Extension of Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
Process Thresholds for Housing Projects
City Council Meeting
April 12, 2022
Purpose
Amend and Extend Interim Regulations allowing housing projects without public hearing through March 31, 2023:
1. 100% Affordable Housing Projects
2. Tier 2 Housing Projects subject to the Housing Accountability Act on parcels of less than 1 acre
Extending the Existing IZO would:
Sustain the current Streamline Review Process for certain housing projects pending certification & implementation of adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element
Allow Adequate Time for Council to Amend the Housing Review Process in the ZO consistent with Program 1A of the Adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element (By-right approvals for housing projects)
Background | Prior City Council Actions
• December 10, 2019 - Council Study Session on Housing Policy • In response to State and Regional directives to increase housing production • Council Direction: staff to proceed with efforts supporting housing production, particularly 100% affordable housing projects.
• March 10, 2020 - Council Adoption: Permit Streamlining Emergency IZO • 100% Affordable Housing Projects
• Tier 2 Housing Projects [compliant with HAA]
• August 25, 2020 - IZO Extended with termination date of January 31, 2022 • Separate Item Adopted: Residential Leasing Regulations [SMMC Chapter 6.22] • January 25, 2022 - IZO Extended with new termination of May 31, 2022 Recommendation
Introduction & Adoption of Emergency IZO
Extend Interim Regulations until March 31, 2023 authorizing 100% affordable housing projects and Tier 2 housing projects, on sites of less than 1 acre, subject to the Housing Accountability Act to be review through an Administrative Process