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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 5 - HE Executive Summary 2.3 r Chula HOUSING ELEMENT Vista o� 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Vision 2020 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Chula Vista General Plan Housing Element details the City's eight-year strategy for the enhancement and preservation of the community, identifies strategies for expanding housing opportunities for the City's various economic segments and provides the official policy guidance for local decision-making related to housing. The Housing Element of the General Plan provides the implementation mechanisms for effectively addressing housing needs in Chula Vista throughout the 2021-2029 planning period. The Housing Element provides in-depth analysis of the City's population, economic and housing stock characteristics as required by State law. The Element also provides a comprehensive evaluation of existing programs and policies of the 2013-2020 Housing Element to determined necessary revisions to meet current needs. Through this analysis, the City has identified goals, objectives, policies and program actions that directly address the current needs of Chula Vista's population. The Housing Element is organized into two policy components and includes a number of Appendices to supplement the development of the Housing Element's Policy and Implementation Plan: 1. Introduction Explains the purpose, process and contents of the Housing Element. 2. Goals, Policies & Details specific policies and programs the City of Chula Vista Implementation Plan will carry out over the five-year period to address the City's housing goals. Appendix A Provides the required demographic analysis and needs. Appendix B Provides an analysis of constraints and the City's zoning that may require amendment to facilitate the development and provision of housing to meet the various housing needs of the community. Page H-v �F.,c A°;,Ra HOUSING ELEMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Appendix C Provides an adequate Sites Inventory which includes an inventory of sites to meet the estimated RHNA need throughout the planning period. Appendix D Provides an analysis of affordable housing that may be at risk of converting to market rate housing within the next 10 years and programs for the preservation of the identified housing. Appendix E The Fair Housing Assessment analyzes the conditions that may limit the range of housing choices or hamper a person's access to housing and develops solutions to mitigate or remove such impediments. Appendix F An evaluation of the previous Housing Element for the 2013- 2021 planning period (5th cycle). Appendix G Provides a summary of the community engagement activities that occurred throughout the development of the Housing Element document. The State of California's historic actions and investments since the City's last Housing Element was adopted and certified in 2013, has had significant impact on the development of this Housing Element and the various policies and programs to address its obligations under the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and to ensure compliance with the various and significant State legislation. State legislation has focused on tackling the ongoing and critical housing affordability crisis by removing local barriers to housing construction, speeding up new development, incentivizing and funding for housing production, equity and accessibility of housing to overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities, and accountability of local jurisdictions to the State. As the centerpiece of the Housing Element, the Policy and Implementation Plan provides focused attention to needs, challenges and opportunities particularly for those economically disadvantaged populations, given the City's obligations under various state laws and the limited financial resources available to the City. While the goals remain consistent with the 2013-2020 Housing Element, a number of new policies and programs are incorporated into this Housing Element based upon new state legislation and are summarized below: Page H-vi City of Chula Vista General Plan y Chula HOUSING ELEMENT Vista o� 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Vision 2020 Goal 1 Promote Housing that Helps to Create Safe, Livable, and Sustainable Neighborhoods Continuing Preservation and improvement of housing through rehabilitation, enforcement, energy efficiency and conservation measures, inspection programs and Programs/Policies neighborhood revitalization. New Regulations for short term vacation rentals in residential zones as a means to preserve the City's long term housing stock. Goal 2 Facilitate the Construction and Provision of Quality Housing to Meet the City's Diverse Needs (by Type, size, ownership level, and income levels) Annual reporting to State HCD of housing production and progress. Adequate water and sewer services for future residential development. Emergency shelters in I-L and C-T zones and transitional and Continuing supportive housing in residential zones. Support private shared living arrangements. Permit Single Room Occupancy residences (SROs) in multifamily zones. Permit by right Qualified Employee Housing in a zoning district Programs/Policies that permits agricultural uses by right. Opportunities to modify Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (Zoning Code) to provide more certainty and flexibility in the application and permitting process and for consistency with state law. Improve project tracking system and electronic plan reviews Revised and monitor processing times to reduce review times and costs. Improve the efficiency of the development review process and find opportunities to streamline the permitting process to remove unnecessary barriers. Review nongovernmental constraints impeding residential development and address where possible. Page H-vii c.iA.-VK., HOUSING ELEMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In compliance with Senate Bill(SB)166, ensure that the housing element inventory of identified sites can accommodate its share of the regional housing need at any time in the planning period for each of the income categories, also referred to as "No Net Loss." Programs would include monitoring/tracking of all residential developments and acreage, required findings for projects developed at less than the capacity identified, housing impact statements for discretionary actions (meeting RHNA), and enforce housing density minimums. Consider residential developments for lower income households as a by right use and as a public benefit within land designated as community purpose facilities (CPF). Review of parking standards and, if appropriate, revise or adopt new standards for affordable, senior-aged, mixed-use, and transit-oriented housing projects. New Review and, if necessary, revise and develop design guidelines and development standards to adopt more clear and objective standards related to the architectural review of residential and mixed-use residential developments consistent with the Housing Accountability Act, SB 35, and SB 2162. In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 671, local governments must include in their General Plan housing elements plans to incentivize and promote the creation of affordable Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Programs will include outreach, monitoring and mid-cycle review of ADUs and explore the acceptance of permit ready plans, an amnesty program for existing ADUS, and accommodation of movable Tiny Houses as a separate regulated use. In accordance with AB 2162 and AB 101, require approval "by right"of supportive housing with up to 50 units and low barrier navigation centers for the homeless. Page H-viii City of Chula Vista General Plan y Chula HOUSING ELEMENT Vista o� 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Vision 2020 Goal 3 Create opportunities for affordable housing, particularly in vulnerable areas AND in areas of opportunity Work with owners of "at-risk" assisted housing developments whose restrictions are due to expire by 2029 with outreach to residents, information, and compliance with state noticing requirements. Monitoring of new housing and destroyed/converted housing units within the Coastal zone for replacement in compliance with state law. Seek to reduce or eliminate potential constraints to the development of affordable housing and implement feasible Continuing strategies. Provide first time homebuyer assistance and support homeownership development and financing. Review the feasibility of implementing a program to mitigate the displacement of residents as a result of the conversion of Programs/Policies residential rental units to ownership housing. Implement mobile home space rent review, protect the rights of residents upon closure/conversion of mobilehome/trailer parks, and promote resident ownership of mobilehome parks, if feasible. Review the Balanced Communities policy for its feasibility in making progress towards the very low and low-income RHNA allocations, specifically looking at a supportable increase in the affordable requirement, threshold of applicability, adoption of an Ordinance, and review of the in lieu housing fee. Revised Update the City's Density Bonus program to reflect various changes to state law (AB 1763 and AB 2345), particularly providing significant incentives for 100 percent affordable housing and those that are transit oriented (e.g. no density maximums and reduced/no parking). Page H-ix c.iA.-VK., HOUSING ELEMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In compliance with SB 330, developers demolishing housing need to replace any restricted affordable or rent-controlled units (under State Rent Control) and comply with specified requirements, including the provision of relocation assistance and o right of first refusal in the new housing to displaced occupants. New Develop on incentive program that will facilitate the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units(JADUs)affordable to very low-income households. Track lower income housing units by Council District to ensure o balanced and equitable distribution of affordable housing throughout the City. Goal 4 Promote equitable and accessible housing options and resources. Work with regional and local partners to identify, address and eliminate housing discrimination as identified in the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for affordable housing to lower income households. Make available funds accrued in the City's Housing Assistance funds to increase, preserve,and enhance housing affordable to individuals or families. Offer certain waivers or deferral of development impact fees Programs/Policies Continuing for affordable housing projects as allowed in the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC). Support organizations to provide educational programs, loan counseling, and materials for potential homeowners on home maintenance, improvement, and financial management. Encourage local faith-based organizations to work together to provide services and housing (i.e. Participation in the interfaith shelter network rotating shelter). Work with regional agencies to identify the annual and seasonal need for homeless in Chula Vista. Page H-x City of Chula Vista General Plan y Chula HOUSING ELEMENT Vista o� 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Vision 2020 The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego administers and allocates Housing Choice Vouchers for the residents of Chula Vista. Make available on the City's website, public/civic center public counters and by City personnel in regular contact with the community information and resources for basic needs. Compile, maintain and publicize a list of federal,state, regional, and local community assistance programs that may be available Continuing to residents. Collaborate with service providers and other Agencies to promote and disseminate information to the general public, including underrepresented communities and special needs population groups. Implement a City-wide policy to provide services to persons with limited English proficiency. Incorporate public input and participation in the design and development of City housing plans and policies. Implement the City's Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance to review requests to modify zoning and development standards Revised to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Develop materials and outreach methods to increase public awareness and ease of access to policies, programs and processes addressing reasonable accommodation. Adopt on Environmental Justice Element os on additional Element of the City's General Plan. Develop materials and outreach methods that explain SB 35 and AB 2162 related to streamlining the approval of housing projects with of least 50%of the units dedicated os affordable and supportive housing projects. New Work with the community to achieve community support for housing of o variety of income levels. Connect students with affordable housing options in Chula Vista. The City will develop informational materials on available housing options, housing assistance, and make the housing resource information available. Page H-xi c.iA.-VK., HOUSING ELEMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Fiscal Considerations While the City affirms its commitment towards meeting the community's housing needs, it is nevertheless incumbent on the City to acknowledge that the Housing Policy and Implementation Plan is but one of a large number of programs competing for the finite fiscal resources of the City. As such, it is not possible to subject this Housing Policy and Implementation Plan to strict budgetary scrutiny. In addition, there may be legal requirements affecting future encumbrances of funds, as well as demands in other areas requiring the City to make difficult decisions on budgetary priorities. Page H-xi i City of Chula Vista General Plan