Attachment 1
CITY OF HESPERIA GENERAL PLAN
GENERAL PLAN
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 2018-2022
April 2023
City of Hesperia
9700 Seventh Avenue
Hesperia, California 92345
Submitted by:
Ryan Leonard, AICP
Senior Planner
760-947-1651
INTRODUCTION
The City of Hesperia General Plan establishes the fundamental policy framework to guide decisions related to land use and development, public services and facilities, public safety, resource management, recreation, and the overall health and quality of life in the community. The last update to the General Plan was approved in September 2010 and was the first comprehensive update since the original General Plan was adopted in 1991.
The General Plan includes seven mandatory elements: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Noise, Conservation, Open Space, and Safety. Each of the elements describes its purpose, its issues and opportunities, the background information and context for the various topics in the element, its goals and policies, and the implementation programs needed to achieve those goals.
The annual progress report is an opportunity for the Planning Commission, City Council and State departments to monitor the progress in following the implementation measures of the General Plan. California Government Code Section 65400 mandates that cities and counties submit an annual progress report (APR) by April 1st each year. This document fulfills that mandate, and it was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its meeting of ???, 2023 and approved by the City Council at its meeting of ???, 2023. However, since the City is behind on submitting the annual reports, this report incorporates data from the period of 2018 through 2022.
The main purpose of the APR is to provide City Council with an update of the City’s progress in implementing its General Plan vision. This annual assessment grants to City Council an opportunity to adjust or modify its policies or approach to implementation to ensure that the City meets its stated vision. A secondary purpose of the APR is to fulfill housing element statutory requirements regarding the City’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and its efforts to remove governmental constraints to the development of housing in accordance with Government Code Section 65584.3(c) and 65584.5(b)(5).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
III. HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
I. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
State law allows the General Plan to be amended four times annually. This allows the General Plan to remain a current document responsive to the community’s needs. Requests for amendments may be submitted by individuals or initiated by the City. Only two General Plan amendments were proposed in 2018-2021, one was withdrawn and the other is incomplete.
Amendments to the General Plan (2018 – 2022)
Amendment Number
Action
Applicant
Description
GPA19-00001
Approved
Mas Tierra
Increase density from RR-2 1/2 to RR-1 and Tentative Parcel Map TPM19-00004 (TPM-20019) to create two parcels from 4.8 gross acres located on the east side of Opal Avenue, 300 feet south of Mesquite Street GPA20-00001
Incomplete
Rabiullah Barakzai
Change approximately 1.6 gross acres from Rural Residential Special Development (RR-SD) to General Commercial (C2) located on the north side of State Highway 138, approximately 0.7 miles west of State Highway 173 GPA22-00001
In Process
City of Hesperia
City of Hesperia Cycle 6 Housing Element Update
II. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The General Plan sets the foundation and policy framework for future growth and development. It addresses a range of issues and policies that directly affect every aspect of community life. The City implements its General Plan vision, goals, and policies in a variety of ways dependent on what is needed. The implementation measures are intended to help achieve the City’s vision for its future.
This section represents the progress the City has made towards implementing the goals and policies of the General Plan from 2018 to 2022. Many of the goals and policies, on multiple elements are vague and subjective, so a comprehensive update may be needed. The following tables show each elements status by completed, in-progress, or on-going. The difference between “in-progress” and “on-going” is that projects that are in-progress will be completed at some point in the future and programs that are on-going are part of the daily operations of the City. Since many of the goals and policies are vague, many are shown as “on-going”. It appears that around 90% of the policies are done regularly through the development review process. The specific implementation measures that go with each goal are provided in Appendix A.
LAND USE ELEMENT
General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-going 2018-2022
Goal Name and Number
Description
Status
Comments
Density and Intensity
Goal LU-1
Regulate development so that the density of residential development and the intensity of non-residential development are appropriate to the property, surrounding properties, and the general neighborhood.
Completed
The Land Use/Zoning Map was merged with the GP update in 2010 to address inconsistencies with density and incompatible zoning.
Residential
Goal LU-2
Protect and enhance the quality of life by ensuring residential development is visually pleasing and compatible with existing uses and neighborhoods as well as the natural desert environment.
Completed
On-going
The Planning Division provides free architectural and site plan reviews for developers prior to their submittal to the city.
Commercial
Goal LU-3
Promote balanced, efficient commercial development that is functional, safe, attractive and convenient to users, and which will strengthen the local economy.
Completed
On-going
Engineering, Fire and Public Works are also part of the review process and provide valuable input to meet these goals.
Industrial
Goal LU-4
Promote industrial development within the City which will expand its tax base and provide a range of employment activities, while not adversely impacting the community or environment.
Completed On-going
Hesperia was the first city in the region with a distribution building in the late 1980’s. A recent surge is currently expanding on the west side of I-15, away from about 98% of the community.
Public Uses
Goal LU-5
Designate and protect land for public uses to serve the needs of the community for schools, parks, community facilities, open space, utilities and infrastructure.
Completed On-going
The City works with the Hesperia School District and the Parks & Recreation District to ensure adequate land is provided.
Sustainability
Goal LU-6
Promote sustainable development and building practices in all facets of project development through completion of construction.
Completed
On-going
The City follows many State law requirements for new buildings and the modification of existing buildings to provide a number of sustainable practices.
Community-wide Quality of Life and Property
Goal LU-7
Facilitate a self-contained community with a well designed and maintained community with a full range of densities and uses within the capacity of infrastructure and services.
On-going
With the industrial boom, many more employment options will be available to local residents, keeping them within the city.
Goal LU-8
Provide for a fiscally sound and balanced mix of land uses with the best and most efficient use of infrastructure and services. Development shall occur in an orderly, beneficial manner that does not fiscally impact the existing community.
On-going
City staff work with developers, often through the development agreement process, to obtain financial benefits to offset impacts.
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-going 2018-2022
Goal Name and Number
Description
Status
Comments
Street Classification and Transportation Plan
Goal: CI-1
Develop a safe, efficient, convenient, and attractive transportation system throughout the community, providing links within the city and with neighboring regions, and accommodating automobile, truck, pedestrian, recreational, equestrian, rail, air, and public transit needs which will meet current and future development requirements within the planning area.
Completed
On-going
Most of the city has a grid street pattern that is at least 100 years old, and the division of property occurred long ago as well, setting in place future street lines. The standard requirements for new development and the CIP projects work together to accomplish this.
Roadway Classifications
Goal: CI-2
Develop and implement a City-wide Congestion Management Plan.
On-going
The Annual CIP includes multiple projects that aim to increase the flow of traffic across the community.
Highway Corridors
Goal: CI-3
Provide for a system of arterial and local streets that link the City to other communities and regional facilities, while providing motorists with easily accessible routes to various facilities within the City.
Completed
On-going
The Ranchero Road Widening Project is currently under construction widening the roadway from two to five lanes. The City completed the I Avenue Corridor Enhancement Plan which identified opportunities to improve the corridor to alleviate traffic congestion.
Goods and Services
Goal: CI-4
Provide a circulation system that facilitates the movement of goods and services throughout the City while protecting residences, sensitive land uses, and pedestrians from activities along rail and truck corridors.
On-going
All of the projects work together to accomplish this goal and every year, more work is done to improve upon it.
Public Transit
Goal: CI-5
Provide for a strong and balanced public transit infrastructure.
On-going
Public transit is run by the Victor Valley Transit Authority with representation from the local cities. The city requires bus pullouts for larger multi-family projects.
The City recently completed a comprehensive update of the Housing Element for Cycle 6. This new element provides a thorough review of all activities and progress made since the last update. Therefore, only minimal information will be provided in this section.
HOUSING ELEMENT
General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-going 2018-2022
Goal Name and Number
Description
Status
Comments
Provisions of Affordable Housing
Goal: 1.0
Assist in the provision of housing that meet the needs of all economic segments of the community.
The status and implementation of the Housing Element goals are discussed in Appendix C of the Housing Element and are also attached to this report.
All of these programs were continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Conservation of Existing Housing Stock
Goal: 2.0
Maintain and enhance the existing viable housing stock and neighborhoods within Hesperia.
Provision of Adequate Housing Sites
Goal: 3.0
Provide suitable sites for housing development which can accommodate a range of housing by type, size, location, price, and tenure.
Removal of Governmental Constraints
Goal: 4.0
Mitigate any potential governmental constraints to housing production and affordability.
Provide Equal Housing Opportunities
Goal: 5.0
Continue to promote equal housing opportunity in the City’s housing market regardless of age, race, sex, marital status, ethnic background, source of income, and other factors
NOISE ELEMENT
General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-going 2018-2022
Goal Name and Number
Description
Status
Comments
Site Planning
Goal: NS-1
To achieve and maintain an environment which is free from excessive or harmful noise through identification, control and abatement.
On-going
New development such as car washes or repair shops are required to provide a noise/decibel study for uses close to residential.
Building
Goal: NS-2
To achieve and maintain an environment which is free from excessive vibration.
Unsure
Vibrations can occur without noise, so it is not clear what this is referring to.
OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-going 2018-2022
Goal Name and Number
Description
Status
Comments
Preservation of Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Species Goal: OS-1
Designate, maintain, and enhance the quality of permanently protected open space used by native species.
Completed
On-going
The City works with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s to combat off-roading vehicles in unauthorized areas and with developers to provide low-impact walking paths in natural areas. Many projects are required to provide a biological survey prior to ground disturbance.
Scenic Resources, Rivers, and Washes
Goal: OS-2
Identify and preserve natural open space in order to protect sensitive environments and preserve amenities such as washes, bluffs, Joshua tree forests, or juniper woodlands. Open space areas should be contiguous or connected through trails to provide accessibility for hikers as well as wildlife.
Completed
On-going
The City Council adopted the Hesperia Climate Action Plan with the General Plan Update in 2010.
Goal: OS-3
The areas within the Oro Grande Wash and the Unnamed Wash east of Interstate 15 identified as Area A, B and C of Exhibit OS -7 shall be preserved in their natural state.
On-going
This goal conflicts with several aspects of the zoning code which allow uses in the flood zones.
Goal: OS-4
Permit a variety of uses within open space areas, depending upon the natural amenities available.
Parks and Community Facilities
Goal: OS-5
Continue to work with the Hesperia Recreation and Park District to create and maintain a diverse park system that includes parks, community facilities, natural open space areas, and trails for residents to enjoy.
On-going
The City invites the Hesperia Recreation and Park District to participate in the Development Review Process, their input in valuable.
Paths and Trails
Goal: OS-6
Provide connectivity among natural open space areas, parks, and regional trails and open spaces with a trails system that allows hiking, bicycling, and equestrian uses.
On-going
In the newer developing areas, trails between tracts and along the top of the Oro Grande wash are being installed.
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-going 2018-2022
Goal Name and Number
Description
Status
Comments
Conservation of Water Resources
Goal:CN-1
Conserve water resources within the Upper Mojave River Groundwater Basin On-going
Approximately 10 miles of “purple” pipe for reclaimed water was installed in 2020 to help water public facilities with the potential to add private users in the future.
Water Reclamation
Goal: CN-2
Establish building and development standards to maximize the reclamation of water resources On-going
The city does not allow turf on new homes, and plants are required to be lower water use. Low water use fixtures are also required in all new buildings.
Rivers and Other Waters
Goal: CN-3
Minimize development and set aside necessary open space near and along the surface waters as well as those washes and other water passageways located in the City to preserve and protect plant and animal species and their natural habitat dependent on such surface waters and water ways.
On-going
As projects develop, plants are taken from these sites and relocated into the slope and open space areas.
Biological Resources
Goal: CN-4
Establish policies and regulations to protect the natural environment and habitat of the cities biological resources.
Completed
The southern portion of the city/sphere consists of bluffs with the most natural habitat. These areas have been zoned with the lowest density to help preserve it.
Historical, Paleontological, and Cultural Resources
Goal: CN-5
The City shall establish policies and procedures in compliance with state and Federal laws and regulations to identify and properly protect found historical, cultural and paleontological artifacts and resources.
On-going
The City requires all non-exempt projects to provide the appropriate studies in the initial study environmental review process and conditions accordingly Energy Resources
Goal: CN-6
Provide programs and incentives to encourage residents, businesses and developers to reduce consumption and efficiently use energy resources.
On-going
Many residents and businesses take advantage of solar, as well as wind turbines. The city has not had to incentivize.
Greenhouse Gases
Goal: CN-7
Develop, promote and implement policies to reduce and limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions On-going
The City Council adopted the Hesperia Climate Action Plan with the General Plan Update in 2010.
Air Quality
Goal: CN- 8
Implement policies and measures to reduce air pollution and emissions of pollutants.
On-going
The City works regularly with the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District to reduce overall emissions from mobile and stationary sources.
Standard conditions of approval require all developers to control on-site dust and regulate vehicle emissions.
SAFETY ELEMENT
General Plan Implementation Program: Completed, In-Progress, On-going 2018-2022
Goal Name & Number
Description
Status
Comments
Seismic and Geologic Hazards
Goal: SF-1
Minimize injury, loss of life, property damage and economic and social disruption caused by seismic shaking and other earthquake-induced hazards, and by geologic hazards such as slope instability, compressible and collapsible soils, and subsidence.
Completed
On-going
Staff reviews projects for proximity to local known faults. All construction conforms to Uniform Building Code requirements for the seismic zone of the property.
Flooding Hazards
Goal: SF-2
Minimize injury, loss of life, property damage and economic and social disruption caused by flooding and inundation hazards.
Completed
On-going
The Engineering Division regularly requires improvements to projects in close proximity to drainage washes to provide a study and mitigate appropriately.
In 2021, the Main Street crossing was completed to allow storm drainage to flow under the roadway.
Fire Hazards
Goal: SF-3
Reduce the risk of death, injury, property damage and economic loss due to vegetation and structure fires.
On-going
The San Bernardino County Fire Department comments and conditions projects for fire related requirements. They also handle weed abatement for vacant lots.
Hazardous Materials
Goal: SF-4
Reduce the potential for hazardous materials contamination in Hesperia.
On-going
San Bernardino County Fire has responsibility for hazardous response duties.
Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
Goal: SF-5
Plan for emergency response and recovery from natural disasters, especially from flooding, fire, and earthquakes, and from civil unrest that may occur following a natural disaster.
On-going
The City recently updated its Emergency Operations Plan. Currently underway is the update to the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
III. HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS
The Housing Element addresses the requirement for the City to assure that housing is provided for all economic segments of the community. The Element satisfies the State’s goals and includes the current Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The Housing Element is the only element that requires approval by the State’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as part of its adoption.
The City initially began the Housing Element Update utilizing Planning Staff, however, after being contacted by the San Bernardino County Association of Governments (SANBAG), the consulting firm of Michael Baker International took over preparation of a new Housing Element. The City held workshop meetings dedicated specifically to housing issues. Community Housing meetings were held on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at 5:45 p.m. and June 10, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. The meetings were advertised in the Hesperia Daily Press and Hesperia Star and special invitations were sent out to agencies serving low- and moderate-income households, as well as persons with special needs. A public hearing was conducted on Thursday, November 4, 2021, before the Planning Commission to review the draft Housing Element.
The Element reviews the City’s past accomplishments and discusses affordable projects completed or in the planning process. The progress towards the RHNA’s required number of units for each income category is shown. Lastly, the City is required to report to the State the annual progress made towards meeting these goals. Since the Housing Element was recently completed and accepted by the State, this update will touch on some of the main observations.
The table below represents the number and type of housing units constructed in the City. It represents a wide variety of types, and multi-family construction surpassed single-family in 2019 & 2020.
Housing Units Constructed
Between 2018-2022
Year
SFR
MFR
ADU
Mobile Home
2018
210
183
2 1
2019
176
202
2 2020
132
228
2 1
2021
232
6 5
2022
145
8 The table below shows the number and type of units approved in Hesperia during the term of this General Plan Progress Report. The table shows the projects by case number, applicant, location, type, action, and date.
Housing Applications Submitted between 2018 and 2022
Case/Map
Number
Applicant
Location
Type of Units
Units
Action
Action Date
Expiration Date
TT18-00001
(TTM20143)
Cubit Engineering
Southeast c/o Ryeland Road and Crockett Avenue
SFR
18 Approved
11/8/2018
11/18/2021
TT18-00002 (TTM20259)
Matt Youssef
Southeast c/o Sequoia Street and A Avenue
SFA
19 7/11/2019
TT18-00003
(TTM 18420)
Matt Youssef
South of Vine St between Hesperia Rd and 2nd Avenue
SFA
16 TT19-00001 (TTM20311)
Anacal Engineering
9175 Third Ave
SFA
186
Withdrawn
TT20-00001 (TTM20332)
IE Business Solutions
Southwest c/o Valencia St and Maple Ave)
SFR
5 Approved
4/9/2020
4/19/2023
TT20-00002 (TTM20370)
Farmdale Homes LLC
Near the southwest c/o Ranchero Road and Farmdale Ave
SFR
31 Withdrawn
TT20-00003
(TTM20361)
EF2T, Inc
East of Datura Rd north of Live Oak
SFR
48 Applied
TT20-00004
(TTM20373)
Matt Youssef
South of Ranchero Rd, west of Jenkins Ave
SFA
9 Approved
3/11/21
3/21/2024
TT21-00001 (TTM20396)
San Luis Concrete Corp
West of Topaz Ave north of Live Oak St
SFR
7 Approved
5/13/2021
5/23/202?
TT21- 00002
(TTM20104)
Steeno Design
North and south of Las Lunas St, between Crockett Ave and Farmdale Ave 13 Incomplete
TT21-00003
(TTM20434)
CJC Holdings, LLC
North of Mesquite St, east of Tamarisk Ave
SFR
89 Incomplete
TT21-00004
(TTM20450)
ZAB, LLC
Northwest c/o Palm St and Mesa Ave
SFR
36 Approved
1/26/2023
2022 or 3?
TT21-00005
(TTM20444)
Varinder Mehta
Southwest c/o of Cromdale St and Redwood Ave
SFR
17 Applied
8/18/2021
TT21-00006
(TTM20493)
Andresen Architecture Inc.
Northwest c/o of Olive St and C Ave:
SFA
34 Approved
7/27/2022
TT22-00002
(TTM20535)
Allard Engineering
NWC and SWC of Verano St and Tamarisk Ave
SFR
79 Applied
3/31/2022
TT22-00004
(TTM20581)
Park View Trails, LLC
Southwest c/o Sultana St and G Avenue
SFA
74 Applied
8/8/2022
SPR18-00006
Maida Maida
Southwest c/o Tamarisk Ave and Yucca St
MFR
56 Approved
Built
SPR18-00008
Nazih Najjar
Southeast c/o Donert Street and A Avenue
MFR
16 Approved
6/13/2018
SPR18-00009
Aurelio Murillo
West of Ninth Avenue on the north side of Sequoia Street MFR
9 Approved
10/30/2019
SPR18-00013
Matt Youssef
Southeast c/o Sequoia St and First Ave
23 SPR19-00013
Desertapt Corp
North of Sequoia St west of Cottonwood Ave :
MFR
7 Approved
11/27/2019
SPR20-00007
K Youssef Construction
North of Sequoia St east of Cottonwood Avenue
MFR
16 Approved
5/5/2021
SPR20-00010
Vista Pacific Homes
South of Muscatel St west of E Ave
MFR
6 Approved
2/24/2021
SPR21-00002
David Fragoso
South of Vine St east of Third Ave
MFR
4 Incomplete
SPR21-00003
Martin Vera
11911 1st Avenue
MFR
8 Incomplete
SPR21-00004
Ma Carmen Miranda
North of Live Oak St east of Second Ave
MFR
2 Approved
5/4/2022
SPR21-00007
ZAB, LLC
Northwest c/o Juniper Street and Ninth Avenue
MFR
(Mixed Use)
76 Incomplete
SPR21-00008
Ryan McGowan
West of A Ave south of Sequoia Street
MFR
8 Incomplete
SPR21-00018
Primo Home Builders Inc.
North of Sequoia Street west of Fifth Avenue
MFR
10 Approved
11/30/2022
SPR21-00019
Adolfo Martinez
SWC of Juniper Street and First Ave
MFR
8 Approved
11/30/2022
SPR22-00003 TPM22-00004
Trac Pham
Northwest c/o Sultana St and Hesperia Rd
SFA
34 Approved
9/21/2022
SPR22-00004
J&J Renovations LLC
North of Sequoia St, west of Santa Fe Ave
MFR
8 Incomplete
SPR22-00005
Matt Youssef
North of Sequoia St, east of Seventh Ave
MFR
8 Approved
8/10/2022
SPR22-00006
Matt Youssef
North of Sequoia St, east of Ninth Ave
MFR
8 Approved
8/10/2022
SPR22-00008
Diamond Hills Investment
North of Lime Street west of E Ave
SFA
12 Incomplete
SPR22-00010
Hossein Mazi
South of Smoke Tree St, east of Eleventh Ave
MFR
(Density Bonus)
86 Applied
SPR22-00016
Billy Kim
Southwest c/o Yucca St and Primrose Avenue
MFR
36 Incomplete
SPR22-00019
Sunid Patel
West of I Ave, south of Olive Street
MFR
24 Incomplete
SPR22-00020
Raymond Lwin & Khin Naing
North of Sequoia St, west of Ninth Avenue
MFR
10 TOTAL UNITS 940
Total Approved Single Family Units 498
Total Approved Multifamily Units 442
Of these 39 cases, some of which have multiple cases, 21 were for multi-family development. The remaining 18 cases are split into 8 single-family attached and 10 single-family residential.
IV. LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Measure N. In 2019, the Watermaster for the Alto Basin, which covers all of the Mojave Valley cities, ramped down the production allowances due to the on-going drought. This ramp down meant that producers (cities included) were required to pay for replacement water much earlier than anticipated. With increasing pressures on the water supply from development, and future increases in the cost of replacement water, the City Council understood that future budgets could be severely impacted due to these unanticipated expenses.
Measure N was proposed to address concerns about adequate water supplies and to help alleviate pressure for future water as development continued across the community. Much of Hesperia was divided into .5, .75 & 1 acre lots, but also has a fair number of 2.5 and larger parcels as well. Having land, animals and large vehicles are some of the reasons people choose to live in Hesperia. Having already approved a large number of 4,000 s.f. to 7,200 s.f. lots with tract houses, the Council agreed that 1/3 acre was desired.
Tentative Tract Time Limits. The Subdivision Map Act allows an initial 2-year approval but allows local agencies to extend approval up to an additional 12 months. The Development Code was amended to return the initial approval time back to 2 years from 3 years, and to not allow any extensions of time. This was done for several reasons: (1) The State legislated automatic extensions of time which allowed maps to have lifespans reaching 20+ years; (2) Changes occur through surrounding development and more up-to-date map approvals that made previous approvals obsolete and inconsistent with adjacent tracts; and (3) When speculators buy and map properties and then raise the price, it often takes that property out of circulation from a developer who may actually want to build on it.
Apartment Sizes. Another Development Code amendment in 2019 was to return the minimum apartment sizes back the size allowed in 2015 and prior.
SB330 & SB8 prevented decreases in density and therefore neither Measure N or the apartment size increase can be enforced until these bills expire.
V. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
To keep pace with changing State laws, the City Council should consider some of the requirements of the past years, and determine if an overall General Plan update is more prudent.
Add an Environmental Justice Element/Discussion. In 2016, the State passed Senate Bill No. 1000 requiring cities and counties that have “disadvantaged communities” to incorporate environmental justice policies in their General Plans, either in a separate element or throughout the other elements. This update must happen upon the adoption or next revision of two or more elements concurrently.
Incorporate Air Quality Discussion. Since Hesperia is required to have an Environmental Justice discussion/element, then it is also required to have an Air Quality discussion/element.
Amend the Safety Element. In 2018, the State passed Senate Bill No. 1035 which requires the Safety Element to be reviewed not less than once every eight years and revised as necessary to address climate change and resiliency strategies. The intention is to identify new information relating to flood, fire, and other climate hazards not available during the previous revision of the safety element. This review is supposed to begin shortly after the Housing Element Update.
Begin an Overall General Plan Update. This review of the entire General Plan has revealed opportunities to strengthen the plan by ensuring that all current state requirements are accurately represented. Rather than updating components individually to comply with State law, it may be more efficient to consider updating all elements concurrently.
VI. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS – NO ACTION/ON-GOING/COMPLETED General Plan Implementation Program
No Action, On-going & Completed 2018-2022
IP#
Description
Implementation Status
Land Use Element
No Action
On-going
Complete
LU-1.1
New development sensitive to existing
X
LU-1.2
Discourage scale extremes btwn bldgs
X
LU-1.3
Require new development sensitivity
X
LU-1.4
Encourage architecture w/human scale
X
LU-2.1
Strengthen neighborhood identity
X
LU-2.2
Provide for economic/demographic pop.’s
X
X
LU-2.3
Various densities/lifestyles w/access
X
X
LU-2.4
Utilize mixed-use development
X
LU-2.5
Encourage preservation of housing stock
X
X
LU-2.6
Design for safety and privacy
X
LU-2.7
Improve housing with Code Enf. & asstnce
X
LU-2.8
Encourage lot consolidation in MFR
X
LU-2.9
Reqmt’s for small-lot subdivisions
X
LU-3.1
Diverse mix commercial/service commc’l
X
LU-3.2
Sufficient comm’cl land for build-out
X
LU-3.3
Ensure quality commercial signs
X
LU-3.4
Beautification of pedestrian areas
X
LU-3.5
Buffer residential from commercial
X
LU-3.6
Outdoor comm’cl design to residential
X
LU-3.7
Superior architecture on commercial
X
LU-3.8
Incorporate landscape plantings
X
LU-3.9
Incorporate design theme on large project
X
X
LU-3.10
Connect rear parking to front
X
LU-3.11
Separate delivery & pedestrian areas
X
LU-3.12
Screen outdoor storage from view
X
X
LU-3.13
Encourage 360 degree architecture
X
LU-4.1
Buffers between residential/industrial
X
LU-4.2
Diverse mix industrial/service businesses
X
LU-4.3
Discourage rezoning of industrial land
X
LU-4.4
Separation/buffers btwn res/industrial
X
LU-4.5
Minimize impacts to residential/industrial
X
LU-4.6
High quality architecture through design
X
LU-4.7
Incorporate landscape into quality design
X
LU-4.8
Separate delivery & pedestrian areas
X
LU-4.9
Full architecture when facing street
X
LU-6.1
Green building standards/LEED
X
LU-6.2
Promote sustainable building standards
X
LU-6.3
Promote sustainable building practices
X
LU-6.4
Reuse developed and vacant parcels
X
LU-6.5
Conserve natural resources
X
LU-6.6
Encourage infill development
X
LU-6.7
Public facilities compatible w/existing dev.
X
LU-7.1
Quality design in all new construction
X
LU-7.2
Exceed Title 24 requirements
X
LU-7.3
Support alternative construction materials
X
LU-7.4
Reuse developed and vacant parcels
X
LU-7.5
Conserve natural resources
X
LU-7.6
Encourage infill development
X
LU-7.7
Public facilities compatible w/existing dev.
X
LU-8.1
New development must pay for itself
X
LU-8.2
Ensure infrastructure supports devlpmt
X
LU-8.3
Allow density transfers & clustering
X
LU-8.4
Identify areas needing attention
X
LU-8.5
Adopt design standards to improve city
X
Circulation Element
No Action
On-going
Complete
CI-1.1
Improve public roadway system
X
CI-1.2
Establish street classification standards
X
CI-1.3
Ensure street design as planned
X
CI-1.4
Allow flexibility but don’t sacrifice plan
X
CI-1.5
Adopt a comprehensive transportation pln
X
CI-1.6
Annually adopt a CIP
X
CI-1.7
Use Fed/State/County funds to help
X
X
CI-1.8
Assure efficient use of others dollars
X
CI-1.9
Review roadway classifications
CI-1.10
New devlpmt provides roads/imprvmts
X
CI-1.11
Encourage alternative transportation
X
CI-1.12
Safe & efficient pedestrian paths
X
CI-1.13
Multi-use trail system
X
CI-1.14
Trails in easements of SCE/SBCFCD
X
CI-2.1
Strive for LOS D on all roads
X
CI-2.2
Use regional help to get to LOS D
X
CI-2.3
Use CIP to achieve LOS levels
X
CI-2.4
Develop policies to maintain LOS
X
CI-2.5
Maintain DIF program to maintain roads
X
CI-2.6
Synchronize signals to cut delays
X
CI-2.7
Review improvements for efficiency
X
CI-2.8
Reduce trips through TDMP
X
CI-3.1
Increase number of grade separations
X
CI-3.2
Work w/local agencies re: streets/signals
X
X
CI-3.3
Work w/railroads on grade separations
X
CI-4.1
Maintain Hesperia Airport
X
CI-4.2
Separate access on comm’cl devlpmnt
X
X
CI-4.3
Design residential streets for local traffic
X
CI-4.4
Develop measures for noise attenuation
X
CI-4.5
Develop compatible truck routes
X
CI-5.1
Provide travel alternatives to SOV
X
X
CI-5.2
Work w/local agencies on park/ride lots
X
CI-5.3
Participate with VVTA on routes
X
X
CI-5.4
Work with VVTA elderly/handicapped
X
Housing Element
No Action
On-going
Complete
1.1 Help low/moderate own homes
X
X
1.2 Use density bonuses for low/moderate
X
X
1.3 Work w/agencies&developers housing
X
1.4 Housing for homeless&lowest incomes
X
X
1.5 Energy conservation in housing
X
2.1 Enforce health/safety codes
X
2.2 Improve housing through task force
X
2.3 Offer rehab programs to low/mod
X
X
2.4 Help remove dangerous housing
X
X
2.5 Preserve existing low/mod housing
X
X
2.6 Offer services/facilities to help residents
X
X
3.1 Use Land Uses for variety of housing
X
3.2 Encourage housing near employment
X
3.3 Encourage residential in unused areas
X
3.4 Allow flexibility in zoning for housing
X
4.1 Remove constraints to housing
X
X
5.1 Provide fair housing info to residents
X
X
5.2 Equal access to housing special needs
X
5.3 Promote accessible units in housing
X
Open Space Element
No Action
On-going
Complete
OS-1.1
Designate open space for species
X
X
OS-1.2
Restrict uses in designated areas
X
OS-2.1
Select quality areas for open space
X
OS-2.2
Coordinate w/agencies trails/facilities
X
OS-2.3
Use open space to protect nat. resrcs.
X
OS-2.4
Identify land for passive/active rec.
X
X
OS-3.1
Develop policy to implement TDR
X
OS-4.1
Link open spaces for species migration
X
X
OS-4.2
Preserve open space thru standards
X
OS-4.3
Establish setbacks along washes
X
OS-5.1
Create process w/HRPD open space
X
OS-5.2
Provide 5 acre park per 1,000 residents
X
OS-5.3
Assess needs & work with HRPD
X
OS-5.4
Parks that meet all age needs
X
OS-5.5
Changeable facilities to meet demand
X
OS-5.6
Work with others to provide rec facilities
X
OS-5.7
Implement rec reqmts of MSFCSP
X
X
OS-5.8
>5du/ac must provide park
X
X
OS-6.1
Plan for interconnecting reg, trails
X
OS-6.2
Maintain/provide access to OS/facilities
X
X
OS-6.3
Trails plan to connect residents & OS
X
OS-6.4
Connect OS on east side of I-15
X
Noise Element
No Action
On-going
Complete
NS-1.1
Reduce noise in site plan & approval
X
NS-1.2
Use LU compatibility to control noise
X
NS-1.3
Enforce Title 24 noise insulation/testing
X
NS-1.4
Require acoustical analysis over 60dba
X
NS-1.5
Require bldg. design w/noise reduction
X
NS-1.6
Provide developers with noise rqmts.
X
NS-1.7
Outdoor use areas away from traffic
X
NS-1.8
Work with agencies re: noise
X
NS-1.9
Noisy areas away from sensitive uses
X
NS-1.10
Limit construction noise hours
X
NS-1.11
Limit delivery hours next to sensitive
X
NS-1.12
Implement night/day noise limits
X
NS-1.13
Control noise on construction sites
X
NS-1.14
Compatible land uses near airport
X
NS-1.15
Avigation easements near airport
X
X
NS-1.16
Review noise element when changes
X
NS-2.1
Control exposure of noise to people
X
NS-2.2
Evaluate vibration impacts of railroad
X
Conservation Element
No Action
On-going
Complete
CN-1.1
Promote drought tolerant vegetation
X
X
CN-1.2
Educate residents re: water conserving
X
X
CN-1.3
Promote reducing contamination
X
CN-1.4
Limit hydrology disturbance in devlpmt
X
CN-1.5
Work w/agencies re: safe water supply
X
CN-1.6
Encourage low water fixtures in building
X
CN-1.7
Require water conserving technology
X
X
CN-2.1
Prohibit devlpmt in drainage corridors
X
CN-2.2
Encourage reclaimed water use
X
X
CN-2.3
Protect open space that recharge water
X
CN-2.4
Implement purple pipe ordinance
X
CN-2.5
Require retention basins for recharge
X
CN-2.6
Coordinate policies with VVWRA
X
CN-3.1
Monitor impacts to drainage washes
X
CN-3.2
Preserve ideal habitat in major washes
X
CN-4.1
Preserve pristine open space
X
X
CN-4.2
Encourage preservation of open space
X
CN-4.3
Identify land suitable for preservation
X
CN-4.4
Require endangered species assmt
X
X
CN-4.5
Protect species as prescribed
X
X
CN-5.1
Encourage preservation of resources
X
X
CN-5.2
Require surveys for hist/cult/paleo
X
X
CN-5.3
All resources inventoried
X
X
CN-5.4
Coordinate with SBC Museum
X
X
CN-5.5
Notify Native Americans when needed
X
X
CN-6.1
Promote green building program
X
CN-6.2
Encourage green building/LEED
X
CN-6.3
Provide asstnce for energy efficiency
X
CN-6.4
Educate public re: energy conservation
X
X
CN-6.5
Coordinate w/SCE re: education
X
CN-6.6
Inform residents to contact provider
X
CN-6.7
Continue recycling and MRF
X
X
CN-7.1
Coordinate with RCOG on CAP
X
CN-7.2
Prepare & implement CAP
X
X
CN-7.3
Work w/neighbors on air quality
X
CN-7.4
Promote wind and solar use
X
CN-7.5
Promote ecofriendly bldg. materials
X
CN-7.6
Preserve land for wind/solar/etc.
X
CN-7.7
Conserve energy thru design
X
CN-7.8
Continue recycling and MRF
X
X
CN-7.9
Promote sustainable principles
X
CN-8.1
Require reduction of dust
X
X
CN-8.2
Reduce construction exhaust
X
X
CN-8.3
Work on ozone and PM10 plans
X
X
CN-8.4
Separate sensitive from polluters
X
CN-8.5
Minimize exposure to air pollution
X
CN-8.6
Review application for odor pollution
X
Safety Element
No Action
On-going
Complete
SF-1.1
All housing units comply w/Bldg Code
X
X
SF-1.2
Require geologic/seismic surveys
X
X
SF-1.3
Inspect grading operations
X
X
SF-1.4
Staff to have certs/credentials
X
X
SF-1.5
Liquefaction studies when needed
X
X
SF-1.6
Adopt Seismic Hazards Zonation Map
X
SF-1.7
Geological studies when near fault
X
SF-1.8
Encourage seismic assmnt old homes
X
X
SF-1.9
Provide info on hazard/disaster prep
X
X
SF-1.10
Water tank seismic upgrades
SF-1.11
Prepare disaster response medical
X
SF-2.1
Flood hazard reduction measures
X
X
SF-2.2
Require hydrological studies
X
X
SF-2.3
Continue National Flood Insurance
X
X
SF-2.4
Continue in Storm Ready Program
X
X
SF-2.5
No hazardous material in flood zones
X
X
SF-2.6
Essential/critical have disaster plan
X
SF-2.7
Regulate development in drainages
X
X
SF-2.8
Improve drainage systems citywide
X
X
SF-2.9
Identify repetitive flood properties
X
SF-2.10
Use floodplains for trails/parks/golf
X
X
SF-3.1
Require Fire Code compliance
X
X
SF-3.2
Inspections for fire hazards
X
X
SF-3.3
NIMS emergency response team
X
X
SF-3.4
Adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan
X
SF-3.5
Evaluate public notification systems
X
SF-3.6
Encourage fire sprinkler retrofit
X
SF-3.7
Ensure adequate fire response times
X
SF-3.8
Conduct annual fire flow tests
X
SF-3.9
CERT training for staff/residents
X
X
SF-3.10
Adopt Wildland-Urban interface code
X
SF-4.1
Identification of hazardous materials
SF-4.2
Coordinate emergency response
X
X
SF-4.3
Identify potential roadway hazards
X
SF-4.4
Reduce use of hazardous materials
X
SF-4.5
No hazardous businesses in flood zns
X
SF-4.6
Support recycling of hazardous matrls
X
X
SF-4.7
Monitor perchlorate in water supply
X
SF-5.1
Maintain Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
X
SF-5.2
Maintain emergency response team
X
SF-5.3
Maintain mutual aid agreements
X
X
SF-5.4
Participate in emergency response trg
X
X
SF-5.5
Fire Dept to assist critical care safety
X
X
SF-5.6
Maintain facility list for emergencies
X
SF-5.7
Help public w/emergency preparation
X
X
SF-5.8
Help public with mitigating emergency
X
SF-5.9
Identify shelters & get agreements
X
SF-5.10
Continue plans w/SIMS & NIMS
X
Appendix C: Past Accomplishments
Progress in Implementing Housing Programs
Program 1: First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program Objectives
Assist 20 low and moderate income first-time homebuyers.
Apply for federal HOME funds as necessary.
Increase the level of homeownership by reducing the number of foreclosed, vacant, and HUD-owned homes by 10 percent.
Progress
Between 2013 and 2018, the City provided assistance to four low-income households through the Seller Mortgage Carryback Program (SMCP) and CDBG Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). Similar to down payment assistance, the SCMP loan carries down a portion of the purchase price to make the mortgage affordable for low-income buyers. The loans are 30-year deferred with 0 percent interest. Selling NSP homes to low-income buyers was a requirement of the program. This loan makes it possible for the buyer to meet affordability standards set by the program and for the City to sell the home at a price that covers the City’s acquisition and rehabilitation costs, which is less than fair market value.
Continued Appropriateness: The City will continue to pursue funding to provide down payment assistance to lower- and moderate-income households. This program is included in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 2: Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
Objectives
Provide Section 8 rental assistance through the County of San Bernardino Housing Authority to 36 additional very low income households.
Provide information about Section 8 rental assistance at City website and public counters.
Progress
This federally funded program provides rental assistance in the form of a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher to very low income families, senior citizens, disabled, handicapped, and other individuals for the purpose of securing decent, affordable housing. The City is not a direct recipient of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, instead the San Bernardino County Housing Authority (HASB) obtains the vouchers and recipients of the vouchers may choose to use them in the City.
As of 2018, 242 households are receiving Section 8 assistance from the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino.
The City of Hesperia continues to work with the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino to maintain its Section 8 Rental Assistance lease-up rate at full utilization of contract authority.
Continued Appropriateness: This program represents a significant resource for extremely low- and very low-income households. This program is included in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 3: Affordable Housing Development
Objectives
Annually or as funding becomes available, issue NOFAs to solicit housing developers with experience in projects receiving State and Federal funding.
Purchase vacant and underutilized sites in targeted locations in order to provide sites for affordable multi-family or mixed-income housing developments and pursue land banking opportunities.
Continue to identify suitable sites for inclusion in the land bank.
Provide information of available sites to interested developers.
Provide information on incentives and funding available to facilitate affordable housing development. Prioritize funding allocation to affordable housing projects that include extremely low income units.
Achieve 672 affordable housing units between 2014 and 2021 (398 extremely low/very low and 274 low income units).
Annually evaluate the opportunity for pursuing affordable housing funds through the State Department of Housing and Community Development (e.g. HOME and Proposition 1C funds).
Progress
Between 2014 and 2021, the City facilitated the development of the following affordable housing projects in the City:
Villas Apartments West 96 Units (95 affordable units)
Villas Apartments East 96 Units (95 affordable units)
Bella Sky Apartments 24 units (3 affordable)
Granite Springs: 164-unit family housing (34 affordable units) Continued Appropriateness: The City will continue to facilitate the development of affordable housing. This program is included in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 4: Large Sites for Lower Income Housing
Objectives
Provide incentives on an ongoing basis throughout the planning period.
Progress
Due to economic conditions, no major development occurred in the City on large sites since adoption of the 2014-2021 Housing Element. Dissolution of redevelopment also resulted in the diminished funding for affordable housing.
Continued Appropriateness: The City will continue to facilitate the development of affordable housing. This program is included in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 5: Adequate Sites Monitoring
Objectives
Monitor the development of mixed use sites on a project-by-project basis to ensure remaining capacity is adequate to accommodate the City’s lower income RHNA.
Update the land inventory annually throughout the planning period.
Make the land inventory available to interested developers.
Progress
Due to the economic recession, no major development occurred in the City since adoption of the last two Housing Element cycles. Dissolution of redevelopment also resulted in the diminished funding for affordable housing. The land available in the City’s inventory has not been reduced since the 2014 Housing Element was adopted.
Continued Appropriateness: The City is committed to maintaining a residential Sites Inventory that is adequate to meet its RHNA. This program is included in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 6: Green Building Program
Objectives
Continue to develop a green building program.
Develop ordinance to promote use of LEED Certification (or a similar program) for new public buildings and large additions.
Provide incentives for solar and wind power to supplement energy consumption.
Include Green Building Program in adoption of 2010 California Building Code (effective January 1, 2011) Progress
The City adopted the mandatory measures as part of its adoption of the 2010, 2016, and 2019 building codes. The City has also adopted a Climate Action Plan that seeks to reduce GHG emissions by 29 percent from business as usual practices.
Continued Appropriateness: The City will continue to implement its green building strategies, including adoption of the 2019 building codes. This program is included in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 7: Assistance for the Homeless and Special Needs Populations Objectives
Assist 50 homeless persons and lower income persons at-risk of becoming homeless annually. This program benefits primarily extremely low income persons.
Participate in regional efforts to develop a continuum of care system for the homeless.
Coordinate with service providers to make available handouts of homeless resources at public counters.
Progress
In order to effectively address homelessness in a comprehensive manner, HUD asks cities to form Continuums of Care. A Continuum of care refers to an overall plan to coordinate the efforts of all involved parties to meet the needs of homeless persons and persons at risk of homelessness. The components of a continuum include homeless prevention, emergency shelter, transitional shelter, permanent supportive housing, and supportive services. The overall objective is to move homeless persons and families outside the service delivery system into emergency housing, then to transitional housing, and finally to self-sufficiency or permanent supportive housing.
The City’s Community Assistance Program provides grant funds to non-profit organizations in the City that provide services to un-homed residents. Each year 10-11 organizations are selected that receive grant funds.
Between 2014 and 2018, assistance was provided to 903 homeless persons.
Continued Appropriateness: The City will continue to provide supportive services for homeless individuals and support a “Continuum of Care” approach to deal with the many causes of homelessness. This program is included in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 8: City of Hesperia Township Program
Objectives
Actively pursue grants to fund this program.
Rehabilitate and improve 6 streets over the next five years (mid 2009-mid-2014) Progress
The City created this program in 2007 with redevelopment agency funding. Construction of two streets was completed in 2012. Additional streets will be completed as funding becomes available.
Continued Appropriateness: This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 9: Code Enforcement
Objectives
Provide code enforcement to 200 households within the designated low income enhancement areas to eliminate slum and blight.
Provide code enforcement assistance to 20 low income households.
Progress
The City continues to operate an effective code enforcement program.
Continued Appropriateness: This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 10: Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP) and Sewer Connection Program (SCP) Objectives
Provide 5 rehabilitation loans to assist low and moderate income households.
Provide sewer connections to 5 low and moderate income households.
Advertise program at City website and public counters.
Annually evaluate the City’s needs and funding available, and pursue additional State HOME funds as necessary.
Progress
Between 2014 and 2019, no households were assisted under this program. The HHA, HRLP and SCP is not currently active.
Continued Appropriateness: This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 11: Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (CDBG-HRLP) Objectives
Provide loans to rehabilitate 5 lower income housing units.
Advertise program at City website and public counters.
Progress
Between 2014 and 2019, 66 households were assisted under this program.
Continued Appropriateness: This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 12: Lead-Based Paint Education and Outreach Efforts Objectives
Provide lead-based paint education and outreach efforts to 100 low and moderate income households.
Provide lead-based paint testing as needed.
Progress
The City continues to provide outreach and education services regarding lead-based paint.
Continued Appropriateness: This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 13: Affordable Housing Monitoring
Objectives
Monitor affordable housing projects annually for compliance with affordability restrictions, income eligibilities, and housing quality standards.
Progress
No affordable housing project was at risk of converting to market-rate housing during the 2014-2021 planning period.
Continued Appropriateness: The City continues to monitor its affordable housing inventory, particularly those created with City participation. This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 14: Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan Objectives
Promote Specific Plan tools and provide information on sites available to interested developers.
Facilitate affordable housing development using Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside and other funding sources.
Financial Assistance is available through an application process and final approval of the City Council and Agency Board.
Shared parking, reduced parking, deferred fees, priority processing, infrastructure assistance, density bonuses, and design modifications are offered to projects in the specific plan area, as well as the entire City.
Progress
Due to the economic recession and depressed housing market, no significant housing development occurred in the Specific Plan area since its adoption. Three market-rate multi-family developments commenced construction in 2019.
Continued Appropriateness: This area continues to provide significant opportunities for future residential development. This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 15: Density Bonus
Objectives
Amend the Zoning Ordinance within one year of the adoption of the Housing Element to reflect current State Density Bonus law and to list existing specific incentives and regulatory concessions that will be offered by the City.
Progress
The City adopted revised density bonus provisions in its Development Code in 2011. The City offers and promotes density bonuses in conjunction with design concessions for enable developers to construct affordable units within the City. One project, consisting of 192 senior units, (a 28% density bonus) was approved in 2016, and is currently under construction.
Continued Appropriateness: The City will continue to promote the use of density bonus to create affordable housing. This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 16: Housing for the Homeless/Extremely Low Income Households Objectives
Amend the Zoning Code to address the provision of emergency shelters, transitional housing, supportive housing, and single-room occupancy housing.
Provide information of available sites to interested developers and organizations.
Progress
The Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan provides for two zones (Mixed–Use and Medium Density Residential) to permit emergency/homeless shelters. The design will be generally held to similar institutional uses, depending on the services offered by the shelter. These zones are in proximity to the City’s commercial core as well as the Civic Plaza. This enables the homeless to access services necessary to provide substance and maintain contact with society Continued Appropriateness: This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 17: Farmworker Housing
Objectives
Amend the Zoning Ordinance within one year of the adoption of the Housing Element to address the Employee Housing Act with regard to farmworker housing.
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit by right farm labor housing for 36 persons in a group quarters or 12 units intended for families on properties where agricultural uses are permitted.
Progress
The City has not yet amended the Zoning Code to address farmworker housing.
Continued Appropriateness: This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 18: Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Objectives
Create a process within one year of the adoption of the Housing Element for making requests for reasonable accommodation to land use and zoning decisions and procedures regulating the siting, funding, development and use of housing for people with disabilities.
Progress
The City has established a reasonable accommodation procedure.
Continued Appropriateness: This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Program 19: Fair Housing Support and Services
Objectives
Provide fair housing services and annual outreach meetings to assist residents, landlords, and housing professionals with fair housing problems.
Place fair housing information and resources at City website and public counters.
Progress
The City continues to provide fair housing service through fair housing service providers.
Continued Appropriateness: This program is continued in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
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