Jurisdiction Cotati ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Application
Status Project Type Notes
2 3 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 13
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total
APPROVED
Units by
project
Total
DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Please select
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.
Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Were incentives
or concessions
reqested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915
approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.
Is the project
considered a
ministerial
project or
discretionary
project?
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 13 0 0 0 0 0 114 127 1 0 144-420-014 4 LOMA LINDA
DR 23004 ADU R
1/5/2023
1 1 1 NONE No N/A Approved Ministerial
144-040-011 &
144-040-021
8145 Hwy 116
&7517 Alder
Ave
Cotati Village 2 PA# 23-19
MH R
8/21/2023
13 113 126 NONE Yes N/A Pending Discretionary
0 0
0 0
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications
10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Jurisdiction Cotati ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Table A2
Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of
the units were
Extremely Low
Income?
Please select the
streamlining
provision the
project was
APPROVED
pursuant to. (may
select multiple)
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destroyed
Units
Demolished or
Destroyed Units
Demolished/De
stroyed Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied
to the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions, Waivers,
or Other Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 0 144-420-014 4 Loma Linda Dr 23004 ADU R 0 1 1/23/2023 1 1 11/1/2023 1 NONE Y 144-220-014 666 W School St 21133 ADU R 0 1 2/8/2023 1 0 NONE Y 144-740-021 618 McGinnis Cir Gary's ADU 22209 ADU O
0 1 8/29/2022 1 1 1/18/2023 1 1 NONE Y
Phone call made on 2/2/2023 to
the owner of the ADU. Unit will be
designated to the elderly; $0 rent.
046-620-015 119 Macklin Dr 22209 ADU R 0 1 8/22/2022 1 1 7/3/2023 1 0 NONE Y 144-302-030 902 East Cotati
Ave PA# 22/05 5+ R 2 4 2/14/2023 6 0 0 NONE Y Listed in project description that ADUs will be rented BMR. 0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier Demolished/Destroyed Units Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Density Bonus
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
Jurisdiction Cotati ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2022-
01/30/2023
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Units to Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Above Moderate 101 - 1 - - - - - - - - 1 100
234
- 1 - - - - - - - - 1 233
5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Units to Date Total Units
Remaining
30 - - - - - - - - - - 30
34 Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.
Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).
Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
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This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
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Moderate
60 34
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2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
60 Jurisdiction Cotati ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+ Date of Rezone Very Low-Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above ModerateIncomeRezone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed
Maximum
Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
Jurisdiction Cotati
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation 1-1 Housing Rehabilitation
Improve neighborhoods and housing by
providing opportunities for home
ownership and housing rehabilitation.
Annually
The Community Development Department has identified remaining Affordable Housing Funds dollars as a potential source to create a revolving loan fund with which to implement Program 1-1. The exact dollar amount has yet to be determined, however it has been identified as a funding commitment for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 proposed budget.
1-2 Home Ownership
Improve neighborhoods and housing by
providing opportunities for home
ownership by
implementing a Home Ownership
Assistance Program.
On-Going
Although a direct subsidy funding source has not been identified, a homeownership assistance program will continue to be implemented as an inclusionary housing component of any for-sale housing project over nine units in the City.
1-3 Non-Profit & Agency
Coordination
Continue existing and develop new
relationships with agencies, nonprofits
and others to assit in rehab assistance.
On-Going
On December 9, 2023, the City of Cotati hosted and participated in the first annual Housing Fair held at the Cotati SMART Train Depot and managed by the Napa/Sonoma Collaborative (4Leaf). Over the last year, the City has greatly expanded its relationship with local non-profit organizations resulting in Cotati residents having access to rental and utility bill assistance, landlord-tenant legal advice, and other housing services. In addition, the CD Department has increased engagement with the non-profit community to leverage expanded access to Accessory Dwelling Unit financing and technical assistance (Homes for Sonoma, the Napa/Sonoma ADU Center). Further, the City of Cotati has formalized a relationship with the Housing Land Trust of Sonoma County (HLT) to provide affordable housing expertise and assistance with managing for sale below market rate (BMR) home sales and re-sales.
1-4 Capital Improvement
Program
As part of the annual review of the
Capital Improvement Program,
determine priorities for the capital
improvement projects required to
maintain community's aging
infrastructure.
Annually
The Community Development Department works annually with the Public Works Department to review the CIP and prioritize projects that will maintain and enhance the city’s older residential neighborhoods. This coordination has resulted in street improvement projects benefiting existing eastern Cotati neighborhoods around Old Redwood Highway, E. Cotati Avenue and Myrtle Avenue, as well as western Cotati neighborhoods accessed via West Cotati Avenue. These projects include pothole repair and slurry seal of existing streets; full-depth reclamation of existing streets, bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements.
1-5 Preservation of
Affordable Housing Preserve supply of affordable units. On-Going Staff has inventoried the existing affordable housing properties, their owners and contacted the site management/ownership to compile affordability documentation and ensure accurate information regarding potential expiration of affordability agreements (aka Deed Restrictions). Review of this information will allow continuous monitoring of the affordability duration of these properties and proactive engagement with any pending expiration. City has engaged with partner government and non-profit housing service providers and updated website with information and services.
1-6 Preservation of Mobile
Home Parks
Facilitate the preservation of mobile
home parks and protect residents from
displacement.
On-Going
CD staff maintains an updated inventory of MHPs. On October 17, 2023, City staff met with Countryside MHP residents to provide information on HCD's MORE program (formally MPRROP) and gather feedback on the City's proposed Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay Ordinance. Separately, staff mailed an informational flyer to every MHP resident within the City regarding the MORE program. Staff is collecting data to update and inventory the affordability of all MHP units in the City through a survey provided to park residents. City staff is also in coordination with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission to gather affordability information and provide active support action such as owner/resident mediation.
1-7 Essential Housing
Bond Financing Program
Partner with a Joint Powers Authority
and non-profit asset manager to acquire
and/or construct affordable housing
units.
12/1/2023
Throughout 2023, the CD Department engaged with other jurisdictions to explore several JPA models, including existing JPAs the City is currently a partner in, local JPAs currently in existence and the creation of a new JPA specific to funding affordable housing. The City Council has committed to further exploring this as a funding mechanism in the development of an affordable housing development in FY2024/25.
1-8 Residential Building
Decarbonization
Promote energy efficiency and
conservation in new and existing
residential development
through.
On-Going
The City of Cotati adopted the new CALGreen Intervening Cycle Tier 1 EV charging requirements on July 26th. In Spring 2023, the City launched a Climate and Sustainability webpage to provide sustainability resources and a guide to residential building electrification. The City is updating the Santero Way Specific Plan (SWSP), and as part of the update, Santero Way will be rezoned to allow for higher density housing near the SMART train station. The City has received proposals for several mixed use developments within PDAs including Cotati Villages 1 and 2, and Cotati Station, all of which will be subject to updated CalGreen efficiency standards. The City has also received permit applications for two new ADUs and a new SFH within the PDAs in Cotati. Lastly, the City is updating the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, now called the Active Transportation Plan with adoption expected in May 2024.
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 2-1 Adequate Housing
Sites Maintain adequate inventory of sites. On-Going
The City has updated the list of Housing Opportunity Sites, including density and special needs information since adoption of the 2023 Housing Element (HE). This list will be actively maintained to reflect parcels that have developed or in response to changes in the zoning or the RHNA needs of the City. The City has not identified a shortfall of available sites necessary to meet the existing and future RHNA needs identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element-primarily utilizing vacant and available parcels, many of which are developer owned). In addition, the City has created a list of additional parcels available to replace those that develop over this period, and will maintain and update this list. 2-2 Streamlining Housing
Development
Implement various processes and
opportunities for developers to
streamline their projects.
On-Going
The City continues to offer amd encourage an optional pre-application process to support potential housing applications. Fast track opportunities are available for residential development proposals with significant affordable housing components. CD staff continues to engage with the Napa Sonoma Collaborative to leverage this additional resource. An SB 35 and 330 process has been created, including a preliminary application and review process. Objective Design Guidelines have been adopted and are being expanded in FY 24/25 to include all types of residential development. Compliance with Density Bonus and Growth Management law changes is also anticipated in 2024. 2-3 Accessory Dwelling
Units
Incentivize and promote the
development of accessory dwelling
units.
2024
The City updated its ADU ordinance in 2020 and has scheduled an additional update to implement the additional more recent changes passed by the State legislature, as interpreted by HCD. As identified above, the City has further sought to promote the development of ADUs, partnering with the Napa/Sonoma ADU Center and creating an ADU specific webpage on the CD Department site.
Finally, the City intends to create an ADU Amnesty program in 2024. 2-4 Cottage Housing Promote Cottage Housing Ordinance to incentivize smaller units. Annually
The City has initiated a review of the Cottage Housing ordinance as a component of the Plex-Housing Objective Design Guideline Ordinance currently under way. The goal of this review is to identify opportunities to fine tune the ordinance and make it more supportive of in-fill housing development projects within the City. Once complete, the City will look for opportunities to market the ordinance to the development community. An SB 10 Ordinance will be reviewed by December 2025.
2-5 Continuum of Care and
Crisis Response
Support funding for the provision of
emergency shelters, transitional
housing, and supportive housing.
On-Going
As identified above, throughout the 6th Cycle HE Update process, the City of Cotati greatly expanded its relationship with local non-profit organizations and service providers, both through participation with the CDC and separately through individual interactions and relationship building. The goal of these efforts is to ensure the City has the resources available to meet the various needs of the un-housed population. Further, the City continues to seek funding to support shelters, transitional and supportive housing units. 2-6 Santero Way Rezoning
to Affirmatively Further
Fair Housing
Increase residential development in
Moderate Resource areas and near
amenities.
1/31/2026
The City is reviewing approximately 450 residential units on the west side of Cotati, along and near Hwy 116. Additionally, the City is updating the Santero Way Specific Plan, which will include rezoning to allow for increased residential development significantly above the City's default density and to include AFFH policies within the PDA. Plan adoption in anticipated for Fall 2024, ahead of the HE schedule.
2-7 Support Development
of Proposed Projects
Ensure pending and approved projects
will be available for occupancy within
the
planning period.
Immediately
The City Council approved the Flahaven Estates single family residential subdivision on January 23, 2024. The City proactively rezoned several parcels (APNs: 144-050-009 & 046-286-021) for the "Cotati Village" project in (scheduled for Council action on February 27, 2024. Several other parcels are planned for pro-active rezoning by the City to remove antiquated Planned Development zoning in favor of their “base zones”. Finally, all proposed housing development projects receive regular and on-going staff commitments and are anticipated to be processed and reviewed in keeping with project review timeline commitments.
3-1 Zoning for a Variety of
Housing Types
Incentivize development projects for
affordable housing that addresses
community's priorities through
amendments to Land Use Code and
Zoning Code
Land Use Code Revisions
by 2023
The City has amended Zoning Codes to allow for reduced amounts of commercial square footage in mixed-use areas; reduced commercial parking requirements in mixed-use developments, clarified development criteria in the Downtown Specific Plan area; and eliminated antiquated Planned Development Districts. An ordinance to allow Permanent Supportive Housing and Low Barrier Navigation Centers as required has been adopted. All parking, ADU/JADU and manufactures housing requirements continue to be implemented in keeping with State Law. The City continues to support density bonus concessions and incentives to remove constraints for projects providing affordable housing units.
3-2 Funding for Affordable
and Special Needs
Housing
Seek available funding for lower income
and special needsd housing. On-Going
The City's Land Use Code requires 10% of all units in new subdivisions to be single story and universally accessible to allow for full conversions in the future if needed/wanted. The City's objective design guidelines also require multifamily housing projects to incorporate 10% of the units as accessible.
Additional policies and programs for the support of affordable and special needs housing are included in the City’s certified 6th Cycle Housing Element and are being incorporated into the CD Department work plan for FY 24/25 in keeping with the committed timelines.
3-3 Maintain Adequate
Staff
Maintain staff in CDD to process and
review housing development
applications and implement housing
programs.
On-Going
The City entered and has maintained an ongoing contract with an outside consulting firm to process projects when workload exceeds staff capacity; this contract will continue through mid-2025. In addition, the City Council approved a budget adjustment in fall of 2023 to increase the hours for both the part-time Associate Planner and Planning Technician through the end of the calendar year to increase staff capacity to process current development and housing policy projects. These hours are being maintained through FY2023/24. The City Council will review CD staffing needs in mid-2024 to determine if an extension of these increased hours is necessary in the next fiscal year. This staffing is adequate to meet the current needs of the City, and additional capacity is available if the demand increases.
3-4 Housing Choice
Vouchers
Require developers utilizing tax exempt
financing to include Section 8 vouchers. On-Going In this cycle to date, the City has had no developers utilize tax exempt financing. 3-5 Review Processing
Fees
Pursue Housing Fund dollars to reduce
fees for affordable projects and ensure
compliance with SB 330 and AB 602.
On-Going
The City has posted all required information regarding development impact fees in compliance with AB 602. The City Council is anticipated to support a review and update of impact fees as a component of the FY024/25 workplan for the CD Department.
3-6 Prohousing
Designation
Pursue Prohousing Designation from
CHD. 2025 The City is reviewing its implemented policies and programs and planning to apply for the Prohousing Designation in 2024. 4-1 Anti-Displacement
Actions
Reduce the risk of displacement
throughout the City On-Going
On December 12, 2024, the City adopted a Senior Zoning Overlay for one of its MHP to prevent the displacement of residents on fixed incomes. The City has created a local preference policy for inclusion in adopted affordability agreements, and this policy will be posted on the City website. Further, the CD Department plans to implement an ADU amnesty program in 2024 to allow the legalization of existing un-permitted ADUs over time and while they remain occupied (assuming no substandard housing issues exist). 4-2 Housing
Discrimination Complaints
Ensure that residents have access to
information regarding fair housing
rights.
On-Going
In this cycle to date, the City has had no fair housing complaints. Information regarding legal assistance and how to file a complaint is available at the CD Department front counter, website and through City staff. Further, this information was available at the City’s Housing Fair, held on Dec. 9, 2023. 4-3 Nondiscrimination &
Fair Housing Information
The City shall take measures to provide
and publicize information regarding fair
housing
programs, housing rights, and
complaint procedures
On-Going
The City provides non-discrimination regulations and tenant rights information at the CD Department front counter, website and through City staff. Further, this information was available at the City’s Housing Fair, held on Dec. 9, 2023.
Additionally, the City provides referrals to the CDC and Legal Aid of Sonoma County to support tenants expressing concerns over fair housing and housing rights procedures. Finally, the City Code Enforcement and Building Department engages directly with property owners and tenants in cases of substandard housing complaints.
4-4 Reasonable
Accommodation
Continue to ensure that reasonable
accommodation is provided for persons
with disabilities,
including developmental disabilities
Biannual
The City processes requests for reasonable accommodations, as needed and ensures all disability related code requirements are met through the review of all entitlement and building permit applications.
4-5 Limit Code
Enforcement Activities
Continue to prioritize residential code
enforcement activities for situations
that pose an immediate threat to public
health and safety
On-Going
The City continues to prioritize code enforcement activities that pose immediate threats to public health and safety. Internal City Code Enforcement policies identify that life safety and substandard housing are the top priority in allocating resources to complaints received. Cultural sensitivity training to be held by May 2025.
4-6 Culturally Appropriate
Facilitation and
Involvement
Facilitate the involvement of
underrepresented residents,
businesses, and organizations in all
aspects of the planning process,
utilizing culturally appropriate
approaches to public
participation and involvement.
On-Going
Outreach efforts for all housing related activities are being modeled to ensure historically underrepresented populations are specifically targeted for these efforts. Specific actions include Spanish translation of documents and informational materials, marketing to and inclusion of local Tribal members in City affordable housing preference policies; and outreach efforts being crafted to ensure participation from identified groups.
5-1 Annual Report
Prepare an annual report to the City
Council describing implementtion of the
Element.
Annually Cotati Community Development staff meets all annual HCD reporting requirements.
5-2 Workshops & Public
Hearings
Hold workshops that provide the public,
developers and service providers with
opportunities to review and discuss the
Housing Element.
On-Going
Community Development staff regularly hold workshops to provide information on housing regulations and opportunities within the City. Specifically, an annual presentation is made to the Planning Commission and City Council to identify changes in State housing law, as a component of the Annual Progress Report (APR) presentation. Further, City-staff presents a “Land Use 101” workshop with a Housing Law focus at a Special Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council after each major election (or other significant change on these bodies). In addition, the City has created a Housing specific webpage to share this information and provide regular updates in an effort to keep citizens informed of these changes. This website includes a "Housing Interest List" sign up whereby individuals interested in Housing related issues may provide their email and get direct updates on the City’s efforts to support housing in Cotati. Further, the City continues to hold public hearings and discussions to discuss the City’s responses to the recent state legislation which requires modifications and updates to the City’s land use code. In addition to these meetings and workshops, city staff regularly engages with the community through social media and local events such as farmer's markets, to get input from Cotati residents on housing. As an example, CD staff is currently requesting input via a survey on Plex Housing Design Guidelines. Finally, the City conducts a community wide survey and presents the results to the City Council every two to three years. On February 13, 2024, this years survey was presented, which identified housing affordability as the number one priority of the community.
5-3 Stakeholder
Engagement
Engage the residents and workforce of
Cotati, and stakeholders directly
involved in housing.
On-Going
Community Development staff regularly hold workshops to provide information on housing regulations and opportunities within the City. Specifically, an annual presentation is made to the Planning Commission and City Council to identify changes in State housing law, as a component of the Annual Progress Report (APR) presentation. Further, City-staff presents a “Land Use 101” workshop with a Housing Law focus at a Special Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council after each major election (or other significant change on these bodies). In addition, the City has created a Housing specific webpage to share this information and provide regular updates in an effort to keep citizens informed of these changes. This website includes a "Housing Interest List" sign up whereby individuals interested in Housing related issues may provide their email and get direct updates on the City’s efforts to support housing in Cotati. Further, the City continues to hold public hearings and discussions to discuss the City’s responses to the recent state legislation which requires modifications and updates to the City’s land use code. In addition to these meetings and workshops, city staff regularly engages with the community through social media and local events such as farmer's markets, to get input from Cotati residents on housing. As an example, CD staff is currently requesting input via a survey on Plex Housing Design Guidelines. Finally, the City conducts a community wide survey and presents the results to the City Council every two to three years. On February 13, 2024, this years survey was presented, which identified housing affordability as the number one priority of the community.
5-4 Accessible and
Transparent Information
The City will increase accessibility and
transparency of housing development
standards and
opportunities and meet the new
transparency and development fee
requirements of AB 602
and SB 319
On-Going
The City has posted required information regarding development impact fees on its website in compliance with AB 602. The summary of the City's Sites Inventory has been included in the Housing Element and is accessible on the City's website. Additional information such as Standard Conditions of Approval and Objective Design Guideline Check Lists are also in process and plan to be published on the City’s website in 2024.
Jurisdiction Cotati ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Cotati ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
The description should adequately document how
each unit complies with subsection (c) of Government
Code Section 65583.1+
.
For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist
here:
Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low-Income+
Low-Income+TOTAL UNITS+
Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+
Low-Income+TOTAL UNITS+
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communitydevelopment/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.
Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.
Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Cotati ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Note: "+" indicates
an optional field
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
ModerateIncome Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA
Jurisdiction Cotati
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic Capacity
Identified in the
Housing Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.
Jurisdiction Cotati Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2023
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
144-320-026-000 0 E Cotati Ave Commercial 0 Surplus Land 0.41 Cotati SMART TOD Site NOTE: This table must contain an invenory of ALL
surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Sonoma County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999-999-999-999 Jurisdiction Cotati ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Project Type Date
Units (Beds/Student
Capacity) Granted
Density Bonus
Notes
2 3 5 6
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Non
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Additional Beds
Created Due to Density
Bonus
Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Cotati ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Yes Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.
Notes
Table K
Tenent Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational. https://www.cotaticity.org/214/Affordable-Housing
The City exercises preference in deed-restricted affordable housing units for Cotati residents, members of the Cotati workforce, families enrolled in the Cotati/Rohnert Park Unified School District, members of local tribes including the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, and employees of Sonoma State University.
Jurisdiction Cotati
Reporting Year 2023 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount
Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.
Task $ Amount Awarded
$ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Other
Funding
Notes
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted
6 4
0 Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted
2 2
0 Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 1
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted
3 2
0 Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
-$
Task Status