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Resolution No. 2023-029 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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 et seq.) to implement the Program ("Program
Regulations"), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9, subdivision(d); and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma ("Applicant") desires to submit an application for a Prohousing
Designation("Application").
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, in that applying for a designation or grant
funds does not meet CEQA's definition of a"project,"because the action does not commit the City to a definite
course of action(See City of Irvine v. County of Orange(2013)221 Cal 4th 846, 865 (County's decision to apply
for state funding for potential jail expansion was not project approval) and as there is no definite course of action,
there is not the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because the action constitutes an administrative and
fiscal activity of the governments which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which that may
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and furthermore any use of the funds will result
in its own CEQA analysis.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. The above recitals are declared to be true and accurate and are incorporated into this Resolution as findings
of City Council.
2. Finds that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378,in that applying for a designation or grant funds
does not meet CEQA's definition of a "project," because the action does not commit the City to a definite
course of action (See City of Irvine v. County of Orange (2013) 221 Cal 4th 846, 865 (County's decision to
apply for state funding for potential jail expansion was not project approval). As there is no definite course of
action, there is not the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because the action constitutes an
administrative and fiscal activity of the governments which does not involve any commitment to any specific
project which that may result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and furthermore any
use of the funds will result in its own CEQA analysis.
3. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the California Department of Housing
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and Community Development.
4. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable state housing law.
5. Applicant 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. Applicant further
acknowledges and confirms that it commits itself to affirmatively furthering fair housing pursuant to
Government Code Section 8899.50.
6. If the Application is approved, Applicant 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").
7. Applicant 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.
8. The City Manager is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program Documents on behalf
of the Applicant for participation in the Program.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 61"day of March 2023, Do��Signed Mom:
by the following vote: I,�...�."QS-
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AYES: Mayor McDonnell,Barnacle,Vice Mayor Cader Thompson,Healy,Nau,Pocekay,
Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Nark
ocuSigned by: �DDocruSigned y:l
ATTEST:
Citylrferur=4492Mayor
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Prohousing Designation Program Application
•
State of California
Governor Gavin Newsom
Lourdes Castro Ramirez, 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(cD_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(o)-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 striketh u 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.
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If you have questions regarding this application or the Program, or if you require technical
assistance in preparing this application, please email ProhousingPolicies(a�_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):
Applicant Mailing Address:
City:
ZIP Code:
Website:
Authorized Representative Name
Authorized Representative Title:
Phone:
Email:
Contact Person Name:
Contact Person Title:
Phone:
Email:
Proposed Total Score (Based on
Appendix 3):
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CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
As authorized by the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (Resolution
No. ), 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:
Date:
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Legislative Information
District Number Legislator's Name
Federal
Congressional
District
State
Assembly
District
State
Senate
District
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 3
greater of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total or
income category.
1 B Permitting missing middle housing uses (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and 3
fourplexes) by right in existing low-density, single-family residential
zones.
1 C Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 125 to 149 percent 2
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.
1 D Density bonus programs which exceed statutory requirements by 10 2
percent or more.
1 E Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential 2
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.
1 F Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential 2
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
1 G Zoning to allow for residential or mixed uses in one or more non- 1
residential zones (e.g., commercial, light industrial). Qualifying non-
residential zones do not include open space or substantially similar
zones.
1 H Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning 1
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 qualifyingpolicies under Category (1)(B) above.
11 Establishment of a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone, as defined in 1
Government Code section 65620, or a housing sustainability district, as
defined in Government Code section 66200.
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1J Demonstrating other zoning and land use actions that measurably 1
support the Acceleration of Housing Production.
Project Proposal
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
2A Establishment of ministerial approval processes for a variety of 3
housing types, including single-family and multifamily housing.
2B Establishment of streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and 2
certification of general plans, community plans, specific plans with
accompanying Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related
documents.
2C Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the 2
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).
2D Establishment of permit processes that take less than four months. 2
Policies under this Category (2)(D) must address all approvals
necessary to issue building permits.
2E Absence or elimination of public hearings for projects consistent with 2
zoning and the general plan.
2F Establishment of consolidated or streamlined permit processes that 1
minimize the levels of review and approval required for projects, and
that are consistent with zoning regulations and the general plan.
2G Absence, elimination or replacement of subjective development and 1
design standards with objective development and design standards
that simplify zoning clearance and improve approval certainty and
timing.
2H Establishment of one-stop-shop permitting processes or a single point 1
of contact where entitlements are coordinated across city approval
functions (e.g., planning, public works, building) from entitlement
application to certificate of occupancy.
21 Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for 1
ADUs/JADUs, multifamily housing, or homes affordable to lower- or
moderate-income households.
2J Establishment of a standardized application form for all entitlement 1
applications.
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2K Practice of publicly posting status updates on project permit approvals 1
on the Internet.
2L Limitation on the total number of hearings for any project to three or 1
fewer. Applicants that accrue points pursuant to Category (2)(E) are
not eligible for points under this Category 2 L .
2M Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably 1
decrease production timeframes or promote the streamlining of
approval processes.
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 3
residential development.
3B Adoption of ordinances or implementation of other mechanisms that 2
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.
3C Adoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category 1
(3)(A) above, including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for
persons with special needs.
3D Promoting innovative housing types (e.g., manufactured homes, 1
recreational vehicles, park models) that reduce development costs.
3E Measures that reduce costs for transportation-related infrastructure or 1
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.
3F Adoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and Safety 1
Code section 17959.
3G Establishment of pre-approved or prototype plans for missing middle 1
housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) in low-density,
sin le-famil residential areas.
3H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably 1
reduce construction or development costs.
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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 2
housing trust fund.
4B Provide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU construction 2
affordable to lower- and moderate-income households.
4C A comprehensive program that complies with the Surplus Land Act 2
(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.
4D Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or 2
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.
4E Directed residual redevelopment funds to affordable housing. 1
4F Development and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy 1
pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source.
4G Prioritization of local general funds for affordable housing. 1
4H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably 1
promote, develop, or leverage financial resources for housing.
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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 2
promote multiple planning objectives, such as efficient land use, access
to public transportation, affordable housing, climate change solutions,
and/or hazard mitigation.
2 Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning 1
priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1.
3 Policies that diversify planning and target community and economic 1
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).
4 Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing 1
displacement of lower income households and conserving existing
housing stock that is affordable to lower income households.
5 Rezoning and other policies that support high-density development in 1
Location Efficient Communities.
6 Rezoning and other policies that result in a net gain of housing capacity 1
while concurrently mitigating development impacts on or from
Environmentally Sensitive or Hazardous Areas.
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7 Zoning policies that increase housing choices and affordability in High 1
Resource and Highest Resource areas, as designated in the most
recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps.
8 Other policies that involve meaningful actions towards affirmatively 1
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.
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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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Appendix 1: Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program
Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (New 04/21)
RESOLUTION NO. [INSERT RESOLUTION NUMBER]
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
[INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY]
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 et seq.) to implement the
Program ("Program Regulations"), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9,
subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the [INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] ("Applicant") desires to
submit an application for a Prohousing Designation ("Application").
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:
1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the
Department.
2. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable
state housing law.
3. Applicant 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
Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program
(New 04/21)
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4. permit procedures. Applicant 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 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 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. [INSERT THE TITLE OF THE APPLICANT'S AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY] 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 day of , 20_, by the following vote:
AYES: Insert #1 NOES: Insert #1 ABSENT: Insert #1 ABSTAIN: Insert #
The undersigned, [INSERT NAME AND TITLE OF NONSIGNATORY] of Applicant, does
hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the
Applicant's governing body 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: TITLE:
Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program
(New 04/21)
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Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule
Category Concise Written Description of Key Milestones and Anticipated Notes
Number Proposed Policy Milestone Dates Completion
Date
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Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Category Concise Written Enacted Documentation Type Insert Web Points Enhancement Enhancement Total Points
Number Description of or (e.g., resolution, Links to Category Points
Prohousing Policy Proposed zoning code) Documents or Number
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
A endix 5
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 Concise Written Enacted Documentation Type Insert Web Points Enhancement Enhancement Total Points
Number Description of or (e.g., resolution, Links to Category Points
Prohousing Policy Proposed zoning code) Documents or Number
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
1 B Permitted missing E Zoning code Electronic 3 6 1 4
middle housing uses by copy attached
allowing duplexes, and
triplexes by right in
existing low-density,
single-family residential
zones.
1 C Sufficient sites to P Resolution Electronic 2 1 2 4
accommodate 131 copy attached
percent of the current
RHNA with rezoning b
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Category Concise Written Enacted Documentation Type Insert Web Points Enhancement Enhancement Total Points
Number Description of or (e.g., resolution, Links to Category Points
Prohousing Policy Proposed zoning code) Documents or Number
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
total or income
category.
1 D Density bonus program E Zoning code Electronic 2 2
exceeds statutory copy attached
requirements by 12
percent.
1 F Reduced parking E Zoning code Electronic 2 2
requirements for copy attached
residential development
as authorized by
Government Code
sections 65852.2.
1G Zoning that allows E Zoning code Electronic 1 1 2 3
mixed uses in one or copy attached
more light industrial
zones.
1 H Modified development E Zoning code Electronic 1 1 2 3
standards/other copy attached
applicable zoning
provisions to promote
greater development
intensity including floor
area ratio and minimum
lot or unit sizes.
1J Other zoning and land P Resolution Electronic 1 1
use actions that copy attached
measurably support the
Acceleration of Housing
Production.
2B Streamlined program- E Zoning code Electronic 2 2
level CEQA analysis copy attached
and certification of
general plans,
community plans,
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Category Concise Written Enacted Documentation Type Insert Web Points Enhancement Enhancement Total Points
Number Description of or (e.g., resolution, Links to Category Points
Prohousing Policy Proposed zoning code) Documents or Number
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
specific plans with
accompanying
Environmental Impact
Reports (EIR), and
related documents.
2G Absence of subjective E Zoning code Electronic 1 1
development and copy attached
design standards with
objective development
and design standards.
21 Priority permit P Resolution Electronic 1 1 2 3
processing or reduced copy attached
plan check times for
ADUs/JADUs.
2M Other actions that E Zoning code Electronic 1 1
quantifiably decrease copy attached
production timeframes.
3A Waiver of residential E Zoning code Electronic 3 3
development impact copy attached
fees.
3B Adopted ordinances P Resolution Electronic 2 1 2 4
that result in less copy attached
restrictive requirements
than Government Code
sections 65852.2 and
65852.22.
3E Measures that reduce E Zoning code Electronic 1 1
costs for transportation- copy attached
related infrastructure.
3H Other actions that E Zoning code Electronic 1 1
quantifiably reduce copy attached
construction or
development costs.
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Category Concise Written Enacted Documentation Type Insert Web Points Enhancement Enhancement Total Points
Number Description of or (e.g., resolution, Links to Category Points
Prohousing Policy Proposed zoning code) Documents or Number
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
4A Local housing trust E Zoning code Electronic 2 2
funds. cop attached
4C Surplus Land Act E Zoning code Electronic 2 2 1 3
program making copy attached
publicly owned land
available for affordable
housing.
4E Directed residual E Zoning code 1 1
redevelopment funds to
affordable housing.
4G Prioritization of local E Zoning code 1 1
general funds for
affordable housing.
4H Other actions, that E Zoning code 1 1
leverage financial
resources for housing.
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
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