HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of SLO - Prohousing Designation Application (signed)Prohousing Designation Program Application
State of California
Governor Gavin Newsom
Lourdes Castro Ramírez, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Gustavo Velasquez, Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
Megan Kirkeby, Deputy Director
Division of Housing Policy Development
2020 West El Camino, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/prohousing
Email: ProhousingPolicies@hcd.ca.gov
July 2021
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Prohousing Designation Program Application Package
Instructions
The applicant is applying for a Prohousing Designation under the Prohousing Designation
Program (“Prohousing” or “Program”), which is administered by the Department of Housing and
Community Development (“Department”) pursuant to Government Code section 65589.9.
The Program creates incentives for Jurisdictions that are compliant with Housing Element
requirements and that have enacted Prohousing Policies. These incentives will take the form of
additional points or other preference in the scoring of applications for competitive housing and
infrastructure programs. The administrators of each such program will determine the value and
form of the preference.
In order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation, the applicant must accurately complete
all sections of this application, including any relevant appendices. The Department reserves the
right to request additional clarifying information from the applicant.
This application is subject to Government Code section 65589.9, and to the regulations (Cal. Code
Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) adopted by the Department in promulgation thereof (“Regulations”).
All capitalized terms in this application shall have the meanings set forth in Section 6601 of the
Regulations.
All applicants must submit a complete, signed application package to the Department , in
electronic format, in order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation . Please direct electronic
copies of the completed application package to the following email address:
ProhousingPolicies@hcd.ca.gov.
A complete application will include all items identified in the Application Checklist.
In relation to Appendix 1, the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program,
please use strikethrough and underline if proposing any modifications to the text of the
Resolution.
Appendix 2, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule, applies only if an application
includes proposed policies.
Appendix 3, Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet,
includes a blank template to be completed by the applicant as part of the application, as well
as a Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet with an example of how this template may be
completed.
Appendix 4 lists examples of Prohousing Policies with enhancement factors to aid applicants
in understanding how enhancement factors may be applied .
Appendix 5 is where the applicant will include any additional information and supporting
documentation for the application.
If you have questions regarding this application or the Program, or if you require technical
assistance in preparing this application, please email ProhousingPolicies@hcd.ca.gov.
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Application Checklist
Yes No
Application Information ☒ ☐
Certification and Acknowledgement ☒ ☐
The Legislative Information form is completed. ☒ ☐
The Threshold Requirements Checklist is completed. ☒ ☐
A duly adopted and certified Formal Resolution for the Prohousing
Designation Program is included in the application package.
(See Appendix 1 for the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing
Designation Program (New 04/21) form.)
☒ ☐
If applicable, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule is
completed. (See Appendix 2.)
☒ ☐
The Project Proposal Scoring Sheet is completed. (See Appendix 3
for the Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and the Sample Project
Proposal Scoring Sheet)
☒ ☐
Additional information and supporting documentation (Applicant to
provide as Appendix 5)
☒ ☐
Application Information
Applicant (Jurisdiction): City of San Luis Obispo Community
Development Department
Applicant Mailing Address: 919 Palm Street
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
ZIP Code: 93401
Website: https://www.slocity.org/government/department-
directory/community-development
Authorized Representative Name Derek Johnson
Authorized Representative Title: City Manager
Phone: 805.781.7266
Email: DJohnson@slocity.org
Contact Person Name: Kyle Bell
Contact Person Title: Housing Coordinator
Phone: 805.781.7524
Email: KBell@slocity.org
Proposed Total Score (Based on
Appendix 3):
62
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CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
As authorized by the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (Resolution
No. 11432), which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if set forth in full, I
hereby submit this full and complete application on behalf of the applicant.
I certify that all information and representations set forth in this application are true and
correct.
I further certify that any proposed Prohousing Policy identified herein will be enacted within
two (2) years of the date of this application submittal.
I acknowledge that this application constitutes a public record under the California Public
Records Act (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.) and is therefore subject to public disclosure by the
Department.
Signature: _______________________________________
Name and Title: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Date: July 10, 2023
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Legislative Information
District Number Legislator’s Name
Federal
Congressional
District
24 Salud Carbajal
State
Assembly
District
30 Dawn Addis
State
Senate
District
17 John Laird
Applicants can find their respective State Senate representatives at
https://www.senate.ca.gov/, and their respective State Assembly representatives at
https://www.assembly.ca.gov/
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Threshold Requirements Checklist
The applicant meets the following threshold requirements in accordance with Section 6604 of
the Regulations:
Yes No
The applicant is a Jurisdiction. ☒ ☐
The applicant has adopted a Compliant Housing Element. ☒ ☐
The applicant has submitted or will submit a legally sufficient Annual
Progress Report prior to designation.
☒ ☐
The applicant has completed, on or before the relevant statutory
deadlines, any rezone program or zoning that is necessary to remain in
compliance with Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c)(1).
☒ ☐
The applicant is in compliance, at the time of the application, with
applicable state housing law, including, but not limited to, Housing
Element Law; “No Net Loss” Law (Gov. Code, § 65863); the Housing
Accountability Act (Gov. Code, § 65589.5); State Density Bonus Law
(Gov. Code, § 65915 et seq.); laws relating to the imposition of school
facilities fees or other requirements (Gov. Code, § 65995 et seq.); Least
Cost Zoning Law (Gov. Code, § 65913.1); the Housing Crisis Act of
2019 (Stats. 2019, ch. 654); and antidiscrimination law (Gov. Code, §
65008).
☒ ☐
The applicant has duly adopted and certified a Formal Resolution for the
Prohousing Designation Program, which is hereby incorporated by
reference. (A true and correct copy of the resolution is included in this
application package.)
☒ ☐
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Project Proposal
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1A Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 150 percent or
greater of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total or
income category.
3
1B Permitting missing middle housing uses (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and
fourplexes) by right in existing low-density, single-family residential
zones.
3
1C Sufficient 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
1D Density bonus programs which exceed statutory requirements by 10
percent or more.
2
1E Increasing 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.
2
1F Reducing 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
1G Zoning 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
1H Modification 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
1I Establishment 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
1J Demonstrating other zoning and land use actions that measurably
support the Acceleration of Housing Production.
1
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Project Proposal
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
2A Establishment of ministerial approval processes for a variety of
housing types, including single-family and multifamily housing.
3
2B Establishment 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
2C Documented 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
2D Establishment 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
2E Absence or elimination of public hearings for projects consistent with
zoning and the general plan.
2
2F Establishment 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
2G Absence, 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
2H Establishment 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
2I Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for
ADUs/JADUs, multifamily housing, or homes affordable to lower- or
moderate-income households.
1
2J Establishment of a standardized application form for all entitlement
applications.
1
2K Practice of publicly posting status updates on project permit approvals
on the Internet.
1
2L Limitation 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
2M Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably
decrease production timeframes or promote the streamlining of
approval processes.
1
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Project Proposal
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
3A Waiver or significant reduction of development impact fees for
residential development.
3
3B Adoption 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
3C Adoption 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
3D Promoting innovative housing types (e.g., manufactured homes,
recreational vehicles, park models) that reduce development costs.
1
3E Measures 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
3F Adoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and Safety
Code section 17959.
1
3G Establishment 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
3H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably
reduce construction or development costs.
1
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Project Proposal
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
4A Establishment of local housing trust funds or collaboration on a regional
housing trust fund.
2
4B Provide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU construction
affordable to lower- and moderate-income households.
2
4C A 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
4D Establishment 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
4E Directed residual redevelopment funds to affordable housing . 1
4F Development and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy
pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source .
1
4G Prioritization of local general funds for affordable housing. 1
4H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably
promote, develop, or leverage financial resources for housing.
1
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Project Proposal
Enhancement Factors
The Department shall utilize enhancement factors to increase the point scores of Prohousing
Policies. Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for enhancement factors in
accordance with the chart below.
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1 Policy 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
2 Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning
priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1.
1
3 Policies 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
4 Policies 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
5 Rezoning and other policies that support high-density development in
Location Efficient Communities.
1
6 Rezoning 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
7 Zoning 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
8 Other 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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Project Proposal Scoring Sheet Instructions
The Department shall validate applicants’ scores based on the extent to which each identified Prohousing Policy contributes to the
Acceleration of Housing Production. The Department shall assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies in accordance with Government
Code section 65589.9, subdivision (f)(2), and Sections 6605 and 6606 of the Regulations.
The Department shall further assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies using the following four scoring categories: Favorable Zoning
and Land Use; Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes; Reduction of Construction and Development Costs; and Providing
Financial Subsidies. Applicants shall demonstrate that they have enacted or proposed at least one policy that significantly
contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production in each of the four categories. A Prohousing Designation requires a total
score of 30 points or more across all four categories.
Instructions
Please utilize one row of the Scoring Sheet for each Prohousing Policy.
• Category Number: Select the relevant category number from the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. Where
appropriate, applicants may utilize a category number more than once.
• Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy: Set forth a brief description of the enacted or proposed Prohousing
Policy.
• Enacted or Proposed: Identify the Prohousing Policy as enacted or proposed. For proposed Prohousing Policies, please
complete Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule.
• Documentation Type: For enacted Prohousing Policies, identify the relevant documentary evidence (e.g., resolution,
zoning code provisions). For proposed Prohousing Policies, identify the documentation which shows that implementation of
the policy is pending.
• Web Links/Electronic Copies: Insert the Web link(s) to the relevant documentation or indicate that electronic copies of the
documentation have been attached to this application as Appendix 5.
• Points: Enter the appropriate number of points using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application.
• Enhancement Category Number (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter
the appropriate category number using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application.
• Enhancement Points (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the point(s) for
that Prohousing Policy.
• Total Points: Add the enhancement point(s) to the Prohousing Policy’s general point score.
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Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program
(New 04/21)
Appendix 1: Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program
Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (New 04/21)
RESOLUTION NO. 11432 (2023 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE
PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Government Code section 65589.9 established the Prohousing
Designation Program (“PDP” or “Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are
compliant with state housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local
policies; and
WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will
receive additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive
applications for specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”)
has adopted emergency regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 e t seq.) to implement
the Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9,
subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo (“Applicant”) desires to submit an application
for a Prohousing Designation (“Application”).
THEREFORE, BE IT IS RESOLVED THAT BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
LUIS OBISPO AS FOLLOWS:
1. Applicant The City of San Luis Obispo is hereby authorized and directed to submit an
Application to the Department.
2. Applicant The City of San Luis Obispo acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in
compliance with applicable state housing law.
3. Applicant The City of San Luis Obispo acknowledges and confirms that it will continue
to comply with applicable housing laws and to refrain from enacting laws, developing
policies, or taking other local governmental actions that may or do inhibit or constrain
housing production. Examples of such local laws, policies, and action include
moratoriums on development; local voter approval requirements related to housing
production; downzoning; and unduly restrictive or onerous zoning regulations,
development standards, or permit procedures.
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Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program
(New 04/21)
4. Applicant The City of San Luis Obispo further acknowledges and confirms that it
commits itself to affirmatively furthering fair housing pursuant to Government Code
section 8899.50.
5. If the Application is approved, Applicant the City of San Luis Obispo is hereby
authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or
deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Program, and all amendments
thereto (the “Program Documents”).
6. Applicant The City of San Luis Obispo acknowledges and agrees that it shall be
subject to the Application; the terms and conditions specified in the Program
Documents; the Program Regulations; and any and all other applicable law.
7. City Manager is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program
Documents on behalf of the Applicant for participation in the Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Marx, and Mayor
Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The undersigned, Derek Johnson, City Manager, of Applicant the City of San Luis Obispo,
does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the
Applicant’s governing body City of San Luis Obispo’s City Council adopted at a duly
convened meeting on the date above-mentioned, and that the resolution has not been
altered, amended, or repealed.
SIGNATURE: _____________________ DATE: _____________________
NAME: Derek Johnson TITLE: City Manager
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Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule
Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Proposed Policy
Key Milestones and
Milestone Dates
Anticipated
Completion
Date
Notes
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Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
1D Density bonus
programs which exceed
statutory requirements
by 10 percent or more.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.140.070.B.
3
2 1 2 4
1F Reducing 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.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.86.020.B.3.
f
2 2
1G Zoning 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.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.10.020
Table 2-1
(Uses Allowed
by Zone)
2 1 2 3
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1H Modification 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.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.70.040.A.1
2 6 1 2
1J Demonstrating other
zoning and land use
actions that measurably
support the
Acceleration of Housing
Production.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.141
(Downtown
Flexible
Density)
1 1 2 3
2A Establishment of
ministerial approval
processes for a variety
of housing types,
including single-family
and multifamily
housing.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.106.020.C
3 2 1 4
2B Establishment of
streamlined, program-
level CEQA analysis
and certification of
general plans,
community plans,
specific plans with
accompanying
Environmental Impact
Reports (EIR), and
related documents.
E Climate Action Plan &
Land Use and
Circulation Element
Final EIR
CEQA GHG
Emissions
Analysis
Compliance
Checklist
Land Use and
Circulation
Element
Programmatic
Final EIR
2 1 2 4
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2C Documented 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
E Resolutions Resolution No.
PC-1066-22
Resolution No.
ARC-1005-18
2 7 1 3
2D Establishment of permit
processes that take
less than four months.
E Website Document Building
Permit
Process Guide
2 2
2E Absence or elimination
of public hearings for
projects consistent with
zoning and the general
plan.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Chapter 17.69
(Objective
Design
Standards for
Qualifying
Residential
Projects)
2 2
2F Establishment 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.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.106.030
(Levels of
Development
Review)
1 1
2G Absence, 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.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Chapter 17.69
(Objective
Design
Standards for
Qualifying
Residential
Projects)
1 1
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2H Establishment 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.
E Website Community
Development
Department
1 1
2I Priority permit
processing or reduced
plan check times for
ADUs/JADUs,
multifamily housing, or
homes affordable to
lower- or moderate-
income households.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.86.020.B.4
1 1
2K Practice of publicly
posting status updates
on project permit
approvals on the
Internet.
E Website Current
Development
Projects
Planning &
Building Logs
1 1
2M Demonstration of other
actions, not listed
above, that quantifiably
decrease production
timeframes or promote
the streamlining of
approval processes.
E Website Document Application
Checklist –
Pre-
Application
1 1
3A Waiver or significant
reduction of
development impact
fees for residential
development.
E Resolution Resolution No.
9903 (2007
Series)
3 8 1 4
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3B Adoption 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.
E Zoning Code &
Website
Zoning
Regulations
Section
17.86.020.B.3.
d.iv.(a).
2 2
3D Promoting innovative
housing types (e.g.,
manufactured homes,
recreational vehicles,
park models) that
reduce development
costs.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.86.210.E
1 1
3E Measures 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.
E Zoning Code Zoning Code
Section
17.72.050
(Parking
Reductions)
1 1 2 3
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3F Adoption of universal
design ordinances
pursuant to Health and
Safety Code section
17959.
E Zoning Code Zoning
Regulations
Chapter
17.112
(Reasonable
Accommodati
on)
1 1
3H Demonstration of other
actions, not listed
above, that quantifiably
reduce construction or
development costs.
E Website Document &
Resolution
Comprehensiv
e Fee
Schedule
2022-2023
Resolution No.
8415 (1995
Series).
1 1
TOTAL: 43 19 62
Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Note: This is a Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet; an actual submission may include more specificity when an
applicant completes the “Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy.”
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
1B Permitted missing
middle housing uses by
allowing duplexes, and
triplexes by right in
existing low-density,
single-family residential
zones.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 6 1 4
1C Sufficient sites to
accommodate 131
percent of the current
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
RHNA with rezoning by
total or income
category.
1D Density bonus program
exceeds statutory
requirements by 12
percent.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
1F Reduced parking
requirements for
residential development
as authorized by
Government Code
sections 65852.2.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
1G Zoning that allows
mixed uses in one or
more light industrial
zones.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1H Modified development
standards/other
applicable zoning
provisions to promote
greater development
intensity including floor
area ratio and minimum
lot or unit sizes.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1J Other zoning and land
use actions that
measurably support the
Acceleration of Housing
Production.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1
2B Streamlined program-
level CEQA analysis
and certification of
general plans,
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
community plans,
specific plans with
accompanying
Environmental Impact
Reports (EIR), and
related documents.
2G Absence of subjective
development and
design standards with
objective development
and design standards.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
2I Priority permit
processing or reduced
plan check times for
ADUs/JADUs.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
2M Other actions that
quantifiably decrease
production timeframes.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
3A Waiver of residential
development impact
fees.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 3
3B Adopted ordinances
that result in less
restrictive requirements
than Government Code
sections 65852.2 and
65852.22.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
3E Measures that reduce
costs for transportation-
related infrastructure.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
3H Other actions that
quantifiably reduce
construction or
development costs.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
4A Local housing trust
funds.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
4C Surplus Land Act
program making
publicly owned land
available for affordable
housing.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2 1 3
4E Directed residual
redevelopment funds to
affordable housing.
E Zoning code 1 1
4G Prioritization of local
general funds for
affordable housing.
E Zoning code 1 1
4H Other actions, that
leverage financial
resources for housing.
E Zoning code 1 1
TOTAL 31 12 43
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Appendix 4: Examples of Prohousing Policies with Enhancement Factors
If a Prohousing Policy incorporates any of the enhancement factors specified in the
Project Proposal Enhancement Factors chart, it will receive extra points as indicated
therein. Examples of such qualifying Prohousing Policies include the following:
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in Location
Efficient Communities
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in High
Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently
updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Rezoning to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the Regional Housing Needs
Allocation in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Expanding density bonus programs to exceed statutory requirements by 10
percent or more in Location Efficient Communities.
• Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as
authorized by Government Code section 65852.2 in Location Efficient
Communities.
• Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas
beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit law in High Resource
and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated
TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to
promote greater development intensity in downtown commercial corridors or
other infill locations.
• Coupling rezoning actions with policies 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.
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes
• Ministerial approval processes for multifamily housing in High Resource and
Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated
TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of specific plans in
Location Efficient Communities.
• Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level in
downtown commercial corridors and other infill locations.
• Expedited permit processing for housing affordable to lower income households
in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most
recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs
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• Fee waivers for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource
areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity
Maps).
• Fee waivers or reductions for higher density housing in downtown commercial
corridors or other infill locations.
• Measures that reduce costs and leverage financial resources for transportation-
related infrastructure or programs in Low Resource and High Segregation &
Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD
Opportunity Maps).
• Adoption of universal design ordinances to increase housing choices and
affordability for persons with disabilities in High Resource and Highest Resource
areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity
Maps).
• Permitting innovative housing types, such as manufactured homes, recreational
vehicles or park models, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as
designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
• Targeting local housing trust funds to acquisition or rehabilitation of existing
affordable units, or to affordable units at risk of converting to market rate uses, in
Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the
most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Marketing grants and other financial products for ADUs/JADUs in High Resource
and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated
TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing in High Resource and
Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated
TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local
financing tool in a Low Resource or High Segregation & Poverty area (as
designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Directing residual redevelopment funds or general funds to conservation or
preservation of affordable housing in areas at high risk of displacement .
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Appendix 5: Additional Information and Supporting Documentation
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
Category Prohousing Policy
Description City’s Policy Response Total
Score
1D
(2 points)
&
EF* #1
(2 points)
Density bonus programs
which exceed statutory
requirements by 10 percent or
more.
Zoning Code Section
17.140.070.B.3 allows for
density bonus applications to
exceed statutory requirements
by more than 10 percent. (EF)
Which supports a multi-faceted
strategy to promote more
affordable housing and provides
for efficient land use strategies.
4 #1 - Policy that represents one
element of a unified, multi-
faceted strategy to promote
multiple planning objectives.
1F
(2 points)
Reducing 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.
Zoning Code Section
17.86.020.B.3.f permits ADUs
and JADUs without any parking
requirements. 2
1G
(1 point)
&
EF #1
(2 points)
Zoning 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.
Zoning Code Section 17.10.020
Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by
Zone) allows Mixed-Use
developments by right in multiple
commercial zones. (EF) Which
supports a multi-faceted strategy
for increasing land use efficiency
and increases housing
production opportunities that in
turn can provide more affordable
housing.
3
#1 - Policy that represents one
element of a unified, multi-
faceted strategy to promote
multiple planning objectives.
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1H
(1 point)
&
EF #6
(1 point)
Modification 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.
Zoning Code Section
17.70.040.A.1 incentivizes
smaller residential units by
decreasing the density allocation
for 1-bedroom and studio units
that are less than 1,000 square
feet in size. This program allows
for more residential units to be
constructed on a property than
under standard density
allocations. (EF) Which
increases the housing capacity
of any individual property within
the City.
2
#6 - Rezoning and other
policies that result in a net
gain of housing capacity.
1J
(1 point)
&
EF #1
(2 points)
Demonstrating other zoning
and land use actions that
measurably support the
Acceleration of Housing
Production.
Zoning Code Section 17.141
(Downtown Flexible Density)
adds to the city’s housing toolkit
and measurably accelerates
housing production. This is
achieved by rezoning portions of
downtown and eliminating
density limitations for residential
units that are less than 600
square feet in size within the
City’s Downtown Area, which
was funded through Senate Bill
2. (EF) Which supports a multi-
faceted strategy for increasing
land use efficiency, increases
housing production
opportunities, and promotes
climate action goals for providing
housing opportunities within high
employment areas.
3
#1 - Policy that represents one
element of a unified, multi-
faceted strategy to promote
multiple planning objectives.
Category 1 Score 14
* EF stands for “Enhancement Factors” which are represented by a Category #, which means
that the policy or program qualifies for a specific EF and earns additional points towards the
score.
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Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes
Category Prohousing Policy
Description City’s Policy Response Total
Score
2A
(3 points)
&
EF #2
(1 point)
Establishment of ministerial
approval processes for a
variety of housing types,
including single-family and
multifamily housing.
Zoning Code Section
17.106.020.C allows single-unit,
duplexes, triplexes, and
fourplexes to be reviewed
ministerially. (EF) Which
promotes infill development and
efficient development patterns
consistent with the intent of state
planning priorities.
4
#2 – Policies that promote
development consistent with
the state planning priorities
2B
(2 points)
&
EF #1
(2 points)
Establishment of
streamlined, program-level
CEQA analysis and
certification of general plans,
community plans, specific
plans with accompanying
Environmental Impact
Reports (EIR), and related
documents.
The City’s Climate Action Plan
identifies, in Appendix C, a
method to streamline CEQA
analysis through a CEQA GHG
Emissions Analysis Compliance
Checklist that can be utilized in
plan- and project- level CEQA
review documents.
The City’s General Plan Land
Use and Circulation Element
Programmatic Final EIR
addresses the program’s effects
as specifically and
comprehensively as possible,
many subsequent activities could
be found to be within the
Program EIR scope and
additional environmental review
may not be required (CEQA
Guidelines Section 15168(c)).
(EF) These policies support a
multi-faceted strategy that
promotes land use efficiency and
climate action solutions towards
streamlining review procedures.
4
#1 - Policy that represents
one element of a unified,
multi-faceted strategy to
promote multiple planning
objectives.
2C
(2 points)
&
EF #7
(1 point)
Documented 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
1142 Monterey Mixed-Use
project, consisting of 106
affordable units that was
approved through a categorical
exemption (Class 32). Resolution
No. PC-1066-22
San Luis Square consists of 63
residential units and was
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#7 - Zoning policies that
increase housing choices
and affordability in High
Resource and Highest
Resource areas.
approved through a categorical
exemption (Class 32) Resolution
No. ARC-1005-18
(EF) Both projects are located
within High Resource areas as
identified in TCAC/HCD
Opportunity Maps.
2D
(2 points)
Establishment of permit
processes that take less than
four months.
The City’s Building Permit
Process Guide establishes a
permit review process of 4 weeks
for Minor projects, 6 weeks for
Moderate projects, and 8 weeks
for Major projects. If subsequent
reviews are necessary, the
review timelines are reduced by
50% upon resubmittal.
2
2E
(2 points)
Absence or elimination of
public hearings for projects
consistent with zoning and
the general plan.
Zoning Code Chapter 17.69
(Objective Design Standards for
Qualifying Residential Projects)
established a by-right ministerial
review process for qualifying
housing projects.
2
2F
(1 point)
Establishment 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.
Zoning Code Section 17.106.030
(Levels of Development Review)
reduces the number of public
hearings for housing projects
with less than 49 units. 1
2G
(1 point)
Absence, 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.
Zoning Code Chapter 17.69
(Objective Design Standards for
Qualifying Residential Projects)
provides objective design
standards for qualifying housing
projects.
1
2H
(1 point)
Establishment 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,
Community Development
Department has been
established as a one-stop shop
for all planning entitlements,
parcel/final map reviews, grading
permits, encroachment permits,
building permits, and inspections.
1
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building) from entitlement
application to certificate of
occupancy.
2I
(1 point)
Priority permit processing or
reduced plan check times for
ADUs/JADUs, multifamily
housing, or homes affordable
to lower- or moderate-
income households.
Zoning Code Section
17.86.020.B.4 establishes a
building permit review process of
a maximum of 60 days. 1
2J
(1 point)
Establishment of a
standardized application
form for all entitlement
applications.
A standard Planning Application
form has been established for all
entitlement applications: 1
2K
(1 point)
Practice of publicly posting
status updates on project
permit approvals on the
Internet.
Current Development Projects
are quarterly updated on the
City’s website.
A complete inventory of all
entitlement applications received,
and all building permits issues is
also available on the City’s
Planning & Building Logs
webpage.
1
2M
(1 point)
Demonstration of other
actions, not listed above, that
quantifiably decrease
production timeframes or
promote the streamlining of
approval processes.
A pre-application process has
been created to assist with early
conceptual development review
assistance prior to formal
application submittal. Providing
early comments on projects
helps streamline the review
procedures during formal review.
Application Checklist – Pre-
Application.
1
Category 2 Score 22
* EF stands for “Enhancement Factors” which are represented by a Category #, which means
that the policy or program qualifies for a specific EF and earns additional points towards the
score.
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Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs
Category Prohousing Policy
Description City’s Policy Response Total
Score
3A
(3 points)
&
EF #8
(1 point)
Waiver or significant reduction
of development impact fees
for residential development.
Resolution No. 9903 (2007
Series) waives development
impact fees for affordable
housing projects that exceed the
inclusionary housing
requirement.
(EF) Which is intended to
expand access to financial
support for residential
development projects in a
manner that furthers fair housing
policies by incentivizing housing
production that may be
accessed by all persons, in
accordance with Gov. Code
65583(c)(5).
4
#8 - Other policies that involve
meaningful actions towards
affirmatively furthering fair
housing.
3B
(2 points)
Adoption 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.
Zoning Regulations Section
17.86.020.B.3.d.iv.(a). allows
detached ADU’s to be
constructed up to 25 feet in
height, whereas, Government
Code Section 65852.2 allows for
a maximum height of 16 feet.
The County of San Luis Obispo
has adopted Pre-Reviewed ADU
Design Packages. The City is
working with the County to use
the Pre-Reviewed ADU Designs
within the City limits.
2
3D
(1 point)
Promoting innovative housing
types (e.g., manufactured
homes, recreational vehicles,
park models) that reduce
development costs.
Zoning Code Section
17.86.210.E established that
moveable tiny houses shall be
considered an additional type of
accessory structure, allowed as
an accessory use to a single-
unit residential dwelling unit.
1
3E
(1 point)
&
EF #1
(2 points)
Measures 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
Zoning Code Section 17.72.050
(Parking Reductions)
establishes criteria for
development projects to reduce
on-site parking requirements.
Parking Reductions applications
may request up to 100%
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sidewalks or protect
bike/micro-mobility lanes;
creation of on-street parking
for bikes; transit-related
improvements; or
establishment of carshare
programs.
reductions to eliminate all on-
site parking requirements.
Which supports a multi-faceted
strategy for increasing land use
efficiency, increases housing
production opportunities, and
promotes climate action goals
for reducing dependance on
single-occupant vehicle travel. #1 - Policy that represents
one element of a unified,
multi-faceted strategy to
promote multiple planning
objectives.
3F
(1 point)
Adoption of universal design
ordinances pursuant to Health
and Safety Code section
17959.
Zoning Regulations Chapter
17.112 (Reasonable
Accommodation) provisions
allow for flexibility in the
application of regulations and
procedures to ensure equal
access to housing, under which
a disabled person may request a
reasonable accommodation in
the application of zoning
requirements.
1
3H
(1 point)
Demonstration of other
actions, not listed above, that
quantifiably reduce
construction or development
costs.
Reduction of development costs
are granted for smaller/higher
density units through reducing
impact fees by up to 50%
(Comprehensive Fee Schedule
2022-2023).
The City exempts very-low and
low income affordable housing
developments from all planning,
building, or engineers
development review fees and
from water meter and sewer
meter installation fees through
Resolution No. 8415 (1995
Series).
1
Category 3 Score 12
* EF stands for “Enhancement Factors” which are represented by a Category #, which means
that the policy or program qualifies for a specific EF and earns additional points towards the
score.
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Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
Category Prohousing Policy
Description City’s Policy Response Total
Score
4A
(2 points)
&
EF #8
(1 point)
Establishment of local housing
trust funds or collaboration on
a regional housing trust fund.
The City helped create and
funds opportunities with the
County of San Luis Obispo
Housing Trust Fund.
(EF) Which is intended to
expand access to financial
support for residential
development projects in a
manner that furthers fair housing
policies by incentivizing housing
production that may be
accessed by all persons, in
accordance with Gov. Code
65583(c)(5).
3
#8 - Other policies that involve
meaningful actions towards
affirmatively furthering fair
housing.
4B
(2 points)
&
EF #8
(1 point)
Provide grants or low-interest
loans for ADU/JADU
construction affordable to
lower- and moderate-income
households.
The City has awarded $300,000
from the Affordable Housing
Fund for an affordable housing
project by Transitions Mental
Health Association, which will
assist with the development of a
project that includes two ADUs
that will be reserved for lower-
income households. Resolution
No. 11321 (2022 Series).
(EF) Which expanded access to
financial support for a residential
development project in a
manner that furthers fair housing
policies by incentivizing
transitional housing, in
accordance with Gov. Code
65583(c)(3).
3
#8 - Other policies that involve
meaningful actions towards
affirmatively furthering fair
housing.
4C
(2 points)
A 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
Housing Element Program 6.15
directs the City to identify
excess, surplus, and
underutilized parcels for
residential development.
The City identified 851 and 860
Humbert as available surplus
land for affordable housing and
authorized the sale of the
property to the Housing
Authority of San Luis Obispo.
Resolution No. 10066 (2009
Series)
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with significant write-downs,
or below-market land leases.
The city implements Housing
Element Program 6.15,
biannually to identify surplus
lands that may be underutilized
or vacant. This resulted in a
100% affordable housing project
provided by the Housing
Authority of SLO.
4F
(1 point)
&
EF #8
(1 point)
Development and regular (at
least biennial) use of a
housing subsidy pool, local or
regional trust fund, or other
similar funding source.
The City annually participates in
the Community Development
Block Grant Program through
the Urban County Cooperative
Agreement. The majority (65%)
of these funding allocations are
designated for affordable
housing projects. The City works
with local non-profit partners to
ensure that it receives
competitive affordable housing
project applications biennially at
a minimum, but always
encourages partners to apply
annually.
Additionally, the City of San Luis
Obispo founded the San Luis
Obispo Housing Trust Fund and
annually contributes $40,000.00
to this fund. Resolution No.
11376 (2022 Series).
(EF) These policies are intended
to expand access to financial
support for residential
development projects in a
manner that furthers fair housing
policies by incentivizing housing
production that may be
accessed by all persons, in
accordance with Gov. Code
65583(c)(5).
2
#8 - Other policies that involve
meaningful actions towards
affirmatively furthering fair
housing.
4G
(1 point)
&
EF #8
(1 point)
Prioritization of local general
funds for affordable housing.
The City has prioritized local
funding for affordable housing
through fee deferrals, the
Grants-in-Aid Program, and
partnering with a Below Market
Housing Administrator
(HouseKeys) which is overseen
by the City’s Housing Team.
2
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#8 - Other policies that involve
meaningful actions towards
affirmatively furthering fair
housing.
(EF) These programs provide
support and expand access to
affordable housing in a manner
that furthers fair housing policies
by incentivizing housing
production that may be
accessed by all persons, in
accordance with Gov. Code
65583(c)(5).
4H
(1 point)
&
EF #8
(1 point)
Demonstration of other
actions, not listed above, that
quantifiably promote, develop,
or leverage financial
resources for housing.
The City coordinates the
designation of funding
instruments such as the Tax
Credit Allocation Committee
program or the Tax Equity and
Fiscal Responsibility Act
program to our local non-profit
partners. Resolution No. 11196
(2020 Series).
The City exercises its option to
waive reimbursement fees
under the Local Reviewing
Agency Evaluation for these
programs to reduce overall
costs to the project and
schedules notices and hearings
to ensure the funds can be
distributed correctly under the
program guidelines.
(EF) These policies are intended
to expand access to financial
support for residential
development projects in a
manner that furthers fair housing
policies by incentivizing housing
production that may be
accessed by all persons, in
accordance with Gov. Code
65583(c)(5).
2
#8 - Other policies that involve
meaningful actions towards
affirmatively furthering fair
housing.
Category 4 Score 14
* EF stands for “Enhancement Factors” which are represented by a Category #, which means
that the policy or program qualifies for a specific EF and earns additional points towards the
score.
Total Score: 62
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FORMAL RESOLUTION
On June 20, 2023, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo adopted Resolution
No. 11432 (2023 Series) authorizing the application to participate in the Prohousing
Designation Program.
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