City of Emeryville Preliminary Prohousing Score Sheet
City of Emeryville Draft HCD Prohousing Application
Preliminary Prohousing Score Sheet
Project Proposal
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points Eligible
1A Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total or income category.
3 3
1B Permitting missing middle housing uses (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) by right in existing low-density, single-family residential zones.
3 3
1C Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is
greater, by total or income category. These points shall not be awarded if the applicant earns three points pursuant to Category (1)(A) above.
2 See 1B
1D Density bonus programs which exceed statutory
requirements by 10 percent or more.
2 2
1E Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state
Accessory Dwelling Unit law (e.g., permitting more than one ADU or JADU per single-family lot). These policies shall be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above.
2 2
1F Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code sections
65852.2; adopting vehicular parking ratios that are less than the relevant ratio thresholds at subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of Government Code section 65915, subdivision
(p)(1); or adopting maximum parking requirements at or
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less than ratios pursuant to Government Code section
65915, subdivision (p).
1G Zoning to allow for residential or mixed uses in one or more non-residential zones (e.g., commercial, light industrial).
Qualifying non-residential zones do not include open space or substantially similar zones.
1 1
1H Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to promote greater development intensity.
Potential areas of focus include floor area ratio; height limits; minimum lot or unit sizes; setbacks; and allowable dwelling units per acre. These policies must be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above. 1 1
1I Establishment of a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone, as defined in Government Code section 65620, or a
housing sustainability district, as defined in Government Code section 66200.
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1J Demonstrating other zoning and land use actions that measurably support the Acceleration of Housing
Production.
1 1
Total
Policies Summary of Category 1:
Total
Points
Total
Eligible
10 Favorable Zoning and Land Use 16 15
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Project Proposal
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes Category Prohousing Policy Description Points Eligible
2A Establishment of ministerial approval processes for a variety of housing types, including single-family and
multifamily housing.
3 3
2B Establishment of streamlined, program-level CEQA
analysis and certification of general plans, community
plans, specific plans with accompanying Environmental
Impact Reports (EIR), and related documents.
2 2
2C Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level, such as by enabling a by-right approval process or by utilizing statutory and categorical exemptions as authorized by applicable law (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21155.1, 21155.4, 21159.24, 21159.25; Gov. Code, §
65457; Cal Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15303, 15332; Pub.
Resources Code, §§ 21094.5, 21099, 21155.2, 21159.28).
2 2
2D Establishment of permit processes that take less than four months. Policies under this Category (2)(D) must address all approvals necessary to issue building permits.
2 2
2E Absence or elimination of public hearings for projects consistent with zoning and the general plan.
2 2
2F Establishment of consolidated or streamlined permit
processes that minimize the levels of review and approval required for projects, and that are consistent with zoning regulations and the general plan.
1 1
2G Absence, elimination or replacement of subjective
development and design standards with objective
development and design standards that simplify zoning
clearance and improve approval certainty and timing.
1 1
2H Establishment of one-stop-shop permitting processes or a single point of contact where entitlements are coordinated across city approval functions (e.g., planning, public works, 1 1
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building) from entitlement application to certificate of occupancy.
2I Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for ADUs/JADUs, multifamily housing, or homes affordable to lower- or moderate-income households.
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2J Establishment of a standardized application form for all entitlement applications.
1 1
2K Practice of publicly posting status updates on project permit approvals on the Internet.
1 1
2L Limitation on the total number of hearings for any project to three or fewer. Applicants that accrue points pursuant to Category (2)(E) are not eligible for points under this
Category (2)(L).
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2M Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably decrease production timeframes or promote the streamlining of approval processes.
1 1
Total
Policies Summary of Category 2:
Total
Points
Total
Eligible
13 Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes 19 17
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Project Proposal
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs Category Prohousing Policy Description Points Eligible
3A Waiver or significant reduction of development impact fees for residential development.
3 3
3B Adoption of ordinances or implementation of other
mechanisms that result in less restrictive requirements than Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to
reduce barriers for property owners to create ADUs/JADUs.
Examples of qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, development standards improvements, permit
processing improvements, dedicated ADU/JADU staff,
technical assistance programs, and pre-approved
ADU/JADU design packages.
2 2
3C Adoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category (3)(A) above, including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for persons with special needs.
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3D Promoting innovative housing types (e.g., manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, park models) that reduce
development costs.
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3E Measures that reduce costs for transportation-related infrastructure or programs that encourage active modes of transportation or other alternatives to automobiles.
Qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, publicly funded programs to expand sidewalks or protect
bike/micro-mobility lanes; creation of on-street parking for bikes; transit-related improvements; or establishment of carshare programs.
1 1
3F Adoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17959.
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3G Establishment of pre-approved or prototype plans for missing middle housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) in low-density, single-family residential areas. 1 -
3H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably reduce construction or development costs.
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Total
Policies Summary of Category 3:
Total
Points
Total
Eligible
8 Reduction of Construction and Development Costs 11 6
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Project Proposal
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points Eligible
4A Establishment of local housing trust funds or collaboration on a regional housing trust fund.
2 2
4B Provide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU
construction affordable to lower- and moderate-income
households.
2 2
4C A comprehensive program that complies with the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) and that makes
publicly owned land available for affordable housing, or for multifamily housing projects with the highest feasible
percentage of units affordable to lower income households.
A qualifying program may utilize mechanisms such as land donations, land sales with significant write-downs, or belowmarket land leases. 2 -
4D Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool that, to the extent feasible, directly supports housing developments in an area where at least 20 percent of the residences will be
affordable to lower income households.
2 1
4E Directed residual redevelopment funds to affordable
housing.
1 1
4F Development and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source.
1 1
4G Prioritization of local general funds for affordable housing. 1 - City of Emeryville Preliminary Prohousing Score Sheet
4H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably promote, develop, or leverage financial
resources for housing.
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Total
Policies Summary of Category 4:
Total
Points
Total
Eligible
8 Providing Financial Subsidies 12 7
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Project Proposal
Enhancement Factors
The Department shall utilize enhancement factors to increase the point scores of Prohousing Policies. Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for enhancement factors in accordance with the chart below.
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points Eligible
1 Policy that represents one element of a unified, multifaceted strategy to promote multiple planning objectives, such as efficient land use, access to public transportation, affordable housing, climate change solutions, and/or hazard mitigation.
2 2+
2 Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1.
1 1+
3 Policies that diversify planning and target community and economic development investments (housing and nonhousing) to improve lower opportunity areas. Such areas include, but are not limited to, Low Resource and High
Segregation & Poverty areas designated in the most
recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, and
disadvantaged communities pursuant to California Senate Bill 535 (2012).
1 1+
4 Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower income households and conserving
existing housing stock that is affordable to lower income households.
1 1+
5 Rezoning and other policies that support high-density development in Location Efficient Communities.
1 1+
6 Rezoning and other policies that result in a net gain of housing capacity while concurrently mitigating development 1 1+
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impacts on or from Environmentally Sensitive or Hazardous Areas.
7 Zoning policies that increase housing choices and
affordability in High Resource and Highest Resource areas, as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD
Opportunity Maps.
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8 Other policies that involve meaningful actions towards affirmatively furthering fair housing pursuant to Government Code section 8899.50, including, but not limited to,
outreach campaigns, updated zoning codes, and expanded
access to financing support.
1 1+
Total
Policies Enhancement Factors
Total
Points
Total
Eligible
8 Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for
enhancement factors in accordance with the chart below. - If multiple policies, multiple points.
9 8+
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Category Preliminary Prohousing Scoring Calculations Points Possible
Eligible
1 Favorable Zoning and Land Use 16 15
2 Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes 19 17
3 Reduction of Construction and Development Costs 11 6
4 Providing Financial Subsidies 12 7
Enhancement
Factors
Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for
enhancement factors in accordance with the chart
below.
- If multiple policies, multiple points.
9+ 8+
TOTAL 30 Points Required for Prohousing Designation 67+ 53+