Agenda — Arvin City Council, July 11, 2023 (part 3 of 4)

CITY OF ARVIN
City Council

STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: July 11, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Chris Soriano, City Planner
Jake Raper, Planning Consultant
Jeffery Jones, City Manager / Finance Director

SUBJECT: A Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting Code Amendments, CA No. 2023-03, to Title 17 Zoning to Amend Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval; Add Chapter 17.055 Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permit; Amend Chapter 17.10 R-2 Two-Family Dwelling Zone; Amend Chapter 17.12 R-3 Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling Zone; Amend Chapter 17.14 R-4 Multiple-Family Zone; Amend Chapter 17.60 Site Development Permits; Add Chapter 17.72 Multiple-Family Residential Design Review; and Accept CEQA Determination of A Mitigated Negative Declaration of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

BACKGROUND – PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF JUNE 20, 2023:

The Planning Commission, at the conclusion of their public hearing on June 20, 2023, and upon the results of the Initial Study for the amendments to Title 17 Zoning and Update of the Land Use Element recommended that the City Council approve the projects. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-XX on file at the City Clerks’ office.

ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS CA-2023-03 ADDING AND AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 17 ZONING ESTABLISHING DENSITY INCREASES,

ESTABLISHING MINISTERIAL REVIEW OF HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CLARIFYING REVIEW PROCESS:

On September 19, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-92 authorized the City Manager request to bring forward various code amendments; whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good practices justify such action. To achieve this effort, the City Manager is recommending that the Planning Commission and City Council add and amend various chapters of the Arvin Municipal Code Title 17 Zoning.

This Project is funded by SB 2 grant by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the purpose of providing additional opportunities for housing, in line with the goals contained in the Arvin General Plan and 2013-2023 Housing Element and the updated 2023-2031 Housing Element. The General Plan estimates a population increase of more than 20,000, which is double the existing population. In addition, the 2013-2023 Housing Element indicated a need for 1,168 residential units for the planning period from 2013 to 2023. Based upon preliminary analysis, approximately 225 residential units were constructed during the 10-year cycle.

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The additions and amendments to Title 17 Zoning are summarized below:

1. Deleting of and Addition of Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval establishes the application process for approval- review procedure by the City Planner.

2. Adding Chapter 17.055 Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permit establishes and regulates the ministerial review and approval of Multiple family residential development in compliance with Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family residential Design Review.

3. Amending Chapter 17.10 R-2 Two-Family Dwelling Zone establishes Permitted Uses, Other Uses Permitted, modifies the front yard setback, modifies lot coverage; and establishes minimum lot size.

4. Amending Chapter 17.12 R-3 Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling Zone establishes Permitted Uses, Other Uses Permitted, modifies the front yard setback, modifies lot coverage; and establishes minimum lot size.

5. Amending Chapter 17.14 R-4 Multiple-Family Zone establishes Permitted Uses, Other Uses Permitted, modifies the front yard setback, modifies lot coverage; and establishes minimum lot size, and establishes Environmental Justice Site Elevation Process

6. Amending Chapter 17.60 Site Development Permits establishes Permitted Uses, Other Uses Permitted, modifies the front yard setback, modifies lot coverage; and establishes minimum lot size, and establishes Environmental Justice Site Elevation Process.

7. Adding Chapter 17.72 Multiple-Family Residential Design Review establishes objective standards for review and approval by City Staff.

SUMMARY:

The ordinance amendments will change various provisions of Title 17 Zoning relating to designation of the City Planner as the primary staff that will intake residential development applications, review for compliance, and take appropriate action on the development application.

The revisions to Title 17 Zoning increase the permitted densities, simplifies the review and approval of residential projects, where in compliance with Chapter 17.72 Multiple-Family Residential Design Review and will be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and will not require environmental analysis.

The proposed code amendments, CA 2023-03, will allow more efficient administration and enforcement by the city and other public agencies as well as simplify the entitlement process for residential development. This action will support the goal of the City Council in the streamlining project review and administration of development process and for residential development projects in the City of Arvin.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:

Public hearing notice was published 1/8 Page ad in the Bakersfield California on June 29, 2023, providing a 10-day review, in accordance with Government Code Sections 65854, and 65090. (Public Hearing Notice on File at the City Clerk’s Office) In addition, the full and complete ordinance is available on the City of Arvin’s website, www.arvin.org.

PROJECT ANALYSIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

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recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution accepting the Mitigated Negative Declaration as the appropriate CEQA action and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring Program.

Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (PCE) has prepared this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) on behalf of the City of Arvin (City) to address the environmental effects of the proposed City of Arvin General Plan Amendment No. 2023-03 and Code Amendment to Title 17 Zoning – CA No. 2023-03 also advertised as (Multiple Family Residential Development General Plan Amendment and Code Text Amendment). This document has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq. The City of Arvin is the Lead Agency for this proposed Project.

No physical development is proposed by the Project, the Initial Study analyzes the potential buildout of the Project site at a programmatic level, using reasonable assumptions so that future development of the site can tier from this Initial Study pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(1) and 15168(d) for evaluations of environmental issues associated with later activities/subsequent projects. However, depending on the final design of future physical development, additional project specific CEQA review may be required as determined by the City through the entitlement review and approval process.

Other analyses completed were air quality, aesthetics, biological resources, greenhouse gas emissions, population and housing, agricultural resources, cultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials, mineral resources, public services, tribal cultural resources, geology and soils, hydrology and water, noise, recreation and utilities and service systems.

Conclusions of these studies and the completion of the Initial Study for the project have resulted in the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The filing and public notice has been submitted for public review and comment as required by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Summary of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has identified the following:

Air Quality – MM AIR-1 – technical assessment in consultation with the San Joaquin Air for projects exceeding 225 units.

Cultural Resources - MM CUL-1 – ground disturbance – exposing buried cultural resources; Cultural Resources – MM CUL-2 – discovery of human remains – Stop work and notification County Coroner.

Noise – MM NOI-1 – construction equipment, noise reduction measures, location of stationary construction equipment located to limit exposure to sensitive receptors; vehicle staging areas as far as possible from sensitive receptors.

Transportation – MM Trans-1 – traffic study required where thresholds are exceeded.

Transportation – MM Trans-2 – road improvements required.

Utilities and Service Systems – MM UTL-1 – water system analysis and upgrade may be required.

Tribal Cultural Resources – See Cultural Resources mitigation measures.

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CEQA NOTICING AND CONSULTATION:

PUBLIC NOTICE: The City provide a Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with section 15072 and in compliance with subsection b, published the 1/8 Page ad for the Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration in the, Bakersfield Californian, local newspaper providing a 30-day notice. Upon approval of the project, Staff will, at the direction of the City Council, file a Notice of Determination reflecting the action of the City Council.

CONSULTATION WITH CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES:

Such significant cultural resources are either sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a tribe which is either on or eligible for inclusion in the California Historic Register or local historic register, or, the lead agency, at its discretion, and support by substantial evidence, choose to treat the resources as a Tribal Cultural Resources (PRC Section 21074(a)(1-2)). According to the most recent census data, California is home to 109 currently recognized Indian tribes.

Conducting consultation early in the CEQA process allows tribal governments, lead agencies, and project proponents to discuss the level of environmental review, identify and address potential adverse impacts to tribal cultural resources, and reduce the potential for delay and conflict in the environmental review process. (See PRC Section 21083.3.2.) Information may also be available from the California Native American Heritage Commission’s Sacred Lands File per PRC Section 5097.96 and the California Historical Resources Information System administered by the California Office of Historic Preservation. Please also note that PRC Section 21082.3(c) contains provisions specific to confidentiality.

A consultation list of tribes with traditional lands or cultural places located within Kern County was requested and received from the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on August 8, 2022. The listed tribes include Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley, Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation, Kitanemuk and Yowlumne Tejon Indians, Tejon Indian Tribe, and Tule River Indian Tribe. The NAHC also conducted a Sacred Lands File (SFL) check which received negative results.

The City of Arvin conducted formal tribal consultation pursuant to AB 52 (Chapter 532, Statutes 2014) and SB 18 (Chapter 905, Statutes 2004) on August 19, 2022, and December 16, 2022, utilizing the consultation list of tribes received from the NAHC. The same five (5) tribes listed above were included in the formal consultation. Consultation for AB 52 ended on September 18, 2022, and January 15, 2023, and consultation for SB 18 ended on November 17, 2022 and March 16, 2023. No response was received. No comments were received because of the tribal consultation.

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RECOMMENDATION – CITY COUNCIL ACTION:

Staff recommends to approve the introduction of the Ordinance to be read by title only, open the hearing, allow for public testimony, close the hearing, waive first reading of the Ordinance, and approve the introduction of the Ordinance.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The project is funded by an SB2 Grant which off-set the costs of the consultant’s contract in the preparation of the investigation, environmental documentation, staff support in the review and preparation of the planning commission and city council reports.

END OF REPORT.

Exhibits and Attachments:
• Ordinance No. XX, CA No. 2023-03, Code Amending Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval; Adding Chapter 17.055 Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permit; Amending Chapter 17.10 R-2 Two-Family Dwelling Zone; Amending Chapter 17.12 R-3 Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling Zone; Amending Chapter 17.14 R-4 Multiple-Family Zone; Amending Chapter 17.60 Site Development Permits; Adding Chapter 17.72 Multiple-Family Residential Design Review; and Accept CEQA Determination of A Mitigated Negative Declaration of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Documents on file at City Clerk’s Office:

1. Initial Study – City of Arvin General Plan Amendment No. GPA 2023-03 and Zoning Code Amendment No. CA 2023-03 and Appendices A, B, and C.

2. Public Hearing Notice and mailing labels – City Council meeting of July 11. 2023.

3. Filing Notice of Intent with Kern County Clerk’s Office to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

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Ordinance Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 Zoning.

ORDINANCE NO. _________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN
ADOPTING CODE AMENDMENTS, CA 2023-03, TO TITLE 17 ZONING TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.05 USES PERMITTED SUBJECT TO
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL; ADD CHAPTER 17.055 MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW MINISTERIAL PERMIT;
AMEND CHAPTER 17.10 R-2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE;
AMEND CHAPTER 17.12 R-3 LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY
DWELLING ZONE; AMEND CHAPTER 17.14 R-4 MULTIPLE-FAMILY
ZONE; AMEND CHAPTER 17.60 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS; ADD CHAPTER 17.72 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
REVIEW; AND ACCEPT CEQA DETERMINATION OF A MITIGATED

NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA).

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Title 17 Zoning as follows:

1. Deleting of and Addition of Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval establishes the application process for approvalreview procedure by the City Planner.

3. Amending Chapter 17.10 R-2 Two-Family Dwelling Zone establishes Permitted Uses, Other Uses Permitted, modifies the front yard setback, modifies lot coverage; and establishes minimum lot size.

7. Adding Chapter 17.72 Multiple-Family Residential Design Review establishes objective standards for review and approval by City Staff.

WHEREAS, on June 20, 2023, at after a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the Proposed Amendments, including presentations from City staff, oral testimony, and written testimony; and

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WHEREAS, after the above-mentioned public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. APC 2023-08, which recommended that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2023, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing regarding this Ordinance, where it received presentations from City staff, oral and written testimony from members of the public; and
WHEREAS, after the above-mentioned City Council public hearing, the City Council now desires to amend:

1. Deleting of and Addition of Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval establishes the application process for approvalreview procedure by the City Planner.

3. Amending Chapter 17.10 R-2 Two-Family Dwelling Zone establishes Permitted Uses, Other Uses Permitted, modifies the front yard setback, modifies lot coverage; and establishes minimum lot size.

7. Adding Chapter 17.72 Multiple-Family Residential Design Review establishes objective standards for review and approval by City Staff.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arvin does hereby ordain as follows:

1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein.

2. An Environmental Initial Study and a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared by the City, as lead agency, in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines and the City CEQA Guidelines, and sent to all responsible and trustee agencies and posted in the Office of the County Clerk.

3. The Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was filed with the Kern County Clerk’s office and a public review period of twenty (20) days from May 18, 2023, to June 5, 2023 was provided.

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4. Copies of the environmental document and additions, deletions, and amendments to Title 17 Zoning – Zonin Code Amendment 2023-03 were made available for public inspection during public review period at the City Clerk’s office and the City of Arvin Community Development Department, 141 Plumtree Drive, Arvin, California and on the City’s website.

5. Based upon its own independent judgment and substantial evidence in the record of proceedings related to the Proposed Ordinance amendments, the City Council adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program under separate resolution.

6. This Ordinance establishes the opportunity for the efficient review and approval of high-density residential development and further supports the goals and policies of the City of Arvin’s Housing Element.

CODE AMENDMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. DELETE CHAPTER 17.05 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADD CHAPTER 17.05 USES PERMITTED SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.05 USES PERMITTED SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL Sections:

17.05.010 Purpose of provisions.

The purpose of requiring administrative approval of certain enumerated uses is to enable the City Planner to determine whether, in any particular case, a use listed under a section of district regulations entitled "permitted uses: administrative approval" should be treated as a conditional use because of the peculiar circumstances and conditions of the case. The provisions of this chapter set forth a procedure for approval of such use by an administrative act where findings can be made by the City Planner that such use is in conformance with the intent and provisions of this chapter and take cognizance of the impracticality of listing certain uses as categorically possessing the characteristics of those listed under individual district.

17.05.020 Application for approval—Review procedure.

A. An application for administrative approval shall be submitted to the City Planner on a form prescribed by the City Planner . The application shall include a statement of the use proposed and an administrative use permit application. The application information shall contain the minimum information as well as other information that may be requested by the City Planner:

The applicant shall submit three (3) prints of the site plan, electronic files (flash drive). The site plan shall contain plot plans drawn to scale, and shall indicate clearly and with full dimensions the following information, where applicable:

1.. The name and address of the applicant and of all persons owning any or all of the property proposed to be used.

2.. Location of property involved (address or vicinity).

3. Legal description of property.

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4. Proposed facility or use.

5. The lot dimensions.

6. All buildings and structures and their location, size, height, and proposed uses;

7. Location and design of recreation areas.

8. Yards and spaces between buildings.

9. Walls and fences and their location, height, and materials.

10. Landscaping and sprinkling system, including location, type and plant names and proposed disposition of existing trees.

11.. Off-street parking, including the location, number of stalls, dimensions of the parking facility, and internal circulation system.

12. Access, pedestrian, vehicular, and service, points of ingress and egress, and driveway locations and dimensions.

13. Signs and their location, size and height.

14. Loading, including the location, dimensions, number of berths, internal circulation, and means of accessibility to structure or use served.

15. Lighting, including the location, general nature, and hooding devices, if any.

16. Street dedication and improvements.

17. Location of utilities and trash collection areas.

18. An appropriate description legend and North point.

19. Will Serve Letter from the Arvin Community Services District.

20. Clearance from the Kern County Fire Department.

21. Financial commitment to lessen the burden of cost in providing public services by joining or creating Landscape and Lighting District, joining, or creating a Benefit Assessment District, joining, or creating Community Services District, etc.

22. Such other data or information as may be required by the city.

B. The City Planner shall determine if the application is complete and if complete shall review the application for compliance with the provisions of Chapter 17.60 Site Development Permits and Chapter 17.70 Site Development Standards. Upon completion the review of a completed application and consultation with appropriate City Departments and purveyors of services, the City Planner shall state in writing either approval or disapproval of the proposed use, together with findings and reasons per Section 17.05.03 Grant of Application – Findings Required for such decision, within forty-five (45) working days of acceptance of a complete application excluding Saturday, Sundays, and legal holidays, of the filing of the application of a complete application. The findings and reasons of the City Planner may identify required improvements, dedications, bonding, financial obligations, etc.

C. In approving or disapproving the use, the City Planner shall advise of the decision to the applicant and designated representatives and shall advise of the right to appeal the decision in accordance with Section 17.05.050 Appeal to the Planning Commission.

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D. All uses subject to Administrative Approval pursuant to Section 17.05.080 Permitted Uses Designated—Administrative Approval shall be required to comply with the provisions of this chapter.

17.05.030 Grant of application—Findings required.

A. The City Planner may grant an application for administrative approval as the permit was applied for, or in modified form, if, based on the application and evidence submitted, the City Planner is able to make the following findings:

1. That the use will not involve any process, equipment, or materials which, in the opinion of the City Planner, will be objectionable to persons living or working in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water-carried wastes, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, or unsightliness, or to involve any hazard of fire or explosion; and

2. That the proposed use will be harmonious with existing structures and uses of land in the vicinity.

3. That proposed signs will not by size, location or lighting interfere with traffic or limit visibility.

4. That the proposed use shall cause all necessary improvements of needed public facilities as identified by the city.

5. That the proposed use shall create, join and/or participate in the formation of community facilities district(s), lighting and landscape maintenance district(s), or other mechanisms to off-set current and future long-term maintenance of physical improvements to all necessary facilities such as road improvements, storm drainage facilities, sewer facilities, fire protection, police services and facilities, administrative services and facilities, etc.

6. Compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances.

7. Compliance with all applicable city policies duly adopted by a majority vote of the planning commission or the city council; and

8. Conformance to latest accepted planning and engineering standards covering the following area: site layout, building appearance and structural design, landscaping, water and sewer service and other utilities, surface drainage and erosion control, fire protection, access, traffic circulation and parking.

B. In making such findings, the City Planner shall consult with the city engineer, building official, Kern County Fire Department, Police Chief, City of Arvin Wastewater Manager, Arvin Community Service District, and other departments or agencies that may provide service to the proposed use to assure that approvals will be consistent with established legislative policies relating to traffic safety, street dedications, street improvements, utility service, and public safety.

17.05.040 Decision on application—Notice required.

One copy of the written decision of the City Planner approving or disapproving the application shall be signed and dated by the City Planner and mailed to the applicant, and all

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Ordinance Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 Zoning. purveyors of public services. The applicant, if in agreement with the decision of the City Planner, shall sign and certify their agreement to the findings and requirements as stated in Section

17.05.030 Grant of application—Findings required on a form provided by the City Planner.

17.05.050 Appeal to the planning commission.

The applicant or any aggrieved person may appeal, in accordance with S17.54.100 HearingNotice and Payment of Fees per Section 17.54.080(D), in writing and shall pay the established appeal fee as adopted by the city council setting forth the reason(s) for such appeal to the commission. Such appeal shall be filed with the city clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days after the mailing of the notice of such decision by the City Planner. If an appeal is filed, the City Planner upon completion of the staff report and upon completion of a public hearing notice shall transmit the completed report(s) to the City Clerk and upon receipt of said reports shall schedule the Planning Commission hearing date for consideration of the appeal. The commission shall review the administrative permit de novo and shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove, based on the findings set forth in Section 17.05.030 - Grant of application—Findings required. The decision of commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section 17.54.130 Decisions- Granting or denial - Notice.

17.05.060 Appeals to the council.

The applicant or any aggrieved person may appeal in writing and shall pay the established appeal fee as adopted by the council, setting forth reason(s) for such appeal to the council. Such an appeal shall be filed with the city clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days after the commission's decision. If an appeal is filed, the City Planner upon completion of the staff report and upon completion of a public hearing notice shall transmit the completed report(s) to the City Clerk and upon receipt of said reports shall schedule the City Council hearing date for consideration of the appeal. The council shall review de novo the site plan and shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove, based on the findings set forth in Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review and Chapter 17.70 Site Development Standards; and Chapter 17.60 Site Development Permits of this Code. The decision of the council shall be final.

17.05.070 Building permits—Conditions.

Before a building permit shall be issued for any building or structure proposed as part of an approved application for administrative approval, the building division shall secure written clearance from the City Planner that the proposed structure and/or building location is in conformity with the approved administrative permit. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Official or final inspection, the building official/inspector shall receive clearances from the City Planner and other city departments and agencies that the site has been developed in accordance with the administrative permit and in compliance with Chapter 17.70 Site Development Standards.

17.05.080 Permitted uses designated—Administrative approval -By City Planner.

Administrative Approval of the following uses shall be reviewed and processed in compliance with Chapters 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Permit, 17.70 – Site Development Standards, where applicable:

A. All permitted uses in the R-1. the estate zones, and agriculture zones.

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B. Enclosed temporary construction materials storage yards required in connection with the development of subdivisions, remodeling of existing structures, temporary subdivision sales offices and signs, and model home display areas, and similar activities as may be determined by the City Planner in accordance with the regulations set forth in Chapter

17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval.

D. Swimming pools for either individual, family, or communal use on an exclusive noncommercial basis; provided, however, no swimming pool or accessory mechanical equipment shall be located in a required front yard, or less than five (5) feet from a property line, or within a utility easement and shall be enclosed by a fence six (6) feet in height.

E. Accessory buildings and uses located on the same site as a permitted use.

F. Quasi home occupation and home occupation permits in accordance with the regulations set forth in sections 17.50.160 Home Occupation Permits and 17.02.310 Home Occupations of this title.

G. Additions of less than one thousand (1,000) square feet in the R residential and C commercial districts, and one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet in the M manufacturing districts.

H. City, county, state and federal administrative offices, libraries, and police and fire stations.

I. Other activities not listed in Chapter 17.60 – Site Development Permits.

J. Residential care facilities with seven (7) or more persons will be allowed with administrative approval.”

2. ADD CHAPTER 17.055 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW MINISTERIAL PERMIT AS FOLLOWS:

17.055 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW MINISTERIAL PERMIT
Sections:

17.055.010 Purpose of provisions
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the ministerial review and approval of Senate Bill 35 (SB35) eligible projects and multiple family residential development in compliance with Chapter

17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review. Where projects do not meet the requirements of Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review, the project shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval and Chapter

17.60 Site Development Permit and may be subject to the California Environmental Quality Act and local implementing procedures, as applicable. The provisions of this chapter set forth a procedure for approval where objective design and development standards can be applied and

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Ordinance Amending Various Chapters of Title 17 Zoning. verified by the City Planner that such use is in conformance with the intent and provisions of this chapter. Multiple Family Residential Review shall be applicable to all zones that permit multiple family residential development. The typical zone districts include R-2, R-3, R-4, and MUO (where multiple family residential development is permitted).

17.055.020 Application for approval—Review Procedure.

A. Application Review. Each application, as established herein Chapter 17.055 Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permit for a multiple family residential development project shall be reviewed to ensure that the application is consistent with any adopted objective multiple family residential development standards contained in Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review.

1. A complete application submittal package shall be provided pursuant herein Chapter

17.055.020 Application for approval – Review Procedure in order for the application to be deemed complete and eligible for an objective multiple family residential development review. The applicant shall submit three (3) prints of site plans, plot plans, elevations (north, south, east, and west), floor plans, and landscape plans necessary to depict the required information. The submittal package shall contain plans drawn to scale and shall indicate clearly and with full dimensions the following information. The applicant may also submit the files electronically via flash drive. a. Name and address of the applicant and of all persons owning any or all of the property proposed to be used.
b. Location of property involved (address or vicinity). c. Legal description of property.
d. Proposed facility or use.
e. The lot dimensions.
f. All buildings and structures and their location, size, height, and proposed uses. g. Location and design of recreation areas.
h. Yards and spaces between buildings.
i. Walls and fences and their location, height, and materials. j. Landscaping and sprinkling system, including location, type and plant names and proposed disposition of existing trees.
k. Off-street parking, including the location, number of stalls, dimensions of the parking facility, and internal circulation system.
l. Access, pedestrian, vehicular, and service, points of ingress and egress, and driveway locations and dimensions.
m. Signs and their location, size and height.
n. Loading, including the location, dimensions, number of parking spaces, internal circulation, and means of accessibility to structure or use served. o. Lighting, including the location, general nature and hooding devices, if any. p. Street dedication and improvements.
q. Location of utilities and trash collection areas; and r. An appropriate description legend and North point
s. And other materials may be required to demonstrate compliance with Chapter

17.72 – Multiple Family Residential Design Review.

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B. The City Planner shall determine if the application is complete within thirty (30) working days and if complete shall review the application for compliance with the provisions of Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review. If the application is deemed incomplete, the City Planner shall advise the applicant of the needed information. Upon resubmittal of an incomplete application, the City Planner has an additional thirty (30) days to review the content of the resubmitted application.

C. Upon completion the review of a completed application and consultation with appropriate City Departments and purveyors of services, the City Planner shall state in writing either approval or denial of the proposal based solely on compliance with the adopted objective standards identified in Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review within forty-five (45) days of acceptance of a complete application excluding Saturday, Sundays, and legal holidays, of acceptance of a complete application.

D. In approving or denying the proposal, the City Planner shall advise of the decision to the applicant and designated representatives and shall advise of the right to appeal the decision in accordance with Section 17.055.040 Appeals.

17.055.030 Decision on application—Notice required.

A. One copy of the written decision of the City Planner approving or denying the application shall be signed and dated by the City Planner and mailed to the applicant, City Departments, and all purveyors of public services. The applicant, if in agreement with the decision of the City Planner, shall sign and certify their agreement to the findings and requirements as stated in Section 17.055.030 Grant of application—Findings required on a form provided by the City Planner.

17.055.040 The City Planner’s Decision
A. The City Planner’s decision shall be deemed ministerial provided the following standards are complied with:

1. Proposed use is permitted in the underlying zone district and density is permitted within the underlying planned land use.

2. Proposed use will be in compliance with all adopted objective multiple family residential development standards contained in Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review.

3. Proposed use will comply with all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

4. Proposed use will comply with all policies and standards identified in the General Plan and any specific plan, as applicable; and

5. Approval of the project will not violate any existing policy, regulation, mandate, or law.

17.050.050 Appeals
A. The City Planner’s decision shall be deemed final except as follows:

1. An applicant may appeal against the denial of a multiple family objective review to the Planning Commission as provided within Section 17.54.100 Hearing – Notice and Payment of Fees per section 17.54.080 (D).

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2. Mistakes of fact may be appealed to correct the record or resubmittal of corrected information to the Director and Payment of Required Fee. a. An appeal to correct the record for a mistake of fact does not change the ministerial nature of the approval nor the CEQA exemption.

17.055.060 Environmental Review
A. Multiple family residential development review applications in compliance with the provisions contained herein Chapter 17.055 Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permit and Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review that are approved by the City Planner are considered ministerial and are exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15268.

17.055.070 Building permits—Clearances Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

A. Before a building permit shall be issued for any building or structure proposed as part of an approved application for Multiple Family Design Review approval, the building division shall secure written clearance from the City Planner that the proposed structure and/or building location is in conformity with the ministerial review of the Multiple Family Design Review application. Before a building may be occupied or before final inspection, the building official/inspector shall certify to the City Planner that the site has been developed in accordance with the Multiple Family Residential Design Review approval.

3. AMEND Chapter 17.10 R-2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE AS
FOLLOWS:

Chapter 17.10 R-2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
Sections:

17.10.010 Applicability.

The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to any type of R-2 two-family dwelling zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

17.10.020 Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in any type of R-2 zone are as follows:

A. Multiple family residential development with a minimum development of ten (10) units per acre and a maximum development of sixteen (16) units per acre proposed in compliance with Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review shall be subject to Chapter 17.055 Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permit. Any use permitted in any R-1 zone;
B. Multiple family residential development with a minimum development of six (6) units per acre and a maximum development of sixteen (16) units per acre that is not in compliance with Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review shall be subject to Chapter 17.05 Uses Subject to Administrative Review and Chapter 17.60 Site

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Development Permit, in addition to standards contained in Chapter 17.70 Site Development Standards. A two-family dwelling or two (2) one-family dwellings; C. The accessory buildings, uses, and structures in support of multiple family development or necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land or such accessory buildings, uses, and structures may be on a separate lot or parcel and where such use provides amenities and or service, such as play grounds, neighborhood community facilities, electrical charging facilities, and other uses as may be determined by the City Planner. The accessory buildings and structures necessary to such use, located on the same lot or parcel of land;
D. Quasi-Home occupation permits subject to approval as per section 17.50.160 – Home Occupation Permits 17.08.020;
E. Single room occupancy units.

EF. Single family residential uses when subdividing and proposed with a with a minimum development of ten (10) units per acre in compliance with Chapter 16.08, with the exception of Section 16.12.150-A.

17.10.025 Other Uses - Permitted uses—Administrative approval.

The following uses are permitted in any R-2 zone when approved as per Chapter 17.05, uses permitted subject to administrative approval:

A. Other uses may be permitted as authorized by the Municipal Code where equal to, or greater, land area is provided to replace and/or provide a residential development of at least ten (10) units per acre concurrent to or prior to development of the other use.

B. Other uses permitted subject to administrative permit, site development permit and/or conditional use permit, subject to this Subsection, shall mean:

1. Uses designated in Section 17.05 (Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval); and

2. Uses designated in Section 17.56.030 (Conditional Use Permits – Permitted Uses – any zone) and 17.56.040 (Conditional Use Permits – Permitted Uses – specific zone).

The following uses are permitted in any R-2 zone when approved as per Chapter 17.05, uses permitted subject to administrative approval:

A. Uses designated in Section 17.05.080.

17.10.030 Height limitations.

The maximum height for buildings in any type of R-2 zone shall be three (3) two and onehalf (2½) stories and not to exceed thirty-five (35) forty (40) feet.

17.10.040 Front yard requirements.

A. In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a front yard of not less than fifteen (15) twenty-five (25) feet. Where lots comprising forty percent (40%) or more of the frontage on one (1) side of a street between intersecting streets are developed with buildings having an average front

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B. In any type of R-2 zone, the front yard shall be measured from the front property line except that where there is an official plan line or a future street line the front yard shall be measured from such official plan line or future street line; provided, however, that along any secondary highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of fifty-five (55) feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required.

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17.10.050 Side yard requirements.

In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a side yard on each side of a main building of not less than five (5) feet, except that on the street side of corner lots there shall be a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet.

17.10.060 Rear yard requirements.

In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a rear yard behind every main building of not less than five (5) feet.

17.10.070 Area requirements Lot coverage requirements.

In any type of R-2 zone no more than fifty percent (50%) of any lot shall be covered by buildings or structures.

In the R-2 zone, the minimum lot area shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be three thousand (3,000) square feet; provided, however, that when a lot has less area than required by this section and was recorded at the time of the passage of the ordinance codified in this title, such lot may be occupied by not more than one (1) dwelling unit.

In no case shall more than fifty percent (50%) of any lot be covered by buildings or structures.

17.10.080 R-2-7.5 zone.

Uses permitted in the R-2-7.5 zone are as follows:

A. In the R-2-7.5 zone the lot sizes shall not be less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in size;
B. The minimum lot area per dwelling shall be not less than three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) square feet is size;
C. Only two-family dwellings shall be allowed in the R-2-7.5 zone; and D. In the R-2-7.5 zone there shall be a rear yard behind every residential dwelling of not less than fifteen (15) feet.

17.10.080 Lot size requirements.

A. In any type of R-2 zone the minimum lot size shall be 2,700 square feet, with a minimum lot width of forty-five (45) feet.

B. Existing lots that do not meet the minimum lot size requirements shall be allowed to develop permitted residential uses subject to density requirements.

17.10.090 Required distance between buildings on same lot.

A. In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of ten (10) feet between buildings used for dwelling purposes;
B. In any type of R-2 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between accessory buildings.

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4. AMEND Chapter 17.12 R-3 LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.12 R-3 LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE Sections:

17.12.010 Applicability.

The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in the R-3 limited multiple-family dwelling zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

17.12.020 Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in an R-3 zone are as follows:

A. Multiple Family Residential development with a minimum development of sixteen (16) units per acre and a maximum development of twenty-four (24) units per acre proposed in compliance with Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review and shall be subject to Chapter 17.055 Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permit. 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval and upon meeting the development criteria contained in Chapter 17.70;
B. Multiple Family Residential development with a minimum development of sixteen (16) units per acre and a maximum development of twenty-four (24) units per acre that is not in compliance with Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review shall be subject to Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval and Chapter 17.60 Site Development Permit as, and upon meeting the development criteria contained in Chapter 17.70 Site Development Standards;
C. B. The accessory buildings, uses, and structures in support of multiple family development or necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land or such accessory buildings, uses, and structures may be on a separate lot or parcel and where such use provides amenities and or service, such as play grounds, neighborhood community facilities, electrical charging facilities, and other uses as may be determined by the City Planner; and
D. C. Home occupation permits by administrative subject to approval per Section

17.50.160 – Home Occupation Permits, subject to the conditions contained in subsection

17.08.020.D.

17.12.025 Other Uses—Permitted.

A. Other uses may be permitted as authorized by the Municipal Code where equal to, or greater, land area is provided to replace and/or provide a residential development of at least sixteen (16) units per acre concurrent to or prior to development of the other use.

B. Other uses permitted subject to administrative permit, site development permit and/or conditional use permit, subject to this Subsection, shall mean:

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1. Uses designated in Section 17.05 (Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval); and

2. Uses designated in Section 17.56.030 (Conditional Use Permits – Permitted Uses – any zone) and 17.56.040 (Conditional Use Permits – Permitted Uses – specific zone).

B. Residential development over 16 units per acre shall be subject to a conditional use permit or planned development overlay zone and shall meet other federal, state and Municipal Code requirements.

17.12.030 Height limitation.

The maximum height for buildings in an R-3 zone shall be three (3) two and one-half (2 ½) stories and not to exceed forty (40) thirty five (35) feet.

17.12.040Front yard requirements.

A. In the R-3 zone, there shall be a front yard of not less than ten (10) fifteen (15) feet. Where lots comprising forty percent (40%) or more of the frontage on one (l) side of a street between intersecting streets are developed with buildings having an average front yard with a variation of not more than ten (10) feet, no building erected or structurally altered after March 8, 1965, shall project beyond the average front yard line so established. In determining such front yard depth, buildings located more than thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line or buildings facing a side street on a corner lot shall not be counted.

B. In the R-3 zone, the front yard shall be measured from the front property line except where there is an official plan line or a future street line the front yard shall be measured from such official plan line or future street line; provided, however, that along any secondary highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required, and along any major highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of fifty-five (55) feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required.

17.12.050 Side yard requirements.

In the R-3 zone, there shall be a side yard on each side of a main building of not less than five (5) feet, except that on the street side of corner lots there shall be a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet.

17.12.060 Rear yard requirements.

In the R-3 zone, there shall be a rear yard behind every main building of not less than fifteen (15) feet, provided, however, the rear yard may be reduced to five (5) feet if not more than fiftyfive percent (55%) of the lot is covered by buildings or structures.

17.12.070 Area requirements Lot coverage requirements.

In the R-3 zone no more than seventy percent (70%) of any lot shall be covered by buildings or structures.

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In the R-3 zone, the minimum lot area, meeting the minimum 16 units per acre, shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be two thousand seven hundred (2,700) square feet; provided, however, that when a lot has less area than required by this section and was recorded on March 8, 1965, such lot may be occupied by not more than one (1) dwelling unit for each one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet. Development shall not exceed the land use density as established in the general plan land use element and/or permitted by state law.

17.12.080 Lot size requirements.

In the R-3 zone the minimum lot size shall be 6,000 square feet.

A. Existing lots that do not meet the minimum lot size requirements shall be allowed to develop permitted residential uses subject to density requirements.

17.12.090 Required distance between buildings on same lot.

A. In the R-3 zone there shall be a minimum distance of ten (10) feet between buildings used for dwelling purposes.

B. In the R-3 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between a building used for dwelling purposes and an accessory building.

C. In the R-3 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between accessory buildings.

17.12.110 Environmental Justice Site Evaluation Process A. Objectives:

1. The purpose of this section is to establish a process for reviewing rezone applications that propose to create new R-3 zoned property and ensure that new multiple family residential uses are not overly burdened by environmental and health hazards. The requirements outlined below do not preclude any other regulations to mitigate hazards on new and existing development as contained in this ordinance.

B. Location Requirements

1. Proposed rezones to the R-3 zone district shall be subject to additional review and analysis to ensure that the location of multiple family residential developments meet the objectives of this ordinance on the following sites:
a. Properties with existing or abandoned oil wells.
b. Properties within 300 feet of an existing heavy industrial use or properties planned or zoned for heavy industrial uses.
c. Properties within 1,000 feet of hazardous industrial facilities as defined by the California Air Resources Board.
d. Properties adjacent to Principal Arterials as designated in the Circulation Element of the General Plan, unless sufficient noise mitigation and other air quality related buffers are provided for proposed projects on these properties or, the habitable space is at least 30-feet from the closest travel lane. These required development standards shall be implemented through

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e. Properties located more than one mile from essential services including jobs, transit, shopping, schools, healthcare facilities, and other needed facilities (existing or planned non-residential uses).”

5. AMEND CHAPTER 17.14 R-4 MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.14 R-4 MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE
Sections:

17.14.010 Applicability.

The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in the R-4 multiple-family dwelling zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

17.14.020 Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in an R-4 zone are as follows:

A. Multiple Family Residential development with a minimum development of twenty-one (21) units per acre and a maximum development of thirty (30) units per acre proposed in compliance with Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review shall be subject to Chapter 17.055 Multiple Family Residential Design Review Ministerial Permit. Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval and upon meeting the development criteria contained in Chapter 17.70; B. Multiple Family Residential development with a minimum development of twenty-one (21) units per acre and a maximum development of thirty (30) units per acre that is not in compliance with Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review shall be subject to Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval and Chapter 17.60 Site Development Permit, and upon meeting the development criteria contained in Chapter 17.70 Site Development Standards;
C. B. The accessory buildings, uses, and structures in support of multiple family development or necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land or such accessory buildings, uses, and structures may be on a separate lot or parcel and where such use provides amenities and or service, such as play grounds, neighborhood community facilities, electrical charging facilities, and other uses as may be determined by the City Planner; and
C. Home occupation permits by administrative subject to approval per Section 17.50.160 – Home Occupation Permits, subject to the conditions contained in subsection

17.08.020.D.

17.14.025 Other Uses—Permitted.

A. Other uses may be permitted as authorized by the Arvin Municipal Code where equal to, or greater, land area is provided to replace and/or meet a residential development of twentyone (21) units per acre concurrent to or prior to development of the other use.

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B. Other uses permitted subject to administrative permit, site development permit and/or conditional use permit, subject to this Subsection, shall mean:
a. Uses designated in Section 17.05 (Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval);080.
b. Uses designated in Section 17.56.030 (Conditional Use Permits – Permitted Uses – any zone) and 17.56.040 (Conditional Use Permits – Permitted Uses – specific zone);
c. b. Residential care facilities with seven (7) or more persons will be allowed with administrative approval (conditional use).
d. c. Group dwellings; multiple-family dwellings and apartment houses; churches, schools, elementary, or high; day nurseries; nursery schools; boardinghouses and rooming-houses; institutions of educational, philanthropic or eleemosynary nature; lodge halls; and private clubs, except clubs the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business.;
B. Residential development over twenty-one (21) units per acre shall require a conditional use permit or planned unit development overlay zone and shall meet other Federal, State and Municipal Code requirements.

17.14.030 Height limitation.

The maximum height for buildings in an R-4 zone shall be five (5) four (4) stories and not to exceed fifty (50) forty-five (45) feet. 17.14.040 Front yard requirements.

A. In the R-4 zone, there shall be a front yard of not less than ten (10) feet. Where lots comprising forty percent (40%) or more of the frontage on one (1) side of a street between intersecting streets are developed with buildings having an average front yard with a variation of not more than ten (10) feet, no building erected or structurally altered after March 8, 1965, shall project beyond the average front yard line so established. In determining such front yard depth, buildings located more than twenty-five (25) feet from the front property line or buildings facing a side street on a corner lot shall not be counted.

B. In the R-4 zone, the front yard shall be measured from the front property line except that where there is an official plan line or a future street line the front yard shall be measured from such official plan line or future street line; provided, however, that along any secondary highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of forty-five (45) feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required, and along any major highway, as designated by the city's highway plan, a minimum setback of fifty-five feet from the centerline of the highway shall be required. 17.14.050 Side yard requirements.

In the R-4 zone, there shall be a side yard on each side of a main building of not less than five (5) feet, except that on the street side of corner lots there shall be a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet.

17.14.060 Rear yard requirements.

In the R-4 zone, there shall be a rear yard behind every main building of not less than fifteen (15) feet; provided, however, the rear yard may be reduced to five (5) feet if not more than sixty percent (60%) of the lot is covered by buildings or structures.

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17.14.070 Area requirements Lot coverage requirements.

In the R-4 zone no more than seventy percent (70%) of any lot shall be covered by buildings or structures.

In the R-4 zone, the minimum lot area shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be two thousand (2,000) square feet; provided, however, that when a lot has less area than required by this section and was recorded on March 8, 1965, such lot may be occupied by not more than one (1) dwelling unit for each two thousand (2,000) square feet.

Development shall not exceed the land use density as established in the general plan land use element and/or other uses permitted by State Law, i.e such as density bonuses or residential development.

17.10.080 Lot size requirements.

In the R-4 zone the minimum lot size shall be 6,000 square feet.

B. Existing lots that do not meet the minimum lot size requirements shall be allowed to develop permitted residential uses subject to density requirements.

17.14.090 Required distance between buildings on same lot.

A. In the R-4 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of ten (10) feet between buildings used for dwelling purposes.

B. In the R-4 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between a building used for dwelling purposes and an accessory building.

C. In the R-4 zone, there shall be a minimum distance of five (5) feet between accessory buildings.

17.14.110 Environmental Justice Site Evaluation Process C. Objectives:

1. The purpose of this section is to establish a process for reviewing rezone applications that propose to create new R-4 zoned property and ensure that new multiple family residential uses are not overly burdened by environmental and health hazards. The requirements outlined below do not preclude any other regulations to mitigate hazards on new and existing development as contained in this ordinance.

D. Location Requirements

1. Proposed rezones to the R-4 zone district shall be subject to additional review and analysis to ensure that the location of multiple family residential developments meet the objectives of this ordinance on the following sites:
f. Properties with existing or abandoned oil wells.
g. Properties within 300 feet of an existing heavy industrial use or properties planned or zoned for heavy industrial uses.
h. Properties within 1,000 feet of hazardous industrial facilities as defined by the California Air Resources Board.

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j. Properties located more than one mile from essential services including jobs, transit, shopping, schools, healthcare facilities, and other needed facilities (existing or planned non-residential uses).”

6. AMEND CHAPTER 17.60 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.60 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Sections:

17.60.010 Intent and purpose—Affected zones.

A. To ensure insure that certain types of proposed developments will serve to achieve a group of facilities which will be well related one to another, and which, taken together, will result in a well-composed design, and to meet the city ordinances, site development permits shall be required for the development or expansion of the following:

1. Mobile home parks, travel trailer parks, airports and commercial, industrial, public, and quasi-public building complexes. Multi-family residential development within the R-2, R-3, and R-4 Zone District(s) that are not in compliance with Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review;

2. Use of any commercial or industrial structure vacant for more than ninety (90) days. For structures subject to Chapter 17.68 (Commercial - Bear Mountain Central Business District Standards), existing structures vacant for more than sixty (60) days, except that if unusual hardship is shown the City Planner planning director may extend that time by up to an additional one hundred and eighty (180) days;

3. Change of use from an existing use to a heretofore new use at that location;

4. New development, not listed under Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval; or

5. Expansion of existing structures, not listed under Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval.

B. A site development permit shall be secured prior to the issuance of a building permit for any of the items listed in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, above. 17.60.020 Application—Filing and fee.

The owner or his agent may make application for a site development permit. Such application shall be submitted to the planning division department in writing on a form prescribed by the city planner, and shall be accompanied by the required fee and such plans as required in Section

17.60.030.

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17.60.030 Application—Information required.

The applicant shall submit three (3) prints of the site plan and three (3) flash drives. The site plan shall contain plot plans and elevations drawn to scale, and shall indicate clearly and with full dimensions the following information, where applicable:

A. Name and address of the applicant and of all persons owning any or all of the property proposed to be used;
B. Location of property involved (address or vicinity); C. Legal description of property;
D. Proposed facility or use;
E. The lot dimensions;
F. All buildings and structures and their location, size, height, and proposed uses; G. Location and design of recreation areas;
H. Yards and spaces between buildings;
I. Walls and fences and their location, height, and materials; J. Landscaping and sprinkling system, including location, type and plant names and proposed disposition of existing trees;
K. Off-street parking, including the location, number of stalls, dimensions of the parking facility, and internal circulation system;
L. Access, pedestrian, vehicular, and service, points of ingress and egress, and driveway locations and dimensions;
M. Signs and their location, size and height;
N. Loading, including the location, dimensions, number of berths, internal circulation, and means of accessibility to structure or use served;
O. Lighting, including the location, general nature and hooding devices, if any; P. Street dedication and improvements;
Q. Location of utilities and trash collection areas;
R. An appropriate description legend and North point;
S. Such other data or information as may be required by the city.

17.60.040 Application—Criteria for review.

A. Site development permits may be granted by the city planner community development director, the planning commission or the city council. Within forty-five (45) days of the receipt of any application for a site development permit, the city planner planning director shall review the application and render a decision to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. In reviewing any such application, the following should be considered:

1. Compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances;

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2. Compliance with all applicable city policies duly adopted by a majority vote of the planning commission or the city council; and

3. Conformance to latest accepted planning and engineering standards covering the following area: site layout, building appearance and structural design, landscaping, water and sewer service and other utilities, surface drainage and erosion control, fire protection, access, traffic circulation and parking.

B. Before approving or conditionally approving any such application, the city planner planning director shall find that under the circumstances of the particular case, the proposed use or buildings will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.

C. Level of review: The site development permit is subject to review by the council, commission or city planner planning director as follows:

1. City planner Planning director - Review of the following projects that do not otherwise require commission review:
a. Remodeling of interior and/or exterior of existing buildings; b. Change of use of existing buildings where no site improvements are required; c. Mobile home parks, travel trailer parks, airports and building complexes encompassing less than one (1) acre;
d. Existing structures vacant for more than ninety (90) days. For structures subject to Chapter 17.68 (Commercial - Bear Mountain Central Business District Standards), existing structures vacant for more than sixty (60) days, as may be extended for unusual hardship by the city planner planning director pursuant to 17.60.010; e. New structures less than one thousand (1,000) square feet; f. Expansion of existing structures of less than fifty (50) percent and limited site improvements are required;
g. Multi-family residential development within the R-3 Zone district with a minimum development of, and not to exceed, sixteen (16) units per acre; or h. Multi-family residential development within the R-4 Zone district with a minimum of, and not to exceed, twenty-one (21) units per acre.

2. Planning commission - Review of the following projects:
a. New development of one thousand and one (1,001) square feet or more; b. Expansion of existing structures by more than fifty (50) percent; c. Change of use of existing structures where site improvements are required; d. Mobile home parks, travel trailer parks, airports and building complexes encompassing more than one (1) acre;
e. All other development requiring a site development permit not listed in Subsection C.1, above.

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3. The city planner planning director may refer review of a site development permit to the commission, or the commission may refer review of a site development permit to the council, for review and action. Such referrals may be at the discretion of the referring body or person.

4. Site development improvements are required consistent with Chapter 17.70.

17.60.045 Public hearing notice and process – Site Development Permits.

A. Public Hearing Notices shall be provided in accordance with Section 17.54.100 Hearing – Notice, Subsection 2 (a), (c), (d) (e) and (f) and Subsection 4.

B. City Planner level of review shall comply with the public hearing notice and process and upon conclusion of the hearing process shall prepare a Resolution stating the compliance with the noticing process, date and time of hearing, identification of any correspondence either for or in opposition of the project, shall enumerate the findings of approval, list of conditions, etc. The resolution shall be filled with the City Clerk.

17.60.050 Appeals.

If the applicant or any aggrieved party is dissatisfied with the decision of the planning director, the applicant or any aggrieved party may appeal the decision in accordance with the procedures outlined in this chapter for the appeal of decisions on use permits.

17.60.060 Attachment of conditions.

In granting a site development permit, the City Planner planning director, planning commission or city council shall attach whatever conditions are reasonable and necessary to fulfill the intent and purposes of this chapter. Such conditions and the application as approved shall be a part of such site development permit, and all changes in the use of appearance of land or buildings permitted by such permit shall be in accordance with the specified conditions and application as approved. Issuance of a site development permit may be made subject to guarantees and evidence that attached conditions are being or will be complied with.

17.60.070 Expiration.

If the change in the use of land or buildings for which a site development permit is granted is not begun within one (1) year of the date of final approval of the permit application, such site development permit shall be deemed to be expired and of no further effect. Time extensions may be granted by the City Planner, upon receipt of written request for time extension. Such written requests shall be accompanied by justification for such time extension by the applicant and upon payment of established fees. Time extension(s)s may be granted as necessary. Thereafter, before such a change in the use of land or buildings may be carried out, a new site development permit shall first be secured. 17.60.080 Fees.

The applicant shall pay a nonrefundable fee, as set by resolution of the city council, but in no event more than the actual cost of the plan review shall be paid at the time of application for a site development permit.

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7. ADD CHAPTER 17.72 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER 17.72 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW Sections:

17.72.010 Applicability.

The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to multiple family residential development, the residential component of mixed-use residential development projects, and projects meeting Senate Bill 35 (SB35) eligibility requirements. Multiple family residential development is defined as a building or portion thereof used or design as a residence for two (2) or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the building, including apartment houses, duplexes, garden apartments, senior housing developments, condominiums, and may be multi-story buildings, but not including motels or boarding houses.

17.72.020 Purpose of provisions.

Multiple family residential development that meets the objective multiple family residential development standards specified herein Section 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review shall be reviewed as provided for in Chapter 17.055 Uses Permitted Subject To Multiple Family Residential Design Review. All other multiple family residential development that does not meet the objective multiple family residential development standards specified herein shall be reviewed as set forth in Sections 17.10 (R-2 – Two Family), 17.12 (R-3 – Limited Multiple Family), and

17.14 (R-4 - Multiple Family Zone Districts) and obtain the required site development permit and administrative approval set forth by this code.

17.72.030 Multiple Family Review Objective Development and Design Standards.

A. Building Setbacks, Height, Lot Coverage, and Separation

1. Building setbacks shall be provided pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance for the underlying zone district.

2. Building height and lot coverage shall be provided pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance for the underlying zone district and floor area ratio as established by the General Plan.

3. Building separation(s) shall be as established pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance for the underlying zone district or as provided by any applicable California Building Code.

B. Materials

1. Roof Articulation and Materials
a. Vertical articulation for roof lines shall be provided at a minimum of every fifty (50)-feet along the street frontage with one of the following:
i. Varying roof pitch or form with a minimum roof slope of 4/12”. ii. Varying roof heights.
iii. Including roof architectural features such as cornices, parapets, and gables.

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2. Façade Colors and Materials
a. Exteriors elevations shall utilize durable materials. Permitted cladding materials include:
i. Stucco
ii. Concrete siding
iii. Rock and metal
iv. Wood/wood siding
v. Composite Siding
vi. Fire board is prohibited.
b. Exteriors colors shall utilize no less than three (3) and not more than six (6) colors on front/street facing elevations.
c. Building facades shall incorporate a minimum of three (3) architectural elements from the list below to be incorporated into the exterior façade design:
i. A landscaped parkway strip of no less than four (4) feet in width in the public right of way
ii. Decorative wrought iron and pilasters around the perimeter for gated projects
iii. Stone or brick cladding or veneer on no less than twenty (20) percent of street facing facades
iv. Decorative eave treatments
v. Shutters, lintels, sills, awnings, decorative trim or similar architectural treatments on front street-facing windows and doors
vi. Enhanced paving for driveway entries from the property line to the first fifteen (15) feet of driveway. Enhanced paving can include stamped concrete, colored concrete, textured concrete, pavers or other permeable paving treatments.

3. Windows and Fenestration
a. Windows, entries, doorways, habitable balconies/patios shall make up a minimum of thirty (30) percent of all street facing facades. b. Windows shall be recessed from the primary façade or be trimmed, framed, or otherwise treated for visual appeal.

4. Doors
a. Plain, slab doors are prohibited. All entryway doors shall have architectural elements.

C. Vehicular Circulation and Parking

1. Vehicular circulation shall comply with any applicable adopted standards.

2. Pedestrian circulation shall comply with any applicable adopted standards.

3. Parking shall be provided pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance for multiple family uses (Section 17.48.020 – Minimum number of parking spaces) unless reduced or otherwise exempted by State law.

4. Driveways and Site Access shall comply with any applicable adopted standards.

D. Garage/Carport Design and Location

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1. Any proposed garages or carports shall be architecturally integrated and complimentary of the primary building, utilizing the same colors and materials.

E. Open Space and Amenities

1. Any proposed project shall provide open space in the form of public or private open space, or a combination of private and public open space.

2. Open space shall be provided at an area of not less than one hundred fifty (150) square feet per unit.

3. Required open space can be a combination of the following:
a. Amenities accessible to all residents/tenants (community pools, childcare center, on site landscaped areas, dog/kid parks, picnic areas, outdoor sport courts, or other amenities as approved by the City Planner. b. Required landscaped setbacks and indoor community/recreation centers are permitted to count toward the open space requirement.
c. Private patios or balconies.
d. Patios and balconies must have a minimum usable area of seventy-five (75) square feet to be counted toward the open space requirement.

F. Landscaping

1. Landscape Standards. The following standards apply:
a. A minimum of ten (10) percent of the developed area shall be landscaped. b. Along any interior property line abutting residentially zoned lots, trees shall be planted at least every thirty (30) feet in individual planters. The planters shall be sufficiently large and protected so that a parked car does not extend into the minimum four (4) foot by four (4) foot (4' × 4') tree planting area which shall be landscaped with ground cover, shrubs, and climbing plants. c. Planters or landscaped areas: All off-street parking areas shall have perimeter landscaping, planters, and landscaped areas for every sixth parking space to reduce heat islands. Plant types should be selected to suit the climatic zone and of a variety that is least polluting to the environment. All plans shall be submitted to the department of planning and building for review and approval. d. Within each planter or landscaped area, automatic irrigation system and live landscaping shall be provided and maintained. Water and energy savings features shall be incorporated in all irrigation design. e. Required planter or landscaped areas may be combined with pedestrian walks and similar hard surface areas; provided, that such hard surface area does not cover more than ten (10) percent of any required planter or landscaped area.

Ornamental or landscaping rock and gravel areas, artificial turf, or other areas covered with other artificial materials shall be considered hard surface areas for the purposes of this provision.
f. Street trees are required for any project, use, or development adjacent to designated streets.
g. Landscaping materials and trees installed in planters or landscaped areas shall be selected from a list of approved plants maintained by the department of planning and building.

G. Lighting

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1. Lighting shall be provided and designed pursuant to Chapter 17.70.010 Site Development Standards.

H. Solid Waste/Trash Enclosures

1. Enclosure requirement
a. All proposed and required trash enclosures shall be built in accordance with City Standards.
b. All proposed and required trash enclosures shall be architecturally integrated and complimentary of the primary building, utilizing the same colors and materials.

2. Location
a. Trash enclosures shall not be located in any required setbacks or open space. b. Trash enclosures shall be located as close as possible to the units they are intended to serve, up to 500 feet.
i. The number of trash enclosures shall be determined by amount of waste generated per unit as estimated by the solid waste provider outlined in any required state or local policy or regulation.

3. Trash enclosure access
a. Vehicular access
i. All trash enclosures shall have a vehicular access gate and drive apron that conforms with the solid waste providers requirements. b. Pedestrian access
i. All trash enclosures shall have a pedestrian entrance.

I. Sewer, Water and Stormwater

1. Sewer, Water and Stormwater will be required to serve the project in compliance with all applicable adopted standards.

2. A will serve letter shall be required from Arvin Community Services District prior to project approval.

J. Dedications and Street Improvements

1. All development shall provide the required right of way on adjacent streets necessary to conform to current polices, documents, and the General Plan.

2. All development shall construct the street improvements in accordance with Engineering Standards.

K. Grading, Utilities, and Offsite Construction

1. Grading is required to comply with all applicable adopted standards.

2. All new on-site utility services shall be placed underground to applicable adopted standards.

3. Offsite construction shall comply with all required construction mitigation and applicable provisions of this Code.

L. Public Safety

1. All development shall comply with the adopted standards of the City of Arvin and Kern County Fire Department including all applicable provisions of the California Fire Code and Uniform Building Codes.

M. Floodplain Management

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1. All development shall comply with Chapter 15.32 Floodplain Management to reduce flood losses as applicable.

N. Miscellaneous

1. All development shall comply with the City Standards and Details when applicable.

2. Addressing of complex shall include a lighted and weatherproof directory displaying the site layout of the complex, main buildings shall have a minimum of twelve (12) inch lettering that is in contrast to the background (objective to have the addressing visible from the streets and/or driveways) which identifies the building number and each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of six (6) inch letter at the main entrance to the unit.

3. That the proposed use shall create, join and/or participate in the formation of community facilities district(s), lighting and landscape maintenance district(s), or other mechanisms to off-set current and future long-term maintenance of physical improvements to all necessary facilities such as road improvements, storm drainage facilities, sewer facilities, fire protection, police services and facilities, administrative services and facilities.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) calendar days after its final passage and adoption. Within fifteen (15) calendar days after its adoption, the Ordinance, or a summary of the Ordinance, shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced by the City Council after waiving reading, except by Title, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of July 2023, and adopted the Ordinance after the second reading at a regular meeting held on the ______ day of _______________ 2023, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk

CITY OF ARVIN
By:

OLIVIA TRUJILLO, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM
By:

NATHAN HODGES, City Attorney
Hodges Law Group
I, _________________________, City Clerk of the City of Arvin, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Ordinance passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin on the date and by the vote indicated herein.

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Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Arvin, California, will conduct a public hearing, at which time the public may be present and be heard, to consider the following:

Project - City of Arvin Multi-Family Residential Development General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element which implements the General Plan Housing Element, Environmental Justice Element policies and Development Code Text Amendments
And
Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration Description of Projects:

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for City of Arvin Multi-Family Residential Development General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element which implements the General Plan Housing Element, Environmental Justice Element policies and Development Code Text Amendments. Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) on behalf of City of Arvin (City) has been prepared to address the environmental effects of the proposed project. The Initial Study (IS) and supporting appendices are on file at the City Clerks’ office and may be reviewed during normal business hours and are available for review on the City of Arvin’s Website at www.Arvin.org. Upon review of the initial study and supporting documentation, the City Staff is recommending a Mitigated Negative Declaration be approved as the appropriate environmental document for the project.

Proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2023-03 – Amendment to the general plan Land Use Element establishes a Medium Low-Density Residential Designation permitting 10-16 units per acre; Medium-Density Residential Designation permitting an increase of 16-24 units per acre; and HighDensity Residential permitting an increase of 21 to 30 units per acre.

Amendments to Title 17 Zoning 2023-03 propose an increase in density for the R-2 to 10-16 units per acre; R-3 to 16-24 units per acre; and R-4 to 21 to 30 units per acre. Text Amendments to Title 17-Zoning include the following: Amendment to Chapter 17.05 Uses Permitted Subject to Administrative Approval; Adding Chapter 17.055 Uses Permitted Subject to Multiple Family Residential Design; Amending Chapter 17.10 R-2 Two Family Dwelling; Amending Chapter 17.12 R-3 Limited Multiple Family Dwelling; Amending Chapter 17.14 R-4 Multiple Family Zone; Amending Chapter 17.60 Site Development Permits; Adding Chapter 17.72 Multiple Family Residential Design Review.

The General Plan Amendments and amendments to Title 17 Zoning will be applicable to all lands within the limits of City of Arvin and, upon adoption, will be applicable to all new development.

Applicant: City of Arvin, 200 Campus Street, Arvin, CA 93203 Additional information on the proposed project and proposed environmental finding may be obtained from Arvin City Council Public Hearing Information
Date: July 11, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: City of Arvin Council Chambers, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203

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Attachment: PHN NOI MND GPA Land Use Element and Code Amends Title 17_CC Mtg of 071123_Published on 062923 (Public Hearing: First the City of Arvin, City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, California, 93203, or the City’s web site at www.arvin.org. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (661) 854-3134. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.

All persons interested in this topic who have questions, would like to provide feedback, or who have comments are invited to attend. If you challenge the approval or denial of these matters in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, at or prior to, the public hearing. Address any communications or comments regarding the project to Cecilia Vela, City Clerk, at 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203, (661) 854-3134, [email protected].

Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Published: Bakersfield Californian, June 29, 2023

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CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: July 11, 2023
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Chris Soriano, City Planner
Jake Raper, Planning Consultant
Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: A Public Hearing to Consider and Approve A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Adopting Land Use Element 2023 Update, An Element to the General Plan, Exhibit A and Accept CEQA Determination of A Mitigated Negative Declaration of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:

The Planning Commission at the conclusion of the public hearing on June 20, 2023 adopted Resolution No. APC 2023-09 recommending that the City Council Adopt the Land Use Element 2023 Update, An Element to the General Plan, Exhibit A and Accept CEQA Determination of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

BACKGROUND: UPDATE 2023 LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN:

This Project is funded by SB 2 grant by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the purpose of providing additional opportunities for housing, in line with the goals contained in the Arvin General Plan and 2021-2023 Housing Element and the updated 2023-2031 Housing Element. The General Plan estimates a population increase of more than 20,000, which is double the existing population. In addition, the 2013-2023 Housing Element indicated a need for 1,168 residential units for the planning period from 2013 to 2023.

Based upon preliminary analysis, approximately 225 residential units were constructed during the 10-year cycle.

The general plan Land Use Element amendment proposes the following:

1. Updating the Cover Page of the General Plan – Update 2023.

2. Updating the Introduction to the Arvin General Plan.

3. Updating the Land Use Element of the General Plan.

COVER PAGE AND INDEX 2023 UPDATE:

The city of Arvin General Plan Cover Page and Index 2023 Update includes updating reference to the 2023 Land Use Element Update, updating reference to the 2023-2033 Housing Element Update; updating 2023 Elected and Appointed Officials and Staff; updating table of contents for the updated Land Use Element; updating table of contents for the updated 2023-2033 Housing Element; and updating the table of contents for the Environmental Justice Element; and updating Figures and Tables.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE ARVIN GENERAL PLAN ELEMENT:

The city of Arvin Introduction to the General Plan includes the inclusion of the Sphere of Influence adopted by Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission in 2019; adding Figures I-2 and I-2a that show the new sphere of influence for the City of Arvin; adding discussion for the Water Element adopted 2019, adding discussion for the Environmental Justice Element adopted 2023, as well as including information relating to the Opportunity Zones established in 2018 for census tracts 63.03 and 63.04.

LAND USE ELEMENT -UPDATE 2023:

The 2023 Land Use Element Update proposes residential density increases, amendments and clarifications for the residential land classifications; updating tables that reflect the proposed residential amendments; inclusion of the adopted Sphere-of-Influence that include Figures and Diagrams for the conceptual land use configurations and uses; updating tables to be in conformity with zoning and land use designations; new Land Use Diagram within the City Limits and within the Sphere-of-Influence – Figure LU-2; additions and amendments to Residential Designations: Estate Residential Designation – provides for 1 unit per 12,000 square feet to 1 unit per 2.5 acres, Residential Reserve – clarifies that agricultural uses are permitted and provides for 1 unit per acre, Low Density Residential – modifies the density allowing 4 to 10 units per acre, Medium-Low Density Residential (New residential designation) allows the density from 10-16 units per acre, Medium Density Residential – allows 16 to 24 units per acre, High Density Residential – allows 21 to 30 units per acre, Parks – clarifies that the typical zoning designation is OS-Open Space, Public Facilities -expands the uses that are related to public uses and the typical zoning designation if PF-Public Facilities, Schools – identifies that the typical zoning designation is SZ- School Zone, Agricultural – expands the permitted uses and discussions of potential conflict between uses, the typical zoning designation are the A-1, A-2, and RS-1; Updated Holding Capacity for Residential and Non-Residential discussion and tables; updated discussion for Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUC) based on the recently adopted 2023 Environmental Justice Element. Note: No amendments nor clarifications to the Land Use Element Goals and Policies were needed.

APPLICANT:

City of Arvin; Community Development Department, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203, Contact: Chris Soriano, City Planner
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY:

The 2023 Land Use Element Update promotes the long-term development policies and plans for the City of Arvin. The update assists in the implementation of the 2013 – 2023 Housing Element Goals and Policies and supports the updated 2023-2031 Housing Element update by providing housing opportunities for the community. The General Plan serves as a blueprint for the physical development of the city. It sets long term physical, economic, social, and environmental goals for a jurisdiction and identifies the types of development needed to achieve those goals. The nine (9) required Elements of the General Plan (Land Use, Housing, Circulation, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, Air Quality, and Environmental Justice) and the City’s two (2) optional elements, Water Resources Element, and Community Health Element, complement each other, and provide a comprehensive plan for the future of the jurisdiction.

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PUBLIC HEAING NOTICE:

The Initial Study and supporting documentation are on file at the City Clerk’s Office located at 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203. Based upon the conclusions of the Initial Study, results from consultation and public noticing, Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution accepting the Mitigated Negative Declaration as the appropriate CEQA action and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring Program.

The Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (PCE), under contract with the City of Arvin, has prepared a series of analysis that have analyzed the potential infrastructure and service needs and has completed an appropriate environmental study which is applicable to proposed project. Various analysis includes traffic, water, and sewer that address the infrastructure needs to serve the project. Other analyses completed were air quality, aesthetics, biological resources, greenhouse gas emissions, population and housing, agricultural resources, cultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials, mineral resources, public services, tribal cultural resources, geology and soils, hydrology and water, noise, recreation and utilities and service systems.

Summary of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has identified the following:

Air Quality – MM AIR-1 – technical assessment in consultation with the San Joaquin Air for projects exceeding 225 units

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Transportation – MM Trans-1 – traffic study required where thresholds are exceeded.

Transportation – MM Trans-2 – road improvements required.

Utilities and Service Systems – MM UTL-1 – water system analysis and upgrade may be required.

Tribal Cultural Resources – See Cultural Resources mitigation measures.

CEQA NOTICING AND CONSULTATION:

PUBLIC NOTICE: The City provide a Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with section 15072 and in compliance with subsection b, published the 1/8 Page ad for the Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration in the local newspaper providing a 30-day notice. Upon approval of the project, Staff will, at the direction of the City Council, file a Notice of Determination reflecting the action of the City Council.

CONSULTATION WITH CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES:

The State requires lead agencies to consider the potential effects of proposed projects and consult with California Native American tribes during the local planning process for the purpose of protecting Traditional Tribal Cultural Resources through the CEQA Guidelines. Pursuant to PRC Section 21080.3.1, the lead agency shall begin consultation with the California Native American tribe that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographical area of the proposed project. Such significant cultural resources are either sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a tribe which is either on or eligible for inclusion in the California Historic Register or local historic register, or, the lead agency, at its discretion, and support by substantial evidence, choose to treat the resources as a Tribal Cultural Resources (PRC Section 21074(a)(1-2)). According to the most recent census data, California is home to 109 currently recognized Indian tribes.

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Arvin adopt attached resolution approving the Land Use Element 2023 Update, An Element to the General Plan, Exhibit A and Accept CEQA Determination of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The 2023 Land Use Element update was funded by the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development.

END OF REPORT.

Exhibits and Attachments:
• Resolution of the City Council Adopting the Land Use Element 2023 Update, An Element to the General Plan, Exhibit A and Accept CEQA Determination of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Documents on file at City Clerk’s Office:

1. Initial Study – City of Arvin General Plan Amendment No. 2023-03 and Zoning Code Amendment CA 2023-03 and Appendices A, B, and C.

2. Public Hearing Notice and mailing labels – City Council meeting of July 11 2023.

3. Filing Notice of Intent with Kern County Clerk’s Office to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Planning Commission meeting of May 18, 2023.

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RESOLUTION NO. ________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN
ADOPTING THE LAND USE ELEMENT 2023 UPDATE, AN ELEMENT

TO THE GENERAL PLAN, EXHIBIT A AND ACCEPT CEQA

DETERMINATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).

WHEREAS, the City of Arvin (the “City”) has an adopted General Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Arvin has initiated amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element for the purpose of providing additional opportunities for housing, in line with the goals contained in the Arvin General Plan and 2013-2023 Housing Element and the updated 2023-2031 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the City Council tentatively approves the amendment to the general plan 2023 General Plan Land Use Element Update and has scheduled the final approval on July 11, 2023 along with one other amendment to the Land Use Element and Land Use Diagram; WHEREAS, the 2013-2023 Housing Element indicated a need for 1,168 residential units for the planning period from 2013 to 2023. Based upon preliminary analysis, approximately 225 residential units were constructed during the 10-year cycle; and WHEREAS, the general plan Land Use Element amendment proposes the update the Cover Page of the General Plan – Update 2023, the update to the Introduction to the Arvin General Plan, and update the Land Use Element of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Arvin General Plan Cover Page and Index 2023 Update includes updating reference to the 2023 Land Use Element Update, updating reference to the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update; updating 2023 Elected and Appointed Officials and Staff; updating table of contents for the updated Land Use Element; updating table of contents for the updated 2023- 2031 Housing Element; and updating the table of contents for the Environmental Justice Element; and updating Figures and Tables; and
WHEREAS, the city of Arvin Introduction to the General Plan includes the inclusion of the Sphere of Influence adopted by Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission in 2019; adding Figures I-2 and I-2a that show the new sphere of influence for the City of Arvin; adding discussion for the Water Element adopted 2019 and for the Environmental Justice Element adopted 2023, adding information for the Opportunity Zones created in 2018 for census tracts 63.03 and

63.04; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 Land Use Element Update establishes residential density increases, amendments and clarifications for the residential land classifications; updates to tables that reflect the proposed residential amendments; inclusion of the adopted Sphere-of-Influence that include Figures and Diagrams for the conceptual land use configurations and uses; updates to tables to be in conformity with zoning and land use designations; establishment of a new Land Use Diagram within the City Limits and within the Sphere-of-Influence – Figure LU-2; additions and

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amendments to Residential Designations – Estate Residential Designation – provides for 1 unit per 12,000 square feet to 1 unit per 2.5 acres, Residential Reserve – clarifies that agricultural uses are permitted and provides for 1 unit per acre, Low Density Residential – modifies the density allowing 4 to 10 units per acre, Medium-Low Density Residential (New residential designation) allows the density from 10-16 units per acre, Medium Density Residential – allows 16 to 24 units per acre, High Density Residential – allows 21 to 30 units per acre, Parks – clarifies that the typical zoning designation is OS-Open Space, Public Facilities -expands the uses that are related to public uses and the typical zoning designation if PF-Public Facilities, Schools – identifies that the typical zoning designation is SZ- School Zone, Agricultural – expands the permitted uses and discussions of potential conflict between uses, the typical zoning designation are the A-1, A-2, and RS-1; Updated Holding Capacity for Residential and Non-Residential discussion and tables; updated discussion for Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUC) based on the recently adopted 2023 Environmental Justice Element; and
WHEREAS, the City retained the services of Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. (PCE), to prepare special analysis to support the proposed amendments to the general plan that include traffic studies, water analysis, wastewater treatment analysis, storm drainage analysis, air quality analysis, etc. providing assurance that the project could be served upon build out of the project; and
WHEREAS, an environmental Initial Study and a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared by the City, as lead agency, in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines and the City CEQA Guidelines, and sent to all responsible and trustee agencies and posted in the Office of the County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was filed with the Kern County Clerk’s office and a public review period of twenty (20) days from May 18, 2023 to June 5, 2023 was provided; and
WHEREAS, copies of the environmental document and general Plan Amendment 2023- 03 were made available for public inspection during public review period at the City Clerk’s office and the City of Arvin Community Development Department, 141 Plumtree Drive, Arvin, California and on the City’s website; and,
WHEREAS, during the public review period of the Initial Study and Notice of Intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the City received no inquires requesting additional information and received four emails, comment letters; and WHEREAS, the City properly noticed the June 20, 2023 hearing before the Planning Commission for the proposed General Plan Land Use Element update pursuant to Government Code sections 65090 and 65091 by publication of a 1/8 page ad in the newspaper; and WHEREAS, the City properly noticed the July 11, 2023 hearing before the City Council for the proposed General Plan Land Use Element update pursuant to Government Code sections 65090 and 65091 by publication of a 1/8 page ad in the newspaper; and

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WHEREAS, proof of the published public hearing notices are on file at the City Clerks’ office; and
WHEREAS, the project, including General Plan Amendment 2023-03, is consistent with the underlying intent and purpose of the General Plan; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arvin (the “Council”) find, determine, resolve and order as follows:

1. The above recitals are true and correct.
a. The Initial Study is on file at the City Clerk’s office located at 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203.
b. The resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program reflects the City's independent judgement and analysis. c. On the basis of the whole record, including the Initial Study, and any comments received and the responses to said comments, that there is no substantial evidence that the project, collectively or singularly, will have a significant effect on the environment.
d. The project mitigation imposed, as described in the Initial Study and supporting documents, will avoid any potentially significant effects to a point where there are no significant adverse impact on the environment would occur with the mitigation imposed.

2. Based on the foregoing, the City Council adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project as the project will not result in any significant, adverse, environmental impacts with the mitigation imposed. Additionally, the City Council adopts the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project.

3. The City Clerk located at 200 Campus Dr, Arvin, CA 93203 serves as the custodian of all documents or other material which constitutes the record of proceedings upon which the adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration is based.

4. The City Council directs the City Manager, or designee to execute and file with the Kern County Clerk, within five business days of the adoption of the resolution, an approval of the project a Notice of Determination that complies with CEQA Guidelines, section 15075.

5. The City Council find that it is in the public interest to amend the General Plan as proposed by General Plan Amendment 2023-03 and the City Council approves the General Plan Amendment 2023-03 as reflected in Exhibit A – 2023 Land Use Element Update.

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3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of July 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk

CITY OF ARVIN
By:

OLIVIA TRUJILLO, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

NATHAN HODGES, City Attorney
Hodges Law Group
I, ______________________________, City Clerk of the City of Arvin, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin on the date and by the vote indicated herein.

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Exhibit A – 2023 Land Use Element Update
Cover Page of the General Plan – Update 2023.

Introduction to the Arvin General Plan.
2023 Land Use Element of the General Plan.

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Arvin General
Plan

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Cover Art:

Alejandra Gutierrez, Sierra Vista School (Upper Left)
Isabel, Sierra Vista School (Upper Right)
Juana Garcia, Bear Mountain Elementary School (Lower Left) Diego Colmenares Sierra Vista School (Lower Right)

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City of Arvin
General Plan
Historical Updates and Amendments
Adopted by the Arvin City Council on August 21, 2012
Resolution No. 2012-34 – Introduction, Land Use Element, Conservation and Open Space Element, Air Quality Element, Community Health Element, Implementation.

General Plan Updated:

Resolution No. 2018-23 – Housing Element
Resolution No. 2019- 03 - Safety Element Update
Resolution No. 2019-09 – Land Use Element Update
Resolution No. 2019-41 – Water Element
Resolution No. 2023-10 - Environmental Justice Element
Resolution No. 2023-XX Land Use Element Update
Resolution No. 2023-XX Housing Element 2023-2031 Update City of Arvin
200 Campus Drive
Arvin, California 93203

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City of Arvin
General Plan Update as of
July 2023
City Council (2023)
Olivia Trujillo, Mayor
Daniel Borreli, Mayor Pro Tern
Donny Horton, Councilmember
Susana Reyes, Councilmember
Juan Murillo, Councilmember
Planning Commission (2023)
Joshlyn Horton, Chairperson
Anaiza Prado, Vice Chairperson
Sergio Hernandez, Planning Commissioner
Fatima Gonzalez, Planning Commissioner
Rubie Carmona, Planning Commissioner
City of Arvin – Management (2023)
Jeffrey Jones, City Manager/Finance Director
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Nathan Hodges, City Attorney – Hodges Law Group
Megan Miller, Human and Community Resources Manager
Oscar Fuentes, City Engineer
Chris Soriano, City Planner
Christine Viterelli, Grants Manager

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City Council
2019 2012
Jose Gurrola, Mayor Tim Tarver, Mayor
Jazmin Robles, Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Guzman, Mayor Pro Tem Gabriela Martinez, Councilmember Jose Flores, Council Member Olivia Trujillo, Councilmember Steven Ojeda, Council Member Mark S. Franetovich, Councilmember Toni Pichardo, Council Member Planning Commission
2019 2012
VACANT, Chair Lonnie Ferguson, Chairperson
Janett Zavala, Vice Chairperson Victor Garcia, Vice Chairperson Yesenia Martinez, Planning
Commissioner
Martha Flores, Commissioner
Miguel Rivera, Planning Commissioner George LaFavor, Commissioner Gerardo Tinoco, Planning Commissioner Aurelio Reyna, Commissioner City of Arvin
2019 2012
Richard G. Breckinridge, City Manager Tim Chapa, City Manager Cecilia Vela, City Clerk Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Shannon L. Chaffin, City Attorney – Aleshire
& Wynder
Issac A. George, Director of Planning &
Building (Former)
Jeffery Jones, Finance Director Greg Collins and Karl C. Schoettler, Contract Planner, Collins & Schoettler
Planning Consultants
Adam Ojeda, City Engineer, DeWalt
Corporation
Rachel H. Richman, City Attorney,
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Pawan Gill, Administrative Services Director
Jake Raper, AICP City Planner – JAS
Consultants
Mitzy Cuxum – Senior Planner
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City of Arvin – Management – January 2023
Jeffrey Jones, City Manager/Finance Director
Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Nathan Hodges, City Attorney – Hodges Law Group
Megan Miller, Human and Community Resources Manager
Oscar Fuentes, City Engineer
Chris Soriano, City Planner
Christine Viterelli, Grants Manager
General Plan 2023 Update Funded by:

SB2 Planning Grants Program, Calif. Department of Housing and Community Development 2022-23
General Plan Team – 2012
GRC Associates, Inc.

General Plan Advisory Group
Arvin Chamber of Commerce, Victor Garcia
Arvin Unified School District, Dr. Michelle McLean, Superintendent California Rural Legal Assistance, Ruby Renteria
ChangeLab Solutions, Heather Wooten
Committee for a Better Arvin, Salvador Partida
Dolores Huerta Foundation, Camila Chavez and Timoteo Prado Kern County Public Health Services Department, Dr. Avtar Nijjer-Sidhu Local Government Commission, Laura Podolsky
The Center for Race, Poverty and Environment, Laura Baker Acknowledgment of Artwork – 2012
Students of Sierra Vista Elementary School
Students of Bear Mountain Elementary School
General Plan 2012 Update Funded by:

California Department of Conservation, Sustainable Communities Planning Grant

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The California Endowment
Kern Council of Governments FY 2010-2011 Overall Work Program and Financial Plan Table of Contents
Updated July 2023
INTRODUCTION (2012- Reso No 2012-34)...........................................................I-1 City of Arvin..........................................................................................................I-1 Purpose of the General Plan ................................................................................I-1 Planning Area .......................................................................................................I-3 Key Supporting Documents, Other Plans and Planning Tools .............................I-3 Content of the General Plan ................................................................................I-8 Community Participation ...................................................................................I-10 LAND USE ELEMENT (Amended 2023 -Resolution No. 2023-XX) (Amended 2019 – Reso No 2019-09 ) (2012- Reso No 2012-34)
Introduction ..................................................................................................... LU-1 Authority .......................................................................................................... LU-1 Purpose ............................................................................................................ LU-2 Relationships to Other Elements, Plans and Planning Tools ........................... LU-2 Land Use Designations and Corresponding Zoning ........................................ LU-5 Measuring Density and Intensity ..................................................................... LU-8 General Plan Land Use Diagram ...................................................................... LU-9 Description of Land Use Designations ........................................................... LU-11 (Updated 2023 and February 12, 2019)
Holding Capacity ............................................................................................ LU-16 Disadvantaged Community and SB244 (Updated February 12, 2019)………..LU-20 Land Use Element Goals and Policies ............................................................ LU-25 CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT (2012- Reso No 2012-34) ................. CO-1 Introduction .....................................................................................................CO-1 Authority ..........................................................................................................CO-1 Purpose ............................................................................................................CO-2 Relationship to Other Elements, Plans and Planning Tools.............................CO-2 Existing Conditions and Policy Conerns...........................................................CO-6 Conservation and Resource Management.......................................................CO-6

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Natural Resources..........................................................................................CO-13 Public Health and Safety ................................................................................CO-14 Recreation/Cultural/Community ...................................................................CO-17 Conservation and Open Space Element Goals and Policies...........................CO-21 AIR QUALITY ELEMENT (2012- Reso No 2012-34) ..................................................AQ-1 Introduction .....................................................................................................AQ-1 Authority ..........................................................................................................AQ-2 Purpose ............................................................................................................AQ-2 Relationship to Other Plans and Planning Tools..............................................AQ-2 Air Quality Issues..............................................................................................AQ-4 Land Use Regulations and Development Patterns ..........................................AQ-9 Energy Conservation in Building Construction and Operations ....................AQ-10 Air Quality Element Goals and Policies..........................................................AQ-11 COMMUNITY HEALTH ELEMENT (2012- Reso No 2012-34) .................................... CH-1 Introduction .....................................................................................................CH-1 Authority ..........................................................................................................CH-1 Purpose ............................................................................................................CH-2 Relationship to Other Elements, Plans and Planning Tools.............................CH-2 The Built Environment and Health...................................................................CH-3 Health Issues Facing Arvin................................................................................CH-4 Community Health Element Goals and Policies...............................................CH-9 CIRCULATION ELEMENT (August 21, 2012 – Reso No 2012-33) ...........................C-1 HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-2031 (July XX, 2023 – Reso No. 2023- XX) (March 27, 2018 – Reso No 2018-23) .........................................................................................H-1 NOISE ELEMENT (1988) .................................................................................... N-1 SAFETY ELEMENT (January 22, 2019 – Reso No. 2019-03 ).....................................1 Purpose .................................................................................................................3 Relationship to Other General Plan Elements ......................................................3 Context and Settign ...............................................................................................4 Geologic and Seismic Hazards ...............................................................................4 Geologic Hazards ...................................................................................................4 Seismic Hazards .....................................................................................................7 Flood Hazards ......................................................................................................11

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Hazardous Materials ...........................................................................................14 Oil Wells – Sie Develop;et Adjacent to and Over Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells 16 Fire Hazards .........................................................................................................17 Airport Operations ..............................................................................................17 Emergency Services, Preparedness, and Response .............................................19 Goals and Policies ................................................................................................23 Exhibits:

Figue 4.34 – earthquake Shake Map for Kern County ..........................................9 Figure 4.81 City of Arvin Flood Hazards ..............................................................13 Figure 4.82 City of Arvin Wild Fire Risk ...............................................................18 WATER RESOURCES ELEMENT ( Resolution No. 2019—41)……………………………..WR-1 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT (Resolution No. 2023-10) ……………………..EJ-1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT (1988) ................................................. ED-1 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (Reso No 2012-34) .........................................................IP-1 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN February 2013
DRAFT EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT – AIR QUALITY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ELEMENT (February 2012)
1988 GENERAL PLAN (1988)

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Tables
TABLE LU-1 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE – CITY LIMITS (UPDATED 2023) ………….LU-5 TABLE LU-2 CONCEPTUAL GENERAL PLAN LAND USE- SPHERE OF INFLUENCE….LU-7 TABLE LU-3 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CORRESPONDING ZONING………….. LU-8 TABLE LU-4 RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY …………………………………………………………………LU-17 TABLE LU-5 CONCEPTUAL RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY SPHERE OF INFLUENCE……....LU-18 TABLE LU-6 COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC USE CAPACITY…………………LU-19 TABLE LU-7 COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC USE CAPACITY - CONCEPTUAL LAND USE DESIGNATION WITHIN SPHERE OF INFLUENCE……….... LU-19 TABLE CO-1: ARVIN PARKS ..............................................................................CO-19 TABLE IP-1: ARVIN GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS .....................IP-2 Figures
FIGURE I-1: REGIONAL LOCATION OF ARVIN.......................................................I-2 FIGURE I-2: ARVIN PLANNING AREA – Sphere of Influence Updated July 2023.I-4 FIGURE 1-2a: ARVIN GENERAL PLAN – LAFCo ADOPTED SOI 2019……………………..I-5 FIGURE LU-1: FLOOR AREA RATIO....................................................................... LU-9 FIGURE LU-2: ARVIN GENERAL PLAN- LAND USE DIAGRAM-CITY LIMITS AND

CONCEPTUAL LAND USE DIAGRAM WITHIN THE SPHERE OF
INFLUENCE Udated July 2023 (Updated February 12, 2019) ............... LU-10 FIGURE CO-1: ACTIVE OIL WELLS.......................................................................CO-12 FIGURE CO-2: FEMA FLOODING MAP................................................................CO-16 FIGURE CO-3: PUBLIC SERVICES ........................................................................CO-20 FIGURE AQ-1: ANTHROPOGENIC ROG EMISSIONS BY SOURCE, 2008.................AQ-8 Diagram
DIAGRAM SOI-1 ARVIN GENERAL PLAN – LAFCO ADOPTED SOI FEBRUARY 2019 – …. CORRECTED RECORDING JANUARY 18, 2024 DOC #223007096……… ……………..LU-6

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INTRODUCTION
City of Arvin
The City of Arvin was incorporated in 1960, and is located in the southern-most portion of California's Central Valley. The City, known as “The Garden in the Sun,” is situated in one of the most fertile and productive agricultural areas of the nation. As a city of approximately five square miles in size, it is surrounded by farmland and is economically dependent on agricultural activities. The City is home to approximately 19,588 (2020 Census) residents , and since the 1970’s, has grown by roughly 30 percent each decade. Currently, Arvin is the seventh largest city in population of the 11 cities in Kern County — larger than the City of Shafter, but smaller than Wasco. Figure I-1 illustrates the location of Arvin in the Kern County.

The benefits that growth and development bring to the City’s housing supply, economic wellbeing and tax base are complicated by the equally important concerns of environmental quality and natural resource protection. Arvin already faces enormous challenges pertaining to air quality and safe drinking water; while the causes of these problems are regional in scope and, therefore, largely outside of the City’s control, increased development will make these issues harder to address. In addition, the level of development required to accommodate future growth will necessitate encroachment on the agricultural areas that support businesses that employ nearly half of all working-age Arvin residents. A balance must exist between these priorities if the City is to grow in a healthy and sustainable manner, and the General Plan seeks to achieve that balance.

Purpose of the General Plan
Every city and county in California is required by State law to prepare and maintain a comprehensive planning document
called a general plan. The general plan is the long-range “blueprint” for a jurisdiction and guides development
decisions, identifies long-term objectives for the next 15-20 years and contains policies and actions to help achieve community goals over that period of time. The general plan addresses all aspects of development and community
enhancement. The General Plan serves as a blueprint
for the physical development of the city. It sets long
term physical, economic, social, and environmental
goals for a jurisdiction and identifies the types of
development needed to achieve those goals. The nine
(9) required Elements of the General Plan (Land Use, Housing, Circulation, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, Air Quality, and Environmental Justice) The general plan serves to:
▪ Articulate a 15-20 year vision for the
future growth of the City;
▪ Identify the City’s land use, circulation,
housing, environmental, economic, and
social goals, policies and actions; and
▪ Provide direction in the planning and
evaluation of future development and
resource allocation decisions.

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and the City’s two (2) optional elements, Water Resources Element, and Community Health Element, complement each other, and provide a comprehensive plan for the future of the jurisdiction.

This General Plan will provide direction to the administrative and legislative functions within the City and help provide guidance to effectively determine desired development and revitalization. In addition, the General Plan will aid in prioritizing needed infrastructure projects in the City.

REGIONAL LOCATION OF ARVIN
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Planning Area
California State law requires that all general plans cover the area within the boundaries of the adopting city or county and “any land outside its boundaries which in the planning agency’s judgment bears relation to its planning.” The boundaries of the City are illustrated in Figure I-2. In addition, each city should consider its sphere of influence adopted by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) into the planning area.

The sphere of influence designates the physical boundaries and services area of a city. Each county’s LAFCO is responsible for establishing a sphere for each city and special district in the county. The purpose of the sphere is to act as a benchmark for future annexation decisions.

Cities cannot establish their own sphere of influence. The City of Arvin City Council submitted Resolution No. 2018-68 on November 5, 2018, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Requesting and authorizing an Applicationapplication for, and the initiation of, a sphere of Influence Amendment. LAFCO has sole responsibility for making this determination. LAFCo approved the City of Arvin’s Sphere of Influence in 2019 and recorded LAFCo Commission Resolution of Determination on January 18, 2023, Doc# 223007096. Figure I-2 and I-2a also illustrates Arvin’s sphere of influence, which is located adjacent to the north, south, east, and west boundaries of the city limits.

Key Supporting Documents, Other Plans and
Planning Tools
Assembly Bill 32
The State of California passed The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32).

This act commits the state to reducing ggreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, and to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. The California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.) (CEQA) requires feasible mitigation of significant environmental impacts arising from a city’s land use policies and development projects. The legislation aims to reduce GHG emission through transportation and land use planning. AB 32 requires the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to adopt regulations requiring the reporting and verification of statewide GHG emissions and to monitor and enforce compliance. The bill requires ARB to adopt rules and regulations in an open public process to achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective GHG emission reduction.

AB 32 authorizes ARB to adopt market-based compliance mechanisms that meet certain requirements. ARB is responsible for monitoring compliance with and enforcing any rule, regulation, order, emission limitation, emissions reduction measure, or market-based compliance mechanism it adopts.

Figure I-2

ARVIN PLANNING AREA

FIGURE I-2a ARVIN PLANNING AREA

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Senate Bill 375
In 2008, California passed the companion bill SB 375, the Sustainable Communities Planning Act, which provided the implementation policies to reach the GHG emission reduction goals through integration of transportation and land use planning. It requires metropolitan planning organizations to create a Sustainable Communities Strategy to reduce GHG emissions and requires that funding decisions for regional transportation projects be internally consistent with the strategy. SB 375 ties state transportation funding decisions to land use and links regional planning efforts, such as the Kern Regional Blueprint Program which intregrates transportation, housing, land use, economic development and environmental planning.

As part of SB 375, the Strategic Growth Council (SGC), a state cabinet level committee created to coordinate the sustainable planning activities of state agencies, developed the following 12 guiding principles of sustainability:

1. Improve air and water quality.

2. Promote public health.

3. Promote equity.

4. Increase housing affordability.

5. Promote infill and compact development.

6. Revitalize urban and community centers.

7. Protect natural resources and agricultural lands.

8. Reduce automobile usage and fuel consumption.

9. Improve infrastructure systems.

10. Promote water conservation.

11. Promote energy efficiency and conservation.

12. Strengthen the economy.

In addition, the California Air Resources Board Guidance on Planning to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions provides assistance to local governments on meeting the targets for GHG emissions. Some of the key principles include:
▪ Aggressive land use and transportation planning policies, including more compact, mixed-use development with higher residential and employment densities served by transit.
▪ Increased opportunities for more affordable and workforce housing strategically located in mixed-use sites near employment or public transportation.

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▪ Programs to reduce vehicle trips, like employee transit incentives, telework programs, car-sharing, parking policies, public education programs and other strategies.
▪ Creation of complete neighborhoods with local services within walking distance. ▪ Congestion pricing strategies to provide a method of efficiently managing traffic demand while raising funds for needed transit, bike and pedestrian infrastructure investment.
▪ Changes in travel and land development likely to result from passenger rail expansion.
▪ Promotion of energy and water efficient buildings (LEED) through green building ordinances, project timing prioritization and other implementing tools. ▪ Promotion of green procurement and alternative fuel vehicle use through municipal mandates and voluntary bid incentives.
▪ Support for urban forestry through tree planting requirements and programs.

Kern Regional Blueprint Program
The Kern Regional Blueprint Program (“Blueprint Program”), developed by Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) and adopted in 2008, addresses the future of the County. KernCOG is a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), that addresses regional transportation issues and facilitates orderly development and growth within Kern County and its 11 incorporated cities. The Blueprint Program is part of a larger eight-county San Joaquin Valley process, which is designed to help regions plan for future growth and quality of life through the integration of transportation, housing, land use, economic development and environmental protection. The Blueprint Program calls for more compact, efficient development and the need for multi-modal transportation improvements to reduce vehicle miles traveled and improve quality of life. The Blueprint Program also recognizes the need to protect Kern County’s diverse ecological spectrum which includes mountains, deserts, valleys, extensive watersheds and agricultural domains. Elected officials from each city and county throughout the Valley will determine how their jurisdictions will accommodate the regional vision.

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Arvin Municipal Code
As required by State law, the Arvin Municipal Code
serves as the primary tool for implementing the
goals and policies of the General Plan. Title 17 of
the Municipal Code comprises the Zoning
Ordinance, which specifies permitted uses and
development standards for each zone, such as
density, minimum lot size, building heights and
setbacks, parking requirements and other
standards. The Land Use Element of the General
Plan defines the land use policies and the Zoning
Ordinance provides the detailed and specific
regulations and standards for all development
projects within the City.

The development standards within the Zoning Ordinance will be updated subsequent to the adoption of the Land Use Element. The updated Zoning Ordinance will reflect "green" concepts, including sustainable development and energy efficiency standards and regulations.

Enterprise Zone
In 2008, an Enterprise Zone totaling 1,116 acres was
established in Arvin. This Enterprise Zone is a specific area targeted by the State of California for economic
revitalization, in partnership with the City and private businesses. As part of the partnership, the State
grants incentives and benefits to businesses in the
Enterprise Zones to encourage economic growth and
job creation by offering tax advantages and incentives
to businesses locating within the zones’ boundaries.

As shown in Figure I-3, the Enterprise Zone is located
along Bear Mountain Boulevard, Sycamore Road, and
the industrial areas on Comanche Drive as well as to
the east of Derby Street. Under State law, all
development applications, including applications
within the Enterprise Zone, must be consistent with
the General Plan and comply with the development
standards of the Zoning Ordinance.

Figure I-3

ENTERPRISE ZONE
Arvin City Hall

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Opportunity Zone
Website: https://eig.org/opportunityzones - City of Arvin has been given a glowing, if possibly underreported, opportunity. Two census tracts, 63.03 and 63.04 have been specially designated by the federal government, which allows private investors to receive reduction in capital gains taxes.

Arvin’s Opportunity Zone is bounded by Hwy 223 (Bear Mountain Boulevard) to the south, Sycamore Road to the north, Tower Line Road on the west and Malaga Road on the east.

The IRS provides new clarity on the process for obtaining Opportunity Fund certification: To become Qualified Opportunity Fund, an eligible taxpayer self certifies. (Thus, no approval or action by the IRS is required.) To self-certify, a taxpayer merely completes a form (which will be released in the summer of 2018) and attaches that form to the taxpayer’s federal income tax return for the taxable year. (The return must be filed timely, taking extensions into account.)
The city of Arvin has been given a glowing, if possibly underreported, opportunity.

Two census tracts, 63.03 and 63.04, have been specially designated by the federal government, which allows private investors to receive reductions in capital gains taxes.

Geographic inequality is a hot term these days. I've heard it referenced everywhere lately. And ifs a real thing. too. Research show that residential sorting by income has significantly increased over the past 45 years. This sorting has resulted in more Americans living in communities that represent the poles of the income distribution rather than the middle.

The federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created an economic development tool known as '·opportunity zones'·. The program is designed to encourage long-term investments in low- income areas. The goal is to get capital to these struggling census tracts. The program gives patient investors and developers significant tax incentives in exchange for long-term investment in distressed or low-income areas.

This opportunity zone program has the potential to be the largest community investment program in the country, by tapping into trillions of dollars in capital gains held by private investors to create a new source of economic growth for hundreds of lower-income communities around the country.

This is exactly the type of incentive needed to spur investment in the revitalizing urban core of our own city. When the State of California ended Redevelopment in 2012, our city lost the tax increment financing that enabled investment opportunities for the City of Arvin. Urban revitalization in California now relies solely on the private sector. The time has come for the federal government to help incentivize private investment in distressed areas throughout the country.

Under the program, investors in opportunity zones (via a fund or direct investment in real estate or companies located there) get temporary deferral of accumulated capital gains, up to a 15 percent basis step-up on capital gains invested. and the big windfal1 - a capital gains bill of zero on new gains for investments held t e n ( 1 0 ) years. Under this scheme, taxpayers have the option to defer tax on a capital gain by investing the gain in an Opportunity Zone Fund. The Opportunity Zone Fund is a fund set up as either a

Taxpayers who invest in an Opportunity Zone Fund do not need to live or work in the qualifying zone to invest in the funds. The idea of the program is that it will incentivize investment in communities that have had trouble attracting investment, thereby spurring economic growth.

Key features of the Opportunity Zones incentive
The fundamental purpose of Opportunity Zones is to encourage long-term equity investments in struggling communities. ln pursuing this goal. Congress established an incentive framework flexible enough to support a broad array of investments and encourage creative local implementation strategies. The unique structure - and or investors and create an important new asset class of investments. Congress equity focus - of this incentive has the potential to unlock an entirely new category designed Opportunity Zones to complement existing community development programs while incorporating lessons learned from previous place-based efforts.

Two of its most important distinguishing features:
• First it is a highly flexible incentive that can be used to fund an array of equity investments in a variety of different sectors. This is critical, because lowincome communities have a wide range of needs, and Opportunity Zones at their best will recruit investments in a variety of mutually enforcing enterprises that together improve the equilibrium of the local community. The structural flexibility extends to Opportunity Funds, the intermediaries that raise and deploy capital into Opportunity Zones. These funds can be nimble in responding to market interest and opportunity, thereby widening the aperture of investors who can participate. And, because Oppo11unity Funds do not need pre-approval for transactions, the cost, complexity, and time needed to deploy capital should be lower than in other programs. • Second, the incentive is nationally scalable. There is no fixed cap on the amount on capital that can be channeled to target communities via Opportunity Funds, nor is there a limit on the number of Opportunity Zones that can receive investments in any given year. This scalability derives from that fact that investors are incented to reinvest their own capital gains without any up-front subsidy or allocation. EIG's analysis of Federal Reserve data found an estimated $6.1 trillion dollars in unrealized capital gains held by U.S. households and corporations as of the end of 2017. Even a small fraction of these gains reinvested into Opportunity Zones would make it the largest economic development initiative in the country.

Flexibility and scalability are essential ingredients because they unlock the vast creativity and problem-solving potential of communities and the marketplace in ways that would not be possible under a more prescriptive policy framework.

Congress and the Administration should do everything possible to preserve and enhance these features as implementation moves forward in the months ahead, including through technical statutory refinements that will help ensure strong uptake among a broad spectrum of investors.

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California Environmental Quality Act
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was adopted by the State legislature in 1970 to require thorough environmental analysis of any project that might affect the environment.

Under CEQA, most projects that require discretionary approval by a public agency must first be reviewed to determine related environmental effects.

As part of the adoption process, CEQA requires an environmental assessment of the General Plan Update. An environmental Initial Study was prepared and the City, as the lead agency, prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) to meet the CEQA requirements.

Existing Conditions Report
As part of the General Plan 2012 update process, the City prepare the Existing Conditions Report which examined the nature and extend of key land use, air quality and health-related issues facing Arvin. Based on a basic understanding of these issue, goals, policies and action programs were developed and incorporated into the General Plan. The four sections of the Existing Conditions Report included information on: 1) the community profiles; 2) the local and regional air quality conditions, 3) the community health; and 4) the indictors and the built environment. The Existing Conditions Report is included in the technical appendix to the General Plan.

Contents of the General Plan
State law requires that each general plan address seven topics: land use, housing, circulation, open space, conservation, safety and noise. In addition, all local jurisdictions in the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin, including Arvin, are required under AB 170 to include an air quality element in the general plan. While a city is required to address the mandatory topics or elements, State law offers considerable flexibility to cities and allows other topics that are relevant to the community. California Government Code Section 65303 enables a city to adopt “any other elements or address any other subjects, which, in the judgment of the legislative body, relate to the physical development of the county or city.” Once adopted, an optional element carries the same legal weight as any of the seven mandatory elements and must be consistent with the General Plan elements. The City of Arvin has chosen to include, as part of the General Plan Update, the optional Community Health Element. The optional Economic Development Element, along with the mandated Noise and Safety Elements of the General Plan remain unchanged from the General Plan adopted in 1988. The city adopted the 2019 optional Water Element and in 2023 adopted the Environmental Justice Element as mandated by State law. State law also prescribes the content for each element but allows a general plan format that best fits the unique circumstances of the city.

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The City of Arvin General Plan includes the seven mandated Elements, Air Quality Element, Environmental Justice Element and the three optional Elements. Each element is briefly describe below:

Land Use Element
The Land Use Element has been updated. The Element designates the type and intensity of uses, and general distribution of the land for residential, commercial, industrial, education, parks, and other public uses. The Land Use Element promotes a better quality of life for its residents and business community through policies and action programs that create compatible uses in an attractive built environment.

Conservation and Open Space Element
This Conservation and Open Space Element, which has been updated, focuses policies on the conservation, preservation and utilization of the City's natural resources including open space, water resources, and sensitive environmental areas, and the enhancement of recreational opportunities, such as neighborhood parks and recreational programs.

Housing Element
The Housing Element assesses the current and projected housing needs for all residents of the City. In addition, it includes policies and program for maintaining and preserving affordable housing, removing constraints in the production of new housing, providing adequate sites to achieve a variety and diversity of housing, and promoting equal housing opportunities for residents. The Housing Element is required by State law to be updated approximately every (10) years. In July 2023, the Arvin City Council adopted the 2023- 20313 Housing Element, which was subsequently certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development.

Circulation Element
The Circulation Element identifies the general location and extent of existing and future major thoroughfares, transportation routes, bicycle routes and other local public utilities and facilities. Goals and policies address issues related to improving the operation and maintenance of citywide transportation facilities and services through the year 2030. This Element has been updated and supersedes the Circulation Element adopted in 1988.

Safety Element
The Safety Element establishes goals, policies, and measures to protect the community and its residents from geologic, flooding and fire-related hazards. The Safety Element was adopted in 1988.

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Noise Element
The Noise Element identifies and appraises Arvin’s noise environment and establishes acceptable noise level standards, goals and policies for different types of land uses within the City. The Noise Element was adopted in 1988.

Air Quality Element
The Air Quality Element describes the local air quality conditions and local, regional, state and federal air quality regulations and standards. This Element's goal is to improve the air quality and protect the community from risks associated with chronic exposure to air pollutants. The Air Quality Element is new to the General Plan Community Health Element The Community Health Element assesses the current health needs of the City. Policies ranging from clean air, physical activity, to access to health foods promotes a healthy environment for residents to live, work, and play.

Environmental Justice Element - 2023
The Environmental Justice Element emphasis an open and transparent public process that improves the quality of life relative to a cleaner and healthier environment. Environmental justice policies and laws are established to ensure that all people, regardless of race, color, national origin or income, have equal protection from environmental hazards where they live, work and play.

Furthermore, all people should have the equal ability to participate in, and influence, the decision-making process regarding environmental regulations.

Community Health Element
The Community Health Element assesses the current health needs of the City. Policies ranging from clean air, physical activity, to access to health foods promote a healthy environment for residents to live, work, and play.

Economic Development Element
The Economic Development Element was adopted in 1988. The key goal of this Element is to improve the economic climate of the City by increasing employment opportunities, attracting and retaining commercial and industrial businesses, and promoting efficient use of natural resources while encouraging economic development in the City.

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Water Element - 2019
The Water Element establishes Arvin’s goal to have a meaningful, long-term water management program, the City along with the Arvin Community Services District will need a game plan, one that be translated into effective water conservation while also improving the Arvin’s “quality of life”.

Community Participation
In 2012, to accurately address community needs and
values, it is important to receive input and feedback
from all segments of the community. Community
participation in the General Plan update process
included residents, businesses and representatives
from community organizations who contributed their
insight and vision into the planning effort and helped
develop the goals and policies contained in the General Plan. Additionally, the community participation
program provided information on the state of the City
in terms of existing conditions, recent trends and areas of need. The adoption of the Water Element,
Environmental Justice Element, and update of the
2023-20313 Housing Element conducted workshops and public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council.

Community Workshops and Design Charrette
The City of Arvin, with the assistance of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and the Committee for a Better Arvin, conducted a community workshop for the development of the Land Use, Conservation and Open Space, Air Quality and Community Health Elements of the Arvin General Plan. The purpose of the meeting was to hear the community's key concerns and suggestions on addressing the issues facing the City. This meeting was held in January 2012 at the Arvin Veterans Hall. To ensure that everyone understood the planning process and was heard, the community workshoop was conducted in Spanish and interpreted to English.

In May 2012, a four-day design charrette was conducted in the City. The design charrette was focused on designing livable and healthy neighborhoods at two key opportunity sites within the City. The sites included the vacant land north of Bear Mountain Boulevard between Comanche Drive and Campus Drive and the 72-acre vacant site at Sycamore Road and Meyer Street.

January 2012 Community Workshop

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General Plan Advisory Group
A General Plan Advisory Group was formed with key representatives of community organizations and local agencies. The Advisory Group provided valuable social, economic, health information and insight on issues facing the City. The Advisory Group met on a monthly basis from October 2011 through July 2012. Goals and policies in the Land Use, Conservation and Open Space, Air Quality and Community Health Elements were discussed with the Advisory Group.

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LAND USE ELEMENT
Introduction
The City of Arvin, a small rural town located in the heart of California, has the building blocks to establish itself as a great community as it grows.

However, the City also faces significant social and economic challenges as it looks to the future. The City's population has expanded by roughly 30 percent each decade since the 1970s, a trend that is likely to continue at a similar rate into the foreseeable future. This growth should be celebrated as a sign of increasing prosperity, as the City and its surrounding area provide employment opportunities and lifestyles that make Arvin a desirable place to live.

At the same time, growth and development bring challenges to the City by requiring additional public services and infrastructure such as parks and schools, police and fire protection, affordable housing, as well as the need to protect the environment and the area’s productive agricultural lands. A balance must exist between these priorities if the City is to grow in a healthy and sustainable manner, and this Land Use Element seeks to achieve that balance.

Authority
The Land Use Element is one of the seven general plan elements the State of California has mandated, requiring that city and county governments adopt a General Plan. Government Code Section 65302(a) requires a land use element as part of the general plan and reads as follows:
“A land use element which designates the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, and other categories of public and private uses of the land. The land use element shall include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan which are subject to flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such areas.” Adriana Chavez, Sierra Vista Elementary
School
Adriana Chavez, Sierra Vista Elementary
School

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Purpose
The purpose of the Land Use Element is to establish the community’s vision for the future and outline a clear but flexible policy framework for translating that vision into reality. Its goal is to provide informed guidance for long-term decisionmaking that will determine the form and extent of the City as it grows and evolves over time. In service of this goal, it includes a set of policies and action programs that collectively form an integrated strategy to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for the community. These policies and actions are anticipated to guide the City in terms of how it accommodates for physical and economic development, and how it preserves and manages the community's precious resources. Furthermore, the Land Use Element policies reflect the principals of sustainable communities and SB 375, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through integrated transportation and land use planning.

Relationship with Other Elements, Plans and Planning Tools Assembly Bill 32
The State of California passed AB 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act, the landmark climate change legislation of 2006. This act commits the state to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, and to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. The California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.) (CEQA) requires feasible mitigation of significant environmental impacts arising from a city’s land use policies and development projects. The legislation aims to reduce GHG emission in these two areas:
▪ Land Use. Land use is a significant contributor of GHG emissions, and local governments must make decisions regarding land use with AB 32’s goals in mind.
▪ General Plans. Local governments must incorporate AB 32 analysis into their general plans, specific plans, and other planning and design documents.

Senate Bill 375
In 2008, California passed the companion bill SB 375, which provides the implementation policies to reach the GHG emission reduction goals through transportation and land use planning. It requires metropolitan planning organizations to create a Sustainable Communities Strategy to reduce GHG emissions and requires that funding decisions for regional transportation projects be internally consistent with the strategy. SB 375 ties state transportation funding decisions to land use and links regional planning efforts, such as the Kern Regional Blueprint Program for transportation and housing.

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) Guidance on Planning to Reduce GHG Emissions provides guidance for local governments on meeting the targets for GHG emissions. Details of SB 375 are described in the Introduction chapter of the General Plan.

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Kern Regional Blueprint Program
The Kern Regional Blueprint Program (“Blueprint Program”), adopted in 2008 by Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG), articulates a long-term vision for development and growth within Kern County and its 11 incorporated cities.

The Blueprint Program is part of a larger eight-county San Joaquin Valley-wide process. The Blueprint Program is designed to help member cities plan for future growth and improve the quality of life through the integration of transportation, housing, land use, economic development and environmental protection. The following are the guiding principles for the Blueprint Program:
▪ Conserve energy and natural resources, and develop alternatives. ▪ Provide adequate and equitable services.
▪ Enhance economic vitality.
▪ Provide a variety of housing choices.
▪ Use and improve existing community assets and infrastructure. ▪ Use compact, efficient development and/or mixed land uses where appropriate. ▪ Provide a variety of transportation choices.
▪ Conserve undeveloped land and spaces.
▪ Increase civic and public engagement.

Arvin Municipal Code
As required by the State law, the Arvin Municipal Code serves as the primary tool for implementing the goals and policies of the General Plan’s Land Use policies. Title 17 Zoning of the Municipal Code comprises the Zoning Ordinance. It specifies permitted uses and development standards for each zone, such as density, minimum lot size, building heights and setbacks, parking standards and others.

Community Health and Air Quality Elements
An important consideration in developing the land use policies contained in this element is the effect they will have on Arvin’s public health and air quality, two topics that are addressed in detail in the Community Health and Air Quality Elements of the General Plan. Land use policies contribute to improvements in these two areas by shaping the built environment — the physical, human-made surroundings that provide the setting in which we live, work and play.

Residents’ ability to choose whether or not to drive a car, to obtain healthy food, and to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines are influenced by three important characteristics of the built environment: development patterns, site and building design, and the design of streets and public spaces. ▪ Development patterns that incorporate a variety of housing types and locate jobs and services close to neighborhoods can contribute to healthier lifestyles and reduce reliance on automobile travel by enabling more residents to live within walking or bicycling distance of neighborhood services. ▪ Good site design --the placement of buildings on their lots and their relationship to the street and sidewalk-- can contribute to the ease of non-automobile travel by offering safe pedestrian access and making public spaces more inviting.

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▪ The design of streets and public spaces can make it easier for residents to get around without a car by including safe, pleasant sidewalks, crosswalks and bicycle paths, and can serve as a resource for residents to engage in physical activity and gather with their neighbors.

These design concepts and principles are identified in the Existing Conditions Report, Appendix of the General Plan as areas where the City could potentially improve. Thus, included in the Land Use Element are policies to encourage “infill” development on vacant parcels within the City’s existing built-up area; to incorporate complementary land uses (i.e., residences, small groceries, public services, etc.) within new development; to require safe and convenient pedestrian access to new buildings; and to require major new development to incorporate innovative street designs that encourage safe driving, accommodate walking and bicycling, and allow for sociability between neighbors. These and other policies are intended to more effectively place Arvin on a path to improved quality of life, cleaner air, and healthier living.

Planning for Physical and Economic Development
The City’s strategy for land use is to designate the general distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land for residential, commercial, and industrial activities, and public uses such government buildings, schools and parks, and other categories of public and private land uses identified in the planning process. One of the goals in planning for physical development is to accommodate future growth in the most sustainable and logical manner, as well as to provide for the health and safety of its residents.

This Element is aimed to set development standards to ensure separation between incompatible uses, and to maintain the high quality of housing and commercial development. Physical composition not only affects the health and safety of residents, but also affects the economic vitality of businesses within the City. Designations of land uses, particularly for commercial development, must allow businesses to be easily accessible and industrial uses must not only be placed safely away from residential uses, but situated and configured in a manner that allows them to thrive and expand.

Public Health and Safety
A sustainable approach also requires that a community develop in a way that is harmonious with its surroundings, takes into account the hazards posed by natural phenomena, and does not expose present or future residents to excessive risks. In Arvin, such risks mainly take the form of flooding during the storm season, as most of the City is situated in areas with moderate probability of significant flooding. The Land Use Element incorporates policies to guide homes and businesses away from the most flood-prone areas, emphasizing instead recreational and other uses that can be evacuated more easily in the event of an emergency.

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Land Use Designations
Land Use Element identifies how future development will occur in type and intensity and where it will occur within the City over the next 20 years. This Element separates the city into 12 distinct designations: Estate Residential, Residential Reserve, Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, General Commercial, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, Parks, Public Facilities, Schools, and Agricultural. Each land use designation is described with the type of permitted uses and a quantitative measure of permitted intensity. The distribution of land uses is presented in Table LU-1. The Kern County LAFCo approved the City’s sphere of influence in 2019. The adopted sphere of Influence is shown on Diagram SOI-1, below. The city presented a conceptual land use distribution within the sphere of influence. The conceptual distribution of land uses is presented in Table LU-2. As the areas within the sphere of influence is annexed to the City, a general plan land use designation and rezoning will be processed and acted upon by the City Council.

Table LU-1
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE – CITY LIMITS
Land Use Designations Acres
Percent
of Total
Estate Residential 295.0 9.7%
Residential Reserve 179.0 5.9%
Low Density Residential 948.0 31.0
Medium Low Density Residential 14.0 .5
Medium Density Residential 18.0 .6%
High Density Residential 167.0 5.5%
General Commercial 159.0 5.1%
Light Industrial 630.00 20.6
Heavy Industrial 135.00 4.4
Parks 45.0 1.5%
Public Facilities 11.0 .4%
Schools 130.0 4.2%
Agricultural 0.0 0.0%
Streets/ROW 325.0 10.7%
City Total 4.75 Square Miles +/- 3046.0 100.0%
Source: City of Arvin - Medium Low Density Residential is a new (2023) LU designation.

Diagram SOI-1
Arvin General Plan – LAFCO Adopted SOI2-19- Corrected Recording January 18, 2023, Doc# 223007096

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CONCEPTUAL GENERAL PLAN LAND USE – SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Land Use Designations Acres
Percent
of Total
Estate Residential 0 0
Residential Reserve 0 0
Low Density Residential 537.0 23.7
Medium Low Density Residential 0 0
Medium Density Residential 710.73 31.3
High Density Residential 95.09 4.2
General Commercial 44.87 2.0
Light Industrial 128.48 5.7
Heavy Industrial
Parks
Public Facilities 20.0 .9
Schools
Agricultural 731.61 32.2
Streets/ROW
City Total 3.54 Square Miles 2,267.80 100.0%
Source: City of Arvin - Medium Low Density Residential is a new (2023) LU designation.

Table LU-3 shows General Plan Land Use designations and the corresponding zoning. The General Plan Land Use Diagram identifies a land use designation for each parcel in the City and guides the City’s desired future development patterns.

LAND USE AND CORRESPONDING ZONING
Land Use Designation Zoning Districts
Estate Residential E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4 and E-5
Residential Reserve RS-1, A-1, and A-2
Low Density Residential R-1
Medium Low Density Residential R-2
Medium Density Residential R-2 R-3
High Density Residential R-3, R-4
Planned Unit Development PUD
General Commercial C-O, N-C, C-1, C-2
Light Industrial M-1, M-2
Heavy Industrial M-3
Public Facilities PF and All Zones w/ CUP
Agricultural RS-1, A-1, A-2
Parks OS and All Zones w/ CUP
Schools SZ – Schools and All
Zones w/ CUP
Note: Specific Plans are allowed in all land use categories.

Measuring Density and Intensity
State law requires a clear and concise description of land use categories, which includes specified population and intensity standards. To describe the intensity of use, land use planners have developed quantitative measures called density and intensity.

Density describes the population and development capacity of residential land. The General Plan describes density in terms of dwelling units per net acre of land (du/ac), exclusive of present or planned streets and other public rights-ofway.

Development intensity refers to the extent of development on a parcel of land or lot. The General Plan’s method of defining intensity is the relationship between the total floor area of a building and the total area of the lot. This quantification is known as the Floor Area Ratio (FAR), which is determined by dividing the total building floor area by the total size of the parcel. For instance, a 10,000 square foot building on a 20,000 square foot lot has an FAR of 0.5.

Generally, commercial corridors along arterials are at higher intensities than neighborhood retail developments along lower-capacity streets, and thus, better able to accommodate the comings and goings of greater numbers of people.

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As illustrated Figure LU-1, buildings with the same FAR can be designed in different ways – as low rise building covering most of the lot, as mid-size structure with less lot coverage, or as taller structure with ample surrounding open space.

Figure LU-1

FLOOR AREA RATIO
General Plan Land Use Diagram
The General Plan Land Use Diagram provides a visual description of land use policy, indicating the preferred location and types of permitted uses throughout the Planning Area. The land use patterns shown in Figure LU-2 respond to the potential safety concerns, limitation of current infrastructure, and the nature and character of the current City. The Land Use Diagram is consistent with the community’s vision and Zoning Ordinance and all new development projects must be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Diagram. The lands shown within the City of Arvin’s sphere of influence by the diagonal lines show the land use concepts and illustrate the spatial relationships with lands within the current city limits. The land use concepts within the sphere of influence represent the conceptual land uses that may be adopted by the City of Arvin. (Figure LU-2 will be cleaned up after adoption by the City of Arvin City Council)

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Arvin General Plan – Land Use Diagram
Within City Limits and Conceptual Land
Use Diagram within Sphere of Influence
Figure LU-2
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DIAGRAM is subject to Amendment – Current General Plan Land Use Diagram in on file at the Planning Division

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Description of Land Use Designations
Descriptions of each of the land use designations shown on the Land Use Policy Diagram are provided to delineate the general types of uses allowed and their corresponding intensities or densities. These land use descriptions, types and limitations are defined further as specific uses within the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

Residential Designations
Estate Residential
(Maximum Density: 1 unit per 12,000 Square Feet to 1 unit per 2.5 Acres 1 unit per 1.25 acre) The Estate Residential land use designation provides
for a development pattern characterized by a singlefamily residential unit on a lot sizes as large as 1.25 acres. All residential development in this designation
shall be served by City sewer and water services and
shall have full urban improvements.

This land use is appropriately used when developments
are desired to promote larger-lot homes and where the
overall density of an area should be limited because of public facilities, safety or aesthetic concerns. Typical Zoning Designations are: E-1 permitting 1 Dwelling
per 12,000 square feet; E-2 permitting 1 Dwelling per
18,000 square feet; E-3 permitting 1 Dwelling per 24,000 square feet; E-4 permitting 1 Dwelling per 1.0 Acres; and E-5 permitting 1 Dwelling per 2.5 Acres.

Residential Reserve
(Maximum Density: 1 dwelling unit per acre)
The Residential Reserve land use designation is applied to lands that are being actively farmed, or have the capacity to be, but are within the planning area and proposed to be eventually developed. This designation could also be applied to lands that contain agriculturally-related uses, such as packing houses, cold storage operations or agriculturally-related businesses. The purpose of this designation is to protect agriculture from urban encroachment, maintain land in agriculture until the time is appropriate for conversion to urban uses, and to ensure that conflicts do not arise between agriculture and urban uses. Typical Zoning Designation is RS-1 with the limitation of a maximum density of 1 unit per acre.

Estate Single Family Housing

Residences in this category consist generally of
single-family detached houses with private yards.

The two-family homes are typically a duplex with
shared front yard and either common drive
approach or two separate drive approach to the off-street parking. Primary access must be from secondary, collector and local streets. Access from major streets or major highways should be considered only when special design features are included. The typical zoning designation is R-1. and R-2.

Medium Low Density Residential
(Maximum Density: 10 to 16 units per acre)
The Medium Low Density Residential land use designation allows higher density single-family residential developments, two-family residential development, or lower density multi-family units, such as duplexes. The two- family homes are typically a duplex with shared front yard and either common drive approach or two separate drive approach to the off-street parking. The typical zoning designation is R-2.

Low Density Single Family Housing
Duplex Housing

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Medium Density Residential
(Density Range: 16 to 21 24 units per acre)
The Medium Density Residential land use
designation is established to allow for quality multifamily living environment. This category typically includes higher density single-family residential
developments, two-family residential
development, or lower density multi-family units,
such as triplexes, duplexes, apartments, or
condominium units. A minimum residential density
development shall be 16 units per acre. Should
development be proposed at a lower minimum density, it shall be the responsibility of the developer to add additional lands to the Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation and rezone alternative sites to offset the loss of housing opportunities for affordable housing. The replacement of the site(s) for housing opportunity shall occur prior to or concurrent with the development of lower density residential or alternative land use development. Typical zoning designation is R-3. The Mixed Use Overlay Zone permits mixed use development combing the base zone district with residential. The MUO zone district will permit Medium Density Residential development in conjunction with the primary zone district.

High Density Residential
(Density Range: 21 to 24 30 units per acre)
High Density Residential developments consist
typically of multi-family housing projects such as
apartments and condominiums. Areas designated
High Density Residential are to be integrated
thorough the community adjacent to transportation,
community services, and commercial developments.

A minimum residential density development shall be
21 units per acre. Should development be proposed
at a lower than minimum density, it shall be the
responsibility of the developer to add additional lands to the High Density Residential Land Use Designation and rezone alternative sites to offset the loss of housing opportunities for affordable housing. The replacement of the site(s) for housing opportunity shall occur prior to or concurrent with the development of lower density residential or alternative land use development. Typical zoning designation is R-4. The Mixed Use Overlay Zone permits mixed use development combing the base zone district with residential. The MUO zone Medium Density Duplex Housing
High Density Residential Apartments

Commercial Designation
General Commercial
(Maximum FAR 0.5)
The General Commercial land use designation
permits a wide range of retail, wholesale, and service
uses, as well as shopping and office professional
complexes. These commercial types may include
supermarkets, small clothing stores, drug stores, fastfood and sit-down restaurants, automobile service and gasoline supply, banks and savings and loans
establishments, professional offices, medical offices
and clinics, motels and hotels, entertainment
facilities, and other similar functions.

Industrial Designations
Light Industry
(Maximum 1.0 FAR)
The Light Industry designation allows for low-intensity industrial use, with emphasis placed on minimal nuisance or pollution to other uses within the area and to adjacent districts. Permitted uses include warehousing and storage, research and development facilities, limited manufacturing and other uses that are compatible with nearby residential and commercial development.

Retail Commercial
Manufacturing Facility

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Heavy Industry
(Maximum 0.5 FAR)
The Heavy Industry land use designation allows for
intensive and exclusive industrial use. Operations and
activities may be incompatible to surrounding uses. Heavy Industry is designated in areas having “non-sensitive”
uses. Heavy screening and landscaping should be used.

Open Space and Institutional
Designations
Parks
The Parks designation provides for a variety of diversified recreational interests on public lands, including parks, sporting facilities, and picnicking areas. Recreational facilities such as the Arvin Community Center are also included in this designation. There are no intensity restrictions that apply to the Parks category. Small neighborhood pocket parks are permitted in all of the land use designations, subject to approval by the City Council. Typical zoning designation is OS-Open Space.

Public Facilities
(Maximum FAR 0.5 to 1.0)
This designation allows public and semi-public
facilities other than parks, including but not limited
to, city halls, public libraries, police and fire
departments. The designation also includes quasipublic facilities such as public utility facilities, hospitals, water wells, wastewater treatment
facilities, storm drainage basins, other public
facilities and infrastructure, electric power assets
(including renewable energy) communication
equipment, and similar uses. Typical zoning
designation is PF- Public Facilities.

Heavy Industrial Facility

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Schools
The School land use designation allows for educational
institutions, both public and private. Lot coverage will vary depending on needs of the facility. Conditional use permits would allow educational institutions to be in
residential and commercial zones depending on the
intensity of use and subject to approval by the City
Council. Educational institutions in non-school zones are generally private establishments and include tutoring
facilities, day-care, and preschools. The typical zoning designation is SZ-School Zone.

Agriculture
Agricultural Uses
This designation includes lands identified as having
natural resource amenities or characteristics. Typical
zoning designations are A-1 Light Agricultural; A-2
General Agricultural; and Residential Reserve RS-1.

The primary purpose of this designation is to promote
the long-term conservation of land in agricultural use
inside and outside the city limits. Allowed uses include limited single-family residential, farmworker/employee
housing, agriculture, grazing, barns, and equipment
storage, animal husbandry, community gardens, and
similar uses. The maximum allowable density for singlefamily residential one (1) unit per acre. Accessory dwelling units and employee housing consisting of no
more that 36 beds in a group quarter or 12 units or
spaces designed for use by a single family or household are also allowed. The maximum allowable FAR for nonresidential uses is 1.0. This designation has been applied to Arvin Planning Area (the Sphere of Influence adopted in 2019), which includes lands within the city
limits and in the unincorporated areas surrounding the
city.

Agricultural uses can pose land use conflicts with neighboring residential/urban uses. The activities generated by agricultural land uses include crop dusting, pesticide and insecticide spraying, agricultural burning, and regeneration of odor and dust. Therefore, this Land Use Element includes policies and programs that help mitigate land use conflicts and support the protection of agricultural land from complaints.

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Holding Capacity
Residential Capacity
Holding capacity identifies the anticipated distribution of land use acreage and population resulting from implementation of the Land Use Element policies. In Arvin, there are approximately 905.97 gross acres of vacant land currently zoned residential development and available for development.

Approximately, 100 acres are committed at this time for alternate use and cannot be developed at this time. Over time, as properties make the transition from one use to another and as property owners rebuild, land uses and intensities will gradually shift to align with the intent of the Land Use Element. Table LU-4 Residential Capacity summarizes the land use distribution for residential property, typical level of development anticipated, and the levels of development that can be expected from full implementation of land use policies established by the updated General Plan. Arvin's estimated population and housing capacity, based on the General Plan land use, is estimated at 62,788 residents and 11,931 housing units.

Table LU-5 Conceptual Residential Capacity-Sphere of Influence summarizes the land use distribution for residential property with the sphere of influence, typical level of development anticipated based upon the conceptual land use designation, and the levels of development that may be expected from full implementation of land use policies established by the updated General Plan. Arvin'sestimatedpopulation and housing capacity, based on the General Plan land use, is estimated at 69,304 residents and 22,187housing units.

Table LU-4
RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY – CITY LIMITS
Residential Designation
(Max. Density)
Realistic
Density Acres
Dwelling
Units
Total
HHsa HH Size
Total
Pop.

Estate Development
(1 du/1.25 acre) 0.8 du/acre 294.8 236 230 4.64 1,067
Residential Reserve
(1 du/acre) 1 du/acre 179.1 179.1 173.3 4.64 805
Low Density
(10 du/acre) 8 du/acre 948 7,584 7,394 4.64 34,308
Medium Low Density
(16 du/acre) 14 du/acre 14 196 186 4.64 399
Medium Density
(24 du/acre) 22 du/acre 18.0 396 378 4.31 1,629
High Density
(24 du/acre) 20 du/acre 167 3,340 3,190 4.31 13,749
City Total 1,586 11,931 11,551 62,788
a Assumes vacancy rates of 2.5% for Lower Density Residential and 4.8% for Medium and High Density Residential uses

CONCEPTUAL RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Residential Designation
(Max. Density)
Realistic
Density Acres
Dwelling
Units
Total
HHsa HH Size
Total
Pop.

Estate Development
(1 du/1.25 acre)

0.8 du/acre 0 0 0 0 0
Residential Reserve
(1 du/acre) 1 du/acre 0 0 0 0 0
Low Density
(10 du/acre) 8 du/acre 537 4,296 4,188 4.64 19,432
Medium Low Density
(16 du/acre) 14 du/acre 0 0 0 0 0
Medium Density
(24 du/acre) 22 du/acre 710 15,620 14,917 4.31 64,292
High Density
(30 du/acre) 26 du/acre 95 2470 2,351 4.31 10,156
Agricultural
1 du/acre 1 du/acre 731 731 731 4.64 3,392
City Total 2,073 23,118 22,187 69,304
a Assumes vacancy rates of 2.5% for Lower Density Residential and 4.8% for Medium and High Density Residential uses Non-Residential Capacity
Table LU-6 Commercial, Industrial and Public Use Capacity estimates the potential future development in building square feet of commercial, industrial and public uses within the City. These estimates are based on assumptions of future dwelling unit densities and commercial/industrial building intensities According to Table LU-6 estimates,there is a potential for approximately 17,661,700 million square feet of non-residential buildingspacein the City.

Table LU-7 estimates the potential future development, based upon the conceptual land use designation within the sphere of influence, in building square feet of commercial, industrial and public uses within the sphere of influence. These estimates are based on assumptions of future dwelling unit densities and commercial/industrial building intensities According

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to Table LU-7 estimates,there is a potential for approximately 2,558,346 million square feet of non-residential buildingspacein the City.

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC USE CAPACITY
Land Use and Max. Intensities
(Max. FAR)
Realistic
Intensity
(FAR) Acres
Square Footage
Capacity
General Commercial (FAR 0.5) 0.3 159 3,077,812
Light Industrial (FAR 1.0) 0.4 630 10,977,120
Heavy Industrial (FAR 0.5) 0.3 135 1,764,180
Public/Institutional (FAR 0.5)a 0.3 141 1,842,588
City Total 943 17,661,700
a Land use designated Schools and Public Facilities
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COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC USE CAPACITY – CONCEPTUAL LAND USE

DESIGNATION WITHIN SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Land Use and Max. Intensities
(Max. FAR)
Realistic
Intensity
(FAR) Acres
Square Footage
Capacity
General Commercial (FAR 0.5) 0.3 44.87 58,351
Light Industrial (FAR 1.0) 0.4 128.48 2,238,635
Heavy Industrial (FAR 0.5) 0.3 0 0
Public/Institutional (FAR 0.5)a 0.3 20 261,360
City Total 193.35 2,558.346
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A. Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUC)
IV.B.1 City ofArvin- City ofArvin AND Sphere Of Influence (2019 - LAFCo Resolution No. 19-71 dated July 2, 2019 - Environment Justice Element Adopted February 28, 2023 -City CouncilResolution No. 2023-10)
The purposeof SB 244,(Wolk, 2011) is to address thecomplex legal,financial, andpoliticalbarriersthat contribute to regional inequity and infrastructure deficits within disadvantaged unincorporated communities. Including these communities in the long-range planning of a city or county, as required by SB 244, will result in a more efficient delivery system ofservices and infrastructure including but not limited to sewer, water, and structural fire protection. In turn, investment in these services and infrastructure will result in the enhancement and protection of public health and safety for these communities. More relevant description and requirements of SB 244 are discussed below.

On September 24, 2016, Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000), the Planning for Healthy Communities Act, was signed into law mandating that cities and counties adopt an environmental justice (EJ) element or integrate EJ goals, objectives, and policies into other elements of their General Plans.

Municipalities were to adopt or review the environmental justice element, or the environmental justice goals, policies, and objectives in other elements, upon the adoption or next revision of two or more elements concurrently on or after January 1, 2018. "Environmental justice" is defined in California law as the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies (Cal Gov. Code,§ 65040.12, (e).) California is a leader in enacting lawsspecific to environmental justice, including laws directing funding to environmental justice communities (SB 535 and AB 1550), a law creating a community air quality protection program (AB 617), and another that requires environmental justice to be addressed in local government planning (SB J000). In addition, the California Environmental Protection Agency and its Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment have developed an easy-to-use web-based screening tool called CalEnviroScreen that the public and government can use to help identify communities that are disproportionally burdened by multiple sources of pollution. These agencies have also documented the disproportionate impacts of climate change on environmental justice communities.

In an effort to address the inequitable distribution of pollution and associated health effects in lowincome communities and communities of color, the Legislature passed, and Governor Brown signed SB 1000 in 2016, requiring local governments to identify environmental justice communities (called "disadvantaged communities") in their jurisdictions and address environmental justice in their general plans. This new law has several purposes, including to facilitate transparency and public engagement

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in local governments' planning and decision-making processes, reduce harmful pollutants and the associated health risks in environmental justice communities, and promote equitable access to health-inducing benefits, such as healthy food options, housing, public facilities, and recreation (Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice). ln general, environmental justice is a concept that seeks to minimize and equalize the effect of environmental hazards among all people regardless of race, ethnicity or income level.

The City of Arvin is identified as a "disadvantaged community" as per Senate Bill 1000 (2016), it is considered a low-income community as per AB 1550. To facilitate good planning practices and to comply with applicable law, the City is adding the Environmental Justice Element to its General Plan. The Element will be used by the Arvin City Council, other boards, commissions and agencies, developers and the general public in planning for the physical, and soc.io- economic development of the City.

On September 24, 2016, Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000), the Planning for Healthy Communities Act, was signed into law mandating that cities and counties adopt an environmental j u s t i c e (EJ) element or integrate EJ goals, objectives, and policies into other elements of their General Plans.

Cities and Counties are required to adopt an Environmental Justice Element when it is determined that the jurisdiction is a Disadvantaged Community. Utilizing the program identified as the CalEnviroScreen 4.0, it was determined that the City of Arvin and its surrounding area meets one or more of the criteria established by the State of California, refer to the CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Map Results.

The General Plan Environmental Justice Element sets forward goals and policies related to ensuring environmental justice in the City. ln adopting the Environmental Justice Element, the City is ensuring that decisions related to land use and development are made in an equitable manner and take into consideration the health and well-being of our most vulnerable populations.

The key environmental justice topic areas and policies contained in the element are:

1.1 Public Input and Capacity Building

1.2 Land Use and the Environment

1.3 Mobility and Active Living

1.4 Healthy and Affordable Housing
General Plan Consistency
The General Plan serves as a blueprint for the physical development of the City. It sets long term physical, economic, social, and environmental goals for a jurisdiction and identifies the types of development needed to achieve those goals. The nine (9) required Elements of the General Plan

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(Land Use, Housing, Circulation, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, Air Quality, and Environmental Justice) and the City's two (2) optional elements, Water Resources Element, and Community Health Element, complement each other and provide a comprehensive plan for the future of the jurisdiction.

Based upon the program identified as the CalEnviroScreen 4.0, it was determined that the City of Arvin and its surrounding area meets one or more of the criteria established by the State of California, refer to the CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Map Results, and are identified as d i s a d v a n t a g e d c o m m u n i t i e s w i t h i n t h e c u r r e n t c i t y l i m i t s a n d s p h e r e o f i n f l u e n c e o f A r v i n .

E dmundson Acres is located approximately 0.5 mile to the northeast and was previously identified as a disadvantaged community. The City requested LAFCo to approve a Sphere of Influence amendment and was granted a new Sphere of Influence- LAFCo Resolution No. 19-17 dated June 26, 2019.

When the City annexes lands within its adopted Sphere of Influence, consultation between the City, LAFCo, the County, and residents will need to occur to help the parties determine the feasibility and appropriateness of bringing lands into the city limits as well.

IV.B.1.1 Fire Protection
The Kern County Fire Department currently provides service from Station No. 54 in Arvin. No additional service requirements are anticipated.

IV.B.1.2 Law Enforcement
The Arvin Police Department would become the primary entity responsible for law enforcement services. As a result of its existing mutual aid agreement with the Kern County Sheriff and the proximity of the Arvin Police headquarters to Edmundson Acres, the City is already involved in law enforcement activities in the area. While the Police Department is striving to increase its existing ratio of sworn officers to population, it is unlikely that annexation of Edmundson Acres would require specific actions to increase service levels.

IV.B.1.3 Solid Waste
Mountainside Disposal (Mountainside) currently provides solid waste services to Edmundson Acres. It would continue to do so if the community were annexed into Arvin, although administrative activities (i.e. billing) would be addressed by City staff instead of directly by Mountainside.

IV.B.1.4 Wastewater
Since the population of Edmundson Acres currently disposes of wastewater via private septic systems, annexation of the area into Arvin would ultimately require installation of public wastewater facilities and abandonment of the septic systems. City ordinance requires connection when a public sewer is available.

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IV.B.1.5 Storm Drainage
Similarly, annexation of Edmundson Acres would require an analysis of the City’s ability to provide storm drainage, a possible update to the adopted Storm Drainage Master Plan, and potentially installation of conveyance and disposal facilities.

IV.B.1.6 Streets
Kern County currently provides road maintenance within Edmundson Acres. If the area were annexed into Arvin, the City would take over those activities. Since county roads generally see less frequent improvement and maintenance, it is likely that the City would need to perform street repairs for reasons of health and safety.

Further, the area would benefit from inclusion in the City’s capital street improvement program, resulting over time in more sweeping improvements to the street system.

IV.B.1.7 Transit
In order to provide transit services to Edmundson Acres, the City of Arvin would have to add a route or routes to its operations. To maintain acceptable levels of service, it would be necessary to purchase one or more additional transit vehicles.

IV.B.1.8 Parks
It is likely that residents of Edmundson Acres currently utilize some or all of the four existing City parks as well as the Bear Mountain Recreation & Park District’s pool at DiGiorgio Park. Annexation of the area would not be likely to increase use of those facilities.

IV.B.1.9 Building&Planning
Any lands annexed into Arvin would then fall under the City’s jurisdiction. Any building permits inspections or development-related activities would be addressed by City staff.

IV.B.1.10 Other Service Providers
The boundaries of all other districts discussed within this MSR report currently encompass Edmundson Acres.

Annexation of the community into Arvin would not materially affect the level of services they provide.

SenateBill 244: Land Use, General Plans, and Disadvantaged Communities Background/Purpose of SB 244
Implementing Senate Bill 244 (Wolk, 2011) a new law addressing disadvantaged unincorporated communities.

According to legislative findings in SB 244, hundreds of unincorporated communities in California lack access

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to basic community infrastructure like sidewalks, safe drinking water, and adequate waste processing. These communities range from remote settlements throughout the state to neighborhoods that have been surrounded by, but are not part of, California’s fast-growing cities. This lack of investment threatens residents’ health and safety and fosters economic, social, and education inequality. Moreover, when this lack of attention and resources becomes standard practice, it can create a matrix of barriers that is difficult to overcome.

The purpose of SB 244 isto begin to addressthe complex legal, financial, and political barriersthat contribute to regional inequity and infrastructure deficits within disadvantaged unincorporated communities. Including these communities in the long-range planning of a city or county, as required by SB 244, will result in a more efficient delivery system of services and infrastructure including but not limited to sewer, water, and structural fire protection. In turn, investment in these services and infrastructure will result in the enhancement and protection of public health and safety for these communities.

Requirements of SB 244
Under SB 244, there are procedural requirements for both local governments and local agency formation commissions (LAFCos). These requirements are summarized and the relevant terms are defined below.

Requirements of Local Agency Formation Commission’s (LAFCo’s) SB 244 requires LAFCos to make determinations regarding “disadvantaged unincorporated communities.” A “disadvantaged community” is defined as a community with an annual median household income that is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median household income (Water Code Section 79505.5).

Disadvantaged unincorporated communities (DUCs) are defined as “a territory that constitutes all or a portion of a “disadvantaged community” including 12 or more registered voters or some other standard as determined by the commission.

The bill affects LAFCo’s operations in three areas:

1. Municipal Service Reviews (MSR) Determinations.

2. Sphere of Influence (SOI) updates on or after July 1, 2012.

3. Annexation approval restrictions of territory adjacent to DUCs.

Municipal Service Reviews
The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act of 2000 requires a local agency formation commission to develop and determine the sphere of influence of each local governmental agency in the county or other area designated by the commission. It also requires the LAFCos to prepare a municipal service review (MSR), which is a written statement of the commission’s determinations with respect to the growth and population projections for the affected area and the present and planned capacity of public facilities and

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adequacy of public services, financial ability to provide services, opportunities for shared facilities, and accountability for community service needs.

Government Code (GC) Section 56430, as amended by SB 244, now requires LAFCos to include in the MSR a description of the “location and characteristics of any disadvantaged unincorporated communities within or contiguous to the sphere of influence.” (Gov. Code, § 56430(a)(2).) The MSR must also contain specific written determinations on infrastructure needs or deficiencies related to public facilities and services, including but not limited to sewer, water, and fire protection services in any disadvantaged unincorporated communities within or contiguous to the sphere of influence of a city or special district that provides those services.

Sphere of Influence Updates
In addition to the new requirements for MSRs, GC Section 56425 also requires commissions on or after July 1, 2012, to adopt additional determinations for an update of a sphere of influence (SOI) of a city or special district that provides public facilities and services related to sewer, water, and fire protection. The commission must make determinations regarding the present and probable need for those public facilities and services in any DUCs within the existing sphere of influence.

Kern County LAFCo conducted public hearings in 2018 and 2019 relating to the City of Arvin’s request to expand its Sphere of Influence and after successful negotiations between the City of Arvin and County of Kern, LAFCo adopted and filed Resolution No. 19-18 dated June 26, 2019, filed and recorded as Doc# 223007096 on January 18, 2023.

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Land Use Element Goals and Policies
Citywide Goals and Policies
Goal-1: Ensure high-quality community design that protects residents’ quality of life and enhances the City’s image and identity.

Policy LU-1.1 Ensure that all new development incorporates sound design practices and is compatible with the scale, mass and character of the surrounding area.

Policy LU-1.2 Provide high-quality public spaces that incorporate attractive landscaping and streetscaping for the benefit of present and future Arvin residents.

Goal 2: Create high-quality walkable neighborhoods that exemplify sustainable practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Policy LU-2.1 Require new development, wherever possible, to provide convenient, direct and safe bicycle and pedestrian connections.

Policy LU-2.2 Create active neighborhood districts that cluster jobs, services, goods and cultural and recreational uses within walking distance of residences to create a focus for community activity.

Policy LU-2.3 Develop the Jewett Square and Meyer/Sycamore opportunity sites as walkable neighborhoods, with assets and amenities that contribute positively to Arvin's quality of life and civic identity.

Policy LU-2.4 Work with the Arvin Union School District to identify and pursue opportunities to accommodate instructional activities and other District operations within the Jewett Square site, including the creation of a one-stop center for educational and community services.

Goal 3: Expand the range of economic opportunities in the City through commercial and industrial development that creates jobs, contributes to the municipal revenue base, and provides a diverse range of goods and services.

Policy LU-3.1 Maintain and attract high-quality and “green” commercial and industrial uses that enhance the image of the City and contribute to its vitality.

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Policy LU-3.2 Promote the development and preservation of attractive commercial and industrial areas with ample landscape treatment, distinctive architecture, pedestrian-oriented design, and a full range of customer amenities.

Goal 4: Promote infill development that utilizes existing infrastructure, incorporates complementary land uses, and limits outward growth into agricultural and open space land.

Policy LU-4.1 Encourage infill development on vacant parcels within or adjacent to the City’s existing developed areas.

Policy LU-4.2 Promote uses that address daily needs within the City and close to neighborhoods, reducing the need for residents to travel long distances to access jobs, goods and services.

Policy LU-4.3 Coordinate development with existing, planned and potential transportation investments, with new growth oriented toward major streets and transit corridors.

Policy LU-4.4 Coordinate planning efforts with the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission within the City's Sphere of Influence.

Goal 5: Establish a land use mix that promotes healthy living through access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity.

Policy LU-5.1 To the greatest extent possible, seek opportunities to expand the use of streets and other public rights-of-way as active transportation and recreation spaces through pedestrian-friendly design, shade trees, parkways and other enhancements.

Policy LU-5.2 Provide opportunities for residents to obtain healthy food locally and at low cost, by supporting grocery markets, farmers markets, community gardens, and other sources of fresh and healthy food.

Policy LU-5.3 Ensure that new development incorporates, where feasible, access to parks, trails and natural areas, creating a series of green corridors throughout the City.

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Residential Goals and Policies
Goal 6: Maintain the scale and character of the City’s existing residential neighborhoods.

Policy LU-6.1 Require new infill development to be compatible with the existing scale, mass and character of the residential neighborhood. New buildings should transition in size, height and scale toward adjacent residential structures.

Policy LU-6.2 Ensure residential densities are compatible with available public service and infrastructure systems.

Goal 7: Ensure that new housing is produced in ways that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Policy LU-7.1 Locate new medium and high density residential developments within walking distance of local retail, services and community facilities.

Policy LU-7.2 Encourage or facilitate the inclusion of complementary land uses not already present within a neighborhood district such as grocery markets, daily services and parks.

Policy LU-7.3 Incorporate green building practices such as on-site solar energy generation, water conservation and environmentally friendly building materials as part of new residential development.

Goal 8: Promote residential design that responds to residents’ needs and incorporates amenities that increase the livability of neighborhoods.

Policy LU-8.1 Ensure that new multi-family developments include high-quality residential amenities such as open space, recreation, off-street parking, landscaping and pedestrian features.

Policy LU-8.2 Ensure site and building design provides access to natural light and air.

Policy LU-8.3 Design pedestrian and bicycle connections that support active and healthy living and increase accessibility to daily needs and services.

Policy LU-8.4 Maintain and enhance the value of neighborhood streets as public spaces that support community and social interaction through traffic calming and pedestrian-oriented design.

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Goal 9: Provide a variety of housing options within the City.

Policy LU-9.1 Encourage the production of both rental and ownership housing.

Policy LU-9.2 Continue to support programs for the housing needs of underserved populations, such as seniors, large families, persons with disabilities and farm workers.

Policy LU-9.3 Encourage the development of for-sale and rental housing units for low and moderate-income households.

Commercial and Industrial Goals and Policies
Goal 10: Promote the development of cohesive, attractive commercial districts that create, enhance and capture value in the form of jobs and revenue.

Policy LU-10.1 Establish design guidelines and implementation strategies that encourage the City’s commercial corridors to become attractive avenues with street level pedestrian-oriented design, distinctive architecture, and neighborhoodfriendly services.

Policy LU-10.2 Encourage new commercial development to be open and inviting, with connections to the existing street and pedestrian network and to the larger community.

Policy LU-10.3 Encourage rehabilitation and development of high-quality commerce along the Bear Mountain Boulevard commercial corridor by utilizing low-cost renovation and rehabilitation programs and cost sharing for commercial façade modernization.

Policy LU-10.4 Concentrate existing and future commercial and activity center uses adjacent to high density residential areas.

Goal 11: Ensure that commercial and industrial uses provide access to jobs and needed services while minimizing their negative impacts on surrounding neighborhoods.

Policy LU-11.1 Promote a mix of industrial uses that do not create significant off-site circulation, noise, dust, odor, visual and hazardous materials impacts that cannot be mitigated.

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Policy LU-11.2 Promote green building standards and energy efficiency incentives for commercial and industrial developments.

Goal 12: Promote development of industrial sites that are functional, have adequate public services, and have access to major streets and highways.

Policy LU-12.1 Locate industrial uses with access to major streets, truck routes, and transit services.

Agricultural Goals and Policies
Goal 13: Protect highly productive, prime agricultural lands from premature conversion to non-agricultural use.

Policy LU-13.1 Encourage participation in Williamson Act contracts for agricultural lands within and adjoining the City of Arvin.

Policy LU-13.2 Require that proposals to convert agricultural lands to non-agricultural use demonstrate a need for the conversion and create a benefit to the community.

Policy LU-13.3 Promote increased parcel sizes in agricultural zones consistent with the acreage necessary for economic viability.

Goal 14: Promote wise management of agriculturally productive soils to ensure their long-term viability in the production of food and fiber.

Policy LU-14.1 Encourage good agricultural practices to maximize the useful life of the soils.

Policy LU-14.2 Encourage cooperation among responsible agencies to protect the prime soils from dangers such as erosion and misuse.

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Goal 15: Maximize opportunities to incorporate urban agriculture and establish a local food system.

Policy LU-15.1 Provide incentives for new development that incorporates agriculture such as home gardens, community gardens and urban farms.

Policy LU-15.2 Develop industrial land use policies that include food enterprises, such as urban farms, aquaculture, food wholesaling, processing and distribution.

Policy LU-15.3 Review existing ordinances that serve as barriers to establishing farmers' markets, community gardens and home gardens.

Policy LU-15.4 Identify appropriate sites for farmers’ markets and community gardens.

Policy LU-15.5 The City will encourage the continuation of agricultural uses in the unincorporated portion of the Planning Area and support the agricultural business community, while build relations to address adverse effects to the city and its residents (e.g., agricultural employee traffic, dust, pesticide drift, noise, etc.).

Public/Institutional Goals and Policies
Goal 16: Coordinate the location and development of open spaces with other land uses in order to enhance the quality of life in the City and promote a cohesive urban form.

Policy LU-16.1 Encourage open space development within the City’s existing built-up areas.

Policy LU-16.2 Discourage leapfrog development and the subsequent fragmentation of prime agricultural lands.

Policy LU-16.3 Require that proposed development demonstrate the availability of City services, including water and sewer lines.

Goal 17: Develop and expand facilities for a range of educational institutions in Arvin, especially those for higher education and vocational training.

Policy LU-17.1 Ensure the provision of adequate land for school campuses, according to the level of need identified by the appropriate school districts and private institutions.

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Policy LU-17.2 Accommodate institutions of higher learning, such as community colleges and trade schools, to the greatest extent feasible by removing regulatory barriers.

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Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Arvin, California, will conduct a public hearing, at which time the public may be present and be heard, to consider the following:

The General Plan Amendments and amendments to Title 17 Zoning will be applicable to all lands within the limits of City of Arvin and, upon adoption, will be applicable to all new development.

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the City of Arvin, City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, California, 93203, or the City’s web site at www.arvin.org. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (661) 854-3134. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.

Cecilia Vela, City Clerk
Published: Bakersfield Californian, June 29, 2023

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CITY OF ARVIN
Staff Report
Meeting Date: July 11, 2023
TO: Arvin City Council
FROM: Chris Soriano, City Planner
Jeff Jones, City Manager
SUBJECT: A Public Hearing (General Plan Amendment - GPA 2023-04) to Consider A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Arvin Accepting the Draft 2023-2031 General Plan Housing Element and the Fair Housing Analysis, Exhibit A, and Authorize Staff to forward the Housing Element to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for Review and Accept CEQA Determination of a Notice of Exemption of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution Accepting the Draft 2023- 2031 General Plan Housing Element, Exhibit A, Authorizing Staff to forward the Housing Element to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for Review (GPA 2023-04); Accept CEQA Determination of a Notice of Exemption of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; and continue the public hearing to October 24, 2023.

CITY COUNCIL HEARING/PROJECT PRESENTATION:
• Open the public hearing.
• Receive Staff/City Consultant to present the Staff Report and PowerPoint presentation. • Provide opportunity to receive public comments.
• Adopt the Resolution Accepting the Draft Housing Element, Authorize Staff to Forward the Accepted Housing Element to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for Review, Accept the Notice of Exemption, and continue the Public Hearing to October 24, 2023.

APPLICANT:

City of Arvin; Community Development Department, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203, Contact: Chris Soriano, City Planner
BACKGROUND: 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE, AN ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN:

The Planning Commission on June 20, 2023, conducted a public hearing, received staff presentation, opened the public hearing providing opportunity for the public to speak to the item, and closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission by a 3-0 vote adopted the Planning Commission Resolution recommending the City Council accept the 2023-2031 Housing Element and authorized staff to forward the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element to the State of Californian

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This Project is funded by SB 2 grant by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the purpose of updating the 2013-2023 Housing Element. The Housing Element is a State mandated element of the City’s General Plan containing analysis, policies, and programs with the objective to preserve, improve, and develop housing for all economic segments of the community. The current update covers the period 2023-2031 (Sixth Cycle) AND replaces the 2013-2023 Housing Element.

The Draft Element has been prepared in accordance with State Housing Element Law and Guidelines of the State Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). Upon approval of the Draft and by direction of the City Council, staff will send the Draft to HCD for review, which review could take up to 90 days. HCD may approve the Draft, or submit comments requiring further update, or approve the draft conditioned upon clarifying or requiring further changes and provide a finding of statutory compliance. If a revised draft is submitted for further review and approval, it could take another 60 days for HCD review. Upon obtaining the letter of statutory compliance, the Final Housing Element will be presented to the City Council for Adoption. Once adopted, a copy of the Housing Element will be submitted to HCD for Certification. The project is also referred to as GPA 2023-04.

II. FAIR HOUSING ANALYSIS - APPENDIX D
California State Law AB 686 created new requirements for all housing elements revised on or after January 1, 2021, to contain an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) analysis, Exhibit D. Under State law, affirmatively further fair housing means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, to facilitate deliberate actions to explicitly address, combat, and relieve disparities resulting from past patterns of segregation to foster more inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics”.

The Housing Element analysis must include an analysis of Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence, and patterns and trends at both a local and regional scale. The city’s consultant has prepared the Housing Element and a Fair Housing Analysis addressing the following topics:

1. Outreach

2. Assessment of Fair Housing
a. Key Data and Background Information
b. Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach Capacity
c. Integration and Segregation Patterns and Trends
d. Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty e. Disparities in Access to Opportunity
f. Disproportionate Housing Needs in the Jurisdiction
g. Displacement Risk

3. Sites Inventory

4. Identification of Contributing Factors, Goals and Actions AFFH ANALYSIS – FINDINGS
The following ten (10) discussion items describe Arvin’s compliance with and implementation of the California State Law AB 686 - Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirements.

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1. Diversity Index: Diversity Index, captures the racial and ethnic diversity of a geographic area in a single number, from 0 to 100. Scores between 40-55 represent low diversity, 55- 70 represent moderate diversity, and 70-85 represent high diversity. Arvin in general has a higher diversity index with several pockets with large concentration of non-white population (>80%), primarily containing Hispanic populations. There are some pockets showing moderate diversity index scores but mostly these areas contain vacant parcels to the south, northwest and east of the city.

2. GINI Index: The GINI index is a measure of the extent to which the distribution of income among families/households within a community deviate from a perfect equal distribution. In other words, there is income disparity between the populations in the jurisdiction. The scale is from 0 to 1, with 0 representing perfect equality and 1 representing the highest possible level of inequality. Gini coefficient for California is

0.487. City of Arvin’s Gini index is 0.371. City of Delano in Kern County has an index of 0.434, whilst the community of Lamont within the unincorporated area of Kern County has a Gini index of 0.403. This means that Arvin has some inequality, but better than those in some other areas, mentioned above, in the County.

3. Dissimilarity Index: The dissimilarity index ranges from 0 to 1. Higher values indicate that groups are more unevenly distributed (for example, they tend to live in different neighborhoods). The values for Kern County as a whole for whites and non-white populations is approximately 0.50. While data for Arvin is not available, it should be noted that considering the large Hispanic population, and the smaller non-Hispanic population, Arvin would have a higher dissimilarity index. The percentage of population in Arvin that are White residents decreased from 9.8% in 2000 to 3.8% in 2020, while that for Hispanics have increased.

4. Racially or Ethnically Concentrated area of Poverty (R/ECAP): According to the HCD AFFH Dataset, there is no R/ECAP in the City of Arvin Comparing Household Income and Diversity. No correlation was found between lower incomes and higher density. The correlation assumes that the lower the income, the higher the density of population reflecting overcrowding.

5. Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAA): There is no census block in the city with a median household income of $125,000 and a population that is 80 percent or more white. As such, Arvin has no RCAAs.

6. Disparities in Access to Opportunities: The Tax Credit Allocation Committee and the Housing and Community Development Department has categorized all Census Tracts in the State as Resource Opportunity areas and maps associated with it. Economic, Educational and Environmental domains were identified and studied. Based on the domain scores, census tracts are categorized as Highest Resource, High Resource, Moderate Resource, Moderate Resource (Rapidly Changing), Low Resource, or areas of High Segregation and Poverty. Based on the data and maps for Arvin, overall, residents of Arvin have low levels of access to opportunities– Low Resource, High Segregation and Poverty. No census block groups of the city have the highest levels of opportunity or even moderate levels of opportunity. The city is generally served by lower performing schools and has less access to educational opportunity. The city is also disproportionately

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7. Disproportionate Housing Needs: The most disproportionate housing needs in Arvin include increasing the variety of housing types at affordable prices (including housing for low income and female headed households) and rehabilitating the existing housing stock.

44.6% of the households are overpaying for housing at a cost burden over 30 percent, while 19.5 percent of the households have cost burdens greater than 50 percent MFI (Median Family Income). 49.7% of households in Arvin are renter occupied.

8. Displacement: Displacement occurs when households are forced to move because they are evicted or their building was torn down, often to make way for new and more expensive development. There are no affordable units (also known as lower income units that house lower income households with incomes within 0 to 80 percent of the AMI (Area Median Income) currently at-risk of converting to market-rate during 2023 – 2031, as a result of termination of a subsidy contract, mortgage prepayment, or expiring use restrictions. There is no significant displacement risk associated with the City’s current affordable housing stock as a result of new development.

9. Site Inventory: The inventory of sites identified in Appendix C of the Housing Element will meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) at all income levels.

The RHNA sites are generally accommodated throughout Arvin and are not concentrated in areas with high racial or ethnic populations, persons with disabilities, female-headed households, senior households, or Low-and-moderate income (LMI) households.

10. Identification of Contributing Factors, Goals and Actions:

Based on the issues identified in the Fair Housing Analysis, the following are the top 5 issues to be addressed through the programs in the Housing Plan:

1. Maintaining and preserving the existing affordable housing stock;

2. Assisting in the provision of housing;

3. Removing governmental constraints, as necessary;

4. Providing adequate sites to achieve a variety and diversity of housing; and

5. Promoting equal housing opportunity.

The 2023-2031 Housing Element has proposed a Housing Plan (Chapter VI of Housing Element), which includes policies and programs augmenting Fair Housing goals of the City.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY:

The 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, GPA 2023-04, meets the requirements as established by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and verifies that the City’s Land Use Element has lands available for required housing unit production as established by Kern COG’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The Housing Element promotes the long-term development policies and plans for the City of Arvin and provides housing opportunities for the community. The General Plan serves as a blueprint for the physical development of the city. It sets long term physical, economic, social, and environmental goals for a jurisdiction and identifies the types of development needed to achieve

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III. DRAFT 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASESSMENT (RHNA).

The Housing Element includes an analysis of previous housing needs required under the 5th Cycle and new requirements under the 6th Cycle as established by Kern County Council of Governments – Regional Housing Needs Assessment.

The city’s 5th Cycle RHNA obligations were as follows:

Table 1 (Table 39 of Housing Element):

ARVIN’S 5th CYCLE RHNA 2013-2023
The commonly used income categories based on Area Median Income (AMI) are approximately as follows, subject to variations for household size and other factors:

Acutely low income: 0-15% of AMI
Extremely low income: 15-30% of AMI
Very low income: 30% to 50% of AMI
Lower income: 50% to 80% of AMI; also used to mean 0% to 80% of AMI Moderate income: 80% to 120% of AMI
As presented in Table 2 (Table 40 of the Housing Element), 463 units were developed during the 5th Cycle, with a shortage of 706 units during the 5th Cycle. This shortage is carried forward as an obligation to fulfil in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Period.

Table 2 (Table 40 of the Housing Element):

HOUSING UNITS DEVELOPED IN ARVIN 2013-2023 (5th Cycle).

Income Levels
Year
Extremely
Low Very Low Low
Moderate
and
Above
Total
Units
2015 26 60 86
Extremely
Low* Very Low Low Moderate
Above
Moderate Total
Units 199 199 239 183 349 1,169
Percent 17.0% 17.0% 20.5% 15.6% 29.9% 100.0%
Source: Kern COG RHNA, 2013-2023 Assessment
* Extremely Low Income represents 50% of the RHNA Very Low- Income allocation

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Staff Report – 2023-2031 Housing Element & CEQA - CC Mtg of July 11, 2023 2016 24 29 53
2017 6 79 85
2018 0 102 102
2019 0 0 0 52 52
2020 0 0 0 3 3
2021 0 0 0 47 47
2022 0 0 8 27 35
Total 2013-
2022
0 0 64 399 463
Source: City of Arvin
2023-2031 RHNA Requirement (6th Cycle).

The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) as allocated by the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) mandated by the State and prepared by Council of Governments allocated the number of housing units that should be constructed for each jurisdiction in each RHNA period.

Arvin’s future housing needs as projected in the Kern COG RHNA for the 2023-2031 planning period indicates a need for 1,174 units. Of this amount, as presented in Table 3 (Table 41 of Housing Element), the housing needs include 17 units for extremely low-income (approx.

13.1% of the RHNA Very Low-Income allocation, as determined by Kern COG); 124 units for very low-income, 79 units for low- income; 268 units for moderate-income; and 703 units for above moderate-income. Housing for lower-income (extremely low, very low, and low) households represent 37.5% of the above housing needs.

Table 3 (Table 41 of Housing Element):

ARVIN’S RHNA 2023-2031 BY INCOME LEVEL
Extremely
Low* Very
Low
Low Moderat
e
Above
Moderate Total
Units * 124 79 268 703 1,174
Percent * 17.0% 20.5% 15.6% 29.9% 100.0%
Source: Kern COG RHNA, 2013-2023 Assessment
* Extremely Low Income represents 13.1 % (approx. 17 units) of the RHNA Very LowIncome allocation of 124 units, as determined by Kern COG RHNA. Source:
https://www.Kern COG.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ADOPTED-Kern-COG-RHNAPlan_07-22-22.pdf

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Table 4 (Table 64 of the Housing Element) shows the total number of new housing units that should be built for the different income categories. This amounts to a total of 1880 housing units (706 housing units from the 5th Cycle and 1,174 units required in the 6th Cycle) between the RHNA period between January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2031. The city is required to facilitate the construction of new housing through conducive zoning and streamlined administrative requirements.

Table 4 (Table 64 of the Housing Element)
QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES 2023-2031
Housing/Type Extremely
Low
Income
Very
Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
& Above
Moderate
Income
Total
RHNA 6th Cycle Allocation 17 107 79 971 1174
Remaining Obligations from
5 th Cycle
199 197 177 133 706
Total Housing Obligations 216 304 256 1104 1880
New Construction 216 304 256 1104 1880
Rehabilitation 0 0 0 0 0
Conservation/Rehabilitation 0 0 0 0 0
Notes:
• The “New Construction” objective (in the table above) refers to the number of new units that potentially could be constructed using public and/or private sources over the planning period, given the locality’s land resources, constraints, and proposed programs. • The “Rehabilitation” objective refers to the number of existing units expected to be rehabilitated during the planning period.
• The “Conservation/Preservation” objective refers to the preservation of the existing affordable housing stock throughout the planning period. To determine the number of units to be conserved, a locality could, for example, quantify the number of existing housing units that will be preserved through the provision of more stable zoning for mobile home parks or other affordable housing types.

IV. IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS:

The new Housing Element has proposed a Housing Plan (Chapter VI of Housing Element), that include policies and programs augmenting Fair Housing goals of the City. Some of the existing programs will be continued. The programs are intended to bring the City’s codes and housing approvals consistent with the State Law and have provisions to implement them.

V. MONITORING:

The city is required to submit to HCD Annual Progress Reports on implementation of the Housing Element.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:

Public hearing notice was published 1/8 Page ad in the Bakersfield California on June 24, 2023, providing a 10-day review, in accordance with Government Code Sections 36933, 65854, and 65090. (Public Hearing Notice on File at the City Clerk’s Office). The public notice includes intent to adopt a Notice of Exemption as provided by CEQA Guidelines, General Rule Exemption Section 15061(b)(3),

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The 2023-2031 Housing Element is a policy document. The project is exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines because the project is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The 2023-2031 Housing Element is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The Housing Element, a policy document, and does not propose any physical development will not affect any scenic highway or resources, propose development on a hazardous waste site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code, does not affect any site that could qualify as historical resources and no structures are to be demolished, nor would the project have a significant adverse impact on a historic resource.

PUBLIC OUTREACH/TRIBAL CONSULTATION

Public Outreach:

The City Staff, in order to solicit public input, prepared and distributed flyers, both in English and Spanish, and distributed the flyer throughout the community. In addition, the city advertised the Planning Commission workshop, in English and Spanish, on October 18, 2022, in the Bakersfield Californian newspaper. The City Staff also posted the workshop flyers at City Hall and Planning Office. This public outreach was completed prior to the preparation of the proposed Housing Element and Environmental Justice Element.

Tribal Consultation:

The City of Arvin requested consultation pursuant to SB 18, Government Codes Sections 65352.3 and 65352.4. These code sections require local governments to consult with California Native American tribes identified by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for the purpose of avoiding, protecting, and/or mitigating impacts to cultural places when creating or amending General Plans, Specific Plans, and Community Plans.

Additionally, pursuant to AB 52, Public Resources Codes Sections 21080.3.1 and 21080.3.2, as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Arvin extended an invitation to consult on the CEQA review of the proposed Implementation – General Plan Amendments/Rezones & Development Code Text Amendment Projects for the purpose of avoiding, protecting, and/or mitigating impacts to tribal resources as defined by Public Resources Codes Section 21074(a).

Resulting responses from the Tribal Consultation concluded that no further consultation was

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FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS
This Project is funded by SB 2 grant by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the purpose of updating the 2013-2023 Housing Element. The Housing Element is a State mandated element of the City’s General Plan containing analysis, policies, and programs with the objective to preserve, improve, and develop housing for all economic segments of the community. The current update covers the period 2023-2031 (Sixth Cycle).

END OF REPORT.

EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution Accepting the Draft 2023-2031 General Plan Housing Element, Exhibit A, Authorizing Staff to forward the Housing Element to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for Review (GPA 2023-04); Accept CEQA Determination of a Notice of Exemption of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; and continue the public hearing to October 24, 2023.

Exhibit:

1. Exhibit A – Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element including Appendices A – Public Participation; B – Arvin Vacant Parcels; C – Potential Properties for Consolidation and Recycling; and D – Fair Housing Analysis.

Attachments:
• Public Hearing Notice published June 24, 2023, 1/8 page ad. • Draft Notice of Exemption.

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Reso for GPA 2023-04 – 2023 Housing Element Update – CC Mtg July 11, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. ____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARVIN
ACCEPTING THE DRAFT 2023-2031 GENERAL PLAN HOUSING

ELEMENT, EXHIBIT A, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FORWARD THE

HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT

OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW (GPA
2023-04); ACCEPT CEQA DETERMINATION OF A NOTICE OF

EXEMPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA); AND CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO OCTOBER
24, 2023.

WHEREAS, the City of Arvin (the “City”) has an adopted General Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Arvin authorized the current update for the period 2023-2031 (Sixth Cycle) AND replaces the 2013-2023 Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the Draft Element has been prepared in accordance with State Housing Element Law and Guidelines of the State Department of Housing and Community Development Department (HCD); and
WHEREAS, upon acceptance of the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element by the City Council and authorization by the City Council, staff will send the Draft to HCD for review, which review could take up to 90 days; and
WHEREAS, the City Council herby continues the Public Hearing to October 24, 2023; and
WHEREAS, HCD may approve the Draft, or submit comments requiring further update, or approve the draft conditioned upon clarifying or requiring further changes and provide a finding of statutory compliance; and
WHEREAS, if a revised draft is submitted to HCD for further review and approval, it could take another 60 days for HCD review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended by a 3-0 vote that the City Council schedule a public hearing for the 2023-2031 Housing Element update (GPA 2023-04) and upon the conclusion of the meeting, authorize staff to submit the Housing Element to HCD for review and comment; and
WHEREAS, upon the conclusion of the ninety (90) days, October 24, 2023 continued public hearing, Staff will prepare a report for either adoption of the Housing Element or recommend another continuance for sixty (60) days based upon HCD comments; and WHEREAS, upon obtaining the letter of statutory compliance, the Final Housing Element will be presented to the City Council for Adoption at the continued public hearing; and

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Reso for GPA 2023-04 – 2023 Housing Element Update – CC Mtg July 11, 2023 WHEREAS, once adopted, a copy of the Housing Element will be submitted to HCD for Certification; and
WHEREAS, public hearing notice for the City Council hearing of July 24, 2023 was published 1/8 Page ad in the Bakersfield California on June 24, 2023, providing a 10-day review, in accordance with Government Code Sections 65854 and 65090 and the public notice includes intent to adopt a Notice of Exemption as provided by CEQA Guidelines, General Rule Exemption Section 15061(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, proof of the published public hearing notice is on file at the City Clerks’ office; and
WHEREAS, copies of the GPA2023-04, 2023-2031 Housing Element and supporting documents were made available for public inspection during public review period at the City Clerk’s office and the City of Arvin Community Development Department, 141 Plumtree Drive, Arvin, California and on the City’s website; and,
WHEREAS, during the public review period the city received no inquires requesting additional information and received four emails, comment letters; and WHEREAS, the project, including General Plan Amendment 2023-04 – 2023-2031 Housing Element, is consistent with the underlying intent and purpose of the General Plan; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arvin (the “Council”) find, determine, resolve and order as follows:

1. The above recitals are true and correct.

2. Based on the foregoing, the City Council upon the final approval of the 2023-2031 Housing Element adopt the Notice of Exemption as provided by CEQA Guidelines, General Rule Exemption Section 15061(b)(3).

3. The City Clerk located at 200 Campus Dr, Arvin, CA 93203 serve as the custodian of all documents or other material which constitutes the record of proceedings upon which the adoption of the Notice of Exemption is based.

4. The City Manager, or designee, shall execute and file with the Kern County Clerk, within five business days of the adoption of the resolution adopting the GPA 2023-04, an approval of the project the Notice of Exemption that complies with CEQA Guidelines.

5. The City Council hereby and authorizes staff to submit the 2023-2031 Housing Element to HCD for review and comment and continue the public hearing for ninety (90) days, October 24, 2023.

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6. Upon receipt of HCD comments, Staff at the October 24, 2023 City Council continued public hearing will prepare a report for either another continuance for sixty (60) days based upon HCD comments or upon receiving a letter of statutory compliance prepare staff report for adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.

7. A copy of the adopted Housing Element will be submitted to HCD for Certification.

8. The City Council find that it is in the public interest to amend the General Plan as proposed by General Plan Amendment 2023-04 and the City Council accepts the 2023-2031 as reflected in Exhibit A.

9. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
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Reso for GPA 2023-04 – 2023 Housing Element Update – CC Mtg July 11, 2023 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of July 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:________________________________________________________________________ NOES:________________________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: ____________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: _____________________________________________________________________ ATTEST
CECILIA VELA, City Clerk

CITY OF ARVIN
By:

OLIVIA TRUJILLO, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

NATHAN HODGES, City Attorney
Hodges Law Group
I, ______________________________, City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Arvin, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arvin on the date and by the vote indicated herein.

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I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 1 A. PURPOSE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT ................................................... 1 B. CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW ............................................................ 1 C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ELEMENTS AND PLANS ................................. 1 D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION .......................................................................... 3 II. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT .................................................. 4 A. CITY OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 4 B. POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................ 6 C. HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................11 D. EMPLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS .........................................................16 E. HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................18 F. SPECIAL NEEDS.......................................................................................30 G. ASSISTED HOUSING INVENTORY ...........................................................43 H. ASSISTED HOUSING AT-RISK OF CONVERSION......................................45 I. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT............................................49 III. HOUSING CONSTRAINTS......................................................... 56 A. NON-GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ..................................................56 B. GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ...........................................................65 IV. HOUSING RESOURCES ............................................................ 83 A. HOUSING DENSITIES ..............................................................................83 B. VACANT LAND........................................................................................85 C. RECYCLING.............................................................................................88 D. POTENTIAL HOUSING GROWTH ............................................................90 E. MOBILE HOME PARKS............................................................................91 F. SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES .....................................................................91 G. AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
IN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL ZONES ..........................................................92 H. FINANCIAL RESOURCES..........................................................................94 I. ENERGY CONSERVATION.......................................................................99 J. KERN REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN......................................... 101

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V. REVIEW & EVALUATION OF EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAMS... 102 A. CURRENT HOUSING ELEMENT (2008-2013) ......................................... 102 VI. 2023 – 2031 HOUSING PLAN................................................. 115 A. HOUSING ELEMENT PLAN................................................................... 115 B. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS AND RESOLUTIONS................. 117 C. HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS ........................................................ 118 D. SUMMARY OF QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES ............................................ 136 APPENDIX A: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
APPENDIX B: ARVIN VACANT PARCELS
APPENDIX C: POTENTIAL PROPERITES FOR CONSOLIDATION AND

RECYCLING
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Table 1 Arvin Population Growth Trends................................................................6 Table 2 Population by Age Groups (Total) ..............................................................8 Table 3 Age Distribution and Dependent Population - Year 2020..........................9 Table 4 Population by Race 2020 ..........................................................................10 Table 5 Population by Race by Hispanic Origin Over Time ...................................11 Table 6 Household Growth 1990-2020 .................................................................13 Table 7 Households by Size ...................................................................................14 Table 8 Average Household Size by Tenancy ........................................................15 Table 9 Average Household Size by Tenancy over Time.......................................15 Table 10 Median Household Income ......................................................................15 Table 11 Median Household Income ......................................................................16 Table 12 Income by Household Types ....................................................................16 Table 13 Household in Poverty over Time ..............................................................17 Table 14 Industry in which the Civilian Employed Population 16 Years ................18 Table 15 Employment by Occupation .....................................................................19 Table 16 Total Housing Units over Time .................................................................20 Table 17 Total Housing Units by Type .....................................................................21 Table 18 Total Occupied Housing Units by Year Built.............................................22 Table 19 Arvin Housing Survey 2008.......................................................................23 Table 20 2012 Housing Conditions Analysis Overview............................................26 Table 21 Housing Units by Tenure ..........................................................................29 Table 22 Housing Units by Tenure over Time .........................................................29 Table 23 Home Sales Prices.....................................................................................40 Table 24 Gross and Median Rent ...........................................................................40 Table 25 Disability by Type by Age for the Total Population ..................................32 Table 26 Disability by Type for the Population .......................................................33 Table 27 Senior Households by Tenure……………...........……………………………………….34 Table 28 Kern County – Farm Labor 2017...............................................................36 Table 29 Privately Owned Farm Worker Housing Kern County ..............................47 Table 30 Publicly Owned Farm Worker Housing Kern County................................38 Table 31 Households by Type..................................................................................40 Table 32 Poverty Status of Families by Family Type and Marital Status.................40 Table 33 Housing Authority Facilities......................................................................43 Table 34 Facilities for Special Needs.......................................................................44 Table 35 Low Income Public Housing – Housing Authority of the County of Kern.45 Table 36 Arvin Public Housing.................................................................................46 Table 37 Non-Hack Affordable Housing Projects in Arvin.......................................47

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Table 38 Estimated Construction Cost for Affordable Housing ..............................49 Table 39 Arvin’s 5th Cycle RHNA 2013-2023............................................................51 Table 40 Housing Units Developed in Arvin 2013-2022 (5th Cycle).........................51 Table 41 Arvin’s RHNA 2023-2031 By Income Level ...............................................52 Table 42 Arvin Households with Household Problems -2019.................................53 Table 43 Arvin Households Overpaying for Housing by Income Level -2018 .........54 Table 44 Overcrowded Households in Arvin -2020.................................................55 Table 45 Overcrowded Households in Arvin by Tenure 2010-2020 .......................56 Table 46 National Annual Average Mortgage Interest Rates..................................59 Table 47 Residential Land Use Categories – Existing and Proposed.......................67 Table 48 Current Development Standards..............................................................73 Table 49 Right-of-Way Standards............................................................................75 Table 50 Surplus Properties ....................................................................................75 Table 51 Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses...........................................78 Table 52 Fees and Improvements...........................................................................79 Table 53 Residential Development Fees.................................................................80 Table 54 Permit and Processing Procedures...........................................................82 Table 55 Realistic Density (Units per Acre) .............................................................86 Table 56 Vacant Developable Land .........................................................................87 Table 57 Potential Consolidation and Recycling .....................................................89 Table 58 Potential Housing Units 2013-2023..........................................................92 Table 59 School Sites …………………………………………………………………………………… 93 Table 60 Affordable Housing Projects in Multi-Family Zones.................................94 Table 61 Housing Affordability by 2020 Income Level ……………………………………….96 Table 62 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Affordable Housing Projects ................99 Table 63 Review of the 2013-2023 Housing Element Accomplishments..............104 Table 64 Quantified Objectives 2023-2031...........................................................138

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Figure 1 Regional Map............................................................................................. 4 Figure 2 City of Arvin ............................................................................................... 5 Figure 3 Total Population and Percentage Change 1980-2020............................. 7 Figure 4 Population by Race by Hispanic Origin 2000-2020.................................. 11 Figure 5 CDBG Survey ............................................................................................ 24 Figure 6 Housing Conditions.................................................................................. 25 Figure 7 Housing Conditions 2012......................................................................... 28 Figure 8 White Wolf Fault...................................................................................... 60 Figure 9 FEMA Flood Zone..................................................................................... 61 Figure 10 General Plan Land Use............................................................................. 69 Figure 11 General Plan Land Use and SOI ............................................................... 70 Figure 12 Vacant Residential Lots............................................................................ 88 Figure 13 Potential Recycling................................................................................... 90

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1 I. Introduction
A. Purpose of the Housing Element
The 2023-2031 City of Arvin Housing Element (Housing Element) focuses on the quality, quantity, condition, and occupancy of the city's dwelling units. It is evident that, by the adoption of this Housing Element into the Arvin General Plan, the City Council and the Planning Commission of the City of Arvin reflect the concern of the citizens that clean, fair and upgraded housing be of primary importance in the development of the community. The authority for producing this Housing Element is provided in Government Code Section 65580 et. seq. The Housing Element considers the current condition in affordable housing as a key issue that needs immediate attention. It is the intent of this Housing Element to assure that every attempt is being made to provide suitable housing for all members of the Arvin community regardless of income, age, race, color, religion, gender, ethnic background or disability. The City of Arvin seeks to promote free housing choices for all its citizens as well as to provide guidance for municipal decisions on the quality, inventory and conservation of its existing housing.

B. Consistency with State Law
This Housing Element must be consistent with the State Law (Government Code Section 65583) which requires all housing elements to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and establish goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing in the city. The housing element is also required to identify adequate sites for housing, including rental housing, factory-built housing, and mobile-homes, and make adequate provision for the existing and projected needs of all Arvin residents, regardless of income, age, race, religion, gender or ethnic background.

C. Relationship to Other Elements and Plans
Government Code Section 65300.5 requires that the General Plan and elements and parts thereof comprise an integrated, internally consistent and compatible statement of policies for the adopting agency. This update of the Housing Element has been prepared in a manner making it consistent with other elements and areas of the General Plan. The Housing Element is implemented primarily by the Arvin Municipal Code (Municipal Code). The Municipal Code contains ordinances, including those that pertain to the subdivision regulations, zoning, and building code. Implementation of the Housing Element also benefits from special activities and programs authorized by the Arvin City Council, and the Successor Agency of the Arvin Community Redevelopment Agency.

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2 General Plan Amendments and Related Resolutions
Since the adoption of the 2013-2023 Arvin Housing Element in March 27, 2018 (Resolution 2018- 23), the city has updated and amended the Arvin General Plan as it relates to housing through the following resolutions:

Resolution No. 2018-23. The Resolution adopting the 5th Cycle Housing Element included a policy of providing priority infrastructure service to housing projects affordable to lower-income households. Concurrent with the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, the city has passed a Resolution specifying sewer connection priority to low-income housing developments. The Arvin Community Services District will be requested to pass its own resolution to provide priority water service to low-income developments.

Resolution No. 2018-68. The Arvin City Council Approved Resolution No. 2018-68 introducing two Sphere of Influence (SOI) alternative expansion areas in 2018. In 2019, LAFCO approved the expansion of the city’s Sphere of Influence (SOI) to include 2,085 acres. The Edmonson Tract, a disadvantage community northeast of the city was added to the SOI. The city’s General Plan and Zoning Map were updated to reflect the expanded SOI.

Resolution 2019-03. Safety Element and Conservation Element were amended to address flood and high fire hazards.

Resolution 2019-09. Land Use element was amended to address unincorporated islands or fringe communities.

As part of the 6th Cycle Amendments, the City is currently amending the General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Code to reflect increased densities, as discussed in Table 47.

Municipal Code Amendments
In addition to housing-related amendments to the General Plan, the Arvin Municipal Code was amended through the following ordinances.

Ordinance No. 2019-456. The city Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code, including the Density Bonus Ordinance to comply with State law. As part of the 6th Cycle amendments, the density bonus ordinance will be updated to reflect current density bonus laws, as explained in Chapter VI. C. Housing Element Programs.

Ordinance No. 2019-456. Adopted Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code, including the Transitional and Supportive Housing.

Ordinance No. 2019-456. Adopted Ordinance No. 2019-456 adding a new definition of “Family” to comply with State law.

Ordinance No. 2019-456. Adopted ordinance regarding removal of minimum unit size (Minimum Units/Acre and Units/Site) in R-3 and R-4 zones to comply with State law.

Ordinance 2018-445. Adopted ordinance to rezone land to accommodate the shortfall of

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3 affordable housing from the 2008-2013 Housing Element period.

As part of the 6th Cycle updates, the city is concurrently amending the General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Code to reflect increased densities, as discussed in Table 47.

Ordinance No. 2019-456. As part of the Housing No Net Loss Program, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code Section 17.12.25: "Other uses may be permitted as authorized by the Municipal Code where equal to, or greater, land area is provided to replace and/or provide a residential development of at least 16 units per acre concurrent to or prior to development of the other use."
D. Public Participation
As required by State law, all economic segments of the community must be provided an opportunity to review and comment on the Housing Element. As part of the public outreach effort, the city has conducted two community workshops on the Housing Element. The first virtual stakeholder workshop was held on July 28, 2022 and the second public workshop was conducted on October 18, 2022, as part of the Planning Commission meeting at Arvin City Hall, 200 Campus Drive, Arvin. There were 7 attendees at the first workshop, including staff. The community workshop discussed housing issues facing the city and received input for the development of the Housing Element. The second community workshop, (although widely published) was not attended by any public member (Additional details to be included in future public meeting and community participation efforts).

The city published the 30-day Notice of Availability of the Housing Element for public review and a public hearing before the Planning Commission at its meeting on June 20, 2023 prior to submitting the Draft for review and comments by HCD. The Draft Housing Element Amendment was available for public review on the city’s website starting in May 2023.

Notices for the community workshops/meetings/hearings were published in the Arvin Tiller. All workshop notices were posted at City Hall and the library. The city also notified local organizations of the community workshops. The community workshop notices (English and Spanish), presentation material, list of attendees.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any resident in need of special assistance to participate in these workshops could contact the Office of the city Clerk by phone or email. Additionally, to involve as many participants at the community workshops, a Spanish interpreter was available for the presentation and public comments.

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4 II. Housing Needs Assessment
A strategy to determine the existing and projected housing needs of a community must be based on an understanding of its socio-economic and housing characteristics. This entails a review of the city’s population and employment base, an analysis of housing conditions, and the special housing needs of groups within the population. This information provides a database upon which decisions concerning policies and programs for the provision of adequate housing can be based. It should be noted that U.S. Census 2020 population and American Community Survey demographic and economic indicators are used. The ACS data are five-year estimate and therefore, demographic numbers may vary. Pre-approved Housing Element data packet from the State Housing and Community Development (HCD) obtained through Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) was used in this document enabling faster review of this document by HCD.

A. City Overview
The city of Arvin is located in Kern County approximately 15 miles southeast of the city of Bakersfield. Figure 1 shows the location of Arvin from a regional perspective. Arvin is situated in one of the most fertile and productive agricultural areas of the San Joaquin Valley. Much of this agricultural land is protected by the Williamson Agricultural Preservation Act, which sets forth strong financial incentives for maintaining agricultural uses on the land. Incorporated in 1960, the City of Arvin’s growth, like many of the surrounding cities in Kern County, is driven by its agricultural community. Agricultural crops such as cotton, grain, carrots, potatoes, almonds, oranges, and grapes, surround the city as well as numerous private dairies and farmland. Figure 2 presents a map of the city, which totals 4.8 square miles in size.

Figure 1

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Population Growth Trends
All indicators point out that Arvin’s population has been in continual growth since the 1970s till 2010. This trend was mostly a result of the increase in farm workers, and the availability of affordable housing in Arvin up until 2010. As presented in Table 1 and in Figure 3, between 1970 and 1980, the city’s population grew by 32 percent; 35.5 percent by 1990; 39.5 percent by 2000; and 49 percent by 2010. While the residential population in Arvin has continued to increase in recent years, the rate of growth dipped significantly after 2010. According to U.S. Census, the 2020 residential population of Arvin was 19,495 – a percentage change of 0.99 percent over the course of ten years from the 2010 population. Considered in terms of simple annual percentage change, Arvin’s population grew by an average of 4.9 percent per year during the 2000-2010 period; after 2010, the growth rate dropped to an average of 0.09 percent per year. This pattern of continued growth from 1970 to 2010, followed by a dramatic drop in growth rates in recent years, was also witnessed in Kern County as awhole.

Table 1

ARVIN POPULATION GROWTH TRENDS
Year Total Percent
Change
Annual
Percen
t
Change
1970 5,199 -- --
1980 6,863 32.0% 3.2%
1990 9,286 35.3% 3.5%
2000 12,956 39.5% 4.0%
2010 19,304 49.0% 4.9%
2020 19,495 0.99% 0.09%
Source: U.S. Census 1990, 2000, 2010, 2020, ; Social Explorer tables for Census 2020.

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TOTAL POPULATION AND PERCENT CHANGE OVER TIME – 1980-2020 Total Population and Percent Change Over Time (1980 to 2020) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010; Social Explorer tables for Census 2020. 6,863
9,286
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8 Age Composition
The age distribution of the population is an important determinant of housing demand in an area.

Young adults (18-34 years of age) tend to favor apartments, low to moderate cost condominiums, and smaller single-family units. The population of 35 to 64 years of age represents the major market for moderate to relatively high-cost condominiums and single-family homes. People over 65 years of age tend to generate demand for low to moderate cost apartments and condominiums, group quarters, and mobile homes.

Table 2 shows that Arvin has a relatively younger population compared to the County averages.

It has a higher proportion of population up to 24 years of age and lower proportion from 24 years and up compared to the County averages for these age groups. This indicates a shift in population trend with more younger families moving into Arvin compared to the rest of the County. A reason would be the lower property prices in the area. In 2020, residents 5 to 17 years represented the largest age group in Arvin, followed by the 25-34 -year age group. The prime working age groups (18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54 and 55 to 64 combined) account for 56.22 percent of the city’s total population, lower than the Kern County total of 60.6 percent for these two age groups. As shown in Table 2, whilst the 5-24 age groups are higher than the County percentages for these groups, the 35-64 age group is lower than the County proportion. Arvin comprises a significantly higher proportion of minors under the age of 18 years as compared to the County’s proportion of the same age group. Kern County is significantly higher than Arvin in the 65 years and older age group.

Overall, Arvin has a younger population than the County with a median age of 23.7 years as compared to 30.7 years countywide, and two out of three Arvin residents are younger than the age of 35, and 38.5 percent are minors under the age of 18.

Table 2
Population by Age Groups (Total).

City of Arvin City of Arvin Kern County Kern County
Total: 21,220 892,458
Under 5 Years 2,500 11.8% 69,067 7.7%
5 to 17 Years 5,733 27.0% 189,092 21.2%
18 to 24 Years 2,459 11.6% 90,462 10.1%
25 to 34 Years 3,074 14.5% 139,092 15.6%
35 to 44 Years 2,771 13.1% 113,896 12.8%
45 to 54 Years 2,147 10.1% 99,726 11.2%
55 to 64 Years 1,485 7.0% 93,259 10.4%
65 to 74 Years 653 3.1% 59,261 6.6%
75 to 84 Years 212 1.0% 27,691 3.1%
85 Years and Over 186 0.9% 10,912 1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B01001.

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AGE DISTRIBUTION
AND DEPENDENT POPULATION - YEAR 2020
Age Group Arvin Kern County
Under 5 11.8% 7.7%
5-17 27.0% 21.2%
18-34 26.1% 25.7%
35-64 30.2% 34.4%
65+ 5.0% 10.9%
Median Age 24.7 31.9
Age Dependency Ratio 77.8 66.4
Child Dependency Ratio 69.0 48.1
Old-Age Dependency Ratio 8.8 18.2
Source: 2020 ACS 5-Yr Est. Table S0101
The dependency ratio, which is the ratio of the population under 18 and over 65 years of age to the population 18 to 64, is an indicator of the reliance of children and senior citizens on the working age population. The lower the dependency ratio, the lesser the “burden” is on a community’s working age residents. Table 3 shows that on average, a working age individual in the City of Arvin must support more dependents (0.77) than a working age resident in Kern County (0.66), which again indicates the need for dependent care and support systems for young children and youth. Within the composite age dependency ratio, the proportion of minor-age dependents versus dependent populations over the age of 65 differ between the city and County averages, reflecting the relatively younger population in Arvin and the greater proportion of seniors in the countywide total population. In addition to Arvin having a higher dependency ratio than the County average, the data indicates that the types of services needed would skew more towards childcare and other youth-targeted amenities, with relatively less demand for seniorservices.

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10 Race and Ethnicity
The racial and ethnic composition of a community determines the household characteristics and influences housing needs. The City of Arvin is a predominantly Hispanic/Latino community, of which nearly 9 out of 10 city residents are Hispanic. Table 4 presents estimates of the 2020 race/ethnic composition of Arvin's population. Compared to the County, the Arvin comprised a smaller proportion in all ethnic and racial categories except with the Hispanic/Latino population.

Table 4:

Population by Race - 2020
City of
Arvin
Percent
Kern
County
Percent California Percent
Total: 21,220 892,458 39,346,023
White Alone 15,501 73.0% 603,368 67.6% 22,053,721 56.1% Black or African American Alone 144 0.7% 48,530 5.4% 2,250,962 5.7% American Indian And Alaska Native
Alone 90 0.4% 8,462 0.9% 311,629 0.8%
Asian Alone 329 1.6% 43,381 4.9% 5,834,312 14.8%
Native Hawaiian And Other Pacific
Islander Alone 0 0.0% 1,380 0.2% 149,636 0.4%
Some Other Race Alone 3,897 18.4% 112,122 12.6% 5,623,747 14.3% Two Or More Races: 1,259 5.9% 75,215 8.4% 3,122,016 7.9% Two Races Including Some Other
Race 1,226 5.8% 48,130 5.4% 1,472,235 3.7%
Two Races Excluding Some Other
Race, And Three Or More Races 33 0.2% 27,085 3.0% 1,649,781 4.2% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B02001.

Table 5 and Figure 4 depicts the growth rates of different racial/ethnic categories within Arvin and Kern County between 2000 and 2020. During this period, the total population of Arvin grew by 50.47 percent, however, growth in the last decade between 2010 and 2020 was a mere 0.99 percent.

Arvin’s Hispanic population was 87.5 percent of the total population in the year 2000. By 2020, the Hispanic population comprise of 94 percent of the population.

The changing ethnic characteristics of a community, coupled with shifting in age composition, lead to changes in household composition and ensuing housing needs.

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11 Table 5:

Population by Race by Hispanic Origin Over Time
2000 Percent 2010 Percent 2020 Percent
Total: 12,956 19,304 21,220
Hispanic or Latino 11,341 87.5% 17,892 92.7% 19,952 94.0% Not Hispanic Or Latino: 1,615 12.5% 1,412 7.3% 1,268 6.0% White Alone 1,276 9.8% 985 5.1% 803 3.8%
Black Or African American Alone 68 0.5% 102 0.5% 126 0.6% American Indian And Alaska Native
Alone 33 0.3% 41 0.2% 9 0.0%
Asian Alone 132 1.0% 135 0.7% 305 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific
Islander Alone 2 0.0% 2 0.0% 0 0.0%
Some Other Race Alone 16 0.1% 30 0.2% 0 0.0%
Two Or More Races: 88 0.7% 117 0.6% 25 0.1%
Two Races Including Some Other
Race 0 0.0%
Two Races Excluding Some Other
Race, And Three Or More Races 25 0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000 & 2010, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B03002.

Figure 4:
0 5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2000 2010 2020
Two or More Races
Non-Hispanic
Native Hawaiian and
Other Pacific Islander
Alone Non-Hispanic
Asian Alone NonHispanic
American Indian and
Alaska Native Alone
Non-Hispanic
Black or African
American Alone NonHispanic
White Alone NonHispanic
Hispanic or Latino of
Any Race

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12 Providing a range of affordable housing can help foster more inclusive communities and increase access to opportunities for persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other protected classes. The programs included in the housing element show that the City intends to complete the necessary actions to meet the State AFFH requirements. These actions are intended to alleviate the main issues identified in the Assessment of Fair Housing and the City intends to implement these and all the programs outlined in this Housing Plan during the 2023-2031 planning period. In addition, the city intends to monitor the AFFH actions on an annual basis in conjunction with the preparation of the Annual Progress Report (APR) to ensure the goals are being met. If any action items are not being achieved, the city will adjust its metrics, timeframes, and commitments as necessary to ensure it meets its AFFH goals.

C. Household Characteristics
The census defines a “household” as all persons who occupy a housing unit. This includes persons living alone, families related through marriage or blood, or unrelated persons sharing a housing unit. Persons living in retirement or convalescent homes, school dormitories, or other group living situations are not considered households, but are considered part of the group quarter category.

Household characteristics are an important indicator of the type of housing needed in a community.

Household Growth
According to California DOF estimates presented in Table 6, household growth in Arvin was consistently higher than that of the County in the period 1990 to 2010. During the 1990s, the number of households in Arvin grew by over 26 percent as compared to 15 percent growth experienced countywide. During the following decade Arvin and Kern County populations increased to 40.5 percent and 22 percent, respectively. After 2010, household growth in both jurisdictions dropped significantly, with the County growth rate exceeding than that of the city.

Arvin households total 4884 in 2020 DOF estimates, an increase of 15.5 percent from 2010 levels.

Considered in terms of simple annual percentage change, households in Arvin increased by an average of 1.55 percent per year during these 10 years; this is a significant drop from the simple annual percentage change of 4.1 percent between 2000 and 2010, and 2.6 percent between 1990 and 2000.

Kern County households total 301,009 in 2020 DOF estimates, an increase of 18.2 percent from 2010 levels.

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13 Table 6
HOUSEHOLD GROWTH 1990-2020
Jurisdiction 1990 2000 2010 2020 %
Change
1990-
2000
%
Change
2000-
2010
% Change
2010-2020
Arvin 2385 3010 4228 4884 26.2% 40.5% 15.5%
Kern County 181,480 208,655 254,610 301,009 15.0% 22.0% 18.2% Source: DOF Series E-8 1990 and Series E-5 estimates, 2000, 2010, 2020 Household Type
The household characteristics of a community, to an extent, determine the existing and future type and size of housing needs. According to Table 7, family household population (related persons and/or married couples living together) represented 92.9 percent of Arvin’s total households. This compares to 73.8 percent countywide. In addition, the proportion of the nonfamily households (group quarter population, which includes many senior residents, accounted for 7.1 percent of the total households in Arvin, which is lower than the countywide total of

26.2 percent.

Household Size
Household size is the number of persons per occupied dwelling unit. Over the decades, the County and the State have experienced a continued increase in household size. This trend is the result of factors such as larger families, which reflect the changing demographics and the shift in the ethnic composition of the region, as well as a consolidation of families necessitated by the increase cost of living.

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Households by Size
City of
Arvin
Percent
Kern
County
Percent California Percent
Total: 4,711 273,556 13,103,114
Family Households: 4,377 92.9% 201,939 73.8% 8,986,666 68.6% 2-Person Household 613 13.0% 63,848 23.3% 3,209,170 24.5% 3-Person Household 849 18.0% 42,009 15.4% 2,054,635 15.7% 4-Person Household 1,145 24.3% 46,904 17.1% 1,945,127 14.8% 5-Person Household 731 15.5% 27,461 10.0% 1,006,126 7.7% 6-Person Household 596 12.7% 12,948 4.7% 433,324 3.3%
7-Or-More Person
Household 443 9.4% 8,769 3.2% 338,284 2.6%
Nonfamily Households: 334 7.1% 71,617 26.2% 4,116,448 31.4% 1-Person Household 258 5.5% 57,077 20.9% 3,114,819 23.8% 2-Person Household 76 1.6% 12,251 4.5% 774,224 5.9%
3-Person Household 0 0.0% 1,137 0.4% 135,683 1.0%
4-Person Household 0 0.0% 674 0.2% 59,938 0.5%
5-Person Household 0 0.0% 341 0.1% 19,730 0.2%
6-Person Household 0 0.0% 24 0.0% 6,805 0.1%
7-Or-More Person
Household 0 0.0% 113 0.0% 5,249 0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B11016

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15 Table 7 shows that 15.5 percent of family households and zero percent of the non-family households in Arvin were composed of five or more persons, which by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) definition is considered “large households”. This is more than the countywide proportion of large household, 10 percent of total family households and 0.1 percent of the non-family households in the County. This indicates a need for larger housing units for large households in the city.

Average household size over time in Arvin (Table 9) remained more or less the same between 2010 and 2020 at 4.57 and 4.48, respectively, in line with the household size for Kern County during the same periods measuring at 2.89 percent and 2.94 percent, respectively.

Household size of owner occupied and renter occupied households in Arvin were 4.51 and 4.45, respectively, while that for the County was 3.13 and 3.18, as shown in Table 8.

Table 8:

Average Household Size by Tenancy
City of Arvin Kern County California
Total: 4.48 3.15 2.94
Owner Occupied 4.51 3.13 3.01
Renter Occupied 4.45 3.18 2.85
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25010 Table 9:

Average Household Size Over Time
2010 2015 2020
City of Arvin 4.57 4.45 4.48
Kern County 3.14 3.21 3.15
California 2.89 2.96 2.94
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 06-10, 11-15, 16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25010 Household Income and Poverty
Table 10 shows that the median household income of the city is $39,750, which is only 72.5% of the median income made by a household in Kern County. Household Income by race of people are provided in Table 11.

Table 10:

Median Household Income
City of
Arvin
Kern
County
City % of
County
Median Household Income
in The Past 12 Months $39,750 $54,851 72.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B19013.

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Median Household Income by Race
City of Arvin Kern County
White Alone Non-Hispanic $37,969 $66,163
Black or African American Alone Non-Hispanic $47,059 $39,422 American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Non-Hispanic $49,412 Asian Alone Non-Hispanic $74,021
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Alone Non-Hispanic $73,750 Some Other Race Alone Non-Hispanic $43,442 $49,168
Two Or More Races Non-Hispanic $31,588 $49,484
Hispanic Or Latino of Any Race $39,469 $47,095
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B19013.

Notes: Data for all racial groups, except White, are not available by Hispanic origin for this metric; therefore, only Black or African American Alone, American Indian And Alaska Native Alone, Asian Alone, Native Hawaiian And Other Pacific Islander Alone, Some Other Race Alone, and Two or More Races are not shown by Hispanic or Not Hispanic ethnicity.

Table 12
Income by Household Types
Type Median ($) Mean ($)
Households 39,750 49,056
Families 40,459 48,841
Married
Families
45,413 -
Non-Families 20,208 27,272
Source: US Census 2020 ACS 5-Year Survey (Table S1901)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated poverty threshold for a four-person household was approximately $26,496 in 2020. For two-person households, the threshold was $15,659 if the householder was age 65 or older, and $17,413 for householders under 65 years.

Approximately one-third (29.6%) of the 2020 households in Arvin were below the poverty level, while 16.7 percent of the County’s households were below the poverty level (Table 13). For senior citizen households (ages 65 years and over) the percentage of those below the poverty rate was 22 percent and for children under 18 the poverty rate is 40% in Arvin.

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HOUSEHOLDS IN POVERTY OVER TIME
2010 2020
Households with Income in the Past 12 Months below
Poverty Level 1,045 1,294
Total Households 3,497 4,377
Percent of Households in Poverty 29.9% 29.6%
Percent Change of Households in Poverty 0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B17019. HCD Data Packet D. Employment Characteristics
As shown in Table 14, 54.5 percent of Arvin’s population ages 16 and over were employed in 2012, with no residents employed in the armed forces. In Kern County, 51.2 percent of the working age population were employed in the civilian sector and one-half percentage point were in the armed forces. The unemployment rate within the civilian labor force was higher in Arvin than within the County, 9.3 percent and 7.7 percent, respectively. In total, Arvin had a higher work force participation rate than Kern County; 36.2 percent of the working age population of Arvin was not in the labor force compared to the countywide rate of 40.6 percent.

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Industry in which the Civilian Employed Population 16 Years and Over is Employed 2010 Percent 2015 Percent 2020 Percent
Total: 6,457 100.0% 7,689 100.0% 7,511 100.0%
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting,
and Mining 3,027 46.9% 4,210 54.8% 3,565 47.5%
Construction 451 7.0% 310 4.0% 393 5.2%
Manufacturing 184 2.8% 251 3.3% 363 4.8%
Wholesale Trade 205 3.2% 287 3.7% 262 3.5%
Retail Trade 591 9.2% 519 6.7% 726 9.7%
Transportation and Warehousing, And
Utilities 417 6.5% 212 2.8% 459 6.1%
Information 36 0.6% 15 0.2% 7 0.1%
Finance and Insurance, And Real Estate,
and Rental and Leasing 71 1.1% 77 1.0% 26 0.3%
Professional, Scientific, And Management,
and Administrative, And Waste Management
Services 148 2.3% 287 3.7% 195 2.6%
Educational Services, And Health Care and
Social Assistance 912 14.1% 825 10.7% 924 12.3%
Arts, Entertainment, And Recreation, And
Accommodation and Food Services 241 3.7% 417 5.4% 155 2.1% Other Services, Except Public
Administration 117 1.8% 147 1.9% 309 4.1%
Public Administration 57 0.9% 132 1.7% 127 1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table C24050.

Agriculture plays a major role in the lives of Arvin’s residents. Classified in terms of industry, 3,565 individuals were employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining positions, representing 47.5 percent of the total civilian employed population ages 16 and older of 7,511. In comparison, the Kern County average for these economic sectors was 14.7 percent. Table 15 shows the occupational distribution of the residents of Arvin in 2020. Almost half (47.7%) of the employed individuals were occupied in the Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance Sector, compared to less than twenty percent for Kern County as a whole. At the same time, the proportions of Arvin workers in the Management, Business, Science, and Arts categories were less than a third of the Countywide average.

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19 Table 15:

Employment by Occupation

Percent Percent Percent
City of Arvin
City of
Arvin
Kern
County
Kern
County
California California
Total: 7,511 346,787 18,646,894
Management, Business,
Science, And Arts Occupations: 723 9.6% 97,672 28.2% 7,517,770 40.3% Service Occupations: 794 10.6% 65,082 18.8% 3,376,613 18.1% Sales And Office Occupations: 762 10.1% 66,376 19.1% 3,903,884 20.9% Natural Resources,
Construction, And Maintenance
Occupations: 3,762 50.1% 67,998 19.6% 1,638,447 8.8%
Production, Transportation, And
Material Moving Occupations: 1,470 19.6% 49,659 14.3% 2,210,180 11.9% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table 24050.

E. Housing Characteristics
Housing Growth Trends
Kern County experienced a prolonged housing boom between 2000 and 2006; however, the U.S. economy went into one of the greatest recessions in history in 2007. Through 2007 and 2008, the U.S. housing bubble burst as housing prices dropped dramatically. Nationally, the median price for resale homes declined more than 12 percent in 2008. It was the largest year-over-year drop for records going back to 1979.

In Kern County, the median housing price plummeted by approximately 14 percent. Though the number of units sold in 2008 was 1,011 more than in 2007, there was a decrease in housing value.

Along with these staggering sales and drop in housing prices, the number of permits issued for construction of new privately-owned dwelling units fell in 2008.

This housing crisis could be attributed to the soaring rate of unemployment and large number of foreclosures. Of the Kern homeowners receiving default notices, 1,512 lost their homes. Similarly, 6,960 more workers were unemployed in 2008 than in 2007—raising the unemployment rate by

1.5 percent. The level of unemployment had a direct effect on housing values. The unprecedented housing crisis at the local and national level, which continued through about 2012, was a multifaceted problem of falling housing prices, loss of equity, high foreclosure activity, and lack of refinancing opportunity. Despite the housing slump during this period, the County continues to experience a growth in population.

Regardless of the setback the housing industry experienced in the 2007-2008 period, as evidenced in Table 23, the median value of owner-occupied homes has been on the rise. There was a 121% increase from 2000 to 2010 (from the median value of 76,500 in 2000 to 169,000 in 2010), although the prices increase was significantly less at about 4% between 2010 and 2020. In 2020, the median value of an owner-occupied home was 176,400 as per ACS 2016-2020 data.

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20 Although prices have been on the rise, making it less affordable to residents in Arvin, across the board, the silver lining in the cloud in Arvin was that housing production was also on the rise, as explained in Table 16 below.

Current market listings in Arvin offers an approx. 1400 sq. ft., four-bed, two-bath, house at $350,000 and a 1350 sq. ft., four-bed, two-bath house at $319,000 (Source: Zillow 2023). The current market rate rent for a 936 sq. ft., three-bedroom, one-bath, house is 1,375.00 (Source:

Home Owner).

Table 16 presents the continual housing growth trends in Arvin since 1980s. Arvin has experienced approximately 42 percent growth between 2000 and 2010 and about 12 percent since then.

During the 2000-2010 decade, the population grew by 49 percent (Table 1), and the housing production lagged behind the percentage of growth in population. This suggested that there was an overcrowding or shortage of housing in the City of Arvin. However, the imbalance has normalized as a result of the low population growth of 0.99 percent between 2010 and 2020.

Table 16
Total Housing Units Over Time
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020
Total Units 1,946 2,450 3,145 4,476 4,992
Percent Change 25.90% 28.37% 42.32% 11.53%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 1980(STF1:T65), 1990(STF1:H1), 2000(SF1:H1); ACS 16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B2001

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21 Type and Size of Units
As presented in Table 17, there were 4,992 total housing units in the City of Arvin in 2020, threequarters were single-family dwelling units – both detached and attached units, which is similar to the countywide proportion of single-family units (72.3%). A clear difference between Arvin and the County occurs when comparing mobile homes and multiple dwelling units with five or more units. According to the estimates, there were 219 mobile homes in Arvin and 22,085 in the whole of Kern County. These numbers represent approximately 4.4 percent of Arvin’s total housing stock, and 7.4 percent countywide. About 7.3 percent of Arvin’s housing stock were multi-family dwelling units with over five units; In Kern County, this category represented 9.1 percent of the total housing stock.

TABLE 17
Total Housing Units by Type
City of
Arvin
Percent
Kern
County
Percent California Percent
Total 4,992 299,179 14,210,945
1, Detached 3,928 78.7% 216,329 72.3% 8,206,621 57.7%
1, Attached 82 1.6% 7,605 2.5% 1,009,488 7.1%
2 98 2.0% 8,083 2.7% 339,846 2.4%
3 or 4 288 5.8% 17,214 5.8% 773,994 5.4%
5 to 9 125 2.5% 10,498 3.5% 840,296 5.9%
10 to 19 35 0.7% 5,853 2.0% 721,132 5.1%
20 to 49 69 1.4% 3,363 1.1% 705,450 5.0%
50 or More 136 2.7% 7,628 2.5% 1,083,247 7.6%
Mobile Home 219 4.4% 22,085 7.4% 515,666 3.6%
Boat, Rv, Van, Etc. 12 0.2% 521 0.2% 15,205 0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25024 Housing Conditions
The condition of any city’s housing stock is a function of its age and how well the units have been maintained over the years. Arvin’s housing stock can generally be characterized as “aging” and in poor condition. Building age is a significant factor in the deterioration and health and safety risks of structures. In general, homes built over 30 years ago are likely to require structural renovation and maintenance. According to Census data presented in Table 18, approximately one-quarter (24.3%) of the homes in Arvin were built prior to 1970. Homes built after 1970, which account for three-quarters (75.7%) of the city’s housing stock, should meet most of the existing building code standards. 1971 was a landmark year because significant changes were made to standard building codes, particularly for those requirements related to seismic safety as a result of the building failures experienced from the Sylmar earthquake.

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22 TABLE 18
Total Occupied Housing Units by Year Built
City of Arvin Percent
Kern
County
Percent California Percent
Total: 4,711 273,556 13,103,114
2014 Or Later 159 3.4% 8,679 3.4% 294,667 2.2%
2010 To 2013 199 4.2% 6,244 4.2% 234,646 1.8%
2000 To 2009 1,048 22.2% 50,348 22.2% 1,432,955 11.0%
1990 To 1999 899 19.1% 40,394 19.1% 1,448,367 11.1%
1980 To 1989 518 11.0% 45,689 11.0% 1,967,306 15.1%
1970 To 1979 748 15.9% 43,060 15.9% 2,290,081 17.5%
1960 To 1969 460 9.8% 27,662 9.8% 1,740,922 13.3%
1950 To 1959 352 7.5% 28,089 7.5% 1,767,353 13.5%
1940 To 1949 211 4.5% 12,071 4.5% 763,029 5.8%
1939 Or Earlier 117 2.5% 11,320 2.5% 1,163,788 8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25036 In fall of 2008, a parcel-by-parcel survey was conducted to assess the exterior condition of the existing housing stock. For the purpose of identifying areas of potential rehabilitation and recycling within the city, the city used the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) survey form to determine the condition of the buildings. This survey, which is presented in Figure 5, included a scoring system for the foundation, roofing, siding, windows and electrical condition of residential units. Based on the calculated total sum of each score, the structure received a “Sound”, “Minor”, “Moderate”, “Substantial” or “Dilapidated” condition ranking. An example of evaluated residential structure using the CDBG criteria is presented below:

Needed Improvements
Needs partial foundation
Shingles missing on roof
Siding needs patching and repainting
Windows need replacement
Minor Electrical repair

TOTAL SCORE
Score
15 5
5 10
5 40
Example of Arvin Housing in Sound Condition

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Sound:

Minor:

Moderate:

Substantial
Dilapidated:

Scoring
9 or less
10 – 15
16 – 39
40 – 55
56 and over
Example of Arvin Housing in Dilapidated
Condition
In the example shown above, a structure scoring a total of 40 indicates that the structure needs substantial improvements. For the purposes of this study, structures scoring 40-55 points (Substantial) or 56 points and over (Dilapidated) were considered as physical blight and requiring significant rehabilitation or demolition. The result of the survey is illustrated in Figure 6, showing the various conditions of building structures throughout the city.

The results of the survey are presented in Table 19. It shows that 3,400 parcels zoned are residential. Of these surveyed parcels, 2,158 parcels (63.5%) had housing that was in good condition, 195 parcels (16.8%) exhibit minor to moderate conditions and 308 parcels (9.1%) are in substantially deteriorated conditions. There are also 360 (10.6%) vacant parcels.

Table 19
ARVIN HOUSING SURVEY 2008
No. Units Percent
Sound: 9 or less 2,158 63.5%
Minor: 10 to 15 195 5.7%
Moderate: 16 to 39 379 11.1%
Substantial: 40 to 55 139 4.1%
Dilapidated: 56 and over 169 5.0%
Vacant* 360 10.6%
Total 3,400 100.0%
Source: GRC Associates Inc. Survey
*Vacant land in all zoning designation

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24 Figure 5

CDBG SURVEY

ARVIN REDEVELOPMENT PARCEL SHEET -- HOUSING CONDITIONS
APN#: Map Page
Address: Added Area
Mixed-Use Existing Project Areas
No. Units:

Garage Attached: Detached: None: Photo Numbers:

BuildingAge
Construction Type: Wood
Masonry
Mobile
Frontage Improvements: Curbs
Paved Street
Gutters
Modular Sidewalk
Driveway
Adequate Site Drainage
DILAPIDATED UNIT: A unit suffering from excessive neglect, where the building appears structurally unsound and maintenance is nonexistent, not fit for human habitation, may be considered for demolition or at a minimum, major rehabilitation required
YES NO

FOUNDATION ROOFING
Existing foundation in good condition Good condition
Repair needed Shingles missing
Needs partial foundation Chimney needs repair
No foundation or needs complete foundation Needs re-roofing Roof structure needs replacement or re-roof

SIDING/STUCCO WINDOWS
Good condition Good condition
Needs re-painting Broken window panes
Needs to patching and re-painting Needs repair
Needs replacement and painting Needs replacement
Asbestos/Lead-Based

ELECTRICAL SCORE
Good condition Sound: 9 or less
Minor repair Minor: 10-15
Repair main panel Moderate: 16-39
Substanital: 40-55
Dilapidated: 56 and over

ECONOMIC BLIGHT
Vacancy Security Bars/Doors/Barbed Wire
High Crime* Graffiti
Evidence of Homeless
Comments
For Sale/RentPhone No.: Rent
Source: HCD: Building Blocks

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25 ARVIN HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-203
Figure 6 HOUSING CONDITIONS

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26 In 2012, a Housing Conditions Analysis was conducted by Kern Council of Governments for inclusion in the Kern Regional Housing Data Report. Rather than a windshield survey of individual parcels, the 2012 Analysis utilized sampling data, GIS modeling, and existing data sets3to determine generalized housing conditions within the cities and unincorporated areas of Kern County. This sampling method creates assumptions about generalized housing conditions on a per-parcel basis based upon the improved value (value of the residential structure only without the land value) of single-family residential units within the County. Table 20 summarizes the five categories of housing conditions designated by the 2012 Analysis, including the range of assessed improved value and the general assumptions made for residential structures within each category.

Table 20
2012 HOUSING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS OVERVIEW
Category Improved
Value/SF Generalized Housing Conditions Assumptions
Standard
Condition $0-$11 Residential unit has conforming roof, windows, paint/siding, structure, foundation, and yard.

Minor
Rehabilitation $11.01-$28
Residential unit could require repairs to small roof section; broken windows or doors; repairs to mechanical equipment; peeling and chipping paint/siding.

Moderate
Rehabilitation $28.01-$45 Replacement of roof, doors, outdated windows, and/or mechanical equipment required; cracked, faulted, or missing exterior surfaces.

Major
Rehabilitation $45.01-$55
Residential unit could have sagged roof; missing fascia; broken, missing, or severely damaged windows and doors; faulted, cracked, or missing exterior structures; cracked or sagging foundation.

Demolition
Needed $55.01+
Roof is missing, severely sagging, or structurally unsound; windows and doors are missing or boarded up; missing or faulted foundation; residential structure is partially missing, tilted, or dilapidated.

Source: Kern COG, Kern County Regional Housing Data Report 2012

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27 Figure 7 displays the results of the 2012 Analysis by Split Block Group. Housing conditions within the southern half of Arvin were noticeably better, with over three-fourths of residential units deemed standard conditions and the remainder deemed mostly in need of minor rehabilitation.

The majority of the homes in the northwest portion of the city also had housing conditions that were standard or in need of minor rehabilitation. Housing condition issues were most prevalent in central and northeast parts of Arvin.

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28 ARVIN HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-2031 Figure 7 HOUSING CONDITIONS 2012

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29 Housing Tenure
An examination of household tenure in Arvin in recent decades shows the city’s homeownership rate fluctuated over time. Table 21 shows that the share of owner occupied, and renter occupied households are nearly equal at about 50 percent. Table 22 presents Arvin’s household tenure between 2010 and 2020. The approximately 53.5 percent homeownership rate in 2010 decreased to 50.3 percent by 2020. In the same period, renter-occupied households increased, accounting for 46.5 percent and 49.7 percent, respectively, reflecting an inverse relationship between housing production and renting. There is a need for quality rental housing that is affordable to all economic segments of the community.

TABLE 21
Housing Units by Tenure

City of
Arvin
Percent
Kern
County
Percent California Percent
Total Units 4,711 273,556 13,103,114
Owner
Occupied: 2,370 50.3% 161,113 58.9% 7,241,318 55.3%
Renter
Occupied: 2,341 49.7% 112,443 41.1% 5,861,796 44.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25042 TABLE 22
Housing Units by Tenure Over Time
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020
Total Units 3,735 2,385 3,010 4,228 4,711
Owner
Occupied: 1,702 1,167 1,676 2,261 2,370
Owner-Occupied 45.6% 48.9% 55.7% 53.5% 50.3%
Renter
Occupied: 2,033 1,218 1,334 1,967 2,341
Renter-Occupied 54.4% 51.1% 44.3% 46.5% 49.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 1980(SF1), 1990(SF1), 2000(SF1); ACS 16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25042 Home Prices and Rents
As demonstrated in Table 23, the 2000-2010 period saw the highest increase in decades resulting in increase of approximately 121 percent. In absolute terms, the increase was from $76,500 to 169,000. However, the market cooled down resulting in an increase of only 4.38 percent by the year 2020. Although the absolute home prices having been increasing in Arvin, Median Housing Value of $176,400 in Arvin is cheaper compared to those in Kern County ($226,600) and the State ($538,400), according to ACS 2016-2020 five-year estimates.

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30 Table 23

HOME SALES PRICES
(Median Housing Value Over Time of OwnerOccupied Units) 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020
Median Value (Dollars) of OwnerOccupied Homes $ 35,800 $ 56,700 $ 76,500 $ 169,000 $ 176,400 Percent Change 58.38% 34.92% 120.92% 4.38%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 1980(ORG STF1), 1990(STF3), 2000(SF3); ACS 06-10, 16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25077 The median monthly rents in Arvin were $963 in 2021. This compares with a countywide median of $1,103, which was approximately 115 percent of Arvin’s rent or 15 percent higher. Table 24 summarizes the monthly rents in Arvin.

TABLE 24

GROSS AND MEDIAN RENT
GROSS RENT Estimate Percent
Occupied units paying rent 2,136 2,136
Less than $500 152 7.1%
$500 to $999 999 46.8%
$1,000 to $1,499 800 37.5%
$1,500 to $1,999 167 7.8%
$2,000 to $2,499 18 0.8%
$2,500 to $2,999 0 0.0%
$3,000 or more 0 0.0%
Median (dollars) 963 (X)
No rent paid 18 (X)

GROSS RENT AS A PERCENTAGE

OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME (GRAPI)
Occupied units paying rent
(excluding units where GRAPI
cannot be computed) 2,116 2,116
Less than 15.0 percent 233 11.0%

15.0 to 19.9 percent 66 3.1%

20.0 to 24.9 percent 200 9.5%

25.0 to 29.9 percent 294 13.9%

30.0 to 34.9 percent 161 7.6%

35.0 percent or more 1,162 54.9%
Not computed 38 (X)
Source: US Census, 2021- ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profile, Table DP04

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31 F. Special Needs
There are certain categories of households that, because of their physical or economic condition, need for particular space or support services requirements, or other factors, are “special needs households”, which may have some difficulties in finding affordable housing. These households include disabled persons, elderly, large families, farm workers, families with female heads of household and homeless or families with persons in need of emergency shelter. The City of Arvin has entrusted the Kern County and the Housing Authority of Kern County (HACK) to administer most housing programs for the city. Many of these services and facilities may not be located in the City of Arvin, but are nearby.

Disabled Persons
A disabled individual is defined as a person who has been determined to have some kind of impairment to their ability to function in a manner consistent with the general population. The 1990 Census defines three types of disabilities: work, mobility, and self-care limitations.

Disabilities are defined as mental, physical or health conditions that last over six months. The Census tracks the following disabilities.
▪ Work disability - Refers to a condition lasting more than six months that restricts a person’s choice of work and prevents that person from working full-time. ▪ Mobility limitation - Refers to a physical or mental condition lasting more than six months that makes it difficult for a person to go outside the home alone. ▪ Self-care limitation - Refers to a physical or mental condition lasting more than six months that makes it difficult to take care of one’s personal needs. This impairment is expected to be of definite duration and is of such a nature that the person’s ability to live independently could be improved by more suitable housing conditions.

As per the 2020 American Community Survey (Table 25), among Arvin’s population between the ages of 18 and 64, 5.6 percent were classified as having a disability. About 4.7 percent of the total population were aged 65 and older, of which about 33 percent were found to have one or more forms of disability. Table 26 shows that five percent of the total population are reported to be disabled, among whom the most prevalent disability was ambulatory difficulties (53.8%). The mobility limitation does not necessarily indicate a need for special need/supportive housing and statistics on the total number of disabled persons needing supportive housing in the city is not available. Using the national standard of one to three percent of the total disabled population needing supportive housing, it can be estimated that the city has approximately 15 to 45 disabled individuals in need of supportive housing.

To assist disabled individuals in providing adequate housing to meet their needs, the State of California, in 1984, mandated Title 24, of the Uniform Building Code. Title 24 provides regulations for adaptability and accessibility of apartment units to provide for the safety and welfare of physically disabled inhabitants and visitors. An adaptable apartment is one that is accessible for entry and circulation and that can at any future point, be adapted to meet the specific needs of a

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32 person with disabilities. These improvements would include the installation of wider doors, grab bars, lower cabinets, lower light switches and sidewalk-to-front door ramps.

The living arrangement of disabled persons depends on the severity of the disability. Many live at home independently or with other family members. To maintain independent living, disabled persons may need assistance. This can include special housing design features for the disabled, income support for those who are unable to work, and in-home supportive services for persons with medical conditions among others. Services are typically provided by both public and private agencies.

Table 25:

Disability by Type by Age for the Total Population
City of
Arvin
City of
Arvin
Kern
County
Kern
County
California California
Total: 21,096 864,023 38,838,726
Under 18 Years - Total
Population 8,233 39.0% 257,756 29.8% 8,942,907 23.0%
Under 18 Years - One Type 35 0.4% 5,792 2.2% 207,793 2.3% Under 18 Years - Two or More
Types 52 0.6% 3,272 1.3% 99,013 1.1%
Under 18 Years - No Disability 8,146 98.9% 248,692 96.5% 8,636,101 96.6% 18 to 64 Years - Total
Population 11,881 56.3% 510,141 59.0% 24,347,395 62.7%
18 to 64 Years - One Type 388 3.3% 29,490 5.8% 1,077,809 4.4% 18 to 64 Years - Two or More
Types 270 2.3% 23,435 4.6% 866,771 3.6%
18 to 64 Years, No Disability 11,223 94.5% 457,216 89.6% 22,402,815 92.0% 65 Years and Older - Total
Population 982 4.7% 96,126 11.1% 5,548,424 14.3%
65 Years and Older - One Type 178 18.1% 16,593 17.3% 803,463 14.5% 65 Years and Older - Two or
More Types 144 14.7% 19,844 20.6% 1,092,102 19.7%
65 Years and Older - No
Disability 660 67.2% 59,689 62.1% 3,652,859 65.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table C18108

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33 Table 26:

Disability by Type for the Population with a Disability (Detailed) City of
Arvin
Percent
Kern
County
Percent California Percent
With One or More Types of
Disability 1,067 98,426 4,146,951
Hearing Difficulty 211 19.8% 23,470 23.8% 1,147,500 27.7% Vision Difficulty 115 10.8% 19,029 19.3% 778,145 18.8%
Cognitive Difficulty 392 36.7% 36,914 37.5% 1,585,969 38.2% Ambulatory Difficulty 574 53.8% 51,480 52.3% 2,118,765 51.1% Self-Care Difficulty 361 33.8% 21,131 21.5% 964,579 23.3% Independent Living Difficulty 292 27.4% 35,762 36.3% 1,654,210 39.9% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B18102 - B18107.

For persons with mental illness, the Mental Health Services Department provides a full range of services throughout the County. Services include initial assessment, crisis services, ongoing case coordination, case management, and counseling services, among others. Hospitalization and inpatient treatment and placement programs may be contracted for the Department with private providers.

Several County programs assist persons with physical disabilities. The Community Development Program Department operates the Home Access Program, providing grants for home accessibility improvements. In addition, HACK has made five percent of the affordable public housing stock accessible to persons with physical disabilities (45 units), and two percent of units adaptable to the sensory impaired (18 units).

Chapter 507, Statutes of 2010 (SB 812), which took effect January 2011, requires that housing elements analyze the special housing needs of persons with developmental disabilities. A "developmental disability" is defined as a disability that originates before an individual becomes 18 years old, continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual. This includes mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism.

According to the California Department of Developmental Services’ consumer count in zip code 93203 (Arvin) in June 2016, there were 142 residents with developmental disabilities. Of this total, 56 percent were ages 17 or under and approximately 90 percent lived in the home of their parents, family, or guardian. Additional information from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, indicate that there is a licensed Adult Residential Facility (ARF) that is located at 14150 Sunset Boulevard, which is in the unincorporated area adjacent to the Arvin city limits. As defined by the Department of Social Services, an ARF provides 24-hour non-medical care for adults ages 18 years through 59 years old who are unable to provide for their own daily needs. ARFs include board and care homes for adults with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses.

In addition, for persons with developmental disabilities, the Kern Regional Center located at 3200 North Sillect Avenue, Bakersfield, provides diagnostic, assessment, placement, and case management services. In addition, the Kern Regional Center contracts with various service

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34 providers for structured day programming, employment help, residential facilities, placement, evaluation, equipment, and other necessities. Several service providers throughout the County also aid people with disabilities. The National Association for People with Disabilities (NAPD) operates activity centers in Bakersfield with day programs and special services. Haven Counseling Center located at 730 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, provides a group home for people who are severely handicapped and need 24-hour supervision and care. They also have nine apartment units for persons with developmental disability who are able live independently.

Elderly Persons
Another population segment that requires special consideration is the elderly -- the population over 65 years of age. Their concerns are related to housing, health care, their fixed-income and transportation. In 2012, 796 residents in Arvin were reported as 65 years or older, comprising

4.4 percent of the total population. As shown in Table 27, there were 563 elderly households in the city in 2020 and about two-thirds (67.2%) lived in owner-occupied units. This compares to

50.3 percent of the total household in the city residing in owner occupied units. It is also important to note that about 33 percent of the elderly in Arvin are identified as disabled.

TABLE 27
Senior Households by Tenure
City of Arvin City of Arvin
Total: 536
Owner Occupied: 360 67.2%
Householder 65 To 74 Years 273 75.8%
Householder 75 To 84 Years 21 5.8%
Householder 85 Years and Over 66 18.3%
Renter Occupied: 176 32.8%
Householder 65 To 74 Years 135 76.7%
Householder 75 To 84 Years 41 23.3%
Householder 85 Years and Over 0 0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25007 There are many programs to accommodate the special needs of seniors, including but not limited to congregate care, supportive services, rental subsidies, shared housing, and housing rehabilitation assistance. For the elderly, or those with disabilities, housing with functional design features that accommodate disabilities can help ensure continued independent living. Elderly with mobility/self-care limitations also benefit from transportation alternatives. Senior housing with supportive services can be provided for those who require assistance with daily living.

The Senior Citizens Information and Referral Service provides seniors with information on available services in the County, including Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal, nutrition sites, discount cards, and transportation information, among other things. The Office on Aging also operates 27 senior nutrition sites at senior and community centers throughout the County. Home delivered meals are also available upon request. In Arvin, the senior nutrition site is located at the Arvin Senior Center located at 800 Walnut Drive.

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35 Large Families
Large families are defined as households with five or more members. Large families have special housing needs because they typically require larger size units than what the market usually provides. As a result, many large families are often forced to occupy inadequately sized units because housing units that meet their needs are either unavailable or beyond their ability to pay.

Table 7 shows that 15.5 percent of family households and zero percent of the non-family households in Arvin were composed of five or more persons, which by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) definition is considered “large households”. This is more than the countywide proportion of large household, 10 percent of total family households and 0.1 percent of the non-family households in the County. This indicates a need for larger units for large households in the city. To address overcrowding, communities can provide incentives to facilitate the development of affordable apartments with three or more bedrooms to meet the needs of large households.

The shortage of large rental units can be alleviated through the provision of affordable ownership housing opportunities, such as homeownership assistance and self-help housing (through Habitat for Humanity and other organizations). In addition, Section 8 rental assistance provided by HACK can enable large families to rent units they otherwise cannot afford. HACK currently operates 941 public housing units, of which 123 are single-family units that can accommodate larger families.

The County has also contributed CDBG and HOME funds to assist in the development of housing for large families.

Farmworkers
Agriculture is a key economic industry in Kern County, and particularly in Arvin. Agriculture plays a major role in the lives of Arvin’s residents. Classified in terms of industry, 3,565 individuals were employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining positions, representing 47.5 percent of the total civilian employed population ages 16 and older of 7,511. In comparison, the Kern County average for these economic sectors was 14.7 percent. Almost all of those Arvin residents employed in this sector were in agriculture.

Farmworkers are defined as persons whose primary source of income is derived from seasonal agricultural labor. Farmworkers are typically categorized into three groups: 1) permanent, 2) seasonal and 3) migrant. Permanent farmworkers are typically employed year-round by the same employer. A seasonal farmworker works on average less than 150 days per year and earns at least half of their earned income from farm work. Migrant farm workers are seasonal farm workers who have to travel to do the farm work. They are unable to return to their permanent residence within the same day.

There were 1,731 farms located in Kern County according to the USDA 2017 Census of Agriculture.

Some 22 percent of the farms employed only a single farm worker; some 46 percent employed between two and nine workers, and some 32 percent were larger farms employing ten or more workers. Table 28 also indicates that migrant workers totaled 6,062, representing approximately 30 percent of total farm workers.

Farmworkers are generally considered to have special housing needs because of their limited income and their seasonal and migratory nature of their work. In response to the need for

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36 farmworker housing and to comply with State Housing law, the City of Arvin adopted Ordinance No. 241 in July 2015, which amended the Zoning Ordinance to permit by-right housing reserved for person employed in various industries – though agriculture is the industry most often used in this category. Since agriculture is a key industry in Arvin, this is especially importance for farmworker housing. This ordinance permits by right up to six unrelated individuals to legally live in the same residential unit. Owners of employee housing are required to obtain a permit from the State Department of Housing and Community Development.

Housing options that are currently available to farmworkers include privately- and publiclyowned farm worker housing, which are described below.

Table 28
Kern County – Farm Labor (2017).

Category Farms Percent Workers Percent
Farms with 1 worker 186 22.01 186 0.91
Farms with 2 workers 130 15.38 260 1.27
Farms with 3-4 workers 125 14.79 429 2.10
Farms with 5-9 workers 135 15.98 860 4.20
Farms with 10 or more 269 31.84 18734 91.52
Total farms and workers 845 100 20469 100
Migrant workers/ hired 84 85.71 5779 95.33
Migrant
workers/contract
14 14.29 283 4.67
Total migrant workers 98 100 6062 100
Source: USDA 2017 Census of Agriculture
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2017/Full_Report/Volume_1,_Chapter_2_County_Level/California/ Privately-Owned Farm Workers Housing. Table 29 identifies 18 camps, 12 of which are yearround camps and six of which are seasonal, and provide housing for 474 farm workers. The County of Environmental Health Services Department indicates that the demand for lettuce, and that most agricultural workers in the County are full-time residents or seasonal workers.

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PRIVATELY OWNED FARM WORKER HOUSING KERN COUNTY
Name Number of Farm
Workers
Months of
Occupation/Year
Bonanza Farms 16 12
Wheeler Highway 99 9 12
Wheeler Adobe 7 12
Paramount 27 5 12
Paramount Belridge 28 12
Opal Frye 15 12
Westfarmers 8 12
Cauzza 7 12
Jimmie Icardo 7 12
Spring Farms 6 12
Belridge Drilling 8 12
San Emigdio 5 12
GVC 37 72 7-10
GVC 23B 120 7-10
GVC 10A 11 7-10
GVC 10B 90 7-10
Kovacevich Clark 15 6-8
Kovacevich Hildebrand 45 6-8
Total 474
Source: Kern County Regional Housing Allocation Plan, May 2001

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38 Publicly-Owned Year-Round Farmworker Housing. Public housing for farmworkers has been subsidized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development (USDA-RD) and was developed to provide housing for persons with a minimum annual income of $5,753 from farm labor. As shown in Table 30, HACK owns and/or
manages eight year-round developments of this
type, located in Delano, Shafter, Arvin,
Bakersfield, Wasco and Lamont/Weedpatch. The
48-unit Sun Garden located at 701 Meyer Street is
the only farmworker housing currently in Arvin.

Others in the vicinity of Arvin include Lamont H.R.

Olson Homes and Ruben J. Blunt Village in the
communities of Lamont and Weedpatch, which
are located approximately six miles to the
northwest of Arvin.

Sun Garden Village
As presented in Table 30 there are 10 (ten) year-round farmworker housing developments with 729 units and two seasonal housing developments with 172 units.

Table 30

PUBLICLY OWNED FARM WORKER HOUSING KERN COUNTY
Name Location Number of Units
Year-Round Housing
Almond Village Lost Hills 81
Sun Garden Village Arvin 48
International Village Delano 50
Shafter Shafter 99
Beckes Street Apartments Wasco 57
Lamont H.R. Olson Homes Lamont 50
Ruben J. Blunt Village Lamont/Weedpatch 50
Casa del Valle Delano 35
Greenfield Homes Bakersfield 35
Rosaleda Wasco 224
Migrant Seasonal Housing
North Shafter Farm Labor Center #5 Shafter 84
Arvin Farm Labor Center #26 Lamont/Weedpatch 88
Source: https://kernha.org/farm-worker-housing-locations/

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39 Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker Housing (Labor Centers). Under contract with HCD, HACK operates a total of 172 seasonal farm labor units in two migrant housing centers. The centers are open for approximately six months each year, from April to October. Residents must be seasonal farm laborers whose permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the centers. The North Shafter Farm Labor Center #5 is located in the City of Shafter and includes 84 units. The Arvin Farm Labor Center #26 is located approximately five miles west of Arvin and has 88 units available for migrant farm workers.

Female Heads-of-Household
As shown in Table 7, of the 4,711 total households in Arvin, 4,377 or 92.9 percent were classified as family households, which consisted of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption, although they also may include other unrelated people. Nonfamily households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals.

Table 31 includes details of the general household composition in the city totaling 4,711 households. According to the 2020 ACS data, 3,043 households in Arvin were married-couple households of which 42.2 percent were households with one or more children under the age of

18. Cohabiting couple households accounted for 467 or 9.9 percent. Female householders with no spouse or partner present accounted for 848 households or 18 percent. Male householders with no spouse or partner present comprised of 353 households or 7.5 percent. Families with female heads of household typically display a need for housing assistance due to the demand for day care services and lower wages earned, and is therefore identified as a special needs group.

Table 32 shows that among married couple households, only 20.08 percent were below the poverty line, whereas among households with no spouse present, 60.8 percent were below the poverty line.

Single individuals with dependent children face a variety of housing problems. Single parent renters often have difficulty finding suitable housing due to the high cost of rent compared to income, as well as discriminatory housing practices. These problems are of particular concern for family households with a single female householder. Though the majority of female households were in the labor force, this segment of the community generally represents one of the lowest categories of wage earners as compared to other householders.

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HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE
Table 32

POVERTY STATUS OF FAMILIES BY FAMILY TYPE AND MARITAL STATUS Poverty Married-couple With no spouse present
Below Poverty Line 611 20.08% 594 60.8%
Above Poverty Line 2432 79.92% 383 39.2%
Total 3043 100% 977 100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B17010 Note: The Census Bureau uses a federally defined poverty threshold that remains constant throughout the country and does not correspond to Area Median Income.

Homeless
Over the last several decades, the homeless population and its attendant social problems have become issues of national significance. Lack of affordable housing can exacerbate homelessness and its negative impacts and hinders a community’s ability to effectively address these challenges.

A homeless family or individual as defined by federal regulations is a person or family that lacks a fixed and regular nighttime residence. The homeless population can be divided into two major groups, the sheltered and the unsheltered homeless. Sheltered homeless are those families or individuals whose primary residence is an emergency shelter, transitional housing, a domestic Type City of Arvin Percent
Total: 4,711
Married-Couple Household 3,043 64.6%
With Own Children Under 18 Years 1,988 42.2%
With No Own Children Under 18 Years 1,055 22.4%
Cohabiting Couple Household 467 9.9%
With Own Children of The Householder Under 18 Years 337 7.2% With No Own Children of The Householder Under 18
Years 130 2.8%
Female Householder, No Spouse or Partner Present 848 18.0% Living Alone 83 1.8%
With Own Children Under 18 Years 558 11.8%
With Relatives, No Own Children Under 18 Years 207 4.4% With Only Nonrelatives Present 0 0.0%
Male Householder, No Spouse or Partner Present 353 7.5% Living Alone 175 3.7%
With Own Children Under 18 Years 36 0.8%
With Relatives, No Own Children Under 18 Years 138 2.9% With Only Nonrelatives Present 4 0.1%
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41 violence shelter, a shelter for runaway children, or people living in a motel/hotel under a voucher arrangement. Unsheltered homeless are those individuals whose primary residence is a place not designated for sleeping. Unsheltered homeless are typically chronically transient homeless persons, usually de-institutionalized mental health patients. They are often alcohol/substance abusers, although mental illness, respiratory infections and malnutrition are common contributors to the general poor health of these individuals. They are predominantly male and usually know how to utilize available charitable and government services.

Families become homeless for different reasons than transient persons do. A certain percentage of homeless families come from other areas seeking employment. Their efforts are hampered, in part, by outdated skills. They are usually able to find employment in minimum wage jobs; however, they rarely make enough money to support their families. In other situations, medical illness has depleted a family’s savings and other assets. Commonly, these families are living on the “economic edge.” Rent payments for shelter in some of these cases are two thirds of a family’s monthly income, leaving insufficient amounts for food and other necessities, such as medical care.

If a wage earner in this type of situation loses his/her job, the family cannot pay their rent and are evicted. They resort to living in their cars and depend upon community service programs and churches for food and shelter.

The 2022 Point in Time Count Report was released on April 27, 2022, and identified 1,603 unduplicated individuals experiencing homelessness, as compared to 1,580 identified in the last in-person data collected in 2020. Countywide, 875 (55%) of individuals experiencing homelessness had shelter, as compared to 576 in 2020. While 728 (45%) were unsheltered, sleeping in parks, empty buildings, cars and other places not meant for human habitation, as compared to 1,004 in 2020 (Source: Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborate).

In response to the needs of the homeless in Arvin and to comply with State law, the city adopted Ordinance No. 421 in July 2015, which amended the Zoning Ordinance to permit emergency shelters by-right in the M-2 zone. The ordinancesstates:

Emergency Housing is intended for homeless persons, for a stay of up to six months in any given year. This type of housing will be permitted in the Light Industrial (M-2) zone, subject to certain development standards, including:
▪ Number of beds: It is recommended that the maximum number of beds in an emergency housing facility be set at 20 beds.
▪ Parking: It is recommended that a parking standard be established that an emergency housing facility provides one on-site parking space per employee on the maximum shift, plus one space per six beds. This standard recognizes that many homeless people do not own a vehicle.
▪ An On-site Manager must be present at alltimes.
▪ On-site security must be provided at all times.
▪ Outdoor security lighting must be provided.
▪ Occupancy is limited to a maximum of six months during any one-year period.

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42 ▪ Storage space for resident’s belongings shall be provided at a rate of 10 square feet per bed.
▪ An operational plan must be provided for City review and approval. ▪ The facility must be licensed by the State of California Though the City of Arvin does not have any homeless programs, the County does provide aid for the homeless. Formed in 1999, the Kern County Homeless Collaborative was formed to combat the problem of homelessness. Under the Collaborative, eight committees contribute to alleviating homelessness. The committees include needs assessment, resource assessment, evaluation, service integration, sustainability and development, advocacy/public relations, rural issues, and continuum of care. The chairs of each committee meet as a steering committee to exchange information and set direction for the collaborative, while the collaborative meets quarterly.

Three types of facilities provide shelter for homeless individuals and families: emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing. These facilities are defined below and presented in Table 33. Facilities for persons with special needs are shown in Table 34. ▪ Emergency Shelter – A facility that provides overnight shelter and fulfills a client’s basic needs (i.e. food, clothing, medical care) either on-site or through off-site services. The permitted length of stay can vary from one day at a time to three months. The major providers of emergency shelter in the County are the Bakersfield Homeless Center and the Bakersfield Rescue Mission. The Bakersfield Homeless Center has capacity for 110 beds for men, 9 beds for women, 27 beds for families, and an additional 25 beds for men or women depending on the need. The Bakersfield Rescue Mission has space for approximately 40 women and children, and 80 men. The Mission has capacity for 138 persons per meal, and serves two meals per day.
▪ Transitional Housing – A residence that provides housing for up to two years. Residents of transitional housing usually include supportive services designed to assist the homeless in achieving greater economic independence and a permanent, stable living situation.

Services may include mental and physical health care interventions, substance abuse treatment, job training and employment services, individual and group counseling and life skills training. Currently, HACK operates the only transitional housing facility in Kern County. The program includes seven units in the unincorporated area near Bakersfield.

Other services exist throughout the County to assist individuals and families with making the transition from emergency shelter to permanent housing. Bethany Services’ Transitional Services Center provides support services for residents of supportive housing and homeless persons not in supportive housing. Recreation Community Project, Inc. (RCPI) provides transitional housing and support services targeted toward adult men and women with dependent children in inner-city neighborhoods. Also, some substance abuse programs offer limited transitional housing services in addition to treatment. ▪ Permanent Housing – Service enriched permanent housing that is linked with on-going supportive services (on-site or off-site) and designed to allow formerly homeless clients to live at the facility on an indefinite basis. Units operated by HACK, as well as the Section 8 program provide some housing. However, the large demand may prevent many residents from gaining access to permanent housing. Other facilities in the County are

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43 geared toward homeless populations with special needs. Living Connections, Inc. ▪ operates two board and care homes for persons with mental illness, as well as 21-unit and 25-unit apartment complexes.

The Housing Authority of the County of Kern provides quality housing with supportive services to homeless individuals and emancipated foster youth who are at immediate risk of becoming homeless, partnering with local community organizations to provide housing, rental assistance, and supportive services to qualifying individuals. The agency operates a number of residential sites as well as rental assistance programs specially-designed to serve the needs of local residents who are homeless, mentally ill, or disabled.

The Shelter Plus Care (S+C) program provides rental assistance to homeless disabled individuals and families who receive ongoing supportive services and case management from community organizations to help them remain in housing and increase their income. The Bakersfield Homeless Center, Flood Bakersfield Ministries, Independent Living Center, Clinica Sierra Vista and the California Veteran Assistance Foundation refer homeless persons to the Housing Authority to receive the S+C assistance.

Table 33

HOUSING AUTHORITY FACILITIES
Facilities Address Service Provided
Green Gardens 2300 South Union
Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
93307
104-unit single room occupancy facility
that houses formerly homeless persons
with disabilities referred to the site by the
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery
Services.

Plymouth Rock 100 Plymoth Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Eight (8) units providing temporary housing
for homeless families returning from the
Bakersfield Homeless Center.

Haven Cottages 68 E. White Lane,
Bakersfield, CA 93307 24 one-bedroom affordable rental homes for homeless individuals with mental
illness.

Building Blocks
Transitional
Program
1807 Belle Terrace,
Bakersfield, CA 93307
12-unit Transitional Housing Program for
emancipated foster youth (ages 18-21) who
are homeless or at immediate risk of
becoming homeless.

Source: https://kernha.org/housing-for-homeless/

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FACILITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Facilities Address Service Provided
Bakersfield Homeless
Center
1600 E. Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Healthcare, Counseling, Food, Shelter, Job
placement, emergency services, child care,
Home Assistance
Bakersfield Rescue Mission 724 E. 21st Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Case management and referrals to
community resources such as Human
Services, Mental Health, Disabled Services,
and Medical Services
Alliance Against Family
Violence and Sexual
Assault
1921 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Shelter Service, Counseling, Education
Services, Meal Services, Substance Abuse
Counseling
Bethany Services’
Transitional Services
Center
1600 East Truxtun
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Rent, Utilities, Referrals, Food, & Shelter for
Women, Children & Families
Source: Kern County Housing Element
G. Assisted Housing Inventory
The Housing Authority of the County of Kern currently provides several housing programs in the city. These programs include Low-Income Public Housing (LIPH), senior housing and farm worker housing. There are also affordable housing projects that are not affiliated with Kern County and HACK.

Low-Income Public Housing
This federally-funded program is administered at 15 low-income public housing complexes, owned and operated by HACK. Table 35 presents the names, addresses, and the number of units that are available. Rents are based on 30 percent of the tenant’s monthly net adjusted income or ceiling rents, based on the size of the unit – whichever is less. Families must pay a minimum of $50 for rent each month. There is a total of 941 LIPH units in Kern County. Three of the facilities are located in Arvin and total 114 units. All three are located at 701 Meyer Street. Table 35 lists the three housing facilities in the City of Arvin.

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LOW INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING -- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KERN Name Location Number of Units
Adelante Vista 1104 South Robinson St. Bakersfield 142 Units Baker Street Village 1015 Baker Street, Bakersfield 37 Units Valle Vista 327 Dover Place, Delano 62 Units
Monte Vista 701 Meyer Street, Arvin 50 Units
Little Village (2 complexes) 714 Smith Street, Bakersfield 155 Units Terra Vista 300 Terra Vista, Shafter 35 Units
Plaza Towers and Annex 3015 Wilson Road, Bakersfield 200 Units Parkview 701 Meyer Street, Arvin 28 Units
Homer Harrison 1910 Garces Highway, Delano 50 Units
Haciendas del Sol 701 Meyer Street, Arvin 36 Single-family Homes Milagro del Valle 106 11th Street, McFarland 46 Single-family Homes Maganda Park 312 S. Austin, Delano 20 Single-family Homes Greenfield 403 Boomerang Drive, Bakersfield 4 Units
Park 20th 20th Street, Downtown Bakersfield 55 Units
Almond Village Lost Hills 21 Single-family Homes
Source: http://kernha.org/wp/affordable-housing/find-housing/low-income-public-housing-liph

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ARVIN PUBLIC HOUSING
Name Date Built Total Units 1/BR 2/BR 3/BR 4/BR
Monte Vista 1951 50 10 24 12 4
Parkview 1986 28 28 0 0 0
Haciendas del Sol 1999 36 0 12 14 10
Total 114 38 36 26 14
Source: Housing Authority of Kern County, http://kernha.org/wp/affordable-housing/ Housing for Seniors and the Disabled
There are four housing complexes totaling 299 units available to senior that are operated by HACK countywide. Of the four senior apartments, Village Congregational Community located at 112 Richard Street is located within Arvin. The apartments are owned by HACK and consist of 60 units for seniors and the disabled. There are 25 studios and 35 one-bedroom apartment units.

Other Housing
The 12-unit Grove Apartments is located at 332 Grove Street, Arvin, is also owned by HACK. It is for very low to moderate-income farm labor families or non-farm labor families. As previously mentioned in Section F (Special Needs), there are also publicly-owned farm worker housing for year-round and seasonal workers.

Non-HACK Affiliated Affordable Housing
There are 12 affordable (income-restricted) rental housing projects in the city that are not affiliated with HACK. These housing projects are listed in Table 37. In addition, in 2007 Habitat for Humanity constructed four low-income units located on Arvin Avenue between C Street and Tejon Highway in the city. These projects are not affiliated with HACK.

H. Assisted Housing At-Risk of Conversion
State law requires an analysis of existing assisted rental units that are at risk of conversion to market rate. This includes conversion through termination of a subsidy contract, mortgage prepayment, or expiring use restrictions. The following at-risk analysis covers the period of 2023- 2031.

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NON-HACK AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS IN ARVIN
Projects Address
Arvin Apartments 1410 Hood Street
Bear Mountain Apartments 128 Monroe Street
Caliente Creek 909 Meyer Street
Casa de Paloma (Arvin Family Apts.) 1301 Haven Drive
4-Units Habitat for Humanity Arvin Avenue
Hood Street Family Apartments 1400 Hood Street
La Amistad 1001 Walnut Drive
Summer View Apartments 225 Meyer Street
Summerset Apartments 668 Comanche Road
Sycamore Family Apartments I and II 740 Sycamore Road
Walnut Apartments 293 Walnut Street
Villa Del Comanche 1507 Bear Mountain Boulevard
Source: http://kernha.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/AffordableHousingDevelopmentsList-10-28-151.pdf According to the California Housing Partnership (CHP), there are four possible affordable housing projects in Arvin (two funded through HUD and two funded through USDA) that may be at-risk of conversion to market rate within the next ten years. The first HUD project is the 60- unit Village Congregational Community (112 Richard Street) senior housing complex owned by HACK. This project was funded by HUD’s Section 202 Program. In communication with HACK, the HUD Section 202 fund agreement was extended in 2008 and is not considered at-risk at this time. The second HUD assisted-housing project identified as a possible at-risk candidate is the 57-unit Villa Del Comanche (1501 Bear Mountain Boulevard). The property management company for Villa Del Comanche indicated that the HUD use agreement restricts the units at affordable levels until October 2031. Therefore, Villa Del Comanche is not considered at-risk at this time. The Bear Mountain Apartments (128 Monroe Street) were awarded tax credits in 2012, and therefore, the possible conversion to market rate is far beyond the next ten years. The CHP list indicates that the Walnut Apartment (293 Walnut Street) expired in 2010, however, the 32-unit apartments are being subsidized and the program is still being used.

The city contacted property managers of the different affordable housing projects within the city.

All housing project managers indicated that none of the units were at-risk of converting to marketrate housing.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) administers the federally funded Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, whereby eligible participants including very low income

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48 families, the elderly, and the disabled are awarded vouchers enabling them to find housing in the private sector.

The Housing Authority contracts with landlords to subsidize the participants’ rents. Housing must meet HUD Housing Quality Standards for the Agency to enter into a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Contract with the property owner. The subsidy is the difference between 30% of tenant income and the Section 8 Payment Standard amount for Kern County or the gross rent, whichever is lower.

HUD establishes income limits annually, based on family size for the area in which the Housing Authority is located. Currently, 75% of eligible applicants must have income that does not exceed 30% of the median area income. The remaining 25% may have income limit up to 80% of the area median. Agency staff processes applications, determines eligibility, completes criminal background checks, and works with tenants and landlords.

According to HACK, as of January 2023, there are 13 tenant-based voucher holders and 59 HUD project-based voucher holders in the City of Arvin. Countywide, there are approximately 11,456 residents on the HACK waiting list to enter the program.

Preservation and Replacement Options
Preservation or replacement of at-risk projects can be achieved in several ways: 1) transfer of ownership to non-profit organizations; 2) provision of rental assistance to tenants using other funding sources; 3) replacement or development of new assisted multi-family housing units; 4) purchase of affordability covenants; and/or 5) refinance of mortgage revenue bonds on bond funded units. These options are described below, along with a general cost estimate for each.

Transfer of Ownership
Cities can make efforts to transfer ownership to other organizations, such as non-profit corporations, in order to help manage and keep from units being at risk.

Rental Assistance
The future availability of Section 8 funding is uncertain. In the event that Section 8 funding is no longer available, rent subsidies can be used to maintain affordability, by using local, state, or other funding sources. The subsidies can be structured to mirror the Section 8 program, whereby tenants receive the difference between the Fair Market Rent (determined by HUD and the local housing authority) and the maximum affordable rent of the tenant (30% of household income).

The feasibility of this alternative depends on the property owners’ willingness to accept rental vouchers. In this case, the owners are likely to accept vouchers given that non-profit corporations own all three projects, and the projects currently maintain renal subsidies.

Construction of Replacement Units
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49 converted to market rate. The cost of developing housing depends upon a variety of factors, including density, the size of the units, location, land costs, and the type of construction.

Table 38 shows the housing cost of replacing and constructing affordable units in the city. If the parcels meet the minimum lot size for its zone, the development standards generally do not constrain a project from achieving the maximum number of units. The R-4 zone is the most accommodating of housing for lower income households. The cost of developing an affordable unit in the R-4 zone averages about $137,500 per unit or a monthly rental cost of $850.

Table 38

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Items Cost
Hard Cost* $70,000
Soft Costs* $17,500
Financing Cost $17,500
Other Cost $17,500
Total $122,500
Land $15,000
Total Cost per Units $137,500
Monthly Rental Cost
Monthly Payment $664
Insurance $83
Monthly taxes $103
Total $850
Source: GRC Associates,
* Estimates taken from sample survey for construction cost Purchase of Affordability Covenants
There are various methods that may be used to calculate affordability covenants. One method of preserving at-risk units is to purchase the affordability covenants. The cost of purchasing the covenants is calculated by determining the difference of the market rate rent and the current rent for a comparable unit at Arvin Apartments, and extending the rent differential for 55 years.

Currently, the market rent for a two-bedroom apartment unit in Arvin is approximately $664 per month and the current rental rate for a two-bedroom unit at the Arvin Apartments is $565 per month, which calculatesto a difference of $99 per month. Assuming rents increase by two percent annually, the total rent differential over a 55-year period is approximately $117,100. With an assumed net present value at a discount rate of seven percent, the estimated value of covenant per unit is $22,050.

Another option that will preserve the affordability of at-risk projects is providing an incentive package to owners to maintain the units as low-income housing. Incentives could include an interest rate write-down on the remaining loan balance, or supplementing the Section 8 subsidy

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50 to achieve market rents. The feasibility of this option depends on both the physical and financial condition of the complex. If the complex requires rehabilitation or is too highly leveraged, the cost of affordability covenants goes up. However, by providing lump sum financial incentives, on-going subsidies of rents, or reduced mortgage interest rates, the city can ensure that at-risk units remain affordable.

Potential Preservation Finance Sources
The city is limited in its economic ability to provide funding for the acquisition, preservation and/or rehabilitation of at-risk projects. The city’s current General Fund is balanced to the extent that it provides for mandated and necessary services to the community. However, since redevelopment set-aside funds are no longer available and the city no longer participates in the County CDBG funding, future funding is anticipated through the State CDBG program to help provide for affordable housing and provide alternative rental subsidies for at-risk units if Section 8 contracts are not renewed in the future.

I. Regional Housing Needs Assessment
State law requires that the community provide an adequate number of sites to allow for and facilitate production of the city’s regional share of housing. To determine where the city has sufficient land to accommodate its share of regional housing needs for all income groups, the city must identify “adequate sites.” Under the State law (California Government Code section 65583[c][1], adequate sites are those with appropriate zoning in and development standards, with service and facilities, needed to facilitate and encourage the development of housing for all income levels.

The State Department of Housing and Community Development makes a periodic evaluation of statewide housing needs based on population trends, demographic changes, migration patterns, etc., and the Kern Council of Governments Regional Housing Needs Assessment (Kern COG RHNA) quantifies the housing needs for each jurisdiction between 2023 and 2031. The RHNA does not necessarily encourage or promote growth, but rather allows communities to anticipate growth.

The RHNA produces information on number of households and housing units, households paying over 30 percent of income for housing, and projections of future needs. All RHNA estimates are broken down into five income categories, with the County median as a baseline, and according to owner and renter occupancy.
2013-2022 RHNA Housing Requirement (5th Cycle)
The City of Arvin’s previous 2013-2023 Housing Element (5th Cycle), that was adopted by the city in 2012, complied with State housing element law. It identified adequate sites available to accommodate the city’s share of the regional housing need during the 2008-2013 planning period.

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Table 39
ARVIN’S 5th CYCLE RHNA 2013-2023
As presented in Table 40, 463 units were developed during the 5th Cycle, with a shortage of 706 units during the 5th Cycle. This shortage will be carried forward as an obligation in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Period.

Table 40

HOUSING UNITS DEVELOPED IN ARVIN
2013-2023 (5th Cycle).

Income Levels
Year
Extremely
Low Very Low Low
Moderate and
Above
Total
Units
2015 26 60 86
2016 24 29 53
2017 6 79 85
2018 0 102 102
2019 0 0 0 52 52
2020 0 0 0 3 3
2021 0 0 0 47 47
2022 0 0 8 27 35
Total 2013-2022 0 0 64 399 463
Source: City of Arvin
2023-2031 RHNA Requirement (6th Cycle).

Arvin’s future housing needs as projected in the Kern COG RHNA for the 2023-2031 planning period indicates a need for 1,174 units. As presented in Table 41, the total housing needs include 17 units for extremely lowincome (approx. 13.1% of the RHNA Very Low-Income allocation, as determined by Kern COG), 124 units for Extremely
Low* Very Low Low Moderate
Above
Moderate Total
Units 199 199 239 183 349 1,169
Percent 17.0% 17.0% 20.5% 15.6% 29.9% 100.0%
Source: Kern COG RHNA, 2013-2023 Assessment
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52 very low-income, 79 units for low- income, 268 units for moderate-income, and 703 units for above moderate-income. Housing for lower-income households represents 37.5% of the above housing needs.

The combined need for housing will be 1,880 units by the year 2031, i.e., 706 housing units from the 5th Cycle and 1,174 units required in the 6th Cycle RHNA.

Table 41
ARVIN’S RHNA 2023-2031 BY INCOME LEVEL
Extremely
Low* Very Low Low Moderate
Above
Moderate Total
Units * 124 79 268 703 1,174
Percent * 17.0% 20.5% 15.6% 29.9% 100.0%
Source: Kern COG RHNA, 2013-2023 Assessment
* Extremely Low Income represents 13.1 % (approx. 17 units) of the RHNA Very Low- Income allocation of 124 units, as determined by Kern COG RHNA. Source: https://www.Kern COG.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ADOPTED-Kern-COG-RHNA-Plan_07-22-22.pdf Housing Problems
Through the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) database, HUD provides estimates of households with one or more of four types of housing problem. The four housing problems are incomplete kitchen facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, overcrowding (more than 1 person per room), and overpayment (housing cost burden in excess of 30 percent of household income).

Table 42 depicts housing problems among Arvin households in 2019, detailed by tenure and income level. Of an estimated total of 4865 households, 2900 households (59.6%) had housing problems. On the basis of tenure, 71.8 percent of renter households experienced housing problems, compared to 46.8 percent of owner households. On the basis of tenure, among the extremely low-income households, 84.1 percent of the renter households experienced housing problems, compared to 94.1 percent of the owner households.

According to ACS 2016-2020 estimates, 1.1 percent of total Arvin households lacked complete plumbing facilities and 1.4 percent lacked complete kitchen facilities.

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ARVIN HOUSEHOLDS WITH HOUSING PROBLEMS - 2019
Tenure
Extremely
Low
<30% of MIF
Very Low
30-50% of
MIF
Low
50-80% of
MIF
Moderate
80-100% of
MIF
Above
Moderate
>100% of MIF Total
Owner Households 170 440 805 270 695 2380
w/ Hsg. Problem 160 325 415 130 80 1115
Percent 94.1% 73.9% 40.4% 48.1% 11.5% 46.8%
Renter Households 725 835 605 110 210 2485
w/ Hsg. Problem 610 670 375 70 65 1785
Percent 84.1% 80.2% 62.0% 63.6% 31.0% 71.8%
Total Households 895 1275 1410 380 905 4865
w/ Hsg. Problem 770 995 790 200 145 2900
Percent 86.0% 78.0% 56.0% 52.6% 16.0% 59.6%
Source: HUDuser website, CHAS Data Query Tool (2015-2019).

Housing Overpayment. Overpayment and Overcrowding conditions are examined in detail below.

To determine existing housing needs, it is necessary to examine the relationship between the cost of home ownership or renting to a household’s ability to pay for housing. The distinction between housing affordability for renters and owner households is important, because while homeowners may overextend themselves financially to purchase a home, they retain the option of selling.

Renters, however, are limited to the rental market and are generally required to pay the rent established in that market.

According to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), housing affordability is the expenditure of no more than 30 percent of gross household income on housing costs. For owner households, this includes mortgage payments, utilities, association fees, insurance, and real estate taxes. For renter households, housing cost is gross rent (contract rent plus utilities).

Overpayment occurs when the housing cost burden exceeds 30 percent of gross household income, and a cost burden in excess of 50 percent of gross household income is considered severe overpayment.

Table 43 depicts overpayment conditions among Arvin households in 2018, detailed by tenure and income level. Out of the estimated 4,865 households, 2170 households (44.6%) were overpaying for housing at a cost burden over 30 percent, while 950 households (19.5 percent) had cost burdens greater than 50 percent MFI (Median Family Income). Median family income is calculated based on the income of the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household who are related. A household could just have the householder, while a family household will have more than one person (the householder and all other individuals 15 years old and over in the household who are related).

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ARVIN HOUSEHOLDS OVERPAYING FOR HOUSING
BY INCOME LEVEL - 2018
Household Income
Owner Renter Total
Number % Number % Number %
Less than 30% MFI 170 725 895
Cost Burden >30% 150 88.2% 610 84.1% 760 84.9%
Cost Burden >50% 130 76.5% 435 60.0% 565 63.1%
30-50% MFI 440 835 1275
Cost Burden >30% 325 73.9% 555 66.5% 790 62.0%
Cost Burden >50% 155 35.2% 185 22.2% 340 27.0%
50-80% MFI 805 605 1410
Cost Burden >30% 355 44.0% 230 38.0% 585 41.5%
Cost Burden >50% 30 3.7% 15 2.5% 45 3.2%
80-100% MFI 270 110 380
Cost Burden >30% 35 13.0% 0 0.0% 35 9.2%
Cost Burden >50% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
More than 100% MFI 695 210 905
Cost Burden >30% 10 1.4% 0 0.0% 10 1.1%
Cost Burden >50% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Total 2380 2485 4865
Cost Burden >30% 875 36.8% 1395 56.1% 2170 44.6%
Cost Burden >50% 315 13.2% 635 25.6% 950 19.5%
Source: HUDuser website, CHAS Data Query Tool (2015-2019).

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55 Among the 2170 overpaying households, 875 were owner-occupied and 1395 were renteroccupied; therefore, the ratio of overpaying households by tenure was approximately 36.8 percent owners to 51.6 percent renters. Table 43 shows that the extremely low income (less than 30% MFI) and low income (30 - 50% MFI) households pay the highest overpayments among all households by tenure and income levels.

Housing Overcrowding. The Census defines an overcrowded unit as one occupied by 1.01 persons or more per room (excluding bathrooms and kitchens). Units with more than 1.5 persons per room are considered severely overcrowded. Overcrowding can take a variety of forms. Many overcrowded households may include three generations or extended families. More than two families may share the same units, or a family may be renting living space to non-family members.

Overcrowding results directly from lack of affordability, as large households find that they are unable to afford units of sufficient size to meet their needs and are forced to economize beyond modern acceptable standard.

Table 44 shows that in 2020, 1218 households in Arvin were living in overcrowded and severely overcrowded conditions. These households represented 26.4 percent of the total 4711 households in the city. Table 45 shows that renters comprised 35.9 percent of the overcrowded and severely overcrowded households within the city’s total occupied housing stock. With the high percentage of overcrowding and severe overcrowding and the high number of households in low and extremely low-income household, there is a need to provide assistance in to develop programs to address affordability and overcrowding.

Table 44
OVERCROWDED HOUSEHOLDS IN ARVIN - 2020
City of Arvin
City of
Arvin
Kern
County
Kern
County
California California
Total 4,711 273,556 13,103,114

0.50 or Less 1,025 21.8% 146,558 53.6% 7,507,254 57.3%

0.51 to 1.00 2,410 51.2% 101,834 37.2% 4,520,122 34.5%

1.01 to 1.50 971 20.6% 17,723 6.5% 680,753 5.2%

1.51 to 2.00 247 5.2% 5,432 2.0% 287,225 2.2%

2.01 or More 58 1.2% 2,009 0.7% 107,760 0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25014

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OVERCROWDED HOUSEHOLDS IN ARVIN BY TENURE – 2010-2020
2010 2010 2015 2015 2020 2020
Total 3,991 4,533 4,711
Owner Occupied 2,069 51.8% 2,085 46.0% 2,370 50.3%
Owner - 0.50 or Less 566 27.4% 513 24.6% 661 27.9%
Owner - 0.51 to 1.00 1,207 58.3% 1,259 60.4% 1,273 53.7% Owner - 1.01 to 1.50 261 12.6% 260 12.5% 346 14.6%
Owner - 1.51 to 2.00 35 1.7% 47 2.3% 51 2.2%
Owner - 2.01 or
More 0 0.0% 6 0.3% 39 1.6%
Renter Occupied 1,922 48.2% 2,448 54.0% 2,341 49.7%
Renter - 0.50 or Less 394 19.0% 412 16.8% 364 15.5%
Renter - 0.51 to 1.00 732 35.4% 1,286 52.5% 1,137 48.6% Renter - 1.01 to 1.50 651 31.5% 632 25.8% 625 26.7%
Renter - 1.51 to 2.00 103 5.0% 118 4.8% 196 8.4%
Renter - 2.01 or
More 42 2.0% 0 0.0% 19 0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 06-10, 11-15, 16-20 (5-year Estimates), Table B25014

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57 III. Housing Constraints
As a requirement of the Government Code, the Housing Element must address constraints that are likely to impede the city from reaching its quantified housing goals. There are two sets of constraints that must be addressed. The first set is non-governmental constraints that is largely outside the influence of City officials, but nonetheless contribute to the challenges and obstacles the city faces in meeting the housing needs of its residents. Governmental constraints are generally those which community leaders have a measure of involvement and control.

A. Non-Governmental Constraints
Land Availability
The amount of available land to be developed directly affects a City’s ability to meet housing demand. Regardless of how land is zoned or how the General Plan designates it, many cities face decreasing supply of both vacant and underutilized sites, which makes it difficult to meet the communities housing needs. However, analyzed further in the Housing Resource section, Arvin still has a vast amount of vacant land that is designated for residential use. The majority of new dwelling units in Arvin will be added on land designated for LDR development in the southern portion of the city, while HDR development is anticipated to take place in the northwest portion.

These vacant sites have potential to exceed the Kern COG RHNAprojections.

Construction Costs
Construction costs can be a major impediment to the ability of a community to augment its housing stock, and influence rents and sale prices when new units are placed on the market.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average single-family home sales price in the 2019 NAHB Construction Cost Survey was $485,128, the highest average sales price (not adjusted for inflation) in the survey’s history. The Census Bureau’s series shows the average price for new single-family homes sold increasing steadily after the Great Recession, going from $267,900 in 2011 to $384,900 in 2017, and leveling off at $385,000 in 2018. The average singlefamily home size in the 2019 NAHB Construction Cost Survey is 2,594 square feet of finished floor space, the smallest square footage since 2011. Historically, average square footage in the NAHB survey has tended to move in the same direction as in the Census Bureau’s series with a lag, and with wider fluctuations, as you would expect from the smaller sample size. The average home size dropped from 2,716 square feet in 2009 to 2,311 square feet in 2011, as demand eroded after the Great Recession. As the economy recovered, it rose steadily and peaked at 2,802 square feet in 2015. Since then, the average square footage has trended downward, dropping to 2,776 in 2017 and to 2,594 in 2019.
5 National Association of Home Builders,Cost of Constructing a Home, Special Studies, January 2, 2020, https://www.nahb.org/-/media/8F04D7F6EAA34DBF8867D7C3385D2977.ashx

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58 Availability of Financing
Financial constraints affect the decisions of consumers and developers alike. Nearly all homebuyers must obtain a loan to purchase property, and loan variables such as interest rates and insurance costs play an important role in the decisions of homebuyers. Homeowners also consider the initial costs of improvements following the purchase of a home. These costs could be related to making necessary repairs or tailoring a home to meet individual tastes. While the city does not control these costs directly, City activities, such as code enforcement, are related to the maintenance of housing stock.

Mortgage rates also have a strong influence over the affordability of housing. The availability of financing affects a person’s ability to purchase or make improvements on a home. Increases in interest rates decrease the number of persons able to afford a home purchase, while decreases result in more potential homebuyers being introduced into the market.

Interest rates are determined by economic conditions and policies developed at the national level.

Since local jurisdictions cannot affect interest rates, they can offer interest rate write- downs to extend home purchase opportunities to targeted resident segments, such as lower income households. Local governments may also insure mortgages, which would reduce down payment requirements.

Recent mortgage interest rates for new home purchases are in the four percent range for a 30- year loan. According to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation’s (Freddie Mac) survey of 30-year fixed-rate mortgage presented in Table 46, the national annual average interest rate remained stable between 3 to 4 percent; however, later part of 2022 has seen volatile rates increasing to almost seven percent towards the end of 2022 as a result of the federal reserve to tame increasing inflation recorded at 7.7% for the 12 months ending October 2022, compared to

0.7% in 2015 and 1.4% in 2020 Changes in the national housing and financial markets and economic policies could cause rates to differ significantly in the future.

According to the Federal Reserve, “prime” mortgages are offered to persons with excellent credit and employment history and income adequate to support the loan amount. “Subprime” loans are loans to borrowers who have less-than-perfect credit history, poor employment history or other factors such as limited income. By providing loans to those who do not meet the credit standards for borrowers in the prime market, subprime lending can and does serve a critical role in increasing levels of homeownership. Households that are interested in buying a home but have blemishes in their credit record, insufficient credit history or nontraditional credit sources might otherwise be unable to purchase a home. The subprime loan market offers these borrowers opportunities to obtain loans that they would be unable to realize in the prime loan market.

Subprime lenders generally have interest rates that are higher than those in the prime market and often lack the regulatory oversight required for prime lenders because they are not owned by regulated financial institutions. In the past decade, however, many large and well-known banks became involved in the subprime market either through acquisitions of other firms or by initiating loans that were subprime directly.

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59 Table 46

NATIONAL ANNUAL AVERAGE MORTGAGE

INTEREST RATES
Yeara Average Interest Rates
2016 3.65%
2017 3.99%
2018 4.54%
2019 3.94%
2020 3.11%
2021 2.96%
2022 5.08%
Source: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
a
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage, not incl. discount points; https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms/pmms30 Most subprime loans provide families with payments for the first few years at a low “teaser” rate.

After that, the loans reset every six months or year to a higher, fully indexed rate, which can cost borrowers hundreds of extra dollars each month.6 This extra expense has increased the housing cost burden of many families and for many has ultimately resulted in foreclosure.

Environmental Constraints
Flood Hazard
FEMA has defined flood zones according to varying levels of flood risk. According to Figure 9, which shows designated FEMA flood zones, the majority of the developed area of the city falls within the AO flood zone, which is considered to be high-risk areas. The AO zone is defined as “a river or stream flood hazard area, and areas with a one percent or greater chance of shallow flooding each year, usually in the form of sheet flow, with an average depth ranging from one to three feet. These areas have a 26 percent chance of flooding over 30 years. Average flood depths derived from detailed analyses are shown within these zones. The city is also under the A zone and X zone. The A zone also represents areas of 1 percent annual change of flooding, but detailed analyses are not performed, and no depths or base flood elevations are available. The X zone represents areas of moderate flood hazard, usually the area between the limits of the 100- year and 500-year floods.

In order to minimize any potential flooding impacts and pursuant to FEMA requirements, the Arvin Municipal Code, Chapter 15.32 (Floodplain Management) has established flood-resistant 6Christie, L. (2007, March 22). Subprime risk: Most vulnerable markets: 2.2 million homeowners are endangered by the subprime crisis. Which markets may be hardest hit? CNN Money.

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60 standards for building anchoring, construction materials and methods, storage of materials, utilities and land subdivisions. In addition, the ground floor must be raised at least 24 inches above the highest adjacent grade. With these development standards, any potential flooding risks would be mitigated. According to Arvin’s Building Engineer, grading fill material costs approximately $5 per square yard. Though grading cost will depend on a site-by-site basis, in a typical single-family home, the cost for grading would be approximately $5,000 to $10,000 and less for new housing projects on vacant land.

Seismic Hazard
Earthquake safety is important to all California residents, especially to the residents and workers of the Arvin, which is in a region of active faults. In 1952, an earthquake along the White Wolf Fault, which is located less than three miles east of the city, caused immense and widespread damage to the city and the region. This 7.5 magnitude earthquake resulted in many deaths and damaged buildings beyond repair. The location of the White Wolf Fault is illustrated in Figure 8.

Figure 8

WHITE WOLF FAULT
Source: Kern County GIS

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2031
Figure9

FEMA FLOOD ZONE

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Water Supply and Quality
The city’s water service is provided by the Arvin Community Service District (ACSD), a publicly-owned utility company created November 26, 1956. The ACSD service area encompasses approximately five square miles and includes all of the City of Arvin and a few small residential tracts and individual services that are located in the surrounding unincorporated area of the County. In September 2021, the ACSD Board of Directors adopted the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), which is required by the State Water Resources Board to address the following key requirements:
a. Identify the existing and planned water resources of the ACSD b. Describe the reliability of the groundwater supply and its vulnerability to seasonal or climactic shortage
c. Address the consistency of the ACSD’s water supply
d. Discuss the ACSD’s demand management measures
e. Describe the ACSD’s anticipated water supply projects f. Project the ACSD’s water use
g. Project the water use/demand for lower income families h. Prepare the ACSD’s water shortage contingency plan
i. Assess the water supply reliability
j. Present the District’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan The 2020 UWMP is available for review at the District Office at 309 Campus Drive, Arvin, California.

According to the 2020 UWMP, the ACSD’s depends on groundwater for its water supply through seven active water wells. The eighth well is scheduled to go online mid-year 2023. Seven of these wells are less than 10 years old, one is 30 years old. Well water is also supplemented with above-ground water storage, with two water storage / booster pumping facilities totaling 1.5 mg of above-ground storage. The total combined capacity of the wells is approximately 7,000 gallons per minute (g.p.m), which can produce at total of approximately 11,000 acre-feet per year. Actual water demand is about 3,000 acre-feet per year.

The groundwater supply is stabilized by the groundwater recharge program operated by Arvin Edison Water Storage District (AEWSD).

In 2020, water production totaled 837 million gallons (mg) with 763 mg of water delivered to 4,163 water connection throughout the service area (95% of service area is within the City of Arvin). By 2025, total water demand is projected to increase to 1,057 mg. Included in this water demand is the demand from Arvin's low-income residents. It is estimated that 37% of Arvin’s families with children under 18 years of age earn less than Federal Poverty Level income. Arvin is a Severely Disadvantaged, Low-Income Community. The UWMP estimates the 2020 water demand for Arvin's low-income residents at 282 mg and the year 2025 water demand at 391 mg.

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63 water supply from its existing water sources. At this time none of the ACSD’s wells are in danger of going dry. A single dry year usually has a minimal effect on groundwater levels in Kern County. However, as stated in the UWMP, multiple dry years do have an effect and this is due to several reasons: 1) Increased pumping of groundwater by those who have temporarily lost their surface water supplies; 2) Lower groundwater levels resulting from the reduction in / absence of surface water for direct recharge; 3) Reduced groundwater recharge from excess surface water application to crops and landscaping; and 4) Reduced groundwater recharge due to the absence of rainfall, resulting in reduction or absence of stream and river flows. Therefore, it is necessary that municipal water purveyors that depend on groundwater to assure that adequate groundwater recharge occurs and that wells are sufficiently deep in order to provide water during times of extended drought (occasionally pumps must be lowered in the wells due to changes in groundwater levels.)
The ACSD has not experienced a severe water supply shortfall due to drought conditions in its 63 years of existence because the groundwater resource underlying the ACSD has remained stable as a result of importation of surface water by Arvin Edison Water Storage District (AEWSD). Therefore, the ACSD has been able to pump 100 percent of its water demand in years of drought. An extended drought increases the possibility that the ACSD will have to lower its pumps to even deeper depths to maintain a stable supply of water.

The cost of water is a factor that governs water use, and this is particularly applicable in a disadvantaged community. The ACSD is 100 percent metered. Each residence is billed monthly according to its water use. The residents are more aware of their water costs than in more affluent communities, where the monthly water bill is a smaller part of the monthly budget. Therefore, the community is involved in policing itself and residents frequently report to the Board about water waste in the community.

Water from the City of Arvin’s sewer treatment facility is also recycled for irrigation of forage crops on lands west of ACSD. This use of the recycled water generated from ACSD’s groundwater is used to replace water that would otherwise be pumped from the groundwater basin. Therefore, ACSD benefits from the City of Arvin’s recycled water, resulting in reduced depletion of the groundwater resource that would otherwise be used by irrigators, and therefore, the benefit is shared by both agriculture and domestic water users. The wastewater has not been considered a candidate for tertiary treatment and reapplication on lands within ACSD’s service area or for human consumption.

The District’s Arsenic Mitigation Project, in which six new wells were drilled to achieve Title 22 Drinking Water Compliance, is nearly complete. A seventh well is schedule to go on-line in September 2023. The District had been under an Administrative Order set by US EPA Region 9 in 2015 due to its arsenic levels being above the maximum contaminant level set by State. All six old wells with high concentrations of arsenic were abandoned. The District then had to achieve a full year of compliance from July 2020 – July 2021 to complete the Administrative Order. On October 12, 2021 US EPA Region 9 granted ACSD with completion of its project and released its Administrative Order. A press conference was held on October 12, 2021 in which the USEPA congratulated the District for its achievement in mitigating the arsenic problem in Arvin.

The City of Arvin and surrounding County properties, now has a plentiful water supply of safe drinking water provided by the Arvin Community Services District.

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64 Sewer System
Arvin’s wastewater system is serviced by the city, and according to the city, the existing system is adequate to meet the needs of its residents and businesses. Most of the city has sewer lines that connect to the municipal sewer system; however, a few parcels are still dependent on septic tanks for sewer disposal. The majority of the parcels on septic tanks are located in the industrial areas along Derby Street. The city is currently examining the adequacy of the municipal sewer system for all Arvin residents and the cost of connecting the few remaining units to the system.

All future housing developments will be adequately connected to the existing wastewater system using funds collected through development fees currently established by the city.

Hazardous Material
Superfund Site. United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Priorities List (NPL) identifies properties with the highest priority for cleanup and hazardous waste site identified under this list receives priority remediation under the Superfund Program.

In the City of Arvin, the Brown and Bryant site (APN 193-130-11) located on Derby Street is identified on the NPL. This site, which covers approximately five acres, contains formulated liquid agricultural chemicals. As a result of poor handling practices by the company and the contamination of the soil and groundwater with numerous pesticides such as dinoseb, ethylene dibromide and other fumigants, EPA listed the site in the NPL in 1989. This contaminated site is 1,500 feet from the City of Arvin Well #1 and within three miles of other public and private wells, which provide drinking water to 7,200 people and irrigate 19,600 acres of cropland. This site is also identified on the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Calsites or Site Mitigation and Brownfields Reuse Programs Database (SMBRPD), and the Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List (Cortese List AB 3750).

The most recent inspection of the remedial systems at the site was performed by URS on behalf of the California Environmental Protection Agency Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in June 2015 and maintenance activities were completed in September 2015. Maintenance included fence and cap repairs, and animal burrow mitigations. Inspection of the site is performed annually. Because remediation measures are in place for the Superfund site and its location in the industrial area, this would not constrain housing development in the rest of the city.

Oil and Gas Wells. The City of Arvin has numerous active, capped, and abandoned oil and gas wells within its jurisdiction and Sphere of Influence. As required by State law, the abandonment of oil wells falls with the jurisdiction of the California Department, Division of Conservation, Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). Oil wells are subject to regulations and oversight by DOGGR. Additionally, DOGGR provides regulations regarding the placement of structures on abandoned oil well sites. Abandoned wells must be vented to the atmosphere and plugged. A well is plugged by placing cement in the well-bore or casing at certain intervals as specified in

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65 California laws or regulations (Abandonment/Re-abandonment Guidelines) published by and regulated by the DOGGR.

Prior to the development of lands where abandoned or activity wells exist, the city will contact the DOGGR for assistance in the development review process. The Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources is charged with implementing Section 3208.1 of the Public Resources Code (PRC). As a result, DOGGR developed the Construction Site Well Review Program to assist local permitting agencies in identifying and reviewing the status of oil or gas wells located near or beneath proposed structures.

Before issuing building or grading permits, local permitting agencies review and implement the DOGGR’s preconstruction well requirements. Interaction between local permitting agencies and DOGGR helps resolve land-use issues and allows for responsible development in oil and gas fields.

California Public Resources Code Section 3208.1 intent is to prevent, as far as possible, damage to life, health, and property. The operator responsible for plugging and abandoning deserted wells under Section 3237 shall be responsible for the re-abandonment as provided in Section 3208.1(a).

In 2018, the City of Arvin adopted Zoning Code amendments to Chapter 17.46, Oil and Gas Code expanding development criteria and limitations for future oil and gas well occurring within the community as planned for in the 5th Cycle Housing Element.

The Housing Element has identified four properties as residential opportunity sites (Appendix B) that currently have active, capped, or abandoned oil wells. To ensure that these potential housing sites within the city were safe from hazardous waste and toxic substances, two hazardous sites data sources were reviewed. These sources included the State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) GeoTracker that tracks regulatory data on sites that require cleanup, such as Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) sites, and the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) EnviroStor that tracks cleanup, permitting, enforcement and investigation efforts at hazardous waste facilities and sites with known contamination or sites where there may be reasons for further investigation. None of the four identified sites have been identified as hazardous sites. It should also be noted that properties with existing oil wells within the city have been developed with residential uses in the past. For example, the Sycamore Family Apartments, a 119-unit lowerincome apartment complex located at the northeast corner of Sycamore Road and Meyer Street (APN 192-170-07) was developed on a property with a capped well.

Vehicle Service Facilities. Included in the Housing Element's adequate sites inventory of potential properties for consolidation and recycling (Appendix C), is a property (APN 191-040- 33) which is currently used for vehicle storage. However, because this site is located adjacent to a vehicle service facility (APN 191-040-40) that is not included in the inventory of potential recycling properties, the GeoTracker and the EnviroStor databases of hazardous site and leaking underground storage tanks were reviewed. Either of the two sites were not identified in the databases. If the vehicle storage site (APN 191-040-33) was to be recycled to a residential use, it will go through the city’s environmental clearance process, which will require CEQA documentation and a Phase I environmental site assessment. Furthermore, if it is also determined that this site could not be developed for residential use, then this site would be removed from the adequate sites inventory. Should the removal of this site result in a reduction of affordable housing units below the RHNA requirements, the city will implement the Housing Program 23, Housing No Net Loss Program and identify and zone sufficient sites to accommodate the shortfall.

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66 In addition, in 2014, the city adopted Ordinance No. 416 which rezoned the vehicle storage property from M-1 (Limited Manufacturing) to R-3 (Limited Multifamily Residential). The Zone Change for this property was necessary to be compatible with the neighboring residential uses and to be consistent with the General Plan land use designation of High Density Residential. As part of the Zone Change process, the owner of the property was notified of the change and a public hearing was conducted.

B. Governmental Constraints
Housing affordability is affected by factors in both the public and private sectors. Actions by the city can have an impact on the price and availability of housing in the city. Land use controls, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve the overall quality of housing may also serve as a constraint to housing development.

Land Use Controls
The Land Use Element of the Arvin General Plan sets forth the policies for guiding local development. These policies, together with existing zoning regulations, establish the amount and distribution of land to be allocated for different uses within the city. Housing supply and costs are affected by the amount of land designated for residential use and the density at which development is permitted. The General Plan land use map and zoning ordinance identify those areas of the city that are to be developed with residential uses, and what standards apply to the different types of residential uses. Such standards are a necessary tool in an effort to promote and ensure a healthy, compatible, and high-quality living environment. Over 50 percent of the acreage in Arvin is designated for residential use. The Zoning Ordinance allows for a wide range of residential uses, with densities ranging from a maximum of 6 units per acre in lower density residential areas, up to 24 units per acre in the higher density multi-family and mixed-use overlay zones (see changes proposed in Table 47. Existing density bonus ordinance allows a developer to request a density bonus of up to 35 percent over the maximum density that is allowed by the zone in which the project is located if the developer agrees to reserve a certain percentage of the units as available to lower income households and/or senior citizens. A Program has been added to amend the Density Bonus Ordinance to be compatible with new changes in law, as applicable, as shown in Chapter VI. C. Table 47 summarizes the existing and proposed general plan designations, existing and proposed zoning categories, existing and proposed densities, and residential types allowed. The city is currently updating the Zoning Code effecting those changes.

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RESIDENTIAL LAND USE CATEGORIES
– EXISTING AND PROPOSED
General
Plan Land
Use
Category
Existing
Zoning
Designation
Proposed
Zoning
Designation
Existing
Maximum
Density
(du/ac)
Proposed
Maximum
Density
(du/ac)
Existing
Residential
Types
Proposed
Residential
Types
Estate
Residential
E, E-1 to E-5 Same 1 du/1.25
ac
Same Single
Family
Same
Residential
Reserve
R-1 Same 6 du/ac Same Single
Family
Same
Low Density
Residential
R-1, R-2, R-S Same 6-10 du/ac Min. 4 – 10
Max.

Single
Family
Singlefamily, Twofamily or 2
(two) onefamily
Proposed
MediumLow Density
Residential
None R-2 None Min. 10 -16
Max. du/ac
None Low Density
Multi-family
Residential
Medium
Density
Residential
R-2 R-3 16-21
du/ac
Min. 16 -24
Max.

Two-family
or 2 onefamily
Multi-family
Residential
High
Density
Residential
R-3, R-4,
MUO
R-4, MUO Min. 21-24
du/ac
Min. 21 -30
Max.

High
Density
MultipleFamily and
Mixed-Use
Same
Source: City of Arvin General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Each existing residential land use designation is illustrated in Figure 10 and is defined as follows:

Estate Residential. Estate Residential (Maximum Density: 1 unit per 1.25 acre). The Estate Residential land use designation provides for a development pattern characterized by a singlefamily residential unit on lot sizes as large as 1.25 acres. All residential development in this designation shall be served by City sewer and water services and shall have full urban improvements. This land use is appropriately used when developments are desired to promote larger-lot homes and where the overall density of an area should be limited because of public facility, safety or aesthetic concerns.

Residential Reserve. (Maximum Density: 6 unit per acre). The Residential Reserve land use designation is applied to lands that are being actively farmed, or have the capacity to be, but are within the planning area and proposed to be eventually developed. This designation could also be applied to lands that contain agriculturally-related uses, such as packing houses, cold storage

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68 operations or agriculturally- related businesses. The purpose of this designation is to protect agriculture from urban encroachment, maintain land in agriculture until the time is appropriate for conversion to urban uses, and to ensure that conflicts do not arise between agriculture and urban uses.

Low Density Residential. (Maximum Density: 6 units to 10 units per acre) The Low-Density Residential land use designation allows traditional single-family and two-family homes in the City of Arvin with one to ten dwelling units per acre. This type of use is recognized as the backbone of the community and is the largest land use designation in the city. Residences in this category consist generally of single-family detached houses with private yards. The two-family homes are typically a duplex with shared front yard and either common drive approach or two separate drive approach to the off-street parking. Primary access must be from secondary, collector and local streets. Access from major streets or major highways should be considered only when special design features are included. The typical zoning designation is R-1 and R-2.

The city is concurrently amending the general plan and zoning code allowing a minimum and maximum density of 4 to 10 units per acre.

Proposed Medium Low Density Residential. (Minimum of 10 to Maximum Density of 16 units per acre).

Reflecting Table 47, the city is concurrently amending the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code to create a new land use designation of Medium Low Density Residential (R-2) category a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 16 units per acre.

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Arvin Land Use Diagram – 2023

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70 Medium Density Residential. (Density Range: 16 to 21 units per acre) The Medium Density Residential land use designation is established to allow for quality multifamily living environment.

This category typically includes higher density single-family residential developments, two-family residential development, or lower density multi-family units, such as duplexes, apartments, or condominium units. A minimum residential density development shall be 16 units per acre. Should development be proposed at a lower minimum density, it shall be the responsibility of the developer to add additional lands to the Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation and rezone alternative sites to offset the loss of housing opportunities for affordable housing. The replacement of the site(s) for housing opportunity shall occur prior to or concurrent with the development of lower density residential or alternative land use development. Typical zoning designation is R-3.

The city is concurrently amending the General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Code allowing a minimum and maximum density of 16 to 24 units per acre. The General Plan Designation of Medium Density Residential will be amended to reflect equivalency to R-3, instead of R-2.

High Density Residential. (Density Range: 21 to 24 units per acre) High Density Residential developments consist typically of multi-family housing projects such as apartments and condominiums. Areas designated High Density Residential are to be integrated thorough the community adjacent to transportation, community services, and commercial developments. A minimum residential density development shall be 21 units per acre. Should development be proposed at a lower than minimum density, it shall be the responsibility of the developer to add additional lands to the High-Density Residential Land Use Designation and rezone alternative sites to offset the loss of housing opportunities for affordable housing. The replacement of the site(s) for housing opportunity shall occur prior to or concurrent with the development of lower density residential or alternative land use development. Typical zoning designation is R-4.

The city is currently amending the General Plan Land Use Element and the Zoning Code allowing a minimum and maximum density of 21 to 30 units per acre.

A new program has been added in Chapter VI. C., Housing Element Programs, reflecting the concurrent changes proposed above.

Residential Development Standards
The city regulates the type, location, density, and scale of residential development primarily through the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning regulations are designed to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of local residents, as well as implement the policies of the General Plan.

The Zoning Ordinance also serves to preserve the character and integrity of existing

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71 neighborhoods through development standards that include density, lot area, lot coverage, and parking requirements.

The existing standards are presented in Table 48, described in detail below; however, the city is currently updating the standards allowing smaller lot sizes, increased densities, etc., when adopted, will be submitted to HCD.
▪ Site Requirements. Minimum lot size and maximum density limit the number of units constructed on a given lot. Lot vary for all residential zones, however all residential zones have at least a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. With the exception of the R-3 zone, front yard and side yard requirements for residential zones are identical. In most residential zones, front yard has a minimum requirement of 25 feet, except R-3 zone, which has a front yard minimum of 15 feet. All residential zones have a side yard minimum of 5 feet and 10 feet for corner lots. ▪ Parking Requirements. In multiple-family residential zones, one and one-half space per dwelling units are required. For single–family uses two spaces per dwelling units are required.

Front lawns cannot be used as parking spaces.
▪ Unit Sizes. The Zoning Ordinance requires a single-family unit, such as R-1 and Estate zones, to have a size of at least 775 square feet. In the R-2-7.5 zone a unit must have at least 1,200 square feet, and in all others residential zones there are no minimum of unit size. This Housing Element includes Housing Program 13(f) to eliminate the R-2-7.5 zone’s minimum unit size.

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73 Though the development standards for the R-3 and R-4 zones place limitations on the level of development that can take place on any given site, it is in accordance with the goals and objectives of the General Plan’s Land Use Element. They do not, however, prohibitively constrain projects from including the zone’s maximum density, as the development standards and densities are designed concurrently. An example of a typical multiple-family development in the R-3 zone is the 61-unit Summer View apartment complex. This complex is located on a three-acre lot on Meyers Street and Tucker Street. Even with the required setbacks requirements (15 ft. front yard, 5 ft. side yard, and 35 ft. height) and 1.5 parking spaces per unit parking requirement, a maximum density of 20 units per acre was achieved without a variance.

Minimum unit size may be considered a housing development constraint due to the added cost per unit (adds more cost to smaller homes), and therefore, increasing the overall cost of housing and limits lower price housing. As mentioned above, Arvin's zoning code excludes any minimum unit size for all residential zones other than the R-1 and R-2-7.5. Since affordable housing is generally available in multi-family developments, housing in the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones are not considered a constraint to affordable housing. The recent adoption of Ordinance No.421 now permits SROs in the multi-family residential zones (R-2, R-3, and R-4).

In 2014, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC), the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), and the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) prepared the Affordable Housing Cost Study, Analysis of the Factors that Influence the Cost of Building Multi-Family Affordable Housing in California. A few of the key findings from the study indicated:
▪ Affordable housing is characterized by economies of scale, with larger projects costing less per unit than smaller projects. For each 10 percent increase in the number of units, the cost per unit declines by 1.7 percent.
▪ Different types of units have different development costs. Larger units, such as those with 3 or more bedrooms, clearly cost more per unit to develop. Smaller units, such as single room occupancy (SRO) units, cost less per unit but more per square foot to develop. The report suggests that SROs were approximately 31 percent less expensive per unit to construct relative to large family units, while units for seniors were about 18 percent less expensive per unit relative to large family units.

On and Off-Site Improvements
According to service providers and utility companies, the city’s present infrastructure is adequate to accommodate planned growth. If the city determines that a street dedication or improvement is required, the city shall be in accordance with the width, standards and right of way lines of the city’s General Plan Circulation Element, which are presented in Table 49. Costs for dedication are not directly imposed on the housing developed in the neighborhood where the street is located.

However, the city’s engineer recently estimated improvement costs for a 10.4-acre, 40-lot singlefamily subdivision, at approximately $688,000 for street improvements, $101,000 for sewer improvements, $161,000 for water improvements, and miscellaneous cost

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74 such as block wall, landscaping, oil well re-abandonment, and totaled $181,000. The total cost of all improvements for this project was approximately $1.13 million or $28,250 per unit.

Table 49

RIGHT-OF-WAY STANDARDS
Street Classifications Right-of-Way Width
(feet)
Major Street 110
Secondary Street 90
Collector Street 60
Local Street 60
Alley 20
Source: Arvin General Plan Circulation Element
Provisions for a Variety of Housing Types
Housing Element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites through appropriate zoning and development standards, to encourage the development of various types of housing.

This includes single-family housing, multi-family housing, mobile homes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing, among others. The various housing types permitted under residential zones in Arvin are summarized in Table 51. In compliance with State Housing Law, the city will permit ADUs and JADUs within the City. Currently, the city is amending the Zoning Code to permit accessory dwelling units, ministerially, as stated in Housing element Program 13 (e).

Since the 2018-2013 Housing Element, the city has adopted amendments to the Municipal Code to include residential care facilities, emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, single-room occupancy (SRO), and employee/farmworker housing as a permitted use under various zones.

Since the 2013-2023 Housing Element, in compliance with the Surplus Lands Act, the city published in 2021 surplus lands available for possible low to moderate housing development. The city website is up to date with the most recent General Plan, Municipal Code, application and impact fee schedules.

Table 50

SURPLUS PROPERTIES
APN Location/Land Use
Designation
Existing
Use
Potential
Units
Parcel
Size
(acres)
Resolution
Number
190-270-01 Bear Mountain Blvd.
(Commercial/PUD) Vacant 0 0.135 Reso. No. 2021-54
190-270-03 Bear Mountain
Blvd. (Commercial/PUD) Vacant 0 0.205 Reso. No. 2021-54 190-270-05 Bear Mountain
Blvd. (Commercial/PUD) Vacant 0 0.766 Reso. No. 2021-54

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75 190-270-06 Bear Mountain
Blvd. (Commercial/PUD) Vacant 0 4.04 Reso. No. 2021-54
190-250-03 Bear Mountain
Blvd. (Commercial/PUD) Vacant 0 1.8 Reso. No. 2021-54
190-250-04 Bear Mountain
Blvd. (Commercial/PUD) Vacant 0 1.89 Reso. No. 2021-54
190-250-05 Bear Mountain
Blvd. (Commercial/PUD) Vacant 0 2.07 Reso. No. 2021-54
191-010-01
Bear Mountain
Blvd./Commanche-
(Commercial)
Vacant 0 0.38 Reso. No. 2021-54
192-110-16 816 Sycamore St.- (Zoned
R-1 Adjacent to R-3)
Vacant 2 0.164 Reso. No. 2021-54
190-260-06
Walnut St./Grapevine
Dr. - GPA-ZC 2023-01
4 th Street and Campus
Drive
Vacant 212 5.27 Reso. No. 2021-54
Notes: (1) The parcel 190-260-06 is part of the GPA and ZC 2023-01 (4th Street and Campus). Portion of the site is developed as parks and approximately 4 acres is proposed to be changed to R-3 (Medium Density); (2). The parcel 192- 110-16 is zoned R-1, adjacent to a mobile home park that is zoned R-3. The lot is approx. 7,184 square feet and could be zone changed to R-2 (Medium Density) to get two unit on the site.

Fees and Improvements
The city assesses various development fees in order to cover the costs of permit processing, as well as the costs of providing public services to the developments shown in Table 42. Most of the fees charged by the city are flat fees based on the cost of services, with a few fees dependent on the value of the project. Many of the planning and entitlement fees for both single- and multiplefamily developments are the same and are calculated for the entire project.

Building permit fees are calculated on a valuation of type of construction and on a case-by-case basis depending on the building square foot valuation. According to the city's calculation for housing valuation, a single-family unit is valued at $98.99 per square foot, a garage at $36.91 per square foot and a covered porch at $15.00 per square foot. For a multiple-family homes, the value is based on $88.82 per square foot for the unit, with the garage and porch value factors the same as single-family units. Therefore, a typical 2,000-square foot single-family home with a 400 square foot garage and 120-square foot porch would be valued at $214,464.

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76 The city applies a fee factor of 1.9 percent to the total value of the home to determine the building permit fee. Thus, the building permit fee for a typical square foot single-family home is approximately $4,075 that is paid to the city.

As shown in Table 52, total development fees for a typical 2,000-square foot single-family unit would be $33,452.61. From this total fee, $13,080 of school fees would go to the Arvin Union and Kern High School Districts. For a typical 1,200- square foot multiple-family unit, the total fee would be $24,041.46, with school fees totaling $7,848 (There has been a reduction of $1.70 per square-foot in school fees which reduces the total development fees required. The reduction was a result of Kern High School District using a lower Level-1 fee of 1.68 per square-foot.

On March 3, 2015 the Arvin City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-12, amending the city’s traffic impact fee program to reduce the traffic impact fees for new residential development projects. This amendment was intended to encourage residential development within the city.

Any negative economic and fiscal effects of reducing development impact fees would be of offset by increased sales tax and property tax revenues to the city’s General fund and the creation of new jobs for City residents. New traffic impact fees are $3,942.84 for a single-family residential unit and $2,739.80 for a new multi-family unit. These are significant reductions from the previous traffic impact fees of $7,646 per single-family unit and $5,313 per multi-familyunit.

Effective December 14, 2018, the Park fee has increased from $2500 to $3,565 per City Council Resolution No. 2018-45 for single family and multi-family units based on a park impact fee study.

Fees also are paid to outside agencies include the Indirect Source Rule (ISR) and Dust Control Fees that are charged by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The purpose of the Air District's ISR Program is to reduce emissions of NOx and PM10 from new development projects for projects 50 units or more. Indirect Source Review fees are not set, but are based on the calculation of the amount of NOx and PM10 emissions. Fees will vary depending on the amount of emissions. Dust Control Plan fees (Rule 3135 and Rule 8021) are for project size of over 50 units or 10 or more acres. In order to mitigate harmful dust because of construction and vehicle movement on unpaved surfaces, the Air District requires a $367 flatfee.

Other agency fees include:
▪ Arvin Community Service District (water connection fee): $4,160 unit for single-family and $4,160 for multi-family units (depending on the scale of the landscaping plan). ▪ Arvin Union and Kern County High School Districts (school impact fee): $6.54 per square foot.

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1 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES
Housing Type
Zone Category
R-1R-2R-3R-4 E (1,2,3,4,5)C-ON-CC-1C-2M-1M-2M-3A-1A-2 PUD PD MOU Single-FamilyPPPPP
Multi-FamilyPPPPPP
Mobile HomesPPPPP
Second UnitsPPPPP
Emergency Hospitals (6 or more beds)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Hospitals, Conval. Homes and
Sanitariums (all sizes)

CCCPCCCCCCCCCCCC
Boarding Schools/HomesCCCPCCCCCCCCCCCC
Family Day Care HomesCCCPCCCCCCCCCCCC
Adult Care Facilities/Assisted LivingCCCPCCCCCCCCCCCC
Residential Care FacilityPCCCP
Storage Facility Caretaker QuartersPPPPP
Emergency SheltersP
Transitional HousingP
Supportive HousingP
Single Room OccupancyPPP
Employee/Farmworker HousingP
P=Permitted and C=Conditional Use Permit
R-S : All permitted uses and regulations in the R-S zone are the same as those in R-1 Source: Arvin Municipal Code

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78 Table 52

ESTIMATED FEES (DEPOSITS

AND FLAT FEES ) AND

IMPROVEMENTS
Service Single-Family Multiple-Family
Site Plan Review (Staff Level) $1,500 $1,500
Site Plan Review
(Commission/Council)
$2,500 $2,500
Tentative Parcel Map $2,000 $2,000
Tentative Tract Map $5,000 $5,000
Final Parcel Map $2,500 $2.500
Final Tract Map $2,500 $2,500
Lot-Line Adjustment/Parcel Map
Merger
$1,500 $1.500
Conditional Use Permits $3,000 $3,000
Zone Variance $1,500 $1,500
Zone Change $5,000 $5,000
Specific Plan and General Plan
Amendment
$5,000 $5,000
Building Permit Fee1 Building valuation 1.9% Building valuation 1.9% Parks impact Fee $3,565/unit $3,565/unit
Police Service Fee $150/unit $100/unit
Traffic Impact Fee $3,942.84/unit $2,739.80/unit
Building Standard Fee $1.00/$25,000 building
valuation
$1.00/$25,000 building
valuation
Strong Motion Instrumentation Fee Building valuation 0.01% Building valuation 0.01% Environmental Impact Report $10,000 minimum $10,000 minimum Negative Declaration $2,000 minimum $2,000 minimum
School Fees (Arvin Union and Kern
High School Districts)
$6.54/SF $6.54/SF
Indirect Source Review and Dust
Control Fees (Air District)
Based on Emissions
valuation and 50 units or more.

Dust Control Plan fee
$367
Based on Emissions
valuation and 50 units or
more. Dust Control Plan fee
$367
Water Connection Fee (Arvin
Community Services District)
$4,160 $4,1602
Sewer Connection Fee $4,400 $3,960
Source: City of Arvin
1 Building Valuation Calculations
2 May vary depending on the scale of the
landscaping plan
Single-family unit $98.99/SF; garage $36.91/SF; patio/porch $15.00/SF Multi-family unit $88.82/SF; garage $36.91/SF; patio/porch $15.00/SF

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ESTIMATED RESIDENTIAL

DEVELOPMENT FEES
Fees Single Family Unit
(2,000 SF)
Multiple Family Unit1
(1,200 SF)
Building Plan Permits $4,074.82 $1,597.55
Strong Motion Instrumentation $21.45 $12.61
Permit Issuance Fee $23.50 $23.50
Sewer Permit Fee $35.00 $35.00
Traffic Impact Fee $3,942.84 $2,739.80
Park Fee $3,565.00 $3,565.00
Public Services (Police) Fee $150.00 $100.00
School Fee2 $13,080.00 $7,848.00
Water Connection Fee (Arvin
Community Services District)
$4,160.00 $4,160.003
Sewer Connection Fee $4,400.00 $3,960.00
Total $33,452.61 $24,041.46
1 Multiple-Family represents 4 units or more
2 School Fee $6.54/square foot
3 May vary depending on the scale of the landscaping plan Permit and Processing Procedures
Undue delays in processing a development application can increase the developer’s cost, thereby being a potential constraint on development. The city's development review procedures are relatively uncomplicated. Depending upon the permits requested, approvals may be required by City staff, the Planning Commission, and the city Council. There are no Architectural or Design Review Boards involved in the development review process.

Housing projects that do not require entitlements and are consistent with the zoning code, follow a standard procedure for approval, which includes:

1. Preliminary construction drawings, including site, floor and design plans, and exterior elevations, submitted to Planning Department;

2. Planning staff conducts field review; notes, comments and corrections are transmitted to project applicant;

3. Construction drawings, revised as directed by Planning Staff, re-submitted to Planning Division;

4. Planning Staff reviews revised construction drawings for accuracy and completeness;

5. Approved construction drawings submitted to Building Division for plan check.

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80 These procedures do not require a public hearing or a planning commission approval.

The city requires site plan review for all housing projects requiring entitlements (tract or parcel map approval, general plan amendments, zone change, variance or conditional use permit), as well as all multi-family developments of four units or more. For projects that require entitlements the standard procedure for approval includes:

1. Formal application and fees submitted by project applicant to the city's Planning and Building Department;

2. Preliminary construction drawings, including site, floor and design plans, and exterior elevations, submitted to Planning and Building Department;

3. Planning staff conducts field review, and notes, comments and corrections are transmitted to project applicant;

4. Construction drawings, revised as directed by Planning staff

5. Planning staff reviews revised construction drawings for accuracy and completeness;

6. Planning staff completes environmental review pursuant to applicable CEQA timeline; if project qualifies for categorical exemption -- following review by agencies such as Fire, Sheriff, utility providers, etc. -- then, the Planning Staff reviews agency comments and schedules Planning Commission public hearing; and

7. Public hearing is held; resolution for approval is considered by the Planning Commission.

All proposed multi-family developments costing more than $25,000 in multi-family zones (R-3, R4 and PUD) require the review and approval of a site development permit by the Planning and Building Director and the Arvin Planning Commission. Information for the site development permit must include the proposed use, dimensions of the lot; the size, placement and materials of the structures; pedestrian and vehicular access and parking; and exterior elements such as landscaping, lighting, signage and fencing. The information enables the city to determine if the proposed development project complies with the city's General Plan policies, the Municipal Code, and the CEQA requirements. The full application requirements are outlined in Municipal Code Section 17.60.020 and 17.60.030. Decisions by staff and the Planning Commission are appealable to the City Council. Once the complete application and fees have been submitted to the Planning and Building Department, the application is reviewed by the Planning and Building Director and considered for approval by the Planning Commission based on the following:
▪ Compliance with all General Plan policies and the permitted uses and development standards in the Zoning Ordinance;
▪ Compliance with all applicable City ordinances duly adopted by a majority vote of the planning commission or the City Council; and
▪ Conformance to latest accepted planning and engineering standards covering the following are: site layout, building appearance and structural design, landscaping, water and sewer service and other utilities, surface drainage and erosion control, fire protection, access, traffic circulation and parking.

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81 The time schedule for single and multi-family permit and processing is presented in Table 54. The precise development plan approval follows the CEQA environmental clearance process. Approval of a precise development plan and accompanying Negative Declaration by the Planning Commission typically requires four months, and a plan with an Environmental Impact Report requires eight to 12 months.

Planning Commission meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Plans must be submitted ten days in advance of each meeting in order to be considered. Meetings are open to the public.

Table 54

PERMIT AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES
Process Required Time Period Review and Approval
Single-Family Multi-Family
Design Review 1-2 Weeks 1-2 Weeks Planning and Building Dept.

Check and Building
Permit1
3 Weeks 3 Weeks Planning and Building Dept.

Conditional Use Permit None required None required Planning Commission and City Council
Variance 5-9 Weeks 5-9 Weeks Planning Commission and
City Council
Subdivision 4-6 Months 4-6 Months Planning Commission and City Council
Zone Change w/ 6-9 Months 8-12 Months Planning Commission and EIR and Public Hearing City Council
General Plan 6-9 Months 8-12 Months Planning Commission and Amendment w/ EIR and City Council
Public Hearing
Source: Arvin Planning Department
Building Codes and Enforcement
In addition to land use controls, the local building codes also affect the cost of housing. The city has adopted the Uniform Building Code (UBC), which establishes the minimum standards for new construction. While the city can impose more stringent standards, the minimum standards must be the standards of the UBC. The city also has adopted the California Green Buildings Standards Code, and Appendices A4 and A5 (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11).The city enforces a Property Nuisance Ordinance to maintain neighborhood upkeep. Eligible property owners are informed of assistance available to correct deficiencies under the city’s home repair programs. Though most building codes are enforced through inspection by the building inspector and the planning staffs, nuisance issues are often enforced by the local law enforcement agency.

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82 Constraints to Housing for Persons with Disabilities Housing that accommodates individuals with disabilities can require the incorporation of special features, such as front door ramps, special bath facilities, grab bars, and lower cabinets and light switches. Generally speaking, the uncommon nature of these features makes them potentially expensive and difficult to implement, especially if they are retrofitted into an existing structure.

State law requires that residential care facilities that serve six or fewer residents be considered a residential property and be treated the same as a single-family home. This means that local government can impose on these facilities only those local use restrictions or fees which apply to other single-family residences. In July 2015, the city adopted Ordinance No. 421 amending the Arvin Municipal Code (MC 17.08.020) to comply with State law as it applies to residential care facilities.

The City of Arvin has adopted and currently enforces the 2016 California Building Code, and is planning to adopt the 2022 Building Code. Arvin has not added any standards or restrictions that substantially differ from those used throughout the State, meaning that all regulations specified in Title 24 regarding the accessibility and adaptability of housing units for person with disabilities currently are applied to all residential development in the city.

Request for Reasonable Accommodation
The City of Arvin adopted Ordinance No. 421 which amended its Municipal Code by adding procedures for requests for reasonable accommodation with respect to zoning, building code compliance or permit processing (MC 17.54.160). Furthermore, all visitors to the Planning and Building Department are informed that they are entitled to request a reasonable accommodation if they feel that they qualify for one under the provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act, and that such requests will be reviewed by City staff. The request will be approved or denied once staff has made determinations that the individual is qualified to make the request, that the accommodation is necessary, and that it will not place an undue financial or administrative burden on the city.

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In accordance with Government Code Section 65583, the Housing Element is to provide “an inventory of land suitable for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites.” Opportunities for residential development in the city fall into one of two categories: vacant land and sites where there is a potential to recycle. In 2008, Arvin conducted an inventory of its dwelling units to determine the potential for residential growth; all properties were analyzed to determine the maximum number of dwelling units that could be constructed, in light of the development standards for each respective zone. In addition, as part of the Arvin Annually Housing Element Progress Report to HCD, the city updates its land use inventory to determine the availability of vacant land within the city.

A. Housing Densities
General Plan and Zoning
Arvin’s current General Plan includes six residential land use designations: Estate, Residential Reserve, Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, and Planned Unit Development. However, the city is proposing to add a Medium Low Density Residential Category (R-2) with a proposed density of 10-16 units allowing low-density multiple family residential units. Table 47 presents the existing and proposed General Plan land use designations and their corresponding zoning.

The General Plan land use allows a density range for the Low-Density Residential designation from one to six units per acre. The Medium Density Residential designation allows a density range of 7 to 15 units per acres and the High-Density Residential designation allows a density range of 16 to 24 units per acre. The PUD designation accommodates mixed land uses, densities, and various specific zoning regulations.

To promote affordable housing in the city, the General Plan Land Use Element was updated (Resolution No. 2012-34), which established a new Medium Density Residential land use designation with a corresponding zoning of R-2 (maximum density of 15 units per acre). In addition, the permitted maximum densities of both the High Density Residential and Planned Unit Development land use designations were increased from 16 units per acre to 24 units per acre.

The maximum densities for the corresponding zones reflect the increases. Multiple-family housing projects on property designated High Density Residential and Plan Unit Development that adhere to specific plans or development standards of the underlying residential zone are permitted byright without a CUP or any other discretionary action in accordance with Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i).

In addition, the recent the Zoning Ordinance was recently amended (Ordinance No. 411) to include a Pedestrian-Oriented Mixed-Use Overlay zone to permit densities up to 24 units per acre, and Ordinance No. 421 established a density bonus ordinance allowing the city to consider

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84 granting a bonus or increase in the number of units that a developer can build if a certain number of the units are available to lower-income households and/or senior citizens. Previous Figure 10 presents the General Plan Land Use map.

The city has started the process of updating its General Plan Land Use Element to include the land use amendments mentioned above. The Land Use Element is currently scheduled for adoption in the summer of 2023, with the corresponding Zoning Ordinance subsequently amended within six months.

Realistic Densities
The realistic density of each zone was calculated based either of two factors: the minimum lot area per dwelling unit specified by the city’s Zoning Ordinance or the densities of recent housing developments. The realistic density in the R-1 zone is based on recent Sycamore Estates housing development located south of Sycamore Avenue. The average lot size in this single- family development was about 8,500 square feet, which translates to approximately five units per acre.

Therefore, all new future units on R-1 zoned land were calculated based on an assumed realistic density of five units per acre.

The maximum residential density in the R-2 zone is 15 units per acre. The realistic density used to calculate potential housing growth under the R-2 development standards was based on a sample of several recently constructed units located between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The average density was approximately 10 units per acre.

The city also examined multi-family development standards, on-site improvement requirements and recent development densities to calculate realistic densities in R-3 and R-4 zones. An example of a recent multi-family development in an R-3 zone is the 43-unit Summer View Apartments located on a three-acre lot at 225 Meyers Street. The imposition of 15 feet front yard, 5 feet side yard, 35 feet height requirement, and 1.5 parking spaces per unit parking requirement allowed for a development density of approximately 14 units per acre. The approval of this affordable housing project did not require a variance or exceptions to achieve the 14 units per acre density.

In 2006, the 60-unit Summer view Apartment Homes low-income housing project was completed on 3.2 acres of land zoned R-3, which calculates to an actual density was 18.8 units per acre. The current zoning ordinance permit maximum densities of 20 units per acre and 24 units per acre in the R-3 and R-4 zones, respectively. Additionally, this Housing Element Amendment proposes Housing Program 13(e) Minimum Units Per Acre and Minimum Units Per Site, which requires a minimum density of 16 residential units per acre in the R-3 zone and 21 units per acre in the R-4 zone. Therefore, assuming densities of 18 units per acre in the R-3 zone and 22 units per acres in the R-4 zone, which are about 90 percent of the maximum densities of each zone, would be considered feasible and realistic in estimating the number of units that could be accommodated in these zones.

The city also established a new Pedestrian-Oriented Mixed-Use Overlay zone that has a maximum residential density of 24 units per acre. Table 55 presents the realistic densities of residential zones.

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REALISTIC DENSITY
(Units per Acre)
Zoning Maximum Density Assumed Realistic
Density
R-1 and R-S 6 5
R-2 15 10
R-3 20 18
R-4 24 22
MUO 24 22
Source: Realty Planners Group, Inc.

Units Constructed, Under Construction, or Approved
The time frame for the Arvin’s 5
th Cycle RHNA number was from January 2013 to end of
December 2023. Jurisdictions may count toward the RHNA any new units built or approved since January 2013. According to the Arvin Building Department’s Building Permit System and presented in Table 40 (Housing Units Developed in Arvin), between January 2013 and December 2022, final building permits (units constructed) were issued on 64 residential units available to Low-Income households; 399 units in the Moderate and Above Moderate category accounting for a total of 463 units, leaving a shortfall of 706 units in the 5th Cycle obligations.

B. Vacant Land
Based on a recent survey of existing land uses within the city boundaries, there are over 75 parcels totaling over 415 acres of vacant land zoned for residential uses. Many of the parcels include land that are zoned for residential uses but are currently used for agricultural purposes. They also include land zoned for commercial uses, but have a Pedestrian-Oriented Mixed-Use Overlay (MOU) zone, which permits residential uses up to 24 units per acre. All the parcels are greater than the minimum lot size standard of 6,000 square feet required for residential development. It should be noted that the Kern Community College District (KCCD) has proposed a new community college center on the former Jewett Square site that includes 35.2 acres of vacant land zoned R-3 and 3.7 acres of vacant land zone C-O MUO. The city and KCCD are in the process of negotiating and approving a development agreement for the site, and therefore, the four vacant parcels (APNs 190-020-14, 190-020-46, 190-020-48, and one-half of 190-240-04) are not included in the vacant opportunity sites list (Appendix B).

In addition, in 2003, a development agreement was executed between the city and Sycamore Development LLC on the four contiguous vacant parcels (APNs 189-351-36, 189-351-37, 189- 351- 58, and 189-351-67) located at the southwest corner of Sycamore Road and Meyer Street. The development agreement restricted development of four parcels to the standards governing development of those outlined in the 1988 General Plan, which also allow for single-family home development within the R-3 and R-4 zones. As a result of this development agreement, this Housing Element has not included these four parcels in the vacant opportunity site list. Figure 14 illustrates the locations of vacant land in Arvin suitable for residential development and the parcels affected by the city/KCCD and the city/Sycamore Development LLC development

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The city’s vacant opportunity sites could potentially accommodate 3,077 new units. Of the total potential units, 662 multi-family units (22%) could be available to lower-income households and 2,415 single and multi-family units (78%) to moderate and above income households. This assumes realistic residential densities of 10 units per acre for parcels zoned R-2, 18 units per acre for the R-3 zone, and 22 units per acre for R-4 and MUO zones.

Table 56

VACANT DEVELOPABLE LAND
General Plan Zone Acres
Potential New Units by Income
Lower
Moderate and
Above Total
LDR R-1, R-S 345.06 0 1,725 1,725
MLDR R-2 17.12 0 171 171
MDR R-3 6.74 0 121 121
HDR R-4 36.29 399 398 797
Public Facilities* C-O MOU 9.9 263 0 263
Total 415.11 662 2,415 3,077
* Parcels designated Public Facilities permit residential development if zoned MUO

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VACANT RESIDENTIAL LOTS

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Existing Realistic
Recyclable Residential
Recycled
Units
Potential
Net Recycled Level
C. Recycling
Recycling is the development of land occupied by deteriorated and/or dilapidated buildings in an effort to create a healthy, viable mix of housing for different income groups and household sizes.

It can involve the construction of new dwelling units in addition to those that are replaced, since parcels with blighted structures, for a variety of reasons, frequently have not been developed to their maximum potential density. Recycling, then, can have the dual benefit of both augmenting the city’s housing supply and improving the quality of dwelling units and neighborhoods.

In 2009, a housing conditions survey was conducted in Arvin and the results from the survey identified those parcels exhibiting conditions of physical blight, which indicated that they were candidates for recycling. Those blight parcels identified in the 2009 survey were revisited in 2015.

The updated results indicated that eight of those parcels in two areas of the city that were zoned for multi-family units (R-2 and R-3) continued to exhibit condition of blight. Many of the existing structures on these sites exhibited signs of deterioration and substandard construction and/or were in violation of existing building code standards.

These two areas in the city (Study Areas 1 and 2) have the potential of recycling to higher residential densities. These two areas are shown in Figure 13 and presented in Table 57 and Appendix C. By assuming a realistic residential density of 10 unit per acre for R-2 zoned parcels and 18 unit per acre for R-3 zoned parcels, a potential net total of four moderate-income units and 90 lower-income affordable units could be developed within Study Areas 1 and 2. Appendix C presents a full detail of the parcels that could be consolidated and recycled.

Table 57

POTENTIAL CONSOLIDATION AND RECYCLING
Units Densities Units
1 0.9

2.7 R-2
R-3
5 1
10 units/ac.
18 units/ac.
9 47
4 46
Moderate
Lower
2 2.5 R-3 1 18 units/ac. 45 44 Lower
Total 6.1 7 101 94
Source: GRC Associates 2016

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G
F
Area 2
A
Area 1
Consists of 7 parcels totaling 3.6 acres. Lot
consolidation and recycling has the potential
for a net increase of 4 moderate-income
units and 46 lower-income units
Area 2
Parcel A totals 2.5 acres. Recycling of this
one lot has a potential net increase of 44
units
ARVIN HOUSING ELEMENT 2023-2031 Figure 13

POTENTIAL RECYCLING
E DC B
A

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▪ Area 1 consists of eight parcels located on the west side of Arvin, south of Haven Drive and west of Santa Rosa Street. Parcels A to E located along Haven Drive total approximately one acre and include single-family unit built approximately 40 to 50 years ago. The residential units on these parcels zoned R-2 exhibit conditions of blight, such as poor foundations, walls and siding, and roofing. Parcel F is zoned R-3 and is currently used for vehicle storage. As previously discuss in Environmental Constraints section of this Housing Element, because Parcel F (APN 191-040-33) is located adjacent to a vehicle service facility that is not included in the inventory of potential recycling properties, the possibility that Parcel F could be contaminated with hazardous or toxic materials was assessed. Based on SWRCB's GeoTracker and DTSC's EnviroStor databases of hazardous site and leaking underground storage tanks, Parcel F was not identified on either of the databases. Parcel G is an irregular shaped parcel zoned R-3 and includes a single-family home. Assuming realistic densities, Parcels F and G together have the potential to create net increase of 46 lower-income affordable units.
▪ Area 2 consists of one parcel totaling 2.5 acres, located on the east side of Arvin, south of the intersection of Stockton Street and Fallbrook Avenue. The parcel is zoned R-3 and includes one deteriorated single-family unit with outdoor storage. By recycling the site at a density of 18 units per acre, Area 2 could potentially accommodate 45 affordable units, for a net increase of 44 units.

D. Potential Housing Growth
The city’s housing stock could grow as a result of new development on existing vacant land, and through the consolidation of property and recycling of blighted properties zoned for multi- family residential uses to higher densities. Table 58 reflects the total number of units that could be accommodated in the city during the 2023-2031 planning period. It shows that 726 lower- income housing units and 2,814 moderate and above-income units could be accommodated within the city by 2031. In total, there is a potential surplus of 89 lower-income unit and 2,282 moderate and above-income units relative to the allocation under the 2023-2031 RHNA.

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POTENTIAL HOUSING UNITS 2023-2031
Lower Income Units
Moderate/Above
Income Units Total Units
RHNA 2013-2023 (1) 637 532 1,169
Units Built 2013-2022 (Credit) (2) 64 399 463
New Units per Vacant Land Inventory (3)
(Incl. surplus properties usable)
662 2,415 3,077
Total 2023-2031 (4) 726 2,814 3,540
Surplus/(Deficit) from RHNA (2+3) - (1) 89 2,2282 2,371 E. Mobile Home Parks
Mobile homes provide housing for various household income level, especially those households in need of affordable housing. Below are the five mobile home parks in the city of Arvin:
▪ Shady Court (approx. 10 units) 409 Wilson Street, Arvin ▪ Fallbrook Mobile Village (approx. 34 units) 157 Fallbrook Avenue, Arvin ▪ Arvin Mobile home Estates (approx. 82 units) 200 5th Avenue, Arvin ▪ Sycamore Gardens (approx. 83 units) 801 Schipper Street, Arvin ▪ Bear Mountain Trailer Park (approx. 15 units) 364 North A Street, Arvin All five of the mobile home parks are zoned either R-2 or R-3, and therefore, could be recycled to higher densities. However, it is important to conserve this type of affordable housing in the city’ housing stock. In January 2016, HCD released a Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) for the Mobile home Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program (NPRROP). This program loans funds to facilitate converting mobile home park ownership to park residents or to a qualified nonprofit corporation, and assist with repairs or accessibility upgrades meeting specified criteria.

F. Schools and Churches
Schools and churches are an important part of the city. There are six schools (K through 12) sites that account for approximately 129 acres. Four school sites are zone R-1 and two sites are zoned School with a CUP (SCH-CUP). There are also ten churches zoned for residential uses within the city. The closure of church and school sites are not short-term options for future

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As presented in Table 59, four of the school sites totaling 40.3 acres are zoned R-1. Assuming a realistic density of 5 units per acre, there is a long-term potential for an additional 201 units on existing school land within the city. The other two sites are zoned SCH-CUP, which allows for only educational institutions, but with a CUP could grant a large-scale neighborhood housing projects on a site with a minimum gross area of 20 acres. The Arvin High School site, which is 75.2 acres, could accommodate a housing development totaling a potential of 376 units. Therefore, if the student population significantly declines in the future or current schools are relocated to other locations and existing sites become available, there could be a potential for some conversion of school land for residential uses.

Table 59

SCHOOL SITES
School Acres Zoning Potential Units
Bear Mountain Elementary School 13.9 ac. School CUP 0
El Camino Real Elementary School 11.0 ac. R-1 55
Sierra Vista Elementary School 14.0 ac. R-1 70
Grimmway Academy (Charter) 6.5 ac. R-1 32
Haven Drive Middle School 8.8 ac. R-1 44
Arvin High School 75.2 ac. School CUP 376
Total 129.4 ac. 577
Source: Arvin Planning Dept.

G. Affordable Housing Opportunities in Existing Residential Zones
Zoning for Lower-Income Households/
All residential zones in the city is capable of accommodating low-income housing units, provided that the structures containing the units meet all development standards specified under the zoning ordinance. Currently, the maximum density permitted under the R-3 and R4 zones is 21 to 24 units per acre, which is proposed to be increased to the 24 to 30 units per acre (See Zoning Code Amendments proposed in the Housing Element Programs Section. The adoption of the Pedestrian- Oriented Mixed-Use Overlay (MUO) zone allows for mix of residential and nonresidential uses, with the maximum density being the underlying residential. If the MUO's underlying zone is commercial, then the maximum density of the residential component will be 24 to 30 units per acre, a density that would potentially create more affordable housing.

Most lower-income households can only afford rental units. The 2023 rent for an income

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To illustrate the ability of the R-3 and R-4 zones to accommodate affordable units, Table 60 lists examples of affordable housing projects in these two zones. In addition to those presented in the table, the proposed 81-unit Jewett Place Apartments are located in the R-3 zone.

Table 60

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS IN MULTI-FAMILY ZONES
Project Name Address Zoning
Arvin Square Apartments 1410 Hood Street R-3
Bear Mountain Apartments 128 Monroe Street R-4
Caliente Creek 909 Meyer Street R-3
Casa de Paloma 1301 Haven Dr R-3
Haciendas del Sol 701 Meyer Street R-4
Hood Street Family Apartments 1400 Hood Street R-3
La Amistad 1001 Walnut Drive R-3
Monte Vista 701 Meyer Street R-4
Parkview Senior Building 701 Meyer Street R-4
Summer View Apartments 225 Meyer Street R-3
Summerset Apartments 669 Comanche Road R-4
Sycamore Family Apartment (I and II) 740 Sycamore Road R-4 Walnut Apartments 293 Walnut Street R-3
Villa Del Comanche 1507 Bear Mountain Blvd R-3
Village Congregational 112 Richard Street R-3
Source: Housing Authority of County of Kern

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Previous Table 38 showed the financial feasibility of constructing affordable housing in the R-3 and R-4 zones. This table summarizes the various costs associated with construction of an average 1,000-square foot multi-family unit. For example, hard cost, which includes construction materials and labor, is approximately $70,000 per unit. Soft cost, which includes items such as architectural/engineering and administration averages approximately $17,500 per unit. Adding land and financing costs, the average cost is approximately $137,500 per unit. This translates to a monthly rental cost of approximately $850, which includes monthly payments, insurance costs and taxes.

Lot Consolidation
Lot consolidation is most feasible on vacant lots and lots that are considered candidates for recycling, as previously discussed in Section C, Recycling. Appendix C identifies potential properties for consolidation and recycling and includes properties greater than 6,000 square feet.

These sites identified in the Appendix C are also sites that exhibit conditions of blight and have the potential for recycling to higher densities. The city could acquire and consolidate property and/or provide financial assistance in the development of affordable housing.

G. Financial Resources
Most of the housing financial resources for the city of Arvin was administered through the Kern County Community Development Department, Housing Authority of the County of Kern, or the Arvin Community Redevelopment Agency (now dissolved). In June 2015, the city elected not to continue its participation with the Kern County Community Development Department on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. Thus, the city no longer receives its funding allocation through the County. However, it is the city’s intent to participate in receiving federal funds through the State CDBG, HOME and ESG programs. The city will continue to receive additional funds through USDA programs.

The following section describes the resources and programs that are available to the city in providing housing and supportive services for its residents.

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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY BY 2020 INCOME LEVEL
(Maximum Sales Price of Owner-Occupied Home
by Income Level and Number of Bedrooms)
Income Levels 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms
Extremely Low $31,500 $38,100 $43,300
Very Low $70,900 $81,800 $90,500
Low $110,200 $125,500 $137,700
Moderate $225,000 $253,000 $275,500
Above Moderate >$225,000 >$253,000 >$275,500
Source: HCD Housing Affordability Calculator, Tools to Help for APR Completion, https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-community-development/annual-progress-reports Former Redevelopment Agency Housing Set-Aside
Until the dissolution of Community Redevelopment Agencies under AB X1 26, Housing Set-Aside funds were one of the primary sources of financing used for preserving, improving and developing affordable housing. As of 2013, Housing Set-Aside funds are no longer available for Agency use, as all tax increment that previously went to the Agency is diverted to the underlying taxing entities under AB X1 26. A portion of this tax increment is deposited in the City of Arvin’s general fund.

According to the city’s Recognized Obligation Payments Schedule (ROPS); no portion of the Housing Set-Aside funds remains dedicated to low- and moderate-income housing activities in the city of Arvin.

Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs.

The CDBG program works to ensure decent affordable housing, to provide services to the most vulnerable residents and to create jobs through the expansion and retention of businesses.

Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, housing programs, public facility improvements, single-family and multi-family home rehabilitation, public services, acquisitions, relocation, and homeownership programs for low- and moderate-income households.

HOME Investment Partnership Program
The HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) is a HUD program designed to expand the supply of affordable housing. HUD allocates the funds by formula to eligible cities and states.

HOME funds are required to be matched with 25 percent of non- federal funds from participating cities. HOME funds allow for homebuyer assistance, rehabilitation, new construction, tenant based rental assistance and acquisition.

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The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program provides homeless persons with basic shelter and essential supportive services. It can assist with the operational costs of the shelter facility, and for the administration of the grant. ESG also provides short-term homeless prevention assistance to persons at imminent risk of losing their own housing due to eviction, foreclosure, or utility shutoffs. ESG funds are available for the rehabilitation or remodeling of a building used as a new shelter, operations and maintenance of the facility, essential supportive services (e.g., case management, physical and mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, childcare, etc.), homeless prevention, and grant administration.

Section 8 Rental Assistance
The Housing Authority of the County of Kern administers the Section 8 Rental Assistance program throughout Kern County. The Section 8 program provides rental subsidies to low- income families that spend more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing costs. The program pays the difference between 30 percent of the recipients’ monthly income and the federally approved payment standard. Section 8 participants are able to find their own housing, including singlefamily homes, townhouses and apartments. Participants are free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and are not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects. In 2015, Section 8 voucher were issued to 16 Arvin residents.

Farm Worker Housing Program
This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development and was developed to provide housing for persons who derive a minimum of $5,753 of their annual income from farm labor. HACK owns and/or manages eight developments of this type located in Arvin, Bakersfield, Delano, Lamont, Shafter, and Wasco. Currently, the Farm Worker Program subsidizes Sun Garden Village, a 48-unit farm worker housing development in Arvin.

Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program
The Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) awards grant funds to eligible national and regional non-profit organizations and consortia to purchase home sites and develop or improve the infrastructure needed to set the stage for sweat equity and volunteer- based homeownership programs for low-income persons and families. SHOP funds must be used for eligible expenses to develop decent, safe and sanitary non-luxury housing for low- income persons and families who otherwise would not become homeowners. Homebuyers must be willing to contribute significant amounts of their own sweat equity toward the construction or rehabilitation of their homes. Currently, 20 households are participating in a self-help housing program administered through Self-Help Enterprises. Twenty single-family housing permits have been issued by the city under this program. These units were construction in 2016.

HOPE I Home Ownership Program
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▪ Economic development planning, including job training and other activities that promote economic self-sufficiency for potential homebuyers. ▪ Financial assistance to homebuyers, including interest rate buy-downs and down payment assistance.
▪ Rehabilitation of properties.
▪ Relocation of residents who elect to move.
▪ Administrative costs; legal fees, and architectural and engineering work. ▪ Replacement housing and replacement reserves.
▪ Resident and homebuyer counseling and training.

The overall amount of an implementation grant is not capped, although there are specific cost caps on eligible activities. Implementation grants generally require a $1 for $4 match from nonfederal sources.

Low Income Housing Tax Credit
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is a significant source of equity for rental housing development administered by California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. The credit serves as a valuable income tax benefit to corporate investors. Investors will contribute cash for the development cost of a low-income project in order to obtain these dollars for dollar tax benefits from the federal government. Over the last two decades, the LIHTC program has funded ten housing projects in the City of Arvin. Those housing projects are listed in Table62.

Private Resources/Nonprofit Resources
Government resources cannot solve all the city’s affordable housing needs. The city believes that these limited government funds should be used to supplement and, wherever possible, leverage resources provided by the private sector.

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LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT

AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
Project Name Address
Construction
Type
Housing
Type
Low Income
Units
Arvin Square Apartments 1410 Hood Street Rehab. At-Risk 50 Bear Mountain 128 Monroe Street Rehab. At-Risk 70
Caliente Creek 909 Meyer Street New Const. Large Family 45 Casa de Paloma 1301 Haven Drive New Const. Large Family 42 Hood Street Family Apt. 1400 Hood Street New Const. Large Family 26 La Amistad 1001 Walnut Drive New Const. Large Family 79 Summer View Apartments 225 Meyer Street New Const. Large Family 60 Summerset Apartments 669 Comanche Road New Const. Large Family 60 Sycamore Family
Apartments 740 Sycamore Road New Const. Large Family 48 Sycamore Family
Apartments II Sycamore and Meyer New Const. Large Family 71 Source: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee http://www.treasurer.ca.gov/ctcac/projects.asp

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The 2016 California Building Code (including the Energy Code) was adopted by the city which is planning to adopt the 2022 Building Codes. As of January 1, 2023, every new home is expected to be electric-ready, which means that electrical circuits will be available for each appliance. The battery storage and solar standards that were first implemented in the 2019 updates are becoming broader in scope to make sure that they apply to additional nonresidential and residential buildings.

Affordable energy is an essential component to affordable housing. Energy cost to the consumer has increased dramatically to more than 100 percent since the 1970’s. Due to California’s energy conservation standards, houses constructed after 1975 use about half as much energy as homes built prior to 1975. More recent standards and amendments are even stricter in mandating energy-efficient building methods, for new housing; State conservation standards, implemented as part of the Uniform Building Code, substantially reduce the cost of energy for homeowners.

New housing must meet or exceed certain minimum conservation levels.

Arvin is currently developing many new residential units, which are up to code with the State conservation standards. Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation (PG&E), Arvin’s utilities provider, has implemented The Residential New Construction Program (RNCP). This program targets new residential housing using both PG&E and third-party industry specialists to provide delivery of energy efficiency programs. It will include statewide elements as well as elements specifically targeted to the residential new construction developers and contractors in PG&E’s service area.

This program will include both single-family and multi-family new construction homes. PG&E in partnership with third party organizations propose to address barriers and opportunities for energy efficiency building design and construction industry practices in the multi-family new construction market. This program aims to address the market barriers by offering developer rebates, verification rebates, design team rebates, design assistance, sales staff training, engineering analysis of design option paybacks and energy savings. The program will be performance based for which participating multi-family developments will be eligible to receive the California Energy Star New Homes (Energy Star) designation. PG&E will be implementing the single-family program component. Single-family builders will also have the option of participating in the performance-based Energy Star program.

According to PG&E, both the single-family and multi-family programs will remain consistent with the statewide Investor-Owned Utility program offering the Energy Star program. Residential structures can be retrofitted with conservation measures that provide the energy savings achieved with new construction. Many can also be retrofitted with passive design measures, such as the addition of solar units and south facing windows. Energy conservation can also be promoted by locating residential developments in proximity to schools, employment centers, public transit and services.

Arvin’s Land Use Element and Housing Element policies make concerted efforts to balance residential land uses with accessibility to various amenities and services, which helps to reduce vehicular traffic and greenhouse gas emissions. In 2012, the city updated its General Plan which included land use policies to create high-quality walkable neighborhoods that exemplify sustainability. These policies include:

Policy LU-2.1 Require new development, wherever possible, to provide convenient, direct and safe bicycle and pedestrian connections.

Policy LU-2.2 Create active neighborhood districts that cluster jobs, services, goods and

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cultural and recreational uses within walking distance of residences to create a focus for community activity.

Policy LU-4.2 Promote uses that address daily needs within the city and close to neighborhoods, reducing the need for residents to travel long distances to access jobs, goods and services.

Policy LU-4.3 Coordinate development with existing, planned and potential transportation investments, with new growth oriented toward major streets and transit corridors.

Policy LU-7.1 Locate new medium and high-density residential developments within walking distance of local retail, services and community facilities.

Policy LU-7.2 Encourage or facilitate the inclusion of complementary land uses not already present within a neighborhood district such as grocery markets, daily services and parks.

Policy LU-7.3 Incorporate green building practices such as on-site solar energy generation, water conservation and environmentally friendly building materials as part of new residential development.

In 2013, the city adopted a Climate Action Plan which included local strategies for reducing Arvin’s greenhouse gas emissions from municipal operations. The Climate Action Plan was funded through the California Department of Conservation Community Sustainable Communities Planning Grant.

In addition, the city amended it Zoning Ordinance to establish a Pedestrian-Oriented Mixed Use Overlay zone on two key opportunity areas within the city to promote infill walkable residential/commercial neighborhoods.

In addition, the City of Arvin, with the help of Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI), San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization (SJVCEO), the Stockton Chambers of Commerce, the Kern COG, PG&E, the Southern California Gas Company and Valley CAN, is developing and implementing a comprehensive clean energy program known as the Green Arvin program. Green Arvin demonstrates the role that increased use of clean energy can play in improving quality of life and addressing air quality challenges in the city. Part of the goals of the Green Arvin program is to address energy conservation. Some energy conservation activities include:
▪ Undertake activities with up to 10 businesses in Arvin to “green” their operation. This includes conducting a sustainable energy pilot project within a prominent Arvin small business and providing resources savings assessments in up to 10 businesses. This effort expects to directly reach up to 10 percent of all businesses in the city. For example, Bear Mountain Pizza, a local pizzeria, was selected as a sustainable showcase of both energy efficiency and onsite renewable (solar power) generation. ▪ Implement specific areas for greening of the General Plan, by implementing policies, programs, and additional project to support greening efforts in the business community.

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▪ Identify and use resources from project partners (state, non-profits, utilities, and Federal agencies) and others.

Another strategy to promote energy conservation is to incorporate the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association’s (CAPCOA) Model Policies for Greenhouse Gas in General Plans.

CAPOA is a non-profit association of the air pollution control officers from all 35 local air quality agencies throughout California. The CAPOA aims to implement principles to reduce greenhouse gasses. The key opportunities and constraints in the Housing Element related to GHG reduction include:
▪ Identify sites for higher density housing closer to employment centers, retail and services, and transit facilities
▪ Identify sites for affordable housing for workers close to employment centers; ▪ Establish or support programs to assist in the energy-efficient retrofitting of older affordable housing units; and
▪ Balance additional upfront cost for energy efficiency and affordable housing economic considerations by providing or supporting programs to finance energy-efficienthousing.

I. Kern Regional Transportation Plan
The 2022 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a 24-year blueprint that establishes a set of regional transportation goals, policies, and actions intended to guide development of the planned multimodal transportation systems in Kern County. It has been developed through a federally required continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative planning process, and provides for effective coordination between local, regional, state and federal agencies. Included in the 2022 RTP is the Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) required by California’s Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act, of Senate Bill (SB) 375. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) set targets for Kern’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks at 9 percent per capita by 2020 and 15 percent per capita by 2035 as compared to 2005. The Kern region has outperformed the 2020 state GHG target and this plan shows we are on track to achieve the 2035 target, but it will not be easy. The easy reductions have been achieved and the region needs to fully implement the remaining strategies identified in this plan to achieve the target. In addition, SB 375 provides for closer integration of the RTP/SCS with the Regional Housing needs Allocation (RHNA) ensuring consistency between low-income housing need and transportation planning. Kern COG closely coordinated the RHNA and RTP/SCS development process using the same oversight committee for both. Local jurisdictions will use the RHNA to identify locations to provide sufficient housing for all economic segments of the population and ensure that the state’s housing goals are met.

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V. Review and Evaluation of Existing Housing
Programs
A. Current Housing Element (2013-2023)
State Housing Element law requires that cities review their housing elements and evaluate the progress and achievements of their adopted housing programs. The city’s fifth-cycle 2013-2023 Housing Element was adopted in by the Arvin City Council and certified by HCD. The Housing Element sets forth programs in the areas of new housing, including provision of adequate affordable housing; improvements and conservation of the existing housing stock; and meeting the financial assistance needs of the city’sresidents.

The city’s 2013-2023 Housing Element provided guidelines for the future development and rehabilitation of Arvin’s housing stock. The city goals were to provide an adequate supply of sound affordable housing in a safe and satisfying environment for residents and others who wish to live in Arvin.

The 2013-2023 Housing Element identified three key housing goals:
▪ Goal 1 – To increase the supply of sound housing at prices affordable by all segments of the community through the construction of new units.
▪ Goal 2 – To increase the supply of sound housing at prices affordable by all segments of the community through the rehabilitation of currently substandard dwelling units. ▪ Goal 3 – To maintain the supply of sound housing in the city through the conservation of the currently sound housing stock, as well as newly constructed and rehabilitated units.

Table 63 presents a performance summary of the 2013-2023 Housing Element programs and objectives since its adoption. In general, the city met the objectives related to the increase of new affordable housing and the conservation and improvement of the existing housing stock.

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0 1. Housing Information Outreach Program Promote property owner awareness and interest in available residential
rehabilitation programs through the
city website and print media in public
buildings.

Progress: In October 2015, the city updated its website http://www.arvin.org/ to include links to housing programs administered by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK). In addition, material on HACK housing programs
were made available on the city Hall counter. In partnership with Self Help Enterprises, the city used PLHA and other COVID-related funds to create a COVID assistance program for rent, mortgage, and utility payment assistance in 2021.

Self Help Enterprises is managing the implementation of the program and, outreach to include posters and large banners strategically placed throughout the city, social media posts across various platforms, in-person tabling event on October 1, 2021, and multiple online workshops with translations services available.

Effectiveness: This objective was accomplished. The city will continue the outreach efforts. As a policy of the Housing Element, the city will continue to provide Spanish translation services for notices of public meetings and provide
interpreters at public meetings related to Housing Element information.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

2. Home Maintenance Counseling Program The city Hall will conduct one counseling workshop a year on home
maintenance to answer question on
code compliance, home health and
safety. The city will arrange for
provisions of Spanish translation
materials and provide interpreters at
community workshops.

Progress: In October 2015, the city conducted a community clean-up workshop to answer questions regarding code
compliance, carports, disabled vehicles, unpermitted
structures, storage rooms, and property setbacks. The home maintenance program was not implemented during 2022,
but the city continues to work on implementing the
program. The city is preparing to launch Year Two of PLHA funding to assist with potential ADU upgrades for residents.

Effectiveness: This objective is a continuing effort. The City will arrange for provisions of Spanish translation materials and provide interpreters at community workshops.

3. Neighborhood "Clean-Up"/Fix-Up"
Campaigns
The City will conduct "neighborhood
clean-up/fix-up day" at least twice a
year and announce the event on the
city’s website and flyers published in
the local newspaper and posted at
City Hall and other public facilities.

Flyers and notices of this event will
be in English and Spanish and will be
distributed to the school district to
involve students in this clean-up
campaign.

Progress: Due to staffing shortages, the COVID-19
pandemic, and related constraints the city prioritized
outreach for COVID economic relief and other beneficial programs for the public such as grant applications for park and recreational spaces. The City listened to resident
concerns and acted to "fix up" parks and public spaces by implementing an urban greening CALFIRE grant and planting over 170 trees. In 2021 , the city applied and was awarded over $1.9 million in Prop 68 funds for park renovations.

Additional planning activities took place in 2022 for Clean Up/Fix-Up campaign events for the following year. The City also conducted a neighborhood clean-up event at both
DiGiorgio Park and Kovacevich Park.

Effectiveness: This objective will continue in future years. Due to staffing shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic, and related constraints the city prioritized outreach for COVID economic relief and other beneficial programs for the public such as grant applications for park and recreational spaces.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

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months from adoption of the
Housing Element Amendment.

Progress: City used internal resources to create an outreach plan and timeline for the Arvin Housing Advisory Committee but implementation was halted due to sudden staff
shortages. The City has not been able to establish a
permanent Committee, but in preparation for the 6th Cycle housing element, the city has conducted public meetings with stakeholders and the public.

Effectiveness: The City will strive to create a committee if sufficient public participation exists.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

5. Code Enforcement Program 1) Hire full-time Code Enforcement officer; and 2) Identify and address
approximately 150-200 code
violation cases per year.

Progress: The City hired a full-time Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer in late 2021 funded by the General
Fund. Prior to this full-time position being filled, the city had a part-time building inspector/code enforcement officer for the earlier part of 2021 year.

Effectiveness: Due to staff shortages and transition of employees there are no code violations recorded for the 2021.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

6. Residential Rental Unit Inspection and
Maintenance Program
Adopt a Residential Rental Unit
Inspection and Maintenance
Program.

Progress: Due to staffing shortages, the COVID-19
pandemic, and other constraints this program was not
active..

Effectiveness: The City continues to explore other funding opportunities from the State.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

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Rehabilitation and Multi- Family Rehabilitation
Programs
Secure HUD funds through the State
and initiate the Single-Family
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation and
Multi-Family Rehabilitation
Programs. The number
rehabilitation loans to be approved
will depend on the CDBG and/or
HOME allocation amount and the
maximum loan improvement
amount per program.

Progress: The City prioritized outreach for COVID-related economic relief programs in 2021 to include options for homeowners. CDBG funds allocated in 2021 included a
homeless navigation center in Arvin, additional COVID-19 relief support for businesses and residents, and older
applications that rolled over for capital improvement
projects. In 2022, the city applied to CDBG program for funding for home rehabilitation, and funding for the Arvin Homeless Navigation center. Both applications are currently pending.

Effectiveness: Due to staffing shortages, the COVID-19
pandemic, and other constraints this program was not
active in 2021. The City continues to explore other funding opportunities from the State.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

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Projects
a) Develop a preservation strategy for atrisk projects; and (b) Maintain and update at-risk project inventory and aid
at-risk project owners.

Progress: The City maintains a list of at-risk housing projects in the city.

Effectiveness: The city contacted property managers of the different affordable housing projects within the city. All housing project managers indicated that none of the units were at-risk of converting to market-rate housing.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

9. Preserving Mobile Home Parks 1) Notify mobile home park residents and associations of the Mobile Home Park
Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership
Program (MPRROP) and provide
information material on the city’s
website; and 2) Mail flyers to mobile
home park owners regarding regional,
State and Federal resources and funds.

Progress: Due to staffing shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other constraints this program was not active..

Effectiveness: The city continues to explore other funding opportunities from the State.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

10. Section 8 Rental Assistance Continue participating in the Housing Authority of Kern County (HACK) Section
8 program.

Progress: City continues to participate in the program. The City refers all Section 8 Rental Assistance program enquiries to the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) at its website https://kernha.org/. There are 13 tenant-based
voucher holders and 59 HUD project-based voucher holders in Arvin.

Effectiveness: This project is a continuing effort.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

11. Development of Extremely Low-Income
Housing
1) Facilitate the construction of 198
extremely-low income housing units
during the 2016-2023 Planning Period;
and 2) Prepare a development
guide/marketing package and provide it
Progress: City continues to compile pertinent information on HCD programs that support and facilitate extremely lowincome housing construction. This information has been made available for internal purposes and interested parties.

The city is pursuing grants to develop such units (Arvin Town

Center Project), but funding is currently pending.

Effectiveness: This project is a continuing effort.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

12. Energy Conservation Library Increase energy efficiency of new homes and to reduce housing operating
costs
Progress: The City continues to collect updated information on energy conservation and efficiency from the Hero
Program ([email protected]), Kern Energy
Watch (www.kernenergywatch.com) and in partnership with San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization. Due to
successful community engagement workshops for
homeowners regarding consumer protection for solar
installation the city issued 104 building permits for solar installation on residences.

Effectiveness: Information is available to the public at the City Hall counter and local library.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

13. Update and Amend the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance
Create opportunities for at least 269
lower income households
Progress: Items 13. (a) through (h) describes briefly the general plan and ordinance changes made during the 5th
Cycle Housing Element period.

Effectiveness: The program implementation by adoption of ordinances and other plan amendments have met the
program objective, and hence demonstrate program
effectiveness.

Appropriateness: The program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element Amendment.

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(a). Sphere of Influence
1) Adoption of the MSR by LAFCO and
expansion of Arvin’s SOI to accommodate
future economic and housing development;
2) Assess potential impacts of expanding
the SOI and economic development on
Arvin’s affordable housing stock; 3) Update
General Plan and Zoning Map to reflect SOI
expansion.

Completed in February 2019, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code,
including the Transitional and Supportive Housing ordinance to comply with State law.

13. Update and Amend the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance
(b). Density Bonus
Amend the current density bonus
ordinance
Completed in February 2019, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code,
including the Density Bonus Ordinance to comply with State law.

13. Update and Amend the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance
(c). Transitional & Supportive Housing
Amend the zoning ordinance to comply
with State law on transitional and
supportive housing
Completed in February 2019, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code,
including the Transitional and Supportive Housing ordinance to comply with State law.

13. Update and Amend the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance
(d). Definition of Family
Amend the Municipal Code to redefine
“Family”.

Completed in February 2019, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code,
including the definition of Family to comply with State law.

13. Update and Amend the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance
(e). Minimum Unit per Acre and Units per Site
Amend the development standards in
the R-3 and R-4 zoning ordinances.

Completed in February 2019, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code,
including the Minimum Units/Acre and Units/Site ordinance to comply with State law.

13. Update and Amend the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance
(f). Remove Minimum Unit Size
Amend the development standard of R2-7.5 zoning ordinance.

Completed in February 2019, the City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 2019-456
amending the Municipal Code, including the removal of
Minimum Unit Size to comply with
State law.

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Zoning Ordinance
(g). Rezone Land to Accommodate the Shortfall
of Affordable Housing from the 2008-2013
Housing Element
Amend zoning for APN 190-030-48 from
R-3 to R-4
Completed in 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-445.

13. Update and Amend the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance
(h). General Plan Consistency
1) Amend the Safety and Conservation
Elements of the General Plan to include
policies regarding fire and flood hazard
management, and the Land Use Element
to address disadvantaged communities;
2) Prepare the General Plan Progress
Report.

Completed in January 2019, the Planning Committee adopted Resolution No. 2019-03 updating the Safety Element and
Conservation Element to address flood and high fire hazards and in February 2019, Resolution No. 2019-09 was adopted to address unincorporated island or fringe communities.

14. Adequate Infrastructure for Affordable
Housing
Amend the Housing Element to include a
policy to provide water and sewer
service priority to affordable housing
projects
Progress: The existing housing element has a policy to provide priority infrastructure service to affordable housing.

Effectiveness: A Resolution providing priority service to lowincome housing was adopted in 2023, concurrent with the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

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8 15. Local Plan and Standard Review Facilitate the production of affordable for-sale and rental housing
Progress: In 2021 the city designated ten separate parcels as surplus land according to the Surplus Lands Act and released a Request for Proposals for Surplus Lands Public Sale, Lease, or Exchange. City is actively working with interested parties regarding the parcels available to include mainly affordable housing developers. Additionally, using LEAP and SB2 funds, the city is updating its Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance regarding multi-family units and creating an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program to facilitate additional affordable housing options.

Effectiveness: Highly successful.

Appropriateness: Since additional affordable units are still needed, program implementation remains appropriate for the Housing Element update

16. Facilitating Large Parcels Facilitate development along Sycamore Road between Meyer Street
and Stockton Avenue.

Progress: In 2019, the city approved the construction of the Auburn Oaks housing project (Tract 5816-11) on the vacant property (APN 189-351-58 and 189-351-67) located near the southwest corner of Sycamore Road and Meyer Street. This 140-unit project is funded by the USDA and will primarily serve farmworkers. Site preparation was started in 2020 with construction proposed in 2021 and 2022. As of December 31, 2021 permits have not been issued for the construction on the units. Phase II A has been completed and Phase II B is currently in progress.

Effectiveness: Awaiting permit application.

Appropriateness: Since additional affordable units are still needed, program implementation remains appropriate for the Housing Element update

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9 17. Promote Variety of Housing Provide the development guide/marketing package on the city's
website and mail the marketing
package to local and regional forprofit and non- profit housing developers
Progress: As discussed in Program 15, the city was awarded LEAP, PLHA, and SB2 funding to develop an ADU Program, preapproved plans, and a corresponding ordinance to facilitate ADU construction. Additionally, in 2021, in compliance with the Surplus Lands Act, the city published surplus lands available for possible low to moderate housing development.

The city website is up to date with the most recent General Plan, Municipal Code, application and impact fee schedules.

Effectiveness: This project is a continuing effort.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

18. Adequate Sites Monitoring Program 1) Maintain an up-to-date inventory of adequate housing sites for each income
category on the city’s website; and 2)
perform an annual evaluation to
determine whether sites are being
utilized for residential development and
monitor the effectiveness of programs
and incentives.

Program Completed. An annual land use survey was
conducted by the city to monitor the development of vacant land identified in the Arvin 2013-2023 Housing Element.

Results of the visual survey are on file with the Arvin Community Development Department. In summary, new
development on previously vacant land mainly occurred in the northeast (vicinity of Varsity Avenue and Tejon Highway). (See APR Table A2 for a list of site issued Certificate of Occupancy).

Effectiveness: The site inventory is on file with the City; however, the city has not been able to place it on the city’s website.

Appropriateness: Since additional affordable units are still needed, program implementation remains appropriate for the Housing Element update

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10 19. Reasonable Accommodation Provide information on the reasonable accommodation ordinance on the city's
website and at City Hall and at the
Building and Planning counter.

Progress: Reasonable accommodation information is available at City Hall.

Effectiveness: Ongoing program.

Appropriateness: To ensure that persons with disabilities are informed of this Ordinance, the Housing Element Amendment will include a program to provide information in both English and Spanish and have it available at City Hall.

20. Farmworker Housing Develop information packages on
developing farmworker housing and
procedures to priority processing
farmworker housing projects
Progress: In 2019, the city approved the construction of the Auburn Oaks housing project (Tract5816-11) on the vacant property (APN 189-351-58 and 189-351-67) located near the southwest corner of Sycamore Road and Meyer Street. This 140-unit project is funded by the USDA and will primarily serve farmworkers. Site preparation was started in 2020 with construction proposed in 2021 and 2022. As of December 31, 2021, permits have not been issued for the construction on the units.

Effectiveness: Awaiting filing of permit application
Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

21. Outreach for Persons with Developmental
Disabilities
Develop an outreach program
providing information on housing
options for persons with
developmental disabilities through a
variety of traditional and electronic
media, as well as through face-to-face
interaction.

Progress: Due to staffing shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other constraints this program was not active in 2021.

Effectiveness: The city continues to explore other funding opportunities from the State.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

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11 22. Equal Housing Opportunity Program 1) Continue to refer fair housing inquires to GBLA and provide fair
housing information at City Hall, on
the city's website, and at other public
buildings; 2) Host a community
meeting in the in the city during the
development of the State AFH; and 3)
Support the recommendations of the
San Joaquin Valley Fair Housing and
Equity Assessment.

Progress: The city continues to refer fair housing inquiries to Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA) and California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA). CRLA continues to rent office space (Arvin Veterans Hall) from the city to provide fair housing services for Arvin residents.

Effectiveness: This project is a continuing effort.

Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

23. Housing No Net Loss Program Develop an evaluation procedure to implement Government Code Section
65863.

Progress: The city monitors the availability of adequate sites to meet the RHNA requirements.

Effectiveness: High
Appropriateness: Program implementation remains
appropriate for the Housing Element update.

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In accordance with State Housing Element law, this section presents a statement of goals, policies and priorities. The statement is intended to convey to the community at large Arvin’s plan to provide a variety of housing types for all economic segments of the community. In addition, the goals, policies and priorities also serve as a framework or foundation for the evolution, initiation and implementation of specific programs and actions to improve the existing housing stock; facilitate new housing construction; provide financial assistance; promote affirmatively furthering fair housing goals, policies, programs, and projects; and to mitigate the adverse impacts of economic and market constraints.

A. Housing Element Plan
New Housing Construction Policies
To increase the supply of sound housing at prices affordable by all segments of the community through construction of new units.

Policy 1.1: Encourage the development of a balanced housing stock in the community, including a variety of housing types, ownership configurations and prices.

Policy 1.2: Encourage the development of additional sales and rental housing units for low and moderate-income households.

Policy 1.3: Promote the development of additional housing units in areas where residential use is consistent with land use patterns as established by the city’s General Plan and other guiding documents.

Policy 1.4: Encourage more widespread use of such favorable home purchasing techniques that might become available through public and private agencies and institutions.

Policy 1.5: Enforce the State Energy Conservation Standards for both Residential and Commercial uses.

Policy 1.6: Encourage in-fill development when possible.

Policy 1.7: Promote the construction of additional housing units for moderate and abovemoderate income households.

Policy 1.8: Ensure that adequate infrastructure service is provided to meet the City's housing needs and that priority is given to facilitate affordable housing development.

Policy 1.9: Continue to provide Spanish translation services for notices of public meetings and provide interpreters at public meetings related to Housing Element information upon

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Housing Rehabilitation Policies
To increase the supply of sound housing at prices affordable by all segments of the community through the rehabilitation of existing substandard dwelling units.

Policy 2.1: Encourage both homeowners and landlords to rehabilitate substandard residential properties throughout the city.

Policy 2.2: Aggressively pursue the acquisition of grant monies to finance rehabilitation program activities.

Policy 2.3: Make rehabilitation assistance available wherever needed throughout the community.

Policy 2.4: Cooperate with county, state, federal, and other appropriate agencies, including lending institutions, in the design, administration and implementation of a rehabilitation program.

Housing Preservation Policies
To maintain the supply of sound housing in the city thought the conservation and preservation of the currently sound housing stock, as well as newly constructed and rehabilitated units.

Policy 3.1: Promote increased awareness among property owners and tenants of the importance to long-term housing quality of continuous property maintenance.

Policy 3.2: Encourage owners and occupants of sound housing to maintain that housing on a continuous basis in order to prevent deterioration and costly repairs.

Policy 3.3: Promote community self-help efforts in support of housing conservation.

Fair Housing Policies (New Policy).

To implement fair housing policies in issue areas such as outreach, fair housing enforcement and outreach capacity, segregation and integration, racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity, especially for persons with disabilities, disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risks, and sites inventory.

Policy 4.1: Improve access to fair housing information, including education and enforcement assistance for residents and persons interested in renting or purchasing housing in Arvin and education for property owners, managers, and other housing providers regarding fair housing laws and their responsibilities to ensure fair access to housing opportunities in coordination with Kern County Fair Housing Division and Greater Bakersfield Legal

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Policy 4.2 Housing mobility enhancement to increase access to opportunities and improve access to affordable housing throughout the community. Housing mobility strategies may include providing affordable and accessible transportation options to enhance access to education and economic development opportunities.

B. Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Resolutions
The Housing Element contained a number of programs designed to facilitate affordable housing production, remove constraints on housing production, and ensure equal housing opportunities.

Several of these programs called for amendments to the Municipal Code to create zoning for certain housing types or to remove obsolete or restrictive provisions.

Since the adoption of the 2013-2023 Arvin Housing Element in March 27, 2018 (Resolution 2018-23), the city has amended and updated the Arvin General Plan as it relates to housing through the following resolutions.

Resolution 2019-03. Safety Element and Conservation Element were amended to address flood and high fire hazards.

Resolution 2019-09. Land Use element was amended to address unincorporated islands or fringe communities.

Municipal Code Amendments
In addition to housing-related amendments to the General Plan, the Arvin Municipal

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15 Code was amended through the following ordinances.

Ordinance No. 2019-456. The city Council adopted Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code, including the Density Bonus Ordinance to comply with State law.

Ordinance No. 2019-456. Adopted Ordinance No. 2019-456 amending the Municipal Code, including the Transitional and Supportive Housing.

Ordinance No. 2019-456. Adopted Ordinance No. 2019-456 adding a new definition of “Family” to comply with State law.

Ordinance No. 2019-456. Adopted ordinance regarding removal of minimum unit size (Minimum Units/Acre and Units/Site) in R-3 and R-4 zones to comply with State law.

Ordinance 2018-445. Adopted ordinance to rezone land to accommodate the shortfall of affordable housing from the 2008-2013 Housing Element period.

1. Maintaining and preserving the existing affordable housing stock;

2. Assisting in the provision of housing;

3. Removing governmental constraints, as necessary;

4. Providing adequate sites to achieve a variety and diversity of housing; and

5.Promoting equal housing opportunity.

The housing plan for addressing unmet needs, removing constraints, and achieving quantitative objectives is described in this section according to the above five areas. The housing programs discussed in this section are partly a continuation of existing programs as well as new programs that have been added to address the unmet housing needs.

1. Housing Information Outreach Program
In the past, Arvin residents and local organizations that participated in the Housing Element’s community outreach effort indicated that housing-related information should be available to all residents. The information should include current and future Arvin housing programs, such as the proposed Code Enforcement Program, the Residential Rental Unit Inspection and

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16 Maintenance Program, and the Single-Family Owner Occupied and Multi-Family Rehabilitation Loan/Grant Program that are identified in this Housing Element. Please note that implementation of these programs is contingent upon the city receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from the State. In addition, housing information should include programs administered by HACK, as well as local, county, state and federal financial, technical and legal assistance programs.

The housing information will to be available to Arvin residents via the city’s new website at http://arvin.org/ and available in print at City Hall and other public institutions. As a policy of the Housing Element, the city will continue to provide Spanish translation services for notices of public meetings and provide interpreters at public meetings related to Housing Element information upon public request.

Objectives: Promote property owner awareness and interest in available housing programs through the city website and print media in public buildings.

Agency: City of Arvin Community Development Department (CDD); HACK.

Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: Annually.

2. Home Maintenance Counseling Program
Increased awareness and knowledge of home maintenance needs, warning signs and techniques are important for the conservation of sound housing. This Home Maintenance Counseling program will be a part of the technical assistance component of the city's rehabilitation program to prevent the deterioration of housing.

Objective: The City will conduct one counseling workshop a year on home maintenance to answer question on code compliance, home health and safety. The City will arrange for provisions of Spanish translation materials and provide interpreters at community workshops.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD
Financing: General Fund, State CDBG, HOME funds (if available) Time Frame: Annually.

3. Neighborhood “Clean-Up/Fix-Up” Campaigns
This program promotes neighborhood clean-up and maintenance and stimulates rehabilitation activities. The program will designate two days a year as “neighborhood cleanup/fix-up” days. The city will outreach to those neighborhoods with the greatest need of improvements. The city will provide these neighborhoods with special trash pick-ups and similarservices.

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17 Objective: The City will conduct “neighborhood clean-up/fix-up day” twice a year and announce the event on the city’s website and flyers published in the local newspaper and posted at City Hall and other public facilities. Flyers and notices of this event will be in English and Spanish and will be distributed to the school district to involve students in this clean-up campaign.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD and the Arvin Union School District Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: Annually.

4. Arvin Housing Element Advisory Committee
The City will continue to establish an Arvin Housing Element Advisory Committee that will include stakeholders and community-based organizations (i.e., California Coalition of Rural Housing, California Rural Legal Assistance, Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability, Lideres Campesinas, Committee for a Better Arvin, etc.) to advise the city on developing and implementing various Housing Element programs. The Housing Element Advisory Committee will actively participate in the city’s efforts prioritize and implement the following strategies:
▪ Research, identify, and apply for funds available through the CDBG and HOME Programs, Mobile home Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program (MPRROP), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Cap-and-Trade Program, and other funding sources that support affordable housing development and preservation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency, homeownership, code enforcement, farmworker housing, etc.
▪ Implement the following Housing Programs:
- Program 5 - Code Enforcement Program, with a full-time building/code enforcement officer and a part-time code enforcement officer; - Program 6 - Residential Unit Inspection and Maintenance Program; - Program 7 - Single-Family Owner Occupied and Multi-Family Rehabilitation Loan/Grant Program;
- Program 8 - Inventory of “At-Risk” projects;
- Program 9 - Preserving Mobile home Parks;
- Program 18 - Adequate Site Monitoring Program;
- Program 22 - Equal Housing Opportunity Program to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing goals.
▪ Foster partnerships with non-profit affordable housing developers and experts within the community-based organization’s membership.
▪ Engage the community by “getting the word out” on key community planning meetings,

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18 informing the public on available housing programs, and translating affordable housingrelated materials and interpreting at community workshop in Spanish and Mixtec. The city will arrange for provisions of Spanish translation materials and provide interpreters at community workshops.

Objective: Continue efforts to establish the Arvin Housing Element Advisory Committee within six months from adoption of the Housing Element Amendment.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD
Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: Once the Arvin Housing Element Advisory Committee is established within six months of the amendment, the city and the Advisory Committee will meet at least twice a year during the 2023-2031 period, or more often as needed.

5. Code Enforcement Program
The city hired a full-time Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer in late 2021 funded by the General Fund. Prior to this full-time position being filled, the city had a part-time building inspector/code enforcement officer for the earlier part of 2021 year.

Objective: Continue the employment of a full-time Code Enforcement officer.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD and Grants Manager
Financing: General Fund, County, Federal, State CDBG (if available). If the city is not awarded any of the funds this year (2023), the city will continue to apply for these funds every year. In addition, the city will seek private funding sources to support this housing program.

Time Frame: Continue program.

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19 6. Residential Rental Unit Inspection and Maintenance Program To ensure that tenants live in well maintained, safe and sanitary residential rental units, the city will establish a Residential Rental Unit Inspection and Maintenance Program with the use of private, County, State, Federal funds, if available. The intent of this program is to safeguard and preserved Arvin's housing stock of decent, safe and sanitary residential rental units.

Program will require that:
▪ Each rental property owner register with the program and those not registered will be subject to administrative penalties.
▪ Registered properties with the program will be inspected by a City official, and if code violations are found, the owner will be required to correct the substandard condition within a set time period. Thereafter, the property owner will continue to comply with the program through a self-certification process.
▪ Tenant that are required to temporarily vacate the unit during the correction period or permanently vacate the unit because of demolition, will be afforded relocation benefits by the property owner in accordance with state and federal relocation law. ▪ If, however, code violations are not corrected within a set time period, the city may proceed with all remedies available under the Arvin Municipal Code. ▪ The city will work with the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance and other local lowincome housing legal advocates to target any repeat offender landowners who consistently fail to provide decent habitable housing to tenants.

Once the Residential Rental Unit Inspection and Maintenance Program is established, information on the program will be available on the city's website and written material available at City Hall. Written material on the program will be available in English and Spanish.

Objective: Adopt a Residential Rental Unit Inspection and Maintenance Program.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD and Grants Manager
Financing: General Fund and CDBG (if available). If the city is not awarded CDBG funds this year (2023), the city will apply for these funds every year. In addition, the city will seek other funding sources to support this housing program.

Time Frame: Continuing objective to seek funds until implementation.

7. Funding Single-Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation and MultiFamily Rehabilitation Programs The City of Arvin recognizes the opportunity to apply for available state and federal funds for housing preservation and improvement. The city will seek CDBG and Home Investment

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20 Partnership Program (HOME) funds as Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) become available. These funds will be used for a new Single-Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program and a Multi-Family Rehabilitation Program. Implementation of the Single-Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program, if CDBG and/or HOME funds are awarded, will provide increased opportunities to maintain housing affordable to Arvin’s lower-income owners and larger households. The city will give priority to homes with three or four bedrooms or to home improvement projects that include room additions to alleviate overcrowding for lower-income households and benefit larger households. The Multi-Family Rehabilitation Program will apply to rental uses and benefit both the owner and renters of the multi-family units. Both the Single-Family and Multi-Family Rehabilitation Programs, if awarded, will be advertised through brochures available at the city’s Community Development Department and on the city website. The brochures will be in English and Spanish. Program information will be annually updated to indicate changes in incomequalifying requirements.

If CDBG and/or HOME funds are available for this program, the city will prepare a processing procedure for the rehabilitation loan and grant program, which will be adopted by the city Council, and will be consistent with established HUD guidelines. This processing procedure will include program eligibility and requirements, applicant evaluation, and loan/grant documentation, maintenance and accounting.

Owners of multi-family units that receive a loan or grant through the city's rehabilitation program and require tenants to temporarily or permanently vacate those units as a result of the home improvements, must provide temporary relocation assistance as required by state and federal law. Information on the relocation assistance process and tenant rights will be provided by the owner prior to the temporary displacement. The city will arrange for provisions of Spanish translation materials.

Objective: Secure HUD funds through the State and initiate the Single-Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation and Multi-Family Rehabilitation Programs. The number rehabilitation loans to be approved will depend on the CDBG and/or HOME allocation amount and the maximum loan improvement amount per program.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD and Grants Manager.

Financing: General Fund, CDBG, and HOME (if available). If the City is not awarded CDBG and/or HOME funds this year (2024), the city will apply for these funds next year and each following year. In addition, the city will seek other funding sources to support this housing program.

Time Frame: Continuing objective to seek funds until implementation.

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21 8. Maintain and Update Inventory of At-Risk Housing Projects According to the California Housing Partnership, there are four possible affordable housing projects in Arvin at-risk of converting to market-rate housing. The at-risk housing projects include the Village Congregational Community Senior Housing (112 Richard Street), Villa Del Comanche (1501 Bear Mountain Boulevard), Bear Mountain Apartments (128 Monroe Street), and Walnut Apartments (293 Walnut Street). As the Housing Element indicates, contact with the property owners or managers of these housing projects confirm that HUD agreements to maintain the units at affordable rates have been extended beyond the next ten years. Nevertheless, the city will continue to annually monitor all four affordable housing projects by contacting the owners or managers and identifying any units at‐risk of converting to market rate housing. To increase the likelihood that these affordable units are preserved, the city will develop a preservation strategy if affordability agreements are about to expire.

The strategy may include contacting potential purchasers, working with organizations as appropriate in pursuing available funds, ensuring compliance with tenant noticing requirements, conducting tenant education regarding their rights, and providing information on Section 8 rent subsidies and other affordable housing opportunities in the city. In addition, the city will maintain and annually update the inventory of at-risk projects through the use of existing databases.

Objectives: a) Develop a preservation strategy for at-risk projects, b) Maintain and update an at-risk project inventory and aid at-risk project owners.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD
Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: Develop at-risk preservation strategy in 2017 and monitor at-risk projects annually during the 2017-2023 period.

9. Preserving Mobile-home Parks
The State Housing and Community Development Department Releases Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Mobile home Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program (MPRROP). The MPRROP provides funds to facilitate the conversion of mobile home park ownership to park residents or to a qualified nonprofit corporation.

State funds are available for conversion, acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing mobile home parks in order to preserve them as a source of affordable housing and to assist park residents with needed repairs, accessibility upgrades or replacement of mobile homes.

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22 Objective: 1) Notify mobile home park residents and associations of the MPRROP and provide information material on the city’s website.

Agency: City of Arvin (CDD)
Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: Annually.

10. Section 8 Rental Assistance
The Section 8 Rental Assistance program assists low-income households in paying their monthly rent. Under the program, the tenant contributes 30 percent of their monthly income toward rent, while the Section 8 voucher will pay for the remainder of the monthly rental cost. Housing Authority of Kern County (HACK) currently administers rental assistance on behalf of the city, and provides assistance to 72 Arvin residents.

The City of Arvin will provide Section 8 Assistance information on its website and informational material in English and Spanish at City Hall and at the public library Objective: Continue participating in the HACK Section 8 program.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD and HACK
Financing: Section 8 Vouchers
Time Frame: Annually.

11. Development of Extremely Low-Income Housing
City continues to compile pertinent information on HCD programs that support and facilitate extremely low-income housing construction. The city is pursuing grants to develop such units (Arvin Town Center Project), but funding is currently pending.

Objectives: 1) Facilitate the construction of 198 extremely-low income housing units during the 2023-2031 Planning Period.
2) Prepare a development guide/marketing package and provide it on the city's website and mail it to local and regional for-profit and non-profit housing developers.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD; Grants Manager
Financing: General Fund, County, Federal, State CDBG.

Time Frame: 2023-2031 Planning Period.

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23 12. Energy Conservation Library
In efforts to educate the public about energy conservation, the city will provide energy conservation information that will to be integrated into the county library system and the city’s website, which will provide developers and individuals the latest available information about design techniques and variety of energy saving features that will educate the public of energy conservation.

Objective: Increase energy efficiency of new homes and to reduce housing operating costs.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD
Financing: General Fund, and other grant funds (if available) Time Frame: Annually

13. Update and Amend the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance a) Amend General Plan and Zoning Code to permit a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 units in the Low-Density Residential Designation.

Objective: Majority of existing Low-Density Residential developments amount to 4 to 6 units per acre. The changes will establish a minimum and maximum density.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD
Financing: General Fund, SB-2 Funding from HCD.

Time Frame: By December 2024.
b) Add a new Medium-Low Density Land Use and Zoning Classification Objective: Add a new Low-Moderate Density Classification allowing a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 16 units/acre to bridge the gap between Low Density and Medium Density classifications and make concurrent changes in the Zoning Code.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD; SB-2 Funding from HCD.

Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: By December 2024.
c) Amend General Plan and Zoning Code to permit a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 24 units in the Medium Density Residential Designation.

Objective: The current density range permitted is 16-21 units per acre. The changes will increase the potential to build additional housing on a per acre basis.

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24 Agency: City of Arvin CDD; SB-2 Funding from HCD.

Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: By December 2024.
d) Amend General Plan and Zoning Code to permit a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 30 units in the High-Density Residential Designation.

Objective: The current density range permitted is 16-21 units per acre. The changes will increase the potential to build additional housing on a per acre basis.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD; SB-2 Funding from HCD.

Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: By December 2024
e) Ministerial Approval of ADU Developments
Objective: Amend the Zoning Code permitting ministerial approval of ADUs, preapproved design, and development standards.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD; SB-2 Funding from HCD.

Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: By December 2024.
f) Adopt Objective Design Standards with Ministerial Approval.

Objective: Amend the Zoning Code incorporating Objective Design Standards to streamline and ministerially approve applications for design review of residential projects that qualify under the provisions of Government Code 65913.4, including transitional and supportive housing, and mixed-use projects with at least 2/3 the square footage of the floor area designated for residential use, within 90 to 180 days of the determination of completeness.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD; SB-2 funding from HCD.

Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: By December 2024.

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25 g) New Environmental Justice Element.

Objective: Amend the General Plan to add a new Environmental Justice Element prior to or concurrent with the Adoption of the Housing Element.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD
Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-10 in 2023
h) Density Bonus.

Objective: Amend the current density bonus ordinance to comply with the State Density Bonus Law. Further, the City shall amend the zoning code to permit transitional and supportive housing as a residential use subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.

Agency: City of Arvin
Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: By December 2024.
i) Ministerial Approval of multi-family developments without CEQA review.

Objective: Amend Zoning Code provisioning for the Approval of multi-family developments, ministerially and exempt from CEQA review.

Agency: City of Arvin
Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: By December 2024.

J). Adopt City Policy to provide priority service of sewer and water service to low-income housing concurrent with the 6th Cycle Update.

Objective: Adopt Council Resolution.

Agency: City of Arvin
Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: Adopted in 2023, concurrent with the Housing Element update, to provide priority sewer service to low-income housing projects. The Arvin Community Services District has also adopted a Resolution to provide priority water service to low-income housing projects.

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26 k). Amend Zoning Code to permit, ministerially, as a use by right or right-of-zone permanent supportive housing (Government Code Section 65651) and low barrier navigation centers (Government Code Section 65660).

Agency: City of Arvin
Financing: General Fund; SB-2 funds from HCD.

Time Frame: By December 2024.
l). Amend the Subdivisions Code Permitting SB-9 Small Lot Subdivisions on Single-family Zoned Lots.

Objective: SB 9 has the potential to create more small-scale homeownership opportunities that are affordable to moderate-income buyers.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD.

Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: June 2024.
m). Amend Zoning Code to permit, ministerially, as a use by right or right-of-zone permanent supportive housing (Government Code Section 65651) and low barrier navigation centers (Government Code Section 65660).

Agency: City of Arvin
Financing: General Fund; SB-2 funds from HCD.

Time Frame: By December 2024.

14. Adequate Infrastructure for Affordable Housing
Chapter 727, Statutes of 2005 (SB1087) requires that water and sewer providers must grant priority for service allocations to proposed development that include housing units affordable to lower-income households.

Objective: Establish a policy to provide sewer service priority to affordable housing projects. Arvin Community Services, the water purveyor, will adopt its own policy complying with state law.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD.

Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: Adopted Resolution No. 2023-11, dated 3/28/2023.

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27 15. Facilitate Production of Affordable Housing
Objectives: Facilitate the production of affordable for-sale and rental housing (Continue Existing Program).

Agency: City of Arvin CDD.

Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: Annually.

16. Facilitating Large Parcels (Continue existing program).

The city will facilitate land divisions, lot-line adjustments, and specific plans resulting in parcel sizes that encourage affordable multiple-family housing development projects. The city will work with property owners and non-profit developers to target and mark the availability of sites with the best potential for development. In addition, the city will offer the following incentives for the development of affordable housing, including but not limited to:

1.Streamlining and expediting the approval process for land division for projects that include affordable housing units, with priority given to those projects with units available to extremely low-income households, farmworkers, and large households (3 and 4- bedroom units);

2.Deferral or waiver of fees related to the subdivision for projects affordable to lowerincome households, with priority given to those projects with units available to extremely low-income households, farmworkers, and large households (3 and 4- bedroom units), subject to availability of funds as determined by the city;

3.Provide technical assistance to acquire funding; and

4.Modification of development requirements.

The city is in need of apartment units for all income levels, including household that demand market-rate units. There is currently a shortage of apartment units that are not incomerestricted in Arvin. The need for market-rate apartments units in Arvin is important in order to retain younger working-aged residents in Arvin. This need for apartment units in Arvin was pointed out at the Housing Element community meeting and meetings with City staff.

As part of this program, the city will also facilitate the future development of the vacant 15- acre site located adjacent to the Sycamore Family Apartments on Sycamore Road for higher density residential development.

Objectives: Facilitate and seek funding for affordable multi-family development projects along Sycamore Road between Meyer
Street and Stockton Avenue.

Agency: City of Arvin (City Manager and CDD); Grants Manager.

Financing: Low Income Tax Credit, Public/Private Partnerships (if tax credit

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28 financing is available).

Time Frame: Yearly goal for the development of market-rate apartments and mixed-use development.

17. Promote Variety of Housing (Continue Program)
The city shall maintain an ongoing conversation with the community and with for- profit and non-profit housing developers on the need for affordable housing, and provide a development guide/marketing package that includes the city's development and approval process, relevant ordinances, development fees, incentives, and an inventory of available land for a variety of housing types. This information will be available to housing developers via the City website. To be proactive, the city will also mail the development guide/marketing material to local and regional housing developers on an annual basis. Furthermore, the marketing package will include an opportunity for developers to provide feedback on how the city could better facilitate housing development in the city.

Objectives: Publish the development guide/marketing package on the city's website and mail the marketing package to local and regional forprofit and non- profit housing developers.

Agency: City of Arvin (City Manager and CDD).

Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: On-going. Continuous.

18. Adequate Sites Monitoring Program (Continue Existing Program).

To ensure that the net future housing capacity can accommodate the city’s RHNA figures, the city will continue to maintain an inventory of adequate housing sites for each income category, especially those properties identified in Appendices B and C of this Housing Element. This inventory will detail the amount, type, size, and location of vacant land, recyclable properties and parcels that are candidates for consolidation to assist developers identify land suitable for residential development. The city will annually update the inventory and the number of net units constructed in each income category for that year. If the inventory indicates a shortage of adequate sites to accommodate the remaining share of the city's regional housing need, the city will identify alternative sites so that there is “no net loss” of residential capacity pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.

To facilitate the annual evaluation, the city will continue to implement a formal ongoing project-by-project procedure pursuant to Government Code Section 65863 which will evaluate the identified capacity in the sites inventory relative to projects or other actions potentially reducing density and identity additional sites as necessary. This procedure and annual evaluation will address land zoned for non-residential or mixed use to determine

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29 whether these sites are being developed for uses other than residential. If the city finds nonresidential uses occurring on mixed use or non-residentially zoned sites, the city will identify and establish additional sites and/or incentives within six (6) months following the annual evaluation to promote residential development, particularly on sites zoned higher density.

Further, as part of the annual evaluation, the city will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and incentives to encourage lot consolidation and residential development on non-vacant sites sufficient to accommodate the city's housing needs. The evaluation will consider criteria such as interest in development, project proposals and approvals, lot consolidations, proposed and approved densities, impacts on development costs and the development of housing affordable to lower income households. If these programs are not effective in encouraging and facilitating the redevelopment of identified sites to provide sufficient opportunities to accommodate the city’s housing needs, alternative strategies and sites will be identified and established within six months following the annual evaluation.

Objectives: 1) Maintain an up-to-date inventory of adequate housing sites for each income category on the city's website.
2) Perform an annual evaluation to determine whether sites are being utilized for residential development and monitor the effectiveness of programs and incentives.

Agency: City of Arvin (City Manager and CDD).

Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: Annually evaluation prior to the submittal of the annual Housing Element Progress Report to HCD at the end of March.

19. Reasonable Accommodation (Continue Existing Program).

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, the city is required to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, and services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a person with a disability the equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. Such accommodations may include the relaxation of parking standards and structural modifications such as wheelchair ramps. In 2015, the city adopted the Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance to comply with State law.

The city will provide information to the public on the Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance in both English and Spanish. Literature on reasonable accommodation will be available on at City Hall and at the Community Development Department counter.

Objectives: Provide information on the reasonable accommodation ordinance on the City's website and at City Hall and at the Building and Planning counter.

Agency: City of Arvin (City Manager and CDD).

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30 Financing: General Fund.

Time Frame: On-going.

20. Farmworker Housing (Continue existing program).

The city recognizes the need for housing suitable for farmworkers in Arvin. The city will annually assess the need and, as deemed necessary, identify opportunities to partner with profit and nonprofit housing developers to provide additional farmworker units. The city will also develop partnerships with outside organizations conducting similar assessments of farmworker housing needs. In addition, the city will outreach to other agricultural stakeholders, identify suitable and available sites for housing farmworkers within the city, provide administrative assistance to housing developers pursuing funding resources and entitlements, and provide priority processing for farmworker housing projects.

Objective: Develop information packages on developing farmworker housing and procedures to priority processing farmworker housing projects.

Agency: City Manager, City Planner; Grants Manager.

Financing: General Fund, County, Federal and State CDBG (if available).

Time Frame: Starting in 2018 with an assessment of farmworker housing needs, if CDBG funds are available.

21. Outreach for Persons with Developmental Disabilities The city will work with the Kern Regional Center to develop and implement an outreach program that informs families within the city of housing, job training, and health services available for persons with developmental disabilities. The program may include the development of a brochure that identifies the various services available within the City and County. The information will be available on the city’s website in both English and Spanish.

Objective: Develop an outreach program providing information on housing options for persons with developmental disabilities through a variety of traditional and electronic media, as well as through faceto-face interaction.

Agency: City of Arvin (City Manager and CDD).

Financing: General Fund and CDBG (if available).

Time Frame: Continuous.

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31 22. Equal Housing Opportunity Program (Continue program).

The City will continue to work with the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA) in helping the general public relating to housing discrimination. GBLA is a non- profit organization under contract with the city to provide fair housing services. All fair housing complaints received by the city will be referred to GBLA. GBLA will document the incidences of housing discrimination and the provide a variety of services to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes. Other services provided by GBLS include legal counsel, mediation, educational workshops, case management, and referrals for housing and community resources. In addition, the city and GBLA will identify consultation strategies with fair housing and counseling organizations in the city.

Since the city has elected to seek federal funds (CDBG and HOME) through the State, the city will actively participate in the development of the State’s Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) to affirmatively further fair housing in Arvin. The AFH is a new tool and document that assesses the factors that cause barriers to fair housing choice. It will assess four issues: 1) disparity in terms of access to community assets; 2) segregation; 3) racially or ethnically concentration areas of poverty; and 4) disproportionate housing needs. The AFH will also provide goals that the city will undertake to correct these issues.

Furthermore, the city will support the recommendations of the 2014 San Joaquin Valley Fair Housing and Equity Assessment (FHEA) that was prepared by the California Coalition for Rural Housing. The FHEA analyzes patterns in racial and economic segregation, discusses how segregation impacts individuals’ and families’ ability to access housing opportunity, and proposes strategies and recommendations to create more equitable and integrated communities. Some of the recommendations include:

1. Use the data and findings in the FHEA document to guide local Consolidated Planning Processes, ongoing CDBG and HOME funding allocations, Housing Elements Processes, and other city planning documents.

2. Actively seek funding for marginalized or distressed communities, such as Transit Oriented Development Funds, Strategic Growth Council grants, HCD's HousingRelated Parks Program, Safe Routes to School, and Brownfield funding.

3. Develop and implement a proactive code enforcement program that holds property owners accountable and proactively plans for resident relocation when necessary.

4. Consider new technologies and/or products such as modular housing construction to reduce costs and increase access to housing.

5. Prioritize basic infrastructure improvements like water, sewer, and street lights.

6. Support acquisition and rehabilitation programs to combat vacant or blighted properties.

7. Use the FHEA data and the opportunity indices to help guide site selection of affordable housing developments.

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32 8. Use design tools to seamlessly integrate affordable housing development into larger mixed-income developments.

9. Develop a program to educate and encourage landlords to accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

The city will also provide information on fair housing services through printed material to be available at City Hall and on the city’s website. The City will arrange for provisions of Spanish translation materials and provide interpreters at community workshops.

Objectives: 1) Continue to refer fair housing inquires to GBLA and provide fair housing information at City Hall, on the city's website, and at other public buildings.

Support and implement the recommendations of the San Joaquin Valley Fair Housing and Equity Assessment.

Agency: City of Arvin (City Manager and CDD) and GBLA
Financing: General Fund (if available)
Time Frame: Continuous.

23. Housing No Net Loss Program (Continue Program).

To ensure that the housing opportunity sites identified in the 2023-2031 Housing Element are available throughout the planning period to meet the city’s RHNA, the city will annually implement the following:

1. Update the Housing Element adequate sites inventory to determine the amount, type and size of vacant and underutilized parcels suitable for residential development.

2. Develop a formal ongoing (project-by-project, parcel-by-parcel) evaluation procedure pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.

3. Report on the number of extremely low, very low, low, moderate and above moderate-income housing units constructed annually.

4. Should an approval of development result in a reduction of capacity below the residential capacity needed to accommodate the remaining need for lower-income households, the city will identify and zone sufficient sites to accommodate the shortfall.

5. Should a proposed project result in lesser density than permitted in the R-3 and R-4 zones, as established by the General Plan, the project applicant shall be required to off-set the loss of the residential density as established by the General Plan.

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33 Objective: Develop an evaluation procedure to implement Government Code Section 65863.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD
Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: Annually

24. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Facilitate equal and fair housing opportunities by taking meaningful actions to affirmatively further fair housing and address impediments. The Housing Element include several programs to redress fair housing issues, especially programs 1,2,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,15,17,18,19, 20,21,22,23, and 25.
a. Refer persons experiencing discrimination in housing to California Rural Legal Assistance or Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. If number of complaints merit, the city will with the Fair Housing Agency to co-sponsor workshops on fair housing laws how victims of discrimination can address their grievances.

Agency: City of Arvin CDD
Financing: General Fund
Time Frame: As needed.

D. Summary of Quantified Objectives
According to Government Code Section 65583 (b), local governments housing elements are required to establish quantified objectives for the maximum number of housing units that can be constructed, rehabilitated, and conserved over a five-year time frame. The objective for units to be conserved should include a subtotal for the number of at-risk units developed pursuant to Government Code Section 65583 (a)(8)(A).

The City has sufficient vacant and recyclable land to accommodate the affordable and moderate and above-income housing allocated by the Kern COG RHNA for the city of Arvin.

Table 64 presents the Housing Element’s quantified housing objectives for the 2023-2031 planning period:

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34 Table 64
QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES 2023-2031
Housing/Type Extremely
Low Income
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate &
Above
Moderate
Income
Total
RHNA 6th Cycle Allocation 17 107 79 971 1174
Remaining Obligations from 5th
Cycle
199 197 177 133 706
Total Housing Obligations 216 304 256 1104 1880
New Construction 216 304 256 1104 1880
Rehabilitation 0 0 0 0 0
Conservation/Rehabilitation 0 0 0 0 0
Notes:
• The “New Construction” objective (in the table above) refers to the number of new units that potentially could be constructed using public and/or private sources over the planning period, given the locality’s land resources, constraints, and proposed programs.
• The “Rehabilitation” objective refers to the number of existing units expected to be rehabilitated during the planning period. • The “Conservation/Preservation” objective refers to the preservation of the existing affordable housing stock throughout the planning period. To determine the number of units to be conserved, a locality could, for example, quantify the number of existing housing units that will be preserved through the provision of more stable zoning for mobile home parks or other affordable housing types.

Arvin City CouncilJuly 11, 2023

Arvin City Council
July 11, 2023