Oroville City Council
July 19, 2022

Disproportionate Housing Needs and Displacement Risk
Both quantitative and qualitative data indicate that there is a significant population of very-lowincome residents and a small population of high-income residents. Approximately 50% of households earn less than 35,000 and 18% of households earn more than $75,000, which is greater than the area median income ($70,700). Lastly, about 60% of households have two or fewer persons. Most residents are overpaying and areas to the northwest and southeast of 474
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Oroville experience significant overcrowding. Anecdotally, South Oroville is known to be an area that experiences substandard housing conditions. Findings from the Assessment of Fair Housing indicate that 70% of residents who experience 1 of 4 Housing Problems or 1 of 4 Severe Housing Problems are renters and that trend is worsening.

As mentioned previously, 60-80% of the units in Census Tract 28 are renter-occupied units, which indicates that this neighborhood has a high concentration of rental units and more than 80% of renters are overpaying. In Census Tract 30.02, 40-60% of units are renter-occupied and 60-80% of residents are overpaying. The City should consider developing future, multi-family housing developments outside the City’s center and redirect its effort to build owner-occupied housing in this region if deemed feasible. However, the moderate income site is located in Census Tract 37, where more than 80% of renters are overpaying. Attracting moderate income residents to this area will help encourage income diversity and current residents will benefit from improved access to resoures.

The City should consider identifying future lower income sites in census tracts that do not experience high segregation and poverty or overcrowding, which include Census Tracts 27, 29, and 31. Lastly, the City could consider mixed-income developments to integrate residents from varying income backgrounds. However, because these affordable housing projects have the potential to bring 262 affordable units in census tracts where residents are historically overpaying, the benefits outweigh the costs.

Local Data and Knowledge
Interview Summaries
This section contains a summary of comments regarding housing in the City collected from the interviews discussed in the Assessment of Fair Housing.

Staff from the City of Oroville noted that there is a need for affordable housing and moderate and above moderate income housing. Many survivors from recent fires have relocated to the City but do not have a permanent place to live, placing a constraint on housing stock and availability. In addition, the City noted that a substantial amount of housing units are in need of repair or rehabilitation to meet health and safety standards.

Staff at Youth for Change noted that there is a need for studio, one-bedroom units, and large units with multiple bedrooms to meet the need of unhoused youth in the Butte County area.

Legal Services of Northern California staff indicated that there is a need for supportive housing that provides wraparound services. In addition, there is a shortage of accessible units in the Butte County region. Staff from Stonewall Alliance Center reported that in Butte County there are few rental vacancies and a lack of assisted living facilities for residents with 475
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severe mental health conditions, substance use disorder, or those experiencing homelessness.

Staff from the Disability Action Center noted that in Butte County low-income tenants could benefit from supportive services to complement housing. Staff also noted that there is a significant population of unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness. Staff believes that local, State, and Federal administrative support in zoning and development application fees could incentivize low-income housing developments.

Interviews with staff from multiple organizations found that residents have difficulty finding housing that fits their needs and affordability, which includes one-bedroom or studio apartments and large homes with three or more bedrooms that can be shared by multiple tenants. North Valley Housing Trust noted that Northern California developers are having difficulty finding the finances or funds to get affordable housing projects off the ground.

Policies such as the competitive public bid process, costly local utility requirements, or environmental reviews are especially prohibitive for small developers.

Summary of Conclusions and Approach to Policies and Programs This section on Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing in the Site Inventory focuses on improving fair housing choice and equitable access to opportunity. The low-income, very-low-income, moderate, and above moderate-income sites proposed by the City surpass the RHNA requirements by 85 units. The surplus of housing units will help meet the needs of fire survivors who have relocated to the region. Interviews with local agencies indicate that there is a need to create housing for all income levels, including affordable housing, small one-bedroom/studio units, permanent supportive housing, moderate and above moderate income housing, and shelters for those experiencing homelessness.

In the future, the City will consider developing very low and low income housing in areas that do not experience high segregation and poverty, such as Census Tracts 27, 29, and 31 to encourage more balanced and integrated living patterns. The City should also consider developing self-help housing or other forms of affordable, owner-occupied housing units in Census Tract 28, which has an unusually high concentration of rental units. Other approaches to improve fair housing choice and opportunity are reflected in the Goals, Policies, and Programs section.

The proposed sites in the Sites Inventory Analysis meet the requirements of residents in the region by providing an excess of housing units to meet the regional housing needs of each income group. In addition, new development in traditionally low-income and under-resourced areas improves access to education and jobs and will help revitalize neighborhoods. 476
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FINANCIAL INVENTORY
State Resources
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (Formula Funds)
Government Administrator/Application Process: City of Oroville/City applies to HCD Eligible Uses: A wide range, which includes but is not limited to—affordable rental housing for households below 80% AMI; affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory dwelling units (ADUs), for households earning up to 120% of AMI; or capital costs for navigation centers and emergency shelters, as well as permanent and transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Current Status: On-going funding provided through SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act.

Funding will fluctuate based on revenues taken in by the State.

Permanent Local Housing Allocation (Competitive Funds)
Government Administrator/Application Process: HCD/City applies to HCD in partnership with developer
Eligible Uses: New multi-family housing or rehabilitation of existing multi-family housing that is affordable to households at 60% AMI or less; permanent or transitional rental housing for those at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.

Current Status: On-going funding provided through SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act. The State issues one NOFA each year.

Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
Government Administrator/Application Process: HCD/Developer can apply Eligible Uses: Deferred payment loan for housing developments with rents affordable to lowincome households.

Current Status: State funding for this program is expected to be exhausted in 2021, but may be renewed in subsequent years through General Fund allocations and/or new bonds. 477
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No Place Like Home (NPLH)
Government Administrator/Application Process: HCD/Counties and Developers co- apply Eligible Uses: Deferred payment loan for housing developments that target a portion of units to homeless individuals with mental illness. An operating reserve is also provided to awardees based on the number of NPLH-assisted units. In order to be eligible, counties must prepare a plan to address homelessness and commit to provide supportive services to tenants in NPLH-assisted units.

Current Status: A 2018 housing bond and revenue generated from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funded $2 billion for this program, with funding allocated through four different NOFAs released 2018-2021. The program may be refunded through State allocations and/or a new housing bond in future years.

Affordable Housing And Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) Government Administrator/Application Process: HCD/Developer applies jointly with local transportation agency
Eligible Uses: Grants for infill low-income affordable housing, and infrastructure that encourages reductions in vehicle trips and greenhouse gas emissions.

Current Status: State program funded by greenhouse cap-and-trade program. Recent revisions to regulations encourage greater participation from rural communities.

Infill Infrastructure Grant Program (IIG)
Government Administrator/Application Process: HCD/City or developer applies Eligible Uses: Gap funding for infrastructure improvements necessary for specific residential or mixed-use infill projects.

Current Status: This is funding from Proposition 1, the Veteran’s and Affordable Housing Bond Act, therefore this funding will sunset when all bond proceeds are disbursed. The State generally issues one NOFA each year.
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Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC)
Government Administrator/Application Process: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee/Developer applies
Eligible Uses: New construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing; tax credits are purchased by investors that provide equity to projects
Current Status: Each state receives an allocation of federal tax credits for low-income housing. The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee administers allocations to affordable housing projects through a competitive application process. Most low-income affordable projects require the use of tax credits, as it typically provides the largest amount of funding.

Tax Exempt Revenue Bond Authority
Government Administrator/Application Process: California Debt Limit Allocation Committee/Qualifying bond issuer applies on behalf of developer Eligible Uses: New construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing; banks purchase bonds and make loans with below-market terms to projects Current Status: Each state receives an allocation of debt from the federal government with interest earnings that are exempt from federal taxes. The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee administers allocations to affordable housing projects through a competitive application process.

Federal Resources
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Government Administrator/Application Process: HCD/City applies to HCD on a competitive basis
Eligible Uses: Housing— Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation, Homebuyer Assistance, Infrastructure in Support of Housing, Multi-family Housing Rehabilitation.

Community Development— Infrastructure improvements in low-income neighborhoods. 479
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Current Status: The Biden Administration proposed to increase the funding for this program by 8.5%, while the Senate proposed a 20.1% increase, in the HUD Fiscal Year 2022 budget.

The Fiscal Year 2022 budget had not yet been enacted as of January 2022. HCD administers an annual Notice of Funding Availability to competitively award these federal funds across the State in alignment with its HUD Consolidated Plan.

Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Government Administrator/Application Process: HCD/City applies to HCD on a competitive basis
Eligible Uses: New rental affordable housing; rehabilitation of existing rental affordable housing; down payment assistance programs to promote home ownership; owner-occupied housing rehabilitation; tenant-based rental assistance to prevent homelessness.

Current Status: The Biden Administration proposed to increase the funding for this program by 37.0%, while the Senate proposed a 7.4% increase, in the HUD Fiscal Year 2022 budget.

The Fiscal Year 2022 budget had not yet been enacted as of January 2022. HCD administers an annual Notice of Funding Availability to competitively award these federal funds across the State in alignment with its HUD Consolidated Plan.

Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
Government Administrator/Application Process: Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB), which receives HCV allocations from HUD/Tenants apply Eligible Uses: Rental assistance for low-income households Current Status: Local housing authorities receive funding for HCV (Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937) from the Federal Government. As of 2021, HACB was administering six vouchers within the City of Oroville. While funding has been cut in recent years, the Biden Administration proposed to increase funding for this program by 8.3%, while the Senate proposed a 6.3% increase, in the HUD Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The Fiscal Year 2022 budget had not yet been enacted as of January 2022.

Project Based Section 8 Vouchers
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Government Administrator/Application Process: Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB), which receives HCV allocations from HUD/Developers apply Eligible Uses: Rental assistance for low-income households tied to units, which can be underwritten by loans that finance housing projects
Current Status: Housing authorities may dedicate a portion of their Housing Choice Vouchers as Project Based Vouchers. The Biden Administration proposed to increase the funding for this program by 4.4%, while the Senate proposed a 3.8% increase, in the HUD Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The Fiscal Year 2022 budget had not yet been enacted as of January 2022.

HUD VASH Vouchers
Government Administrator/Application Process: Housing Authority of the County of Butte (HACB), which receives HCV allocations from HUD/Tenants apply Eligible Uses: Rental assistance and supportive services for homeless veterans Current Status: This federally funded program is managed through a partnership between housing authorities and the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Homeless veterans receive a rental subsidy from the housing authority and case management from the VA. HACB currently administers one VASH voucher in Willows. Funding for this program has been increasing in recent years with strong bipartisan support in Washington D.C.

Continuum Of Care (CoC) Programs
Government Administrator/Application Process: Butte Countywide Homeless Continuum of Care/Lead Agency is the County of Butte, Department of Social Services, Housing and Homeless Branch
Eligible Uses: Rental subsidies, rapid re-housing, emergency shelter, homeless prevention Current Status: The Butte Countywide Continuum of Care is currently accessing State resources available to them (Emergency Solutions Grant, Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention, Homeless Emergency Aid Program, etc.) and Federal CoC funding through HUD.

Funds are passed through to service providers at the County level. The Biden Administration proposed to increase the funding for this program by 16.7%, while the Senate proposed an

8.7% increase, in the HUD Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The Fiscal Year 2022 budget had not yet been enacted as of January 2022.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
As energy costs rise and nonrenewable resources are depleted, communities are utilizing energy conservation measures to offset rising costs. Typically, the use of alternative energy sources is most advantageous in new housing development. However, there are many energy-conserving measures that can be retrofitted onto older, existing housing which may conserve the ongoing use of nonrenewable fuels and reduce related costs. Low income families, especially seniors on fixed incomes, are most threatened, spending an average of 16.3% of their income on energy costs.

Energy Conservation programs available to residents of the City of Oroville include:
• Family Electric Rates Assistance (FERA)
• California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE)
• Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Program
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Affordable Housing for Sustainable Communities (AHSC) • Disadvantaged Communities and Single-Family Solar Homes Program (DAC-SASH) • Building Initiative for Low Emissions Development (BUILD) Family Electric Rates Assistance (FERA)
Residents can access energy, weatherization, and utility assistance through PG&E. PG&E provides a plethora of energy conservation services for residents. PG&E offers energy assistance programs for lower-income households to help community members conserve energy and reduce utility costs, which include the Family Electric Rates Assistance (FERA) and the California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE). The FERA program, also administered by PG&E, offers monthly discount of 18% on electricity to households with three or more people.

Participants qualify through income guidelines.

California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE)
The CARE program offers a monthly discount of 20% or more on gas and electricity to households with qualified incomes, certain nonprofit organizations, homeless shelters, hospices, and other qualified group living facilities. Participants qualify through income guidelines or if enrolled in qualified public assistance programs.
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Department of Energy Weatherization Program
A key providers of energy conservation services is the Community Action Agency of Butte County (CAABC). Community Action Department manages a variety of grant-funded programs, including emergency services, housing services, income and employment, and community services and development for vulnerable, low-income seniors, youth, and families. The CAABC administers a weatherization program funded by the Department of Energy for low-income residents, which is typically audit-driven. The weatherization upgrades must pay back in costs over the lifetime of the improvements to be permitted.

LIHEAP
The CAABC also administers LIHEAP (Low Income Homeowner Energy Assistance Program), which is a federally funded program that services the City of Oroville. The program provides utility assistance, weatherization upgrades, and water heater or HVAC replacements to eligible, low-income households. The goal of the program is to assist low-income households with managing and meeting their immediate home heating and/or cooling needs and providing home weatherization upgrades. Both homeowners and renters in Butte County are eligible to participate in this program.

Residents are typically eligible for weather-stripping, low-flow showerheads and sink aerators, thermostatic shower valves, attic insulation, replacement of standard light bulbs and fixtures with energy efficient versions, and energy education. Qualified households may also receive assistance in paying their utility costs. This may include electric, natural gas, propane, heating oil, cord wood or wood pellets. Lastly, qualified households can receive heating, cooling, or water heater replacements. There are specific emergency services for clients who have received shutoff notices from their utility provider. Energy education helps residents learn more ways to reduce monthly energy bills.

LIHEAP is designed assist low-income households that pay a high portion of their income to meet their energy needs. Residents interested in any of these services can apply here to determine their eligibility: https://www.caliheapapply.com/. Below is data on households who been serviced in the City of Biggs and Oroville through LIHEAP since 2010:
• Homes weatherized between 2010 – 2019: 1076
• January – December 2020: 227
• Heating, Cooling, and/or Water Heater replacements made between 2010 – 2019: 321 • January – December 2020: 55
• Utility Assistance for help with electric bills between 2010 – 2019: 8753 • Number of payments made as of June 2021: 1417
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Residents and community members can learn more about energy services administered by CAABC on their website at https://www.buttecaa.com/energy-environmental-services/ Affordable Housing for Sustainable Communities (AHSC)
Administered by the Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the AHSC Program funds land-use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects to support infill and compact development that reduce greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions. Funding for the AHSC Program is provided from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), an account established to receive Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds.

Disadvantaged Communities and Single-family Solar Homes Program (DAC-SASH) AC-SASH is a ratepayer-funded program through the California Public Utilities Commission that provides up-front rebates to help low-income homeowners access the benefits of solar power.

The DAC-SASH low-income solar program runs through 2030 in PG&E utility territory. In Orland, communities identified as "DACs" or disadvantaged communities in the state's CES 4.0 map will be eligible for the solar program based on geography. Households must still qualify based on income, owner occupancy and be connected to PG&E 's electric grid.

Under the original SASH fund, GRID Alternative installed systems on over 5,200 homes in California. GRID is a leading voice in low-income solar policy and one of the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer, serving families throughout California, Colorado, the Mid-Atlantic region, and tribal communities nationwide. GRID also offers single-family, multifamily and community solar installation services, project development and technical assistance, along with multiple levels of workforce development and service-learning opportunities, from volunteerism to in-depth solar training and paid internships. GRID’s mission is to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

DAC-SASH goals include:
• Maximize financial savings for low-income households in economically and environmentally disadvantaged communities.
• Enhance long-term economic self-sufficiency in low-income communities by providing community members with access to green jobs training and solar employment opportunities.
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• Provide education on energy efficiency and existing programs that can provide further benefits to families.

Building Initiative for Low Emissions Development (BUILD) Authorized by State of California Senate Bill 1477, the Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development (BUILD) Program will provide incentives for the deployment of near-zero emissions building technologies in low-income residential buildings emissions significantly beyond what otherwise would be expected to result from the implementation of the prescriptive standards described in Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Energy Code).

The BUILD Program is currently under development, with program goals to raise awareness of near-zero-emission building technologies and applications, test program and policy designs, and gain practical implementation experience and knowledge. The program is designed to be a market transformation program. Through outreach, technical support, and education, BUILD hopes to promote all electric building decarbonization. The first two years of the program is expected to be focused on affordable housing. In the City of Orland, there may be incentive funding for disadvantaged communities. BUILD program guidelines will be finalized by the Fall 2021 and launched be the end of 2021.
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CHAPTER 6: CONTRAINTS ANALYSIS
This section analyzes how governmental policies and procedures, and market factors, may constrain housing development in Oroville. It also includes an assessment of the extent to which identified constraints impact residential production. Some of these constraints are addressed by Goals, Policies and Actions in the Chapter 3 Housing Program.

GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
State Housing Element Law requires that local governments facilitate and promote the provision of housing affordable for all economic segments of the community. While the City does not develop or build housing, local government can establish a regulatory framework that is conducive to the production of housing. On the other hand, some governmental regulations can increase the cost of development and thus constrain the availability of affordable housing.

Governmental constraints can increase costs by adding specific expenses to building costs, such as street improvements or impact fees, or by increasing development timelines and thereby increasing the builder’s incidental costs such as interest payments, property holding costs, or labor. Efforts to modify processes to alleviate constraints may require collaboration with the County of Butte because the County administers building permits for residential projects proposed within the City of Oroville jurisdiction. The City provides information about zoning code, development standards and fees on its website in conformance with Government Code 65940.1(a)(1).

Governmental constraints can be classified in three basic categories: those which pose regulation; those which add direct costs; and those which result in time delays. Regulations and time delays result in increased costs, but they cannot be calculated as easily as direct costs such as fees. The most significant factors falling within the influence of local government are:
• Land use controls
• Site improvement requirements
• Building codes and their enforcement
• Fees and exactions
• Permit processing procedures
• Accommodations for persons with disabilities
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General Plan
The City of Oroville adopted its 2030 General Plan in March 2015. The General Plan describes how the City has regulatory authority over land use within its jurisdictional boundaries, and is also permitted by law to establish future land use designations for areas outside its jurisdictional boundaries that are within its Sphere of Influence (SOI). The General Plan illustrates an abundance of vacant land within the City limits and within the SOI that is zoned for residential uses. Other relevant plans that guide the City of Oroville’s development include the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, the Riverfront Master Plan, and the Community of South Oroville Redevelopment/Annexation Feasibility Study, which examines issues around annexing the South Oroville area that was outside the city boundaries as of the adoption of the General Plan. The document identifies the Rio d’Oro, Oro Bay, and unincorporated South Ophir Specific Plan Areas as potential areas for future annexation.

The General Plan also includes general plan designations for land uses. These general plan designations, and related land use controls and regulations, are described in this section. The General Plan states that within the city limits there are 63 acres of land designated for High Density, 151 acres of land designated Medium High Density Residential, 105 acres designated for Medium Density, 1,952 acres designated for Medium Low Density Residential, 278 acres designated for Low Density Residential, 24 acres designated for Very Low Density and Rural Residential, and 953 acres designated for Mixed Use.

Below is a listing of the residential Land Use Designations and associated densities established in the General Plan.
• Rural Residential (RR)— 0-0.2 dwelling units/acre
• Very Low Density Residential (VLDR)— 0.2-1 dwelling units/acre • Low Density Residential (LDR)— 1-3 dwelling units/acre • Medium Low Density Residential (MLDR)— 3-6 dwelling units/acre • Medium Density Residential (MDR)— 6-14 dwelling units/acre • Medium High Density Residential (MHDR)— 14-20 dwelling units/acre • High Density Residential (HDR)— 20-30 dwelling units/acre • Mixed Use (MU)— 10-30 dwelling units/acre (up to 70 dwelling units/acre in Downtown Mixed Use zoning designation based on provision of amenities per Policy 2.8 in the Land Use Element)
Residential and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
As shown in “Figure 39: Residential Zoning Districts,” the City of Oroville’s residential zoning districts allow for a range of housing types. Single-family dwellings are allowed by-right in all the residential zoning districts except R-3, R-4, and RP. Multi-family dwellings are allowed by-right in 487
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R-2, R-3, R-4, RP, MXN, and MXC zoning districts, and in the MXD zoning district on stories above ground floor commercial uses.

Figure 39: Residential Zoning Districts
Zoning District General
Plan
Designation
Units
Per
Acre
Max. Lot
Coverage
Max.

Height
(ft.)
Min. Lot
Size (sf)
Rural residential one acre (RR-1) RR 0-0.2 10,000 sf 40 43,560 Rural residential 20,000 sf (RR-20) RR 0-0.2 40% 40 20,000 Rural residential 10,000 s (RR-10) RR 0-0.2 40% 35 10,000 Large-lot residential (RL) LDR 1-3 40% 30 8,000
Single-family residential (R-1) MLDR 3-6 50% 30 5,000
Medium-density residential (R-2) MDR 6-14 60% 35 3,000
High-density residential (R-3) MHDR 14-20 65% 45 2,200
Urban-density residential (R-4) HDR 20-30 70% 50 2,000
High-density residential/professional
(RP)
MU 10-30 65% 45 2,200
Downtown Mixed-Use (MXD) MU 10-70 2.0-3.5
FAR*
55 N/A
Neighborhood Mixed-Use (MXN) MU 10-30 1.0 FAR 40 N/A
Corridor Mixed-Use (MXC) MU 10-30 1.0 FAR 60 N/A
Source: City of Oroville Municipal Code, Chapter 17.28 and 17.34 The Residential Use Table for the Residential Zoning Districts is shown in Figure 39.1 below. The symbols used in Tables 39.1-39.3 have the following meanings:
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P Permitted use, zoning clearance required
A Administrative permit required
UP Use permit required
S See use-specific regulations for permit requirement
Blank Use not allowed

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Figure 39.1: Residential Zoning Districts Use Table
Residential Use Permit Requirement For Zone
RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP
Boardinghouse UP UP UP
Duplex P P P P
Emergency shelter P P
Mobile home park UP UP UP UP UP UP
Multiple-family dwellings P P P P
Residential care facility- 6 units or fewer P P P P P P Residential care facility- 7 units and more UP UP
Second dwelling unit AP AP AP AP AP AP
Single-family dwelling, attached P P P P
Single-family dwelling, detached P P P
Single-family manufactured on permanent
foundation
P P P
Single-room occupancy UP UP
Transitional housing UP UP
Source: City of Oroville Municipal Code
The Residential Use Table for the Mixed Use Zoning Districts is shown in Figure 39.2 below.

Mixed-use development is defined as including nonresidential uses on the ground floor of each street frontage while also including residential uses for up to 75% of the allowed floor area ratio, and is permitted by right in all Mixed Use Zoning Districts. Residential uses in the Downtown Mixed Use district are permitted only on upper stories above ground floor commercial uses. Also note that for Downtown Mixed-Use (MXD), the density can be up to 70 units per acre and up to 490
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3.5 Floor Area Ratio based on the provision of amenities such as improving wayfinding in the Downtown; providing pedestrian, bicycle, or transit amenities; providing arts or cultural amenities; or incorporating programs to reduce commute trips, prevent crime, or improve sustainability.

Figure 39.2: Mixed Use Zoning Districts Residential Use Table Residential Use

MXD MXN MXC
Caretaker residence UP UP
Mixed-use development P P P
Multiple-family dwellings P(1) P P
Residential care facility- 6 units or fewer P P P
Residential care facility- 7 units or more UP UP
Note: (1) Residential uses permitted only on upper stories above ground floor commercial uses.

Source: City of Oroville Municipal Code
Commercial Zoning Districts
Commercial Zoning Districts include the following:

CN— Neighborhood commercial
C-1— Limited commercial
C-2— Intensive commercial
CH— Highway commercial corridor
CLM— Commercial/light manufacturing
OF— Office
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The Residential Use Table for the Commercial Zoning Districts is shown in Figure 39.3 below.

Figure 39.3: Commercial Zoning Districts Residential Use Table Residential Use
CN C-1 C-2 CH CLM OF
Caretaker residence UP UP UP UP UP
Residential care facility- 6 units or fewer P P P P P
Residential care facility- 7 units or more
Overlay Zones
The Planned development overlay district (PD-O) encourages maximum flexibility in site planning relating to design, clustering of development, and protecting environmental resources, while encouraging: innovation and development of affordable housing, particularly on properties with environmental constraints, natural resources, or other topographical, geographical, or public improvement and service-related constraints; protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the city; and ensuring consistency with the General Plan, applicable Specific Plans, and any design guidelines adopted by the City Council. Development standards may be adjusted or modified in this overlay district where necessary and justifiable, and in compliance with minimum fire safety standards, with exception of the maximum density and Floor Area Ratio (FAR).

Density Bonus
California’s Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915) allows developers to request density bonuses and concessions based on the percentage of affordable units in the proposed project. Before 2021, the maximum density bonus was 35% for housing projects, which included either 11% Very Low-income units, 20% lower income units, or 40% moderate income units. Recent legislation (AB 2345) increased the top range of the density bonus to 50% for housing projects with 15% Very Low-Income units, 24% lower income units, or 44% ModerateIncome units. AB 2345 does not modify the 80% density bonus required to be provided to 100% affordable projects. In addition to the density bonuses, projects meeting the affordability thresholds described above are entitled to one or more incentives or concessions, which could 492
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include exceptions to building standards such as setbacks or building coverage ratios. In addition, AB 2345 amends parking ratios for qualifying projects to one space per studio or one-bedroom unit, 1.5 spaces per two-bedroom or three-bedroom unit, and 2.5 spaces per four-bedroom unit.

Further reductions in parking standards are allowed for projects within a half-mile radius of a major transit stop, and for senior housing with paratransit service or access to a bus route that operates at least eight times per day.

The City of Oroville Density Bonus provision is located in Chapter 17.24 of the Municipal Code.

Section 17.24.010 states that in the event of any conflict between Chapter 17.24 and Section 65915 of the State Government Code, the provisions of the Government Code shall apply.

Parking Requirements
The City’s parking standards for residential development are found in Section 17.12.070 of the Municipal Code. Parking requirements are based on the number of units, bedrooms, or beds, depending on the housing type, as outlined below. For residential development, the off-street parking requirements are listed below:
• Single-family dwellings — 2 spaces per unit
• Duplex — 2 spaces per unit
• Triplex— 1 space for one bedroom units; 1.5 spaces for two or more bedroom units • Multi-family— 1 space for studios and one-bedrooms; 2 spaces for two or more bedroom units if <14 units/acre; 1.5 spaces for two or more bedroom units if >= 14 units/acre; 1 guest space per 4 units
• Boardinghouses — 1 space per bedroom
• Caretaker dwelling unit — 1 space per unit
• Emergency shelter — 1 space per 10 adult beds
• Residential care facility for 6 persons or fewer— same as requirements for applicable type of dwelling unit
• Residential care facility for 7 persons or more — 1 space per 3 beds • Second dwelling unit — 1 space per unit
Required Setbacks
For the RR-1, RR-20, and RR-10 zoning districts, minimum front and rear setbacks are 20 feet, and minimum side setbacks are 10 feet. For the RL zoning district, minimum front and rear setbacks are 20 feet, and minimum side setbacks are 5 feet or 10 feet along any street frontage. 493
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For the R-1 zoning district, the minimum front setbacks are 15 feet and 20 feet for garages, minimum rear setbacks are 20 feet, and minimum side setbacks are 5 feet or 10 feet along any street frontage. For the R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP zoning districts, the minimum front setbacks are 10 feet and 20 feet for garages, minimum rear setbacks are 20 feet, and minimum side setbacks are 5 feet or 10 feet along any street frontage. For the MXD zoning district, the minimum front setback is 0 feet and the maximum front setback is 5 feet, the minimum rear setback is 10 feet, and the minimum side setback is 10 feet if adjacent to a residential zone or 0 feet if adjacent to other uses. For the MXN and MXC zoning districts, there are no setback requirements unless adjacent to residential uses, in which case the minimum front setback is the same as for the adjacent residential zoning district, the minimum rear setback is 20 feet, and the minimum side setback is 10 feet.

Site Coverage Ratio and Floor Area Ratio
Site Coverage is a ratio of the building footprint square footage to lot square footage. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the ratio of total building square footage to lot square footage. For example, a twostory building that covers the entire lot area would have a 2.0 FAR. For Oroville, site coverage is applied to residential zoning districts, with a maximum site coverage ratio of 40% to 70%, and FAR is applied to mixed-use zoning districts, with a maximum FAR of 1.0 to 3.5.

Growth Controls
The City does not have any growth controls or caps on the number of units that can be built over a designated period of time, in conformance with SB 330. The 2030 General Plan, municipal code, and design guidelines adequately support community character and public safety. City expansions through annexations must be reviewed and approved by the Butte County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo), which is a countywide commission established by the State of California to ensure the orderly formation of local government agencies, the preservation of agricultural lands and open space, limitation of urban sprawl, and efficiency in local government services. The City does not have any inclusionary requirements. The City is in compliance with the Housing Accountability Act.

Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types
Zoning codes should provide adequate flexibility for the development of a variety of housing types that meet the range of needs documented in the Chapter 4 Needs Assessment. These housing types help meet residents’ needs according to income, age, current housing status, household size, and employment. Below is a description of how the City of Oroville zoning code 494
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accommodates each housing type listed below and where amendments to the zoning code are needed to comply with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4), (c)(1), and subdivision 65583.2(c).

Multifamily Rental Housing— allowed by-right (without discretionary permit review) in the R2, R-3, R-4, RP, MXN, and in the MXD zoning district on stories above ground floor commercial uses. Incentives to allow greater densities, exceptions to development standards, and design flexibility are provided through the PD-O Overlay and the Density Bonus. Muni Code Section 17.040.060 defines a "family" as a "household" and "household" is defined as: "Household. One or more persons, whether or not related by blood, marriage or adoption, sharing a dwelling unit in a living arrangement usually characterized by sharing living expenses, such as rent or mortgage payments, food costs and utilities, as well as maintaining a single lease or rental agreement for all members of the household and other similar characteristics indicative of a single household." This definition does not cause a constraint to housing development since this definition of “Family” is not restricted beyond persons sharing a housing unit (i.e. requirements that the persons are related by blood or marriage).

Housing for Agricultural Employees— This housing type is not defined in the Municipal Code, nor is it identified as a permitted use for residential zoning districts. Program 2.1.5 describes how the Municipal Code will be amended to add a provision for Agricultural Worker Housing consisting of six or fewer persons is permitted as a by-right use in all residential zoning districts, in compliance with Health and Safety Code 17021.5. There are no agricultural zoning districts in Oroville that would apply to Health and Safety Code 17021.6 or 17021.8.

Low Barrier Navigation Centers— Low Barrier Navigation Centers are facilities that connect people experiencing homelessness to permanent housing through on-site services. State Law, per AB 101, requires that local government jurisdictions allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers by right in areas zoned for mixed uses and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses if it meets specified requirements. The City of Oroville Zoning Code does not include Low Barrier Navigation Center as a defined residential use. Therefore, Program 1.2.2 has been included in the Chapter 3 Housing Program to amend the zoning code in order to comply with AB 101.

Transitional Housing— Transitional housing is defined in Section 50675.2 of the Health and Safety Code as rental housing for stays of at least six months but where the units are recirculated to another program recipient after a set period. The City’s Municipal Code currently includes Transitional housing in its definitions section of the City Municipal Code, Section 17.04.060 consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 50675.2. Transitional Housing is only allowed with a Conditional Use Permit in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts. In order to comply with Health and Safety Code Section 65583, Transitional Housing must be treated no differently than other residential uses and allowed by-right in all residential zoning districts. Therefore, Program 2.1.6 has been included in the Chapter 3 Housing Program to amend the zoning code in order to comply with State Law. 495
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Supportive Housing— Supportive housing is defined by Section 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code housing with linked on-site or off-site services with no limit on the length of stay and is occupied by a target population as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 53260 (i.e., low-income person with mental disabilities, AIDS, substance abuse or chronic health conditions, or persons whose disabilities originated before the age of 18). Services linked to supportive housing are usually focused on retaining housing, living and working in the community, and/or health improvement. The City’s Municipal Code does not include Supportive Housing as a permitted use. In order to comply with Health and Safety Code Section 65583, Supportive Housing must be treated no differently than other residential uses and allowed by-right in all residential zoning districts. Therefore, Program 2.1.7 has been included in the Chapter 3 Housing Program to amend the zoning code in order to comply with State Law.

Single-Room Occupancy Units— The City’s Municipal Code, Section 17.04.060 defines SingleRoom Occupancy (SRO) as “Housing (consisting of single room dwelling units with a minimum size of 150 square feet) that is the primary residency off its occupant or occupants.

The unit must contain either food preparation or sanitary facilities if the project consists of new construction, conversion of non-residential space, or reconstruction. For acquisition or rehabilitation of an existing residential structure or hotel, neither food preparation nor sanitary facilities are required to be in the unit. If any unit does not contain food preparation or sanitary facilities, the building must contain those facilities in a common area shared by tenants.” SRO units are allowed with a Conditional Use Permit in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts.

Manufactured Homes— The City’s Municipal Code, Section 17.04.060, defines a Manufactured Home in accordance with Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.

Government Code 65852.3 requires that manufactured homes on foundation systems, as defined in the statute, are allowed by-right on lots zoned for conventional single-family residential dwellings. Manufactured Homes on permanent foundations are allowed by-right in all residential zoning districts except R-3, R-4, and RP. Manufactured Homes are also an allowable Second Dwelling Unit as defined in the Municipal Code.

Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks—As defined in the City’s Municipal Code, Section

17.04.060, Mobile Home is defined in accordance with 18008 of the Health and Safety Code.

It is defined as “a structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped to contain no more than two dwelling units to be used with or without a foundation system.” Mobile Home Parks are defined in the City’s Municipal Code, Section 17.04.060 as “any area or premises where space or mobile homes is rented, held or rent or on which free occupancy is permitted to house trailer owners and users for the purpose of securing their trailer, but not including automobile or trailer dealerships on which unoccupied house trailers are parked for inspection or sale.” Mobile home parks are allowed with a Conditional Use Permit in all residential zoning districts.
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, or secondary units, are attached or detached dwelling units with complete independent living facilities that are built on the same parcel as an existing main dwelling unit. They are a flexible housing type that can be more affordable to build because they are smaller in size than the typical dwelling unit, and do not require acquisition of a separate lot and construction of new complimentary improvements such as off-street parking. On January 1, 2020, six new bills intended to promote the development of ADUs became State Law. Five of the bills limit the ability of local government to restrict the development of ADUs in a variety of ways. They also set the rules for counting ADUs in a city’s Adequate Site Inventory for the purpose of meeting RHNA in the Housing Element. The sixth law, AB 671, requires local government Housing Elements to include a plan to incentivize and promote the development of ADUs at affordable rents to Very Low-, Low- or Moderate-Income households.

Second Dwelling Units are defined in Municipal Code, Section 17.04 as “an attached or detached dwelling unit that is provided as an adjunct to an existing single-family dwelling unit and that includes complete, independent living facilities, including, but not limited to, an efficiency unit as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code, or a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.” Second dwelling units are allowed with an Administrative Permit in all residential zoning districts. Administrative permits are ministerial and can only be denied if a project does not meet the applicable development standards. Applicable development standards are outlined in Section 17.16.010 of the Municipal Code. The City’s Second Dwelling Unit standards will need to be modified in order to meet the latest updates to State ADU law. Program 2.1.8 in the Chapter 3 Housing Program establishes a program for updating the City’s Second Dwelling Unit section of the Municipal Code to conform with State Law. In addition, Program 1.2.6 will develop a program that offers incentives to property owners who develop ADUs that offer affordable rents for very-low, low-, and moderate-income households, with recorded regulatory restrictions on rents.

Emergency Shelters
California Health and Safety Code (Section 50801) defines an emergency shelter as “housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person.” In compliance with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4), emergency shelters are allowed by-right in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts. There are currently two Emergency Shelters in Oroville.

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capacity to meet the need. The 2019 Point-In-Time Homeless Census counted 415 individuals experiencing homelessness in Oroville. The 2030 General Plan estimated as of 2015 that there were about 1,635 acres of vacant residential land in the Oroville. Approximately 8.3% of the City’s residential land has High Density and Medium High Density Residential Land Use Designations that correspond with the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts. Applying the 8.3% share of R3 and R-4 zoned land to the 1,635 vacant acres yields 136 acres. Based on the size of other emergency shelter improvements and land, it is estimated that two 108-bed shelters would conservatively require about four acres each, for a total of eight acres. If it is assumed that all 415 individuals counted in the 2019 Point-In-Time Homeless Census were served in two emergency shelters in Oroville, there would be more than adequate space to shelter them within the vacant 136 acres of the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts. As emergency shelters are allowed by right in these two zones with more than adequate capacity, City of Oroville regulations are not a constraint to the development emergency shelters.

AB 139 also requires local governments to ensure that emergency shelter parking standards do not require any parking spaces beyond what is necessary for staff that work at the shelter.

Program 2.1.9 of the Chapter 3 Housing Program describes how the City will amend its parking standards in order to comply with AB 139.

Extremely Low-Income Households
As described in Chapter 4, there are a large number of Extremely Low-Income households in Oroville that have a variety of housing needs. Some Extremely Low-Income households include persons experiencing homelessness or near-homelessness, persons with substance abuse problems, or persons with disabilities. Housing types that may be appropriate for this population include the housing types described above, or one of the following housing types, with City of Oroville zoning code permitting requirements described:

Boardinghouses— defined in Municipal Code Section 17.04.060 as a building or portion of a building, other than a temporary lodging facility such as a bed and breakfast, hotel or motel, where sleeping facilities and meals for five or more persons are provided for compensation on a regular basis, are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit in the R-3, R-4, and RP zoning districts.

Residential Care Homes— defined in Municipal Code Section 17.04.060 in accordance with Section 1502 of the Health and Safety Code, with six or fewer clients are permitted by-right in all residential zoning districts, all mixed-use zoning districts, and all commercial zoning districts except the OF zoning district. This meets the requirements of Health and Safety Code Sections 1267.8(g), and 1566.3. Residential Care Homes with seven or more clients are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit in the R-3, R-4, MXD, and MXN zoning districts. 498
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Persons with Disabilities
As part of a governmental constraints analysis, housing elements must analyze constraints upon the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing for persons with disabilities, per California Government Code Section 65583(a)(4). The Housing Element must demonstrate local efforts to remove any such constraints and provide for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities through programs that remove constraints.

Residential Care Homes
In accordance with the Community Care Facilities Act, the Oroville zoning code permits Residential Care Homes for six or fewer residents by-right in all residential districts.

Residential Care Homes with seven or more clients are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit in the R-3, R-4, MXD, and MXN zoning districts. The use permits are approved if they meet the following seven findings: 1) not detrimental to general health, safety or public welfare of surrounding area or the city as a whole; 2) suitable location with regard to transportation facilities, public services, and other land uses in the vicinity; 3) adequate infrastructure; 4) compatible with surrounding neighborhood and not adversely affecting abutting properties; 5) site is physically suitable for the proposal; 6) provides services that are necessary or desirable for the community; and 7) permit complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including the General Plan and the City Municipal Code. On February 15, 2022, the City Council heard a presentation outlining this regulatory process and heard testimony from several owners/operators of supportive and other housing types, and did not find an impetus to make any changes at this time. There are no development standards that regulate the concentration or spacing of residential care homes. Constructing a new facility or structurally modifying an existing facility would require a building permit.

Reasonable Accommodation
The City of Oroville has a Reasonable Accommodation provision in Section 17.08.160 of its Municipal Code. It is intended to provide equal access to housing throughout the city regardless of an individual’s physical or mental abilities. The provision enables a disabled person to file a request for reasonable accommodation variance from Municipal Code with the Zoning Administrator. The criteria for approval of reasonable accommodation include: (1) applies only to the specific disabled person; (2) the accommodation is subject to all uniform building codes as adopted by the city; (3) changes affecting building exteriors are designed to be substantially similar to the architectural character, colors, and texture of materials of its surrounding dwelling units; and (4) the accommodation does not run with the land and constitutes a permit issued to a specific disabled person. 499
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The Zoning Administrator can approve the application without discretionary review by the Planning Commission or City Council. Any application denial must be accompanied by the reasons for denial.

Building Code
Standard requirements regarding accessibility for persons with disabilities are found in California’s Title 24, which is enforced locally by the City’s Community Development Department, Planning and Building Divisions. Special accessibility requirements are required for multi-family residential projects with three or more units.

Conclusion
The City of Oroville General Plan policies and zoning code include a number of provisions that do not constrain development of housing or remove regulatory constraints. Adequate land is zoned for residential uses at a variety of densities, and development standards for zoning districts are adequately flexible and do not unduly increase the cost or decrease the feasibility for housing production. Emergency shelters are permitted by-right in two different residential zoning districts. Residential Care Homes housing six or fewer clients are allowed by-right in all residential zoning districts, as well as mixed-use zoning districts.

To further remove regulatory barriers to a variety of housing types for special needs groups, and meet Housing Element Law requirements, the City must take a number of additional steps that have been incorporated into the Chapter 3 Housing Program. These include:
• allowance for the development of Low Barrier Navigation Centers by-right in areas zoned for mixed uses and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses if they meet specified requirements (Program 1.2.2);
• revisions to Second dwelling unit standards to bring them in conformance with State Law (Program 2.1.8);
• implement incentives to property owners who develop ADUs that offer affordable rents for very-low, low-, and moderate-income households, with recorded regulatory restrictions on rents (Program 1.2.6)
• add a provision for Agricultural Worker Housing, and allow for this type of housing of six or fewer persons to be permitted by-right use in all residential zoning districts (Program

2.1.5);
• add a provision that treats Transitional Housing no differently than other residential uses and allow this housing type by-right in all residential zoning districts (Program 2.1.6); • add a provision that treats Supportive Housing no differently than other residential uses and allow this housing type by-right in all residential zoning districts (Program 2.1.7); and 500
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• amend parking standards for Emergency Shelters in order to comply with AB 139 (Program 2.1.9).

Building Codes and Enforcement
Building standards are essential to ensure safe housing, although some codes and standards may constrain the development or preservation of affordable housing. The City currently uses the 2019 California Building Standards Code. This includes the California Electric Code, California Mechanical Code, and the California Plumbing Code. The Code Enforcement Division in the Community Development Department addresses code violations, interfaces with the general public to address concerns regarding code issues, removes abandoned vehicles, and cleans up blighted properties. Code enforcement is handled in response to community concerns and complaints. The City has a Multi-family Inspection Ordinance that identifies blighted and deteriorated housing stock and ensures the rehabilitation or elimination of housing that does not meet minimum building code and housing code standards, or is not safe to occupy.

PERMITTING PROCESS
The City of Oroville has established a process for reviewing housing projects to make sure they meet the requirements of the City’s Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan. Section 17.48 of the Municipal Code outlines the process for reviewing and approving different types of permits, which include: Use Permits (also known referred to in this document as Conditional Use Permits), Minor Use Permits, Administrative Permits, Variances, and Rezonings.

Use Permits
The Use Permit submission, review and approval process follows the steps below. 1) The application and fee for Use Permit is submitted to the Zoning Administrator that includes the components as listed in Subsection E.1 of 17.48.010. 2) The Planning Commission holds a minimum of one public hearing to review the application, with a public notice provided 10 days before the hearing. 3) The Planning Commission may grant the Use Permit only upon making all of the findings listed in Subsection E.4 of 17.48.010. The Planning Commission may attach conditions to the use permit as deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the zoning code, general plan and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 501
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4) The Planning Commission written determination is issued to the applicant within 10 days of the public meeting in which the determination was made. 5) The applicant or any person dissatisfied with the Planning Commission determination may appeal to the City Council within 15 days after the determination as provided in

17.56.100.
6) Within 45 days of the filing of an appeal, the City Council holds a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s action and the appeal. The City Council renders its decision within 30 days of the public hearing and provides immediate verbal notice of the decision. The City Council decision is final.

Minor Use Permits
A proposed project that is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) may be reviewed as a Minor Use Permit. The Use Permit submission, review and approval process follows the steps below.
1) The application and fee for Minor Use Permit is submitted to the Zoning Administrator. 2) The Development Review Committee reviews the application. 3) The Zoning Administrator holds a public hearing to review the application, with a public notice provided 10 days before the hearing.
4) The Zoning Administrator approves or denies the application, and may attach conditions to the Minor Use Permit as deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the zoning code, general plan and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 5) Applications may be referred to the Planning Commission if it is found to be necessary for further review or on appeal of the applicant or any person dissatisfied with the Zoning Administrator determination.

Administrative Permits
The Administrative Permit submission, review and approval process follows the steps below. 1) The application and fee for Minor Use Permit is submitted to the Zoning Administrator. 2) The Zoning Administrator approves or denies the application. 502
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3) The Zoning Administrator’s written determination is issued to the applicant within 10 days of the determination.
4) The applicant or any person dissatisfied with the Zoning Administrator determination may appeal to the Planning Commission within 15 days after the determination as provided in 17.56.100.
5) Within 45 days of the filing of an appeal, the Planning Commission holds a public hearing to consider the Zoning Administrator’s action and the appeal. The Planning Commission renders its decision within 30 days of the public hearing and provides immediate verbal notice of the decision. If the Planning Commission’s decision is not appealed to the City Council, the decision is final.

Variances
The Planning Commission has the authority to grant variances to the zoning code in order to prevent discrimination and undue hardship, and no variance is allowed to be granted that would provide a special privilege not shared by other property in the same vicinity. A variance does not permit any land use that is not allowed in the applicable zoning district. The Variance submission, review and approval process follows the steps below.
1) The application and fee for Variance is submitted to the Planning Commission. 2) The Planning Commission holds a minimum of one public hearing to review the application, with a public notice provided 10 days before the hearing. 3) The Planning Commission may grant the Variance only upon making all of the findings listed in Subsection E.3 of 17.48.080.
4) The applicant or any person dissatisfied with the Planning Commission determination may appeal to the City Council within 15 days after the determination as provided in

17.56.100.
5) Within 45 days of the filing of an appeal, the City Council holds a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s action and the appeal. The City Council renders its decision within 30 days of the public hearing and provides immediate verbal notice of the decision. The City Council decision is final.

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General Plan Amendment/Rezone
An amendment to the General Plan or a rezoning may be initiated by the Planning Commission, the City Council, or a request by one or more property owners affected by the proposed by the amendment. The request for General Plan Amendment or Rezone follows the steps below. 1) The application and fee is filed with the Planning Commission. 2) The Planning Commission holds a minimum of one public hearing to review the proposed General Plan Amendment or Rezone, with a 10-day public notice provided, which includes a mailing of the notice to the applicant, anyone who has requested a written notice, all property owners that own property within 300 feet of the property to be rezoned.
3) After reviewing the evidence, the Planning Commission submits its recommendation in written form to the City Council, which includes the reasons for the recommendation and the relationship of the proposed amendment to the adopted General Plan. 4) The City Council holds a public hearing to consider the matter and the Planning Commission’s recommendation, with a public notice provided 10 days before the hearing.
5) The City Council approves, modifies, or disapproves the Planning Commission recommendation upon a majority vote of the City Council.

Subdivision/Parcel Maps
Subdivisions are governed by Title 16 of the Municipal Code. The Planning Commission is designated as the “advisory agency” per the Subdivision Map Act. The following process is used to review and approve subdivision map proposals. A Tentative Subdivision Map and Final Subdivision Map are required for all land subdivisions creating five or more parcels or five or more condominiums, with the following exceptions:
• The land before division contains less than five acres and each parcel created by the division abuts a maintained public street or highway and no dedications or improvements are required;
• Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of 20 acres or more and has approved access to a maintained public street or highway; • The land consists of a parcel or parcels having approved access to a public street or highway which comprises part of a tract of land zoned for industrial or commercial development, and which has the approval of the City Council as to street alignments and widths;
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• Each parcel created by the division has a gross area of 40 acres or more; or • The land is to be subdivided solely for biotic and wildlife purposes, pursuant to Section 66418.2 of the Government Code.

The following steps are followed for reviewing and approving subdivision map proposals. 1) The applicant files a Tentative Map with the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Municipal Code Section 16.12.020.
2) The Zoning Administrator reviews the application and notifies the applicant of whether it is complete or incomplete within 30 days from the date of submission. 3) Within 5 days after the Tentative Map is deemed complete, the Zoning Administrator sends the Tentative Map to each agency that is entitled to review the map, as provided in Section 16.12.020.
4) Within 15 days of receiving the Tentative Map, each agency may submit recommendations to the Zoning Administrator for consideration before making a decision on the Tentative Map.
5) The City Engineer prepares a written report to the Planning Commission on the Tentative Subdivision Map, which shall consider the relationship of the Tentative Map to the zoning code, other city ordinances, the General Plan and applicable Specific Plans, and comments from other City departments and public agencies. The report recommends conditions to be placed on the Tentative Map. The report is provided to the applicant at least 5 working days prior to any hearing or action on the Tentative Map. 6) The Planning Commission holds a public hearing to review the Tentative Map within 30 calendar days after the application has been deemed complete and the City has certified the project’s CEQA review and determination, with a public notice provided 10 days before the hearing. The Planning Commission reviews the submitted Tentative Map, the Zoning Administrator report, and any available recommendations from public agencies and other interested parties.
7) The Planning Commission approves as submitted by the applicant, approves with conditions, or disapproves the Tentative Map. Grounds for disapproval are laid out in subsection F. of 16.12.020. The Planning Commission’s action is final unless appealed to the City Council as provided in Section 16.04.060. The Tentative Map is valid for 36 months after approval.
8) At any time before the expiration of an approved Tentative Map, the applicant presents a Final Map to the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Section 16.12.030. 505
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9) The City Engineer reviews the Final Map, and if in compliance with code, it is signed by all parties required by the Subdivision Map Act.
10) The Zoning Administrator reviews and approves or disapproves the Final Map. The Zoning Administrator may not deny approval of if the Final Map is consistent with the previously approved Tentative Map. Within 15 days of the Zoning Administrator action, the applicant may appeal to the City Council as provided in Section 16.04.060. 11) Upon final approval, the Final Map is sent by the City Clerk to the County Recorder for recording as specified in Sections 66464 and 66468 of the Government Code.

Boundary Line Modification/Minor Land Division
A request for boundary line modification or minor land division must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 16.32 After review of the application, the Zoning Administrator approves or disapproves the lot line adjustment pursuant to California Government Code Section 66412(d). The Zoning Administrator decision may be appealed by the applicant to the City Council as provided in Section 16.04.060.

Development Review
The purpose of Development Review is to allow the Development Review Committee (DRC) to review all discretionary development applications, such as General Plan Amendments, Rezones, Subdivision Maps, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, etc. In addition, DRC also reviews the design of new construction multi-family projects and single-family dwelling units within the historic area or Downtown Historic Overlay District (DH-O) in order to ensure compliance with the Municipal Code and harmony of appearance in the City’s neighborhoods. The Development Review process follows these steps:
1) An application for Development Review is submitted in accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.52.030.
2) The DRC reviews the application in light of the requirements of the General Plan and any Specific Plan, as well as Municipal Code and any design guidelines adopted by City Council. The applicant may participate in the DRC meetings. 3) The DRC prepares a written report recommending approval, approval with conditions, or denial, unless the action is appealed as provided in Section 17.56.100. 506
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4) Within 45 days of the filing of an appeal, the City Council holds a public hearing to consider the DRC’s action and the appeal. The Planning Commission renders its decision within 30 days of the public hearing and provides immediate verbal notice of the decision. If the Planning Commission’s decision is not appealed to the City Council, the decision is final.

SB-35, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Navigation Centers The City does not have a specific procedure for SB-35 applications, or reviewing Permanent Supportive Housing planning permit applications, but will comply with SB-35 and AB 2162 as applicable. Navigation Centers are not currently defined or addressed in the City’s Municipal Code, but will be added in order to comply with AB 101 as described in Program 1.2.2 in the Chapter 3 Housing Program.

On- and Off-Site Improvement Standards
Construction of street frontage are required to conform with the City of Oroville Construction Standards as published and made available on the City’s website at https://www.cityoforoville.org/services/public-works-department/engineeringdivision/improvement-standards. Some of the key improvement standards are listed below. • The standard residential street designs have a 60 foot right-of-way with 35-40 foot street width curb to curb, a 5-6 foot park strip, and a 4.5-5 foot sidewalk. • The standard cul-de-sac design has a 120 foot right-of-way at the widest extent of the right-of-way with 97 foot street width curb to curb, a 6 foot park strip, and a 5 foot sidewalk.
• Curbs and gutters are required, and design specifications are part of the City’s Construction Standards.

Additional subdivision improvements standards are found in the Municipal Code, Section

16.16.070 as follows:
• Any newly created block shall be no longer than 800 feet along any distance between two intersections, unless an exception is made based on topography or other factors as provided in Section 16.04.040.
• Cul-de-sac streets in a residential subdivision shall not exceed 600 feet in length and shall not serve more than 25 parcels.
• The centerlines of streets that extend along existing or planned streets must continue the centerlines of the existing streets as far as practical. 507
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On- and off-site improvement standards are not considered a constraint to housing development. All multi-family projects have been able to access existing water and sewer infrastructure, and complete required street improvements.

Historic Overlay Districts
The downtown historic overlay district (DH-O) covers most of the downtown area and is found in the Oroville Municipal Code 17.44.040, which includes specific development standards for all residential building types. The district’s goal is to encourage revitalization and a vibrant downtown. In addition to the applicable residential and commercial zoning, proposed projects are reviewed for compliance with section 17.44.040 by the Planning Commission, which acts as the Historic Advisory Commission.

Estimated Time Between Planning Permit and Building Permit Submittal In the past year, existing developer/builder applicants who have been eligible to receive the state’s 9% disaster tax credits for affordable housing have spent an average of 3-6 weeks preparing building permit applications once receiving entitlements. Applicants not motivated by the tax credit timetable typically take 12 weeks between planning permit approval and building permit submittal. In terms of the time it takes for the City to process permits, on average, Administrative Permits require 2.5 hours, Density Bonuses take 20 hours, Use Permits take 20-36 hours, Zone Change requests require 16 hours, Variance requests require 20 hours, and tentative subdivision maps take 16 hours.

Conclusion
The City of Oroville’s planning and building permit review procedures require similar processing times to other Northern California cities. The City’s permit review processes do not present a significant constraint to residential development. While project review has increasingly become a complex process, the City of Oroville continues to seek ways to make this process more efficient without sacrificing the public’s welfare or safety.

FEES AND EXACTIONS
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consistent with the General Plan, Municipal Code, and State Law. Impact fees fund capital improvements necessitated by the cumulative demand of development. A review of both of these types of fees are critical to this constraints analysis in order to determine whether the fees unduly add to the cost of development and thereby constrain the provision of housing.

Permit Fees
Permit fees include planning fees, building permit fees, and plan check fees. Planning fees are charged when an applicant submits a proposal for constructing or rehabilitating improvements.

They compensate City staff time for reviewing the proposal. Building permit and plan check fees are charged to review the construction plans to ensure compliance with local and state building codes, and to inspect the project for habitability at completion. Planning Permit fees for the City of Oroville are listed in “Figure 40: Planning Permit Fees,” and Building Permit fees are shown in

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Figure 40: Planning Permit Fees
Description Fee

PLANNING FEES
Administrative Permit $ 585.78
Amendment/Modification Fee (Use Permits, Variance, TSM, etc.) $ 1,024.09 Annexation $ 3541.30 (Deposit)
Appeal to City Council (Discretionary Items) $ 1,121.38 Appeal to City Council (Ministerial Items) $ 225.00
"Burn-Down" Letter $ 67.59
Condition Compliance $ 512.05 (Deposit)
Development Review Committee $ 230.42
EIR Deposit $ 5,120.45
Final Map $ 1543.30 (Deposit)
Fire Design Review $ 444.46
General Plan Amendment $ 3,946.84 (Deposit)
Sign Review $ 172.44
Specified Plan Amendment $ 2,364.00
Specific Plan Deposit $ 3,337.41
Tentative Parcel Map $ 3,500.34 (Deposit)
Tentative Subdivision Map $ 4,041.06
Per Resulting Lot Tentative Maps $ 20.48
Use Permit $ 2,889.98 (Deposit)
Variance $ 2,317.52 (Deposit)
Zone Change $ 3,104.02 (Deposit)
Zoning/General Plan Compliance Letters $ 158.73
Source: City of Oroville
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Figure 40.1: Building Permit Fees
Building Permit Fees
Total Valuation Current Fee
Structural
$1.00 to $500.00 $24
$501.00 to $2,00.00 $24.00 for the first $500; plus $3.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $40,000.00 $69.00 for the first $2,000.00; plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $40,000.00 $40,001.00 to $100,000.00 $487.00 for the $40,000.00; plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,027.00 for the first $100,000.00; plus $7.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,827.00 for the first $500,000.00; plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001.00 to $5,000,000.00 $6,327.00 for the first $1,000,000.00; plus $3.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $5,000,000.00
Other Inspections and Fees
Inspections outside normal business
hours (minimum 2 hours)
$85.00 per hour*
Re-inspection fees assessed under
the provisions of Section 6-1.7;
110.7 of the Oroville City Ordinance
1767.
$85.00 per hour*
Additional plan review required due
to changes, additions, or revisions to
plans (minimum 1/2 hour)
$42.50 per 1/2 hour
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For use of outside consultants for
plan review and inspections, or both
Actual Cost**
Plan Review: When a plan or other date is required to be submitted for review, the plan review fee for each building, structure, utility, etc. shall be 65% of the building permit fee shown in the Building Permit Fee Table.

Disabled Access Review: For the
review of California Code of
Regulation Title 24 requirements for
accessibility for the physically
disabled, the fee shall be:
$85.00 per hour*
Energy Conservation Review: For review of the California Code of Regulation Title 24 requirements for energy conservation, the fee shall be equal to 10% of the building permit fee as shown in the Building Permit Fee Table.

Green Building Standards Review: For review of California Code of Regulations Title 24 requirements for green building standards, the fee shall be equal to 15% of the building permit fee as shown in the Building Permit Fee Table.
*= or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. The cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee involved. **= Actual cost includes administrative and overhead costs.

Source: City of Oroville, 2021
Impact Fees
Impact fees fund infrastructure improvements to accommodate growth in the community.

Impact Fees are listed in “Figure 40.2: Impact Fees.”
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Figure 40.2: Impact Fees
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE SUMMARY Oroville Orland Difference Orland Fee Category Single
Family
Residential
Multi-Family
Residential
Single
Family
Residential
Multi-Family
Residential
Single Family
Residential
Multi-Family
Residential
Sewer Impact Fee $ 1,794.00 $ 1,794.00 $ 2,515.00 $ 2,465.82 $ (721.00) $ (671.82) Drainage Impact Fee $ 2,572.00 $ 1,029.00 $ 1,588.00 $ 1,344.00 $ 984.00 $ (315.00) Water Impact Fee $ - $ - $ 2,711.00 $ 2,657.82 $ (2,711.00) $ (2,657.82) Roads $ 961.00 $ 745.00 $ 1,736.41 $ 1,065.91 $ (775.41) $ (320.91) Parks and Recreation Impact Fee $ 3,843.00 $ 3,095.00 $ 5,051.59 $ 4,329.94 $ (1,208.59) $ (1,234.94) General Government Impact Fee $ 1,135.00 $ 676.00 $ 5,140.44 $ 4,406.09 $ (4,005.44) $ (3,730.09) Police Impact Fee $ 1,393.00 $ 1,122.00 $ - $ - $ 1,393.00 $ 1,122.00 Fire Impact Fee $ 804.00 $ 648.00 $ - $ - $ 804.00 $ 648.00 Library $ - $ - $ 1,356.07 $ 1,162.35 $ (1,356.07) $ (1,162.35) Total Per Unit $ 12,502.00 $ 9,109.00 $ 20,098.51 $ 17,431.93 $ (7,596.51) $ (8,322.93)

School Fees (Sq Ft) $ 4.08 $ 4.08 $ 4.08 $ 4.08 $ - $ - Source: City of Oroville, Oroville Unified School District, 2021

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Fee Cost Reasonableness
The impact fees for Oroville were compared to Orland, a town with a population of 8,527 that is also in the northern Central Valley and about 45 miles from Oroville. As shown, total impact fees per unit for single-family and multi-family are much lower in Oroville than for Orland.

As part of the Impact Fee cost reasonableness assessment, land, construction, and fees costs for a typical single-family and multi-family unit were estimated, as shown in “Figure 40.3: Estimated Single-family Development Costs” and “Figure 40.4: Estimated Multi-family Development Costs.” Soft costs such as architecture, engineering, financing, and developer profit are not included. For the single-family construction costs estimate, a 1,500 square-foot home was modeled. The model shows that for a typical single-family home, the total Permit and Impact Fees are estimated at $21,049, which accounted for 5.5% of the total land and construction costs. For the multi-family construction costs estimate, an apartment complex with 40 units, each 900 square feet in size, was modeled. The model shows that for a typical two-bedroom apartment, the total Permit and Impact Fees are estimated at $16,885, which accounted for 4.7% of total land and construction costs. The fees in both of these models include School Impact Fees that are charged by the Oroville Unified School District in addition to fees charged by the City of Oroville.

Figure 40.3: Estimated Single-family Development Costs
Single Family Home Example
# of Sq. Ft. 1500 Per Sq Ft Cost
Construction Price Sq. Ft $ 200.00
Lot Cost (10k sq ft) $ 37,530.14 $ 25.02
Construction Cost $ 300,000.00 $ 200.00
Contingency and Overhead (10%) $ 30,000.00 $ 20.00
Permit Fees $ 2,427.00 $ 1.62
Impact Fees $ 12,502.00 $ 8.33
School Fees $ 6,120.00 $ 4.08
Total $ 382,459.14 $ 254.97
Note: This model does not include A&E, Developer Profit and other assorted soft costs.

Sources: Permit and Impact Fees— City of Oroville. School Fees— Oroville Unified School District.

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Figure 40.4: Estimated Multi-family Development Costs
Multifamily Example
# of Sq. Ft. per unit 900

# of Units 40
Costs Per Sq Ft
Cost
Per Unit Cost
Construction Price Sq. Ft $ 260
Lot Cost (2 acres @ $244,860 per) $ 489,720.00 $ 13.60 $ 12,243.00 Construction Cost $ 8,684,607.00 $ 241.24 $ 217,115.18
Other Costs ($115,953 per unit) $ 4,638,120.00 $ 128.84 $ 115,953.00 Permit Fees $ 28,433.00 $ 0.79 $ 710.83
Impact Fees $ 500,080.00 $ 13.89 $ 12,502.00
School Fees $ 146,880.00 $ 4.08 $ 3,672.00
Total $ 14,340,960.00 $ 398.36 $ 358,524.00
Based on 2020 TCAC-DR Oroville Projects.

Sources: Permit and Impact fees— City of Oroville. School fees— Oroville Unified School District.

Conclusion
Based on an analysis of fee increases, development models, and comparison to other cities, the fees in the City of Oroville do not represent a significant constraint on the construction of new housing. The fees charged by the City of Oroville are lower than other similar size cities in the region. The City of Oroville does not have any ordinances that significantly impact the cost and supply of housing, such as inclusionary zoning or short-term rental ordinances. 515
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NON-GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS
Non-governmental constraints are largely driven by the market forces of supply and demand that are shaped within the context of government policy at the federal, state, and local levels. By responding to market factors that impact housing availability and affordability, local governments, in cooperation with federal and state agencies, can help improve access to affordable housing for their residents. This section includes an analysis of land prices, construction costs, and residential real estate financing to better understand the challenges and opportunities to addressing housing needs in the City of Oroville.

Land Prices
Land cost is a fundamental component of the cost of housing. The price of property is impacted by market supply and demand, government land use policies, and the availability of acquisition financing. An analysis of multi-family and single-family residential land prices follows Multi-family Residential Land
“Figure 41: Multifamily Residential Land, City of Oroville, 2020” shows data from properties for six affordable projects that received tax credit allocations and are currently in development in Oroville. The average price per acre of the six properties is $244,860 and the average price per square foot is $5.62.
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Figure 41: Multifamily Residential Land, City of Oroville, 2020 Multi-family Land Sales
Project Name Address City Site
Acreage
Site Sq.

Ft.

Land Cost Price per Acre Land
Price
Sq Ft
Sierra Heights Phase II No Address Oroville 3.76 163,786 $499,000 $132,712.77 $3.05
Oroville Heights Apartments 1409 & 1451 Oro Dam
Blvd. W
Oroville 4.96 216,058 $ 1,190,500 $240,020.16
$5.51
Olive Ranch Apartments
Phase I
Table Mtn and Grand Oroville 3.15 137,214 $ 1,120,000 $355,555.56 $8.16
Olive Ranch Apartments
Phase II
Table Mtn and Grand Oroville 2.74 119,354 $ 1,120,000 $408,759.12 $9.38
Mitchell Avenue Senior
Apartments
Mitchell Ave between
FRB and 5th
Oroville 1.99 86,684 $330,000 $165,829.15
$3.81
Riverbend Family Apartments 205 Table Mountain Oroville 4.36 189,922 $725,000 $166,284.40 $3.82
Average $244,860.19
$5.62
Source: City of Oroville 2020 TCAC-DR
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Single-family Residential Land
“Figure 41.1: Single-family Residential Land, City of Oroville, 2021” shows land in Oroville zoned Single-Family Residential that closed sales from October through December, 2021. The price per square foot ranged from $2.61 to $5.17 for lots that ranged from 4,792 to 8,886 square feet. The average lot size was 7,289 square feet and the average price was $3.75 per square foot.

Figure 41.1: Single-family Residential Land, City of Oroville, 2021 Single Family Lot Assumptions
Address City Price Lot
Size
Date
Sold
Price per
Sq Ft
Yacht Court Oroville $ 35,000 8,276 12/2/21 $ 4.23
A Street Oroville $ 40,500 7,841 11/16/21 $ 5.17
2346 C Street Oroville $ 12,500 4,792 11/15/21 $ 2.61
498 Lodgeview Drive Oroville $ 24,000 7,405 11/5/21 $ 3.24 Lodgeview Drive Oroville $ 24,000 6,534 10/31/21 $ 3.67 7 Hawley Trail Oroville $ 32,000 8,886 10/13/21 $ 3.60
Average 7,289 $ 3.75
Source: Realtor.com, 2021
Construction Costs
Construction costs vary widely depending on the type of structure being built. For instance, the total construction cost of a multi-family structure will cost much more than a single-family home, though the cost of each unit in the multi-family structure will generally cost less due to the economies of scale. The development models shown in Figures 41 and 41.1 demonstrate that multi-family construction is generally more expensive per square foot but usually has lower costs per unit due to smaller unit sizes. Multifamily and single-family construction costs in Butte 518
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County are comparable to other similar size counties in the Central Valley, and generally lower than in the Sacramento Metropolitan Area.

An analysis of total development costs for six affordable tax credit projects in Oroville currently in development was conducted and listed in “Figure 41.2: Multi-family Construction Costs, City of Oroville, 2021.” Total construction costs for these projects averaged $239,548 per unit and $260 per square foot. If funding sources require payment of State Prevailing Wages, construction costs are generally about 15%-20% higher. Senior and studio subsidized apartment complexes generally cost less per unit and more per square foot. Subsidized apartments are generally more expensive to build than market rate apartments because costs, such as developer overhead and profit, financing, and reserves, must be front-loaded into the development budget instead of future year operating budgets. This is because publicly subsidized project rents are restricted to levels affordable to low-incomes. Operating income largely covers annual expenses only, with narrow profit margins over the operating period. Furthermore, rent restriction covenants limit price appreciation, as subsidized projects cannot be resold at market prices until 30 to 55 years after they are built.
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Figure 41.2: Multi-family Construction Costs, City of Oroville, 2021 Source: City of Oroville and California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, 2021

Project Name Address Total
Development
Cost (TDC)*
Land Cost Construction
Cost
All Other
Costs
Constructi
on Cost
(Sq. Ft)
Construction
Cost (Unit)
Sierra Heights
Phase II
$16,414,489 $499,000 $9,056,000 $6,859,489 $210.00 $192,680.85 Oroville Heights
Apartments
1409&1451 Oro
Dam Blvd. W
$23,722,012 $1,190,500 $14,161,000 $8,370,512 $197.00 $217,861.54 Olive Ranch
Apartments Phase I
Table Mtn and
Grand
$30,650,580 $1,120,000 $21,261,340 $8,269,240 $281.00 $265,766.75 Olive Ranch
Apartments Phase II
Table Mtn and
Grand
$30,331,815 $1,120,000 $20,998,000 $8,213,815 $281.00 $262,475.00 Mitchell Avenue
Senior Apartments
Mitchell Ave
between FRB and
5th
$12,323,761 $330,000 $7,663,161 $4,330,600 $304.00 $218,947.46 Riverbend Family
Apartments
205 Table
Mountain
$27,924,953 $725,000 $19,848,570 $7,351,383 $287.00 $279,557.32 Average $23,561,268 $830,750 $15,498,012 $7,232,507 $260.00 $239,548.00 520
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Construction costs have increased significantly over the past five years. These increases have been driven by increases in labor and material costs. The Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley conducted an analysis of multi-family construction costs across California in 2020.

In their report, they pointed out that construction costs increased by 24% statewide between 2009 and 2018. For the period of 2014 and 2018, the increase was 44% percent. The average per square foot hard cost was $177 in 2009, and in 2018 it was $222.

According to the Terner Center report, wages for the Construction and Extraction Occupations category saw an increase of 28.7% between 2006 and 2018. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers saw the most significant increase in wages at 32.5%. Some of these wage increases were attributed to higher levels of overhead, profit, and contingency by general contractors and subcontractors to mitigate the risk and costs associated with a restricted workforce, and to ensure that they retain workers in a competitive labor shortage environment. (Source: The Hard Costs of Construction: Recent Trends in Labor and Materials Costs for Apartment Buildings in California. The Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley, March 2020.) Construction costs have been further accelerated by large increases in the cost of materials.

Between 2010 and 2018, the cost of concrete increased by 28%, finishes and gypsum increased 65%, and lumber increased 110%. Metals was the only material that decreased over that time period, with a 39% drop. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to further cost increases. In some areas, the cost of lumber tripled as supplies became constrained due to sawmills shutdowns.

The increase in construction costs can be attributed to many factors, but is most significantly due to large increases in materials costs and a restricted workforce. It is not clear if these factors will continue during the next housing element period, but if they do, it could significantly impact not only the number of units that are built, but also their affordability as well.

Financing Availability
Over the past eight years, financing for residential real estate has gradually recovered from the recession of 2008. Interest rates over the past three years have remained at historically low levels, influenced by a federal funds rate near zero percent and federal investment in securities to shore up the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the risky lending practices that precipitated the housing bubble and subsequent recession have been reformed and defaults have declined significantly. After some uncertainty in 2020, equity and debt were much more aggressively employed in 2021 and are expected to continue to be readily available for a variety of residential real estate investments over the next few years. 521
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Multifamily Rental Financing
Multifamily lending is forecast to reach about $421 billion in 2022, up from the record $409 billion estimated for 2021, which was a 13% increase from 2020 according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to increase their levels of multifamily investment in 2022 by increasing purchase caps, broadening the scope of eligible borrowers and projects, and expanding their products with flexible terms and low interest rates. (Source: Why a Lending Bounty Awaits Multifamily Borrowers. Multi-Housing News, November 30, 2021).

Most multifamily loan interest rates are currently tied to the 30-day LIBOR or U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note. The 30-day LIBOR has been stable between December 2020 and 2021, varying between 0.07% to 0.16%, with a rate as of December 2021 at 0.10%. LIBOR is expected to be phased out as a benchmark lending index over the next couple years, and will be replaced by another index that broadly measures bank borrowing costs. The 10-Year Treasury Note has risen from about 0.9% in December 2020 to about 1.5% in December 2021 (Wall Street Journal, December 10, 2021). Over the next year, interest rates on multi-family debt should continue to be in the 2%-4% range for tax-exempt bond funded construction loans and the 3%-5% for permanent loans and market rate commercial construction loans (Commercial Real Estate Finance Company of America, December 2021). Fannie Mae’s current multifamily loan interest rates are roughly 3.6%-4.0% for a fixed 30-year amortized term (Fannie Mae, December 2021). Current FHA 223(f) multifamily loan interest rates are generally 2.65%-

3.65% for a fixed 35-year amortization term (Federal Housing Administration, December 2021). Most affordable housing in California is financed by tax-exempt bonds that are allocated to projects by the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC).

Freddie Mac tracks an Apartment Investment Market Index (AIMI) to measure the relative value of investing in multi-family properties in select major metropolitan areas. From the second quarter of 2020 to the second quarter of 2021, the AIMI rose from 129.2.3 to 132.6.

Freddie Mac stated that the increase in the index over the past year was the result of growth in net operating income for apartment complexes and lower mortgage rates, which offset strong growth in property prices (Freddie Mac Apartment Investment Index, 2nd Quarter, 2021. Equity for market rate multifamily housing is usually invested by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Publicly traded REITs have performed well over the last 10 years, with average annual return of 11.29% between October 2011 and October 2021 (Nareit Industry Fact Sheet, October 2021).

Equity for affordable housing is usually invested by banks and corporations that receive tax credits and deductions in return for their investment. Tax credit investors negotiate an equity price per dollar of tax credit received for each affordable housing project. Equity pricing for Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in California has been gradually rising after a drop in investor interest in 2020. While LIHTC pricing varies greatly depending on project particulars, the partners involved, and location, national pricing averaged about $0.90 per tax credit dollar in the second half of 2021 (CohnReznick Housing Tax Credit Monitor, November 522
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2021 and Novogradac LIHTC Equity Pricing Trends, August 2021). While projects in major California metropolitan markets such as Los Angeles and the Bay Area tend to draw significantly higher pricing than the nationwide average, projects in rural areas of California have historically seen pricing closer to the nationwide average.

Federal funding for affordable multifamily housing is projected to expand over the next few years based on the recently passed American Rescue Plan and HUD budgets, proposed federal budgets for FY 2022, and the housing components of the proposed Build Back Better Act. These initiatives will significantly bolster resources for federal tax credits, entitlement grants for housing production, rental assistance, and homeless services. At the State level, budget surpluses and the Governor’s commitment to addressing California’s housing needs figures to continue financial support for housing programs.

At the beginning of the new Housing Element period, the Chico and the surrounding area will see increased investment in subsidized multifamily rental financing through the Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The purpose of this program is to use federal funds made available through the Presidential Disaster Declaration associated with the Camp Fire to replace destroyed units. Butte County has received an allocation of $61 million dollars, with $6.6 million planned for three new construction affordable multifamily projects in Oroville.

Homeownership Financing
The full-year average interest rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage was 3.0% in 2021 (Freddie Mac Market Rates Survey, December 9, 2021). After large monthly purchases of treasuries and mortgage securities over the past two years, the Federal Reserve has indicated that it is ready to start diminishing its purchases of treasuries and mortgage securities through 2022. At the same time, it is expected that the Federal Reserve will slightly increase the Federal Funds Rate over 2022. These factors are expected to push mortgage interest rates modestly upward between 0.3% and 0.5% on a 30-year fixed rate loan by the end of 2022 (Kiplinger’s Interest Rates Forecast. Kiplinger, September 2021.) Freddie Mac projects that refinance activity will soften towards the end of 2022 as interest rates rise, and total mortgage originations will decline from $4.5 trillion in 2021 to $3.1 trillion in 2022 (Quarterly Forecast. Freddie Mac, October 15, 2021).
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Natural Disaster Impacts
COVID-19
On March 13, 2020, the President declared the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration for all states, tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia pursuant to section 501 (b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”). This declaration shut down “non-essential” businesses such as bars, restaurants and most retail stores. Essential businesses included hardware stores, supermarkets, and other retailers that sold food or medical supplies. Housing construction was considered an essential business, however, COVID still had a severe impact in that sector. Construction sites had to deal with shutdowns due to COVID outbreaks. Many factories supplying building materials experienced shutdowns or reduced staffing. This led to severely constrained supply inventories. Construction projects were delayed due to materials shortages. These delays resulted in fewer units being built to meet the high demand for housing. This contributed to higher home prices and rents.

With the increase in vaccinations and the decline in COVID-19 cases, housing construction began to recover in the second half of 2021.

Camp Fire
On November 18, 2018, a faulty electrical line sparked the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the history of the State of California in the foothills of Butte County. When the fire was finally fully contained on November 25th, 2018, it had killed 85 people, burned almost 240 square miles, and destroyed 18,000 structures, most of which were dwelling units. The towns of Paradise and Concow were almost completely destroyed, and 56,000 people were evacuated with 20,000 of them relocating permanently.

A study was conducted by Economic and Planning Systems that was released in January of 2021 that examined the impact of the Camp Fire in Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties. According to the study, most of the residents relocating from Paradise, Magalia, and Concow initially moved to Chico, with a much smaller portion also relocating to Oroville and Orland. The City of Oroville grew by 2,707 persons between 2016 and 2019 and decreased of 2,931 persons from 2019 to 2021. The population of Butte County as a whole decreased dramatically by 23,429 (10.4%) between 2018 and 2021.
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Local Response to Non-governmental Constraints
While the City of Oroville cannot directly impact non-governmental constraints, the City will address these constraints by working toward goals that reduce governmental constraints as outlined below.

City Actions that Address Non-governmental Constraints
The following actions in the Chapter 3 Housing Program address non-governmental constraints that are described above.

Land Prices
Program 2.1.8 addresses high land prices by facilitating ADU development on existing land developed with single-family residences.

Construction Costs
Program 2.1.2 will defer City development impact fee payments through a deed of trust until a certificate of occupancy is issued for affordable projects utilizing the Density Bonus Program. This will reduce construction financing costs for these projects. Program 2.1.4 commits the City to periodically survey permit and impact fees of other cities in Butte County to ensure that City fees are reasonably related to the cost of services provided. This will help keep permit and impact fees in check, which are a significant portion of housing development costs.

Programs 4.1.2, 4.1.3, and 4.3.2 address high construction costs by implementing strategies to preserve, rehabilitate, and/or convert existing structures to rent-restricted affordable housing with long-term rent restrictions. Preservation and rehabilitation is generally much less expensive than new construction.

Financing Availability
Program 3.2.1 directs the City to partner with developers to leverage federal, state, and private sources to meet the City’s housing goals.

Program 6.2.1 directs the City to collaborate with NCIHA to provide Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to affordable housing in the form of grants or deferred payment loans.
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Natural Disaster Impacts
Program 6.2.2 directs the City to address the impacts of the 2018 Camp Fire and 2020 North Complex Fire by analyzing the permitting and development process to provide expedited processing times for mixed-income, high density, infill, and multi-family housing development.

AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING: IDENTIFICATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
With the passage of AB 686, the Housing Element now includes a section on affirmatively furthering fair housing called “identification of contributing factors.” A fair housing contributing factor is one that creates, contributes to, perpetuates, or increases the severity of one or more fair housing issues, focusing on the topics in the assessment of fair housing: segregation, racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs. (California State Department of Housing and Community Development, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, 2021). As recommended by State HCD, “Figure 42: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Identification of Contributing Factors” identifies fair housing issues, contributing factors, meaningful City action, and the priority of the issues from high to low.
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Figure 42: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Identification of Contributing Factors Priority (high,
medium, low)
Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factors Meaningful City Action High Census Tract 30.01 has been
prioritized as an area for
redevelopment because 30-40% of
the population is living with a
disability (which is the highest in the
County), 60-80% of homeowners
are overpaying, 60-80% of renters
are overpaying, the area median
income is less than $30,000, 30-40%
of the population is living in poverty,
it is an area of high segregation and
poverty, and the level of
overcrowding is double the State’s
average at 15-20% of households.

In addition, Census Tracts 25, 28,

30.01, 30.02, and 37 are areas of
high segregation and poverty and
disproportionately experience more
housing issues and burdens than
other areas in the City.

Lack of private investments in
specific neighborhoods. Possibility
of patterns or trends of segregation
based on income, race/ethnicity,
household characteristics, and/or
disability.

Displacement of residents due to
disaster and resulting economic
pressures, as well as housing
shortages and lack of affordability
persisting after disaster may have
exacerbated poor housing issues in
the entire City. In addition, there is a
lack of mixed-density and mixed-use
development.

1. City to prioritize future
rehabilitation, community
beautification, infrastructure
improvements or other
investment efforts in Census
Tract 30.01, when deemed
financially feasible. To the
extent possible, City to focus
redevelopment efforts in
Census Tracts 25, 28, 30.02
and 37 as well.

2. City to consider donating
acquired land or
foreclosures for
redevelopment in Census
Tracts 25, 28, 30.01, 30.02
and 37 to nonprofits or work
with nonprofits to develop
housing that fits the needs
of residents.

3. Incentivize mixed income
and multi-family
development in Census
Tracts 27 and 31, which are
areas that experience more
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affluence, to encourage
patterns of integration.

4. Identify areas for future
affordable housing
development outside areas
of High Segregation and
Poverty, which include
Census Tract 27 and 31.

5. Recruit residents from areas
of high segregation and
poverty to serve on boards,
committees, task forces, and
other local government
decision making bodies

6. Need for improved
permitting and development
processes, such as flexible
allowances, and incentives
for infill development
High The household income of half of the
population is less than $35,000,
which means more than half the
population cannot afford the
average-priced one-bedroom unit in
Butte County. Fires in the region,
including the North Complex Fire
and the Camp Fire have impacted
housing availability in the region and
There is a shortage of permanent
supportive housing and multi-family
rental housing. Need for onebedroom/studio units, accessible units, and three- bedroom units.

1. Involve the community in
future City planning
processes, with an emphasis
on residents residing in
Census Tracts 25, 28, 30.01,

30.02 and 37.

2. Oroville Blight study

3. Fair Housing Workshops and
Education
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driven up housing costs. The City
will focus its efforts on providing
housing for at-risk, special
populations identified in the
Assessment of Fair Housing, which
include seniors, people with
disabilities, people experiencing
mental health conditions, and
female-headed households with no
partner present.

Displacement of residents due to
economic pressures. Lack of
community revitalization strategies

4. Apply for CDBG public
services grant
Medium Renters are becoming significantly
more likely to experience 1 in 4
Housing Problems or 1 in 4 Severe
Housing Problems in comparison to
owners. An estimated 70% of
households that have 1 in 4 Housing
Problems or 1 in 4 Severe Housing
Problems are renter households.

Furthermore, there is a significantly
large number of renter-occupied
housing units.

Substandard housing conditions. 1. Work with the State
government to consider
using CDBG funds for
rehabilitation of both renter
households and owneroccupied households.

2. Develop a low-income home
rehabilitation program in
which the City using PLHA
funds.

3. Work with Community
Housing Improvement
Program (CHIP), Habitat for
Humanity, or other local
nonprofit developers to
identify areas for
development/opportunities
for homeownership.
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4. Work to improve
outreach/accessibility to
local utility assistance
programs in the region.

Contract with Southside
Oroville Community Center
for residential services.

Medium According to qualitative data from
interviews with key stakeholders,
protected classes, including lowincome residents, single mothers, persons with physical disabilities,
persons with mental health
conditions, and senior residents
face barriers acquiring housing due
to poor credit, poor rental histories,
income requirements, and felony
records. An overwhelming majority
of renters in the City are overpaying
and these residents could benefit
from robust services and programs
to complement housing.

Possibility of patterns or trends of
segregation based on income,
race/ethnicity, household
characteristics, and/or disability.

Residents may be unaware of
programs they are eligible for or
have trouble applying for utility
payment assistance and housing
rehabilitation assistance. Lack of
assistive services to complement
housing.

1. Partner with school districts,
Southside Oroville
Community Center, Legal
Services of California, and
Disability Action Center.

2. Integrate City and County
services to better serve
residents and determine
eligibility for programs.

Single point-of-contact for
referrals/answering
questions.
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Low An average of 20-30% of the
population has a disability, which is
significantly higher than other areas
of Butte County.

Areas within the City fall in “low
resource” or “high segregation and
poverty” categories, as defined by
HCD’s opportunity maps. Lowincome residents are much more likely to have a disability.

1. Disability accommodations
in regional planning/City’s
general plan.

2. Develop an accessibility
improvements fund.

Low Oroville has the most fair housing
inquiries in Butte County.

Limited City capacity for fair housing
enforcement and outreach
activities.

1. Develop and fund a formal
process for receiving,
reviewing, and responding to
fair housing complaints in
collaboration with Legal
Services of Northern
California

2. Meet with North Valley
Property Owners Association
(NVPOA) and Legal Services
of Northern California (LSNC)
at least once per year to
coordinate information,
referrals, and outreach to
residents. Promote existing
fair housing workshops to
both residents and
landlords. This may include
creating informational
materials to distribute at City
Hall, posting on the City’s
website, and Facebook page,
and sending an “email blast”
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to the City’s stakeholder
contact list.
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APPENDIX A
Review of Previous Housing Element Programs: 2014- 2022 Goal Action
Number
Action
Statement/Intended
Objective
Timeframe
in Housing
Element
Accomplishments/Analysis Continue,
Modify or
Delete?
Adjustment to Meet
New State Laws
H.1: Expand housing opportunities and accessibility

1.1.1 Provide homebuyer
and first-time
homebuyer assistance
up to $100,000 or 45%
of the purchase price
of the home,
whichever is less (max
purchase price is
$200k/updated to
HUD limits). Goal to
assist 5 units per year.

Annually Objective met. The program
has been well-utilized and
the City has applied for and
been rewarded 2019 HOME
funds, CDBG NOFA, and
CDBG homebuyer funds
totalling 3 million to
continue the program.

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1.2.1 Cooperate with Butte
County Continuum of
Care to reduce the
number of homeless
individuals in the area
Ongoing Objective met. City Council
member meets with the
Coalition on a regular basis
to further COC objectives.

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1.2.2 Ensure that zoning for
emergency shelters,
transitional and
supportive housing,
and SROs is consistent
with State law. In
addition, provide
assistance with grant
applications for the
development of new
facilities to serve the
homeless.
2014 Objective not met. The City
has been notified of changes
to State legislation (AB 101)
and will modify this program
to allow low barrier
navigation centers where
residential uses are
permitted.

Modify The City will modify this
program to meet the
requirements set forth
by AB 101 for Low
Barrier Navigation
Centers.

1.2.3 Maintain and publicize
a comprehensive
listing of housing
developments that
serve lower-income
households, persons
with disabilities, and
other special needs
populations.

Annually Objective met. The latest
update is complete and
posted on the City's website.

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1.3.1 In accordance with SB
520, the city will allow
for the approval of
exceptions to land use
regulations to provide
reasonable
accomdation for
persons with
disabilities.

Ongoing Objective exceeded. City
Council's Ordinance No.
1804 created an
administrative mechanism
for a disabled person to file a
request for reasonable
accommodation to make
specific housing available to
one or more individuals
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with
modificati
ons
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protected under the Fair
Housing Laws.

1.4.1 Continue to ensure
that local zoning,
development
standards, and permit
processing do not
conflict with Health
and Safety Code.
2014 Objective met. City Council's
Ordinance No. 1804
included provisions to allow
farmworker and migrant
housing.

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H.2: Remove constraints to housing

2.1.1 Ensure City's review
and approval do not
constrain residential
development,
including multi-family
housing and housing
affordable to low-tomoderate income
households.

Annually Objective met. The City
offers concurrent processing
to streamline development
and the zoning ordinance
provides incentives for low
income housing including
fast-track processing and
density bonuses. The City
also offers pre-application /
development review
meetings to help minimize
processing times and give
developers information. In
2020, the City approved
deferring development
impact fees by deed of trust
until occupany is issued.

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2.1.2 Track HE
implementation
progress as part of
annual report
submitted to HCD
Annually Objective met. The City has
submitted an annual
progress report on the
Housing Element and is in
compliance with State law.

The City will modify this
program to include No Net
Loss provisions.

Modify/
Establish
new
program
The City will be
implementing a formal
Unit Production
Evaluation (Per
Government Code
65863 "No Net Loss")
with a regular update to
the Housing Element
Site Inventory.

2.1.3 Survey the
development
application, plan
check, and inspection
fees, impact fees, and
utility connection fees
of other cities in Butte
County to ensure
these are reasonable
cost.

Every other
year
beginning
in 2015
Objective met. Latest update
was completed in 2020. An
additional update is in
process. In the last update,
the city approved a fee
deferral program for
subdivisions of all income
types.

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Goal H.3: Facilitate the development of new housing

3.1.1 Update City's GIS
system to track
development and
maintain a list of
vacant residential lots.

By request Objective met. The latest
update was complete and
posted on the City's website
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3.1.2 Implement the
Corridor Opportunity
Site overlay through
the use of incentives
and flexibility in
development.

Incentivize
development of 50
moderate-income
units and 20 lowincome units within
the Corridor
Opportunity Site by
2022.

Ongoing Objective Met. In 2015, the
City updated zoning code
and maps to coincide with
the General Plan land use
designations. City's MXC and
MXN mixed use zones now
permit multi-family, highdensity residential
development.

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3.1.3 Coordinate an annual
workshop with the
Oroville Economic
Development
Corporation to identify
housing needs of
employees
Annually Objective not met. The City
is no longer coordinating this
workshop. The Oroville
Economic Development
Coordination is quiescent
and the City will modify this
program.

Modify

3.2.1 Work with developers
to identify sources of
funding and provide
technical assistance to
seek funding for new
affordable multi-family
housing, including
units for large family
households, extremely
low income, and
Annually Objective exceeded. The City
was awarded HOME funding
for the development of the
Sierra Heights Project for
seniors, in which Phase 1 is
complete (42 units for ELI
seniors) and Phase 2 will
begin. The City has donated
land (12 townhomes to
veterans under 80% AMI)
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persons with
developmental
disabilities. Pursue taxexempt mortgage
bonds, HCD's
multifamily housing
program, and LIHTC
and is working with Veteran
Housing Development
Corporation to develop and
design a supportive housing
project (60% and below
AMI). The City has also
worked with developers to
apply for State tax credits for
the development of 5
affordable multi-family
projects (312 LI and ELI
units). The City also assisted
in the development of a
supportive housing project
on Nelson road.

Goal H.4: Preserve, rehabilitate, and enhance existing neighborhood

4.1.1 Seek grants to
augment current code
enforcement activities
to supplement the
graffiti removal
program, fund
neighborhood cleanup
fairs, and general code
enforcement and
community
beautification efforts.

Utilize groups (i.e.

Neighborhood watch)
to supplement
activities. Where
2017 Objective exceeded. Code
enforcement activities are
currently being funded with
2017 CDBG funds, which
expire in July 2022.The City
has assembled a task force
of law enforcement, code
enforcement, and staff from
Parks and Trees to identify
code issues and housing
complaints. The City was
awarded CalOES funds due
to disaster impact. There are
currently 5 code
enforcement officers, and
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possible, link to
available funding for
improvements and
correction of
violations.
the City intends to add 2-4
more officers.

4.2.1 Install and upgrade
public service facilities
(streets, curb, gutter,
drainage, and utilities)
to increase private
market investment in
declining, detiorating,
and infrastructure
deficient
neighborhoods.

Ongoing Objective not met. The City
is in the process of
evaluating public facilities
on condition, demands, and
future needs. Impact fees
are used to make the
infrastructure investments
to support growth, infill, and
desification. The City is
seeking funding. However,
the City developed a Capital
Improvement program that
will be implemented
annually with roadway,
sewer, and drainage
infrastructure
improvements..

Continue Modified to more fully
address the
requirements of AB 683
"Affirmative Furthering
Fair Housing"

4.3.1 Purchase abandoned
homes and provide
rehab assistance.

Annually Objective not met. The City
does not have funding. The
City is transferring
foreclosured housing to the
Veterans Housing
Development Corporation
to sell to extremely low
income and low income
veterans. The last 2 homes
Continue Modified to more fully
address the
requirements of AB 683
"Affirmative Furthering
Fair Housing"
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were sold at market-value
and the City is not currently
doing rehabilitation. The City
has applied for LEAP/PLHA
funds to continue this
program. The City is
currently conducting a Blight
study in South Oroville and
will use the information
retrieved from the survey to
guide future redevelopment
efforts.

4.3.2 Continue Owner
Occupied Single Family
Rehabilitation
Program, funding 5
units over the next
planning period.
ongoing Objective not fully met. The
City assisted in 1
rehabilitation in 2016, but
cannot fund more than 3
projects. The City received
$750,000 for rehabilitation
from CDBG, but has not
been able to secure a
contractor for the project
and needs more funding to
continue this program.

Continue Modified to more fully
address the
requirements of AB 683
"Affirmative Furthering
Fair Housing"

4.3.3 Provide funding
assistance for rehab of
multi-family units.
ongoing Objective not met. The City
does not have the funding to
continue this program.

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4.4.1 Continue partnership
with California
Housing Partnership
Corporation to identify
at-risk units and apply
for state and federal
funding for
preservation i.e.

HOME, CDBG, MHP.

Maintain relationships
with developers and
on-site managers.

Ongoing Objective not met. The City
does not have the funding to
continue this program.

Modify/
Establish
new
program
Goal H.5: Promote fair housing

5.1.1 Require that all
recipients of locallyadministered housing
funds acknowledge
their responsibilities
under the fair housing
law and affirm
commitment.

Coordinate and host
workshops to educate
property owners,
managers, real estate
professionals, and
tenants about fair
housing laws,
discrimination, and
protections. Publicize
Ongoing Objective not fully met. City
staff has attended fair
housing training. The City
would like to coordinate
workshops and education
and increase promotion.

The last workshop was
coordinated in 2016. The
City regularly posts flyers
regarding fair housing
information.

Modify Modified to more fully
address the
requirements of AB 683
"Affirmative Furthering
Fair Housing"
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fair housing and
dispute resolution
information through
flyers/brochures at
city Hall, the library,
community centers,
senior centers, local
service offices, real
estate offices,
mortgage offices,
management offices,
and on the City's
website.

5.1.2 Engage in a public
noticing campaign to
inform persons with
disabilities of their
ability to locate senior
citizen independent
living facilities.

Annually Objective met. The City
currently has information
materials for available senior
housing available at City Hall.

The City works with Butte
County Housing Authority,
Community Action Agency,
and other special interest
groups. The City
administered a housing
needs survey to seniors.

Modify Modified to more fully
address the
requirements of AB 683
"Affirmative Furthering
Fair Housing"
Goal H.6: Encourage energy conservation

6.1.1 City to require all new
residential
development to
comply with energy
conservation
requirements of Title
ongoing Objective met. The City's
Building Department last
updated requirements in
2019.

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24 of California
Administrative code.

6.1.2 Publicize utility
incentives for energy
conservation through
flyers and on the City's
website.

Annually Objective met. In 2016, the
City approved to include
properties within the City of
Oroville in three different
Property Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) programs.
1)Ygrene Works, 2) HERO,
and 3) Open PACE and
updated this information on
their website.

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APPENDIX B
Table A: Housing Element Sites Inventory
Jurisdiction Name Site Address/Intersection 5 Digit ZIP Code Assessor Parcel Number Consolidated Sites General Plan Designation (Current) Zoning Designation (Current) Minimum Density Allowed (units/acre) Max Density Allowed (units/acre) Parcel Size (Acres) Existing Use/Vacancy Infrastructure Publicly-Owned Site Status Identified in Last/Last Two Planning Cycle(s) Lower Income Capacity Moderate Income Capacity Above Moderate Income Capacity Total Capacity OROVILLE Veatch
Street
95965 035-
250-
054-
000
A MU MXC 10 30 2.72 City
Corp
Yard
YES -
Current
YES -
CityOwned
Pending
Project
Not Used in
Prior Housing
Element
48 0 0 48
OROVILLE Veatch
Street
95965 035-
250-
002-
000
A MHD
R
R-3 14 20 3.96 City
Corp
Yard
YES -
Current
YES -
CityOwned
Pending
Project
Not Used in
Prior Housing
Element
70 0 0 70
OROVILLE Mitchell
Avenue
95965 035-
240-
100-
000
MU MXC 10 30 1.55 Vacant YES -
Current
NO -
Private
lyOwned
Pending
Project
Not Used in
Prior Housing
Element
27 0 0 27
OROVILLE Butte
Ave and
5th
Street
95965 031-
100-
008-
000
B MDR R-2 6 14 9.5 Vacant YES -
Current
NO -
Private
lyOwned
Not Used in
Prior Housing
Element
0 57 0 57
OROVILLE Butte
Ave and
5th
Street
95965 031-
100-
001-
000
B MDR R-2 6 14 3.49 Vacant YES -
Current
NO -
Private
lyOwned
Not Used in
Prior Housing
Element
0 20 0 20
OROVILLE Maude
Ave
95965 031-
100-
024-
000
C RR RR200.
2 3 8.87 Vacant YES -
Current
NO -
Private
lyOwned
Not Used in
Prior Housing
Element
0 0 26 26
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OROVILLE Maude
Ave
95965 031-
100-
025-
000
C RR RR200.
2 3 8.85 Vacant YES -
Current
NO -
Private
lyOwned
Not Used in
Prior Housing
Element
0 0 26 26
OROVILLE Nelson
Ave
95965 031-
020-
043-
000
MLD
R
R-1 3 6 56.4
5 Vacant YES -
Current
NO -
Private
lyOwned
Not Used in
Prior Housing
Element
0 0 338 338
OROVILLE Lincoln
Street
95965 035-
040-
056-
000
MU MXC 10 30 6.5 Vacant YES -
Current
NO -
Private
lyOwned
Pending
Project
Not Used in
Prior Housing
Element
117 0 0 117

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APPENDIX C
City of Oroville 2022 Housing Element Update
Community Meeting #1: Housing Needs & Issues
Live Poll Results
October 20, 2021
Community members responded to trilingual polls in English, Spanish, and Hmong that were launched live during the meeting. Both the polls and community members’ aggregated responses are provided below.

Poll 1
Have you participated in previous Housing
Elements? / ¿Ha participado en Elementos
de Vivienda anteriores? / Koj puas tau tuaj
koom hais txog Tsevnyob yav tas los?
a. Yes / Sí / Tau
b. No / No / Tsis tau
c. Unsure / No estoy seguro / Tsis paub
Poll 2
Which housing issues are you most interested in? Please select all that apply. / ¿En que problemas de vivienda está usted más interesado? Por favor seleccione todas las respuestas que correspondan. / Hom tsev nyob abtsi ua koj txausiab tshaj? Xaiv tag nrho cov raug rau koj.
10%
40%
50%
Chart 1: Have you participated in
previous Housing Elements?
(n=10, single choice)
Unsure
No
Yes
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a. Accessible housing for people with disabilities / Vivienda accesible para personas con discapacidades / Vajtsev rau cov neeg semcev
b. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) / Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias (ADUs, siglas en Inglés) / Tsev nyob (ADUs)
c. Affordable housing / Viviendas asequibles / Cov tsev nyob ua them taus pheejyig d. Market-rate housing / Viviendas a precio de mercado / Tsev nyob raws tus nqi kiabkhws
e. Multifamily housing / Viviendas multifamiliares / Ntau ntau lub tsev rau tsevneeg nyob sibpuab
f. Permanent supportive housing / Viviendas de apoyo permanente / Cov tsev nyob ua muaj kev pab mus li
g. Single-family housing / Viviendas unifamiliares / Tsev kheej ib lub ib lub h. Other / Otro / Lwmyam
Poll 3
Where would you like the City of Oroville to concentrate its efforts? / ¿Dónde le gustaría que la Ciudad de Oroville concentre sus esfuerzos? / Koj xav kom lub Nroog Oroville ua abtsi? a. First time home buyer programs / Programas para compradores de vivienda por primera vez / Muaj kev pab rau cov thawj zaug yuav tsev b. Housing for people experiencing homelessness / Viviendas para personas que no tienen hogar / Muaj vajtsev pab rau cov neeg ua tau poob mus ua neeg tsis muaj vajtsev nyob lawm
c. Infill development / Desarrollo de rellenos/ Tsim kho d. Multifamily affordable housing / Vivienda multifamiliar asequible / Cov tsev ntau ntau tsevneeg nyob uake pheejyig them tau
9%
45%
55%
45%
27%
82%
36%
36%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Other
Single-family housing
Permanent supportive housing
Multifamily housing
Market-rate housing
Affordable housing
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
Accessible housing for people with disabilities
Chart 2: Which housing issues are you most interested in? (n=11, multiple choice)
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e. Multifamily market rate housing / Vivienda multifamiliar a precio de mercado / Cov tsev ntau ntau tsevneeg nyob uake tus nqi kiabkhw
f. Rehabilitation and preservation of existing housing / Rehabilitación y preservación de viviendas existentes / Vajtsev rau cov neeg los thum kev mob nkeeg yeeb tshuaj g. Single-family affordable housing / Viviendas unifamiliares asequibles / Tsev kheej them tau pheejyig
h. Single-family market rate housing / Viviendas unifamiliares a precio de mercado / Tsev kheej tus nqi kiabkhw
i. Other / Otro / Lwmyam

0%
9%
9%
9%
0%
45%
0%
27%
0%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
Other
Single-family market rate housing
Single-family affordable housing
Rehabilitation and preservation of existing housing
Multifamily market rate housing
Multifamily affordable housing
Infill development
Housing for people experiencing homelessness
First time home buyer programs
Chart 3: Where would you like the City of Oroville to concentrate its efforts? (n=11, single choice)
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APPENDIX D
City of Oroville 2022 Housing Element Update
Community Meeting #2: Housing Goals & Programs
Live Poll Results
November 17, 2021
Community members responded to trilingual polls in English, Spanish, and Hmong that were launched live during the meeting. Both the polls and community members’ aggregated responses are provided below.

Poll 1
How did you hear about this event? / ¿Cómo se enteró de este evento? / Koj hnov peb lub koob tsheej no tau licas?
a. City of Oroville Facebook / Página de Facebook de la Ciudad de Oroville / Lub nroog Oroville qhov Facebook
b. Website – www.orovillehousingelement.com / Sitio de Web – www.orovillehousingelement.com / Lub Vasab www.orovillehousingelement.com c. Email from Housing Tools / Email de Housing Tools / Email tuaj ntawm Housing Tools d. Local organization(s) / Organización(es) local(es) / Cov koomhaum nyob hauv zejzog e. Radio, news station, or newspaper / Radio, periódico, o estación de noticias / Xovtooj Cua, xovxwm thiab ntawv xovxwm
f. Word of mouth / Me pasaron la voz / Qhia los ntawm neeg g. Other / Otro / Lwmyam
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Poll 2
Did you participate in our first community meeting held October 20, 2021, or the online community survey? / ¿Participó en la primera reunión comunitaria el 20 de octubre de 2021, o en la encuesta comunitaria en línea? / Koj puas tuaj koom peb lub rooj sitham rau lub 10 hli tim 20, 2021 no thiab losis ua cov ntaubntawv tshuam xyuas lub zejzog nyob rau zaum huabcua thiab?
a. Yes / Sí / Tau
b. No / No / Tsis tau
c. Unsure / No estoy
seguro / Tsis paub
0%
0%
100%
Unsure
No
Yes
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%
Chart 2: Did you participate in our first
community meeting held October 20, 2021,
or the online community survey? (n=4, single
choice)
33%
0%
0%
0%
67%
0%
0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Other
Word of mouth
Radio, news station, or newspaper
Local organization(s)
Email from Housing Tools
Website - www.orovillehousingelement.com
City of Oroville Facebook
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Poll 3
Did you find this community meeting beneficial? Please select all that apply. / ¿Le pareció servicial esta reunión comunitaria? Por favor seleccione todas las respuestas que correspondan. / Koj puas pom tau tias lub zejzog kev sibtham yeej pab tau thiab? Kos tagnrho cov ua pab tau.
a. Yes, I feel like my voice was heard and I was able to provide input into the Housing Element’s development / Sí, siento que se escuchó mi voz y pude contribuir al desarrollo del Elemento de Vivienda. / Yog, kuv xav tias kuv cov suab yeej hnov thiab kuv yeej pab tau tswvyim rau Kev Tsimkho Vajtsev tseemceeb
b. Yes, I learned new information and/or gained a greater degree of understanding about housing issues / Sí, obtuve nueva información y/o adquirí un mayor grado de comprensión sobre los problemas de vivienda. / Yog, kuv kawm tau yam tshiab thiab/losyog paub totau zoo heev txog teebmeem vajtsev.
c. Yes, I was able to interact with other community members and learn about their ideas and perspectives / Sí, pude interactuar con otros miembros de la comunidad y conocer sus ideas y perspectivas. / Yog, kuv koom thiab kawm tau nrog rau lwm tus neeg nyob hauv zejzog cov tswvyim thiab kev xav. d. No, this was not beneficial to me / No, esto no me benefició. / Tsis, yeej pab tsis tau kuv li
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Summary of Amendments to AFFH Sections
To meet the requirements to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) set forth by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), a few minor amendments were made to the sections pertaining to the AFFH after the Housing Element Update was released for public review and comment. The updates are summarized below.

A few revisions were made to the Contributing Factors table. The number of fair housing issues were narrowed down to six concise issues and the contributing factors associated with each issue was updated to reflect HCD’s commonly identified contributing factors. Lastly, the meaningful actions taken by the City of Oroville in response to these issues were updated to better address the fair housing issues present in the City of Oroville. Two Programs were added to this table, which are reflected in the Goals, Policies, and Programs section.

The Goals, Policies, and Programs were updated to include three new Programs. The City of Oroville will distribute tobacco and second-hand smoke education materials to the public. The City of Oroville will participate in wildfire recovery efforts by joining long-term wildfire recovery groups. In addition, the City of Oroville will apply for funding resources for public service activities with a focus on serving the needs of underserved classes. In addition, a few actions were amended to provide more concrete timelines and measurable results.

The changes to Figure 42 and Goal 6 of the Housing Element Update are summarized below and highlighted in yellow on the following pages:
• Addition of Program 4.1.3: Tobacco Education Program
• Addition of Program 6.1.4: Participate in Wildfire Recovery Groups • Addition of Program 6.3.5: Apply for Funding Sources for Public Activities • Modify Contributing Factors to reflect common contributing factors identified by HCD 553
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Figure 42: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: Identification of Contributing Factors Priority (high,
medium, low)
Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factors Meaningful City Action High Patterns and trends of segregation
based on income, household
characteristics, disability, and/or
race ethnicity.

Census Tract 30.01: Significantly
disadvantaged area which has been
prioritized for redevelopment. The
findings indicate 30-40% of the
population is living with a disability
(highest in Butte County), 60-80% of
homeowners are overpaying, 60-
80% of renters are overpaying, 30-
40% of the population is living in
poverty, it is an area of high
segregation and poverty, and the
level of overcrowding is double the
State’s average at 15-20% of
households. The area median
income is less than $30,000.

Census Tracts 25, 28, 30.01, 30.02,
and 37: Areas of high segregation
and poverty, which
disproportionately experience more
Lack of public or private
investments in specific
neighborhoods.

Lack of community revitalization
strategies.

1. Work with the State
government to consider
using CDBG funds for
rehabilitation of both renter
households and owneroccupied households
(Program 6.1.1).

2. City to prioritize future
rehabilitation, community
beautification, infrastructure
improvements or other
investment efforts in Census
Tract 30.01, when deemed
financially feasible. To the
extent possible, City to focus
redevelopment efforts in
Census Tracts 25, 28, 30.02
and 37 as well (Program

6.1.1 and Program 4.2.1).

3. Incentivize affordable
housing, such as mixed
income and multi-family
development, in Census
Tracts 27 and 31, which are
areas that experience more
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housing issues and burdens than
other areas in the City.
affluence, to encourage
patterns of integration
(Program 6.1.2).

4. Assess community needs
and issues in areas
experiencing high
segregation and poverty
(Program 6.3.1)

5. Need for improved
permitting and development
processes, such as flexible
allowances, and incentives
for infill development
(Program 6.1.2).

6. City to consider donating
acquired land or
foreclosures for
redevelopment in areas of
high segregation and
poverty to nonprofits or
work with nonprofits to
develop housing that fits the
needs of residents (Program

4.3.1).

7. Capital improvements in
areas of high segregation
and poverty (Program 4.2.1)
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High Wildfires in the region, including the
North Complex Fire and the Camp
Fire, have impacted housing
availability and costs. Renters
experience a higher risk of
displacement than owners and
there is a significantly large number
of renter-occupied housing units in
the City of Oroville.

Displacement of residents due to
natural disaster and resulting
economic pressures.

1. Involve the community in
future City planning
processes, with an emphasis
on residents residing in
areas of high segregation
and poverty (Program 6.3.3).

2. Encourage the production of
ADUs (Program 6.3.4)

3. Collaborate with the
Northern Circle Indian
Housing Authority on
affordable housing
development (Program

6.2.2)

4. Participate in groups
involved in recent wildfire
long-term recovery efforts,
such as the Camp Fire
collaborative, Bear Fire Long
Term Recovery Group, and
Butte County Continuum of
Care (Program 6.1.4).

Medium The household income of half of the
population is less than $35,000,
which means more than half the
population cannot afford the
average-priced one-bedroom unit in
Butte County. An overwhelming
Lack of affordable housing in a
range of sizes. Need for onebedroom/studio units, accessible units, and three- bedroom units.

1. Develop a low-income home
rehabilitation program in
which the City using PLHA
funds utilizing Oroville Blight
Study (Program 4.3.1)
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majority of renters in the City are
overpaying.

Furthermore, an estimated 70% of
households that have 1 in 4 Housing
Problems or 1 in 4 Severe Housing
Problems are renter households.

Substandard housing conditions. 2. Work with Community
Housing Improvement
Program (CHIP), Habitat for
Humanity, or other local
nonprofit developers to
identify areas for
development/opportunities
for homeownership
(Program 6.1.3).

3. Apply for CDBG public
services grant (Program

6.3.5)
Medium According to qualitative data from
interviews with key stakeholders,
protected classes, including lowincome residents, single mothers, persons with physical disabilities,
persons with mental health
conditions, and senior residents
face barriers acquiring housing due
to poor credit, poor rental histories,
income requirements, and felony
records.

Lack of community revitalization
strategies.

1. Integrate City, County, and
Butte-Glenn 2-1-1 services
to better serve residents and
determine eligibility for
programs. Single point-ofcontact for
referrals/answering
questions (Program 6.3.2).

2. Provide tobacco/ secondhand smoke educational
information to affordable
housing complexes,
recipients of the City’s
funding or home loan
assistance programs, and
interested property
managers (Program 4.1.3)
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Low An average of 20-30% of the
population has a disability, which is
significantly higher than other areas
of Butte County.

Lack of assistance for housing
accessibility modifications.

1. Develop an accessibility
improvements fund
(Program 6.2.1).

2. Encourage the production of
ADUs with accessibility
improvements (Program

6.3.4).

Low The City of Oroville does not have a
formal process to receive, process,
respond to, and enforce fair housing
issues or complaints. Oroville has
the most fair housing inquiries of
any jurisdiction in Butte County.

Lack of local private and public fair
housing enforcement and outreach.

1. Develop and fund a formal
process for receiving,
reviewing, and responding to
fair housing complaints in
collaboration with Legal
Services of Northern
California (Program 6.3.2).

2. Meet with North Valley
Property Owners Association
(NVPOA) and Legal Services
of Northern California (LSNC)
at least once per year to
coordinate information,
referrals, and outreach to
residents. Promote existing
fair housing workshops to
both residents and
landlords. This may include
creating informational
materials to distribute at City
Hall, posting on the City’s
website, and Facebook page,
and sending an “email blast”
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to the City’s stakeholder
contact list (Program 6.3.2).
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AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING
With the passage of AB 686, state and local public agencies are required to affirmatively further fair housing through deliberate action to explicitly address, combat, and relieve disparities resulting from past and current patterns of segregation to foster more inclusive communities.

Following the guidance from State HCD, the City of Oroville first analyzes patterns and trends of disparate housing needs and disproportionate access to opportunities through outreach efforts, the assessment of fair housing, and the site inventory. Then, the City identifies and prioritizes significant contributing factors to fair housing choice. Finally, the City establishes strategic policies, goals, and actions to affirmatively further fair housing based on the analysis of contributing factors (California State Department of Housing and Community Development, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, 2021). This section includes the goal, policies, and actions which were informed by the four affirmatively furthering fair housing sections: outreach, assessment of fair housing, site inventory, and identification of contributing factors.

Goal: 6: Improve fair housing choice and equitable access to opportunity.

Policy: 6.1: Move toward more balanced and integrated living patterns by addressing concentrations of naturally occurring affordable housing, low-income households, poverty, and low access to opportunity in the City.

Program 6.1.1: Community Development Block Grant Funds. The City will coordinate with the Department of Housing and Community Development to evaluate whether the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program can be used for housing rehabilitation for renters as well as homeowners. Approximately 70% of households who experience 1 of 4 Housing Problems or 1 of 4 Severe Housing Problems in the City are renter households and that trend is increasing. In addition, the City will prioritize future rehabilitation, community revitalization, or other investment efforts in Census Tract 30.01, when deemed financially feasible. To the extent possible, City to focus other redevelopment efforts in areas of high segregation and poverty (Census Tracts 25, 28, 30.02 and 37).

Responsible Party: Business Assistance and Housing Development Financing: Allocation of staff time and cost of trilingual outreach (English, Spanish, and Hmong) materials through General Fund
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Program 6.1.2: Affordable Housing Incentive Program. The City will encourage the development of affordable housing in high resource areas, such as Census Tracts 27 and

31. The City will develop a program of incentives, such as increases in the density bonus and flexibility in development standards in new growth areas.

Responsible Party: Community Development Department and Assistance and Housing Development
Financing: Allocation of staff time through General Fund Timeframe: Staff will analyze the opportunities for affordable housing development in new growth areas and present their findings and recommendations to both the Planning Commission and City Council by December 2023. Any needed modifications to the Municipal Code will be completed by December 2024.

Program 6.1.3: Affordable Housing Development. The City will meet with Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) and Butte Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) once per year to discuss potential development opportunities in the City and methods for collaboration. The focus will be on feasibility of self-help housing that includes lowinterest loan and down payment assistance programs and permanent supportive housing. Assist developers with affirmative outreach to people of color, including Spanish and Hmong language materials. Evaluate if the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Homebuyer Program can be used for down payment assistance.

Responsible Party: Community Development Department and Business Assistance and Housing Development
Financing: Allocation of staff time and cost of trilingual outreach materials through General Fund
Timeframe: The City will engage at least one affordable housing developer on an annual basis to discuss needs, opportunities and resources, including funding. CHIP and Habitat to be in development on at least two projects each or in collaboration by the end of the Housing Element cycle.

Program 6.1.4: Participate in Wildfire Recovery Efforts. Participate in the Camp Fire Collaborative, a long-term recovery group, the Butte County Homeless Continuum of Care, a multi-agency planning body, or other appropriate organization involved in longterm recovery efforts from recent wildfires.

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Financing: General Fund
Timeframe: Participate in meetings and/or serve on boards Policy 6.2: Meet the housing needs of protected classes, including persons with disabilities and American Indian/Alaska Native and tribal populations.

Program: 6.2.1 Accessibility Improvements Fund. An average of 20-30% of the population has a disability, which is significantly higher than other areas of Butte County.

The City will pool funding resources to provide accessibility improvements for sidewalks, public facilities and infrastructure, residences, and businesses as funds become available.

Per the City’s existing Municipal Code an individual with disability may file a request to the City for reasonable accommodation.

Responsible Party: Planning Division and Engineering Division Financing: General fund
Time Frame: As part of its annual Capital Improvement planning, the City will evaluate if there are certain areas of the city that should be prioritized for public accessibility improvements and annually budget funds accordingly.

Program 6.2.2: Affordable Housing Outreach. The City will meet with the Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority (NCIHA) Tribal HDAP Task Force at least bi-annually to identify opportunities for collaboration, which may include facilitating partnerships with local agencies, identifying funding resources, pooling funding resources, identifying sites for development or redevelopment, and working to increase community awareness, education, and support for future affordable housing developments.

Responsible Party: Community Development Department and Business Assistance and Housing Development
Financing: General Fund
Timeframe: Bi-annually, starting by the end of the second year of the Housing Element cycle.

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Policy 6.3: Increase fair housing outreach and engagement and expand materials to meet the linguistic needs of the City’s residents.

Program 6.3.1: Community Needs Assessment. The City will confer with the Southside Oroville Community Center, school districts, Butte County Office of Education, the Disability Action Center, Youth for Change, the Hmong Cultural Center, and/or other local agencies at least once per year to assess community needs and issues. Information can be collected informally or formally through meetings, surveys, at community events, or other methods of engaging with the community. The information will be used to better understand the community’s issues and inform future planning processes.

Responsible Party: Community Development Department and Business Assistance and Housing Development
Financing: Allocation of staff time and cost of trilingual outreach materials (English, Hmong, Spanish) through General Fund
Timeframe: Coordinate information, referrals, and outreach by the end of the 1st year of the Housing Element cycle. The City will evaluate its outreach efforts at least once per year and adjust as necessary.

Program 6.3.2: Fair Housing Outreach and Enforcement Program. The City will meet with Legal Services of Northern California, Southside Oroville Community Center, Butte-Glenn 2-1-1, school districts, Butte County Office of Education, the Disability Action Center, Housing Authority of the County of Butte, and/or other local agencies at least once per year to coordinate information, referrals, resources, and outreach to residents for available services related to emergencies, employment, housing, assistance programs, and income. This may include providing direct case management services to residents, posting links on the City’s website and Facebook page, and posting physical flyers at City Hall in English, Spanish, and Hmong. In addition, the City will establish a process to receive, review, and respond to fair housing complaints in collaboration with Legal Services of Northern California to better assist residents.

Responsible Party: Community Development Department and Business Assistance and Housing Development
Financing: Allocation of staff time and cost of trilingual outreach materials through General Fund
Timeframe: Coordinate information, referrals, and outreach by the end of the 1st year of the Housing Element cycle. The City will evaluate its outreach efforts at least once per year and adjust as necessary.
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Program 6.3.3: Community Engagement Program. The City will strive to engage residents in areas experiencing high levels of segregation and poverty (Census Tracts 25, 28, 30.01,

30.02 and 37) to serve on boards, committees, task forces, and other local government decision-making bodies.

Responsible Party: City Manager, Community Development Department Financing: Allocation of staff time and cost of trilingual outreach materials through General Fund
Timeframe: The City will develop an outreach strategy and application process within 18 months of adoption of the Housing Element.

Program 6.3.4: Accessory Dwelling Unit Outreach Program. The City will work to provide educational information and outreach to residents that may be interested in constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), especially units with accessibility improvements. This may include and creating a short, 1–3-page Development Checklist for ADUs. In addition, the City will provide resources and materials both on the City’s website and at City Hall in English, Spanish, and Hmong.

Responsible Party: Community Development Department and Business Assistance and Housing Development
Financing: General Fund
Timeframe: Complete by the end of the first year of Housing Element Cycle, and update annually.

Program 6.3.5: Apply for Funding Sources. The City will apply for Community Development Block Grant Funds for Public Services to fund public service activities for residents, especially low-income residents, single mothers, persons with physical disabilities, persons with mental health conditions, and senior residents.

Responsible Party: Community Development Department and Business Assistance and Housing Development
Financing: General Fund
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Timeframe: By the end of the eight year of the 2022-2030 Housing Element cycle Other Sections of the HE:

Program: 4.1.3 Tobacco Education Program. Assist in disseminating information about tobacco/second-hand smoke education provided by the Leadership in Equity and Development (LEAD), the Butte County Public Health, or California Health Collaborative to help improve environmental health outcomes. The City will work with LEAD to develop a 1-page educational handout to distribute to affordable housing complexes, recipients of the City’s home loan or funding assistance programs, and interested property managers. The City will refer property managers with an interest in smoke-free housing to Butte County Public Health.

Responsible Party: Business Assistance and Housing Development Funding Source: General Fund
Timeframe: Disseminate information to all affordable housing complexes by July 2023, disseminate information to recipients of home loan or funding assistance programs on an ongoing basis, and refer property managers with an interest in smoke-free housing to Butte County Public Health on an annual basis.

Program: 4.3.1 Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Program. The City will apply for funding sources to continue this program. To the extent that funding is available, the City will purchase abandoned homes, provide rehabilitation assistance to improve deteriorated neighborhoods, and sell rehabilitated homes to low-income residents. In addition, the City may donate acquired land or properties to local nonprofits for development or redevelopment. The City will focus its efforts in areas of high segregation and poverty, which include Census Tracts 25, 28, 30.02 and 37 and utilize the results of from the Study Oroville Blight study to guide redevelopment efforts.

Responsible Party: Planning Division, Building Division, Business Assistance and Housing Development
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The “Housing Program” within the City’s Housing Element (Chapter 3), consists of a set of Goals, Policies and Programs. The charts below summarize the major content contained in Chapter 3. This part of the Housing Element document should be referenced to find a greater level of detail on how the actions are to be funded, the responsible parties and timelines for implementation. In the far-left column under each Goal, is a description of why the Goal and its accompanying Policies and Programs are included, and how they contribute to the City’s efforts to support the production of or access to housing. The middle column lists Policies that are related to the Goal. The far right column lists Programs that are related to each Policy. New State legislation that impacts or mandates any of the Goals, Policies or Actions is shown in boldface type. Actions that will require Municipal Code amendments are highlighted yellow.

Goal 1: Increase the availability of permanent housing for all community residents.

Per California Government
Code, Section 65583,
subdivisions (c) (1-7) and (10),
each Housing Element must
include programs to assist in the
development of housing to
accommodate extremely-low,
very-low, low- and moderateincome households, including special needs populations.

Guidance from HCD on AB 686
also requires that jurisdictions
take actions to locate affordable
housing in higher resource areas
whenever possible. AB 671
requires that Housing Elements
include a program that
incentivizes the production of
ADUs that can be offered at
affordable rents to very low-,
low- and moderate-income
households. These actions
address the fact that housing
for lower-income households
requires subsidies and
incentives to produce.

These actions are necessary for
the City to comply with State
laws. AB 139 requires that local
codes can only require parking
for the staff at emergency
shelters, that the Housing
Policy 1.1: Encourage home
ownership.

Program: 1.1.1 Homeownership
Program. The City will continue
providing first-time homebuyer
assistance of up to $100,000 or
45% of the purchase price of the
home; whichever is less. The
maximum purchase price
allowed is $361,000 for each
qualified household, with the
goal of assisting five units per
year. At least one unit will be in
Census Tract 30.01 if deemed
feasible.

Policy 1.2: Work cooperatively
with other governmental
entities and local organizations
to facilitate the provision of
shelter and services for
individuals experiencing
homelessness, with the goal of
rapid re-housing services.

Program: 1.2.1 Partnerships with
Local Organizations. The City will
maintain a representative on
the Council of the Butte
Countywide Homeless
Continuum of Care to facilitate
the provision of shelter and
services for individuals
experiencing homelessness,
with the goal of rapidly rehousing individuals. The City will maintain and publish
information which assists
residents in applying for rental
assistance, Emergency Housing
(Section 8) Vouchers, and utility
assistance or connecting
residents to shelter and
supportive services.
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Element assess the need for
emergency shelters based on
the capacity necessary to
accommodate the most recent
Point in Time, and that the zone
or zones identified in the
jurisdiction’s code where
Emergency Shelters are allowed
by right have sufficient capacity
to accommodate the need
identified. AB 101 requires that
Low Barrier Navigation Centers,
as defined in the law, be
allowed by right in areas zoned
for mixed uses and
nonresidential zones permitting
multi-family uses.

Per California Government
Code, Section 65583,
subdivisions (c) (1-7) and (10),
each Housing Element must
include programs to assist in the
development of housing to
accommodate special needs
populations. These actions are
intended to provide funding and
incentives needed for special
needs housing.

Program: 1.2.2 Low Barrier
Navigation Centers. Amend the
City’s Zoning Code to allow Low
Barrier Navigation Center
development as a use by right
in areas zoned for mixed uses
and nonresidential zones
permitting multifamily uses if it
meets specified requirements,
as defined and delineated in AB
101.

Program: 1.2.3 Affordable
Housing Projects Listing. The
City will maintain and publicize
a comprehensive listing of
housing developments that
serve low-income households,
persons with disabilities, and
other special needs
populations. This list can be
accessed by the public from the
City’s website under the
Services tab.

Program: 1.2.4 Technical
Assistance Program. The City
will work to provide technical
assistance to local
homelessness services agencies
in grant funding applications for
the development of new
facilities to serve individuals
experiencing homelessness as
needed.

Program: 1.2.5 ADU
Incentives/Affordable Rentals.

Develop a formal program that
offers incentives to property
owners who develop ADUs that
offer affordable rents for very-
low, low-, or moderate-income
households, with recorded
regulatory restrictions on rents.

Incentives in the form of
reduced fees, exceptions to
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customary development
requirements, pre-approved and
no cost plans, expedited
processing times, and funding
sources to subsidize
construction costs will be
considered.

Goal 2: Remove constraints that could hinder the production of housing.

Addresses governmental
constraints per California
Government Code section
65583, subdivisions (a)(4),
(A)(5), (c)(1), and Section
65583.2, subdivision (c).

Per California Government
Code, Section 65583,
subdivisions (c) (1-7) and (10),
each Housing Element must
include programs to provide
adequate sites, including
incentives for mixed
use/nonvacant sites. The
actions in this Goal are intended
to support and promote higher
density, mixed-use housing. The
first action also specifically
addresses the “No Net Loss”
requirements of California
Government Code Section
65863. This is intended to
ensure development
opportunities remain available
throughout the planning period
to accommodate a jurisdiction’s
regional housing needs
allocation (RHNA), especially for
lower- and moderate-income
households. These actions are
intended to provide zoning and
policy incentives to address the
need for higher-density housing
in the urban core, and to ensure
the City maintains an inventory
of land appropriately zoned to
Policy 2.1: Minimize constraints
to the development of
affordable housing through
supportive codes, ordinances,
policies, and guidelines.

Program: 2.1.1 Development
Process Review Program. The
City will ensure that the City’s
review and approval process for
residential development,
including multi-family housing
and housing affordable to lowto-moderate income
households, is expeditious. The
City provides pre-application
and development review
meetings to help minimize
processing times. The City will
complete an annual review as
part of the City’s Housing
Element Annual Report to
evaluate application processing
times and conditions of approval
to determine whether
improvements could reduce
processing times without
jeopardizing other public policy
objectives. If the City’s review
and approval processes are
found to unreasonably constrain
development, the City will take
action to amend the process or
establish guidelines and other
mechanisms to promote
increased application certainty
and reduce processing time to
the extent deemed feasible.

Program: 2.1.2 No Net Loss
/Unit Production Evaluation
Program. Develop and
implement a formal ongoing
Unit Production Evaluation
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accommodate its share of
RHNA.
pursuant to Government Code
section 65863 (No Net Loss law).

The Unit Production Evaluation
will be carried out annually to
track the number of extremely
low-, very-low, low-, moderate-
and above moderate-income
units constructed to calculate
the remaining unmet RHNA and
the sites available to meet the
RHNA. It will also track the
number of units built on the
identified sites to determine the
remaining site capacity by
income category and maintain a
database of all developable land
within the City. If sites identified
in the Housing Element to meet
RHNA are developed with non-
residential uses during the
Housing Element planning
period, the Unit Production
Evaluation will include a plan to
replace those sites, which may
involve identification of new
residentially zoned sites,
rezoning of non-residential sites
and/or annexation of new sites.

The evaluation procedure will be
updated annually and when
sites identified in the Housing
Element to meet RHNA are
approved for development. The
City will encourage the
development of multi-family
housing units in all zones by not
requiring a conditional use
permit.

Program: 2.1.3 Development
Impact Fee Review Program. The
City will continue to periodically
survey the development
application, plan check, and
inspection fees, impact fees, and
utility connection fees of other
cities in the Butte County region
to ensure that these City fees
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are reasonably related to the
cost of services provided.

Program: 2.1.4 Agricultural
Worker Housing Code
Amendments. The City will add a
provision to its Municipal Code
that will allow Agricultural
Worker Housing for six or fewer
persons by-right in all residential
zoning districts, with no
additional requirements than
what would be applied to any
other residential use.

Program: 2.1.5 Transitional
Housing Code Amendments. The
City will add a provision to its
Municipal Code that will allow
Transitional Housing, as defined
by Section 50675.2 of the Health
and Safety Code, by-right in all
residential zoning districts, with
no additional requirements than
what would be applied to any
other residential use.

Program: 2.1.6 Supportive
Housing Code Amendments. The
City will add a provision to its
Municipal Code that will allow
Supportive Housing, as defined
by Section 50675.14 of the
Health and Safety Code, by-right
in all residential zoning districts,
with no additional requirements
than what would be applied to
any other residential use.

Program: 2.1.7 Accessory
Dwelling Unit Code
Amendments. Establish a
comprehensive program to
remove constraints to the
production of Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADUs) in
accordance with State laws AB
3182, AB 68, AB 881, SB 13, AB
687, AB 680 and AB 681, as
delineated in HCD’s “Accessory
Dwelling Handbook” (December
2020 and any subsequent
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updates This will require a
thorough analysis of the City’s
zoning code, planning processes
and development standards,
with subsequent amendments
to bring the City into compliance
with the stated laws.

Program: 2.1.8 Emergency
Shelter Code Amendments.

Amend the Municipal Code to
revise emergency shelter
parking requirements to comply
with AB 139, to not require the
number of parking spaces
beyond what is necessary for
staff that work at the shelter.

Goal 3: Support and encourage the construction of new housing at a range of costs, types, and tenures and in quantities to meet the needs of all income groups, including the very low-, low- and moderateincome groups.

Policy 3.1: Ensure that the City’s
inventory of residentially-zoned
land is sufficient to
accommodate development for
all housing types and income
levels commensurate with
growth needs and the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation.

Program: 3.1.1 Vacant Parcel
List. The City will continue to
perform regular updates to the
City’s GIS system to track
development and maintain an
accurate list of vacant
residential land in the City.

Program: 3.1.2 Community
Engagement Program. The City
will coordinate an annual
workshop with Oroville Hospital
to identify the housing needs of
employees and ensure that the
City’s land use plans support the
development of housing suitable
for the local workforce as part of
the City’s overall economic
development program.
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Policy 3.2: Provide technical
assistance to developers,
nonprofit organizations, or other
qualified private sector interests
in seeking federal and state
financing for affordable housing,
including units affordable to
extremely-low-income
households and supportive
housing for persons with
developmental disabilities.

Program: 3.2.1 Technical
Assistance Program. The City
will actively work to identify
sources of funding and provide
technical assistance to
interested developers in seeking
funding for the construction of
new affordable multi-family
housing including units for large
family households, extremely
low-income households, and
persons with development
disabilities. Funding to be
pursued includes tax-exempt
mortgage revenue bonds; HCD’s
Multifamily Housing Program;
and low-income housing tax
credits (LIHTC). The City shall
also assist by providing letters of
support for funding applications
during the application process
to increase the chances of a
project receiving a funding
award.

Goal 4: Preserve, rehabilitate, and enhance existing housing and neighborhoods.

California Government Code
(Section 65583, subdivisions
(c)(1-7) and (10) requires
Programs to conserve and
improve the condition of the
existing affordable housing
stock. These sections also
require a program to preserve
units at-risk of conversion from
affordable to market-rate rents.

Policy 4.1: Protect existing
residential neighborhoods from
deterioration and encroachment
of incompatible or potentially
disruptive land uses and/or
activities.

Program: 4.1.1 Code
Enforcement. The City will
assemble a taskforce of law
enforcement, code
enforcement, and staff from
Parks and Trees to identify code
issues and housing complaints.

Program: 4.1.2 At-Risk Unit
Monitoring Program. Support
the preservation of affordability
for at-risk units (currently the
City does not have any
qualifying properties). The City
will annually assess the status of
projects with project-based
rental subsidy contracts that
restrict rents to affordable levels
to determine the contract
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expiration dates and
communicate with property
owners regarding their noticing
requirements to tenants under
Government Code Section
65863.10. For projects with
contracts that will expire in the
next 3 years, consult with the
Housing Authority of Butte
County and develop a proactive
plan to preserve affordable
rents at these properties,
including initiation of discussion
with owners and exploration of
financial resources to extend
contracts.

Policy 4.2: Ensure adequate
public facilities to support
housing development.

Program: 4.2.1 Capital
Improvement Program. The City
will install and upgrade public
service facilities (streets, curb,
gutter, drainage, and utilities) to
increase private market
investment in declining,
deteriorating, and infrastructure
deficient neighborhoods. The
City will evaluate public facilities
on condition, demands, and
future needs. The Capital
Improvement Program will
prioritize areas for investment
for annual roadway, sewer, and
drainage infrastructure as
deemed feasible. The City will
prioritize areas of high
segregation and poverty for
investment, which include
Census Tracts 25, 28, 30.01,

30.02, and 37.
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Policy 4.3: Facilitate housing
rehabilitation and stabilize
existing neighborhoods,
especially those with high
foreclosure and vacancy rates.

Program: 4.3.1 Low-Income
Home Rehabilitation Program.

The City will apply for funding
sources to continue this
program. To the extent that
funding is available, the City will
purchase abandoned homes,
and provide rehabilitation
assistance to improve
deteriorated neighborhoods.

Rehabilitated homes will be sold
to low-income residents. The
City will focus redevelopment
efforts in areas of high
segregation and poverty, which
include Census Tracts 25, 28,

30.02 and 37 and utilize the
results of from the Study
Oroville Blight study to guide
redevelopment efforts.
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Program: 4.3.2 OwnerOccupied Single-Family Home
Rehabilitation Assistance
Program. The City will apply for
funding sources to continue this
program. To the extent that
funding is available, the City will
support the rehabilitation of
approximately 10 owneroccupied units over the next
planning period. The City will
focus redevelopment efforts in
Census Tracts 25, 28, 30.02 and
37, which are areas of high
segregation and poverty.

Goal 5: Promote the conservation of energy in residential neighborhoods.

Policy 5.1: Encourage residential
energy conservation through
required compliance with
current building codes and
incentives for voluntary
conservation efforts.

Program: 5.1.1 Energy
Conservation Outreach. The City
shall assist in publicizing utility
incentives for energy
conservation through flyers on
the City’s website. In 2016, the
City approved the inclusion
properties within the City of
Oroville for three Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
programs, which are Green
Works, HERO, and Open PACE.

The City will create and update
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flyers that detail information on
programs and their eligibility
requirements.

Program: 5.1.2 Energy Savings.

The City will join the Butte
County Community Choice
Aggregation fund to incentivize
the use of green energy for both
residents and businesses. The
City will take an active role in
providing educational materials
that discuss the benefits of this
program.

Goal: 6: Improve fair housing choice and equitable access to opportunity.

The Policies and Actions within
this Goal were developed to
address the findings of the
Assessment of Fair Housing,
which is mandated by AB 686.

Local public agencies are now
required to take deliberate
action to explicitly address,
combat and relives disparities
resulting from past and current
patterns of segregation to foster
more inclusive communities.

These actions support the City’s
efforts to ensure that all
members of the community
have equity in housing choice
and access.

Policy: 6.1: Move toward more
balanced and integrated living
patterns by addressing
concentrations of naturally
occurring affordable housing,
low-income households,
poverty, and low access to
opportunity in the City.

Program 6.1.1: Community
Development Block Grant Funds.

The City will coordinate with the
Department of Housing and
Community Development to
evaluate whether the City’s
Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Housing
Rehabilitation Program can be
used for housing rehabilitation
for renters as well as
homeowners. Approximately
70% of households who
experience 1 of 4 Housing
Problems or 1 of 4 Severe
Housing Problems in the City are
renter households and that
trend is increasing. In addition,
the City will prioritize future
rehabilitation, community
revitalization, or other
investment efforts in Census
Tract 30.01, when deemed
financially feasible. To the
extent possible, City to focus
other redevelopment efforts in
areas of high segregation and
poverty (Census Tracts 25, 28,

30.02 and 37).
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Program 6.1.2: Affordable
Housing Incentive Program. The
City will encourage the
development of affordable
housing in high resource areas,
such as Census Tracts 27 and 31.

The City will develop a program
of incentives, such as increases
in the density bonus and
flexibility in development
standards in new growth areas.

Program 6.1.3: Affordable
Housing Development. The City
will meet with Community
Housing Improvement Program
(CHIP) and Butte Habitat for
Humanity (Habitat) once per
year to discuss potential
development opportunities in
the City and methods for
collaboration. The focus will be
on feasibility of self-help
housing that includes lowinterest loan and down payment assistance programs and
permanent supportive housing.

Assist developers with
affirmative outreach to people
of color, including Spanish and
Hmong language materials.

Evaluate if the City’s Community
Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Homebuyer Program
can be used for down payment
assistance.

Policy 6.2: Meet the housing
needs of protected classes,
including persons with
disabilities and tribal
populations.

Program: 6.2.1 Accessibility
Improvements Fund. An average
of 20-30% of the population has
a disability, which is significantly
higher than other areas of Butte
County. The City will strive to
pool funding resources to
provide accessibility
improvements for sidewalks,
public facilities and
infrastructure, residences, and
businesses if deemed feasible.

Per the City’s existing Municipal
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Code an individual with disability
may file a request to the City for
reasonable accommodation.

Program 6.2.2: Affordable
Housing Outreach. The City will
meet with the Northern Circle
Indian Housing Authority
(NCIHA) Tribal HDAP Task Force
at least bi-annually to identify
opportunities for collaboration,
which may include facilitating
partnerships with local agencies,
identifying funding resources,
pooling funding resources,
identifying sites for
development or redevelopment,
and working to increase
community awareness,
education, and support for
future affordable housing
developments.

Policy 6.3: Increase fair housing
outreach and engagement and
expand materials to meet the
linguistic needs of the City’s
residents.

Program 6.3.1: Community
Needs Assessment. The City will
confer with the Southside
Oroville Community Center,
school districts, Butte County
Office of Education, the
Disability Action Center, Youth
for Change, the Hmong Cultural
Center, and/or other local
agencies at least once per year
to assess community needs and
issues. Information can be
collected informally or formally
through meetings, surveys, at
community events, or other
methods of engaging with the
community. The information will
be used to better understand
the community’s issues and
inform future planning
processes.

Program 6.3.2: Fair Housing
Outreach and Enforcement
Program. The City will meet with
Legal Services of Northern
California, Southside Oroville
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Community Center, Butte-Glenn
2-1-1, school districts, Butte
County Office of Education, the
Disability Action Center, Housing
Authority of the County of
Butte, and/or other local
agencies at least once per year
to coordinate information,
referrals, resources, and
outreach to residents for
available services related to
emergencies, employment,
housing, assistance programs,
and income. This may include
providing direct case
management services to
residents, posting links on the
City’s website and Facebook
page, and posting physical flyers
at City Hall in English, Spanish,
and Hmong. In addition, the City
will establish a process to
receive, review, and respond to
fair housing complaints in
collaboration with Legal Services
of Northern California to better
assist residents.

Program 6.3.3: Community
Engagement Program. The City
will strive to engage residents in
areas experiencing high levels of
segregation and poverty (Census
Tracts 25, 28, 30.01, 30.02 and
37) to serve on boards,
committees, task forces, and
other local government
decision-making bodies.

Program 6.3.4: Accessory
Dwelling Unit Outreach Program.

The City will work to provide
educational information and
outreach to residents that may
be interested in constructing
Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs), especially units with
accessibility improvements. This
may include and creating a
short, 1–3-page Development
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Checklist for ADUs. In addition,
the City will provide resources
and materials both on the City’s
website and at City Hall in
English, Spanish, and Hmong.

Program 6.3.5: Apply for Funding
Sources. The City will apply for
Community Development Block
Grant Funds for Public Services
to fund public service activities
for residents, especially lowincome residents, single
mothers, persons with physical
disabilities, persons with mental
health conditions, and senior
residents.
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 9076

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE 2022-2030 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (GPA 22-02).

WHEREAS, safe and affordable housing for all persons is a goal of the City of Oroville (the “City”); and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element of the General Plan provides an opportunity for the City to demonstrate how this goal will be achieved; and WHEREAS, the City is required by State law to prepare a Housing Element which provides information, policies, and programs to encourage the development of housing to meet the needs of all the City’s residents in conformance with State laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, in has been determined that preparation and adoption of the 2022 Housing Element is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(b)(3); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the Draft 2022 Housing Element on June 23, 2022 and recommends approval.

WHEREAS, the City Council also conducted a public hearing on the Draft 2022 Housing Element on July 19, 2022 and considered the comments from staff, the consultant, the public and the Planning Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OROVILLE:

1. Certifies that adoption of the 2022 Housing Element is exempt from environmental review.

2. Adopts the Draft 2022 Housing Element with several recommended changes; and

3. Authorizes staff to submit the Draft 2022 Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for their certification review of up to 90 days.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the Oroville City Council held on the 19th of July 2022, by the following vote:
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2 AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST: APPROVE:

_______________________________ _______________________________

JACKIE GLOVER, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK CHUCK REYNOLDS, MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________

SCOTT HUBER, CITY ATTORNEY
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City of Oroville

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA 95965-4897
(530) 538-2430 FAX (530) 538-2426
www.cityoforoville.org

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
To: Butte County Clerk From: City of Oroville
25 County Center Drive 1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA 95965 Oroville, CA 95965
Project Title: City of Oroville 2022-2030 Housing Element Update: State law required that localities update their General Plan Housing Elements every eight years. The City of Oroville is updating is Housing Element to account for the 2022-2030 period.

Project Location -Specific: 2053 Montgomery Street
-City: City of Oroville
- County: Butte
Description of Nature, Purpose, and beneficiaries of project:

Update of the City’s 2022-2030 Housing Element to comply with State law.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Oroville Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Oroville Exempt Status (Check One):

Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268)
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a))
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c))
Categorical Exemption: State type & section number:
 General Rule Exemption; Title 14, CCR, §15061(b)(3)
Statutory Exemption: State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt: This action has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as follows:

General Rule Exemption; Title 14, CCR, §15061(b)(3)
The City of Oroville City Council has determined that this project is exempt from CEQA as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed update would have a significant effect on the environment, as no changes to land use, density, policies and programs, or other changes that would result in an impact to the physical environment would occur with the adoption of the Housing element.

Therefore, the project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). 583
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If filed by applicant:

1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.

2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No Lead Agency Contact Person: Wes Ervin, Principal Planner Telephone: (530) 538-2408
Signature: Date:

Signed by Lead Agency
Signed by Applicant
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1 City of Oroville

OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA 95965-4897
(530) 538-2433 FAX (530) 538-2468
www.cityoforoville.org
Monthly Department Report
June 2022

BUILDING
 Permits Issued – 99
 Applications Received - 104
 Total Permits Finalized – 57
 Business Licenses/Occupancies Issued – 7 (3 new business/ 4 owner change/0 location change)
 Continued increase in commercial, retail & drive-thru development interest  Permit Violations due to Code Enforcement Stop Work Notices $935.00

CODE ENFORCEMENT
JUNE 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2022

CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Total Active Code Enforcement Cases 328
Cases Closed 333
New Cases Opened 187

NEW CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES/ CASE DESIGNATIONS
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement 29
Building Code Violation(s) 18
Graffiti 2
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Public Nuisance(s) 88
Sub-Standard Housing 5
New Vacant Building Monitoring 2
Stop Work Notices Issued 6
Weed Abatement Notices 0
 In June the Code Enforcement Team and I attended a Webinar training through the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers. The training topics Wellness and Self-Care for Code Enforcement Officers: Repetitive exposure and stress related to these calls for service can cause post-traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, burn out and affect their mental health. This webinar talked about how to recognize when things aren’t going right, some of the risk factors involved, protective factors that will help them deal with these feelings and how to initiate self-care to support their mental wellness. The second training class topics involved Due Process: This webinar reviewed the main tenants of due process in code enforcement actions: notice and opportunity to be heard. The class provided an understanding of due process requirements to help ensure public agencies succeed in enforcement actions, while at the same time ensuring violators are provided adequate due process opportunities. My team learned about notice requirements, including contents of notice and service methods. The class covered topics related to opportunity to be heard, including hearing requirements.  My team conducted follow up on over 105 potential fire hazard properties. There was an increase in public nuisance cases this month as we continued to focus on blighted properties. My team closed 333 cases this month more than doubling May’s report. They also assisted in multiple projects surrounding the abatement of illegal encampments in city limits.

ENGINEERING
Capital Projects

PROJECTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Project or Activity Recent Activity Next Milestone
Washington Paving Surveying
Nelson At SB Ramp Design underway Caltrans E.P. App
OHS – Yard at Bridge Design underway
Stanford Ave Sch Lot Paving Design underway
Encroachment Permits 17 issued
SC-OR Ruddy Crk L.S. Review of 90% plans County Permits Wyandotte Creek GSA Monthly Meeting
Ruddy Creek Sub Review of Phase 1 plans Resubmittal
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3 Project or Activity Recent Activity Next Milestone
Development Review Comm Monthly Meeting
Mono Ave Apts LLA Construction Underway
Olive Grove III Frontage Improvements
Olive Grove Frontage Imp Traf Control Plan Approved Construction underway Table Mountain Blvd Art Wall Construction Underway Revisit Hatchery to Montgomery
Portland Loos The Loos have been
delivered
Rolls, Anderson, and Rolls
producing PS&E.

Dutch Bro’s. Plan Submittal Plan Review
Riverbend Apartments Ph 2 Plan Submittal Construction to begin soon Mitchell Ave. Senior
Apartments Ph1
Construction has begun.

Mitchell Ave Sr Apartments
Ph 2
Grading and Encroachment
permits issued Full plan approval.

Linkside II Subdivision Plans approved.

Final map under review.

Construction anticipated to
begin soon.

Mission Olive Grove
Subdivision
Staff provided Developer with
a draft punch list. Response from Developer.

The Bluffs Subdivision
Staff continues to work with
the owners to resolve the
problems they have with
sewer and storm drains.

Developer will correct
deficiencies prior to the City
accepting the facilities.

Olive Ranch Apartments
Phase I
Construction is underway.
.

Olive Ranch Apartments
Phase II
Construction is underway.

Olive Ranch Apartments
Phase III
Construction is underway.

Rte. 162 Ped-Bike-Mobility
Staff has worked with our
consultants to resolve RW
issues. Environmental work
completed.

Development of PS&E.

Discussions with property
owners regarding RW.

Construction Management
RFP
Samples of RFP collected
from other cities. Post RFP.

Prospect View Plans approved
Elgin & Fort Wayne
Topography and Drainage
(South Oroville Drainage)
Staff has issued a T.O. to
Gilbert Engineering Wait of Topographic Survey
Tractor Supply TSM Approved by Planning
Comm
5 th Avenue Traffic Study Petition Received from
Citizen Conduct Study
Pomona Traffic Study Petition Received from
Citizen Conduct Study/
Hampton Inn SWPPP Violation Corrected by Developer.
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 The Housing Element is undergoing 30-day public review. On June 23 the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to forward the Element to Council with a couple of minor changes.

To City Council for review/approval on July 19. Then to HCD for their certification review.  Supported the June Planning Commission meetings. Projects reviewed by the Commission included a Use Permit for Ozone Entertainment Hatchet throwing, and a rezone of 22 parcels to MXD from PQ in and around the former Ford dealership. The rezone is on the July 19 Council agenda.
 Supported the June Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting. Projects reviewed included a self-storage proposal for Feather River Blvd surrounding the Goodwill store, Phase 2 of Table Mountain Ranch multifamily affordable housing, a proposed dialysis clinic expansion, a preliminary review of affordable apartments on South Lincoln Blvd, and a small private nursery on Oro Garden Ranch Road.
 Kicked off the Branding Oroville project in June, have scheduled a 3-day visit by the branding team for the week of August 15. Itinerary to include interviews with all Council members, several focus groups, and many individuals. Presentation to Council tentatively scheduled for the August 16 Council meeting.
 Completing contract on the South Ophir EIR, have engaged EIR consultants. Traffic analysis discussion set for July.
 Currently reviewing or completed review of 6 active planning and building permit applications including sign, zoning compliance, solar, re-zonings and use permits.

Reviewing or completed reviewing of 7 separate event, home occupation and other administrative permits.
 Addressed dozens of phone, walk-in and email inquiries for potential annexations, commercial, industrial, ADU, fence, and setbacks. Helping potential applicants move their projects forward incrementally.
 Received a full application for Gold Creek Condominiums. This is a 5.14-acre mixed use subdivision along Dry Creek fronting Lincoln and Mitchell – 211 residential units and 106,073 square feet of commercial space, at least two development phases and converting drainage ditch into a water design feature of the project.  The Southside Revitalization Zone Champions are moving forward with their neighborhood outreach – The Phoenix Rising Project. Staff is still investigating the feasibility of a new façade loan or grant program, especially for businesses. Periodic meetings will be ongoing throughout the Summer. A breakfast get together is being scheduled for Saturday July 23 or August 3.
 Working on small lot development standards to be applicable in Southside, focus group meeting week of July 12likely 4-foot side setbacks and 15-foot rear setbacks, which will allow larger homes to be built on the 600+ substandard lots.  In process—Zoning code updates for ADU’s, street vendors, small lot development standards, and outdoor seating in the downtown.
 Placeworks, the General Plan consultant for VMT incorporation into Circulation Element has scheduled a project kickoff meeting for July 20.
 Free Greenhouse Gas emissions inventory update, courtesy of the Sierra Business Council and PG&E, is underway.
 Connor Musler, Planner, has just graduated from UC Irvine with an Environmental Planning Degree, and is planning to rejoin us in late July. Danny Kopshever, Assistant Planner, is in Chile for his nuptials. He will return to us in early August. 1600 588
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The following is a list of things we are working on or accomplished in June:
 Cleaning parks and green areas on a routine basis
 Conducted and attended numerous trainings and safety meetings  Worked in all LLAD areas cleaning, pruning, and weeding  Trimming small and medium sized trees for site clearances  Continued watering street trees with the City water truck  Continued working weekends, cleaning, and working events in the Parks  Open and close museums on a regular basis
 Install numerous street, regulatory, and warning signs  Spray herbicides in various areas around the City
 Mowed on a regular basis
 Ran street sweeper on a regular basis
 Spent 32 crew hours cleaning and repairing graffitied and vandalized areas throughout the parks and other facilities
 Filled over 124 potholes
 Picked up illegally dumped items on a routine basis throughout town; assisted Code Enforcement and the City Works Crew with private property clean-ups  Continued running through numerous irrigation systems and making repairs  Continued painting street markings and legends
 Paved and striped Oroville Convention Center parking lot  Repaired large sinkhole on Foothill Blvd
 Install landscaping at Oroville Fire Department
This is a partial list and does not include some of the smaller or remedial tasks that we conduct on a day-to-day basis.

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE & HOUSING DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
 Credit Reporting Maintenance (ongoing)
 Loan Portfolio Monitoring (ongoing)
a. Payoffs received fiscal year 21/22 in the amount of $ 1,810,924 b. 1891 Gray St. Foreclosure was cured with the sale of the home.  Housing Element Update-Submitted to the State for review. Will be present to council 7/19/22.
 Annual Reporting is due July 30, 2022
 CDBG DR-MHP -Phase 2 of Lincoln Street Senior Apartments was approved for additional funding 7/8/2022. Total amount awarded to the City of Oroville $17,000,089  CDBG CV 2&3
o OCESD Received plans and are working with architect on bidding documents. o Community Action Agency Utility Assistance Program-This program is in the process of being cancelled and the funding will move to the Wyandotte Avenue Project.
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6 CITY CLERK
 NO REPORT PROVIDED

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
 Software deployment
o Payroll Software, UKG Ready
 Progress being made with a Go live date set for January 1st, 2024 o Financial Software, Tyler Technologies
 Multiple team meetings with software company building the platform, progress being made.
o ClearGov Transparency software, still implementing
 Digital Budget Book
 Operational Budgeting
 Transparency Portal
 Policy updating
o Split the Budget and Purchasing Policy into two separate policies o Create a Sewer Fees policy
 Project to clean up and close the Deposits Payable Agency Fund  Develop a new cost allocation for the new budget year  Budget for 2022 23 year- complete
 Set up new web portal for administration of
o Utility User Tax
o Transient Occupancy Tax
o Business Licenses
 Updating the Master Fee Schedule
 Opening a new Investment Managed Account with Chandler Asset Mgmt. o This task is on hold while the market is in turmoil
 Starting a project to audit Utility User Tax and Franchise Fee revenues with Muni Services

HUMAN RESOURCES
 NO REPORT PROVIDED

RECYCLING PROGRAM
 Working with Jennifer Arbuckle on SB 1383 Ordinance and updating codes.

AIRPORT DIVISION
 Worked in conjunction with FAA, NTSB and EPIC Fuels following fatal airplane crash  Worked with OFD / Cal Fire to burn off vegetation around runways and taxiways  Addressed damages following vandalism on main ramp (fire extinguishers were deployed all over asphalt surfaces near FBO). Washed and swept affected areas to remove corrosive dust.
 Swept runways and taxiways to remove FOD
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7  Fuel testing / tank sumping
 FBO RFP mandatory onsite meeting
 AQMD compliance inspection of airport fuel facility, documentation, Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP), Spill Prevention and Countermeasures plan (SPCC) for California Environmental Reporting System (CERS)
 Received and tested 8,000-gallon load of Jet A
 Airport lighting inspections / replacements as needed  Hangar door maintenance and lubrication as needed

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 The IT department is down 2 employees and is working to refill those positions.  Moving server infrastructure from the old server room to the new server room.  Currently installing the new data backup system.
 Working on configuring the password management software.  Working with the state to get the Next Generation 911 gear installed at the Police Dept.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES
 As needed services provided by Spatial California Services.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Fleet Maintenance Division
JUNE 2022 SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENTS
auto /
light
truck
heavy
equip.
trucks
1-ton
plus
small
equip.
misc.
repair
TOTAL
POLICE 16 16
FIRE 2 1 1 4
PW 4 6 1 2 13
PARK 1 2 3
SEWER 4 1 5
BLDG. 0
HOUSING 0
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ENGINEERING 0
PLANNING 0
CODE

ENFORCEMENT
1 1
AIRPORT 0

INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY
0 TOTAL 20 4 13 1 4 42
42 Electrical
 Traffic signal maintenance and functional checks
 Street light inspections once per week during night hours  Significant misc. electrical work at OPD associated with remodel and dispatch move (ongoing)
 Worked with St. Francis on the Myers x Mitchell traffic signal pole installation completing and energization. Once curb ramps are installed project will be complete.  Removed and sent REIL lights from airport runway 02 to factory for refurbishment Sewer Division
 Sewer pump station functional tests Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays  Monthly electrical generator and alarm system functional tests  Monthly and quarterly “hot spot” sewer line cleaning
 USANorth utility locates daily
 Ongoing condition assessment via sewer line cleaning and CCTV inspections  Remove, clean and inspect depth probes at Orangewood pump station  Stationary generator maintenance at Olive Glen, Riverview, Orangewood and Buttes pump stations
 Vegetation management around off road manholes throughout system  Check / inspect easement manholes (backyard / blocked alleyways etc.) for vandalism or surcharging
 CERS compliance for Corp. Yard fuel island vent testing / certification for compliance

PUBLIC SAFETY
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9 Police Activity:

 Calls for Service 3,095
 Officer Initiated Incidents 560
o Total Incidents 3,655
o Total Reports 390
o Total Arrests 148
o Total Citations 99
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DATE: June 17, 2022
TO: STATE, CITY AND LOCAL OFFICIALS

NOTICE OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY'S REQUEST TO DECREASE RATES FOR ITS 2023 ERRA FORECAST APPLICATION (A.22-05-029) Acronyms you need to know
PG&E: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
CPUG: California Public Utilities Commission
Why am I receiving this notice?
On May 31, 2022, PG&E filed its Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) Forecast application with the CPUC requesting approval to change rates for the following:
• Recovery of $1.95 billion in costs related to fuel needed to produce electricity as well as buying energy from third parties to serve bundled customer loads that are included in ERRA • Setting certain charges for bundled and departing load customers for the recovery of costs of PG&E's portfolio that are included in the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCiA), Ongoing Competition Transition Charge (CTC), Cost Allocation Mechanism (CAM), and Public Purpose Program (PPP) rate Certain costs included in this application are~associated with renewable resources lo furtherlhe state's energy policy goals.

In addition, as part of this application, PG&E customers will also receive the California Climate Credit. The credit will be applied twice a year in April 2023 and October 2023 for residential and small business electric customers and once a year in April 2023 for residential gas customers.

Why is PG&E requesting this rate change?
The ERRA Forecast proceeding is the regulatory process to forecast fuel and purchased power costs which can be recovered in customer rates. While this may result in a change in rates, PG&E recovers these costs with no mark up for return or profit.

If the CPUC approves this application, PG&E will recover its costs in electric rates effective January 1, 2023.

PG&E wili update its 2023 rate proposal later in the year to reflect updated market conditions. Market prices may be higher or lower than at the time the application was filed, which may resuit in higher or lower rates and bill impacts than those initiaiiy presented.

In addition, at the end of the year, PG&E will compare actual costs to the revenues forecasted in this application and will apply any differences towards next year's application.

How could this affect my monthly electric rates?
Many customers receive bundled electric service from PG&E, meaning they receive electric generation, transmission and distribution services.

The bill for a typical residential customer using 500 kWh per month would decrease from $165.35 to $154.63, or 6.5%.

Direct Access (DA) and Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) customers receive electric transmission and distribution services and select commission-ordered services from PG&E. On average, rates for services provided by PG&E to these customers would decrease 3.6% if this application is approved. DA providers and CCAs set their own generation rates.

Check with your DA provider or CCA to learn how this would impact your overall bill.

Another category of nonbundled customers is other Departing Load. These customers do not receive electric generation, transmission or distribution services from PG&E. However, these customers are required to pay certain charges by law or CPUC decision. On average, existing Departing Load customers would see a rate decrease of 4.7%.

Actual impacts wili vary depending on usage and are subject to CPUC regulatory approval.

How does the rest of this process work?
This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt PG&E's application, modify it or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different 594
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outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.

Parties to the proceeding may review PG&E's application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information about the Public Advocates Office, please call 1-415-703-1584, email: [email protected] or visit PubllcAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov.

Where can I get more Information?

CONTACT PG&E
If you have questions about PG&E's filing, please contact PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. For TTY, call 1-800-652-4712. Para obtener m^s informacion sobre c6mo este cambio podria afectar su page mensual, Name al 1-800-660-6789 • 1-800-893-9555.

If you would like an electronic copy of the filing and exhibits, please write to the address below:

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
2023 ERRA Forecast Application (A.22-05-029)
P.O. Box 7442
San Francisco, OA 94120

CONTACT CPUC
Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2205029 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding. Your participation by providing your thoughts on PG&E's request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.

If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC's Public Advisor's Office at:

Email: [email protected]
Mali: CPUC
Public Advisor's Office
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, OA 94102
Gail: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074
Please reference 2023 ERRA Forecast Application A.22-05-029 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter.
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“Oroville – California's best opportunity for a safe and diverse quality of life” City of Oroville

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1735 Montgomery Street
Oroville, CA 95965-4897
(530) 538-2535 FAX (530) 538-2468
www.cityoforoville.org
NOTICE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2022

CITY OF OROVILLE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the provisions of the California Election Code that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Oroville on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for election to the following positions:
• For one (1) City Council Member for District A for a four-year term • For one (1) City Council Member for District B for a four-year term • For one (1) City Council Member for District F for a four-year term • For one (1) City Mayor for a for a four-year term
• For one (1) City Treasurer for a four-year term
The nomination period for these offices opens at 8:30 a.m. on July 18, 2022 and closes at 11:00 a.m. on August 12, 2022. Nomination petitions and candidate forms will only be issued and received during the City Clerk’s Office normal public office hours, TuesdayThursday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. by appointment. The City Clerk’s Office will be open on Monday, July 18, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. to issue and accept nomination papers. The deadline to file nomination petitions and required forms is August 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

If no one, or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed in the State of California’s Elections Code, section 10229.

Official forms for eligible candidates desiring to file for an elective office may be obtained in the City Clerk’s office at Oroville City Hall, 1735 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA. It is recommended that candidates make an appointment and allow 60 minutes to review the candidate nomination process and necessary documents to be returned. Please contact the City Clerk’s office to schedule an appointment by telephone:
(530) 538-2535; by email [email protected] or in person City Hall at 1735 Montgomery Street.

The polls will be open on November 8, 2022 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

By: Jackie Glover, Assistant City Clerk
Date of publication: July 5, 2022 and July 16, 2022
Jackie Glover

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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