HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-8501 Amending General Plan Housing Element Regarding Minimum Term of Affordability for Affordable HousingRESOLUTION N0.8501(1996 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT PROVISIONS REGARDING
THE MINIMUM TERM OF AFFORDABILITY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council have held public hearings
on the subject amendment in accordance with the California Government Code; and
WHEREAS, these amendments come to the Council upon the recommendation of the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development has determined that proposed
amendments are not a "project" as defined in Section 15378 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) since it involves general policy and procedure making and is, therefore,
exempt from the provisions of CEQA;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that
adoption of this amendment is not a "project" as defined by CEQA and is, therefore, exempt
from the provisions of CEQA.
SECTION 2. Findings.
The proposed amendments implement, and are consistent with, the Affordable Housing
Incentives (SLOMC Ch. 17.90) and State law.
2. The proposed amendment will implement General Plan policies by encouraging the
development of housing affordable to very-low and low - income persons.
SECTION 3. Term of Affordability Amended. The City Council hereby amends the
General Plan Housing Element Policy as follows (strikeout text to be deleted; redline text to be
added):
A. Policy 1.22.1 shall be amended to read:
"For a project to qualify as "affordable housing" under the provisions of this Element, -
guarantees must be presented that the housing units will remain affordable foss long
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B. Program 1. 22. 10 shall be amended to read:
"The City will amend its regulations to require that new development projects include
affordable housing units, with guarantees that they remain prrpentemly affordable,::.a
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to assist in the development of affordable housing Citywide, as described in Table 1,
below."
On motion of Smith , seconded by Roalman , and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Smith, Roalman, Romero, Williams, Mayor Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 20 day of February , 1996.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
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By Asst. --Vity.Clerk Kim Condon
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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