Exhibit 2 - Prohousing Designation Program Application Draft — Santa Ana City Council, December 5, 2023

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

Prohousing Designation Program Application Package
Instructions

The applicant is applying for a Prohousing Designation 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 applicati ons for competitive housing and infrastructure programs. The administrators of each such program will determine the value and 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 in this application shall have the meanings set forth in Section 6601 of the Regulations.

All applicants must submit a complete, sign ed 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:

[email protected].

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].

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.)
☐ ☐
If applicable, the Proposed Policy Completion Schedule is completed. (See Appendix 2.)
☒ ☐
The Project Proposal Scoring Sheet is completed. (See Appendix 3 for the Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and the Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet)
☒ ☐
Additional information and supporting documentation (Applicant to provide as Appendix 5)
☐ ☐

Application Information

Applicant (Jurisdiction): City of Santa Ana
Applicant Mailing Address: 20 Civic Center Plaza
City: Santa Ana
ZIP Code: 92705
Website: https://www.santa-ana.org/
Authorized Representative Name Steven Mendoza
Authorized Representative Title: Acting City Manager
Phone: 714-647-5200
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person Name: Holli Safran
Contact Person Title: Associate Planner
Phone: 714-667-2746
Email: [email protected]
Proposed Total Score (Based on
Appendix 3):
46 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: _______________________________________________

Legislative Information

District Number Legislator’s Name

Federal
Congressional
District

46 Lou Correa

State
Assembly
District

68 Avelino Valencia

State
Senate
District

34 Thomas J. Umberg

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/

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).
☒ ☐
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.)
☐ ☐

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 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.
1 2H Establishment of one-stop-shop permitting processes or a single point of contact where entitlements are coordinated across city approval functions (e.g., planning, public works, 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.
2 3C Adoption of other fee reduction strategies separate from Category (3)(A) above, including fee deferrals and reduced fees for housing for persons with special needs.
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 donations, land sales with significant write-downs, or below-market land leases.
2 4D Establishment of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District or similar local financing tool that, to the extent feasible, directly supports housing developments in an area where at least 20 percent of the residences will be affordable to lower income households. 2 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
disadvantaged communities pursuant to California Senate Bill 535 (2012).
1 4 Policies that go beyond state law requirements in reducing displacement of lower income households and conserving existing housing stock that is affordable to lower income households. 1 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.
1 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.

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
[INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY]

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 [INSERT THE NAME OF THE CITY OR COUNTY] (“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 permit procedures. Applicant further acknowledges and confirms that it commits itself to affirmatively furthering fair housing pursuant to Government Code section 8899.50.

4. 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”).

5. 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.

6. [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: _____________________

Appendix 2: Proposed Policy Completion Schedule

Category
Number
Concise Written Description of
Proposed Policy
Key Milestones and
Milestone Dates
Anticipated
Completion
Date
Notes
1H Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
- RFP released
on February
21, 2023
- Consultant
awarded at the
October 17,
2023 City
Council
Meeting
- Kickoff meeting
for Zoning
Code update
scheduled for
November
2023
May 2025 - Develop a Unified
Development Code with the
intent to modernize and
update the existing zoning
districts to incorporate best
practices for ease of use and
consistent application
- Establish a single
implementation section for all
application types (residential
and non-residential) with
clear procedures for zoning
related applications, and
identify opportunities for
process simplification and
flexibility consistent with
identified community goals
and proposed objectives
- Draw upon the successes of
existing, newer SPs and SDs
to inform the zoning district
standards for the Focus
Areas
- Absorb as many of the built-
out SDs as possible into
newly-created zoning
districts

2E City plans to update the
development review processes and
standards for the Metro East Mixed
Use Overlay Zone and Harbor
Mixed Use Transit Corridor Specific
Plan areas to streamline and
incentivize by-right housing and
mixed use developments. These
eliminate the need for public
hearings consistent with zoning
and general plan.
- RFP released
on February
21, 2023
- Consultant
awarded at the
October 17,
2023 City
Council
Meeting
- Kickoff meeting
for Zoning
Code update
scheduled for
November
2023
May 2025 - Develop a Unified
Development Code with the
intent to modernize and
update the existing zoning
districts to incorporate best
practices for ease of use and
consistent application
- Establish a single
implementation section for all
application types (residential
and non-residential) with
clear procedures for zoning
related applications, and
identify opportunities for
process simplification and
flexibility consistent with
identified community goals
and proposed objectives
- Draw upon the successes of
existing, newer SPs and SDs
to inform the zoning district
standards for the Focus
Areas
- Absorb as many of the built-
out SDs as possible into
newly-created zoning
districts
2G City plans to create comprehensive
objective design standards as part
of the Zoning Code Update to
address the unique needs of
residential/mixed-use products and
provide a level of development
- RFP released
on February
21, 2023
- Consultant
awarded at the
October 17,
May 2025 - Develop a Unified
Development Code with the
intent to modernize and
update the existing zoning
districts to incorporate best

design certainty to the community
and developers alike
2023 City
Council
Meeting
- Kickoff meeting
for Zoning
Code update
scheduled for
November
2023
practices for ease of use and
consistent application
- Establish a single
implementation section for all
application types (residential
and non-residential) with
clear procedures for zoning
related applications, and
identify opportunities for
process simplification and
flexibility consistent with
identified community goals
and proposed objectives
- Draw upon the successes of
existing, newer SPs and SDs
to inform the zoning district
standards for the Focus
Areas
- Absorb as many of the built-
out SDs as possible into
newly-created zoning
districts

Appendix 3: Project Proposal Scoring Sheet and Sample Project Proposal Scoring Sheet

Project Proposal Scoring Sheet
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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
1A Santa Ana HE
identifies 6,914
housing pipeline
projects. This is
220% of its
RHNA allocation.

E Housing Element
Update Page C-7
Housing
Element Pg.

C-7 electronic
copy
attached
3 3
1B Santa Ana
allows for urban
lot splits and 2
unit projects
within single
family residential
zones
E Ordinance https://library.
municode.co
m/ca/santa_a
na/ordinance
s/code_of_or
dinances?no
deId=112617
4 3 2 1 4
1G Metro East
Mixed Use
Overlay Zone
(MEMU): The
MEMU overlay
zone allows for
high-intensity,
mixed use in a
E Plan https://www.s
anta-
ana.org/docu
ments/metro-
east-mixed-
use-overlay-
zone-2018/
1 5 1 2

Zoning Code
Update
P RFP Electronic
Copy
Attached
1 1
1J Harbor Mixed
Use Transit
Corridor Specific
Plan (SP-2):
existing housing
units in this
specific plan
area (in 2013)
was 739, This
specific plan
zoning allows for
1,726-4,623
potential housing
units.

E Land Use Plan https://www.s
anta-
ana.org/docu
ments/land-
use-plan-and-
development-
standards/
1 1 2 3

ADUs in Santa
Ana are
permitted by
right in all zoning
districts that
allow residential
uses (B-11).

Multiple-family
housing is
permitted by
right within all
zones covered
by the TZC.

E Housing Element
Update Page B-
46, B-11
Electronic
Copy
Attached
3 3
2B The City
included
program-level
CEQA analysis
E Environmental
Documents
https://www.s
anta-
ana.org/gene
ral-plan-
2 2

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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
and certification
of its General
Plan with
accompanying
Environmental
Impact Reports
(EIR).
environmenta
l-documents/
2D Permit
processing
timeframe for
condominiums
and multi-family
residences that
require
discretionary
actions take up
to 3 months
while single-
family
residences are
approved
typically within 2-
4 weeks.

E Housing Element
Update Page B-42
Electronic
Copy
Attached
2 2

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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
2E City plans to
update the
development
review
processes and
standards for the
Metro East
Mixed Use
Overlay Zone
and Harbor
Mixed Use
Transit Corridor
Specific Plan
areas to
streamline and
incentivize by-
right housing and
mixed-use
developments.

These eliminate
the need for
public hearings
consistent with
zoning and
general plan.

P Housing Element
Update Page 43
Electronic
Copy
Attached
2 2

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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
2F As part of the
Transit Zoning
Code that
applies to an
identified
Specific
Development
Area,
applications that
are consistent
with the
applicable
standards of the
code and
permitted are to
be approved
administratively
(by-right
approvals).

E Zoning Code https://library.
municode.co
m/ca/santa_a
na/codes/cod
e_of_ordinan
ces?nodeId=
div1
1 1
2G City plans to
create
comprehensive
objective design
standards as
part of the
P Housing Element
Update Page 43-
44 Electronic
Copy
Attached
1 1

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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
Zoning Code
Update to
address the
unique needs of
residential/mixed
-use products
and provide a
level of
development
design certainty
to the community
and developers
alike
2K The City utilizes
an interactive
projects map to
provide details
and updates of
ongoing projects.

E Online Map https://storym
aps.arcgis.co
m/stories/e0a
28bb311b040
af86f6194abc
548bbd
1 1
2M City plans to
develop
additional
resources to
support
expedited and
E Web Site https://www.s
anta-
ana.org/pba-
e-plan/

1 1

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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
efficient
development
project review,
such as an
applicant guide
or additional
staffing
3B City to publish
pre-approved
ADU prototype
plans to provide
greater certainty
and quality in the
development of
such housing.

E https://www.s
anta-
ana.org/docu
ments/pre-
approved-
accessory-
dwelling-unit-
adu-hold-
harmless-
statement/
2 1 2 4
3E Central Santa
Ana Complete
Streets Plan:

This plan
provides
guidance to
create a network
of bicycle and
E Plan https://storag
e.googleapis.
com/proudcity
/santaanaca/
uploads/2022
/05/Draft-
Central-
Santa-Ana-
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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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
pedestrian
corridors to
connect
destinations to
and from Central
Santa Ana
Complete-
Streets-
Plan.pdf
3H Dedicated
webpage for
ADUs with easy
to follow Q&A.

E Web Site https://www.s
anta-
ana.org/acce
ssory-
dwelling-
units/
1 2 1 2
4A Muncipal Code
Section 41-1909.

City has an
inclusionary
housing fund
which is used to
increase and
improve the
supply of
housing
affordable to
moderate, low,
very low, and
E Zoning Code https://library.
municode.co
m/ca/santa_a
na/codes/cod
e_of_ordinan
ces?nodeId=
PTIITHCO_C
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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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
extremely low
income
households.
4C Housing Policy
HE-2.11: The
City plans to
comply with the
Surplus Land Act
to
promote
affordable
housing
development on
unused or
underutilized
public land.

E RFP Electronic
Copy
Attached
2 2
4E City provides
Successor
Housing Agency
funds with other
sources of
funding to
support the
production
and/or
E Housing Element
Update Page 45
Electronic
Copy
Attached
1 1

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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
rehabilitation of
affordable
housing for
extremely low-,
very low-, and
low-income
families.
4F The City has
worked with the
Orange County
Housing Finance
Trust (OCHFT)
to secure funding
for the following
projects during
2020-2022:

Westview House:
85-unit
permanent
supportive
housing project;
Crossroads: 86-
unit permanent
supportive
housing project;
E Housing Element
Update Page C-29
Electronic
Copy
Attached
1 8 1 2

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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
North Harbor
Village: 91-unit
permanent
supportive
housing project;
FX Residences:
17-unit
permanent
supportive
housing project
4H Housing
Rehabilitation.

The City of
Santa Ana
provides
financing to
acquire and
rehabilitate
multiple-family
apartments, as
affordable to
low and
extremely low-
income
households. The
E Web Site https://www.s
anta-
ana.org/housi
ng-
rehabilitation-
programs/
1 1 2 3

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
Points Enhancement
Category
Number
Enhancement
Points
Total
Points
City’s focus in
past
housing element
cycles was
acquisition and
rehabilitation,
and the City
continues to
facilitate
acquisition and
rehabilitation of
apartment
properties to
increase the
supply of
affordable rental
housing for
families.

Total 33 13 46

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).
 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.

Santa Ana City CouncilDecember 5, 2023

Santa Ana City Council
December 5, 2023