Compliance is achieved through
consultations with community
stakeholders and support agencies as
part of program evaluating and funding
decisions. The 6th Cycle Housing
Element Housing Plan describes how
each Program addresses fair housing
issues and contributing factors.
Government Code Section
11135 et seq.
Requires full and equal access to all programs and
activities operated, administered, or funded with
financial assistance from the state, regardless of
one' s membership or perceived membership in a
protected class.
Compliance is achieved through
promotion/ availability of activities and
programs to all persons of all
backgrounds to participate equally in
community programs and activities.
Density Bonus Law ( Gov.
Code, § 65915.)
Density bonus law is intended to support the
construction of affordable housing by offering
developers the ability to construct additional
housing units above an agency' s otherwise
applicable density range, in exchange for offering
to build or donate land for affordable or senior
units. Density Bonus Law also provides for
incentives intended to help make the development
of affordable and senior housing economically
feasible.
Compliance is achieved by
administration of Lathrop Municipal
Code Chapter 17. 81, Density Bonuses
and Other Incentives, which provides
for compliance with Government Code
Section 65915 et seq.
Housing Accountability Act
Gov. Code, § 65589. 5.)
Provides that a local agency shall not disapprove a
housing development project, for very low, low-, or
moderate income households, or an emergency
shelter, or condition approval in a manner that
renders the housing development project infeasible
for development for the use of very low, low-, or
moderate income households, or an emergency
shelter, including through the use of design review
standards, unless it makes certain written findings,
based upon a preponderance of the evidence in the
record.
Compliance is achieved through the
development review process consistent
with the Housing Accountability Act.
Additionally, the City is in the process
of preparing objective development
standards to facilitate an objective and
equitable review of applicable projects.
No -Net -Loss Law ( Gov.
Code, § 65863)
Ensures development opportunities remain
available throughout the planning period to
accommodate a
jurisdiction' sregional housing
need assessment RHNA) allocation, es3ecially for
The City' s draft Housing Element
identifies a surplus of sites with a
capacity to accommodate the City' s
RHNA allocation. The City has also
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Table 5. 1: Compliance with Fair Housing Laws
Law Description Compliance
lower- and moderate- income households. identified additional sites for accommodating any shortfall that may
occur with respect to anticipated
development density capacity, that may
be added to the site list if necessary.
Least Cost Zoning Law
Gov. Code, § 65913. 1)
Provides that, in exercising its authority to zone for
land uses and in revising its housing element, a
city, county, or city and county shall designate and
zone sufficient vacant land for residential use with
appropriate standards, in relation to zoning for
nonresidential use, and in relation to growth
projections of the general plan to meet housing
needs for all income categories as identified in the
housing element of the general plan.
Compliance is achieved through
adoption of the City' scomprehensive
General Plan ( 2023) and the
implementation of Housing Element
Housing Plan programs which commit
the City to maintaining adequate sites
identified to accommodate the City' s
RHNA at densities and intensities
consistent with those specified by site
in Chapter 4 and Appendix A.
Excessive Subdivision
Standards ( Gov. Code, §
65913. 2.)
Provides that, in exercising its authority to regulate
subdivisions a city, county, or city and county
shall:
a) Refrain from imposing criteria for design, as
defined in Section 66418, or improvements, as
defined in Section 66419, for the purpose of
rendering infeasible the development of housing
for any and all economic segments of the
community. However, nothing in this section shall
be construed to enlarge or diminish the authority of
a city, county, or city and county under other
provisions of law to permit a developer to construct
such housing.
b) Consider the effect of ordinances adopted and
actions taken by it with respect to the housing
needs of the region in which the local jurisdiction
is situated.
c) Refrain from imposing standards and criteria for
public improvements including, but not limited to,
streets, sewers, fire stations, schools, or parks,
which exceed the standards and criteria being
applied by the city, county, or city and county at
that time to its publicly financed improvements
located in similarly zoned districts within that city,
county, or city and county.
Compliance is achieved through the
implementation of a fair and equitable
development review process which is
administrated consistent with the
Excessive Subdivision Standards Act.
Limits on Growth Controls
Gov. Code, § 65302. 8.)
Provides that, if a county or city, including a
charter city, adopts or amends a mandatory general
plan element which operates to limit the number of
housing units which may be constructed on an
annual basis, such adoption or amendment shall
contain findings which justify reducing the housing
opportunities of the region. The findings shall
include all of the following:
a) A description of the city' s or county' s
appropriate share of the regional need for housing.
The City' s draft Housing Element and
the elements in the City' s adopted
General Plan do not include any
provisions which further limits ( relative
to the current Housing Element and
prior General Plan) the development of
housing, except such provisions as may
be required by state or federal laws.
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b) A description of the specific housing programs
and activities being undertaken by the local
jurisdiction to fulfill the requirements of subdivision c) of Section 65302.
c) A description of how the public health, safety,
and welfare would be promoted by such adoption
or amendment.
d) The fiscal and environmental resources
available to the local jurisdiction
Housing Element Law ( Gov.
Code, § 65583, esp. subds.
c)( 5), ( c)( 10).)
Section 65583 stipulates that the housing element
shall consist of an identification and analysis of
existing and projected housing needs and a
statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives,
financial resources, and scheduled programs for
the preservation, improvement, and development of
housing. The housing element shall identify
adequate sites for housing, including rental
housing, factory -built housing, mobile homes, and
emergency shelters, and shall make adequate
provision for the existing and projected needs of all
economic segments of the community.
Subdivision ( c)( 5) provides that, in order to make
adequate provision for the housing needs of all
economic segments of the community, the program
shall promote and affirmatively further fair housing
opportunities and promote housing throughout the
community or communities for all persons
regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status,
ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or
disability, and other characteristics protected by the
California Fair Employment and Housing Act ( Part
2. 8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3
of Title 2), Section 65008, and any other state and
federal fair housing and planning law.
Compliance is achieved through
preparation and adoption of a Housing
Element found to be in substantial
compliance with State Housing Element
law by the California Department of
Housing and Community Development.
Finding
The City has the capacity to provide education, outreach, and enforcement of fair housing laws through its CDBG funds, which fund its agreement with a fair housing service provider ( currently SJFHA). City staff is available to refer inquiries to SJFHA.
However, the number of complaints received by CCRD, despite lack of complaints to the City, indicates that the community needs to be better informed and educated regarding local available resources to assist residents with understanding their rights and providing assistance fair housing complaints. It is particularly noted that there were complaints were dismissed because the office was unable to locate the complainant. Programs 16 and 22 in the Housing Plan identify community education and outreach efforts to assist Lathrop residents with understanding their fair housing rights and being aware of local resources available for assistance.
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ANALYSIS OF AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL DATA AND LOCAL
KNOWLEDGE
This section presents an overview of available federal, state, and local data to analyze fair housing issues in Lathrop. These data sources are supplemented with local knowledge of existing conditions in the community to present a more realistic picture of fair housing concerns in Lathrop and a more informed perspective from which to base goals, policies, and programs to affirmatively further fair housing.
Local Knowledge and Other Relevant Factors
The City recognizes that segregation and discriminatory practices, including racially restrictive covenants and redlining, have occurred in the region and influenced patterns of discrimination and exclusion.
Racially Restrictive Covenants
Restrictive covenants were used to stabilize the property values of white families and caused segregation of neighborhoods.
Beginning in 1934, the Federal Housing Authority recommended the inclusion of restrictive covenants in the deeds of homes it insured. Racially restrictive covenants made it illegal for African Americans, as well as other people of color, to purchase, lease rent, or use homes ( unless as a servant).
In a landmark 1948 ruling, the Supreme Court deemed all racially restrictive covenants unenforceable. While Titles VIII and IX of the 1968 Civil Rights Act, also known as the Fair Housing Act, prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing in housing -related transactions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, marital status, and familial status, many restrictive covenants continue to remain in property deeds throughout San Joaquin County.
In 1980, Article 2 Housing Discrimination was added to the State Government Code, which included Section 12956. 2that allows a person who holds or is acquiring an ownership interest of record in property that the person believes is the subject of an unlawfully restrictive covenant in violation of subdivision ( I) of Section 12955 may record a document titled Restrictive Covenant Modification ( RCM).
In 2021, Assembly Bill 1466 made changes to the RCM processes and added Government Code Section 12956. 3, which imposes a state - mandated local program and opens the ability to all, including the County Clerk Recorder, to submit a RCM document for recording and redact the illegal restrictive language. As part of the new processes, the Office of the Recorder - County Clerk of San Joaquin County helps people whose property' s Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions ( CC& Rs) contain racially or otherwise unlawfully restrictive covenants prepare and record a Restrictive Covenant Modification. San Joaquin County has developed the RCM to identify and address unlawfully restrictive covenant language pursuant to GC Section12956. 3(b)( 1). The RCM addresses the following:
Identify unlawfully restrictive covenants
Redact unlawfully restrictive covenants
Track identified illegal restrictive covenants
Establish a timeline to identify, track, and redact unlawfully restrictive covenants Make index of recorded RCM documents available to the public Maintain original non -redacted recording
Provide status reports to the County Recorders Association of California Redlining
Separate from racially restrictive covenants, the Home Owners Loan Corporation ( HOLC) mapped regions and " redlined" areas, depicting " best" areas in green, " still desirable" in blue, "definitely declining" in yellow, and " hazardous" in red. This practice was known as " redlining". Known HOLC mapping for San Joaquin County includes mapping of the Stockton area, which shows diverse grades from " best" to " hazardous". The City is not aware of any HOLC maps for Lathrop or surrounding area.
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Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin ( HACSJ) The City of Lathrop works cooperatively with the Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin ( HACSJ), which administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The program assists very low income, elderly, and disabled households by paying the difference between 30% of an eligible household' sincome and the actual cost of renting a unit. Figure 6 shows housing choice vouchers and LIHTC- assisted housing by census tract. As shown in Figure 6, there are no public housing buildings and LIHTC- assisted housing in census tracts located in Lathrop. The closest public housing is located in Stockton and Tracy and the closest LIHTC- assisted housing is located in Manteca.
Analysis of Impediments
The purpose of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice ( Al) includes analysis of public and private policies, practices, and procedures that influence housing choice within San Joaquin County to fulfill its HUD requirement and remove barriers to fair housing choice for all residents within the service area covered by the Al, including the City of Lathrop. Below are some key findings related to Lathrop from the 2020 Al, and these findings are also reflected in the discussion of individual topics below.
The City of Lathrop is projected to be the fastest growing jurisdiction in terms of jobs, with an average annual change of 2. 3 percent by 2040, whereas the unincorporated parts of the County are projected to grow at the slowest annual average rate ( 0. 6 percent) among all jurisdictions.
Lathrop had lower than average percentages of units in sound condition and higher than average percentages of units in need of major repair.
Housing Report for San Joaquin Valley
Below are some key findings related to San Joaquin County from the Housing Report, and these findings are also reflected in the discussion of individual topics below.
San Joaquin County has the highest median household income at $ 64, 432; however, that is still only 86 percent of the statewide median;
San Joaquin County having the highest cost of living at $ 50, 797; A tenth of San Joaquin County workers commute over 90 minutes; San Joaquin County has the highest median home value in the region ($ 522, 211), which is still only about 72. 8 percent of the statewide median;
San Joaquin County had the greatest recent increase in home values, rising nearly $ 150, 00 since January 2020.
Integration and Segregation Patterns and Trends
To inform priorities, policies, and actions, Lathrop has included an analysis of integration and segregation, including patterns and trends, related to people with protected characteristics. Segregation generally means a condition in which there is a high concentration of persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or having a disability or a particular type of disability when compared to a broader geographic area. Conversely, integration refers to a condition in which there is a not a high concentration of persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or having a disability or a particular type of disability when compared to a broader geographic area. The following analysis will analyze levels of segregation and integration for race and ethnicity, persons with disabilities, familial status, age, and income to identify the groups in Lathrop that experience the highest levels of segregation.
Regional Patterns
In San Joaquin County, the region, and the cities of Stockton, Lathrop, Tracy, Ripon and Escalon, segregation is primarily an inter -jurisdictional rather than an intra- jurisdictional phenomenon ( that is, it is more apparent when comparing various jurisdictions rather than within the jurisdictions), noting that:
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There are notable clusters of Block Groups located along State Highways 4 and 28 where more than 70 percent of the population is Hispanic or Latino. There are also similar concentrations of Hispanic and Latino residents in French Camp and in the unincorporated area to the west of Lodi.
Relatively high levels of segregation for Hispanic and Latino residents compared to other minority groups, and an isolation score that is comparable to Non - Hispanic White residents. The areas with concentrations of minority residents also correspond somewhat with concentrations of lower - income households, although there are not racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty;
Diversity
Tracking the diversity of cities and counties throughout California is crucial to understanding the shifting demographics of race and ethnicity in California and the United States. Esri' s Diversity Index captures the racial and ethnic diversity of a geographic area in a single number, from 0 to 100. Scores less than 40 represent lower diversity in the jurisdiction while scores of greater than 85 represent higher diversity. Additionally, scores between 40- 55 represent low diversity, 55- 70 represent moderate diversity, and 70- 85 represent high diversity.
As shown in Figure 9, there generally appears to be higher diversity index scores throughout the City of Lathrop ( compared to its neighbors), with the highest diversity index score located at the central portions of the City. From 2010 to 2018, there has been a slight increase to the diversity index in the City, as illustrated in Figure 10. As shown in Figures 8 and 9, communities in San Joaquin County with 3 -group, 4 - group, and diverse neighborhood concentrations and higher diversity scores are somewhat more likely to be located in the more developed portions of the County than they are in the less developed portions of the County.
Table 5- 2 shows the demographic trends over time for the City and San Joaquin County. Since 2000, the percentage of population that are Hispanic residents has increased in the City from 38. 6% to 40. 1% at an increase rate of 1.5% compared to the County which has increased from 17. 7% to 27. 0% at a higher rate of 9.3%. The percentage of population that are Asian residents has increased in the City from 12. 8% to 26. 0% at an increase rate of 13. 2% compared to the County which has increased from 10. 8% to 18. 4% at an increase rate of 7.6%. The percentage of population that are White residents has decreased in the City from 38. 2% to 23.% at a decrease rate of 15. 0% compared to the County which has decreased from
57. 9% to 39. 1% at a rate of 18. 8%. In comparison to the County, there has been little change in the population of other racial and ethnic groups in the City from 2000 to current population.
Table 5. 2: Demographic Trends
Racial/ Ethnic 2000 2010 2020
Lathrop
White 38. 2% 24.% 23.%
Black or African American 4.% 4.8% 6.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6% 0.5% 0.%
Asian 12. 8% 22. 4% 26. 0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4% 0.8% 0.5% Some other race 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Two or more races 4.8% 1.7% 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38. 6% 45. 5% 40. 1%
San Joaquin County
White 57. 9% 47. 8% 39. 1%
Black or African American 9.2% 8.% 8.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Asian 10. 8% 14. 6% 18. 4%
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Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3% 0.5% 0.5% Some other race 0.3% 0.2% 0.7%
Two or more races 3.4% 3.5% 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17. 7% 24. 4% 27. 0%
Source: U. S. Census Bureau, Census, 2000, 2010, 2020.
Mapped Patterns of Integration and Segregation
Patterns of integration and segregation are also considered for people with disabilities, familial status, and income groups.
Relying primarily on data available from the US Census, it is possible to map and consider existing patterns which may indicate historical influences and future trends by census tract and census block groups.
Population with a Disability
As shown in Figure 11, the central and southwestern portion of the City has a higher percentage of persons with a disability.
As discussed in the Housing Needs Assessment section of the Housing Element Background Report, approximately 12. 0% of Lathrop' s population in 2020 had at least one disability. For persons ages 0 to 64, the most common disabilities are cognitive difficulty (22. 5%) and ambulatory difficulty ( 21. 8%). For the population of ages 65 and over, the most common disabilities are ambulatory difficulty ( 28.%) and independent living difficulty (23.%).
Looking beyond Lathrop' s boundaries, the census tracts in the City exhibit slightly lower concentrations of persons with disabilities compared to neighboring jurisdictions, as shown in Figure 11. Census tracts 51. 27, 51. 29, 51. 30, and 52. 02 in the City have a rate of disability that is between 10 - 20%. All other census tracts have a rate of disability less than 10%. Other San Joaquin County jurisdictions have similar proportion of population with disabilities indicating that the City of Lathrop does not have a disproportionate concentration of persons with disabilities nor a smaller percentage of persons with disabilities compared to the region) that might indicate barriers to this population. Based on this analysis, the City finds that there are not significant patterns of segregation impacting persons with disabilities living in Lathrop. Nonetheless, the higher concentration of persons with disabilities in census tract 51. 32 can be correlated with the community' solder resident profile.
Percent of Population 18 Years and Over in Households Living with Spouse Figure 12 identifies the percent of population over the age of 18 years and over in households living with spouse in Lathrop.
As shown in Figure 12, all census tracts in Lathrop have 40 to 60% of their population over the age of 18 years and over in households living with spouse, except census tract 51. 29 which has 20% - 40% of its population over the age of 18 years and over in households living with spouse. Countywide, the areas with higher concentrations of population over the age of 18 years and over in households living with spouse are located in less densely developed areas of the County, as illustrated in Figure 12. Dense communities have a lower percentage of population over the age of 18 years and over in households living with spouse. Based on this analysis, it appears that there are no significant patterns of segregation impacting population over the age of 18 years and over in households living with spouse in Lathrop. Other cities in San Joaquin County have different percentages of population over the age of 18 years and over in households living with spouse. Tracy, Ripon, and Escalon have majority of their census tracts that have 40% - 60% of their population over the age of 18 years and over in households living with spouse. Stockton, Manteca, and Lodi have more census trats that have 20% - 40% or less than 20% of their population over the age of 18 years and over in households living with spouse. Based on this analysis, the City finds that there are no significant patterns of segregation impacting children in married households in Lathrop, given that the concentration of married households has no correlation with the degree of diversity throughout the City.
Percent of Children in Married Households
As shown in Figure 13, married couple households are distributed evenly across different census tracts in Lathrop. Citywide, census tracts 52. 02 and 51. 22 are the only one census tracts with more than 80% of households as married couple households. All other census tracts have 40- 60% of their children in married households. It is noted that some census tracts with higher percentages of children in married households extends out into areas of the unincorporated County.
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Based on this analysis, the County finds that there are no significant patterns of segregation impacting children in married households in San Joaquin County, given that the concentration of married households has no correlation with the degree of diversity throughout the County. Countywide, the areas with higher percentage of children in married couple households are located in less densely developed areas of the County, as illustrated in Figure 12. Dense communities have a lower percentage of children in married couple households and this pattern is consistent throughout San Joaquin County. Census tracts within other cities and communities in San Joaquin County have similar percentage of children in married couple households as census tracts in Lathrop, with Stockton has slightly more census tracts that have 20 - 40% of children in married couple households.
Female - headed Households
Lathrop is also home to a number of female -headed households located throughout the community, with census tract 51. 29 exhibiting higher proportions than the rest of the City ( 20- 40% vs. <20%). Compared with other cities within the County, such as Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, and Escalon, Lathrop has less census tracts with higher percentage of female - headed households, as shown in Figure 14. Based on this analysis, the County finds that there are no significant patterns of segregation impacting female - headed households, given that the concentration of married households has no correlation with the degree of diversity throughout the County. Countywide, the areas with higher percentage of female -headed households are located in more densely developed areas of the County, as illustrated in Figure 14. Dense communities have a higher percentage of children in married couple households and this pattern is consistent throughout San Joaquin County.
Persons 65 Years of Age or Older
The City' s older residents, persons 65 years of age or older, are dispersed throughout the community, as shown in Figure 15.
The highest concentrations of senior residents are located in the central portion of the City, with census tract 51. 29 has 10 - 15% of its population over the age of 65 years. In contrast, all other census tracts have less than 10% of its population over the age of 65 years. As members of the community age - in -place ( remain in their residence as they get older), it is possible that some areas of the City will continue to see higher proportions of their neighborhood occupied by senior residents. Safe and convenient access to goods and services is especially important for seniors, who may have mobility limitations or minimum household income. Based on this analysis, the City finds that there are no significant patterns of segregation impacting senior residents, given that the concentration of senior residents has no correlation with the degree of diversity throughout the City.
Compared with some other cities and communities in San Joaquin County, Lathrop is the home of a lower percentage of senior residents.
Median Household Income
Patterns of moderately segregated economic wealth, as indicated by median household income, do exist in Lathrop, as illustrated on Figure 16. In general, areas with lower median household incomes are located in the center of the City with block group 1 of census tract 51. 29 is the only area in Lathrop that has a median household income between $ 30, 000 - 55, 000. All other census tracts have a median household income that is between $ 55, 000 - $87, 100 or $87, 100 - $125, 000.
Based on this analysis, the City finds that there are no significant patterns of segregation impacting low income residents, given that the concentration of median household income has no correlation with the degree of diversity throughout the City.
Compared with other cities in San Joaquin County, such as Tracy, and Escalon, Lathrop has slightly higher median household income. As shown in Figure 16, communities in San Joaquin County with lower median incomes are somewhat more likely to be located in the more racially and ethnically diverse portion of the County. As described throughout this Housing Element, the City is committed to supporting the development of housing affordable to lower income households in locations throughout Lathrop and has identified sites for future growth and development which are designed to promote a more balanced and integrated pattern of household incomes.
Findings
As previously discussed, there generally are higher diversity index scores throughout Lathrop. The City has considered trends and patterns related to integration and segregation based on racial and ethnic factors, disability, family status, seniors, and median household income. Based on this analysis, there are no distinguishable patterns of segregation, and the community appears to be well -integrated. As part of the City' s regular participation in the County Al, the City will continue to consider City of Lathrop I HBR- 136
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these patterns to determine any changes from current conditions. As described throughout this Housing Element, the City is committed to supporting the development of housing affordable to lower income households in locations throughout the City and has identified sites for future growth and development which are designed to promote a balanced and integrated pattern of race, ethnicity, age, disability, household type, and income.
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Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas ofPoverty (R/ ECAP) To assist communities in identifying racially/ ethnically concentrated areas of poverty ( R/ ECAPs), HUD has developed a census tract -based definition of R/ ECAPs. The definition involves a racial/ ethnic concentration threshold and a poverty test. The racial/ ethnic concentration threshold is straightforward: R/ ECAPs must have a non- white population of 50 percent or more.
Regarding the poverty threshold, Wilson ( 1980) defines neighborhoods of extreme poverty as census tracts with 40 percent or more of individuals living at or below the poverty line. Because overall poverty levels are substantially lower in many parts of the country, HUD supplements this with an alternate criterion. Thus, a neighborhood can be a R/ ECAPs if it has a poverty rate that exceeds 40% or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan/ micropolitan area, whichever threshold is lower.
As shown in Figure 26, according to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Dataset, R/ ECAPs found in San Joaquin County are located in Stockton and Lodi and their surrounding areas. No R/ ECAPs were identified in the City of Lathrop. Comparing Figure 9 ( Diversity Index) to Figure 16 ( Median Household Income), it appears that there are no significant patterns impacting census tracts with high diversity index and low median household incomes in the City. However, the City recognizes that at a regional level, it appears that some areas ranking in the highest diversity index categories appear to have the lowest median household incomes in the County. However, this pattern is not consistent. Other census tracts with the highest or higher diversity scores have relatively average -to -high median household incomes. As discussed in the Findings section, the Housing Plan includes programs to encourage increased diversity and housing opportunities throughout the City.
Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence ( RCAA)
According to the Housing and Community Development AFFH Guidance Memo, "segregation is a continuum, with polarity between race, poverty, and affluence, which can be a direct product of the same policies and practices." Therefore, both sides of the continuum must be examined. While HCD does not have a standard definition for RCAAs, looking at the percentage of the White population and median household income can provide a good indicator for areas of affluence.
In addition to RECAPs utilized by HUD, scholars at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs created the Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence ( RCAAs) metric to more fully tell the story of segregation in the United States3. RCAAs are defined as census tracts where 1) 80 percent or more of the population is White, and 2) the median household income is 125, 000 or greater ( slightly more than double the national median household income in 2016). Table 5- 3 looks at the median household incomes of White, non - Hispanic residents in Lathrop, as well as the County as a whole. There is no census tract in the City with a median household income of $ 125, 000 and a population that is 80 percent or more White. While there are no RCAAs in the City, there are RCAAs located throughout the region as shown in Figure 27. A RCAA borders Manteca to the southeast, encompassing a portion of Ripon, there are RCAAs in the vicinity of Stockton and Lodi, a significantly sized RCAA extends from south and west of the Tracy area and throughout much of the eastern, southern, and central portion of the Bay Area, and a large RCAA borders San Joaquin County at the Stanislaus County border.
Table 5-3: Median Household Incomes
Median Household Income Lathrop San Joaquin County
White Households 86, 983 78, 042
All households 90, 179 68,28
of white population 29. 7% 41. 0%
Source: U. S. Census Bureau, ACS16- 20( 5- vear estimates), Table S1903 3 Goetz, E. G., Damiano, A., & Williams, R. A. 2019. Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence: A Preliminary Investigation. Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research, Volume 21( 1) [pages 99- 124]. Available at: https:// www. huduser. gov/ portal/ periodicals/ cityscpe/ vol21num1/ ch4. pdf City of Lathrop I HBR- 147
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Disparities in Access to Opportunities
The Department of Housing and Community Development together with the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee ( TCAC) established the California Fair Housing Task Force to provide research, evidence - based policy recommendations, and other strategic recommendations to HCD and other related state agencies/ departments to further the fair housing goals ( as defined by HCD). The Task Force developed the 2022 TCAC/ HCD Opportunity Area Maps to understand how public and private resources are spatially distributed. The Task Force defines opportunities as pathways to better lives, including health, education, and employment. Overall, opportunity maps are intended to display which areas, according to research, offer low income children and adults the best chance at economic advancement, high educational attainment, and good physical and mental health.
The opportunity maps are made from composite scores of three different domains made up of a set of indicators. Based on these domain scores, census tracts are categorized as Highest Resource, High Resource, Moderate Resource, Low Resource, or areas of High Segregation and Poverty. Table 5- 4 shows the full list of indicators.
Table 5-4: Domains and List of Indicators by Factors
Domain Indicator
Economic Poverty
Adult education
Employment
Job proximity
Median home value
Education Math proficiency
Reading proficiency
High school graduation rates
Student poverty rates
Environmental CalEnviroScreen 3. 0 pollution indicators and values Source: California Fair Housing Task Force, Methodology for TCAC/ HCD Opportunity Maps, December 2020.
TCAC/ HCD Opportunity Area Maps
The Department of Housing and Community Development together with the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee ( TCAC) established the California Fair Housing Task Force to provide research, evidence -based policy recommendations, and other strategic recommendations to HCD and other related state agencies/ departments to further the fair housing goals ( as defined by HCD). The Task force developed the 2021 TCAC/ HCD Opportunity Area Maps to understand how public and private resources are spatially distributed. The Task force defines opportunities as pathways to better lives, including health, education, and employment. Overall, opportunity maps are intended to display which areas, according to research, offer low income children and adults the best chance at economic advancement, high educational attainment, and good physical and mental health.
According to the Task Force' s methodology, the tool allocates the 20% of the tracts in each region with the highest relative index scores to the " Highest Resource" designation and the next 20% to the " High Resource" designation. Each region then ends up with 40% of its total tracts as " Highest" or "High" resource. These 2 categories are intended to help State decision - makers identify tracts within each region that the research suggests low income families are most likely to thrive, and where they typically do not have the option to live — but might, if given the choice. The remaining tracts are then evenly divided into Low Resources" and " Moderate Resource".
The Task Force analyzed three domains ( Economic, Environmental, Education) to establish the resource category for each block group. The Economic Domain ( Figure 17) analyzes poverty, level of adult education, employment rates, job proximity, and median home value in each block group, while the Education Domain ( Figure 18) analyzes math/ reading proficiency, high school graduation rates, and the student poverty rate. The Environmental Domain ( Figure 19) looks at the CalEnviroScreen City of Lathrop I HBR- 148
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3. 0 Pollution indicators ( Exposures and Environmental Effect indicators) and processed values. Each Figure includes the locations of proposed sites to accommodate the 6th Cycle RHNA.
Figure 20 identifies the final resource categories of each census tract, as identified on the TCAC/ HCD Opportunity Map, as well as the locations of the proposed sites to accommodate the 6th Cycle RHNA.
Countywide, there are varying levels of opportunity with highest and high areas located predominantly in Tracy, Manteca, Ripon, and their surrounding areas. As shown in Figure 20. Low resource areas are generally located in the central portion of the County, including portions of Stockton, Lodi, and their surrounding areas. Within the County, areas designated as high segregation and poverty are located in Stockton and Lodi areas. As the Housing Report for the San Joaquin Valley 2022 identified, low resource areas tend to be predominantly Hispanic/ Latno concentrations within the region. In contrast, there is a notable high resource trend for communities with predominantly White populations in the San Joaquin Valley, which illustrates the mapping correlation to Census Data racial/ ethnic make- up. These resource patterns indicate that there may be significant racial disparities in accessing opportunity within the region.
All tracts of the City have low levels of opportunity ( see Figure 20) and the proposed sites to accommodate the 6th Cycle RHNA are located throughout the City in the same level of opportunity to the extent feasible, given the City' s existing built -out development pattern. Table identifies the resources levels by census tract and the corresponding scores for economic, educational and environmental indicators.
Table 5-: Opportunity Resource Levels by Census Tract
Census Tract Resource Level Economic Score Education Score Environmental Score
51. 30 Moderate Resource 0. 57 0. 66 0. 25
51. 29 Low Resource 0. 30 0. 66 0. 11
51. 27 Hich Resource 0. 60 0. 75 0. 29
52. 02 Highest Resource 0. 83 0. 97 0.6
51. 19 Moderate Resource 0. 72 0. 66 0.1
51. 22 Hichest Resource 0. 77 0. 96 0. 16
Source: California Department of Housing and Development, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Data and Mapping Resources, 2022.
The City of Lathrop has two census tracts designated as Highest Resource areas on the TCAC/ HCD Opportunity Map. Census tract 51. 29, which is designated as Low Resource areas, is located in the central portion of the City. There are no census tracts that are designated as High Segregation & Poverty areas within the City.
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FIGURE 17: TCAC ECONOMIC SCORE BY CENSUS TRACT
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Economic Opportunity
As described above, the Fair Housing Task Force calculates economic scores based on poverty, adult education, employment, job proximity, and median home values. As shown in Table 5- above, the overall economic scores in Lathrop range from
0. 30 to 0. 83. The economic scores are inconsistent in the City. Census tracts that have a less positive economic score are located in the northeastern portions of the City. Based on this analysis, the City finds that the concentration of low economic scores has no correlation with the degree of diversity throughout the City. The concentration of low economic opportunity census tracts correlates with the census tracts with the highest proportions of cost -burdened renters and the lowest median household incomes. The TCAC economic scores do not show strong correlations with other protected and sensitive classes.
These patterns are similar throughout the north San Joaquin County. Compared with other surrounding jurisdictions, Lathrop has a similar percentage of census tracts with higher economic scores.
Table 5-6. Employment by Characteristics and Regional ( City/ounty) Comparison Characteristic
Lathrop San Joaquin County Difference in
Employment
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Population 16 years
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17, 746 57. 1%7.0%47, 390 69. 4%6.0%12. 3%1.0%
Age
60 to 64 years 1,12 40. 2%3.5%40,45 51. 4%5.7%11. 2%2.% 65 to 74 years 1, 746 13. 3%11.%56, 655 20. 3%5.%7.0%5.6% 75 years and over 728 0.8% 0.%39, 294 4.5%1.7%3.7%1.7%
Race And Hispanic or Latino Origin
White alone 7, 684 58. 3%5.2%305, 138 54. 8%6.7%3.5% 1.5% Black or African
American alone 1, 071 42. 9%2.1%41, 369 49. 6%10. 9%6.7%8.% American Indian
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Two or more races 1, 636 59.%12. 9%69, 285 60. 1%9.1%0.6%3.8% Hispanic or Latino
oricin ( of any race) 6, 951 61.%6.1%217, 614 59. 4%7.9%2.% 1.8% White alone, not
Hispanic or Latino 4, 253 55. 8%5.8%196, 047 52. 7%6.3%3.1% 0.5% Population 20 to 64
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14, 021 68. 0%6.%430, 999 68. 8%6.8% 0.8%0.2%
Sex
Male 7, 087 77.%7.2%216, 859 75. 6%6.4%2.1%0.8%
Female 6, 934 58. 0%5.8%214, 10 61. 9%7.2%3.9% 1.4%
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2, 780 53. 1%12. 6%84, 943 61.%8.2%8.5%4.%
Poverty Status in The Past 12 Months
Below poverty level 1, 395 42. 9%3.9%50, 697 33. 0%24. 6%9.% 20. 7% City of Lathrop I HBR- 155
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At or above the
poverty level 12, 624 70. 8%6.8%372, 735 75. 0%5.4%4.2%1.4% Disability Status
With any disability 1, 735 40. 0%6.7%47, 244 34. 9%12. 4%5.1%5.7% Source: U. S. Census Bureau, ACS16- 20( 5- year estimates), Table S2301.
As shown in Table 5- 6 above, the City' s older population ( 60+) has a higher rate of employment per total population than the Countywide cohort and experiences slightly lower unemployment rates ( unemployed persons as total of the workforce) as the Countywide, except persons aged between 65 and 74 years. The only race in the City that experience significantly lower employment to population ratios than the Countywide average is Black or African American alone. All other races experience employment rates that are similar or higher than the County averages. All race/ ethnicities except Asian alone and Two or more races have a similar or lower unemployment rate than the Countywide average. The Asian alone population in Lathrop experiences 2. 7 percent higher unemployment than the Countywide average and the Two or more races population experiences 3. 8 percent higher unemployment than the Countywide average. Females in Lathrop, including females with their own children under 18 years of age, experience slightly lower rate of employment than the Countywide average. Similarly, females with their own children under 18 years of age experience slightly higher unemployment rate than the County average.
Regarding income levels, the City' s population that is below the poverty level experiences 9. percent higher rate of employment per total population and 20. 7 percent lower unemployment rate than the Countywide cohort. Persons with a disability in the City have a 5. 1 percent higher rate of employment to total working age population than Countywide.
Additionally, persons with a disability in the City have a 5.7% lower unemployment rate. It is noted that while the difference in employment to population ratio is assumed to result from less access for the purpose of the above discussion, there is also the potential in this category for persons who choose to not be in the labor force. This is different from the unemployment rate which measures persons that are in the labor force but are not employed.
As shown in Figure 21, the job proximity index varies in Lathrop. Generally, the eastern portions of the City have higher job proximity index scores than western Lathrop. On a scale from zero to 100 where 100 is the closest proximity to jobs, census tract 51. 19 has the lowest job proximity score, which is less than 20. The rest portions of the City have a job proximity score
that is similar with scores in some other San Joaquin County jurisdictions, including Tracy, Ripon, Escalon, and the norther areas in Stockton. Census tracts in Lodi and the southern areas of Stockton have relatively higher job proximity scores than census tracts in Lathrop. While the concentration of lower job proximity score census tracts does not show clear pattern with any protected and sensitive classes ( see Figures 8 through 16 for concentrations of protected classes by area) and does not appear to have a meaningful effect on the ability of protected groups to obtain a job, there are unemployment trends among protected classes as discussed above.
According to the San Joaquin Council of Governments ( SJCOG) jurisdiction fact sheet for Lathrop, between 2015 and 2020, the number of jobs in Lathrop increased from 5, 984 to 7, 459. According to the projection, employment in Lathrop will slowly increase to 10, 756 in 2035. The City' s General Plan Update identifies sites to provide a range of jobs, with the intent of increasing local employment and economic opportunities for City residents.
Educational Opportunity
Countywide, there are varying levels of educational scores. In Lathrop, the educational opportunity scores are generally moderate across census tracts. As shown in Table 5- above, the overall education opportunity scores in Lathrop range from
0. 66 to 0. 96. Generally, compared with other census tracts, census tract 51. 29 in the central portion of the City has lower educational outcomes.
Education scores are distributed unevenly in San Joaquin County with Tracy, Lathrop, Ripon, Escalon, and Lodi have most of their census block groups with moderate to high education scores. In contrast, Stockton and surrounding areas tend to have more census block groups with less positive economic scores. Compared with other jurisdictions in San Joaquin County, Lathrop tends to have moderate education scores. A review of the predominant racial and ethnic group concentration in San Joaquin Based on this analysis, the concentration of low economic opportunity census tracts does not show strong correlations with protected and sensitive classes.
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While educational opportunity scores are relatively even across the City and the adjacent unincorporated area, there is varied opportunity based on the schools of the MUSD and Banta Unified School District ( BUSD). ML SD has 2. schools, 4 of which are locatec in the City limits. as shown below in Table 5-7. BUSD has 6 schools, 4 of which are located in Lathrop. According to the California Department of Education' s California School Dashboard, in 2022 MUSD had an enrollment of 24, 154 students.
The ethnic/ racial make- up was: 5.% acrccrt African American, 0.4% American Indian, 10. 2% acrccr Asian, 5.4% perccrt Filipino, 57. 1% ocrccr Hispanic, 3.9% ocrccnt Ttwo or Mmore Braces, 1% acrccrtt Pacific Islander, and 16. 3% White. A total of 55. 6 percent of the District' sstudents come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, 22. 1 percent are English learners and 12. 6 percent are students with disabilities. Accordinc to the California Department of Education' sdata, in 2023- 24 BUSD had an enrollment of 3, 022 students. The ethnic/ racial make- up was: 5.4% African American, 1.6% American Indian,
30. 5% Asian, 13. 2% Filipino, 31. 0% Hispanic, 6.4% two or more races, 0.7% Pacific Islander, and 16. 3% White. The California School Dashboard provides outdated data recardinc socioeconomic conditions, with the data reflectinc a total BUSD enrollment of 168 students, versus the 3, 022 reported in other areas. It appears this data does not include the recent charter schools located in Lathrop that are most relevant to the community, reportinc that of the 168 enrolled students, a total of 77. 4% of the District' s students come from socioeconomically disadvantaced backcrounds, 41. 1% are Enclish learners, and 1.2% are enrolled in special education classes ( data for students with a disability is not tallied). MUSD hrs 29 sc- oo s, 4 of which - re locitcd ' r ' hc City imi s, as showr be ow .r Tab c 5 7.
Table 5-7: MUSD and BUSD Schools Performance
School Names/ Address English Language Arts Mathematics Manteca Unified School District 37. 2 points below standard 77. 1 points below standards Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
751 Stonebridge Lane
42. 1 points below standard 83. 4 points below standard Lathrop Elementary
15851 South Fifth Street
71. 8 points below standard 112. 4 points below standard Lathrop High
647 West Lathrop Road
22. 9 points above standard 88. points below standard
Mossdale Elementary
455 Brookhurst Boulevard
4. 1 points below standard 45. 7 points below standard
Banta Unified School District 77. points below standard 99. 5 points below standard River Islands Technolocy Academy 23. 9 points above standard 6. 7 points above standard NextGeneration STEAM Academy 9. 6 points above standard 16. 3 points below standard Banta Elementary 77. points below standard 99. points below standard River Islands Hich Newer school: standards data not yet available EPIC Academy 73. 9 points above standard 58. 1 points above standard MUSD 31. 6 points below standard 79 points below standard NOTE: SCORES BELOW THE MUSD AVERAGE SCORES ARE IN ITALICS.
SOURCE: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION' SCALIFORNIA SCHOOL DASHBOARD. 2024 As shown above, district - wide, MUSD has low English language arts scores ( 37_ 21-: 6points below standard) and low mathematics scores (77. 179 points below standard) and Banta Unified School District has low Enclish lancuace arts scores
77. :oints below standard) and low mathematics scores ( 99. 5 points below standard). The schools that have English Language Arts or Mathematics scores that lower than the district average include Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School, Lathrop Elementary School, and Lathrop High School in MUSD and Banta Elementary in BUSD. Development of River Islands has included multiple charter schools, includinc River Islands Technology Academy, NextGeneration STEAM Academy, EIPC Academy, and River Island Hich School, which improves access to hicher performinc schools, includinc River Islands Technolocy Academy and NextGeneration STEAM Academy, relative to the local districts. These charter schools do not have a specific enrollment boundary; : reference is Given to BUSD but is open to other students outside of the district, thereby also City of Lathrop I HBR- 157
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imrovinc access to educational oaoortunities for children throuchout Lathro . Residents of BUSD, which is much lower Jerforminc overall than MUSD, have Jrirority for enrollment in these charter schools. However, enrollment boundaries do not correspond to high concentrations of protected or sensitive classes and, similarly, access to higher - performing schools does not correspond to concentrations of particular race, income, disability, age, or familial characteristics.
Environmental Opportunity
Environmental health scores are determined by the Fair Housing Task Force based on CalEnviroScreen 3. 0 pollution indicators and values. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment ( OEHHA) compiles these scores to help identify California communities disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution. In addition to environmental factors pollutant exposure, groundwater threats, toxic sites, and hazardous materials exposure) and sensitive receptors ( seniors, children, persons with asthma, and low birth weight infants), CalEnviroScreen also takes into consideration socioeconomic factors. These factors include educational attainment, linguistic isolation, poverty, and unemployment. As shown in Table 5- above, the overall environmental scores in Lathrop range from 0.1 to 0. 29. Environmental scores distributed evenly within the City. As indicated by Figure 19, census tracts 51. 27, 51. 29, and 51. 30 have relatively higher environmental opportunity scores. A review of predominant racial populations, neighborhood diversity, household types, median income, persons with a disability, and seniors does not indicate that these areas correspond with any concentration of these protected classes in areas with lower scores versus higher scores. As shown in Figure 19, environmental scores distributed unevenly throughout the County, generally with lower environmental scores in southwestern areas and higher environmental scores in northeastern portions of the County.
A disadvantaged community or environmental justice community ( EJ Community) is identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency (" CaIEPA") as " areas that is disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation," and may or may not have a concentration of lowincome households, high unemployment rates, low homeownership rates, overpayment for housing, or other indicators of disproportionate housing need. In February 2021, the California Office for Environmental Health Hazard Assessment ( COEHHA) released the fourth version of CalEnviroScreen, a tool that uses environmental, health, and socioeconomic indicators to map and compare community' s environmental scores. In the CalEnviroScreen tool, communities that have a cumulative score in the 75th percentile or above ( 25 percent highest score census tracts) are those that have been designated disadvantaged communities under SB 535. Communities that are identified as an EJ Community based on their cumulative pollution exposure score are targeted for investment through the State cap -and -trade program. However, the condition of these communities poses fair housing concerns due to disproportionate exposure to unhealthy living conditions. As shown in CaIEPA' s Disadvantaged Communities Map, all census tracts in Lathrop are designated as EJ neighborhoods. Therefore, environmental conditions do not correspond to high concentrations of protected or sensitive classes. Based on this analysis, there are no discernible patterns of concentration of protected classes in the City' s areas with the less positive environmental outcomes.
Transportation
Availability of efficient, affordable transportation can be used to measure fair housing and access to opportunities. San Joaquin Regional Transit District ( RTD) is the regional transit provider for San Joaquin County, serving the Stockton Metropolitan Area and the County. County Hopper is a deviated fixed - route service serving San Joaquin County and providing intercity connections between Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, Lathrop, and Escalon. There are 5 weekday routes that operate from 5: 30 a. m. to 9: 00 p. m.
The City is served by two County Hopper bus routes, including routes 90 and 97. Generally, the whole Lathrop is evenly served by County Hopper routes. Comparing the City' stransportation accessibility to the distribution of protected classes, the City finds that the access to transit has no correspondence with the concentration with protected classes. There is no discernible connection between access to transit and location of areas with any predominant population by race or ethnicity or with concentrations of seniors.
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Overall, it appears that residents of Lathrop have varied levels of access to opportunities, ranging from low resource to highest resource. As shown in Table 5-, the educational, economic, and environmental opportunity scores also vary across census City of Lathrop I HBR- 158
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tracts in the City. New employment -generating areas designated by the General Plan Update are envisioned to provide new employment opportunities, including skilled and high - quality jobs, to improve economic outcomes for City and regional residents. New mixed - use development in the City is envisioned to provide new safe residential housing units, new employment opportunities, and new space for the development of commercial projects offering a variety of goods and services.
Moreover, by bringing residential units and jobs closer together, the City strives to reduce vehicle miles traveled, reduce Greenhouse Gas ( GHG) emissions, and improve air quality, thereby working to improve access to higher levels of environmental health.
C. DISCUSSION OF DISPROPORTIONATE HOUSING NEEDS
The analysis of disproportionate housing needs within Lathrop evaluated existing housing need, need of the future housing population, and units within the community at - risk of converting to market -rate.
FUTURE GROWTH NEEDS
The City' s future growth need is based on the RHNA, which allocates production of 2, 386 very -low and 1, 498 low income, 1, 342 moderate, and 3, 176 above moderate units to the City for the 2023-031 planning period. Figures 2 and 3 show that proposed affordable units are dispersed throughout the community, to the extent feasible based on the City' s largely built - out land uses in its core area, and do not present a geographic barrier to obtaining affordable housing. In addition, the City actively promotes the opportunity for residents to develop, and development projects to include, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units as a way to accommodate additional development at all income levels throughout the community.
Appendix A of this Housing Element shows the City' s ability to meet its 2023-031 RHNA need at all income levels. This demonstrates the City' s ability to accommodate the anticipated future affordable housing needs of the community.
EXISTING NEEDS
The San Joaquin County Al indicates that a significant percentage of residents throughout San Joaquin County experience housing needs, defined by HUD as cost burden, severe cost burden, overcrowding, and incomplete kitchen or plumbing facilities, with the rate of these needs varying by group and location. Significant contributing factors to disproportionate housing needs in San Joaquin County are identified in the Housing Report of San Joaquin Valley as:
Available, affordable units in a range of sizes
Resident displacement due to economic pressures
Few private investments in specific neighborhoods
Few public investments in specific neighborhoods, including services or amenities Few renter protections
Few protections for mobile home park residents
Land use and zoning laws
Lending discrimination
Few rental relief programs for people at risk of homelessness As described in Chapter 6 of this Background Report, the City works with affordable housing developers to help facilitate the development of housing for lower income households. Lathrop has no rent -restricted units. The City actively works with affordable housing developers to identify and evaluate potential sites and to expand opportunities for lower income households throughout the City.
Cost Burden
A household is considered cost burdened if the household pays more than 30% of its total gross income for housing costs.
For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For homeowners, housing costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
Figures 23 and 24 indicate renter households and owner households demonstrate similar patterns of overpayment. For renter City of Lathrop I HBR- 159
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households, census tracts 52. 02 and 51. 27 have a percentage of the population overpaying in the 20 - 40% range, and other census tracts within the City have a percentage of the population overpaying in the 40 - 60% range. For owner households, census tracts 51. 29 is the only census tract that has a percentage of the population overpaying in the 40 - 60% range, and other census tracts within the City have a percentage of the population overpaying in the 20 - 40% range. Overpayment increases the risk of displacing residents who are no longer able to afford their housing costs. To address displacement risks due to overpayment, the City will provide incentives to encourage affordable development ( Programs 1, 2, and 18), will develop a targeted program to connect lower income residents with affordable homeownership and rental opportunities within the City Program 17), and will continue to provide and seek additional Housing Choice Vouchers and other forms of direct assistance Program 6).
As discussed previously in the Background Report, 32. 6% of renters in Lathrop overpay for housing. As shown in Table 2- 10 of the Housing Needs Assessment section of the Housing Element, 75. 5% of renters overpay for housing and 35. 8% of the extremely low income renters severely overpaying for housing ( over 50% of their monthly income). As shown in Figure 23, these renters are not concentrated in any areas of the City. As shown in Table 2- 10 of the Housing Needs Assessment section of the Housing Element, 72. 6% of homeowners overpay for housing and 54. 8% in the extremely low income group severely overpaying for housing. Figure 24 shows the concentrations of cost burden on homeowners in the City of Lathrop. There is a concentration of homeowners who overpay located in the census tracts in central Lathrop.
According to data reported in the 2020 Al, the most common problems in San Joaquin County are Severe Housing Cost Burden and Housing Cost Burden, representing 30. 8 percent and 24. 6 percent of all problems, respectively. As the 2020 Al identified, 8. 6 percent of Small - Related and 3. 5 percent of Large - Related households earning up to 80 percent AMI in the Urban County are cost burdened or severely cost burdened. This trails the prevalence of such cost burdened households statewide. However, elderly households with incomes up to 80 percent AMI in the Urban County are cost burdened at a higher rate than in California as a whole. In California, 8. 4 percent of elderly households were cost burdened, compared to 9. 8 percent in the Urban County. From 2010 to 2020, the median home value of Lathrop increased 17. 4% from $ 458, 500 in 2010 to 538,00 in 2020. The median sales price for a single- family home in Lathrop in 2022 was $746, 000. Figures 23 and 24 show the concentrations of cost burden by renter and homeowners Countywide. As seen in the figures, there are concentrations of cost burdened renters and homeowners Countywide.
Overcrowding
Typically, a housing unit is considered overcrowded if there is more than one person per room and severely overcrowded if there are more than 1. 5 persons per room. According to data reported in the San Joaquin County Al, after cost burdens, the most common problem is overcrowding, which accounts for 7. 5 percent of all reported housing problems.
As shown in Table 2- 8 in the Housing Needs Assessment, the average household size in Lathrop was 4. 10 persons in 2020.
As described in Table 2- 35 in the Housing Needs Assessment section of the Housing Element, 5.3% of owner -occupied homes and 3.8% of renter -occupied homes are overcrowded, and a total of 9.1% of all households in Lathrop are overcrowded. The average household size was lower for renters ( 4. 32 persons); owner households had an average size of
4. 04 persons. As Figure 25 indicates, census tracts with higher percentages of overcrowded households are located in the central and northern portions of Lathrop. Compared with other jurisdictions within the County, such as Stockton, Tracy, and Lodi, Lathrop has similar percentage of households that are overcrowded. In contrast, Ripon and Escalon have less percentage of overcrowded households than Lathrop.
Sensitive Communities
The Urban Displacement Project ( UDP) developed methodology for identifying " sensitive communities" where residents may be particularly vulnerable to displacement. The UDP methodology focuses on two key components: 1) neighborhoods with a high proportion of residents vulnerable to displacement in the case of rising housing costs, and 2) market - based displacement pressures present in and/ or near the community. Communities were designated sensitive if they currently have populations vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased redevelopment and drastic shifts in housing cost. Vulnerability includes metrics for the percentage of very low- income residents, renters, people of color, and very low- income households that are severely rent burdened ( spending 50 percent of income on rent). Market -based displacement pressures include percent City of Lathrop I HBR- 160
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change in rent between 2012-017 above county median rent increases, and/ or a rent gap ( meaning rent is substantially lower than rent in surrounding areas). Through this approach, the UDP identified 27 percent of census tracts in California as sensitive.
As shown in Figure 22, sensitive communities are located in the central portion of Lathrop, including census tract 51. 30. It is notable that this area of sensitive communities corresponds to the City' s highest percentage of cost -burdened renter households.
Substandard Housing
While the San Joaquin County Al identified that housing needs throughout San Joaquin County include incomplete kitchen or plumbing facilities, it did not address substandard housing. However, residents of aging housing or housing built without a permit can be expected to experience more housing quality issues than residents of newer housing and housing built to code.
As discussed in the Background Report, the 2016-020 ACS data indicates that 6.9% of the housing in Lathrop is greater than 50 years old ( i.e., built before 1970). Typically, housing over 30 years of age is more likely to have rehabilitation needs that may include plumbing, roof repairs, electrical repairs, foundation rehabilitation, or other significant improvements. While it is likely that some homeowners have conducted ongoing maintenance to maintain the value of their homes, it is likely that many of these homes need some degree of repairs. The core area of eastern Lathrop has a higher rate of older homes than the remainder of the City and a higher rate of housing units in need of repair. Two Lathrop neighborhoods located east of Interstate 5 evidence scattered units with a higher need for housing repairs and investment than other neighborhoods in the community: 1) the area from 5th Street to 7th Street between Lathrop Road and 0 Street, and 2) the area generally located between Warren Ave and West Lathrop Road between South Harland Road to residences along Avon Avenue. These two areas also lack curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. In these areas, the older homes often need one or two moderate repairs, including re -roofing, window replacement ( to increase efficiency), plumbing repair or upgrades, electrical repair or upgrades, and siding repair or replacement. Based on the age of housing, observations of City staff, and input from the housing condition survey, it is estimated that less than 1 percent of the Citys housing stock ( less than 69 units) is dilapidated and requires significant improvements or replacement and approximately 5 percent of the stock ( 348) units are in need of one or more major repairs. Concentrations of senior households, persons with a disability, lower household incomes, and high and moderate diversity do not correspond to areas with concentrated substandard housing, as concentrations of these populations existing in various areas of the City. However, there is a higher rate of female - headed households with children located in the area generally between Warren Ave and West Lathrop Road between South Harland Road to residences along Avon Avenue.
In some cases, the cost of repairs can be prohibitive, resulting in the owner or renter living in substandard housing conditions or being displaced if the house is designated as uninhabitable or during rehabilitation. According to Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy ( CHAS) data compiled by the U. S. Census Bureau, approximately 38. 6% of Lathrop households have at least one housing problem, which may include overcrowding, lack of a complete kitchen, lack of complete plumbing, or cost burden. Households earning less than 30 percent AMI make up a very small share ( 5.1%) of households in Lathrop but 61. 8% of them experience at least one of the four housing problems. Households earning 30 to 50 percent AMI are the most likely to experience at least one of the four housing problems ( 86. 3%). About 78. 0% of households earning 50 to 80 percent AMI and about 57. 6% of households earning 80 to 100 percent AMI experience at least one of the four housing problems.
Households earning more than 100 percent AMI are least likely ( 22. 4%) to experience a housing problem. Additionally, about
49. 2% of renter households are likely to experience at least one housing problem while about 34.% renter households are likely to experience at least one housing problem. As identified above, many homeowners and renters in Lathrop are cost burdened, and may represent a
large portion of the 38. 6% of households with a housing problem identified in the CHAS.
Homeless
As discussed in Chapter 2, there are approximately 14 unsheltered homeless residents in Lathrop, which is approximately 0. 1 percent of the regional unsheltered population. The City' s efforts to assist this population include a police officer that works with outreach groups and contracting with Inner City Action to link homeless persons and households to services, housing, and other assistance. Due to their unhoused condition, the homeless population is experiencing displacement.
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Displacement Risk
As previously discussed, there are no deed - restricted affordable units currently at -risk of converting to market - rate within the next 30 years. The City also has a number of units which are affordable to lower income families but are not deed - restricted.
As described earlier in this Background Report, the City plans to accommodate the vast majority of its 2023-031 RHNA allocation on parcels designated for high density residential development and mixed -use development, with a focus on new development near activity centers, which have good access to transportation facilities, amenities, and infrastructure. Moreover, given that the new residential development will happen primarily in undeveloped areas and in areas envisioned to support mixed -use development, it is expected that residential uses will be developed alongside complementary commercial and civic uses, which will help facilitate bringing jobs and housing closer together. Underdeveloped residential sites are also identified as helping to meet a portion of the City' smoderate- and above - moderate income units; based on the net addition of units at these locations ( which currently generally provide units affordable to moderate- and above - moderate income households) and that the majority of these sites have a single unit and are not redeveloping large amounts of existing housing, there is not a significant displacement risk associated with the City' s current affordable housing stock as a result of new development.
The City recognizes that even though it has identified sufficient land to accommodate its RHNA allocation at all income levels, there is still the potential for economic displacement because of new development and investment. This " knock -on" effect can occur at any time, and it can be challenging for the City to predict market changes and development patterns which have the potential to impact rental rates and sales prices for housing available in the marketplace. To date, the City has no evidence that new development ( affordable or market -rate) has resulted in economic displacement. However, the City recognizes that economic displacement might occur in the future.
As shown in Figure 22, the central areas of the City, are considered " Sensitive Communities" where residents may be particularly vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased redevelopment and shifts in housing costs. Communities were designated sensitive if they currently have populations vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased redevelopment and drastic shifts in housing cost. Vulnerability is defined as share of very low income residents is above 20% in 2017 and the tract meets one other criterion related to renters, diversity, and housing burden. While the majority of sites are vacant, there are a few underutilized housing sites located in census tracts designated " Sensitive Communities" that could potentially displace existing residents due to redevelopment.
The City has also considered the risk of displacement specifically for protected classes, including persons with disabilities, female -headed households, seniors, and nonwhite residents ( as discussed previously throughout this Background Report).
The majority of sites are not located in areas with high levels of female -headed households, senior residents, and lower income households, however, there are several sites located in areas with higher concentrations of these groups and these groups appear to be more vulnerable to potential future displacement. However, these sites continue to represent the most appropriate locations to accommodate future development given their proximity to transit corridors, underdeveloped property conditions, blighted conditions, and opportunity to develop mixed - use projects.
As discussed above, Program 22 has been included in the City' s Housing Plan to study and address issues related to future displacement, and the City remains committed to maintaining its existing affordable housing stock, which includes affordable units throughout the City, including in census tracts with high levels of [ identify any concentrations more vulnerable to displacement based on final sites]. To the extent that future development occurs in areas where there is existing housing, all housing must be replaced according to SB 330' s replacement housing provisions ( Government Code Section 66300). SB 330 also provides relocation payments to existing low income tenants. The State has also adopted " just cause" eviction provisions and statewide rent control to protect tenants from displacement.
Research has shown that low income renter populations are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards and that housing tenure is a telling determinant of social vulnerability to disasters. Renters bear the brunt of the existing affordable housing shortage, and their adaptive capacity to cope and recover from the impacts of environmental hazards may be reduced due to systemic inequities and limited resources. As discussed in the Constraints section under Environmental Constraints, environmental hazards affecting residential development in the City include geologic and seismic hazards, flooding and inundation hazards, and hazardous materials release. The Municipal Code and State law address flood control and geologic City of Lathrop I HBR- 162
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and seismic hazards to protect new development and ensure that new development does not adversely affect existing development. Liquefaction and other seismic - related issues are addressed by the State Universal Building Code ( UBC). Various State and federal regulations control the use, storage and transportation of hazardous materials.
Disaster -Driven Displacement
As identified in HCD' s AFFH Guidance ( April 2021), research has shown that low- income renter populations are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards and that housing tenure is a telling determinant of social vulnerability to disasters. Renters bear the brunt of the existing affordable housing shortage, and their adaptive capacity to cope and recover from the impacts of environmental hazards may be reduced due to systemic inequities and limited resources. Furthermore, renters also face the added physical challenges because they do not control the housing units they live in, and are more likely to be displaced post -disaster because of the following forces:
Lack of control of when or if their housing unit will be rebuilt, Lack of control of the maintenance or possible addition of resilience investments to the property, Fewer financial resources to rebuild rental housing than for homeowners, Rental price increases as rental housing supply decreases, Evictions, and
More likely to live in housing typologies such as apartments or duplexes, which can take longer to rebuild post - disaster.
Figure 4 identifies environmental hazards in the Lathrop area.
Findings
Disproportionate housing needs" generally refers to a condition in which there are significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing need when compared to the proportion of members of any other relevant groups, or the total population experiencing that category of housing need in the applicable geographic area.
To protect tenants and residents from displacement, the City has included Program 22 ( see Housing Plan Table 1) to enact tenant and resident protections, including an eviction protection and rent stabilization ordinance and ensuring displaced lower and moderate income households receive priority for new housing opportunities. The City has included Program 19 which supports homebuyer assistance and Programs 8, 17, and 19 assist homeowners and renters with emergency repair, weatherization, accessibility, and other improvements to promote safe and decent housing. To prevent residents occupying or being displaced from substandard housing, the City will continue to provide housing rehabilitation programs and will seek funding to assist homeowners with rehabilitation and repair costs to reduce displacement associated with housing conditions as described by Programs 8, 17, and 19.
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FIGURE 22: SENSITIVE COMMUNITIES
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D. SITES INVENTORY
AB 686 requires that jurisdictions identify sites throughout the community in a manner that is consistent with its duty to affirmatively further fair housing. The site identification includes not only an analysis of site capacity to accommodate the RHNA provided in this section), but also considers whether the identified sites serve the purpose of replacing segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns, transforming racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity. This section analyzes the role of all sites, regardless of income level, in assisting to affirmatively further fair housing. However, special attention is paid to those sites identified to accommodate a portion of the City' s very low- and low- income RHNA to ensure that the City is thinking carefully about how the development of new affordable housing options can promote patterns of equality and inclusiveness.
Table 5- 8 presents the geographic distribution of RHNA sites by income category and socio- economic characteristics to relate the selected sites to indicators of fair housing issues. It should be noted that Table 5-8 only shows sites identified in the Sites Inventory to accommodate the RHNA, and does not take into account ADUs, which are permitted throughout the City and would not have a concentrated impact on any one census tract.
As shown in Table 5-8, sites at all income levels, including the lower income RHNA sites, are distributed across the City, increasing the potential for mixed income communities and a variety of housing types to meet Lathrop' s housing needs. East Lathrop ( Le., Census Tracts 51. 27, 51. 29, and 51. 30) contains the greatest number of total sites ( primarily small in -fill sites), while western Lathrop areas have the most capacity to accommodate new development. West Lathrop includes the most in - demand locations for new multifamily development in the City, and the high densities allow for the greatest number of realistically developable multifamily units at all income levels. West Lathrop provides opportunities for new housing for all income categories, not just lower - income categories, in an area near goods, services, jobs, and transit, thereby providing new housing choices in an area of improving opportunity. Other areas identified to accommodate a relatively high number of sites include predominantly master- plannedsuburbar neighborhoods in western Lathrop ( i.e., Census Tracts 51. 19 [Central Lathro) and Mossdale Villace and 52. 02 River Islands]).
The City plans to focus on new development and redevelopment along the City' s major transportation corridors and near activity centers, which have good access to transportation facilities, amenities, and infrastructure. The sites inventory works in tandem with programs in the Housing Plan to expand housing choice and access to opportunity by providing for a variety of housing types throughout Lathrop, improving access to opportunity, and promoting agency and equity for those with disproportionate housing needs
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Table 5-8: Distribution of RHNA Capacity by Census Tract Census
Tract/
Census
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Units
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AFFH Indicators
Segregation & Integration
Access to
Opportunity Displacement Risk
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Household
Income
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Rate
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Typologies
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Index
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2 609 0 0 0 1617 58, 073 84. 0
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Source: US Census, 2017-021 ACS; California Department of Housing and Community Development, AFFH Data and Mapping Resources, https.// a/ fh- data- resources- cahcd. hub. arcgis. com, accessed September 28, 2023.
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1. SEGREGATION/ INTEGRATION
Figure 8 shows the sites identified to meet Lathrop' s
RHNA allocation in relation to racial/ ethnic concentration and Figure 9 shows the sites identified to meet Lathrop' s
RHNA allocation in relation to racial/ ethnic diversity. All the City' scensus tracts are comprised of 3 Group Mixed races/ ethnic group. The City has identified proposed sites to accommodate its RHNA at locations throughout the City. As shown in Table 5- 8 and Figure 8, proposed sites, including very low- and low- income RHNA sites, are located throughout the community and are not concentrated in areas of any specific races/ ethnic groups or areas of low diversity. The sites would provide opportunities for new housing for all income categories, not just lower -income categories, and would encourage further racial/ ethnic integration throughout the City. As shown, the RHNA is well - distributed throughout the City' s various neighborhoods, and neighborhoods have been identified to accommodate a mix of lower, moderate-, and higher -income sites; therefore, the locations of sites designated to meet the City' svery low- and low- income RHNA allocation are not expected to contribute to patterns of isolation or segregation for neighborhoods concentrated by any specific racial/ ethnic groups or with a higher/ lower diversity index.
Figure 11 shows the sites designated to meet Lathrop' s RHNA allocation in relation to the concentration of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities are distributed throughout the City, with a higher percentage of persons with disabilities concentrated in central and southeastern portions of the City. Census tract 51. 27, 51. 29, 51. 30, and 52. 02 have the highest percentage ( 10% - 20%) of persons with disabilities in the City. These census tracts with the highest rate of persons with disabilities contain a combined 1, 870 721very low income ( 6967% of very lowef income RHNA sites), 1,' 74 178 low income 6867% of low income RHNA sites) 1, 406472 moderate income ( 9996% of moderate income RHNA sites), and 1, 9722 878 above moderate income units (6073% of above moderate income RHNA sites). The sites inventory contains sites for all income levels in these areas and lower income sites are not concentrated in areas with already high levels of disability. As shown, proposed very low- and low- income sites are located throughout the community and are not concentrated in areas with high proportions of persons with disabilities. The locations of sites designated to meet the City' s very low- and low- income RHNA allocation are not expected to contribute to patterns of isolation or segregation for persons with disabilities.
Figure 14 shows the sites designated to meet Lathrop' s RHNA allocation in relation to female - headed households. Female - headed households are unevenly distributed throughout the City, with a higher concentration of female -headed households located in census tract 51. 29. This census tract was identified to contain no lower income-, no moderate income-, and 256 above moderate - income units. As shown, proposed very low- and low- income sites are located throughout the community and are not concentrated in areas with high levels of female -headed households. While some sites are identified in census tract 51. 29, the majority of sites are located outside of this census tract, in areas with lower proportions of female -headed households. The locations of sites designated to meet the City' svery low- and low- income RHNA allocation are not expected to contribute to patterns of isolation or segregation for female - headed households.
Figure 15 shows the sites designated to meet Lathrop' s RHNA allocation in relation to concentration of senior residents. As shown, proposed very low- and low- income sites are located throughout the community and are not concentrated in areas with higher proportions of senior residents ( especially Census Tracts 51. 29 and 51. 30). While some sites are located in the central areas where seniors make up 10% - 15% of the population, the majority of sites are located in areas with lower levels of senior residents ( less than 10%). The locations of sites designated to meet the City' s very low- and low- income RHNA allocation are not expected to contribute to patterns of isolation or segregation for senior households.
Figure 16 shows the sites designated to meet Lathrop' s RHNA allocation in relation to median household income. As shown, proposed very low- and low- income RHNA sites are located throughout the community and are not overly concentrated in areas with low median household income. Areas of the City with the highest median household incomes are generally located in the western portion of the City, corresponding to more suburban and lower density housing development patterns. Areas of the City with the lowest median incomes are located in the central portion of the City. The census block group with the lowest median household incomes ( Block Group 1 of Census Tract 51. 29) contains 19- 8above moderate income -units (0. 32% of above moderate income RHNA sites). The locations of sites designated to meet the City' svery low- and low- income RHNA allocation are not expected to contribute to patterns of isolation or segregation and do not concentrate very low- and lowincome sites in areas with the lowest median income nor concentrate above moderate - income sites in block groups with the highest income levels. The location of site to meet the City' s very low- and low- income RHNA are not expected to contribute City of Lathrop I HBR- 170
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to patterns of isolation or segregation for very low- and low- income households.
2. R/ ECAPs AND RCAAS
The City does not have any racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty ( R/ ECAPs) according to HUD' s R/ ECAP methodology and the identification of sites to accommodate the City' s RHNA is not expected to alter this finding. According to HCD' s methodology, no census tract is identified as an area of High Segregation and Poverty. In addition, as previously discussed, there is no census tract in the City with a median household income of $ 125, 000 and a population that is 80 percent or more White. The distribution of RHNA sites throughout the City, including a mix at all income levels, is therefore not expected to exacerbate racially/ ethnically concentrated areas of poverty on one side of the spectrum nor racially concentrated areas of affluence on the other side.
3. ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY
Lathrop has no census tract designated as TCAC " highest" resource areas. As shown in Table 5- 8 and reflected in Figure 20, census tracts in the City exhibit a wide variety of opportunity resource levels, with high resource areas generally corresponding to suburban development patterns in the southeastern and central portion of the City, and low resource or high segregation and poverty areas located in the central area of East Lathrop. Candidate sites to accommodate the City' s very low- and lowincome RHNA are distributed throughout the City, with sites identified to accommodate all income levels spread equally across all levels of opportunity to the extent feasible, including High Resource, Moderate Resource, and Low Resource areas. Areas of Hich and Highest Resource ( Census Tracts 51. 22, 52. 02, and 51. 3027) are proposed to accommodate 1, 796-21 very low income units (67% of very low income RHNA sites), 1,' 22 178 low income units ( 6667% of low income RHNA sites), 1, 345' 42 moderate income units ( 7792% of moderate income RHNA sites), and 1, 8772,19 -above moderate income units ( 4771% of above moderate income RHNA sites); areas of Moderate Resource ( Census Tracts 51. 2719 and 55. 0151. 30) are proposed to accommodate 74- 863 very low income units ( 33% of very low income RHNA sites), 52 573 low income units ( 33% of low income RHNA sites), 233 119 moderate income units ( x-68% of moderate income RHNA sites), and 1-6- 123 above moderate income units ( 41- 28% of above moderate income RHNA sites); and areas of Low Resource ( Census Tracts 38. 03, 5'.' 9, and
51. 29) are proposed to accommodate 825 very low income units ( 31% of very low income RHNA sites), 547 low income units 32% o. low ' rcomc * IAA s'' cs), 20 modcratc ircomc Lr' s ('% o` modcratc incomc RI -RA sites), and ', 83225 above moderate income units ( 61- 0_5% of above moderate income RHNA sites). As shown in Table 5- and reflected in Figure 17, Lathrop' scensus tracts range from less positive (< 0. 25) to moderately positive ( 0. 5 to 0. 75 score) economic outcomes. The RHNA sites include a full range of income levels distributed throughout all economic score ranges represented in Lathrop.
There is no concentration of very low- and low- income sites in the less positive economic outcome census tracts and the highest economic outcome tracts in the City have a range of very low-, low-, moderate-, and above moderate - income sites.
Similarly, as shown in Figure 18, Lathrop' scensus tracts range from less positive (< 0. 25) to more positive (> 0. 75). There is no concentration of very low- and low- income sites in the less positive educational outcome census tracts. Lathrop' scensus tracts range from less positive (< 0. 25) to moderate ( 0. 25 to 0. 5 score) environmental outcomes. While there are very low- and low- income sites in census tracts with less positive outcomes, these areas also a high proportion of above moderate - income sites. There is no concentration of very low- and low- income sites in the lower environmental scoring areas.
New residential and mixed -use development in the identified areas will help to create more housing affordable to households at all income levels, introduce new residents to the areas which can contribute to greater neighborhood stability, and expand opportunities for people to both live and work in Lathrop. Taken together, new residential and mixed - use development as envisioned by the sites inventory will help to continue to diversify the City' s land use pattern and improve the conditions of these census tracts by providing greater housing choice and a broader range of goods and services, bringing new residential development closer to transit and jobs, and otherwise supporting community revitalization.
4. DISPLACEMENT RISK
Figures 23 and 24 show the sites designated to meet the RHNA allocation in relation to percent of renter and owner households burdened by housing costs, by census tract. The RHNA sites are split between sites located in census tracts with low and moderate levels of cost -burdened renter households. Likewise, sites are split between census tracts with low and moderate levels of cost -burdened homeowner households. Areas identified as vulnerable to displacement risk on Figure 22 ( particularly City of Lathrop I HBR- 171
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Census Tract 51. 30) have been identified to accommodate moderate and above moderate - income households and a small ortion of the total capacity to accommodate the RHNA L0. 9% . The intent of introducing new residential development in these areas is to add new housing to desirable areas and provide a range of housing choices at different prices for current and future residents. With a broader range of housing options, housing would become more affordable across the community, which should lessen the housing cost burden, particularly for renters, and will provide more housing opportunities and options throughout Lathrop, including opportunities for those living in a vulnerable area.
SITE ANALYSIS FINDINGS
The existing conditions in Lathrop across all fair housing factors are generally mixed, with more positive outcomes for some factors and less positive outcomes for others. Nonetheless, the distribution of RHNA sites across the community without concentration in any particular census tract or block group will help to improve the opportunities and outcomes throughout the City. Furthermore, the RHNA sites will allow for development at densities needed to encourage affordable housing development. To accommodate the City' s
RHNA allocation, several focus areas of economic investment/ opportunity have been identified, including the mixed use and transit oriented development areas of River Islands, mixed use sites in Central Lathrop, and infill sites in the eastern Lathrop core area.
The sites identified to meet the City' sRHNA at all income levels are generally accommodated throughout Lathrop and are not concentrated in areas with high racial or ethnic populations, persons with disabilities, female -headed households, senior households, or LMI households. Lower income- RHNA sites are not concentrated in areas of the City that would be associated with significantly worse socio- economic outcomes, based on indicators of fair housing issues such as census tracts with the highest poverty rates, highest rates of renter -occupied housing, or highest rates of overcrowding. Sites identified as suitable for lower - income households generally also identify a significant portion of moderate- and/ or above - moderate income sites, providing an opportunity to facilitate mixed - income neighborhoods and integration in these areas. Identified RHNA sites are well -distributed throughout the community in areas that are appropriate for housing ( i.e., not constrained), and provide realistic opportunities for development at all income levels. The sites inventory works in tandem with programs in the Housing Plan to expand housing choice and access to opportunity by providing for a variety of housing types throughout Lathrop, improving access to opportunity, and promoting agency and equity for those with disproportionate housing needs. The City has included programs in the Housing Plan to address potential fair housing issues. These include programs aimed at protections for underrepresented and disadvantaged communities, including those with disproportionate housing needs, that may be disproportionally vulnerable to displacement, including:
Program 16: Fair Housing Services
Program 20: Replacement Housing
Program 21: Homeless Continuum of Care
Program 22: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, including housing mobility enhancement actions, further analysis of potential displacement risks, and tenant protection measures.
For these reasons, the City finds that the sites proposed to accommodate its RHNA allocation do not unduly burden existing areas of concentrated racial or ethnic homogeneity, poverty, or other characteristics. Moreover, the sites affirmatively further fair housing by helping to stimulate investment in areas where additional opportunities are desired, and where new residential and/ or mixed -use development can help to improve some of the opportunity level characteristics discussed earlier in this chapter.
E. ANALYSIS OF CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND FAIR HOUSING
PRIORITIES AND GOALS
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to opportunities for persons with disabilities, disproportionate housing needs, including displacement risks, and sites inventory. Based on the analysis included in this Background Report and the County Al, the City has identified in Table 5- 8 potential contributing factors to fair housing issues in Lathrop and outlines the meaningful actions to be taken. The meaningful actions listed in Table 5- 9 relate to the actions identified in the Housing Plan.
Table 5-8: Fair Housing Issues and Contributing Factors Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factors Priority Meaningful Action Fair Housing Resources, including
Enforcement and Outreach, and
Reported Levels of Discrimination
Lack of understanding of fair
housing rights, including access to
readily available information
regarding fair housing resources
and assistance to persons in filing
a complaint
Lack of education of public and
housing providers regarding rights
and responsibilities under the AFH
and FEHA
High Program 16
Procram 17
Program 22
Lack of Access to Opportunity. East Lathrop - low TCAC education opportunity scores
Multiple census tracts —
low/ moderate economic
opportunity scores
High Procram 1
Procram 2
Procram 5
Program 6
Procram 12
Program 14
Procram 17
Program 22 ( Housinc
Mobility Enhancement, New
Housinc Choices and
Affordability in Moderate
and Hich Opportunity
Areas/ Improve Opportunity
Scores
Disproportionate Housing Needs,
including Overpayment and
Substandard Housing
On -going need for affordable
housing options
Need for assistance with monthly
housing costs, particularly in areas
of high overpayment rates
Access to local information •
regarding available housing
rehabilitation, emergency repair,
and weatherization programs
Need for targeted housing
revitalization strategies
Medium Program 1
Program 2
Program 5
Program 6
Program 7
Program 8
Program 9
Program 12
Program 16
Proc ram 17
Program 19
Program 20
Program 21
Program 22 (( Housinc
Mobility Enhancement, New
Housinc Choices and
Affordability in Moderate
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and Hich O3portunity
Areas/ Im) rove Opjortunity
Scores, and Place - Based
Stratecies for Community
Preservation and
Revitalization
Displacement Risk Portion of community is a sensitive
community identified as vulnerable
to displacement
Medium Program 8
Program 16
Program 20
Program 21
Program 22 Reduce
Displacement)
Based on the issues identified in this Background Report, the following are the top three issues to be addressed through the programs in the Housing Plan:
1. Improving access to fair housing information, including education and enforcement assistance for residents and persons interested in renting or purchasing housing in Lathrop and education for property owners, managers, and other housing providers regarding fair housing laws and their responsibilities to ensure fair access to housing opportunities ( Highest Priority)
2. Housing mobility enhancement to increase access to opportunities and improve access to affordable housing throughout the community ( Medium/ High Priority)
3. Reducing displacement risk, focusing on areas designated as sensitive communities ( Medium/ High Priority) Moving forward, Lathrop is committed to increasing access to fair housing information, expanding its diversity of housing options and access to housing opportunities for all income levels, and encouraging development throughout the community to avoid patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics. The vast majority of the City' s Housing Programs designed to address fair housing will be implemented on an ongoing basis, with annual progress reports and programs evaluations to ensure they are achieving the City' s objectives. The following list summarizes those programs identified in this Housing Element which affirmatively further fair housing, address the City' sfair housinc issues and iriorities, and implement the County AI' s recommendations:
Programs 1 and 2 to facilitate affordable housing and special needs housing construction, with a coal of ) rovidinc at least 25% of units in hicher income and hicher opportunity areas and tarcetinc outreach recardinc new affordable housinc opportunities to lower income households
Program 5 to encourage the production of accessory dwelling units and SB 9 units Program 6 to continue to support opportunities to assist households in accessing housing in their area of choice Program 8 to ensure housing is maintained in a safe and decent manner that reduces displacement due to substandard housing, with a coal of assistinc at least 25% of households in lower income, hicher poverty, and lower opportunity areas
Frog -rani 9- te irter isc acccss o homcowrcrsh
Program 11 to remove constraints for persons with a disability Program 12 to encourage and facilitate a variety of housing types, including housing for special needs populations Program X14 to promote access to opportunities through density bonuses and incentives Program ' 7 16 to ensure fair housing outreach, education, and enforcement services are available to residents, City of Lathrop I HBR- 174
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property owners, and property managers
Programs 17 and 19 to improve access to information regarding housing programs. including assistance for renters. orreowners, ower' ncorre. arc specaa reecs iouseio es
Procrams 17 and 22 to increase access to homeownership
Procram 20 to ensure that development that results in the demolition of residential units meets the recuirements of Government Code Section 66300( d), includinc the rec uirement for replacement units for lower incomes Prof ram 21 o ensure emercency shel er anc housinf options are tart etec o the homeless ao aula ion Program 22 to affirmatively further fair housing through promoting fair housing outreach and enforcement, housing mobility enhancement, increasing integration and diversity, providinc new housinc choices and affordability in moderate and hich opportunity areas, promoting place -based strategies to improve opportunity scores and promote community revitalization, and protecting residents from displacement Procram 7 to ' marovc acccss o ' r orma'n rccard' nc ousinc arocrams, ' nc r.d'c ass' starcc or rcn crs, homeowners, lower income, and speeial needs households
Prot ram 2 o cnsurc cmcrccncy she to and housirc options arc arc ctcd o the homc css aoau atior To the extent that these programs represent ongoing work efforts, these programs are evaluated for effectiveness in Chapter 6 of this Background Report. The City will continue to partner with local and regional stakeholders to affirmatively further fair housing, provide services to the lower income and special needs groups, and address homelessness.
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6. EVALUATION OF 2015-023 ELEMENT
A. INTRODUCTION
California Government Code 65588( a) requires each jurisdiction to evaluate the effectiveness of the existing Housing Element, the appropriateness of the goals, objectives, and policies, and the progress in implementing the programs over the planning period of the Housing Element. This chapter contains a review of the programs of the previous Housing Element and evaluates the degree to which these programs have been implemented during the previous planning period. This section also includes a detailed review of the City' s progress toward facilitating the production of its share of the regional housing need. The findings from this evaluation have been instrumental in determining the 2023 — 2031 Housing Plan.
B. APPROPRIATENESS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE 2O15 -2O23
HOUSING ELEMENT
The 2015 — 2023 Housing Element program strategy focused on achieving an adequate supply of safe, decent housing for all residents of Lathrop through the following goals, policies, and programs:
Goal 1 Housing Opportunities and Accessibility. Promote the availability and quality of housing affordable to all income levels and household types, including extremely low, very low, and low income households and special needs groups, through maintaining an inventory of adequate housing sites and supporting funding opportunities.
Goal 2 Remove Constraints. Remove Constraints that hinder the development of housing, including housing for extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income households, and housing for special needs groups, including senior, disabled, developmentally disabled, single parent, large family, farmworker, and homeless populations.
Goal 3 Preserve, Rehabilitate, and Enhance Existing Housing and Neighborhoods. Preserve the availability of existing housing opportunities and to conserve as well as enhance the quality of existing dwelling units and residential neighborhoods.
Goal 4 Provide Housing Free Form Discrimination. Ensure that all existing and future housing opportunities are open and available to all members of the community without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, age, household composition or size, or any other arbitrary factors.
Goal 5 Encourage and Enhance Housing Coordination. Coordinate local housing efforts with appropriate federal, state, regional, and local governments and/ or agencies and to cooperate in the implementation of intergovernmental housing programs to ensure maximum effectiveness in solving local and regional housing problems.
Goal 6 Energy Conservation. Encourage energy conservation measures in new and existing housing.
Since the adoption of the last Housing Element update, the City has implemented a number of actions to plan for, accommodate, and facilitate the construction and rehabilitation of housing, including affordable housing and housing for populations with special needs. This section reviews the effectiveness of the 5th Cycle Housing Element.
Table 6- 1 identifies the City' s 2015-023 RHNA, all residential units that were constructed or permitted during this period, and the remaining RHNA that was not permitted during the 5' Cycle.
As shown in Table 6-1, 6, 410 housing units were permitted during the planning period. Of these units, 29 were affordable to moderate income households and the remaining units were affordable to above moderate income households; none were City of Lathrop I HBR- 176
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affordable to very low or low income households.
Table 6-1. Regional Housing Needs Allocation ( RHNA) 2015.023 - Citywide Allocation Extremely Low Very Low Low Moderate
Above
Moderate
TOTAL
Lathrop 2015-023 RHNA 1, 778 957 2,421 5, 156
Total Permitted 2015-022 0 0 0 29 6, 381 6, 410
Remaining Need 1, 778 928
0 (3, 960
surplus)
2, 706
Source: HCD and City of Lathrop, 2019 Housing Element; 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Annual Element Progress Reports Overall, the City' s housing programs have been effective in removing potential constraints to affordable housing, but have had limited effectiveness in the development of affordable housing. The City has coordinated between City and County departments, agencies, and providers to plan for affordable housing, including providing financial assistance, and to address programs and services necessary to meet the housing needs of the City' sresidents, property owners, and other affected parties.
Since the adoption of the last Housing Element update, the City of Lathrop effectively implemented many of its Housing Element programs. One of the measures the City implemented was to incorporate additional sites for higher density and affordable housing into the River Islands Specific Plan when the developer requested amendments. It is anticipated that these sites will yield affordable housing opportunities during the 61h Cycle as the sites are called out for potential affordable housing.
The City implemented measures to promote accessory dwelling units and support the production and rehabilitation of housing and an increase in the variety of housing types in the City. The City' s implementation of its housing programs that have helped to achieve the goals and objectives of the 2015 — 2023 Housing Element is described in detail in Table 6-2. Table 6- 2 also describes programs that will be modified, consolidated into new programs, or omitted because they were implemented or redundant to other programs, as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
During the 5th Cycle, the City utilized various tools to facilitate affordable housing development and addressed the housing needs of its special needs as well as extremely low, very low-, low-, and moderate - income households:
o Conduct Partnership Outreach.
The City has made itself available to assist affordable housing developers, and offers pre - application meetings in an effort to facilitate affordable housing development. This effort resulted in 35 meetings between 2018 and 2022. The City has contacted multiple affordable housing developers to encourage construction of new affordable and special needs housing, and through such outreach, anticipates assisting at least four projects. o Expedite Project Processing.
The City continues to reduce the length of time for the application review and approval process. The City also encourages pre -application meetings and provides and discusses applicable City codes and development standards with potential developers. The City continues to offer incentives to allow developers to submit concurrent/" piggyback" applications to streamline processing of development projects that require multiple City approvals, provide technical assistance with the entitlement process, and will consider fee waivers for projects that proposed low- income housing. The City also makes these programs available to affordable housing developers. All housing projects are fast -tracked. In 2022, the City updated the Zoning Ordinance to provide ministerial review for projects with at least 20% lower income units. o Update Regulatory Documents.
The City reviews and updates the Zoning Code annually ( Zoning Omnibus) to provide consistency updates with State law and streamline development application processing. o City Procedures.
The City also continues to monitor its processing time for discretionary permits as well as ministerial permits on a biennial basis. The City is extremely responsive and does not have any significant delays in the permitting process that would constrain development. When necessary, the City works with outside consultants to augment City of Lathrop I HBR- 177
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City staff in order to ensure that review times are reasonable. The City provides for density bonus, parking reductions, and other incentives for affordable and special needs housing development. Continues to employ a Code Enforcement Officer and actively enforces building and safety codes. The City' s code enforcement targets specific areas based on complaints received and also strives to address city- wide code compliance. The City continues to monitor and maintain the amount of land zoned for single family and multi -family developments to ensure land use and zoning decisions do not reduce the amount of sites available for affordable housing.
Requires new development to offer universal design measures to ensure new homes include accessible features.
Provides information on a range of housing programs, including services available to the homeless population and at -risk individuals and households. The information is available through the City' s website as well as at City
Hall, the library, the senior center, and the community center, and is reviewed/ updated periodically. o Streamlined CEQA review.
The City' sinfill housing has resulted in several single- family units in the core area of Lathrop; these units have received ministerial approvals which do not require CEQA documentation. The majority of affordable housing sites are within specific plan areas and that CEQA review for these areas has been conducted, so additional CEQA review would not be required for such projects. Where allowed, the City exempts any affordable housing project from CEQA if the specific criteria are met under the CEQA guidelines. This will be determined during the staff review process. To date, there have been no affordable housing projects requested.
The City also applied for and received CDBG for the First Time Home Buyer program and SB 2 funding for a variety of programs, including Accessory Dwelling Unit ( ADU) pre -approved building plans and non -subjective residential design guidelines. Additionally, the City participated with regional governments in planning for housing needs as well as needs of the lower income population through the Urban County' s planning process and participated in multiple clean energy financing programs, including CSCDA Open PACE, Figtree PACE, and Golden State Finance Authority, and the California Municipal Finance Authority Open PACE program to ensure that loans and financing are available for residential and commercial property owners to make clean -energy and energy -efficient improvements to their homes.
The City continues to receive an allocation of funds each fiscal year under the Urban County with San Joaquin County and the Cities of Escalon, Manteca, and Ripon. With the exception of one fiscal year, all HOME funds have been allocated to the Housing Rehabilitation Program that is run by San Joaquin County on behalf of the City of Lathrop. A portion of CDBG funds have been allocated to housing rehabilitation. Although funds are extremely limited, the Rehabilitation Assistance Program provided housing rehabilitation assistance to one single family, very low income household since adoption of the 2015 Housing Element. The City allocated additional funds for housing rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, fair housing services, food services for lower income youth, seniors, and households at -risk of homelessness, and various other supportive services targeted to lower income and special needs populations. The City makes information regarding housing programs available at City Hall at the Community Development public counter, in the City' s newsletter, and in handouts at the Community Center and Library.
The City funds fair housing services for Lathrop residents and tenants through an annual allocation of its CDBG funds to San Joaquin Fair Housing, through the Urban County. San Joaquin Fair Housing provides information regarding fair housing that addresses disability, familial status, and tenants rights in both English and Spanish. The City also provides Department of Fair Housing and Employment brochures which also address familial status and disability, among other fair housing topics. The City ensures that fair housing brochures are available at City Hall as well as other community locations.
The City updated the Zoning Code to:
o Adopted Ordinance No. 23- 449 in October 2023 which brought the Zoning Ordinance into consistency with the General Plan, which was updated in September 2022. This project increased the number and density of mixed use and multifamily sites in the City, removed or replaced ambiguous language in the Zoning Ordinance to provide clarification in order to support and encourage development.
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o Adopted Ordinance No. 22- 442 in November 2022 that clarified that housing developments that include a minimum 20 percent of units affordable to lower income households shall be ministerial and exempt from Site Plan Review. This language was added to Multifamily Residential Districts. o Multifamily housing has been supported through several revisions within the Zoning Ordinance. Single family development is only allowed when it is replacing an existing single family structure, on a lot smaller than 8, 000 square feet, or is part of a diverse housing development where the majority of units are extremely low, very low, and/ orlow income.
o Implemented in 2019 - Section 17. 68. 010 of the Zoning Code has been revised to permit manufactured homes in the same manner as single family homes, as required by Government Code Section 65852. 3.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all single- family dwellings manufactured housing and mobile homes on permanent foundations, which shall be allowed subject to the same permit requirements and standards as a single family home in all districts that allow single family homes and shall also be subject to the standards identified in Section 17. 68. 020."
o Revise the Zoning Code to remove inconsistencies regarding the densities allowed in the RM zone and to ensure that the densities allowed are consistent with the densities identified in the General Plan Land Use Element.
o Continue to support female -headed households in the City with the permitting of child day care facilities as outlined in Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code.
o Allow transitional and supportive housing in the same manner as other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
o The City continues to review the Zoning Code on an annual basis. As part of the 2019 Mid -Cycle Update, the City reviewed the Historic Lathrop Overlay District boundaries, permitted uses, and development standards and determined they were appropriate, as they provide extensive opportunities for reinvestment and new development in the core Historic Lathrop area. Standards and incentives for new residential development are available in Historic Lathrop as well as other areas of the City. Due to the City' s limited funding for housing programs, there were not funds available during the planning period for a targeted rehabilitation program in this area.
o Modify standards for ADUs to be consistent with the requirements of State law. The City also further encouraged ADUs through adopting policy guidance that exempts ADUs from utility connection fees and limits any applicable fees to the multifamily rate in order to ensure that rates for ADUs do not constrain their development. As a result, a total of 7 Building Permits for ADUs were issued in 2021 and, a total of 5 Building Permits for ADUs were issued in 2022. The City also submitted an SB 2 grant application in 2022 to amend the Zoning Code to be consistent with new State Law, prepare pre - approved building plans for ADUs and prepare advertisements for the construction of ADUs. This resulted in a total of five ( 5) Building Permits for ADUs issued in 2022 and a total of seven ( 7) Building Permits for ADUs issued in 2021. o Provide for density bonuses and incentives for affordable and senior housing program in compliance with State law. At this time, developers have not requested to utilize the density bonus program provided under State law. o Include reasonable accommodation procedures and continues to review updates and revisions to the City' s code, policies, and procedures to ensure that there would not be constraints to reasonable accommodation; and to ensure that capacity for a
range of housing types and densities is not reduced.
The City continues to work with the San Joaquin Housing Authority by providing housing information when requested. 31 housing vouchers from the San Joaquin Housing Authority were used by families in Lathrop in 2022, including seven families with seniors, eight families with persons with disabilities, and one family with a veteran. 117 people were assisted in 2022.
The City has very few apartment units for rent, but when rental units become available, the City through County services work diligently toward obtaining housing vouchers for those in need of rental assistance.
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and homeless needs, through the Annual Action Plan and Continuum of Care project selection process coordinated through San Joaquin County on behalf of the Urban County. Each year the City reviews the Countywide housing programs and priorities, including activities and funds allocated to address regional lower income housing, special populations, and homeless needs. The City, in coordination with San Joaquin County, manages CDBG funds for public facilities, the GAP Loan Program down payment assistance), HOME Programs ( First Time Home Buyer Programs), and the property Rehabilitation Program.
These are administered by the San Joaquin County Neighborhood Preservation Division. In addition to participating at the regional level, the City holds an annual hearing to discuss housing needs, community services needs, and potential programs and facilities needed to serve the City' slower income and special needs populations, including services for homeless persons and individuals and households at risk of homelessness. The City holds an annual hearing to discuss housing needs, community services needs, and potential programs and facilities needed to serve the City' s lower income and special needs populations. The City continues to participate in Countywide planning efforts for affordable and special needs housing, including farmworker, through the Consolidated Plan and Action Plans developed through the Urban County program. While the County' s efforts have not yet moved forward, the City' s participation in regional planning efforts for farmworker housing continues to be appropriate. The City continues to participate in the San Joaquin Urban County consortium. In 2017, 2018, and 2019, the City designated a portion of its available funds for housing rehabilitation. These funds are available to lower income homeowners, including owners of mobile homes, for housing rehabilitation. As of 2022, the City continues to coordinate with San Joaquin County to offer CDBG funding for Rehabilitation ( Rehabilitation Program). The City advertises the State' s Mobilehome Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program. The City requires all recipients of locally administered housing funds to acknowledge their understanding of fair housing law, affirm their commitment to the law, and to provide fair housing opportunities for all persons. The City did not have any locally -administered housing funds during the reporting 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
The City provides information on methods to conserve energy, including CalGreen requirements and opportunities to retrofit existing properties through the Open PACE program at City Hall and via the City' s website. On May 2, 2016, the City Council
approved the City' s first clean energy financing program, known as the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity ( HERO) Financing Program through the Property Assessment Clean Energy ( PACE) Program. On December 4, 2017, the City Council approved similar clean energy financing programs with CSCDA Open Pace, Figtree Pace, and Golden State Financing Authority.
On December 10, 2018, the City Council adopted a Resolution to participate in the California Municipal Finance Authority CMFA) Open Property Assessed Clean Energy ( PACE) Program. Information related to the energy conservation is available upon request. The City also provides information on methods to conserve energy, including CalGreen and LEED requirements and opportunities to retrofit existing properties through the Open PACE program at City Hall, and is developing information for the City' swebsite to encourage green and energy -efficient development. Subdivisions at River Islands have incorporated water -conservation measures, energy -efficient lighting and appliances, and solar and electric vehicle charging options. The City works with each developer to ensure that optional energy - saving measures are implemented to the extent appropriate and feasible, while recognizing that these initial costs are passed on to the homebuyer or renter and can result in an increase in monthly housing costs while also providing cost - savings in energy and water costs.
The City encourages energy - efficiency in all activities, including land use planning. The City requires projects to comply with CalGreen and encourages projects to exceed CalGreen requirements. CalGreen requirements for single family and multifamily housing are discussed in Chapter 5, Energy Conservation.
The City joined the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) joint powers authority to provide a streamlined approach through the Open Property Assessment Clean Energy ( PACE) program to funding clean - energy improvements to commercial and residential projects. In 2016 and 2017, the City in multiple clean energy financing programs, including CSCDA Open PACE, Figtree PACE, and Golden State Finance Authority. The CMFA program ensures that property owners can apply for financing and are available for residential and commercial property owners to make clean - energy and energy -efficient improvements, including renewable energy, water conservation, and electric vehicle charging. Property owners who participate in the CMFA Open PACE program can defer the upfront costs of the improvements and repay the loans through a voluntary contractual assessment that is collected together with the property taxes. The loan is attached to the property, which reflects the benefits of the improvements to the future owners of the property.
The City coordinated with the Valley Mountain Regional Center to identify needed housing types to serve the developmentally City of Lathrop I HBR- 180
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disabled population. The Valley Mountain Regional Center has indicated that independent living, group home, and supportive living situations continue to be appropriate to serve developmentally disabled persons. However, the Valley Mountain Regional Center does not develop housing. The City has added several housing providers that serve the developmentally disabled population to its outreach list in an effort to increase interest in developing housing specifically targeted to the disabled and developmentally disabled population.
The City also actively promoted affordable housing, including assistance through the City' s HOME and CDBG funds accessed
through participation in the San Joaquin Urban County and HOME Consortium. Table 6-2addresses progress towards meeting special housing needs. Cumulatively, the 2015-023 Housing Element resulted in assistance to special needs households, including:
Seniors: Del Webb at River Islands, a senior single- family housing community, is planned but has not yet commenced construction. Two residential care homes for the elderly ( Fruitful Humble Abode I - 16378 Adobe Way, 6 beds and Johann Care Home — 13754 Jasper St, 6 beds) were licensed during the 5' h Cycle creating a total of 12 beds for elderly persons in need of assistance with daily living and a third, Stanford Crossings Care Home — 765 Tern Drive with 6 beds, was constructed during the 5th Cycle and is awaiting its State license.
Large Families: Development during the 5' h Cycle included a variety of units suitable for large families. Market rate single family for -sale homes included 3- and 4 -bedroom units located in various developments throughout the City.
Persons with a Disability: All new home communities in the City included options for ADA- accessible features. The City did not receive any requests for reasonable accommodations. One adult residential facility with four beds, serving disabled adults including developmentally disabled, ages 18 to 59 was licensed during the 5' h Cycle and created new housing opportunities for the disabled and developmentally disabled population.
Farmworkers: No new housing or assistance was provided specific to farmworker households.
Female Heads of Household with Children Present: While housing was constructed in proximity to services, including day care, schools, and employment opportunities that may benefit female heads of household with children, the City did not track units that specifically address this population.
Homeless: During the 5th Cycle, the City continued to have a very small homeless population. The City works through its Police Department to connect homeless persons with housing and resources, which continued to assist unsheltered persons in Lathrop as discussed in Chapter 2 of the Background Report.
While the majority of goals, policies, and programs included in the 2019 Housing Element continue to be appropriate to address the City' s housing needs, the Housing Plan will be updated to provide clearer guidance and timelines, to remove redundancies as many programs are repetitive, to provide more specific direction and measures to encourage affordable and special needs housing, and to address new requirements of State law. The intent of these programs will be kept in the Housing Plan, with revisions to address identified specific housing needs, constraints, or other concerns identified as part of this update.
The 6th Cycle Housing Element Housing Plan includes the complete set of the new and/ orrevised programs to address the City' s housing needs for the 2023 — 2031 period.
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Table 6-2. Achievements and Implementation of 2015-023 Housing Element Action Accomplishments/ Status
GOAL 1: Housing Opportunities and Accessibility.
Program la: To ensure adequate sites for extremely low, very low, low, and moderate income housing are available throughout the planning period to meet the Citys RHNA,
the City will continue to biennially update the inventory of lower and moderate income sites (Appendix A). The update shall remove sites that have been developed and add any replacement or new sites.
The update shall ensure that the inventory of residential sites continues to include sites appropriate for a variety of single family and multifamily housing types as well as sites to accommodate single room occupancies and emergency
shelters.
Priority/ Timing: Update inventory on a biennial basis
and make inventory available at City Hall and on the
City website.
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City has
maintained the inventory of residential sites ( Appendix A of the Housing Element) throughout the 5th Cycle with updates as development occurs. Additionally, as part of the 5th Mid -Cycle update ( 2019), an additional supporting figure was prepared to make it easier for developers and interested parties to identify high density opportunity sites appropriate for lower income housing. The figure includes a table identifying existing and required approvals so that developers understand that the majority of sites are entitled and approved for housing through specific plans and subsequent review requirements are minimal, in terms of CEQA review and necessary approvals. The City has maintained adequate capacity to accommodate its RHNA and to accommodate housing for special needs populations.
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This program has been effective but will be modified to include measures to comply with Government Code Section 65863 ( No Net Loss Law), to regularly update the figure showing the City' s remaining inventory of housing sites, and to ensure adequate sites available throughout the 61h Cycle.
Program lb: Continue to monitor the amount of land zoned for both single family and multifamily development and
ensure that land use and zoning decisions do not reduce sites available for affordable housing. In order to ensure that adequate sites continue to be provided for affordable housing, the City shall:
Require development to meet the minimum
development densities established for each
residential zoning district.
Evaluate each rezone, change in allowed density,
or other action that would reduce residential
densities or the residential capacity of site and
ensure adequate actions and/ or findings are
provided to ensure consistency with Government
Code Section 65863 ( No Net Loss Law).
As part of any entitlements for or amendments
associated with River Islands/ West Lathrop
Specific Plan development, ensure that the
Specific Plan and associated maps maintain a
minimum of 45. 67 acres of high density
residential sites in River Islands that allow
development at 20 to 40 du/ ac.
As part of any entitlements or amendments
associated with Central Lathrop Specific Plan
development, ensure that the Specific Plan and
associated maps maintain a minimum of 43 acres
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City continues to monitor and maintain the amount of land zoned for single family and multi -family developments and ensures land use and zoning decisions do not reduce the amount of sites available for affordable housing. Additionally, the City reviewed all rezoning applications to ensure No Net Loss.
As River Islands develops, the City has ensured that the minimum mixed use/ high density residential acreage is maintained within the existing mixed use Town Center, Transit Oriented Development area, and high density residential sites. The City processed the River Islands Phase 2 Modified Project in 2020/021 (Approved by City Council in June 2021) which included increasing the number of units from 6, 717 units to 10, 726 units, including more mixed use and multi -family development. The City also approved three multifamily residential projects during the planning period Mossdale Landing Apartments and Towne Centre Apartments Phases 1 and 2); these sites have been added to the inventory of sites entitled for multifamily development. The City is also working with the River Islands developer to potentially identify sites appropriate for higher densities within the approved specific plan.
No land use decisions have resulted in a determination that the City would not have available capacity to accommodate its RHNA.
Status: Keep Modify El Remove
This program has been effective in ensuring adequate sites and will be combined with Program la and will include any measures needed to accommodate the 61b Cycle RHNA.
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of high density residential sites ( mixed use sites
that allow high density residential uses are not
credited for the full site and are only counted at
50% of the site size) that allow development at
20 to 40 du/ ac.
As part of the development review process for
any amendment to existing specific plans that
include residential land use designations,
encourage re -designation of additional sites to
High Density Residential ( 15- 40 du/ ac) land uses
or to mixed use designations that 50% of the site
to be developed with residential uses at a
minimum density of 20 du/ ac and encourage
increasing Medium Density Residential densities
to a minimum of 10 to 12 du/ ac.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing through the development
review process.
Program lc: Continue to encourage development of
well - designed and innovative projects that provide for the development of compatible residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional, and/ or public
uses within a single project or neighborhood by
continuing to implement the West Lathrop and Central
Lathrop Specific Plans, which encourage mixed use
development as well as a
range of uses through
allowing higher building intensities, reduced parking
requirements, reduced set - back and yard
requirements, allow for a higher building height, and
greater floor area ratios. In addition, the City will
continue to work closely with the developers of each
Specific Plan to expedite processing and permit
procedures.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City continues to encourage well designed and innovative projects within the West Lathrop and Central Lathrop Specific Plans. The West Lathrop Specific Plan continues to be built -out, provides a variety of single family housing products and has maintained its medium and high density sites. As development occurs within the respect Specific Plan areas, the City reviews Architecture, Landscaping, and Development Plan for consistency with the West Lathrop Specific Plan and the River Islands Urban Design Concept as well as associated neighborhood specific Architecture Design Guidelines and Standards. Development within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan began in 2019 and will continue to occur within the 6th Housing Element Planning Period. The River Islands mixed use and high density residential designations will accommodate more than 2, 100 multifamily units during the 6th Cycle and additional multifamily units in the 7th Cycle. Three multifamily projects within the Mossdale Village component of the West Lathrop Specific Plan have been approved.
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This program has been effective and will be merged into a program that addresses amendments to Specific Plans and the Zoning Ordinance.
Program ld: Support affordable or special needs
including senior, disabled, developmentally disabled,
farmworker, homeless, large family, and single female
head of family) housing projects applications for
federal, state, and/ or regional programs, including
CDBG, HOME, project -based Section 8/ 211, Low
Income Housing Tax Credit, and HCD grant programs,
that may be used for the development and on -going
affordability of lower income and special needs
housing. Support for applications shall be provided
through staff technical assistance with the application e.g., assisting with completing application
components related to development review and
Accomplishments: Partially implemented and ongoing. While the City continues to be available to support affordable or special needs housing projects, the City has not had any requests for assistance with securing funding for affordable or special needs housing during the 5' h Cycle. No projects were identified and no grant applications were submitted during the 5' h Cycle. As applications for such developments are received in the 6th Cycle, the City will assist applicant( s) in preparing and submitting grant applications for funding.
The City has discussed the potential for affordable housing with its active developers, but developers typically indicate that funding beyond that associated with standard CDBG, HOME, and tax credit programs is necessary for an affordable housing development project to show City of Lathrop I HBR- 183
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environmental compliance) where appropriate and
City Council consideration of resolutions indicating
local support for each project.
Priority/ Timing: ongoing on a project -by -project basis positive cash flow and be financially feasible. The City has contacted multiple affordable housing developers, providing the City' s inventory of sites and noting the City' s
interest in encouraging housing affordable to
moderate and lower income groups and to serve special needs groups, but has not yet had interest expressed by affordable housing developers.
No affordable or special needs housing grants were submitted in 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022. It is anticipated that the revision to Program la to update the inventory of sites suitable multifamily housing may be of more interest to affordable housing developers, rather than the City' sfull inventory of residential sites which includes all residential sites and may be difficult for a developer to narrow down which sites are designated for multifamily development.
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This program is appropriate but has not been effective due to lack of developer interest. This program will be modified to provide more aggressive outreach to identify potential programs, to include additional measures to assist interested developers and non -profits, and to clearly identify available resources and incentives for affordable and special needs housing.
Program le: Evaluate State - administered funding Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. In 2016/017 through programs on a biennial basis to determine if there are 2022/023, the City has funded its First Time Homebuyer program additional programs appropriate for the City to use to through a portion of its share of the San Joaquin Urban County/ HOME augment First Time Homebuyer program for lower Consortium which assists residents Countywide. However, the available income households and request funds when HOME and CDBG funds are limited ( assistance is limited to 20% of the appropriate and available. sales price up to $ 40, 000) and not adequate to fund a meaningful First As soon as possible, request SB 2 funds to develop
Time Homebuyer program as most lower income households need more additional housing incentives, such as reduced fee
than $ 40, 000 to affordable sales prices in Lathrop, as well as the greater structures for senior, disabled, and other special
region. No units in Lathrop have been assisted, despite the City' s action needs housing where a nexus can be demonstrated
to allocate funds and support this program in the City. that service demands for such housing are less than The City received approval for SB 2 funding from HCD for a variety of typical single family or multifamily housing, pre- programs, including Accessory Dwelling Unit ( ADU) pre - approved approved plans for small-cale infill housing projects
that include an affordable component, and a plan for
use of future SB 2 funds.
building plans and non -subjective residential design guidelines.
With additional funds available through SB 2 and other State programs, Priority/ Timing: Biennially ( by December 31st of 2021 the City is optimistic that the increased attention to affordable housing and 2023); SB 2 funding to be requested concurrently
needs at the State level will result in an expansion in State -funded with Housing Element Update ( 2019) programs to assist jurisdictions in providing homebuyer assistance for low- and moderate - income households, so the City will continue to review available funding sources with the long- term goal of developing a local homebuyer assistance program.
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This program is effective and will be continued in the Housing Plan to continue applying for and receiving funding for homebuyer assistance and to assist households in obtaining homeownership.
Program lf: Continue to consider regional development Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City has coordinated through working with SJCOG and local jurisdictions to plan with SJCOG and local jurisdictions through the SJCOG' svarious for high quality regional development, including adequate planning process, including the recent efforts to update the Sustainable affordable housing, by reviewing SJCOG data and online Communities Strategy and Regional Transportation Plan. The City works resources to track regional development and by providing closely with the City of Manteca and San Joaquin County to ensure input into the development of the methodology for development is compatible with adjacent jurisdictions and uses.
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allocating the region' s Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Further, since adoption of the 5th cycle Housing Element in 2016, the City has participated with regional governments in planning for housing needs as well as needs of the lower income population through the Urban County' s planning process as discussed under Program 1g.
Additionally, the City commented on multiple San Joaquin County projects referred to the City during the 5' h Cycle. This continues to be an important program to ensure the City is engaged in regional efforts to address affordable housing.
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This program is effective and will be modified and merged with Programs 1 and 2 to continue regional coordination, identification of housing opportunities, and pursuit of housing - related funding.
Program 1g: Continue to address and encourage Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City participates on lower income housing, special populations, and an annual basis in the review of housing needs, including lower income homeless needs on an annual basis through housing, special populations, and homeless needs, through the Annual developer and service provider outreach and through Action Plan and Continuum of Care project selection process participation in the Urban County/ County Continuum coordinated through San Joaquin County on behalf of the Urban County. of Care. As part of the development of the Annual Each year the City reviews the Countywide housing programs and Action Plan for CDBG/ HOME funding, contact priorities, including activities and funds allocated to address regional potential housing developers and service providers lower income housing, special populations, and homeless needs. The and encourage their submittal of funding applications City, in coordination with San Joaquin County, uses CDBG funds for and housing proposals that use the City' s allocation
as well as the Countywide allocation of funds for
public facilities, the GAP Loan Program ( down payment assistance), HOME Programs ( First Time Home Buyer Programs), and the Housing extremely low income housing, very low income Rehabilitation Program. These are administered by the San Joaquin housing, and low income housing as well as housing County Neighborhood Preservation Division on behalf of all communities for disabled, seniors, veterans, homeless, and other participating in the Urban County/ HOME Consortium. In addition to special needs populations. The following shall be participating at the regional level, the City holds an annual hearing to provided as links via the Annual Action Plan hearing ensure the community, non - profits, developers, and interested parties notice:
A table of lower income housing sites,
including the parcel size, zoning, land use
designation, and realistic capacity and
associated map identifying the location of
have an opportunity to provide input and discuss housing needs, community service needs, and potential programs and facilities needed to serve the City' s lower income and special needs populations, including services for homeless persons and individuals and households at risk of homelessness.
each site. Status: Keep RI Modify Remove
A list of City incentives to encourage This program has been effective in continuing the City' s participation in housing development. the CDBG and HOME programs, but has not yielded new construction of Identification of the City' s interest in actively
supporting efforts to establish housing and
affordable housing. Units have been assisted throughout the County.
This program will be incorporated into the Housing Plan with more facilities to serve lower income and special
specific requirements to perform outreach to affordable housing needs populations. Request op that any
developers, to discuss opportunities with the Urban County/ HOME Consortium participants to set aside funds for housing new construction seeking support Housing
dlement
developersPrseekingg1d responundertorequest
in Lathrop, and to ensure the City takes additional steps to identify projects and coordinating funding, including support of funding assistance through the Urban County funding as part of Annual Action Plan.
applications.
Priority/ Timing: Biennially ( by December 31st of 2021 and 2023); SB 2 funding to be requested concurrently
with Housing Element Update ( 2019)
Program 1h: Maintain information regarding Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City provides homeless shelters and services available to City information on a range of housing programs, including services available residents. This information shall be available at City to the homeless population and at - risk individuals and households. The City of Lathrop I HBR- 185
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Hall, the Lathrop Community Center, the Library, and
on the City' swebsite.
Priority/ Timing: As needed
information is available through the City' s website as well as at City Hall, the library, the senior center, and the community center, and is reviewed/ updated periodically.
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This program is effective and has ensured the community has access to information regarding housing resources for the homeless population.
This program will be continued and incorporated into a more comprehensive program to address homelessness and to continue participation in the SJCoC.
Program 11: The City shall participate with San
Joaquin County' s efforts to address farmworker
housing needs. Participation with the County may
include identification of potential sites and funding
sources available for farm labor housing.
Priority/ Timing: As needed
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City holds an annual hearing to discuss housing needs, community services needs, and potential programs and facilities needed to serve the City' slower income and special needs populations.
The City also continues to participate in Countywide planning efforts for affordable and special needs housing, including farmworker, through the Consolidated Plan and Action Plans developed through the Urban County program. While the City' s participation in regional efforts has not yet identified a new housing project for farmworker housing, the City' s participation in regional planning efforts for farmworker housing continues to be appropriate.
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This program is effective and will be modified and merged with Program 18 to provide more specific details regarding the City' scontinued participation in efforts to address farmworker housing needs and to identify steps that the City can take separate from the County to further encourage farmworker housinc.
Program 1j: Continue to work with the San Joaquin
Housing Authority by providing housing information
requested by the Housing Authority in a timely manner.
Encourage the Housing Authority to issue more vouchers to City residents in need and to make efforts to increase the use of vouchers for rental of single family homes due to the City' slimited supply of multifamily housing.
Priority/ Timing: As needed
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City continues to work with the San Joaquin Housing Authority by providing housing information when requested. Housing Choice Vouchers use has increased in Lathrop, with 31 vouchers from the San Joaquin Housing Authority used by families in Lathrop in 2022, an increase from 18 in 2019. Households using Housing Choice Vouchers in 2022 included seven families with seniors, eight families with persons with disabilities, and one family with a veteran. 117 people were assisted in 2022. The City has very few apartment units for rent. When rental units become available, the City through County services work diligently toward obtaining housing vouchers for those in need of rental assistance. Due to the limited amount of multifamily housing in Lathrop, the City will continue to encourage the use of vouchers in single- family neighborhoods, working with the Housing Authority on how to best administer this program.
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This program is effective but will be modified to provide a more comprehensive approach to obtaining housing choice vouchers, including methods to increase voucher availability and community participation.
Program 1 k: Continue to permit Planned Development
District zoning that promotes a variety of housing types in the Ciythrouch the utilization of innovative development Accomplishments: Partially implemented and ongoing. The City continues to permit Planned Development zoning to promote a variety of housing types. No Planned Development Rezone requests were City of Lathrop I HBR- 186
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techniques and flexible standards, such as: zero lot lines, clustering of dwelling units, narrower streets, increased densities, and fewer dedication requirements.
Priority/ Timing: Biennially ( by December 31st of 2021 and 2023); SB 2 funding to be requested concurrently
with Housing Element Update ( 2019)
processed during the 5th Cycle. While the City has not had many Planned Development applications recently, this program continues to be appropriate and may be used more in the future if development outside of the Specific Plan areas increases.
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This program will be kept to continue to accommodate unique conditions and provide flexibility in project design through the Planned Development process.
Program 1I: Facilitate the development of market Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. Lathrop has a very short rate rental housing and affordable for -sale and rental processing time for all projects. The City continually endeavors to housing, including housing for extremely low, very process applications as quickly as possible and still comply with time low, and low income groups and special needs frames for CEQA and legal noticing and encourages concurrent populations, through the following: applications as a time saving program as part of the entitlement process.
Regulatory incentives, such as expediting
The City did not receive any applications for extremely low, very low, and permit processing, deferred fees, and/ or
low income groups nor special needs housing during the 5th Cycle. All reduced parking requirements based on the housing projects are fast -tracked. Through the Central Lathrop and West bedroom mix of the project; and Lathrop Specific Plans, the City has approved large vesting tentative maps that include several multifamily sites. Through this program, the Encourage developers to utilize the density City encourages development to meet lower income and other special bonus and incentive provisions required by housing needs. As identified by this program, the City provides for State law; and density bonus, parking reductions, and other incentives for affordable bci Publicize these for rate marketothe
and special needs housing development. While the City has had 3 multifamily projects approved, these incentives continue to be housing to developersincentives and/ or
parties by providing
r
interested informationalinformational appropriate to encourage affordable and special needs housing development. This is particularly important as development of the West flyers the Community Development Lathrop Specific Plan/ River Islands and Central Lathrop Specific Plan Department' scounter and in development
progresses and the multifamily sites in these areas become increasingly project applications. likely to be constructed as the demand for housing in the region remains Priority/ Timing: Ongoing strong and a need for a
range of housing types and options continues to
be desirable.
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This program has been effective and will be merged into a program specifically addressing incentives for affordable and special needs housing in the Housing Plan. The market rate component of the program will be removed as the City has adequate market rate housing planned to accommodate the RHNA and further incentivizing market rate housing is not necessary.
Program 1m: Encourage a range of housing types Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City has coordinated for the developmentally disabled through coordination with the Valley Mountain Regional Center to identify needed housing with the Valley Mountain Regional Center to identify types to serve the developmentally disabled population. The Valley needed housing types, such as independent living Mountain Regional Center has indicated that independent living, group opportunities and group homes and other facilities home, and supportive living situations continue to be appropriate to that provide assistance to residents. Projects that serve developmentally disabled persons. However, the Valley Mountain provide housing for developmentally disabled persons Regional Center does not develop housing. The City has added several will be assisted through priority/ expedited processing, assistance with funding applications, and assistance
housing providers that serve the developmentally disabled population to its outreach list in an effort to increase interest in developing housing with any density bonus requests for a density bonus,
reduced development standards ( e.g., minimum lot
size, setbacks, parking, etc.) or other incentives.
specifically targeted to the disabled and developmentally disabled population.
Status: 2 Keep Modify Remove
Continue to refer households with a developmentally This 3rocram has been effective and will be kept in the Housing Plan to City of Lathrop I HBR- 187
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disabled member to the Valley Mountain Regional
Center for assistance.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
ensure ongoing planning to accommodate the developmentally disabled population.
Program 1 n: Revise the Zoning Code to require
ministerial approval, which may include site plan review, for housing developments that include a minimum of 20
percent of units affordable to lower income households on the following sites consistent with Government Code
65583. 2:
21331033
21321006
19121017
19122032
19122039
19122040
19122059
19608021
19608026
19608072
Priority/ Timing: No later than December 1, 2022 due
to statutory requirement to be completed within 3
years of Housing Element adoption.
Accomplishments: Implemented. The City adopted Ordinance No. 22 - 442 in November 2022 that specified that housing developments that include a minimum 20 percent of units affordable to lower income households shall be ministerial and exempt from Site Plan Review. The program did not limit the ministerial approval to just the sites listed in Program 1n, but extended to all projects with 20% of units affordable to lower income households to encourage development of affordable housing.
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This program has been implemented and is no longer needed.
GOAL 2: Remove Constraints.
Program 2a: Continue to offer pre -application meetings to all developers with various City staff representing
numerous City departments ( e.g. planning, building,
engineering, etc.) to discuss project design, city standards, necessary public improvements, and funding strategies.
Priority/ Timing: No later than December 1, 2022 due
to statutory requirement to be completed within 3
years of Housing Element adoption.
Accomplishments: Partially implemented and ongoing. Throughout the 51h Cycle, the City saw a reduction in average lengths of time for the application review and approval process. The City continues to offer pre - application meetings to all developers to provide early feedback on a prospective project. Planning staff provides and discusses applicable City codes and development standards.
Additional permits that may be required for unique projects ( such as a variance or use permit) can also be determined at this time.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to meet with members of the Public Works Department and Lathrop -Manteca Fire District during pre - application process to identify pertinent issues. The Planning Department staff works with applicants to set up joint meetings between the various departments involved in site plan review. Developers have indicated that pre - application meetings are a useful tool and the majority of developers take advantage of the pre - application meeting and are encouraged to meet with pertinent staff to discuss funding strategies, project design, etc.
The City had 9 pre -application meetings with developers in 2022, including a pre -application for a residential subdivision, 7 pre - application meetings with developers in 2021, 7 pre -application meetings with developers in 2020, 7 pre -application meetings with developers in 2019, and 5 Pre -Application meetings in 2018.
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This program is effective and will be merged into Program 2 of the Housing Plan to provide a more comprehensive approach to incentivizing and streamlining affordable housing.
Program 2b: Provide incentives to encourage the
development of special needs and affordable housing. This program is anticipated to assist at least four projects, in coordination with other applicable programs. Incentives shall include:
Allowing developers to submit
concurrenttpiggyback" applications ( e.g.,
rezones, tentative tract maps, conditional use
permits, variance requests, etc.) to streamline
processing of development projects that require
multiple City approvals or entitlements;
Provide technical assistance with the entitlement
process for projects that propose extremely low-,
very low , and low- income housing or that
include a significant portion of units for special
needs households.
Consideration of fee waivers or fee deferrals,
where deemed appropriate, projects providing
housing for extremely low , very low , and low
income households or special needs
households.
Prioritizing projects which include units set aside
for extremely low-, very low-, and/ orlow income
households;
Through the density bonus provisions of the Zoning Code, provide for a reduction in development standards ( e.g., allowing narrower streets, variable set backs, increased heights, etc.) for eligible projects providing housing for extremely low-, very low-, and low income households.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City continues to offer incentives through the options listed in this program and allows developers to submit concurrent/ "piggyback" applications to streamline processing of development projects that require multiple City approvals, provide technical assistance with the entitlement process, and will consider fee waivers for projects that proposed low- income housing.
The City has contacted multiple affordable housing developers to encourage construction of new affordable and special needs housing, and, through such outreach, anticipated assisting multiple projects during the 5'" Cycle. However, no projects came to fruition.
The City does not own sites designated for multifamily housing and does not have affordable housing funds available to subsidize affordable projects at the levels needed by most affordable housing developers ( the City' s anticipated 2023-024 allocation of HOME funds is approximately $ 33, 000).
Status: Keep D Modify Remove
This program is effective and will be modified and merged with Program 1: Partnerships for Affordable Housing, and Program 2: Affordable Housing Incentives. It is anticipated that the modification to this program may result in multifamily sites that are more suitably sized that may be of interest to affordable housing developers. This program will be retained in order to continue to provide mechanisms to prioritize and encourage affordable and special needs housing development.
Program 2c: Continue to monitor average processing
times for discretionary development permits on a biennial basis and regularly review the Zoning Code and the Citys development project processing procedures to identify
changes to further reduce housing costs and average
permit processing time. Where changes are feasible to
implement, update the Zoning Code and amend the Citys
processing procedures to reduce housing costs and
processing times.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Partially implemented and ongoing. The City reviews and updates the Zoning Code annually ( Zoning Omnibus) to provide consistency with updates to the State law and to ensure streamlined development application processing.
The City also continues to monitor its processing time for discretionary permits as well as ministerial permits on a biennial basis. The City is extremely responsive and does not have any significant delays in the permitting process that would constrain development. When necessary, the City works with outside consultants to augment City staff in order to ensure that review times are reasonable.
Status: Keep 21 Modify Remove
This program is effective and will be modified and merged with Program 1: Partnerships for Affordable Housing.
Program 2d: Review affordable housinc and in -fill Accomplishments: Partially im demented and oncoinc. The City City of Lathrop I HBR- 189
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projects for eligible CEQA exemptions and exempt those
projects that are eligible from further CEQA review. In order to encourage use of CEQA exemptions and the advance
CEQA work that has been completed for the majority of the City' s lower income sites, ensure that the inventory
maintained under Program la identifies the required
approvals, including CEQA review, so that developers
understand that the City has minimal processing
requirements for its lower income sites.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing for review of development
applications; Concurrent with this Housing Element
update information provided to developers to identify
sites eligible for CEQA exemptions or CEQA review
has been completed.
provides for streamlined CEQA review. The City' s
infill housing has
resulted in several single- family units in the core area of Lathrop; these units have received ministerial approvals which do not require CEQA documentation. The majority of affordable housing sites are within specific plan areas and the CEQA review for these areas has been conducted, so additional CEQA review is not required for projects that are consistent with the CEQA documentation. Where allowed, the City would exempt any affordable housing project from CEQA if the specific criteria identified by the CEQA Guidelines are met. This will be determined during the staff review process. To date, there have been no affordable housing projects requested.
Status: Keep I?! Modify Remove
This program is effective and will be merged with Program 2 in the Housing Plan.
Program 2e: Review all updates and revisions to the
City' s ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures to
ensure that they do not constrain " reasonable
accommodation" for disabled persons and to ensure that
they do not reduce the City' scapacity for a
range of
housing types and densities.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City updated the Zoning Code in 2016 to include reasonable accommodation procedures and continues to review updates and revisions to the City' scode, policies, and procedures to ensure that there would not be constraints to reasonable accommodation; and to ensure that capacity for a range of housing types and densities is not reduced.
The City reviews and updates the Zoning Code annually.
Status: Keep 0 Modify Remove
This program has been effective, continues to be appropriate, and will be continued in the Housing Plan.
Program 2f: Continue to encourage developers to
include accessory dwelling units as an integral part of their project through maintaining provisions in the Zoning Code that provide for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in all zones that allow single family homes and by continuing to provide a reduced fee structure for accessory dwelling
units, including exemption from water and sewer
connection fees and capacity charges, and by modifying the ADU standards in the Zoning Code as -needed to be
consistent with requirements of State law, as may be
amended from time to time. It is anticipated at least 6 ADUs will be incentivized through the City' s provisions to
accommodate and encourage ADUs.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City updated the Zoning Code in 2019 to modify standards for ADUs to be consistent with the requirements of State law. ADUs are allowed in all zoning districts that permit residential uses and are allowed to be up to 1, 200 s. f. in size. The City also further encouraged ADUs through adopting policy guidance that exempts ADUs from utility connection fees and limits any applicable fees to the multifamily rate in order to ensure that rates for ADUs do not constrain their development. A total of 7 Building Permits for ADUs were issued in 2021 and, a total of 5 Building Permits for ADUs were issued in 2022.
The City also submitted a SB 2 grant application in 2022 to amend the Zoning Code to be consistent with new State Law, prepare pre - approved building plans for ADUs and prepare advertisements for the construction of ADUs. A total of 5 building permits for ADUs were issued in 2022 and a total of 7 building permits for ADUs were issued in 2021.
Status: Keep 2 Modify Remove
This program has been effective but will be modified to include additional objectives to ensure that the City' sADU provisions remain compliant with current regulations and that the Zoning Code is further amended to accommodate SB 9 units.
Program 2g: Encourage developers to take advantage
of density bonuses and incentives for affordable housing and senior housing projects that are provided by the City consistent with the requirements of State law and provide information that identifies the maximum densities that can Accomplishments: Partially implemented and ongoing. The City updated the Zoning Code in 2016 to provide for density bonuses and incentives for affordable and senior housing program in compliance with State law. At this time, developers have not recuested to utilize the density bonus proc ram provided under State City of Lathrop I HBR- 19O
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be achieved through a density bonus.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
law.
Status: Keep 0 Modify Remove
This program has been effective but will be modified to ensure that the City' s density bonus provisions remain compliant with State law over time.
Program 2h: Address the special housing needs of
large families to alleviate overcrowding in the City by facilitating the construction of housing that includes 3- and4- bedroom units affordable to extremely low-, very low, and low- income families.
The City will publicize financial and regulatory incentive opportunities to developers and/ or other parties interested in the construction of housing that includes 3 and 4-
bedroom affordable units by providing informational flyers at the Community Development Department and in all
specific plan and subdivision application packets.
Responsible Party: Community Development
Department, City Council
Funding: General Fund
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Partially implemented and ongoing. The City has encouraged development of affordable housing and encourages housing to accommodate large households, including housing with 3 or more bedrooms. No affordable housing applications were received during the 5m Cycle. While no developers have
demonstrated interest in affordable housing, the City has worked with developers to provide a
range of housing types including large
units with 6 or more bedrooms to accommodate large households and units with second master suites to accommodate large households and combined family/ household living situations. While not a recognized affordable housing product, large homes that allow multiple generations or multiple families to reside together provide for sharing of housing costs and increase the affordability of a unit while avoiding overcrowded situations.
Status: Keep 2 Modify Remove
This program is considered effective despite the lack of applications received and will be continued in the Housing Plan to continue to encourage housing to accommodate large households.
Program 21:
Continue to support female -headed households in the City with the permitting of child day care facilities as outlined in Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: This program was implemented in 2016.
Status: Keep Modify 0 Remove
This program has been implemented and is no longer needed.
Program 2n: Require developers of new housing to
use the HCD New Home Universal Design Option Checklist
to disclose to buyers accessible features that are available.
The City shall encourage developers to make accessible
features available as standard features to the extent feasible and to provide remaining accessible features as optional features or features available in a limited number of units.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City requires new subdivisions to offer universal design modifications to ensure new homes include accessible features.
Status: Keep D Modify Remove
This program has been effective but will be modified to include additional objectives to ensure that universal design features provisions remain compliant with current regulations and to promote visitability.
Program 2o: In compliance with State law ( Government
Code Section 65589. 7), the City will establish written policies and procedures that grant priority for water and sewer to proposed development that includes housing
affordable to lower -income households.
Priority/ Timing: January 2020
Accomplishments: Not implemented. The City has not experienced a shortage of water or sewer capacity and availability of water and sewer service has not been a constraint on new development, including housing affordable to lower -income households. However, to comply with State law, the City is preparing written policies and procedures to ensure that housing affordable to lower income households, including extremely low, very low, and low income housing, is granted priority when seeking water and sewer commitments and connections.
Status: 2 Keep Modify Remove
This program has not been implemented but is necessary and will be kept in the Housing Plan to ensure completion in the 6th Cycle.
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Program 2p: Support multifamily housing on sites that
accommodate lower income households by revising the
Zoning Ordinance to limit development of single family
units on sites designated for high density residential uses.
Single family development shall only be allowed if the
single family unit( s) are:
Replacing an existing single family unit on a one
for one basis,
On an existing lot of 8, 000 square feet or less, or
Are part of a housing development with the
majority of units affordable to extremely low, very
low, and/ orlow income households
Priority/ Timing: January 2020
Accomplishments: This program was implemented in 2019.
Multifamily housing has been supported through several revisions within the Zoning Ordinance. Single family development is only allowed when it is replacing an existing single family structure, on a lot smaller than 8, 000 square feet, or is part of a diverse housing development where the majority of units are extremely low, very low, and/ orlow income.
Status: Keep Modify El Remove
This program has been implemented and is no longer needed.
Program 2q: Revise the Zoning Code to permit
manufactured homes in the same manner as single
family homes, as required by Government Code
Section 65852. 3. The following revision shall be made
to Section 17. 68. 010:
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all
single- family dwellings manufactured housing and
mobile homes on permanent foundations, which shall
be allowed subject to the same permit recuirements
and standards as a sincle family home in all districts
that allow sincle family homes and shall also be
subject to the standards identified in Section
17. 68. 020 listed as permitted uses within any zoning
district teat permits residentia uses."
Priority/ Timing: January 2020
Accomplishments: This program was implemented in 2019. Section
17. 68. 010 of the Zoning Code has been revised to reflect these changes.
Status: Keep Modify I1 Remove
This program has been implemented and is no longer needed.
Program 2r: Revise the Zoning Code to remove
inconsistencies regarding the densities allowed in the
RM zone and to ensure that the densities allowed are
consistent with the densities identified in the General Plan Land Use Element. The following revision shall
be made to Section 17. 36. 050. D.:
Density. The allowable density for the RM multifamily
residential districts shall be:
RM- MH8: 1-8 units per acre
RM- 3: 8- 15 units per acre
RM- 2: 16- 25 units per acre
RM- 1.5: 16- 25 units per acre
a minimum of eight to a maximum of fifteen ( 15)
dwelling units per net acre, per the city' s general
p an."
Priority/ Timing: January 2020
Accomplishments: This program was implemented in 2019. Section
17. 36. 050 of the Zoning Code has been revised to reflect these changes.
Status: Keep Modify II Remove
This program has been implemented and is no longer needed.
Program 2s: Revise the Zoninc Code to implement the Accomplishments: Partially implemented and oncoing. The City was City of Lathrop I HBR- 192
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requirements of Government Code Sections 65913. 4 (as
amended by SB 35), 65660, 65662, 65664, 65666, and
65668 ( as established and/ or amended by AB 101), and
65650 through 65656 ( as established and/ or amended by AB 2162), including the following:
1) Identify the SB 35 streamlining approval process
and standards for eligible projects, as set forth
under Government Code Section 65913. 4;
2) Define low barrier navigation center as a use
allowed by right and develop standards and
requirements for processing a low barrier
navigation center consistent with the requirements
of State law, including Government Code Sections
65660 through 65668; and
3) Establish standards and requirements for
processing supportive housing by right consistent
with the requirements of State law, including
Government Code Sections 65650 through 65656.
Priority/ Timing: August 2020
not able to revise the Zoning Code during the 51h Cycle due to lack of available Staff resources. The City, did, however, develop a pre - application process to assist developers and implemented a number of other measures. The components to address low barrier navigation centers and supportive housing will be adopted immediately following this Housing Element Update.
Status: Keep 0 Modify Remove
This program remains necessary and will be incorporated into a broader program addressing necessary amendments to the Zoning Code.
GOAL 3: Preserve, Rehabilitate, and Enhance Existing Housing and Neighborhoods.
Program 3a: Continue to participate in the San Joaquin
Urban County consortium to receive and use HOME and
CDBG funds to provide housing rehabilitation loans and
emergency repair loans or grants, administered through the San Joaquin County Rehabilitation Program, for lower
income households and to provide services for lower
income populations, including extremely low income,
homeless/ at- risk of homelessness, seniors, and youth.
On an annual basis, determine whether funds are adequate to set aside funds specifically for assistance ( housing rehabilitation, emergency repair, or weatherization) for extremely low income households and whether funds are
adequate to allow bedroom/ bathroom additions where
necessary to accommodate large families.
To ensure public awareness of and participation in housing assistance programs, continue to provide informational
packets and handouts at City Hall, community gathering
areas ( Community Center and Library), and on the City' s website. These handouts shall include specific contact
information, programs available, and how to apply for
funds.
Priority/ Timing: Annual review of housing needs and
commitment of funds through Urban County process;
ongoing efforts to ensure public awareness.
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing.
The City has participated in the San Joaquin Urban County/ HOME Consortium throughout the 51h Cycle and continues to receive an allocation of funds each fiscal year. With the exception of one fiscal year, all HOME funds have been allocated to the Housing Rehabilitation Program that is run by San Joaquin County on behalf of the City of Lathrop. A portion of CDBG funds have been allocated to housing rehabilitation. Although funds are extremely limited, the Rehabilitation Assistance Program provided housing rehabilitation assistance to one single family, very low income household since adoption of the 2015 Housing Element. The City allocated additional funds for housing rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance that have not yet been expended. The City has also allocated funds to provide fair housing services, food services for lower income youth, seniors, and households at - risk of homelessness, and various other supportive services targeted to lower income and special needs populations. The City makes information regarding housing programs available at City Hall at the Community Development public counter, in the City' s newsletter, and in handouts at the Community Center and Library. The City also annually advertises availability of CDBG and HOME funds and solicits applications from service providers and input regarding funding preferences and priorities.
Status: Keep Q Modify Remove
This program has been effective and remains necessary. The program is integrated into several programs in the Housing Plan to address homeownership assistance, housing rehabilitation, and supportive services, as well as measures to ensure that the City continues to meaningfully coordinate with appropriate housing support service agencies.
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Program 3b: Review the Zoning Code and potential
funding sources to identify methods to provide incentives for rehabilitation of existing residential units and to encourage re -investment in the Historic Lathrop Overlay District and in older neighborhoods east of I-5.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing; 2019/020 incorporate
incentives into SB 2 funding opportunities
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City continues to review the Zoning Code on an annual basis. As part of the 2019 Mid - Cycle Update, the City reviewed the Historic Lathrop Overlay District boundaries, permitted uses, and development standards and determined they were appropriate, as they provide extensive opportunities for reinvestment and new development in the core Historic Lathrop area. Standards and incentives for new residential development are available in Historic Lathrop as well as other areas of the City. Due to the City' s limited funding for housing programs, there were not funds available during the planning period for a targeted rehabilitation program in this area.
Status: • Keep lI Modify • Remove
This program remains necessary, despite not being implemented during the 5" Cycle, and will be kept as Program X: Historic Lathrop Overlay District Re -Investment and Preservation.
Program 3c: Continue to employ a full time code
compliance officer who will vigorously enforce the building and zoning codes in locations where dilapidation, blight, and/ or health and safety violations may be occurring.
Coordinate code compliance efforts with the housing
rehabilitation program with code compliance efforts to
encourage property owners to maintain dwelling units in safe and habitable conditions. Regularly review housing conditions to determine if specific locations or
neighborhoods require targeted code enforcement and
work to provide, when funding is available, targeted
rehabilitation or replacement assistance.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing; biennial review of areas
appropriate for targeted assistance and/ or
enforcement
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City continues to employ code enforcement staff and actively enforces building and safety codes. The City' s
Code Compliance Division targets specific
areas based on complaints received and also strives to address city - wide code compliance. This program is effective.
Status: Keep 4 Modify • Remove
This program has been effective but will be modified to include additional objectives to ensure that code compliance and housing rehabilitation is appropriately addressed.
Program 3d:
Continue to participate in the San Joaquin Urban County consortium to provide funding and support for the
rehabilitation of mobile homes, when adequate funds are available.
In 2020/ 2021, conduct outreach to mobilehome park
residents and qualified non - profits to determine if there is interest in the State' s Mobilehome Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program and any of the City' s
mobilehome parks would be eligible for this type of
program.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing; Mobilehome outreach in
2020 and 2021
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City has
continued to participate in the San Joaquin Urban County and HOME Consortium. Throughout the 5'" Cycle, the City designated a portion of its available funds for housing rehabilitation. These funds are available to lower income homeowners, including owners of mobile homes, for housing rehabilitation. As of 2022, the City continues to coordinate with San Joaquin County to offer CDBG funding for the Rehabilitation Program. The City advertises the State' s Mobilehome Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program. The City is in the process of conducting outreach to mobilehome park residents.
Status: • Keep MI Modify • Remove
This program is partially effective. The housing rehabilitation program component will be continued. The mobilehome outreach effort will be moved to a separate program with additional steps to educate staff or coordinate with a mobilehome park conversion expert to ensure that the outreach to the mobilehome community is well- informed and accurate.
Program 3e: Regularly review the City' s eligibility for Federal and State home repair, renovation, and replacement programs annually and apply for programs, as appropriate.
If multifamily owners or other entities express interest in available funding 3rocrams for housinc rehabilitation or Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City has
participated in multiple clean energy financing programs, including California Municipal Finance Authority ( CMFA) Open Property Assessed Clean Energy ( PACE), California Statewide Communities Develoyment Authority ( CSCDA) Chen PACE, Fictree PACE, and City of Lathrop I HBR- 194
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repair, support the application for funding and, if
appropriate and feasible, provide technical assistance to the project applicant with the funding application.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing; annual outreach to
developers and property owners through the Annual
Action Plan process
Golden State Finance Authority to ensure that loans and financing are available for residential and commercial property owners to make clean - energy and energy -efficient improvements to their homes. The City did not identify any additional funding programs, apart from the previously mentioned financing programs and the City' s CDBG and
HOME funds, for housing repair, renovation, and replacement. The City is optimistic that the increased attention to affordable housing needs at the State level will result in an increase in State -funded programs to assist jurisdictions in addressing housing rehabilitation and other needs, so the City will continue to review available funding sources with the long- term goal of increasing funds for housing rehabilitation as well as emergency and minor repairs.
Status: Keep Q Modify • Remove
This program is effective and will be merged into a single program focused on housing rehabilitation in the Housing Plan.
GOAL 4: Provide Housing Free From Discrimination.
Program 4a: Continue to encourage the enforcement of
federal and state fair housing standards. The City will provide fair housing information to interested citizens and will make fair housing materials from the California
Department of Fair Housing and Employment and the
federal Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
available at City Hall, the Library, the Community Center, and on the City' s website in both English and Spanish. All requests for fair treatment on housing will be referred to the fair housing provider funded through the San Joaquin
Urban County consortium ( currently San Joaquin Fair
Housing, Inc.).
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City provides fair housing services for Lathrop residents and tenants through San Joaquin Fair Housing, funded through an annual allocation of its CDBG funds through the Urban County/ HOME Consortium. San Joaquin Fair Housing provides information regarding fair housing that addresses disability, familial status, and tenants rights in both English and Spanish. The City also provides Department of Fair Housing and Employment brochures which also address familial status and disability, among other fair housing topics, and provides a link to the San Joaquin Fair Housing website through the City' s Economic Development home page. The City ensures that fair housing brochures are available at City Hall as well as other community locations. Theh City did not receive any fair housing inquiries during the 5 Cycle.
Status: Keep Q Modify • Remove
This program has been effective but will be modified to include additional objectives to provide education and access to fair housing resources.
Program 4b: Require all recipients of locally administered housing funds to acknowledge their understanding of fair housing law, affirm their commitment to the law, and to provide fair housing opportunities for all persons.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Partially implemented and ongoing. The City did not have any locally - administered housing funds during the reporting period that were granted to subrecipients by the City.
Status: • Keep tI Modify Remove
This program remains relevant and appropriate despite not being necessary during the 5th Cycle and will be consolidated into the City' s updated affirmatively furthering fair housing programs in the Housing Plan.
GOAL 5: Encourage and Enhance Housing Coordination.
Program 5a: Continue to participate in the San Joaquin
Housing Authority and encourage the Housing Authority to increase assistance to the City, through allocating more Housing Choice Vouchers and working with housing
developers to provide Project -Based Vouchers, as well as other assistance administered by the Housing Authority.
The City shall provide information on the availability of Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City continues to support use of Housing Choice Vouchers in the City. While there are a limited number of Housing Choice vouchers provided by the San Joaquin Housing Authority to City residents, voucher usage increased during the 5th Cycle from 18 in 2019 to 31 in 2023. This program continues to be an important source of assistance, City of Lathrop I HBR- 195
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Housing Authority programs to interested residents.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing; annual coordination and
outreach to Housing Authority to encourage increased
assistance
particularly to extremely low and very low income households.
Status: • Keep Q Modify • Remove
This program has been effective but will be modified to include additional outreach to further support use of Housing Choice Vouchers in Lathrop.
Program 5b: Provide housing information to all interested agencies, developers, residents, and non- profit groups. City staff will assist with Zoning and General Plan inquiries as well as provide contact information between the San
Joaquin Urban County Consortium, San Joaquin Housing
Authority, housing developers, and non- profit groups.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City provides housing information as requested to interested parties and addresses inquiries regarding the housing process.
Status: Keep D Modify • Remove
This program has been effective and overlaps with several other programs. This program will be merged into applicable programs in the Housing Plan addressing availability of information regarding housing resources, the City' s planning process, and outside agencies.
GOAL 6: Energy Conservation.
Program 6a: Promote energy efficient land use planning
by incorporating energy conservation as a major criterion for future decision making. This shall include innovative site designs and orientation techniques, which incorporate
passive and active solar designs and natural cooling
techniques.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City encourages energy -efficiency in all activities, including land use planning. The City requires projects to comply with CalGreen, the State' s Green Building Code with addresses both passive and active energy efficiency methods, and encourages projects to exceed CalGreen requirements.
In 2018, the City joined the California Municipal Finance Authority CMFA) joint powers authority to provide a streamlined approach through the Open Property Assessment Clean Energy ( PACE) program to funding clean -energy improvements to commercial and residential projects. The City also participates in multiple other clean energy financing programs, including CSCDA Open PACE, Figtree PACE, and Golden State Finance Authority. These programs ensure that property owners can apply for financing to make clean -energy and energy -efficient improvements, including renewable energy, water conservation, and electric vehicle charging.
Status: CZJ Keep • Modify • Remove
This program has been effective and will be continued in the Housing Plan.
Program 6b: Encourage pre -application meetings to
address site layout and design components that encourage energy conservation prior to any formal submittal that is to be considered by the Planning Commission and/ or City
Council. The City shall continue to rely on project input from all departments to assess design and layout for all residential projects.
Priority/ Timing: Ongoing
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City encourages pre -application meetings as discussed under Program 2a. All projects are required to comply with CalGreen, which includes mandatory standards for energy -efficiency and water conservation and the approach to compliance with these standards can be discussed at the pre -application meeting.
Status: • Keep Q Modify • Remove
This program has been effective, remains necessary, and will be merged into a single program addressing energy efficiency in planning projects.
Program 6c: Continue to support energy conservation in
existing and new housing, through participating in
programs such as the Open PACE clean energy program
and ensuring the community has access to current energy conservation methods and practices as well as information on ) roc rams available to fund enercy conservation
Accomplishments: Implemented and ongoing. The City provides information on methods to conserve energy, including CalGreen requirements and opportunities to retrofit existing properties through the Open PACE program, and other programs as they are available, at City Hall and via the City' s
website.
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improvements. Ensure information is available at City Hall The City has actively worked to support energy conservation. In and on the City' swebsite. 2016, the City Council approved the City' s first clean energy Priority/ Timing: Ongoing financing program, the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity HERO) Financing Program through the PAC) Program. In 2017, the City Council approved similar clean energy financing programs with CSCDA Open Pace, Figtree Pace, and Golden State Financing Authority. In 2018, the City Council approved participation in the CMFA Open PACE Program. Information related to the energy conservation is available upon request.
Status: Keep Q Modify Remove
This program has been effective but will be modified to include additional objectives to ensure that energy efficiency is appropriately addressed in the Housing Plan.
Program 6d: Accomplishments: Partially implemented and ongoing. The City Encourage new residential development or significant provides information on methods to conserve energy, including rehabilitation projects to meet or exceed CalGreen Tier 1 CalGreen and LEED requirements and opportunities to retrofit and/ orto achieve LEED certification. existing properties through the Open PACE program at City Hall, and is developing additional information for the City' swebsite to Priority/ Timing: Ongoing encourage green and energy -efficient development. Subdivisions at River Islands have incorporated water -conservation measures, energy -efficient lighting and appliances, and solar and electric vehicle charging options. The City works with each developer to ensure that optional energy -saving measures are implemented to the extent appropriate and feasible, while recognizing that these initial costs are passed on to the homebuyer or renter and can result in an increase in monthly housing costs while also providing cost - savings in energy and water costs.
Status: Keep Q Modify • Remove
This program has been effective and will be merged with similar programs that promote sustainability, energy efficiency and conservation, and green building measures.
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7. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN
Government Code Section 65300. 5states: "In construing the provisions of this article, the Legislature intends that the general plan and elements and parts thereof comprise an integrated, internally consistent and compatible statement of policies for the adopting agency." Additionally, Government Code Section 65583 ( c)( 7) requires the identification of " means by which consistency will be achieved with other general plan elements and community goals." The Housing Element of a general plan sets out a city' soverall long- range planning strategy for providing housing for all segments of the community. The California Government Code requires general plans to contain an integrated, consistent set of goals and policies. The Housing Element is, therefore, affected by policies contained in other elements of a general plan.
The housing element is most intricately related to the land use element. The Land Use Element establishes the framework for development of housing by laying out the land use designations for residential development and indicating the type and density permitted by a city.
Working within this framework, the City of Lathrop' sHousing Element identifies priority goals, objectives, and program actions for the 2023-031 planning period that directly address the housing needs of Lathrop' s existing and future residents. The policies contained in other elements of the City' s General Plan affect many aspects of life that residents enjoy such as the amount and variety of open space; the preservation of natural, historic and cultural resources; permitted noise levels in residential areas; and the safety of the residents in the event of a natural or man-ade disaster. The Housing Element has been reviewed for consistency with the City' s other General Plan Elements and the policies and programs in this Element do not conflict with the policy direction contained in other parts of the General Plan. As portions of the General Plan are amended in the future, the Housing Element will be reviewed to ensure that internal consistency is maintained.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CITY PLANS AND POLICIES
The Housing Element identifies priority goals, objectives, policies, and action programs during the planning period that directly address the housing needs of Lathrop. The City' s other plans and policies including its Municipal Code, Zoning Code, Master Plan, and Specific Plans must all remain consistent with the Housing Element. As revisions are considered to the City' s Code
and various plans, each revision will be reviewed to ensure that no conflicts with the Housing Element occur.
PRIORITY FOR WATER AND SEWER
Per Chapter 727, Statues of 2004 ( SB 1087), upon completion of an amended or adopted housing element, a local government is responsible for immediately distributing a copy of the Element to area water and sewer providers. Water and sewer providers must grant priority for service allocations to proposed developments that include housing units affordable to lower -income households. As the responsible agency, the City of Lathrop will supply a copy of the adopted housing element to the Lathrop Public Works Department ( LPWD), as well as to all other water and sewer providers serving the City. The City is also preparing policy language to ensure that all lower income housing projects receive priority for water and sewer service, consistent with State law.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Energy efficiency has direct application to affordable housing because the more money spent on energy, the less available for rent or mortgage payments. High energy costs have particularly detrimental effects on low- income households that do not have enough income or cash reserves to absorb cost increases and many times must choose between basic needs such as shelter, food, and energy.
CITY STANDARDS
The City has adopted and enforces the 2022 California Energy Code and the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code City of Lathrop I HBR- 198
2023-031 Housing Element Background Report
CALGreen). CALGreen has streamlined energy efficiency and conservation measures for jurisdictions throughout California.
CALGreen addresses energy efficiency through requiring compliance with Title 24 energy efficiency standards which address energy efficiency through appliances, air conditioning/ heating units, water heating systems, windows/ doors, insulation, roofing, lighting, solar -readiness, as well as requiring additional mandatory measures that address site development stormwater management), construction ( construction waste reduction/ recycling, pollution control,) and long- term use of the residence ( indoor water use, outdoor water use, building maintenance and operation, fireplaces, indoor air quality and exhaust, and interior moisture control). Single family and duplex developments are required to be wired for electric vehicle charging and the multifamily projects with 17 or more units must provide electric vehicle charging spaces. The 2022 CALGreen Code includes several amendments to the 2019 CALGreen Code, including new voluntary prerequisites for builders to choose from, such as battery storage system controls and heat pump space, and water heating, to encourage building electrification. The 2022 CALGreen Code went into effect Statewide on January 1, 2023.
Chapter 13. 08 of the Municipal Code establishes water conservation and rationing standards, including measures for water conservation and water restrictions. Section 17. 92. 060 of the Zoning Code establishes water conservation requirements for landscaping in new development.
Households benefit from increased energy efficiency and water conservation requirements as demand for electric, natural gas, and water is reduced which can result in reduced electric, natural gas, and water bills. The Housing Plan includes policies and actions to encourage energy efficiency and conservation in residential development.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Owners of existing housing can benefit from home improvements, such as window, door, and appliance replacement, increased insulation, and weatherization that reduce energy and water demand and thus reduce energy and water bills. Energy efficient programs include but are not limited to the following:
California Municipal Finance Authority Open PACE Program. The City participates in this program to ensure that loans and financing are available for residential and commercial property owners to make clean - energy and energy - efficient improvements to their homes. This program provides for deferred payments and can be used for extensive energy -efficiency and renewable energy improvements.
PG& E Energy Savings Assistance Program. This program provides qualified customers with energy -saving improvements at no charge. Energy -saving measures through the Energy Savings Assistance Program can include repairing or replacing appliances, including the refrigerator, furnace, or water heater, and installing insulation, weatherproofing, energy -efficient light bulbs, caulking, and low -flow showerheads. Participants must live in a home that is at least five years old and must meet household income requirements.
Rebate Programs. PG& E offers rebates for eligible appliances including clothes washers and gas, electric, or solar water heaters. Appliances eligible for rebates typically change annually.
Weatherization Program. San Joaquin County Weatherization Program administered through San Joaquin HSA provides home or duplex weatherization services such as: minor home repair, glass replacement, attic ventilation, low -flow showerheads, ceiling insulation, evaporative cooler vent cover, door weatherstripping, water heater blanket, duct wrap, switches & outlet gaskets, caulking, and other weatherstripping.
City of Lathrop I HBR- 199
City of Lathrop
6th Cycle Housing Element
Adoption Draft
Appendices
January 2025
Appendix A
Inventory of Residential Sites
APPENDIX
A -
INVENTORY
OFRESIDENTIAL
SITES
SITAPN/
E
ADDRESS
ACRES
GENERAL PLAN
ZONING
EXISTING
USE
EXISTING UNITS IW_ TYPE
PUBLIC OWNER
PRIOR
CYCLE USE
EXISTING DENSITY
RATIO
OF MAX. UNITS
TO EXISTING UNITS
IMPROVE MENTS VALUE
RATIO
LAND V
ALUE
OF
IMPROVE MENT/MAXI- LAND VALUE
MUM DENSITY
MINI- MUM DENSITY
MAXI- MUM UNITS
REALISTIC
VERY LOW
L
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CAPACITY
19119033
17774
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6. 79
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APPENDIX
A -
INVENTORY
OFRESIDENTIAL
SITES
APN/ SITE
ADDRESS
ACRES
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ZONING
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G
USE
EXISTING UNITS
ItN_ TYPE
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G
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OF MAX.UNITS TO EXISTING UNITS
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OVEMENTS VALUE
LAND VALUE
RATIO
OF
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VAL UE
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APPENDIX
A -
INVENTORY
OFRESIDENTIAL
SITES A
PN / SITE
ADDRESS
GENERAL
ACRES
PLAN
ZONING
EXISTING
USE
EXISTI
NG
UNITS
INV_ TYPE
PUBLIC OWNER
PRIOR
CYCLE
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RATIO
OF MAX. UNITS TO EXISTING UNITS
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OVE.
MENTS VALUE
L
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OF
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L
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A- 3
Appendix B
Housing Needs and Priorities Survey
Lathrop Housing Needs and Priorities Survey
Q1 Do you live in Lathrop?
Answered: 17 Skipped: 0
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 58. 82%
No 41. 18%
TOTAL
Persons who responded " No" were forwarded to Question 9, skipping Questions 2 through 8. 10 7
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Q2 How long have you lived in the City?
Answered: 10 Skipped: 7
ANSWER CHOICES
0- 2 years
2-5 years
5- 10 years
10+ years
Other ( please specify)
TOTAL
RESPONSES
30. 00%
30. 00%
10. 00%
30. 00%
0.0%
OTHER ( PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
There are no responses.
3 3
1 3
0 10
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Q3 What made you decide to live here? (Select all that apply) Answered: 10 Skipped: 7
ANSWER CHOICES
Affordability
Safety of neighborhood
Quality of housing stock
Quality of local school system
Proximity to job/ work
Proximity to family and/ orfriends
City services and programs
Proximity to shopping and services
Other ( please specify)
Total Respondents: 10
RESPONSES
80. 00%
60. 00%
30. 00%
30. 00%
20. 00%
20. 00%
20. 00%
0.0%
0.0%
OTHER ( PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
There are no responses.
8 6
3 3
2 2
2 0
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Q4 Do you currently own or rent your home?
Answered: 10 Skipped: 7
ANSWER CHOICES
I own my home
I rent my home
I live with extended family or with another household
I rent a room in a home
I am currently without permanent shelter
TOTAL
RESPONSES
100. 00%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
10 0
0 0
0 10
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Q5 Select the type of housing that best describes your current home.
Answered: 10 Skipped: 7
ANSWER CHOICES
Single- family home ( detached)
Duplex/ attached home
Multi -family home ( apartment/ condominium)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, granny flat, guest house
Mobile home
Currently without permanent shelter
Other (please specify)
TOTAL
RESPONSES
100. 00%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
OTHER ( PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
There are no responses.
10 0
0 0
0 0
0 10
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Q6 How would you rate the physical condition of the residence you live in? Answered: 10 Skipped: 7
ANSWER CHOICES
Sound: Very good to excellent condition and needs minimal repairs Minor : Shows signs of minor deferred maintenance ( e.g., peeling paint, chipped stucco, missing shingles, etc.) Moderate: Needs one modest rehabilitation improvements ( e.g., new roof, new wood siding, replacement of stucco, etc.)
Substantial: Needs two or more major upgrades ( e.g., new foundation, roof replacement, new plumbing, new electrical, etc.)
Dilapidated: Building appears structurally unsound, unfit for human habitation in its current condition, and demolition or major rehabilitation is required
RESPONSES
60. 00% 6
20. 00% 2
10. 00% 1
10. 00% 1
0.0% 0
TOTAL 10
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Q7 How satisfied are you with your current housing situation? Answered: 10 Skipped: 7
ANSWER CHOICES
I am very satisfied
I am somewhat satisfied
I am somewhat dissatisfied
I am dissatisfied
If you answered dissatisfied or somewhat dissatisfied please provide a reason below.
TOTAL
RESPONSES
20. 00% 2
70. 00% 7
10. 00% 1
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
10 IF YOU ANSWERED DISSATISFIED OR SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED PLEASE PROVIDE A DATE
REASON BELOW
There are no responses.
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Q8 Which of the following housing upgrades or expansions have you considered making on your home?
Answered: 10 Skipped: 7
ANSWER CHOICES
HVAC, solar, and electrical
Room addition
Landscaping
Roofing, painting, and general home repairs
Accessory dwelling unit
Does not apply
Other ( please specify)
Total Respondents: 10
RESPONSES
60. 00%
50. 00%
40. 00%
20. 00%
10. 00%
10. 00%
0.0%
OTHER ( PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
There are no responses.
6 5
4 2
1 1
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Q9 Which of the following best describes your household type? Answered: 11 Skipped: 6
ANSWER CHOICES
Couple with children under 18
Multi -generational or extended family household ( parents, grandparents, aunts/ uncles, children, grandchildren, etc. all under the same roof)
Single person living with roomates
Couple
Single person household
Single parent with children under 18
Single person living with family
Couple living with roommates
Adult head of household ( non - parent) with children under 18 Other ( please specify)
TOTAL
OTHER ( PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
There are no responses.
RESPONSES
54.5% 6
27.7% 3
9. 09% 1
9. 09% 1
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
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Q10 If you wish to own a home in Lathrop but do not currently own one, what issues are preventing you from owning a home at this time? (Select all that apply)
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
ANSWER CHOICES
I already own a home in Lathrop
I do not currently wish to own a home in Lathrop
I cannot find a home within my target price range
I do not currently have the financial resources for an appropriate down payment I do not currently have the financial resources for an adequate monthly mortgage payment I cannot find a home that suits my living needs ( housing size, disability accommodations) I cannot currently find a home that suits my quality standards Total Respondents: 7
RESPONSES
71. 43% 5
28. 57% 2
14. 29% 1
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
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Q11 If you wish to rent a home in Lathrop but do not currently rent one, what issues are preventing you from renting a home at this time? (Select all that apply)
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
ANSWER CHOICES
I do not currently wish to rent a home in Lathrop
I cannot find a home within my target rental cost
I already rent a home in Lathrop
I cannot find a home that suits my living needs ( housing size, disability accommodations) I cannot currently find a home that suits my quality standards Total Respondents: 7
RESPONSES
71. 43% 5
14. 29% 1
14. 29% 1
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
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Q12 Do you think that the range of housing options currently available in the City of Lathrop meets your needs?
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
ANSWER CHOICES
Yes
No
TOTAL
RESPONSES
85. 71% 6
14. 29% 1
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Q13 Do you think that the range of housing options currently available in the City meet the needs of the community?
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
ANSWER CHOICES
Yes
No
TOTAL
RESPONSES
57. 14%
42. 86%
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Q14 What types of housing are most needed in the City of Lathrop? Select all that apply)
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
ANSWER CHOICES
Single family, small ( less than 1, 600 square foot home) Single family, medium to large ( 1, 600 square foot home or larger) Duplex, Triplex, and Fourplex
Townhomes or Condominiums ( multi -family ownership homes) Apartments ( multi -family rental homes)
Co -housing ( individual homes that are part of larger development with shared common space, such as kitchen, living, recreation, and garden areas)
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Other ( please specify)
Total Respondents: 7
OTHER ( PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
There are no responses.
RESPONSES
57. 14% 4
71. 43% 5
42. 86% 3
57. 14% 4
28. 57% 2
14. 29% 1
14. 29% 1
0.0% 0
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Q15 How important are the following housing priorities to you and your family?
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
VERY SOMEWHAT NOT DON' T TOTAL
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT KNOW
Housing affordable to working families
Promote sustainable, efficient, and fire -safe housing to address safety, energy, and climate change impacts
Ensure that children who grow up in Lathrop can afford to live here
Create more mixed - use (commercial/ office and residential) projects to bring different land uses closer together
Ensure all persons and households have fair and equitable access to housing and housing opportunities
Sustainable, walkable development ( housing within walking distance to services, schools, and/ or the downtown)
Provide housing to meet Lathrop' ssocial and economic needs, including both existing and future residents, as well as employers
Provide ADA- accessible housing
Rehabilitate existing housing
Support fair/ equitable housing opportunities and programs to help maintain and secure neighborhoods that have suffered
foreclosures
Establish programs to help at -risk homeowners keep their homes, including mortgage loan programs
Lease -to -own housing ( condominiums, apartments)
Integrate affordable housing throughout the community to create mixed -income neighborhoods
85. 71% 14. 29% 0.0% 0.0%
6 1 0 0 7
85. 71% 14. 29% 0.0% 0.0%
6 1 0 0 7
71. 43% 28. 57% 0.0% 0.0%
5 2 0 0 7
71. 43% 28. 57% 0.0% 0.0%
5 2 0 0 7
71. 43% 28. 57% 0.0% 0.0%
5 2 0 0 7
71. 43% 28. 57% 0.0% 0.0%
5 2 0 0 7
57. 14% 28. 57% 14. 29% 0.0%
4 2 1 0 7
57. 14% 28. 57% 14. 29% 0.0%
4 2 1 0 7
42. 86% 57. 14% 0.0% 0.0%
3 4 0 0 7
42. 86% 42. 86% 14. 29% 0.0%
3 3 1 0 7
28. 57% 71. 43% 0.0% 0.0%
2 5 0 0 7
28. 57% 14. 29% 42. 86% 14. 29%
2 1 3 1 7
0.0% 57. 14% 42. 86% 0.0%
0 4 3 0 7
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Q16 Are there any populations or persons that need additional housing types or dedicated policies and programs to ensure they can access housing in Lathrop?
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
VERY SOMEWHAT NOT DONT TOTAL WEIGHTED
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT KNOW AVERAGE
Homeless persons or at risk of
homelessness
Seniors
Persons with a disability, including
developmental
Large families ( 5 or more persons)
Single Parent Head of Households
Farmworkers
57. 14% 0.0% 14. 29% 28. 57%
4 0 1 2 7 2. 14
42. 86% 42. 86% 0.0% 14. 29%
3 3 0 1 7 1. 86
42. 86% 28. 57% 0.0% 28. 57%
3 2 0 2 7 2. 14
42. 86% 28. 57% 0.0% 28. 57%
3 2 0 2 7 2. 14
42. 86% 28. 57% 0.0% 28. 57%
3 2 0 2 7 2. 14
42. 86% 28. 57% 14. 29% 14. 29%
3 2 1 1 7 2. 00
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Q17 What is your race/ ethnicity?
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
ANSWER CHOICES
African American
Hispanic
Other ( please specify)
Asian
Native American
White/ Non- Hispanic
TOTAL
1 2
OTHER ( PLEASE SPECIFY)
multi
secret
RESPONSES
28. 57%
28. 57%
28. 57%
14. 29%
0.0%
0.0%
DATE
2/9/024 11: 23 AM
8/ 25/023 9: 12 PM
2 2
2 1
0 0
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Q18 Do any of the following apply to you or someone in your household check all that apply):
Answered: 5 Skipped: 12
ANSWER CHOICES
Children under 18
Ages 65 or over
Ages 55 to 64
Large family ( 5 or more people)
Farmworker
A single female head of household with children
A single male head of household with children
Have a developmental disability
Have a disability ( non -developmental)
Total Respondents: 5
RESPONSES
80. 00%
60. 00%
40. 00%
40. 00%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4 3
2 2
0 0
0 0
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Q19 What housing challenges have you experienced?
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
My home is not big enough for my family or household.
I am concerned about my rent going up to an amount I can' tafford.
I struggle to pay my rent or mortgage payment.
There is a lot of crime in my neighborhood.
I have been discriminated against when trying to rent housing.
I cannot find a place to rent due to bad credit, previous evictions, or foreclosure.
YES NO TOTAL
28. 57% 71. 43%
2 5 7
14. 29% 85. 71%
1 6 7
14. 29% 85. 71%
1 6 7
14. 29%85. 71%
1 6 7
14. 29% 85. 71%
1 6 7
0.0% 100. 00%
0 7 7
I am concerned that if I ask my property manager or landlord to repair my home that my rent will go up 0.0% 100. 00% or I will be evicted. 0 7 7
I am concerned that I may be evicted.
I need assistance finding rental housing.
My home is in poor condition and needs repair.
I have been discriminated against when trying to purchase housing.
I need assistance with understanding my rights related to fair housing.
0.0% 100. 00%
0 7 7
0.0% 100. 00%
0 7 7
0.0% 100. 00%
0 7 7
0.0% 100. 00%
0 7 7
0.0% 100. 00%
0 7 7
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Q20 Do you or someone in your family have any of the following specific housing needs? Please check all that apply.
Answered: 2 Skipped: 15
ANSWER CHOICES
Senior independent living ( senior single family community or senior apartments) Assisted living for senior (55 and over) that provides assistance with daily tasks and has increasing levels of care ( from assisted living to skilled nursing)
Assisted living for disabled persons that provides assistance with daily tasks and has increasing levels of care ( from assisted living to skilled nursing)
Independent living for someone with a disability
Emergency shelter
Supportive or transitional housing that provides services and support to avoid homelessness Supportive services to find and obtain housing.
Daily living assistance and services to be able to live independently.
Total Respondents: 2
RESPONSES
100. 00% 2
50. 00% 1
50. 00% 1
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
0.0% 0
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Q21 Have encountered discrimination or other issues that have affected your ability to live in safe, decent housing of your choice? If so, please explain any discrimination or fair housing issues you have encountered.
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
ANSWER CHOICES
No
Yes ( please specify)
TOTAL
1 YES ( PLEASE SPECIFY)
Owner did not want to rent to a
person of color
RESPONSES
85. 71%
14. 29%
DATE
8/ 24/023 5:9 PM
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Q22 Multifamily. Looking at the map above, please identify your preference for new multifamily housing development in each area.
Answered: 7 Skipped: 10
STRONGLY PREFER NEUTRAL DO NOT STRONGLY DO TOTAL WEIGHTED
PREFER PREFER NOT PREFER AVERAGE
1 42. 86% 14. 29% 28. 57% 14. 29% 0.0%
3 1 2 1 0 7 1. 71
14 42. 86% 28. 57% 14. 29% 0.0% 14. 29%
3 2 1 0 1 7 1. 71
15 42. 86% 28. 57% 14. 29% 14. 29% 0.0%
3 2 1 1 0 7 2. 00
2 28. 57% 14. 29% 28. 57% 14. 29% 14. 29%
2 1 2 1 1 7 0. 57
11 28. 57% 28. 57% 28. 57% 0.0% 14. 29%
2 2 2 0 1 7 1.4
3 14. 29% 42. 86% 14. 29% 28. 57% 0.0%
1 3 1 2 0 7 0. 86
4 14. 29% 42. 86% 42. 86% 0.0% 0.0%
1 3 3 0 0 7 1. 43
5 14. 29% 42. 86% 42. 86% 0.0% 0.0%
1 3 3 0 0 7 1. 43
6 14. 29% 28. 57% 57. 14% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 4 0 0 7 1.4
7 14. 29% 28. 57% 57. 14% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 4 0 0 7 1.4
8 14. 29% 42. 86% 42. 86% 0.0% 0.0%
1 3 3 0 0 7 1. 43
9 14. 29% 28. 57% 57. 14% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 4 0 0 7 1.4
10 14. 29% 28. 57% 42. 86% 14. 29% 0.0%
1 2 3 1 0 7 0. 86
12 14. 29% 42. 86% 28. 57% 0.0% 14. 29%
1 3 2 0 1 7 0. 86
13 14. 29% 42. 86% 14. 29% 14. 29% 14. 29%
1 3 1 1 1 7 0. 57
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Q23 Mixed Use. Looking at the map above, please identify your preference for new mixed use development in each area.
Answered: 6 Skipped: 11
14 1
2 3
11 12
13 15
4 5
6 7
8 9
10 STRONGLY PREFER NEUTRAL DO NOT STRONGLY DO TOTAL WEIGHTED
PREFER PREFER NOT PREFER AVERAGE
50. 00% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 16. 67%
3 2 0 0 1 6 2. 00
33.3% 16. 67% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
2 1 3 0 0 6 1. 67
33.3% 16. 67% 33.3% 16. 67% 0.0%
2 1 2 1 0 6 1. 33
33.3% 66.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
2 4 0 0 0 6 2. 67
33.3% 33.3% 16. 67% 0.0% 16. 67%
2 2 1 0 1 6 1. 33
33.3% 33.3% 16. 67% 0.0% 16. 67%
2 2 1 0 1 6 1. 33
33.3% 33.3% 16. 67% 16. 67% 0.0%
2 2 1 1 0 6 1. 67
33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0%
2 2 2 0 0 6 2. 00
16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
16. 67% 50. 00% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0%
1 3 2 0 0 6 1. 67
16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
16. 67% 50. 00% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0%
1 3 2 0 0 6 1. 67
16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
16. 67% 50. 00% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0%
1 3 2 0 0 6 1. 67
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Q24 Single Family. Looking at the map above, please identify your preference for new single family housing in each area.
Answered: 6 Skipped: 11
STRONGLY PREFER NEUTRAL DO NOT STRONGLY DO TOTAL WEIGHTED
PREFER PREFER NOT PREFER AVERAGE
2 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0%
2 2 2 0 0 6 2. 00
1 16. 67% 16. 67% 66.7% 0.0% 0.0%
1 1 4 0 0 6 1. 00
3 16. 67% 16. 67% 33.3% 16. 67% 16. 67%
1 1 2 1 1 6 0.0
4 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
5 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
6 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
7 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
8 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
9 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
10 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
11 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
12 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
13 16. 67% 33.3% 33.3% 0.0% 16. 67%
1 2 2 0 1 6 0. 67
14 16. 67% 50. 00% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0%
1 3 2 0 0 6 1. 67
15 16. 67% 33.3% 50. 00% 0.0% 0.0%
1 2 3 0 0 6 1. 33
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Q25 Are there other housing types needed in specific areas of the City? Please describe.
Answered: 2 Skipped: 15
RESPONSES DATE
1 We need more schools inside of Lathrop to support all the housing 2/ 12/024 2: 30 PM 2 No more housing in Lathrop. We lack basically and mainly SCHOOLS. no nice trees or shades 8/ 25/023 9: 17 PM just parks. Schools in River Island don' tallow Lathrop Kids. more homes, more traffic without basic facilities. less water and all trees are taken down and have fake grass, now more homes....
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Q26 Housing Rehabilitation. Looking at the map above, please identify areas in need of housing rehabilitation.
Answered: 5 Skipped: 12
SIGNIFICANT
REHABILITATION:
SOME OR ALL
HOUSING IN THIS
AREA IS IN
DISREPAIR OR
UNSAFE.
MODERATE
REHABILITATION:
SOME HOUSING
IN THIS AREA IS
IN DISREPAIR.
MINOR
REHABILITATION:
MINOR REPAIRS,
BUT HOUSING IS
GENERALLY IN
GOOD CONDITION.
NO
REHABILITATION:
HOUSING IS IN
GOOD
CONDITION.
NO
LABEL)
TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
4 20. 00% 20. 00% 20. 00% 0.0% 40. 00%
1 1 1 0 2 5 1. 40
1 0.0% 20. 00% 40. 00% 0.0% 40. 00%
0 1 2 0 2 5 0. 80
2 0.0% 0.0% 60. 00% 0.0% 40. 00%
0 0 3 0 2 5 0. 60
3 0.0% 0.0% 40. 00% 20. 00% 40. 00%
0 0 2 1 2 5 0. 40
5 0.0% 40. 00% 20. 00% 0.0% 40. 00%
0 2 1 0 2 5 1. 00
6 0.0% 40. 00% 20. 00% 0.0% 40. 00%
0 2 1 0 2 5 1. 00
7 0.0% 40. 00% 20. 00% 0.0% 40. 00%
0 2 1 0 2 5 1. 00
8 0.0% 40. 00% 20. 00% 0.0% 40. 00%
0 2 1 0 2 5 1. 00
9 0.0% 40. 00% 20. 00% 0.0% 40. 00%
0 2 1 0 2 5 1. 00
10 0.0% 40. 00% 20. 00% 0.0% 40. 00%
0 2 1 0 2 5 1. 00
11 0.0% 0.0% 20. 00% 40. 00% 40. 00%
0 0 1 2 2 5 0. 20
12 0.0% 0.0% 20. 00% 40. 00% 40. 00%
0 0 1 2 2 5 0. 20
13 0.0% 0.0% 40. 00% 20. 00% 40. 00%
0 0 2 1 2 5 0. 40
14 0.0% 0.0% 20. 00% 40. 00% 40. 00%
0 0 1 2 2 5 0. 20
15 0.0% 0.0% 40. 00% 20. 00% 40. 00%
0 0 2 1 2 5 0. 40
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Q27 Community Investment. Looking at the map above, please identify areas in need of improved access to jobs, services, education, or recreation.
Answered: 5 Skipped: 12
JOBS:
IMPROVE
TRANSIT
1 60. 00%
3 2 60. 00%
3 3 60. 00%
3 4 20. 00%
1 5 20. 00%
1 6 20. 00%
1 7 20. 00%
1 8 20. 00%
1 9 20. 00%
1 10 20. 00%
1 11 20. 00%
1 12 20. 00%
1 13 40. 00%
2 14 20. 00%
1 15 40. 00%
2 JOBS: ADDITIONAL
EMPLOYEE - GENERATING
DEVELOPMENT
COMMERCIAL, OFFICES,
RESEARCHITECHNOLOGY,
ETC.)
SERVICES:
INCREASE
ACCESS TO
HEALTHCARE
20. 00% 0.0%
1 0
0.0% 0.0%
O 0
0.0% 0.0%
0 0
0.0% 0.0%
0 0
0.0% 0.0%
O 0
0.0% 0.0%
0 0
0.0% 0.0%
0 0
0.0% 0.0%
0 0
0.0% 0.0%
0 0
0.0% 0.0%
O 0
0.0% 20. 00%
0 1
0.0% 40. 00%
0 2
0.0% 0.0%
O 0
20. 00% 0.0%
1 0
40. 00% 0.0%
2 0
SERVICES:
INCREASE
ACCESS TO
DAILY LIVING
SERVICES
GROCERY,
BANKING,
ETC.)
0.0%
0 20. 00%
1 0.0%
0 20. 00%
1 40. 00%
2 20. 00%
1 40. 00%
2 40. 00%
2 20. 00%
1 40. 00%
2 60. 00%
3 20. 00%
1 0.0%
0 60. 00%
3 0.0%
0 EDUCATION:
INCREASE
ACCESS TO
SCHOOLS
20. 00%
1 20. 00%
1 20. 00%
1 40. 00%
2 20. 00%
1 40. 00%
2 20. 00%
1 40. 00%
2 40. 00%
2 40. 00%
2 0.0%
0 20. 00%
1 20. 00%
1 0.0%
0 20. 00%
1 0.0%
RECREATION: TOTAL
INCREASE
ACCESS TO
PARKS,
RECREATION
FACILITIES,
AND OPEN
SPACE
0.0%
0 5
0 5
1 5
1 5
1 5
1 5
1 5
0 5
1 5
0 5
0 5
0 5
2 5
0 5
0 5
20. 00%
20. 00%
20. 00%
20. 00%
20. 00%
0.0%
20. 00%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
40. 00%
0.0%
0.0%
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Q28 What age range most accurately describes you?
Answered: 6 Skipped: 11
ANSWER CHOICES
0- 17 years old
18- 23 years old
24- 39 years old
40- 55 years old
56- 74 years old
75+ years old
TOTAL
RESPONSES
0.0%
0.0%
33.3%
66.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0 0
2 4
0 0
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Q29 Please describe any additional housing comments or concerns you would like to share with the City.
Answered: 2 Skipped: 15
RESPONSES
We need to break ground on the proposed k-8 school to support all of the new housing family needs
Enough Housing. No basic development. Crime rate increeased. No enough schools for kids.
Lack of water, even city center has fake grass... why and how can Lathrop accommodate new homes?
DATE
2/ 12/024 2: 32 PM
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Q30 If you would like to be added to the City' scontact list for the Housing Element Update, please enter your contact information below. Note:
This information will be kept separate from the remainder of the survey responses in order to ensure responses are published anonymously Responses to Question 30 on pages 30 and 31 are deleted from the survey to maintain the privacy of respondents.
30/1
ATMCH!'. ENT fr s, z
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon St, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
916) 263-911 / FAX ( 916) 263- 7453
www. hcd. ca. gov
July 3, 2024
Rick Caguiat, Director
Community Development Department
City of Lathrop
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
Dear Rick Caguiat:
RE: City of Lathrop' s6th Cycle ( 2023- 2031) Draft Housing Element GAVIN NEWSOM, Govemor
Thank you for submitting the City of Lathrop' s (City) draft housing element received for review on April 5, 2024. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, the California Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD) is reporting the results of its review. In addition, HCD considered comments from David Kellogg pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision ( c).
The draft element addresses many statutory requirements; however, revisions will be necessary to substantially comply with State Housing Element Law ( Gov. Code, 65580 et seq). The enclosed Appendix describes the revisions needed to comply with State Housing Element Law.
As a reminder, the City' s 6th cycle housing element was due December 31, 2023. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 6th cycle. The City' s 5th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to revise the element as described, adopt, and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance.
For your information, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1398 ( Chapter 358, Statutes of 2021), as the City did not adopt a compliant housing element within 120 days of the statutory deadline ( December 31, 2023), the City must complete rezones to make prior identified sites available or accommodate a shortfall of the regional housing need allocation RHNA) no later than one year from the statutory deadline. Otherwise, the local government' s housing element will no longer comply with State Housing Element Law, and HCD may revoke its finding of substantial compliance pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision ( i). Please be aware, if the City does not adopt a compliant housing element within one year from the statutory deadline, the element cannot be found in substantial compliance until all necessary rezones are completed pursuant to Government Code sections 65583, (c)( 1)( A) and 65583. 2, subdivision ( c).
Rick Caguiat, Director
Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City should continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower -income and special needs households, by making information regularly available and considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government' s website
and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested notices relating to the local government' shousing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD.
Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant, the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, and HCD' s Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/ or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.
For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor' sOffice of Planning and Research at:
https:// www. opr. ca. gov/ planninq/ general- plan/ guidelines. html.
We are committed to assisting the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Joanna Chang, of our staff, at Joanna. Chang@hcd. ca. gov.
Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
Enclosure
APPENDIX
CITY OF LATHROP
The following changes are necessary to bring the City' s housing element into compliance with Article 10. 6 of the Government Code. Accompanying each recommended change, we cite the supporting section of the Government Code.
Housing element technical assistance information is available on HCD' s website at https:// www. hcd. ca. gov/ planning- and- community- development/ hcd- memos. Among other resources, the housing element section contains HCD' slatest technical assistance tool, Building Blocks for Effective Housing Elements (Building Blocks), available at blocks
https:// www. hcd. ca. gov/ planning- and- communitv- development/ housinq- elements/ buildingand includes the Government Code addressing State Housing Element Law and other resources.
A. Housing Needs, Resources, and Constraints
1. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality' shousing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites.
Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)( 3).)
Progress in Meeting the Regional Housing Needs AllocationRegional Housing Needs Allocation ( RHNA): The element notes that the City has 43 moderate income units and 2, 795 above moderate income units in the pipeline which equates to 2, 838 units.
However, Table 4- 1 (p. 91) reflects a pipeline of 2, 009 units. The element must reconcile this information and accurately report the number of units by income category as progress towards the RHNA.
Additionally, the element is crediting several pipeline projects towards the moderate and above -moderate RHNA. The element includes a listing of the project, number of units, status, and remaining steps. However, the element should analyze this information to demonstrate the likelihood that these units will be available during the planning period.
To demonstrate the availability of units within the planning period, the element could analyze infrastructure schedules, the City' s past completion rates on pipeline projects, outreach with developers, and should describe any expiration dates on entitlements, anticipated timelines for final approvals, and any remaining steps for projects to receive final entitlements.
Lastly, the City' s
RHNA may be reduced by the number of new units built since June 30, 2023; however, the element must describe the City' s methodology for assigning these units to the various income groups based on actual or anticipated sales price or rent level or other mechanisms ensuring affordability ( e.g., deed -restrictions).
City of Lathrop' s6t" Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 1 July 3, 2024
Realistic Capacity: The element notes that the City is assuming 80 percent of the maximum allowable density in multifamily zoning districts. However, this assumption does not appear to be supported by past multifamily trends as listed in Table 3- 19. For example, some recent multifamily developments appear to be 40- 60 percent of maximum allowable densities. Further, this analysis should incorporate the affordability of recent development. The element should either supplement the analysis with additional information related to multifamily and higher density projects or rescale assumptions based on recent multifamily trends.
Additionally, the element is assuming 50 percent of maximum densities on sites that allow 100 percent nonresidential uses ( p. 95). While the element indicates the City has made conservative assumptions, the element still should analyze the likelihood of residential development in zoning where 100 percent nonresidential uses are allowed.
The analysis should be based on factors such as development trends including nonresidential, performance standards requiring residential uses or other relevant factors such as enhanced policies and programs.
Suitability of Nonvacant Sites: The element is relying on nonvacant sites to accommodate a portion of the RHNA. The element notes that nonvacant sites include city -owned properties with temporary uses that will be redeveloped and sites with 1-2 residential units including mobilehomes that are 50 percent underutilized ( p. 96). The element includes a high- level statement that the City has seen redevelopment trends with these types of sites and existing uses. First, the element must clearly list any objective criteria used to identify sites including the actual values of the criteria in the inventory to relate it to the analysis and discuss how these factors are indicative of redevelopment potential. For example, while the element lists the existing uses in the sites inventory ( Appendix A), it did not quantify the degree of underutilization.
To facilitate an analysis demonstrating potential for additional development, the element should summarize past experiences converting existing uses to higher density residential development, include current market demand for the existing use, provide analysis of existing leases or contracts that would perpetuate the existing use or prevent additional residential development, include current information on development trends and market conditions in the City and relate those trends to the sites identified. For example, while the element provided few project examples, it provided no analysis demonstrating the applicability to existing uses in the sites inventory. The element should discuss the characteristics of those project examples (e.g., existing uses, zoning, affordability level, market area) and consider its applicability to the identified sites.
Additionally, if the element identifies sites with existing residential uses. Absent a replacement housing policy, these sites are not adequate sites to accommodate lower - income households. The replacement housing policy has the same requirements as set forth in Government Code section 65915, subdivision ( c), paragraph (3).
Lastly, while the element currently utilizes mostly vacant sites toward the lower -income RHNA, for future housing element submittals, if the housing element relies upon nonvacant sites to accommodate more than 50 percent of the RHNA for lower -income City of Lathrop' s6th Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 2 July 3, 2024
households, the housing element must demonstrate that the existing use is not an impediment to additional residential development in the planning period ( Gov. Code, 65583. 2, subd. (g)( 2).). This can be demonstrated by providing substantial evidence that the existing use is likely to be discontinued during the planning period ( Gov. Code, 65583. 2, subd. (g)( 2).).
Sites Identified from Prior Planning Periods: Sites identified in prior planning periods shall not be deemed adequate to accommodate the housing needs for lower -income households unless a program, meeting statutory requirements, requires rezoning within the timeframe specified in Government Code section 65583. 2(c). The element should clarify if sites were identified in prior planning periods and if so, which sites and add or modify a program pursuant to Government Code section 65583. 2(c). For more information on program requirements, please see HCD' s Housing Element Sites Inventory Guidebook at https:// www. hcd. ca. gov/ community- development/ housingelement/ housinq- element- memos/ doc/ sites inventory memo fina106102020. pdf.
Environmental Constraints: While the element included a broad discussion of general environmental constraints, it should discuss environmental constraints relative to identified sites and describe any other known environmental or other constraints ( e.g., shape, access, easements, conservation easements, Williamson Act contracts, military, airport and other compatibility, contamination) that could impact housing development on identified sites in the planning period.
Electronic Sites Inventory: Pursuant to Government Code section 65583. 3, subdivision b), the City must utilize standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD when preparing the sites inventory. Please see HCD' s housing element webpage at https:// www. hcd. ca. gov/ planning- and- community- development/ housinq- elements for a copy of the form and instructions. The City can reach out to HCD at sitesinventory hcd. ca. gov for technical assistance. Please note, upon adoption of the housing element, the City must submit an electronic version of the sites inventory with its adopted housing element to sitesinventorv( ahcd. ca. gov.
2. An analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels, including the types of housing identified in paragraph ( 1) of subdivision ( c), and for persons with disabilities as identified in the analysis pursuant to paragraph ( 7), including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures... (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. a)( 5)-)
Land Use Controls: While the element includes a listing of all land use controls for most zones, it must include and analyze all development standards for the MU -RI zone including setback requirements. Lastly, the element should evaluate the City' sparking requirements as potential constraints to multifamily development. For example, the City appears to require greater than two spaces per unit for multifamily uses which impacts housing costs for smaller bedroom types ( e.g., studio and one bedroom). The analysis City of Lathrop' s6th Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 3 July 3, 2024
should address any impacts on cost, supply, housing cost and ability to achieve maximum densities and include programs to address identified constraints.
Local Processing and Permit Procedures: The element should address public comments on this revised draft submittal and discuss compliance with the Permit Streamlining Act and intersections with CEQA and timing requirements, including streamlining determinations and add or modify programs as appropriate.
Design Review: The element includes some general information regarding the design review process. However, a complete analysis must list and analyze all approval procedures and decision -making criteria. The evaluation should address the impacts of these decision - making criteria on housing supply, cost, and particularly approval certainty. The analysis may discuss how the City mitigates potential impacts such as pre -application reviews, guidelines or objective standards. Based on the outcomes of an analysis, the element must add or modify programs to address identified constraints.
Constraints on Housing for Persons with Disabilities ( Reasonable Accommodation):
The element briefly describes the City' sreasonable accommodation procedures and includes a program to update the process. However, the element should also describe the decision - making criteria, application requirements, approval findings, fees, and analyze any potential constraints on housing for persons with disabilities. Based on a complete analysis, the element should add or modify program( s) to address any potential constraints.
B. Housing Programs
1. Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city' s or county' sshare of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph ( 3) of subdivision ( a) without rezoning, and to comply with the requirements of Government Code section 65584. 09. Sites shall be identified as needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multifamily rental housing, factory -built housing, mobilehomes, housing for agricultural employees, supportive housing, single -room occupancy units, emergency shelters, and transitional housing. ( Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)( 1).)
As noted in Finding A1, the element does not include a complete site analysis, therefore, the adequacy of sites and zoning were not established. Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types.
In addition, Program 12 ( Zoning Ordinance Amendments) should commit to incorporate a definition of emergency shelters in the zoning ordinance to comply with Government City of Lathrop' s
6th Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 4
July 3, 2024
Code section 65583( a)( 4)( C). For your information, the definition of emergency shelters includes other interim interventions, including but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.
2. The Housing Element shall contain programs which assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate - income households. ( Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)( 2).) Farmworkers: The element includes some general commitments to address farmworkers including complying with the Employee Housing Act (EHA) and broader outreach efforts. However, given the importance of farmworkers and the local and regional needs, the element must include specific and significant actions to address the needs of farmworkers that are responsive to the analysis. The element should include a program that specifically addresses issues of substandard housing for farmworkers including applying for funding, establishing or expanding existing programs related to rehabilitation, outreach and technical assistance with employers, and additional support such as expediated permitting, flexible development standards, gap funding, fee waivers, and applying for state and federal funding.
3. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental and nongovernmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels and housing for persons with disabilities. The program shall remove constraints to, and provide reasonable accommodations for housing designed for, intended for occupancy by, or with supportive services for, persons with disabilities. ( Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)( 3).) As noted in Finding A2, the element requires a complete analysis of potential governmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City may need to revise or add programs and address and remove or mitigate any identified constraints.
4. Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics... ( Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)( 5).) While the element includes some programs to address affirmatively furthering fair housing ( AFFH), this generally does not address respond to the analysis and to the identified and prioritized contributing factors. Goals and actions must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitments, milestones, geographic targeting and metrics or numerical targets and, as appropriate, address housing mobility enhancement ( housing choices and affordability across geographies), new housing choices and affordability in relatively higher opportunity or income areas, place -based strategies for community preservation and revitalization, and displacement protection.
City of Lathrop' s
6th Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 5
July 3, 2024
C. Public Participation
Local governments shall make a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the Housing Element, and the element shall describe this effort. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)( 9).) While the element notes that public comments were collected and considered, it should also summarize the public comments and describe how they were considered and incorporated into the element. For additional information, see the Building Blocks at blocks/
https:// www. hcd. ca. gov/ planning- and- community- development/ housinq- elements/ buildingpublic- participation.
City of Lathrop' s6th Cycle Draft Housing Element Page 6 July 3, 2024
Response
to
HCD
h6`
Findings
Draft
Cycle (on2031) 2023-
Housing
Element
Finding
How
the
omment C
Was
Addressed
A. Housing
Needs,
Resources,
and
Constraints
1. An
inventory
of
land uit able s
and
ailable
av
for
residential
development,
including
vacant
sites
and
sites
having
realistic
and
redevelopment -
during
the
planning period
tomeet
the
locality' s
housing
need
for
adesignated
income
level,
and
an
analysis
and
public
facilities
and services
to
these
sites . (
Gov .
Code, §
65583,
ubd. ( s
a)( 3.)
Progress
inMeeting
the
Regional
Housing
Needs
Allocation (
RHNA):
The
number
of
pipeline
units
in
Table
4- 1
is
corrected.
Additional
information
is
pro vided
inChapter
4 of
theBackground
Approved
and
Pending
Projects
discussi
on
and
Table
2) 4-
to
availability
and
projected
affordability
of
units
in
approved
and
projects
during
the
planning
period .
The
element
notes
that
the
City
has
43 moderate
income
units
and
2, 795
above
moderate
income
units
in
the
pipeline
which
equates
to
units. Ho
2, 838
wever,
Table
4- 1 (
p.
91)
reflects
a
pipeline
of
2, 009 units. The
element
must
reconcile
this
information
and accurately
report
the
number
of
units
by
income category asprogress
towards
the
RHNA. Additionally,
the
element
is
crediting
several
pipeline
projects
towards
the
moderate
and
above -
moderate
RHNA.
The
element
includes
a
listing
of
the
project,
number
of
units,
status,
and
remaining
Ho
steps.
wever,
the
element
should
analyze
this
information
to
demonstrate
the
likelihood
that
these
units
will
be
available
during
the
planning
period.
To
demonstrate
the availability
of
units
within
the planning
period,
the
element
could
analyze
infrastructure
schedules,
the
City' s
co
past
mpletion
rates
on
pipeline
projects,
outreach
with developers,
and
should
describe
any
expiration
on
dates
entitlements,
anticipated
timelines
for
final
approvals,
and
any
remaining
steps
for
projects
to
receive
final
entitlements. Lastly,
the
City' s
RHNA
may
be
reduced
by
the
number
of
new
units
built
since
June
30,
2023;
however,
the
element
must
describe
the
City' s
methodology
for
assigning
these
units
to
the
various
income
groups
based
on
actual
or anticipated
sales
price
or
rent
lev
el
or
other
mechanisms
ensuring
affo
rdability ( g.
e.
deed -
restrictions).
Realistic
Capacity:
The
element
notes
that
the
City
is
assuming
80 The
discussion
of
realistic
capacity
is
updated
to
provide
additional
information
to
substantiate
the assumptions
used
for
residential
use
zones,
including
those
that
allow
nonresidential
uses .
Table
4-1
to
reflect
the
modified
assumptions.
percent
of
the
maximum
allowable
density
inmultifamily
zo
ning
districts. However,
this doassumption
es
not
appear
to
be
supported
by
past multifamily
trends
as
listed
in
Table
3-
19. For
example,
some
recent
multifamily
developments
appear
to
be
40-
1 Response
to
HCD
Findings
on
Draft
6th
Cycle (
2031) 223-
Housing
Element
Finding
How
the
Comment
Was
Addressed
60 percent
of
maximum
allowable
densities .
Further,
this
analysis
should
incorporate
the affordability
of
recent development .
The
element
should
either
supplement
the
analysis
with
additional
information
related
tomultifamily
and
higher
density
projects
or
rescale
assumptions
based
on
recent
multifamily
trends .
Additionally,
the
element
is
assuming
50 percent
of
maximum
densities
on
sites
that
allow
100
percent
nonresidential
uses (
p .
95).
While
the
element
indicates
the
City
has
made
conservative
assumptions,
the
element
still
should
analyze
the
likelihood
of
residential
development
zoin
ning
where
100
percent
nonresidential
uses
allowed.
are
The
analysis
should
be
based
on
factors
such
asdevelopment
trends
including
nonresidential, performance
standards
requiring
residential
uses
or
other
relevant
factors
such
as enhanced policies
programs. and
Suitability
No
of
nvacant
Sites:
The
element
is
relying
on
nonvacant
sites
to
accommodate
a
portion
of
RHNA.
the
The
element
notes
that
nonvacant
sites
include
city -
owned
properties
with
temporary
uses
that
will
be
redeveloped
and
sites
with
1- 2
residential
units
including
mobilehomes
that
are
50 percent
underutilized (
p.
96).
The
element
includes
a
high- level
statement
that
the
City
has
seen
redevelopment
trends
with
these
types
of
sites
and
existing uses.
First,
the
element
must
clearly
list
any
objective
criteria
used
to
identify
sites
including
the
actual
values
of
the
criteria
in
the
inv to
entory
relate
it
to
the
analysis
and
discuss
how
these facto
rs
are
indicative
rede
of
velopment
potential.
For example,
while
the
element
lists
the
existing
uses
in
the
sites
inventory (
Appendix
A),
it
did
not
quantify
the
degree
of
underutilization.
To
facilitate
an
analysis
demonstrating
potential
for
additional
development,
the
element
should
summarize
past experiences
converting
existing
uses
to
higher
density
residential develo
pment,
include
current
market
demand
for
the
existing
use,
provide
analysis
of
existing orcoleases
ntracts
that
would
perpetuate
the
existing
use
or
prevent
additional
residential
development,
include
Detailed
analysis
of
pr
ojects
on
underutilized/ nonvacant
sites,
4-
summarizing
development
activity
on
underutilized
sites
from
Cycle to
the
present
and
regional
development
trends
on
was
added
to
theBackground
Report.
The
analysis
addresses
development
trends
and
conditions,
demand
for
affordable
and
housing,
known
constraints,
and
incentives
f
or
development
of
sites.
Rather
than
discuss
the
ratio
of
existing
units
todeveloped
analysis
discusses
the
existing
densities
of
the
sites
and
the
built
the
sites.
Some
underutilized
sites
have
been
removed
from
the
and
Chapter
4,
including
Table
4- 1,
of
theBackground
Report
and
have
been
revised
accordingly.
Regarding
sites
with
existing
residential
uses,
the
H
ousing
Plan
Program
20, Replacement
Housing,
to
ensure
replacement
of
units
nonvacant
sites
as
set
forth
inGovernment
C
ode
Section
65915( c)(
2 Respoto
nse
HCD
6th
Findings
Draft
Cycle (on2031) 223-ousing H
Element
Finding
How
the
Comment Was
Addressed
current
information
developmentontrends
and
market
conditions
in
the
City
and
relate
those
trends
to
the
sites
identified .
For
example,
while
the
element
ovided
pr
few
project
examples,
it
provided
no
analysisdemonstrating the applicability
to
existing
uses
in
the
sites
inventory.
The
element
should
discuss
the
characteristics
of
those
project
examples (
e. g .,
existing
uses,
zoning,
affordability
level,
market
area)
and
consider
its
applicability
to
the
identified
sites.
Additionally,
theif
element
identifies
sites
with
existing
residential
uses.
Absent
a
replacement
housing
policy,
these
sites
are
not
adequate
sites
to
accommodate
lower -
income
househ olds . The
replacement
housing
policy
has
the
same
requirements
as
set
forth
inGovernment
Code
section
65915,
subdivision (
c),
paragraph (
3).
Lastly,
while
the
element
currently
utilizes
mostly
vacant
sites
toward
the
lower -
income
RHNA,
for
future
housing
element
submittals,
if
the
housing
element
relies
upon
nonvacant
sites
to
accommodate
more
than
50 percent
of
the
RHNA
for
lower -
income
households,
the
housing
element
must
demonstrate
that
the
existing
use
is
not
an
impediment
to
additional
residential
development
in
the
planning
period (
Gov. Code, §
65583.
2, subd.
g)( 2). ).
This
can
be
demonstrated
by
providing
substantial
evidence
that
the
existing
use
is
likely
tobe
discontinued
during
the
planning
Gov.
period (
Code, §
65583.
2,
subd. (
g)( 2. ).
Sites
Identified
from
Prior
Planning
Periods:
Sites
identified
in
prior
Program
3 in
the
Housing
Plan
is
revised
to
rezone
the
prior
co
nsistent
with
the
requirements
of
Government
Code
Section
planning
periods
shall
not
be
deemed
adequate
to
accommodate
ho
the
using
needs
lo
for
wer -
income
households
unless
a
program,
meeting
statutory
requirements,
requires
rezoning
within
the
timeframe
specified
inGovernment
Code
section 65583.
2( c).
The
element
should
clarify
if
sites
were
identified
in
prior
planning
periods
and
if
so,
which
sites
and
add
or modify
a
program
pursuant
to
Government
Code
section 65583.
2( c).
For
more
information
on
program
requirements,
please
see
HCD' s
Housing
3 Response ndings HCD
Fitoon
Draft
6th
Cycle (
2023-031)
Element
Housi ng
Finding
How
the
Comment
Was
Addressed
Element
Sites
Inventory
Guidebook
atwww. https://
hcd.caommunity-housing-gov/development/ element/ housing- element- memos/ docs/ site_ inventory_ fina106102020 . memo_ pdf.
Environmental
Constraints:
While
the
element
included
a
broad
The
analysis
ofnongovernmental
c
onstraints
is
updated
to
address
known
environmental
other
or
c
onstraints,
including
shape,
access,
easements,
onservation c
easements,
Williamson
Act
contracts,
materials,
and
other
constraints .
discussion
of
general
environmental
constraints,
it
sh
ould discuss
environmental
constraints
relative
to
identified
sites
and
describe
any
other
known
environmental
or
other constraints (
e .
g.,
shape,
access,
easements,
conservation
easements,
Williamson
Act
contracts,
airpomilitary,
rt
and
other compatibility,
contaminati
on)
that
could
impact
housing
development
on
identified
sites
in
the
planning
period.
Electronic
Sites
Inventory:
Pursuant
Gov
to
ernment
Code
section
Noted
and
submitted.
No
changes
are
made
to
the
inventory.
65583. subdiv
3,
ision (
b),
the
City
must
utilize
standards,
forms,
definitio
and
ns adopted
by
HCD
when
preparing
the
sites
inventory.
Please
see
HCD' s
housing
element
webpage
at
www. https://
ca. hcd
gov/ planning- and community- hodevelopment/
elements usingfor
a
copy
of
the
form
and
instructions. The
City
can
reach
out
to
HCD
at
sitesinventory@hcd. ca gov
for
technical
assistance.
Please
note,
uponadoption
of
the
housing
element,
the
City
must
submit
an
electronic
version
of
the
sites
inventory
with
its
adopted
housing
element sitesinventory@hcd. to
goca.
v.
2. An
analysis
of
potential
and
a ctual governmental
constraints
upon
themaintenance,
improvement,
or
development
of
housing
including
the
types
of
housing
identified
in
para
graph (
1)
ofsubdivision (
c),
and
for
persons
with
disabilities. .. .. .
la
nd
use
propermit
cedures... (
Gov.
Code, §
65583,
subd. (
a )(
5).)
Land
Use
Controls:
While
the
element
includes
a
listing
of
all
land
The
element
is
revised
to
provide
additional
analysis
of
standards
f
RI
zone
in
the
Constraints
section.
The
parking
analysis
is
revised
to
parking
requirements
onho
using
cost
and
supply.
Appendix
C
is
element
to
demonstrate
the
capacity
of
residential
and
mixed
use
including
MU -
RI,
to
accommodate
maximum
densities
and
and
parking
requirements
in
the
calculations.
use
controls
for
most
zones,
it
must
include
and
analyze
all
development
standards
fo
r
the
MU -
RI
zone
including
setback
requirements.
Lastly,
the shoelement
uld
evaluate
the
City' s
parking
requirements
aspotential
constraints
tomultifamily
development.
For example,
the
City
appears
to
require
greater
4 Response
to
HCD
Findings
on
Draft
h6`
Cycle (
2031) 2023-
Housing
Element
Finding
How
the
Comment
Was
Addressed
than
two
spaces
per
unit
f
multifamilyor uses
which
impacts
housing
costs
for
smaller
bedroom
types (
e .
g .,
studio
and
one
bedroom).
The
analysis
should
address
any
impacts
ost, onc
supply,
co
housing
st
and
ability
to
achieve
maximum
densities
and
include
programs
toaddress
identified
constraints.
Local
Processing
and
Permit
Procedures:
The
element
should
address
public
comments
on
this
revised
draft
submittal
and
co
discuss
mpliance
with
the
Permit
Streamlining
Act
and
intersections
with
CEQA
and
timing requirements,
including
streamlining
determinations
and
add
or modify
programs
as
appropriate.
The
discussion
of
the
City' s
processing
procedures
inChapter
3 of
Background
Report
is
revised
to
address
compliance
with
the
Streamlining
Act
and
consideration
of
CEQA requirements
within
deadlines .
Program
12, Paragraph
D,
addresses
establishing
ministerial
review
procedures
consistent
with
State
law.
No
Pr
ogram
12 are
necessary .
Design
Review:
The
element
includes
some
general
information
regarding
the
design
review
process.
However,
a
complete
analysis
must
list
and
analyze approall
val procedures
and
decision -
making
criteria.
The
evaluation
should
address
the
impacts
of
these
decision -
making
criteria
on
housing
supply,
cost,
and particularly
approval
certainty.
The
analysis
may
discuss
how
the
City
mitigates
potential
impacts
such
as
pre -
application
reviews,
guidelines
or objective
standards.
Based
on
the
outcomes
of
an
analysis,
the
element
must
add
or modify
programs
to
address
identified
constraints.
The
design
review
analysis
is
revised
to
m
ore
clearly
describe
design
procedures
and
findings
and
to
address
impacts
on
housing
supply,
approval
certainty.
Constraints
on
Housing
for
Persons
with Disabilities (
Reasonable
Accommodation):
The
element
briefly
describes
the
City' s
reasonable
accommodation
procedures
and
includes
a
program
to
update
the
process.
However,
the
element
should
also
describe
decisio
the
n - making
criteria,
application
requirements,
approval
findings,
fees,
and
analyze
any
potential
constraints
on
ho
using
for
persons
with
disabilities.
Based
on
a
complete
analysis,
the
element
should
add
or
modify
program( s)
to
address
any
potential
constraints.
B.
Housing
Programs
The
reasonable
accommodation
discussion
is
updated
to
address
reasonable
accommodation
process,
required
findings,
and
the
constraints
for
persons
with
disabilities.
Program
12 in
the
Housing
revised
to
modify
the
findings
for
a
reasonable
accomm
odatin
5 Response
to
HCD
6t"
Findings
Draft
Cycle (on2031) 223-ousing H
Element
Finding
How
the
Comment Was
Addressed
1. Identify
th
will
beactionsat taken
to
make
sites
available
d
the
planniuring period
with ng
appropriate
zoning
and development
and
facilities
ommodate
to
acc that
portion
of
the
city' s
or
county' s
share
of
the
regional
housing
need
for
each
income
level
a
ccommodated
on
sites
identified
in
the
inventory
completed
ant
pursu
to
agraph (
par 3)
of
subdivisio a) n (
with out
rezo ning,
requirements
ofGovernme Code nt section
65584. 09 .
Sites
shall
be
identified
as
needed
to
facilitate
andencourage
the
housing
for
all
income
levels,
including ultifamily m
rental
housing,
factory -
built
housing,
mobilehomes,
housing
for agricultural
housing,
single -
room
occupancy
units, emergency
shelters,
and
transition
al housi
G
ng. ( ov .de, § C
65583,
subd. (
c)( 1.)
As
noted
in
Finding
A1,
the
element
does
not
include
a
complete
site
analysis,
therefore,
the adequacy
of
sites
and
zoning
were
ot n
established. Based
on
the
results
of
a
complete
sites
invent
andory
analysis,
the
City
may
need
to
add
or
revise
programs
to
address
a
shortfall
of
sites
or
zoning
available
toencourage
a
variety
of
housing
types.
In
addition,
Program
12 (
Zoning
Ordinance
Amendments)
should
commit
inco
to
rporate
adefinition
ofemergency
shelters
in
the
zoning
ordinance
to
comply
with
Government
Code
section
65583( a)( 4 C.
For
your
information,
the
definition
ofemergency
shelters
includes
other
interim
interventions,
including
but
not
limited
to,
navigation
centers,
bridge
housing,
and
respite
or
recuperative
care.
The
sites
analysis
is
updated
asdescribed
under
Section
A
above.
in
the
Housing
Plan
ismodified
to
ensure
adequate
lower
income
maintained
in
the
River
Island/ West
Lathrop
Specific
Plan
and
Specific
Plan
assist
to
inaccommodating
the
lower
income
RHNA .
Program
12 is
revised
to
ensure
that
the
Zoning
Ordinance
specifies
Government
Code
definition
ofemergency
shelter .
2. The
Housing
Element
shall
contain
programs
which
assist
in
the development
of
adequate
h
ousing
to
meet
the
needs
of
moderate -
income
households. (
Gov.
Code, §
65583,
subd. (
c)( 2.)
Farmworkers:
The
element
includes
some
cogeneral
mmitments
Housing
Plans
Program
1 and
2 are
revised
to
specify
actions
to
construction,
rehabilitation,
and preservation
of
farmworker
provide
quantified
objectives
for
farmworker
housing.
to
address
farmworkers
including
complying
with
the Emplo
yee
Housing
Act (
EHA)
and
broader
efforts. outreach
However,
given
the impo of
rtance
farmworkers
and
the
local
and
regional
needs,
the
element
must
include
specific
and significant
actions
to
address
the
needs
of
farmworkers
that
are
responsive
to
the
analysis. The
element
sho
uld
include
a
program
that specifically
addresses
issues
of
substandard
housing
for
farmworkers
including
applying
for
funding,
establishing
or expanding
existing
programs
related
to
rehabilitation,
outreach
and
technical
assistance
with
6 Response
to
HCD
Findings
on
Draft
6th
Cycle (
2031) 2023-ousing H
Element
Finding
How
the
Comment
Was
Addressed
employers,
and
additional
support
such
asexpediated
permitting,
flexible
development
standards,
gap
funding,
fee
waivers,
and
applying
for
state
and
federal
funding.
3. Address
and,
where
appropriate
and
legally
possible,
remove
over g
nmental and nongovernmental
constraints
to
the
development
of
housing,
including
housing
f
all
income or levels
and
housing
for
with
pers
ons
disabilities.
Theprogram
shall
provide
reasonable
accommod ations for
housing
desig
ned for,
intended
foroccupancy
by,
or
with supportive
services
for,
Code, § subd. ( 65583,
c)( 3.)
As
noted
in
Finding
A2,
the
element
requires
a
complete
analysis
of
potential
governmental
constraints.
Depending
upon
the
results
of
that
analysis,
the
City
may
need
to
revise
addorprograms
and
address
remo
and
ve
or
mitigate
any
identified
constraints .
Programs
are
revised
asdiscussed
above.
4. Promote
a
nd
a
ffirmatively
further
fair
housing
opportunities
and promote
housing
throughout
the community
or
communities
race,
religion, sex , marital
status,
ancestry,
national
origin,
color,
familial
status,
or disability,
and
other characteristics... (
Gov.
While
the
element
includes
some
programs
to
address
affirmatively
furthering
fair
housing (
AFFH),
this generally
does
not
address
respond
to
the
analysis
and
to
the
identified
and
prioritized
contributing
factors.
Goals
and
actions
must
be
significant
and meaningful
enough
to
overcome
identified
patterns
and
trends.
Actions
must
have
specific
commitments,
milestones,
geographic
targeting
and
metrics
or numerical
targets
and,
as
appropriate,
address
housing
mobility
enhancement (
housing
choices
and affordability
across
geographies),
new
housing
choices
and affordability
in
relatively
higher
opportunity
or
income
areas,
place -
based
strategies
for community
preservation
and
revitalization,
and displacement
protection.
C. Public Participation
govLocal
ernments
shall
a make
diligent
effort
to
a
chieve
public participation
Element,
and
the
element
shall
describe
this effort. (
Gov.
Co
de, §
65583, Program
22 (
Table
1)
is
revised
to
enhance
AFFH
programs
and
acti
ensure
that
specific
commitments,
milestones,
geographic
metrics
are
provided
to
address
housing
mobility
enhancement (
choices
and affordability
across
geographies),
new
housing
choices
affordability
in
relatively
higher
opportunity
or
income
areas,
place -
strategies
for community
preservation
and
revitalization,
and
protection.
of
all
economic
segments
of
the community
in
the
subd.( c)( 9.)
While
the
element
notes
that
public
comments
were
collected
and
considered,
it
should
also
summarize
the
public
comments
and
Two
comments
were
received
by
the
City
on
the
Housing
Element.
comments
are
addressed
inChapter
5 of
theBackground
Report .
7 Response to
HCD
Findings
on
Draft
6th
Cycle (
2031) 2023-
Housing
Element Finding
the
Comment
HowWas
Addressed
describe
how
they
were
considered
and
incorporated
into
the element. For
additional
information,
see
the
Building
Blocks
athcd. https:// www.gov/and-community-ca.planning- participatio development/ housing- elements/ building- blocks/ public- n. 8 ATTACHMENT " 5 "
CITY OF LATHROP
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 24- 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LATHROP RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE 2022 GENERAL PLAN TO REPLACE THE ADOPTED HOUSING ELEMENT WITH THE 6TH
CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
WHEREAS, Sections 65580 through 65589. 8ofthe California Government Code require each jurisdiction to regularly update its Housing Element in accordance with deadlines established by the State; and
WHEREAS, the City held a community workshop on April 25, 2023 to introduce the 6th Cycle Housing Element update effort to provide the community and interested agencies with an opportunity to identify priorities and concerns related to the provision of housing; and WHEREAS, the City made the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element available for public review from February 12, 2024 through March 13, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City held public workshops on February 27, 2024 and February 29, 2024 to provide the community and interested parties with an opportunity to learn about the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element and comment on the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element; and WHEREAS, comments received on the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element were summarized and addressed in the Draft Housing Element Update to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for HCD for state -mandated review; WHEREAS, HCD identified revisions to the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element that were necessary to comply with state law in a written letter dated July 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, proposed revisions were made to the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element to address HCD' sfindings; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element has been reviewed and analyzed by the City pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has determined that the 6th Cycle Housing Element is consistent with the 2022 General Plan and is within the scope ofthe final General Plan EIR ( SCH# 2021100139), that no further environmental review is required under CEQA Guidelines Section 15168( c)( 2), and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168( c)( 5), no further environmental documentation is required; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on December 18, 2024 regarding the Housing Element Update, including the changes requested by HCD, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered all evidence submitted in connection with the Housing Element Update, including the staff report, public testimony, and all other documents and evidence that are part of the City administrative record for these actions; and,
Planning Commission Resolution 24- 18 Page 1 of 5
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the goals, policies, programs, and objectives contained in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, considered individually and cumulatively, do not adversely affect the internal consistency of the City of Lathrop General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has utilized its own independent judgment in considering the information contained in this resolution and attachments, in the staff report and attachments and other exhibits, and in written and oral testimony during the public hearing; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lathrop Planning Commission, pursuant to the Lathrop Municipal Code, upon evidence in the staff report and project file, makes the following findings to support the CEQA documentation:
1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby find the Finding of Consistency attached to this Resolution as " Attachment 4" has been prepared and completed in compliance with CEQA.
3. The Planning Commission was presented with, and has independently reviewed and analyzed the General Plan EIR ( consisting of the General Plan Draft EIR dated May 2022 and the Final EIR dated August 2022) and other information in the record and has considered the information contained therein, including the written and oral comments received at the public hearings on the CEQA determination and the Project, prior to acting upon or approving the Project, and has found that the Finding of Consistency represents the independent judgment ofthe City of Lathrop (" City") as lead agency for the Project, and designates the Community Development Director, at 390 Towne Centre Drive, Lathrop, California, 95330, as the custodian of documents and record of proceedings on which the decision of the City is based.
4. The Planning Commission does hereby find that none of the conditions calling for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred, specifically none of the following criteria described at CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 have occurred:
a. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
b. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
c. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the negative declaration was adopted, shows any ofthe following:
Planning Commission Resolution 24- 18 Page 2 of 5
i. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration;
ii. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
iii. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
iv. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
5. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend and recognize that the 6th Cycle Housing Element is within the scope of the 2022 General Plan and the General Plan EIR, including the Addendum, and that no further environmental documents are required.
NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Lathrop Planning Commission, pursuant to the Lathrop Municipal Code, upon evidence in the staff report and project file, makes the following findings to support the recommendation of approval of the 6th Cycle Housing Element project, including approval of a resolution recommending to adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element as revised to the City Council:
1. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element contains a thorough and adequate treatment ofhousing issues required to be addressed by State law and adequately addresses each ofthe HCD findings. The amendment to the 2022 General Plan will adopt the 6th Cycle Housing Element and will replace the 2019 Housing Element with the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
2. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element is internally consistent with the 2022 General Plan and is not a detriment to the public interest, health, safety, and welfare of the City.
3. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element has been prepared to substantially comply with State Housing Element Law and has been revised to address the findings identified by HCD in its letter dated July 3, 2024.
4. Based on substantial evidence provided in the Housing Element, including a Statewide housing crisis, strong demand for residential and mixed -use development in the City, historical regional and local development trends of underutilized sites, historical regional and local development trends of sites that allow non- residential uses, opportunities for streamlined infill development, unique site characteristics including low lot utilization, improvement -to -land value ratios, and relatively low improvement values, and a commitment from the City to implement programs that incentivize and promote the development of sites, including redevelopment or intensification of Planning Commission Resolution 24- 18 Page 3 of 5
underutilized sites and development of City -owned sites, the Planning Commission finds that the existing uses on the underutilized sites identified to accommodate the City' s
RHNA do not impede residential development during the period covered by the Housing Element, that the sites that allow non- residential uses are likely to accommodate a portion of the RHNA, and that the sites identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element are anticipated to be available for development during the Housing Element period.
5. The proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element includes a wide variety of objectives, policies, and implementing programs designed to enhance the public health, safety, and welfare, including the goals, policies, and programs to support safe and decent housing, to maintain, rehabilitate, and preserve housing, to increase housing choice, to encourage the development of a variety of housing types and locations to meet the needs of all income levels and the needs of special needs populations, and to affirmatively further fair housing.
6. The 6th Cycle Housing Element project was prepared in accordance with the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act.
7. The Planning Commission recommends that the Community Development Director be authorized to make minor modifications to the Housing Element to achieve certification and address comments provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development on this Housing Element, provided that the modifications would not exceed the total amount of development accommodated by the 2022 General Plan prior to revisions and would not result in new actions by the City that would require a General Fund commitment of $75, 000or greater.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City ofLathrop at a regular meeting on the 18th day of December, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Ralmilay, Jackson, Camarena, Rhodes, Ishihara
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Ash Ralmilay, Chair
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RladiaL Caguiat, Secretary Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney 71aL -Prr
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ATTACHMENT "
Finding of Consistency - 6th Cycle Housing Element
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Project Title: 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, GPA 24- 159 Project Location: City of Lathrop, city- wide
Project Applicant: City of Lathrop
Public Agency Approving and Carrying Out the Project: City of Lathrop Description of the Project:
The proposed project includes an amendment to the 2022 General Plan. The Project will replace the Housing Element of the 2022 General Plan with the 61h Cycle Housing Element Update.
The proposed project is within the scope of the adopted certified Environmental Impact Report for the Lathrop General Plan Update, SCH# 2021100139 ( General Plan EIR).
The certified General Plan EIR was completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. The above - described project has been evaluated under CEQA to determine whether changes in the project, circumstances, or information would trigger the need for any supplemental environmental documentation based on new or substantially more severe significant environmental impacts.
The General Plan EIR anticipated that subsequent activities would occur to implement the 2022 General Plan, including but not limited to, future Specific Plan approvals, Planned Unit Development approvals, Master Plan approvals, revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, and development plan approvals, such as tentative subdivision maps, variances, conditional use permits, and other land use permits.
The proposed project updates the Housing Element to address current requirements of State law and to remove inconsistencies between the 2022 General Plan and the Housing Element adopted in 2019. The proposed project updates the City' sinventory of residential sites to be consistent with the sites identified by the 2022 General Plan for residential and mixed use. The proposed project does not approve or entitle any development applications. The proposed project does not change the location or intensity of potential development in the City and would not result in environmental impacts beyond those disclosed in the General Plan EIR.
After a thorough factual evaluation, the City of Lathrop has determined that no further supplemental environmental review is required because: (1) the proposed project is consistent with the original project; (2) the proposed project implements the original project in order to bring the allowed densities, allowed uses, and sites designated for residential development identified in the Housing Element into consistency with the range of uses and density and intensity of development anticipated for the original project; (3) the proposed project does not propose substantial changes to the original Finding of Consistency — 6th Cycle Housing Element
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project; (4) the proposed project will not involve substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the original project was undertaken, which would require major revisions to the previously - certified EIR due to the involvement of new or substantially more severe significant impacts; and ( 5) no substantially important new information requiring new analysis of significant effects, mitigation, or alternatives is known that would require major revisions to the previously - certified EIR due to the proposed project.
The City finds that no further environmental documentation is required because all potentially significant effects ( a) have been analyzed adequately in the previously certified EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and ( b) have been avoided or mitigated to the extent feasible pursuant to the previously certified EIR. Therefore, in accordance with CEQA and CEQA Guidelines ( Section 15168( c)( 2)), the project is within the scope of the previously certified EIR; the EIR continues to be pertinent with considerable information value; and such General Plan amendments to update the Housing Element do not give rise to any new or substantially more severe significant effects, nor do they require any new mitigation measures or alternatives. Accordingly, no new environmental document is required.
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