Prohousing Designation Program Application
State of California
Governor Gavin Newsom
Lourdes Castro Ramírez, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
Gustavo Velasquez, Director
Department of Housing and Community Development
Megan Kirkeby, Deputy Director
Division of Housing Policy Development
2020 West El Camino, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-development/prohousing Email: [email protected]
July 2021
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Prohousing Designation Program Application Package
Instructions
The applicant is applying for a Prohousing D esignation under the Prohousing Designation Program (“Prohousing” or “Program”), which is administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) pursuant to Government Code section 65589.9.
The Program creates incentives for Jurisdictions that are compliant with Housing Element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing Policies. These incentives will take the form of additional points or other preference in the scoring of applications for competitive housing and infrastructure programs. The administrators of each such program will determine the value a nd form of the preference.
In order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation, the applicant must accurately complete all sections of this application, including any relevant appendices. The Department reserves the right to request additional clarifying information from the applicant.
This application is subject to Government Code section 65589.9, and to the regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) adopted by the Department in promulgation thereof (“Regulations”).
All capitalized terms i n this application shall have the meanings set forth in Section 6601 of the Regulations.
All applicants must submit a complete, signed application package to the Department , in electronic format, in order to be considered for a Prohousing Designation. Please direct electronic copies of the completed application package to the following email address:
A complete application will include all items identified in the Application Checklist.
In relation to Appendix 1, the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program, please use strikethrough and underline if proposing any modifications to the text of the Resolution.
Appendix 2, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule, applies only if an application includes proposed policies.
Appendix 3, Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet, includes a blank template to be completed by the applicant as part of the application, as well as a Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet with an example of how this template may be completed.
Appendix 4 lists examples of Prohousing Policies with enhancement factors to aid applicants in understanding how enhancement factors may be applied.
Appendix 5 is where the applicant will include any additional information and supporting documentation for the application.
If you have questions regarding this application or the Program, or if you require technical assistance in preparing this application, please email [email protected].
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Application Checklist
Yes No
Application Information ☒ ☐
Certification and Acknowledgement ☐ ☐
The Legislative Information form is completed. ☒ ☐
The Threshold Requirements Checklist is completed. ☒ ☐ A duly adopted and certified Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program is included in the application package. (See Appendix 1 for the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (New 04/21) form.)
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If applicable, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule is completed. (See Appendix 2.)
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The Project Proposal Scoring Sheet is completed. (See Appendix 3 for the Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and the Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet)
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Additional information and supporting documentation (Applicant to provide as Appendix 5)
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Application Information
Applicant (Jurisdiction): City of Riverside
Applicant Mailing Address: 3900 Main Street, 3rd Floor
City: Riverside
ZIP Code: 92522
Website: www.riversideca.gov/cedd
Authorized Representative Name Mike Futrell
Authorized Representative Title: City Manager
Phone: 951-826-5800
Email: [email protected]
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Contact Person Name: Matthew Taylor
Contact Person Title: Senior Planner
Phone: 951-826-5800
Email: [email protected]
Proposed Total Score (Based on
Appendix 3):
50 CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
As authorized by the Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (Resolution No. ), which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if set forth in full, I hereby submit this full and complete application on behalf of the applicant.
I certify that all information and representations set forth in this application are true and correct.
I further certify that any proposed Prohousing Policy identified herein will be enacted within two (2) years of the date of this application submittal.
I acknowledge that this application constitutes a public record under the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code, § 6250 et seq.) and is therefore subject to public disclosure by the Department.
Signature: __________________________________________
Name and Title: ______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
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Legislative Information
District Number Legislator’s Name
Federal
Congressional
District
41 Mark Takano
State
Assembly
District
60 Sabrina Cervantes
State
Senate
District
31 Richard Roth
Applicants can find their respective State Senate representatives at https://www.senate.ca.gov/, and their respective State Assembly representatives at https://www.assembly.ca.gov/
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Threshold Requirements Checklist
The applicant meets the following threshold requirements in accordance with Section 6604 of the Regulations:
Yes No
The applicant is a Jurisdiction. ☒ ☐
The applicant has adopted a Compliant Housing Element. ☒ ☐ The applicant has submitted or will submit a legally sufficient Annual Progress Report prior to designation.
☒ ☐
The applicant has completed, on or before the relevant statutory deadlines, any rezone program or zoning that is necessary to remain in compliance with Government Code section 65583, subdivision (c)(1). ☒ ☐
The applicant is in compliance, at the time of the application, with applicable state housing law, including, but not limited to, Housing Element Law; “No Net Loss” Law (Gov. Code, § 65863); the Housing Accountability Act (Gov. Code, § 65589.5); State Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code, § 65915 et seq.); laws relating to the imposition of school facilities fees or other requirements (Gov. Code, § 65995 et seq.); Least Cost Zoning Law (Gov. Code, § 65913.1); the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (Stats. 2019, ch. 654); and antidiscrimination law (Gov. Code, § 65008).
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The applicant has duly adopted and certified a Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (A true and correct copy of the resolution is included in this application package.)
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Project Proposal
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1A Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total or income category.
3 1B Permitting missing middle housing uses (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) by right in existing low-density, single-family residential zones.
3 1C Sufficient sites, including rezoning, to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the current or draft RHNA, whichever is greater, by total or income category. These points shall not be awarded if the applicant earns three points pursuant to Category (1)(A) above.
2 1D Density bonus programs which exceed statutory requirements by 10 percent or more.
2 1E Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit law (e.g., permitting more than one ADU or JADU per single-family lot).
These policies shall be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above.
2 1F Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code sections 65852.2; adopting vehicular parking ratios that are less than the relevant ratio thresholds at subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of Government Code section 65915, subdivision (p)(1); or adopting maximum parking requirements at or less than ratios pursuant to Government Code section 65915, subdivision (p).
2 1G Zoning to allow for residential or mixed uses in one or more non- residential zones (e.g., commercial, light industrial). Qualifying non- residential zones do not include open space or substantially similar zones.
1 1H Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to promote greater development intensity. Potential areas of focus include floor area ratio; height limits; minimum lot or unit sizes; setbacks; and allowable dwelling units per acre. These policies must be separate from any qualifying policies under Category (1)(B) above. 1 DRAFT
1I Establishment of a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone, as defined in Government Code section 65620, or a housing sustainability district, as defined in Government Code section 66200.
1 1J Demonstrating other zoning and land use actions that measurably support the Acceleration of Housing Production.
1 Project Proposal
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
2A Establishment of ministerial approval processes for a variety of housing types, including single-family and multifamily housing. 3 2B Establishment of streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of general plans, community plans, specific plans with accompanying Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and related documents.
2 2C Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level, such as by enabling a by-right approval process or by utilizing statutory and categorical exemptions as authorized by applicable law (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21155.1, 21155.4, 21159.24, 21159.25; Gov. Code, § 65457; Cal Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15303, 15332; Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21094.5, 21099, 21155.2, 21159.28).
2 2D Establishment of permit processes that take less than four months.
Policies under this Category (2)(D) must address all approvals necessary to issue building permits.
2 2E Absence or elimination of public hearings for projects consistent with zoning and the general plan.
2 2F Establishment of consolidated or streamlined permit processes that minimize the levels of review and approval required for projects, and that are consistent with zoning regulations and the general plan. 1 2G Absence, elimination or replacement of subjective development and design standards with objective development and design standards that simplify zoning clearance and improve approval certainty and timing.
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2H Establishment of one-stop-shop permitting processes or a single point of contact where entitlements are coordinated across city approval functions (e.g., planning, public works, building) from entitlement application to certificate of occupancy.
1 2I Priority permit processing or reduced plan check times for ADUs/JADUs, multifamily housing, or homes affordable to lower- or moderate-income households.
1 2J Establishment of a standardized application form for all entitlement applications.
1 2K Practice of publicly posting status updates on project permit approvals on the Internet.
1 2L Limitation on the total number of hearings for any project to three or fewer. Applicants that accrue points pursuant to Category (2)(E) are not eligible for points under this Category (2)(L).
1 2M Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably decrease production timeframes or promote the streamlining of approval processes.
1 Project Proposal
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
3A Waiver or significant reduction of development impact fees for residential development.
3 3B Adoption of ordinances or implementation of other mechanisms that result in less restrictive requirements than Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to reduce barriers for property owners to create ADUs/JADUs. Examples of qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, development standards improvements, permit processing improvements, dedicated ADU/JADU staff, technical assistance programs, and pre-approved ADU/JADU design packages.
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3C Adoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category (3)(A) above, including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for persons with special needs.
1 3D Promoting innovative housing types (e.g., manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, park models) that reduce development costs. 1 3E Measures that reduce costs for transportation-related infrastructure or programs that encourage active modes of transportation or other alternatives to automobiles. Qualifying policies include, but are not limited to, publicly funded programs to expand sidewalks or protect bike/micro-mobility lanes; creation of on-street parking for bikes; transit- related improvements; or establishment of carshare programs. 1 3F Adoption of universal design ordinances pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17959.
1 3G Establishment of pre-approved or prototype plans for missing middle housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) in low-density, single-family residential areas.
1 3H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably reduce construction or development costs.
1 Project Proposal
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
4A Establishment of local housing trust funds or collaboration on a regional housing trust fund.
2 4B Provide grants or low-interest loans for ADU/JADU construction affordable to lower- and moderate-income households.
2 4C A comprehensive program that complies with the Surplus Land Act (Gov. Code, § 54220 et seq.) and that makes publicly owned land available for affordable housing, or for multifamily housing projects with the highest feasible percentage of units affordable to lower income households. A qualifying program may utilize mechanisms such as land 2 DRAFT
donations, land sales with significant write-downs, or below-market land leases.
4D Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool that, to the extent feasible, directly supports housing developments in an area where at least 20 percent of the residences will be affordable to lower income households. 2 4E Directed residual redevelopment funds to affordable housing. 1 4F Development and regular (at least biennial) use of a housing subsidy pool, local or regional trust fund, or other similar funding source. 1 4G Prioritization of local general funds for affordable housing. 1 4H Demonstration of other actions, not listed above, that quantifiably promote, develop, or leverage financial resources for housing. 1 Project Proposal
Enhancement Factors
The Department shall utilize enhancement factors to increase the point scores of Prohousing Policies. Each Prohousing Policy will receive extra points for enhancement factors in accordance with the chart below.
Category Prohousing Policy Description Points
1 Policy that represents one element of a unified, multi-faceted strategy to promote multiple planning objectives, such as efficient land use, access to public transportation, affordable housing, climate change solutions, and/or hazard mitigation.
2 2 Policies that promote development consistent with the state planning priorities pursuant to Government Code section 65041.1. 1 3 Policies that diversify planning and target community and economic development investments (housing and non-housing) to improve lower opportunity areas. Such areas include, but are not limited to, Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, and
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disadvantaged communities pursuant to California Senate Bill 535 (2012).
4 Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower income households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to lower income households. 1 5 Rezoning and other policies that support high-density development in Location Efficient Communities.
1 6 Rezoning and other policies that result in a net gain of housing capacity while concurrently mitigating development impacts on or from Environmentally Sensitive or Hazardous Areas.
1 7 Zoning policies that increase housing choices and affordability in High Resource and Highest Resource areas, as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps.
1 8 Other policies that involve meaningful actions towards affirmatively furthering fair housing pursuant to Government Code section 8899.50, including, but not limited to, outreach campaigns, updated zoning codes, and expanded access to financing support.
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Project Proposal Scoring Sheet Instructions
The Department shall validate applicants’ scores based on the extent to which each identified Prohousing Policy contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production. The Department shall assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies in accordance with Government Code section 65589.9, subdivision (f)(2), and Sections 6605 and 6606 of the Regulations.
The Department shall further assess applicants’ Prohousing Policies using the following four scoring categories: Favorable Zoning and Land Use; Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes; Reduction of Construction and Development Costs; and Providing Financial Subsidies. Applicants shall demonstrate that they have enacted or proposed at least one policy that significantly contributes to the Acceleration of Housing Production in each of the four categories. A Prohousing Designation requires a total score of 30 points or more across all four categories.
Instructions
Please utilize one row of the Scoring Sheet for each Prohousing Policy.
• Category Number: Select the relevant category number from the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. Where appropriate, applicants may utilize a category number more than once. • Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy: Set forth a brief description of the enacted or proposed Prohousing Policy.
• Enacted or Proposed: Identify the Prohousing Policy as enacted or proposed. For proposed Prohousing Policies, please complete Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule. • Documentation Type: For enacted Prohousing Policies, identify the relevant documentary evidence (e.g., resolution, zoning code provisions). For proposed Prohousing Policies, identify the documentation which shows that implementation of the policy is pending.
• Web Links/Electronic Copies: Insert the Web link(s) to the relevant documentation or indicate that electronic copies of the documentation have been attached to this application as Appendix 5. • Points: Enter the appropriate number of points using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. • Enhancement Category Number (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the appropriate category number using the relevant Project Proposal list in this application. • Enhancement Points (optional): If utilizing an enhancement factor for a particular Prohousing Policy, enter the point(s) for that Prohousing Policy.
• Total Points: Add the enhancement point(s) to the Prohousing Policy’s general point score.
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Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (New 04/21)
Appendix 1: Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program
Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (New 04/21)
RESOLUTION NO. [INSERT RESOLUTION NUMBER]
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF
THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING
DESIGNATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Government Code section 65589.9 established the Prohousing Designation Program (“PDP” or “Program”), which creates incentives for jurisdictions that are compliant with state housing element requirements and that have enacted Prohousing local policies; and
WHEREAS, such jurisdictions will be designated Prohousing, and, as such, will receive additional points or other preference during the scoring of their competitive applications for specified housing and infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) has adopted emergency regulations (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 25, § 6600 et seq.) to implement the Program (“Program Regulations”), as authorized by Government Code section 65589.9, subdivision (d); and
WHEREAS, the City of Riverside, California (“Applicant”) desires to submit an application for a Prohousing Designation (“Application”).
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED THAT:
1. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application to the Department.
2. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it is currently in compliance with applicable state housing law.
3. Applicant acknowledges and confirms that it will continue to comply with applicable housing laws and to refrain from enacting laws, developing policies, or taking other local governmental actions that may or do inhibit or constrain housing production.
Examples of such local laws, policies, and action include moratoriums on development; local voter approval requirements related to housing production; downzoning; and unduly restrictive or onerous zoning regulations, development standards, or
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Formal Resolution for the Prohousing Designation Program (New 04/21)
4. permit procedures. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that it commits itself to affirmatively furthering fair housing pursuant to Government Code section 8899.50.
5. If the Application is approved, Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the Program, and all amendments thereto (the “Program Documents”).
6. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the Application; the terms and conditions specified in the Program Documents; the Program Regulations; and any and all other applicable law.
7. [INSERT THE TITLE OF THE APPLICANT’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY] is authorized to execute and deliver the Application and the Program Documents on behalf of the Applicant for participation in the Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of ________, 20__, by the following vote:
AYES: [Insert #] NOES: [Insert #] ABSENT: [Insert #] ABSTAIN: [Insert #]
The undersigned, [INSERT NAME AND TITLE OF NONSIGNATORY] of Applicant, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of a resolution of the Applicant’s governing body adopted at a duly convened meeting on the date above- mentioned, and that the resolution has not been altered, amended, or repealed.
SIGNATURE: _____________________ DATE: _____________________
NAME: __________________________ TITLE: _____________________
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Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule
Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Proposed Policy
Key Milestones and Milestone Dates Anticipated
Completion Date
Notes
1G Prepare an Adaptive Reuse Ordinance to
encourage redevelopment of underutilized
commercial and industrial properties and allow
by-right residential development in exchange
for providing a certain number of affordable
units in non-residential zones.
SB 2 Program List September 2023
2I The City of Riverside is in the process of
selecting a firm to prepare permit-ready
construction plans for detached ADUs.
- Request for Proposals Released:
May 16, 2022
- Final Questions Due: May 26, 2022
- Responses to Questions Released:
May 31,2022
- Proposals Due: July 29, 2022
- Notification of Tentative Selection:
February 2023
- Anticipated contract award: May
2023
-
September 2023
4A Establishment of an Inclusionary Housing
Fund per proposed Chapter 19.535
See: 19.535.130 Administration
Milestones for proposed Chapter
19.535 Inclusionary Housing:
- Housing & Homelessness Committee
meeting – February 28, 2022
- Council Housing & Homelessness
Committee Report – May 23, 2022
- Proposed Title 19 Amendments
- City Planning Commission Minutes –
August 18, 2022
- Technical Memorandum –
Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee
Analysis
Anticipated City
Council Adoption –
May 2023
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- Inclusionary Housing Program
Summary –Developers
- Planning Commission Hearing –
October 13, 2022
- City Council Workshop – February
2023
- Final Planning Commission Hearing
– March 2023
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Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
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Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation
Type (e.g.,
resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web Links
to Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic Copies
are Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
1F No parking required for ADUs or
JADUs
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1G Policy to prepare an Adaptive
Reuse Ordinance to encourage
redevelopment of underutilized
commercial and industrial
properties and allow by-right
residential development in
exchange for providing a certain
number of affordable units in
non-residential zones.
P Housing
Element Action
Plan
SB2 Program
List
Electronic copy
attached
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1H Higher residential densities are
permissible for projects in the
MU-V and MU-U Zones that
have the potential to serve as
transit-oriented developments.
Increased du/ac and FAR.
E Zoning code Electronic copy
attached
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IJ Ordinance 7574: An ordinance
of the City of Riverside,
California, amending the zoning
map of the City of Riverside
pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of
the Riverside Municipal Code by
rezoning land to allow for future
residential and mixed-use
development consistent with 6th
Cycle 2021-2029 Housing
Element Update.
E Ordinance Electronic copy
attached
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2A The City has a General
Application Form that serves as
an application to determine
completeness consistent with
the Permit Streamlining Act and
to ensure efficient processing
(i.e., without delay). It is used as
part of the ministerial approval
process for a variety of housing
types.
E General
Application
Form
Electronic copy
attached
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2B The City included program-level
CEQA analysis and certification
of its General Plan and Specific
Plans with accompanying
Environmental Impact Reports
(EIR).
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EIR
Electronic copy
attached
2 2
2C Documented practice of
streamlining housing
development at the project level
such as by-right approval for
projects.
E Housing
Element &
Spreadsheet of
past project
streamlining
Electronic copy
attached
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2D At the discretion of the City
Building Official; projects
deemed to be very large,
unusual or complex in nature,
may be designated as Tier 3 and
subject to a 25 working day first
review with a 15 working day
review of resubmittals on a case
by case basis. Tier 3 projects
may include but are not limited
to:
• High Rise Projects
• Multi-story or mixed use, 5
story or larger than 100,000 sq.
ft.
• Projects with multiple buildings
that exceed 50,000 sq. ft. or
larger
• Other unique and complex
projects defined by the Building
Official
E Building Plan
Review 2022
Turnaround
Times
Electronic copy
attached
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2E 19.670.010. Public hearings are
not required for administrative
discretionary actions, although
public notice may be required.
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2F The City established Streamline
Riverside, a streamlined permit
program to significantly reduce
entitlement and building permit
review times and cost for
customers. Those positively
affected by the Streamline
Riverside program include
property owners, business
owners, developers, design
professionals and contractors. It
also contains other elements
such as a streamlined
development review committee
process that includes an option
for early input from all City
Departments through the
Conceptual Design Review
process or comprehensive City-
wide, coordinated review
processes for all entitlements. It
reduces red tape through code
updates to the City Zoning Code,
and others, which move projects
through the process in an
expedited manner. There is a
uniform plan check turnaround
ensures all City teams return
plan review comments by the
same date, creating efficiency
and certainty for customers. The
expedited plan check services
allow one to request quicker
service in times of need for an
additional fee, which can cut
review times in half.
E City Web Page https://www.rivers
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2G Ordinance No. 7592: Chapter
19.443 – Two-Unit
Developments – This is a new
Chapter that establishes
procedures, eligibility
requirements, development
standards and additional
regulations for Two-Unit
Developments. The City has
some ability to apply objective
design standards so long as they
do not prevent the minimum
amount of development
permitted by law. This new
Chapter includes development
regulations and design
standards intended to implement
SB 9 while retaining a
reasonable degree of local
control in addition to promoting
infill housing development. In
addition to minimum standards
and requirements established by
law.
E Ordinance Electronic copy
attached
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2H The City’s Streamline Riverside
provides a one stop shop
permitting process. The One
Stop Shop, located in between
the City Hall lobby and the third
floor, customers are assisted
through a series of work stations
staffed by experts from several
city departments, including
planning, building, fire, utilities,
business license and public
works.
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2I The City of Riverside is in the
process of selecting a firm to
prepare permit-ready
construction plans for detached
ADUs per program HE 4-5 of
their Housing Element.
P Housing
Element and
RFP
Electronic copy
attached
1 1
2K The city publicly posts status
updates on project permit
approvals. See link for
Residential and Commercial
Building Permit Activity Reports:
This dataset is updated weekly
on Friday's.
E City Web Page https://riversideca
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2M The Public Permit Portal enables
developers to remotely submit
Planning applications and
electronic plans, pay fees, track
progress, and more, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. Developers
can begin streamlining their
development projects without
visiting City Hall, waiting in lines
for service, or printing paper
plans.
E City Web Page https://riversideca
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3A City Council adopted a
Residential In-Fill Strategy
Program to encourage the
development of such vacant or
underutilized single family
residential properties meeting
the Program criteria by providing
incentives for quality residential
development and
homeownership.
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Resolution Electronic copy
attached
3 3
3B The City of Riverside’s
Ordinance No. 7592 modifies
ADU regulations and applies
them to MADU’s. Objective
design and development
standards are established for
MADUs to ensure they maintain
compatibility with their
surroundings including screening
of wheels and undercarriage,
exterior finish materials,
windows, doors, roof pitch and
material and other design
considerations.
P Ordinance and
Memorandum
Electronic copy
attached
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3D The City includes Movable
accessory dwelling units
(MADUs) in its municipal code
19.442.010 to provide needed
housing. ADUs, MADUs and
JADUs, as defined in Article X
(Definitions), are permitted in all
residential zones, including all
multi-family and mixed-use
zones that include an existing or
proposed dwelling.
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3E The City has a robust Active
Transportation Plan (ATP) that
encourages alternative modes of
transportation. The ATP is one
component of the Riverside
PACT: Pedestrian Target
Safeguarding Plan, Active
Transportation Plan, a Complete
Streets Ordinance, and a Trails
Master Plan. The PACT includes
an expansion of bicycle and
pedestrian facilities, identifying
evaluating, and prioritizing
bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure projects and
supporting amenities and
detailing implementation.
E Plan Electronic copy
attached
1 1 2 3
3H The City has provided affordable
housing projects gap funding
through city contributions totaling
$16,414,726 for 12 projects.
E Spreadsheet of
projects with
gap funding
Electronic copy
attached
1 1
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4A Establishment of an Inclusionary
Housing Fund per proposed
Chapter 19.535
See: 19.535.130 Administration
P Draft MC 19.535 Electronic copy
attached
2 2
4C The City has given public land
write downs for affordable
housing projects that are new
and under construction. Projects
include 3943 10th Street,
Mulberry, and Bushnell and
Bogart.
E Spreadsheet of
projects with
public write
downs
Electronic copy
attached
2 1 2 4
4E [PENDING INFO FROM CITY]
Directed residual redevelopment
funds to affordable housing
development
E 1 1
4H Rehabilitation Loans: These
loans provide up to $60,000 for
rehabilitation. These loans are
interest-free and payment is
deferred for 30 years for
qualified homeowners. A Deed
of Trust is used to secure the
loan (as a lien on the property).
Deferred loans become due and
payable upon the resale, transfer
of title, refinancing of the
property with cash out, or death
of borrower, whichever comes
first.
E City Web Page https://www.rivers
ideca.gov/homele
sssolutions/housi
ng-
authority/housing
-
programs/housin
g-rehabilitation-
program
1 8 1 2
TOTAL 36 14 50
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Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
Note: This is a Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet; an actual submission may include more specificity when an applicant completes the “Concise Written Description of Prohousing Policy.”
Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
1B Permitted missing
middle housing uses by
allowing duplexes, and
triplexes by right in
existing low-density,
single-family residential
zones.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 6 1 4
1C Sufficient sites to
accommodate 131
percent of the current
RHNA with rezoning by
total or income
category.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
1D Density bonus program
exceeds statutory
requirements by 12
percent.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
1F Reduced parking
requirements for
residential development
as authorized by
Government Code
sections 65852.2.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
1G Zoning that allows
mixed uses in one or
more light industrial
zones.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1H Modified development
standards/other
applicable zoning
provisions to promote
greater development
intensity including floor
area ratio and minimum
lot or unit sizes.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
1J Other zoning and land
use actions that
measurably support the
E Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
Acceleration of Housing
Production.
2B Streamlined program-
level CEQA analysis
and certification of
general plans,
community plans,
specific plans with
accompanying
Environmental Impact
Reports (EIR), and
related documents.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
2G Absence of subjective
development and
design standards with
objective development
and design standards.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
2I Priority permit
processing or reduced
plan check times for
ADUs/JADUs.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
1 1 2 3
2M Other actions that
quantifiably decrease
production timeframes.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
3A Waiver of residential
development impact
fees.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
3 3
3B Adopted ordinances
that result in less
restrictive requirements
than Government Code
sections 65852.2 and
65852.22.
P Resolution Electronic
copy attached
2 1 2 4
3E Measures that reduce
costs for transportation-
related infrastructure.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
3H Other actions that
quantifiably reduce
construction or
development costs.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
1 1
4A Local housing trust
funds.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2
4C Surplus Land Act
program making
publicly owned land
available for affordable
housing.
E Zoning code Electronic
copy attached
2 2 1 3
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Category
Number
Concise Written
Description of
Prohousing Policy
Enacted
or
Proposed
Documentation Type
(e.g., resolution,
zoning code)
Insert Web
Links to
Documents or
Indicate that
Electronic
Copies are
Attached as
Appendix 5
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total Points
4E Directed residual
redevelopment funds to
affordable housing.
E Zoning code 1 1
4G Prioritization of local
general funds for
affordable housing.
E Zoning code 1 1
4H Other actions, that
leverage financial
resources for housing.
E Zoning code 1 1
TOTAL 31 12 43
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Appendix 4: Examples of Prohousing Policies with Enhancement Factors
If a Prohousing Policy incorporates any of the enhancement factors specified in the Project Proposal Enhancement Factors chart, it will receive extra points as indicated therein.
Examples of such qualifying Prohousing Policies include the following:
Category 1: Favorable Zoning and Land Use
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in Location Efficient Communities
• Rezoning sufficient sites to accommodate 150 percent or greater of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation by total or income category, including sites in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Rezoning to accommodate 125 to 149 percent of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations. • Expanding density bonus programs to exceed statutory requirements by 10 percent or more in Location Efficient Communities.
• Reducing or eliminating parking requirements for residential development as authorized by Government Code section 65852.2 in Location Efficient Communities. • Increasing allowable density in low-density, single-family residential areas beyond the requirements of state Accessory Dwelling Unit law in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Modification of development standards and other applicable zoning provisions to promote greater development intensity in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Coupling rezoning actions with policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower income households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to lower income households.
Category 2: Acceleration of Housing Production Timeframes
• Ministerial approval processes for multifamily housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Streamlined, program-level CEQA analysis and certification of specific plans in Location Efficient Communities.
• Documented practice of streamlining housing development at the project level in downtown commercial corridors and other infill locations. • Expedited permit processing for housing affordable to lower income households in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
Category 3: Reduction of Construction and Development Costs
• Fee waivers for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
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• Fee waivers or reductions for higher density housing in downtown commercial corridors or other infill locations.
• Measures that reduce costs and leverage financial resources for transportation-related infrastructure or programs in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Adoption of universal design ordinances to increase housing choices and affordability for persons with disabilities in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Permitting innovative housing types, such as manufactured homes, recreational vehicles or park models, in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
Category 4: Providing Financial Subsidies
• Targeting local housing trust funds to acquisition or rehabilitation of existing affordable units, or to affordable units at risk of converting to market rate uses, in Low Resource and High Segregation & Poverty areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Marketing grants and other financial products for ADUs/JADUs in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing in High Resource and Highest Resource areas (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps).
• Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool in a Low Resource or High Segregation & Poverty area (as designated in the most recently updated TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps). • Directing residual redevelopment funds or general funds to conservation or preservation of affordable housing in areas at high risk of displacement.
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Appendix 5: Additional Information and Supporting Documentation
1G_Riverside Action Plan, refer to pg. 10
1J_Ordinance 7574, refer to pg. 1
2A_General Application Form
2B_Final Environmental Impact Report
2B_Draft EIR Appendices Vol2
2C_Housing Element Six Cycle 2021-2029, refer to pg. 16 2C_Projects for Streamline Riverside
2D_Building Plan Review Turnaround Times 2022
2G_Ordinance No 7592, refer to pg. 34
2I_Housing Element Six Cycle 2021-2029, refer to pg. 21 2I_RFP-2183 Permit Ready ADU
2J_General Application Form
3A_Infill Residential Development Program
3B_City Council Memorandum ADU
3B_Ordinance No 7592, refer to pg. 29
3E_Riverside PACT Section 4 (Active Transportation Plan), refer to pg. 4-6 3H_Affordable Projects Gap Funding
4A_19.535.130 Inclusionary Housing Draft Ordinance, refer to pg. 8 through 9 4A_Planning Commission Memorandum Report, refer to pg. 2 4A_City of Riverside Inclusionary Housing Program Study 4A_ Affordability Standards (Report Attachment
4B_Manufactured ADU Financing Program Flyer
4C_ Affordable Projects Land Write Downs
4G_FY 2022-2024 Biennial Budget, refer to pg. 227
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