STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
M
arch 6, 2024
K
ent Steffens, City Manager
City of Sunnyvale
456 West Olive Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
D
ear Kent Steffens:
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E: City of Sunnyvale’s 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Adopted Housing element Thank you for submitting the City of Sunnyvale’s (City) Ordinance Number 3225-24 that was adopted February 27, 2024 and received on February 29, 2024. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review, pursuant to Government Code section 65585.
As described in HCD’s February 12, 2024 review, the adopted element meets the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq).
However, the housing element could not be found in substantial compliance until the City has completed necessary rezones that meet statutory requirements. Ordinance Number 3225-24 verifies actions completed pursuant to Government Code sections 65583, subdivision (c) (1) (A) and 65583.2, subdivision (c). As a result, HCD is pleased to find the City has completed actions to address requirements described in HCD’s February 12, 2024 review and the housing element substantially complies with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq).
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CD appreciates the hard work and cooperation the housing element update team provided throughout both the Housing element update and ordinance adoption processes. HCD particularly applauds the efforts of Trudi Ryan, Jenny Carloni and Ryan Dyson. HCD wishes Sunnyvale success in implementing its Housing element and looks forward to following its progress through the General plan annual progress reports required pursuant to Government Code section 65400. If HCD can provide assistance in implementing the Housing element, please contact Shawn Danino, of our staff, at [email protected].
S
incerely,
P
aul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
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