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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
**POST AGENDA**
Date:Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
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considered for approval at the same time with one vote. Councilmembers and staff may request items be
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removed from the Consent Calendar are discussed after the vote on the remaining Consent Calendar items.
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legally require a Public Hearing. Staff may make a presentation and Councilmembers may ask questions of
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Council Actions:
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ORDINANCES are laws adopted by the Council. Ordinances usually amend, repeal or supplement the
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PROCLAMATIONS are issued by the City to honor significant achievements by community members,
highlight an event, promote awareness of community issues, and recognize City employees.
Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4.SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1.Presentation by Claire Lion and Clovis Honore of GRID Alternatives Regarding a
Solar Energy Program for Low-Income Residents
7
5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.5)
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one
motion. Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.3 and Item 5.5 The headings were read, text waived. The motion carried by the
following vote:
5.1.Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all
resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.2.Consideration of Requests for Excused Absences
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.
5.3.Contract Award and Appropriation: Award a Contract for the “Installation of Lead
Pedestrian Interval Signal Operations (TRF0418)” Project to Baker Electric &
Renewables and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose
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Report Number: 22-0232
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Engineering
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class
1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303 class 3 (New Construction or Conversion
of Small Structures).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution accepting bids, awarding a contract for the “Installation of Lead
Pedestrian Interval Traffic Signal Operations (TRF0418)” project to Baker Electric
& Renewables, and appropriating $200,000 for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
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ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5.4.Deed Restrictions: Approve Deed Restrictions on Park Properties as Required as
Conditions of Grant Awards
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Report Number: 22-0234
Location: Rohr Park, 4548 Sweetwater Road, 91902, and Rancho Del Rey Park,
1311 Buena Vista Way, 91910
Department: Community Services – Parks and Recreation
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class
1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15303 class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures), and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Item was pulled from the agenda by request of staff.
5.5.Purchase Agreement: Approve Agreement with So Cal Penske Dealer Group for
Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles
58
Report Number: 22-0247
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore,
pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with So Cal Penske Dealer Group to
purchase nineteen Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles.
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS 77
The public may address the Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Council
but not on the agenda.
7.PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.
7.1.General Plan Update: Approve Amendments to the Housing Element Update of
the General Plan for the 2021-2029 Planning Period
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Report Number: 22-0242
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Development Services
Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in previously adopted
Negative Declaration, IS 20-0004 for the 2021 Housing Element Update of the
General Plan for the 2021-2029 Planning Period.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-208, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following vote:
8.ACTION ITEMS
The following item(s) will be considered individually and are expected to elicit discussion
and deliberation.
8.1.Affordable Housing Policy: Consider Amendments to the Guidelines to the
Balanced Communities Policy to Remove Exemptions and Variances from the
Policy
556
Report Number: 22-0210
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Development Services
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines;
therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental
review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To adopt Resolution No. 2022-209, heading read, text waived. The motion carried
by the following vote:
8.2.Tobacco Sales: Consider Prohibiting Flavored Tobacco Sales within the City of
Chula Vista
605
Report Number: 22-0189
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Development Services
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section
15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines;
therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental
review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Place an ordinance on first reading amending Chula Vista Municipal Code
chapter 5.56, Tobacco Retailer, to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products
within the City of Chula Vista. (First Reading)
9.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS 805
10.MAYOR’S REPORTS
11.COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
12.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
13.CLOSED SESSION
Announcements of actions taken in Closed Sessions shall be made available by noon on
the next business day following the Council meeting at the City Attorney's office in
accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code 54957.7)
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13.1.Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
One Case
14.ADJOURNMENT 809
to the regular City Council meeting on September 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are
available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov
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Energy for
All Program
GRID Alternatives San Diego
Claire Lion, Outreach & Clean Mobility AssistantClovis Honore, Senior Outreach Coordinator 2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 9 of 809
Your Outreach
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Evelyn Blanco
Maisha Kudumu
Stanford MorrisonClovis Honoré
Claire Lion
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Our motto:
1.People/Personas: Income
qualified homeowners
2.Planet/Planeta: GRID solar
electric systems
3.Employment/Empleos:
Hands-on training opportunities
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GRID
Alternatives
●Non-profit organization based in Oakland, California
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●Workforce development -hands on training for those interested in clean energy, green jobs, solar careers
●Clean Mobility, Storage, and other projects based on need & funding
●Policy and Advocacy Work
●www.gridalternatives.org
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➢GRID Alternatives' vision is a
successful transition to clean,
renewable energy that includes
everyone. Our mission is to make
renewable energy technology and job
training accessible to communities of
concern.
Who we
are:
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Our Impact
2021 Impact Report
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Outreach and
Marketing
We do one or all of the following, depending on the region:
∙Referrals from friends/family/neighbors
∙Community events:ongoing and 1-time
events
∙Co-marketing partnership with utilities (in
more recent years)
∙Local CBO leads and partnerships,some
more successful than others
∙Affordable housing developer relationships
and buy-in
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Opportunities: Chula Vista
●DAC-SASH
○Restricted to: CalEnviroscreen Areas
●Leon Lowenstein Foundation Funding
○Multi-Family Project Underway
■Palomar Apartments
○Single Family Projects
■9-12 homes or a total of 36 kW
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DAC-SASH Program
Disadvantaged Communities –Single-Family Solar Homes
Our Single-Family Solar Program:
●Provides no-cost solar systems to
homeowners that qualify as low
income.
●Reduces household electricity costs
by up to 80%.
●Provides an opportunity for
community members and job trainees
to get hands-on experience with solar
power installation.
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Qualifying for the
DAC-SASH Program
To qualify, the homeowner must:
●Own the home
●Live in the home
●The home’s roof, electrical panel, shading must be solar ready
●Be under the Income Limits (see next slide)
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QualifyingHousehold
Income
(maximum
incomes)
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DAC-SASH Map (CalEnviroscreen 4.0)
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Refer a Friend Rewards Program
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Tell your family & friends about the Energy for All Program, and earn a $200 reward for every person you refer who goes solar with GRID!
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Questions?
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Thank you!
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September 13, 2022
ITEM TITLE
Contract Award and Appropriation: Award a Contract for the “Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval
Signal Operations (TRF0418)” Project to Baker Electric & Renewables and Appropriate Funds for that
Purpose
Report Number: 22-0232
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Engineering
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303
class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting bids, awarding a contract for the “Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Traffic
Signal Operations (TRF0418)” project to Baker Electric & Renewables, and appropriating $200,000 for that
purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
On July 13th, 2022, the Director of Engineering and Capital Projects received four (4) sealed bids for the
“Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Traffic Signal Operations (TRF0418)” project (“Project”). This
resolution, if approved, would: 1) accept bids; 2) appropriate $200,000 from the available balance of the
Transportation DIFs Fund to CIP TRF0418; and 3) award the contract for this project to Baker Electric &
Renewables in the amount of $1,345,924.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303 class 3 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) because the proposed actions would not result in a
significant effect on the environment, create a cumulative impact, damage a scenic highway , or cause a
substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Thus, no further environmental review
is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) Project scope of work includes signal modifications at 54 existing
signalized intersections that include signal retiming to allow a lead time for pedestrian crossings. The
proposed improvements also include the installation of upgraded signal controllers, pedestrian push
buttons, blank-out signs, vehicle and bicycle loop and camera detection, pavement markings, and street signs.
The Project is a federally funded project in the Highway Safety Improvement Program administered by
Caltrans.
Bidding Process
On May 27, 2022, Engineering and Capital Projects Staff advertised the Project and received four (4) sealed
bids on July 13, 2022. The base bid totals from the prime contractors were as follows:
Ranking Contractor Base Bid Amount
1 Baker Electric & Renewables, LLC $ 1,345,924.00
2 HMS Construction, Inc. $ 1,350,000.00
3 Southwest Traffic Signal Service, Inc. $ 1,436,492.63
4 Select Electric, Inc. $ 1,489,984.00
The apparent low bid by Baker Electric & Renewables LLC of $1,345,924 is $171,284 (approximately 15%)
above the Engineer's estimate of $1,174,640. Contractor is currently an active licensed Class “A”, General
Engineering Contractor (License No. 161756) and has performed similar work in the region with satisfactory
performance.
Staff recommends awarding CIP TRF0418 to Baker Electric & Renewables, LLC.
Disclosure Statement
Attachment 1 is a copy of the Contractor’s Disclosure Statement.
Wage Statement
The Contractor that is awarded the contract and its subcontractors will be required to pay prevailing wages
to persons employed by them for work under this Project contract. The prevailing wage scales are those
determined by the U.S. Federal Department of Labor Relations (Davis-Bacon) and those determined by the
Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor is obligated to pay the higher of the two wage
determinations (hourly rate plus fringe benefits) for each applicable craft or classification.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real
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property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member, of any other fact that
may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will appropriate $200,000 from the Transportation DIFs Fund to TRF0418 and
initiate the construction phase of the Project. Sufficient funds are available in the Transportation DIFs Fund
for said transfer; therefore, there is no additional impact to the Transportation DIFs Fund.
Funds Required for Construction (TRF0418)
A. Contract Amount $1,345,924
B. Contract Contingency $217,076
C. Construction Engineering Staff Cost $470,000
Total Funds Required for Construction $2,033,000
Available Funding (TRF0418)
A. Project Balance $1,833,000
B. Appropriate Funds (Transportation DIF) $200,000
Total Funds Available for Construction $2,033,000
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Upon completion of the project, the improvements will require only routine maintenance.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Disclosure Statement
2. Project Location Map
Staff Contact: David Hicks, Associate Civil Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS; AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE “INSTALLATION OF LEAD
PEDESTRIAN INTERVAL SIGNAL OPERATIONS (TRF0418)”
PROJECT TO BAKER ELECTRIC & RENEWABLES; AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, section 2.56.160 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code authorizes the City to
contract for public works; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2022, the Department of Engineering and Capital Projects
solicited bids for the “Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Signal Operations (TRF0418)”
project in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.160.A; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2022, the Director of Engineering and Capital Projects received
four (4) sealed bids for the “Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Traffic Signal Operations
(TRF0418)” project; and
WHEREAS, the apparent low bid for the project was submitted by Baker Electric &
Renewables LLC in the amount of $1,345,924, which is above the Engineer’s estimate of
$1,174,64 by $171,284 (approximately 15% above the Engineer's estimate); and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the bid submitted by Baker Electric & Renewables
LLC is responsive in all material respects to the bid specifications and requirements, and that Baker
Electric & Renewables LLC is the lowest responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the contract to Baker Electric & Renewables LLC
in the amount of $1,345,924.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it:
1. Accepts bids for the “Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Traffic Signal Operations
(TRF0418)” project.
2. Appropriates $200,000 from the available balance of the Transportation DIFs Fund to
TRF0418.
3. Awards the public works contract for “Installation of Lead Pedestrian Interval Traffic
Signal Operations (TRF0418)” project to Baker Electric & Renewables LLC in the
amount of $1,345,924.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
William S. Valle Glen R. Googins
Director of Engineering and Capital Projects City Attorney
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BUDGET AMENDMENT DETAIL FORM
(To be submitted by 5pm, the Wednesday, 13 days prior to Council meeting)
(one form per item)
FOR MEETING DATE SUBMITTED BY: Bob EXT. 1965
DEPARTMENT: PW Dept / Engineering
FY’22 Budget Amendment Amount
TRF0418-590354-INFRASTR $200,000
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September 13, 2022
ITEM TITLE
Deed Restrictions: Approve Deed Restrictions on Park Properties as Required as Conditions of Grant
Awards
Report Number: 22-0234
Location: Rohr Park, 4548 Sweetwater Road, 91902, and Rancho Del Rey Park, 1311 Buena Vista Way,
91910
Department: Community Services – Parks and Recreation
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15303 class 3
(New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to
Land).
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions A) authorizing a deed restriction for the Rohr Park property as required as a condition of
the Per Capita Grant award through Proposition 68; and B) authorizing a deed restriction for the Rancho Del
Rey Park property as required as a condition of the Per Capita Grant award through Proposition 68.
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista was awarded $177,952 in grant funds from the State of California. Funds are available
for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis.
One project is to provide additional improvements to the jogging pathway at Rohr Park. The second project
is to install solar lighting along the pathway at Rancho Del Rey Park. The grant awards require deed
restrictions on the titles to the properties to safeguard the properties for purposes consistent with the grant
through June 30, 2048.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), Section 15303 class 3 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land)
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because the proposed actions would not result in a significant effect on the environment, create a cumulative
impact, damage a scenic highway, or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical
resource. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
This Per Capita program originates from Proposition 68, placed on the ballot via Senate Bill 5 (DeLeon,
Chapter 852, statutes of 2017), and approved by California voters on June 5, 2018. Funds were available for
local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis to
rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the
outdoors.
The total allotment of Per Capita Grant funds to the City of Chula Vista is $177,952 and City Council
authorized the applications for projects at Rancho Del Rey Park and Rohr Park on December 7, 2021.
The project at Rancho Del Rey Park is to improve the asphalt pathway spine throughout the park, provide
ADA access to the playground and gazebo, and install solar lighting along the pathway illuminating the park
after sunset. This project is to improve park lighting at this location as well as the asphalt pathway.
The project at Rohr Park will supplement an existing project identified in the Measure P spending plan to
improve the jogging path around the park. The project will include improving drainage along the
southwestern section near the housing complex, improved surface grading, signage, stretch stations,
benches, and solar lighting. The jogging path at Rohr Park is the most used park asset in the City of Chula
Vista.
Both grant approvals are subject to, among other conditions, recordation of a deed restriction on the
Property for each site location. The deed restrictions are to ensure that the properties will be used for
purposes consistent with the grant through June 30, 2048 (See Attachment 1: Grant Contract; Attachment 3:
Deed Restriction Form – Rohr Park; Attachment 5: Deed Restriction Form – Rancho Del Rey Park).
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has found that Councilmember
McCann has real property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of
this action. Consequently, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 2, sections 18700 and
18702.2(a)(7), this item presents a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the
Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.) for the above-identified member.
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
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There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund with these actions.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact to the General Fund with these actions.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Grant Contract
2. Exhibit A - Legal Description of Property (Rohr Park)
3. Deed Restriction Form – Rohr Park
4. Exhibit B - Legal Description of Property (Rancho Del Rey Park)
5. Deed Restriction Form – Rancho Del Rey Park
Staff Contact: Tim Farmer, Parks & Recreation Administrator
Tracy Lamb, Director of Community Services
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A DEED RESTRICTION TO
THE ROHR PARK PROPERTY AS REQUIRED AS A
CONDITION OF THE GRANT AWARD FOR THE
CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE,
COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL
ACT OF 2018 PER CAPITA PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“City”) is the recorded owner of the real property
described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) is a public
agency created and existing under the authority of section 5001 of the California Public Resources
Code (“PRC”); and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded $177,952 in grant funds from the State of California
pursuant to the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access
For All of 2018 Parks Bond Act; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2021, DPR’s Office of Grants and Local Services conditionally
approved Grant 18-37-027 (“Grant”) to install fitness and stretch stations, solar lighting, signage,
and provide additional improvements to the jogging pathway at Rohr Park, subject to, among other
conditions, recordation of a deed restriction on the Property; and
WHEREAS, but for the imposition of the deed restriction condition of the Grant, the Grant
would not be consistent with the public purposes of the 2018 Parks Bond Act, Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program, and the funds that are subject of the Grant
could therefore not have been allocated; and
WHEREAS, the City has elected to comply with the deed restriction condition of the Grant
so as to enable the City to receive the Grant funds and perform the work described in the Grant;
and
WHEREAS, the deed restriction shall remain in full force and effect and shall bind the City
of Chula Vista for the period running from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2048.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that in consideration of the issuance of the Grant funds by DPR, it authorizes the execution of a
deed restriction to the title of the Property for Rohr Park in the manner and form as attached hereto
and by reference made a part hereof, subject to such minor modifications as may be required or
approved by the City Attorney, and authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute the deed
restriction.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Tracy Lamb Glen R. Googins
Director of Community Services City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A DEED RESTRICTION TO
THE RANCHO DEL REY PARK PROPERTY AS REQUIRED
AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT AWARD FOR THE
CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE,
COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL
ACT OF 2018 PER CAPITA PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“City”) is the recorded owner of the real property
described in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) is a public
agency created and existing under the authority of section 5001 of the California Public Resources
Code (“PRC”); and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded $177,952 in grant funds from the State of California
pursuant to the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access
For All of 2018 Parks Bond Act; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2021, DPR’s Office of Grants and Local Services conditionally
approved Grant 18-37-026 (“Grant”) to renovate existing paths, provide ADA access to the
playground and gazebo, and install solar lighting at Rancho Del Rey Park, subject to, among other
conditions, recordation of a Deed Restriction on the Property; and
WHEREAS, but for the imposition of the deed restriction condition of the Grant, the Grant
would not be consistent with the public purposes of the 2018 Parks Bond Act, Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program, and the funds that are subject of the Grant
could therefore not have been allocated; and
WHEREAS, the City has elected to comply with the deed restriction condition of the Grant
so as to enable the City to receive the Grant funds and perform the work described in the Grant;
and
WHEREAS, the deed restriction shall remain in full force and effect and shall bind the City
of Chula Vista for the period running from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2048.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that, in consideration of the issuance of the Grant funds by DPR, it authorizes the execution of a
deed restriction to the title of the Property for Rancho Del Rey Park, in the manner and form as
attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, subject to such minor modifications as may
be required or approved by the City Attorney, and authorizes the City Manager or designee to
execute the deed restriction.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Tracy Lamb Glen R. Googins
Director of Community Services City Attorney
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Office of Grants and Local Services
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Office of Grants and Local Services
PO Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Attn: Karen Sims
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER’S USE
DEED RESTRICTION
I. WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (hereinafter referred to as “Owner(s)” is/are
recorded owner(s) of the real property described in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated herein by
reference (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”); and
II. WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (hereinafter referred to
as “DPR”) is a public agency created and existing under the authority of section 5001 of the California
Public Resources Code (hereinafter referred to as the “PRC”). And
III. WHEREAS, Owner(s) (or Grantee) applied to DPR for grant funds available pursuant to
the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All of 2018
Parks Bond Act, 2018 Parks Bond Act Per Capita Program to install fitness/stretch stations, solar lighting,
signage, and minor amenities, improve drainage on the Property; and
IV. WHEREAS, on July 1, 2020, DPR’s Office of Grants and Local Services conditionally
approved Grant 18-37-027 , (hereinafter referred to as “Grant”) to install fitness/stretch stations, solar
lighting, signage, and minor amenities, improve drainage on the Property, subject to, among other
conditions, recordation of this Deed Restriction on the Property; and
V. WHEREAS, but for the imposition of the Deed Restriction condition of the Grant, the
Grant would not be consistent with the public purposes of the 2018 Parks Bond Act, 2018 Parks Bond Act
Per Capita Program and the funds that are the subject of the Grant could therefore not have been granted;
and
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VI. WHEREAS, Owner(s) has/ve elected to comply with the Deed Restriction of the Grant,
so as to enable Owner(s), to receive the Grant funds and perform the work described in the Grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the issuance of the Grant funds by DPR, the
undersigned Owner(s) for himself/herself/themselves and for his/her/their heirs, assigns, and successors-
in-interest, hereby irrevocably covenant(s) with DPR that the condition of the grant (set forth at
paragraph(s) 1 through 5 and in Exhibit B hereto) shall at all times on and after the date on which this
Deed Restriction is recorded constitute for all purposes covenants, conditions and restrictions on the use
and enjoyment of the Property that are hereby attached to the deed to the Property as fully effective
components thereof.
1. DURATION. (a) This Deed Restriction shall remain in full force and effect and shall
bind Owner(s) and all his/her/their assigns or successors-in-interest for the period running from
July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2048.
2. TAXES AND ASSESMENTS. It is intended that this Deed Restriction is irrevocable
and shall constitute an enforceable restriction within the meaning of a) Article XIII, section 8, of the
California Constitution; and b) section 402.1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code or successor
statue. Furthermore, this Deed Restriction shall be deemed to constitute a servitude upon and burden to
the Property within the meaning of section 3712(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, or
successor statute, which survives a sale of tax-deeded property.
3. RIGHT OF ENTRY. DPR or its agent or employees may enter onto the Property at times
reasonably acceptable to Owner(s) to ascertain whether the use restrictions set forth above are being
observed.
4. REMEDIES. Any act, conveyance, contract, or authorization by Owner(s) whether
written or oral which uses or would cause to be used or would permit use of the Property contrary to the
terms of this Deed Restriction will be deemed a violation and a breach hereof. DPR may pursue any and
all available legal and/or equitable remedies to enforce the terms and conditions of this Deed Restriction
up to and including a lien sale of the property. In the event of a breach, any forbearance on the part of
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DPR to enforce the terms and provisions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of enforcement rights
regarding any subsequent breach.
5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of these restrictions is held to be invalid, or for any
reason becomes unenforceable, no other provision shall be affected or impaired.
Dated: ______________________, 20 ____
Business Name (if property is owned by a business): __________________________________________
Owner(s) Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Signed: ________________________________ Signed: ________________________________
________________________________ ________________________________ PRINT/TYPE NAME & TITLE OF ABOVE PRINT/TYPE NAME & TITLE OF ABOVE
(GRANTEE’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) (ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE, AS REQUIRED)
**NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ON THE NEXT PAGE**
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State of California
County of _______________
On __________________ before me, __________________________, a Notary Public,
personally appeared _____________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that
by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the
person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature ______________________________ (Seal)
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Office of Grants and Local Services
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Office of Grants and Local Services
PO Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Attn: Karen Sims
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER’S USE
DEED RESTRICTION
I. WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (hereinafter referred to as “Owner(s)” is/are
recorded owner(s) of the real property described in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated herein by
reference (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”); and
II. WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (hereinafter referred to
as “DPR”) is a public agency created and existing under the authority of section 5001 of the California
Public Resources Code (hereinafter referred to as the “PRC”). And
III. WHEREAS, Owner(s) (or Grantee) applied to DPR for grant funds available pursuant to
the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All of 2018
Parks Bond Act, 2018 Parks Bond Act Per Capita Program to renovate existing paths, provide ADA
access to playground & gazebo & install solar lighting on the Property; and
IV. WHEREAS, on July 1, 2020, DPR’s Office of Grants and Local Services conditionally
approved Grant 18-37-026, (hereinafter referred to as “Grant”) to renovate existing paths, provide ADA
access to playground & gazebo & install solar lighting on the Property, subject to, among other
conditions, recordation of this Deed Restriction on the Property; and
V. WHEREAS, but for the imposition of the Deed Restriction condition of the Grant, the
Grant would not be consistent with the public purposes of the 2018 Parks Bond Act, 2018 Parks Bond Act
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Per Capita Program and the funds that are the subject of the Grant could therefore not have been granted;
and
VI. WHEREAS, Owner(s) has/ve elected to comply with the Deed Restriction of the Grant,
so as to enable Owner(s), to receive the Grant funds and perform the work described in the Grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the issuance of the Grant funds by DPR, the
undersigned Owner(s) for himself/herself/themselves and for his/her/their heirs, assigns, and successors-
in-interest, hereby irrevocably covenant(s) with DPR that the condition of the grant (set forth at
paragraph(s) 1 through 5 and in Exhibit B hereto) shall at all times on and after the date on which this
Deed Restriction is recorded constitute for all purposes covenants, conditions and restrictions on the use
and enjoyment of the Property that are hereby attached to the deed to the Property as fully effective
components thereof.
1. DURATION. (a) This Deed Restriction shall remain in full force and effect and shall
bind Owner(s) and all his/her/their assigns or successors-in-interest for the period running from
July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2048.
2. TAXES AND ASSESMENTS. It is intended that this Deed Restriction is irrevocable
and shall constitute an enforceable restriction within the meaning of a) Article XIII, section 8, of the
California Constitution; and b) section 402.1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code or successor
statue. Furthermore, this Deed Restriction shall be deemed to constitute a servitude upon and burden to
the Property within the meaning of section 3712(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, or
successor statute, which survives a sale of tax-deeded property.
3. RIGHT OF ENTRY. DPR or its agent or employees may enter onto the Property at times
reasonably acceptable to Owner(s) to ascertain whether the use restrictions set forth above are being
observed.
4. REMEDIES. Any act, conveyance, contract, or authorization by Owner(s) whether
written or oral which uses or would cause to be used or would permit use of the Property contrary to the
terms of this Deed Restriction will be deemed a violation and a breach hereof. DPR may pursue any and
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all available legal and/or equitable remedies to enforce the terms and conditions of this Deed Restriction
up to and including a lien sale of the property. In the event of a breach, any forbearance on the part of
DPR to enforce the terms and provisions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of enforcement rights
regarding any subsequent breach.
5. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of these restrictions is held to be invalid, or for any
reason becomes unenforceable, no other provision shall be affected or impaired.
Dated: ______________________, 20 ____
Business Name (if property is owned by a business): __________________________________________
Owner(s) Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Signed: ________________________________ Signed: ________________________________
________________________________ ________________________________ PRINT/TYPE NAME & TITLE OF ABOVE PRINT/TYPE NAME & TITLE OF ABOVE
(GRANTEE’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) (ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE, AS REQUIRED)
**NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ON THE NEXT PAGE**
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State of California
County of _______________
On __________________ before me, __________________________, a Notary Public,
personally appeared _____________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that
by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the
person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature ______________________________ (Seal)
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
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September 13, 2022
ITEM TITLE
Purchase Agreement: Approve Agreement with So Cal Penske Dealer Group for Ford Interceptor Utility
Hybrid Vehicles
Report Number: 22-0247
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no
environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with So Cal Penske Dealer Group to purchase nineteen Ford
Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles.
SUMMARY
On August 5, 2022, the City of Chula Vista issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for nineteen (19) units of 2023 Ford
Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles for the Police Department. As a result of the bid process, the City is
recommending to select So Cal Penske Dealer Group to purchase the vehicles.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment;
therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
On August 5, 2022, the City of Chula Vista issued Request for Bid (RFB) # B06-2023 for nineteen (19) units
of 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles for the Police Department. As a result of the bid process,
the City is recommending to select So Cal Penske Dealer Group to purchase the vehicles.
During the bid process, 155 vendors were notified of the bid, and ten vendors downloaded the bid. The
following two bids were submitted:
Vendor Quantity Item Description Unit Cost Bid Amount
So Cal Penske Dealer
Group 19 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility
Hybrid Vehicle $53,201.10 $1,010,820.90
Fritts Ford 19 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility
Hybrid Vehicle $54,970.63 $1,044,441.97
The price offered by So Cal Penske Dealer Group, which is lower of the two bids, appears competitive for
current market conditions and with past pricing.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not
applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict
of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The $1,010,821 cost of the 19 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles is already included in the City’s
Infrastructure, Facilities and Equipment expenditure plan (Measure P funding) and Public Safety
Expenditure Plan (Measure A funding) for fiscal year 2023. Approval of this resolution has no net fiscal
impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The ongoing fiscal impact from maintenance and fuel costs will be considered as part of the annual budget
development process.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Agreement with So Cal Penske Dealer Group to purchase nineteen (19) Ford Interceptor
Utility Hybrid Vehicles
Staff Contact: Jonathan Alegre, Police Department
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING
AGREEMENT WITH SO CAL PENSKE DEALER GROUP FOR
FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY HYBRID VEHICLES
WHEREAS, on August 5, 2022, the City of Chula Vista issued Request for Bid (RFB) #
B06-2023 for nineteen (19) units of 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles for the Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, So Cal Penske Dealer Group was selected because they were the lowest
bidder at $53,201.10 per vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the price offered by Penske Ford appears competitive for current market
conditions and with past pricing; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for nineteen (19) Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles is
$1,010,821.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it accepts the bid and awards the agreement with So Cal Penske Dealer Group to purchase
Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as
may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the
Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute same.
Presented by
Roxana Kennedy
Chief of Police
Approved as to form by
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney
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1 City of Chula Vista Agreement No.: 2022-145
Service Provider Name: So Cal Penske Dealer Group Rev. 2/4/21
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH SO CAL PENSKE DEALER GROUP
TO PROVIDE NINETEEN (19) 2023 FORD INTERCEPTOR UTILITY HYBRID VEHICLES
This Agreement is entered into effective as of September 13, 2022 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of
Chula Vista, a chartered municipal corporation (“City”) and So Cal Penske Dealer Group, doing business as
Penske Ford, a California Corporation) (“Contractor/Service Provider”) (collectively, the “Parties” and,
individually, a “Party”) with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on August 5, 2022, the City of Chula Vista issued a Request for Bid (RFB) # B06-2023 for
nineteen (19) units of 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles for the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the price offered by So Cal Penske Dealer Group is competitive for current market conditions
and with past pricing; and
WHEREAS, Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a
manner such that it can deliver the services required of Contractor/Service Provider to City in accordance with
the time frames and the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
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Service Provider Name: So Cal Penske Dealer Group Rev. 2/4/21
OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the covenants contained herein, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the Parties hereby acknowledge, City and
Contractor/Service Provider hereby agree as follows:
1. SERVICES
1.1 Required Services. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to perform the services, and deliver to City the
“Deliverables” (if any) described in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference,
within the time frames set forth therein, time being of the essence for this Agreement. The services and/or
Deliverables described in Exhibit A shall be referred to herein as the “Required Services.”
1.2 Reductions in Scope of Work. City may independently, or upon request from Contractor/Service
Provider, from time to time, reduce the Required Services to be performed by the Contractor/Service Provider
under this Agreement. Upon doing so, City and Contractor/Service Provider agree to meet and confer in good
faith for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction in the compensation associated with the
reduction.
1.3 Additional Services. Subject to compliance with the City’s Charter, codes, policies, procedures and
ordinances governing procurement and purchasing authority, City may request Contractor/Service Provider
provide additional services related to the Required Services (“Additional Services”). If so, City and
Contractor/Service Provider agree to meet and confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating an
amendment to Exhibit A, to add the Additional Services. Unless otherwise agreed, compensation for the
Additional Services shall be charged and paid consistent with the rates and terms already provided therein.
Once added to Exhibit A, “Additional Services” shall also become “Required Services” for purposes of this
Agreement.
1.4 Standard of Care. Contractor/Service Provider expressly warrants and agrees that any and all Required
Services hereunder shall be performed in accordance with the highest standard of care exercised by members
of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations.
1.5 No Waiver of Standard of Care. Where approval by City is required, it is understood to be conceptual
approval only and does not relieve the Contractor/Service Provider of responsibility for complying with all
laws, codes, industry standards, and liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions,
noncompliance with industry standards, or the willful misconduct of the Contractor/Service Provider or its
subcontractors.
1.6 Security for Performance. In the event that Exhibit A Section 4 indicates the need for
Contractor/Service Provider to provide additional security for performance of its duties under this Agreement,
Contractor/Service Provider shall provide such additional security prior to commencement of its Required
Services in the form and on the terms prescribed on Exhibit A, or as otherwise prescribed by the City Attorney.
1.7 Compliance with Laws. In its performance of the Required Services, Contractor/Service Provider
shall comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Chula Vista Municipal
Code.
1.8 Business License. Prior to commencement of work, Contractor/Service Provider shall obtain a
business license from City.
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1.9 Subcontractors. Prior to commencement of any work, Contractor/Service Provider shall submit for
City’s information and approval a list of any and all subcontractors to be used by Contractor/Service Provider
in the performance of the Required Services. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to take appropriate measures
necessary to ensure that all subcontractors and personnel utilized by the Contractor/Service Provider to
complete its obligations under this Agreement comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and
policies, whether federal, state, or local. In addition, if any subcontractor is expected to fulfill any
responsibilities of the Contractor/Service Provider under this Agreement, Contractor/Service Provider shall
ensure that each and every subcontractor carries out the Contractor/Service Provider’s responsibilities as set
forth in this Agreement.
1.10 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the earlier to occur of the Effective Date or
Contractor/Service Provider’s commencement of the Required Services hereunder, and shall terminate when
the Parties have complied with all their obligations hereunder; provided, however, provisions which expressly
survive termination shall remain in effect.
2. COMPENSATION
2.1 General. For satisfactory performance of the Required Services, City agrees to compensate
Contractor/Service Provider in the amount(s) and on the terms set forth in Exhibit A, Section 4. Standard
terms for billing and payment are set forth in this Section 2.
2.2 Detailed Invoicing. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to provide City with a detailed invoice for
services performed each month, within thirty (30) days of the end of the month in which the services were
performed, unless otherwise specified in Exhibit A. Invoicing shall begin on the first of the month following
the Effective Date of the Agreement. All charges must be presented in a line item format with each task
separately explained in reasonable detail. Each invoice shall include the current monthly amount being billed,
the amount invoiced to date, and the remaining amount available under any approved budget.
Contractor/Service Provider must obtain prior written authorization from City for any fees or expenses that
exceed the estimated budget.
2.3 Payment to Contractor/Service Provider. Upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice and
confirmation that the Required Services detailed in the invoice have been satisfactorily performed, City shall
pay Contractor/Service Provider for the invoice amount within thirty (30) days. Payment shall be made in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A and section 2.4, below. At City’s discretion,
invoices not timely submitted may be subject to a penalty of up to five percent (5%) of the amount invoiced.
2.4 Retention Policy. City shall retain ten percent (10%) of the amount due for Required Services detailed
on each invoice (the “holdback amount”). Upon City review and determination of Project Completion, the
holdback amount will be issued to Contractor/Service Provider.
2.5 Reimbursement of Costs. City may reimburse Contractor/Service Provider’s out-of-pocket costs
incurred by Contractor/Service Provider in the performance of the Required Services if negotiated in advance
and included in Exhibit A. Unless specifically provided in Exhibit A, Contractor/Service Provider shall be
responsible for any and all out-of-pocket costs incurred by Contractor/Service Provider in the performance of
the Required Services.
2.6 Exclusions. City shall not be responsible for payment to Contractor/Service Provider for any fees or
costs in excess of any agreed upon budget, rate or other maximum amount(s) provided for in Exhibit A. City
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shall also not be responsible for any cost: (a) incurred prior to the Effective Date; or (b) arising out of or
related to the errors, omissions, negligence or acts of willful misconduct of Contractor/Service Provider, its
agents, employees, or subcontractors.
2.7 Payment Not Final Approval. Contractor/Service Provider understands and agrees that payment to
the Contractor/Service Provider or reimbursement for any Contractor/Service Provider costs related to the
performance of Required Services does not constitute a City final decision regarding whether such payment
or cost reimbursement is allowable and eligible for payment under this Agreement, nor does it constitute a
waiver of any violation by Contractor/Service Provider of the terms of this Agreement. If City determines
that Contractor/Service Provider is not entitled to receive any amount of compensation already paid, City will
notify Contractor/Service Provider in writing and Contractor/Service Provider shall promptly return such
amount.
3. INSURANCE
3.1 Required Insurance. Contractor/Service Provider must procure and maintain, during the period of
performance of Required Services under this Agreement, and for twelve months after completion of Required
Services, the policies of insurance described on the attached Exhibit B, incorporated into the Agreem ent by
this reference (the “Required Insurance”). The Required Insurance shall also comply with all other terms of
this Section.
3.2 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions relating to the
Required Insurance must be disclosed to and approved by City in advance of the commencement of work.
3.3 Standards for Insurers. Required Insurance must be placed with licensed insurers admitted to transact
business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of A V or better, or, if insurance is placed
with a surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines
Insurers (LESLI) with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A X. For Workers’ Compensation
Insurance, insurance issued by the State Compensation Fund is also acceptable.
3.4 Subcontractors. Contractor/Service Provider must include all sub-Contractor/Service Providers/sub-
contractors as insureds under its policies and/or furnish separate certificates and endorsements demonstrating
separate coverage for those not under its policies. Any separate coverage for sub-Contractor/Service Providers
must also comply with the terms of this Agreement.
3.5 Additional Insureds. City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers must be named as
additional insureds with respect to any policy of general liability, automobile, or pollution insurance specified
as required in Exhibit B or as may otherwise be specified by City’s Risk Manager.. The general liability
additional insured coverage must be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor/Service
Provider’s insurance using ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent; such endorsement must not exclude
Products/Completed Operations coverage.
3.6 General Liability Coverage to be “Primary.” Contractor/Service Provider’s general liability coverage
must be primary insurance as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers is
wholly separate from the insurance provided by Contractor/Service Provider and in no way relieves
Contractor/Service Provider from its responsibility to provide insurance.
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3.7 No Cancellation. No Required Insurance policy may be canceled by either Party during the required
insured period under this Agreement, except after thirty days’ prior written notice to the City by certified mail,
return receipt requested. Prior to the effective date of any such cancellation Contractor/Service Provider must
procure and put into effect equivalent coverage(s).
3.8 Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor/Service Provider’s insurer(s) will provide a Waiver of Subrogation
in favor of the City for each Required Insurance policy under this Agreement. In addition, Contractor/Service
Provider waives any right it may have or may obtain to subrogation for a claim against City.
3.9 Verification of Coverage. Prior to commencement of any work, Contractor/Service Provider shall
furnish City with original certificates of insurance and any amendatory endorsements necessary to
demonstrate to City that Contractor/Service Provider has obtained the Required Insurance in compliance with
the terms of this Agreement. The words “will endeavor” and “but failure to mail such notice shall impose no
obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents, or representatives” or any similar language
must be deleted from all certificates. The required certificates and endo rsements should otherwise be on
industry standard forms. The City reserves the right to require, at any time, complete, certified copies of all
required insurance policies, including endorsements evidencing the coverage required by these specifications.
3.10 Claims Made Policy Requirements. If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability
and/or Errors & Omissions coverage are required and are provided on a claims -made form, the following
requirements also apply:
a. The “Retro Date” must be shown, and must be before the date of this Agreement or the beginning
of the work required by this Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided, for at least five (5)
years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.
c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form
with a “Retro Date” prior to the effective date of this Agreement, the Contractor/Service Provider must
purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the work required
by this Agreement.
d. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
3.11 Not a Limitation of Other Obligations. Insurance provisions under this section shall not be construed
to limit the Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Agreement, including Indemnity.
3.12 Additional Coverage. To the extent that insurance coverage provided by Contractor/Service Provider
maintains higher limits than the minimums appearing in Exhibit B, City requires and shall be entitled to
coverage for higher limits maintained.
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4. INDEMNIFICATION
4.1. General. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Contractor/Service Provider shall protect, defend,
indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees and volunteers
(collectively, “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs,
expenses, (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs), liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or
equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any
alleged acts, omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct of Contractor/Service Provider, its officials,
officers, employees, agents, and contractors, arising out of or in connection with the performance of the
Required Services, the results of such performance, or this Agreement. Thi s indemnity provision does not
include any claims, damages, liability, costs and expenses arising from the sole negligence or willful
misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Also covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused by or
claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Indemnified Parties which
may be in combination with the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor/Service
Provider, its employees, agents or officers, or any third party.
4.2. Modified Indemnity Where Agreement Involves Design Professional Services. Notwithstanding the
forgoing, if the services provided under this Agreement are design professional services, as defined by
California Civil Code section 2782.8, as may be amended from time to time, the defense and indemnity
obligation under Section 1, above, shall be limited to the extent required by California Civil Code section
2782.8.
4.3 Costs of Defense and Award. Included in Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section
4 is Contractor/Service Provider’s obligation to defend, at Contractor/Service Provider’s own cost, expense
and risk, any and all suits, actions or other legal proceedings that may be brought or instituted against one or
more of the Indemnified Parties. Subject to the limitations in this Section 4, Contractor/Service Provider shall
pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against one or more of the Indemnified
Parties for any and all related legal expenses and costs incurred by any of them.
4.4. Contractor/Service Provider’s Obligations Not Limited or Modified. Contractor/Service Provider’s
obligations under this Section 4 shall not be limited to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the Indemnified
Parties, or by any prior or subsequent declaration by the Contractor/Service Provider. Furthermore,
Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section 4 shall in no way limit, modify or excuse any of
Contractor/Service Provider’s other obligations or duties under this Agreement.
4.5. Enforcement Costs. Contractor/Service Provider agrees to pay any and all costs City incurs in
enforcing Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section 4.
4.6 Survival. Contractor/Service Provider’s obligations under this Section 4 shall survive the termination
of this Agreement.
5. FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER.
5.1 Form 700 Filing. The California Political Reform Act and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code
require certain government officials and Contractor/Service Providers performing work for government
agencies to publicly disclose certain of their personal assets and income using a Statement of Economic
Interests form (Form 700). In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Contractor/Service
Provider shall comply with the disclosure requirements identified in the attached Exhibit C, incorporated into
the Agreement by this reference.
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5.2 Disclosures; Prohibited Interests. Independent of whether Contractor/Service Provider is required to
file a Form 700, Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents that it has disclosed to City any
economic interests held by Contractor/Service Provider, or its employees or subcontractors who will be
performing the Required Services, in any real property or project which is the subject of this Agree ment.
Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents that it has not employed or retained any company or
person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontractor working solely for Contractor/Service
Provider, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Contractor/Service Provider warrants and represents
that it has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved
subcontractor working solely for Contractor/Service Provider, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage
fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
Contractor/Service Provider further warrants and represents that no officer or employee of City, has any
interest, whether contractual, non-contractual, financial or otherwise, in this transaction, the proceeds hereof,
or in the business of Contractor/Service Provider or Contractor/Service Provider’s subcontractors.
Contractor/Service Provider further agrees to notify City in the event any such interest is discovered whether
or not such interest is prohibited by law or this Agreement. For breach or violation of any of these warranties,
City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability.
6. REMEDIES
6.1 Termination for Cause. If for any reason whatsoever Contractor/Service Provider shall fail to perform
the Required Services under this Agreement, in a proper or timely manner, or if Contractor/Service Provider
shall violate any of the other covenants, agreements or conditions of this Agreement (each a “Default”), in
addition to any and all other rights and remedies City may have under this Agreement, at law or in equity,
City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving five (5) days written notice to
Contractor/Service Provider. Such notice shall identify the Default and the Agreement termination date. If
Contractor/Service Provider notifies City of its intent to cure such Default prior to City’s specified termination
date, and City agrees that the specified Default is capable of being cured, City may grant Contractor/Service
Provider up to ten (10) additional days after the designated termination date to effectuate such cure. In the
event of a termination under this Section 6.1, Contractor/Service Provider shall immediately provide City any
and all ”Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) prepared by Contractor/Service Provider as part of the
Required Services. Such Work Product shall be City’s sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7
hereof. Contractor/Service Provider may be entitled to compensation for work satisfactorily performed prior
to Contractor/Service Provider’s receipt of the Default notice; provided, however, in no event shall such
compensation exceed the amount that would have been payable under this Agreement for such work, and any
such compensation shall be reduced by any costs incurred or projected to be incurred by City as a result of
the Default.
6.2 Termination or Suspension for Convenience of City. City may suspend or terminate this Agreement,
or any portion of the Required Services, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, by giving
specific written notice to Contractor/Service Provider of such termination or suspension at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the effective date thereof. Upon receipt of such notice, Contractor/Service Provider shall
immediately cease all work under the Agreement and promptly deliver all “Work Product” (defined in Section
7 below) to City. Such Work Product shall be City's sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7
hereof. Contractor/Service Provider shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for this Work
Product in an amount equal to the amount due and payable under this Agreement for work satisfactorily
performed as of the date of the termination/suspension notice plus any additional remaining Required Services
requested or approved by City in advance that would maximize City’s value under the Agreement.
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6.3 Waiver of Claims. In the event City terminates the Agreement in accordance with the terms of this
Section, Contractor/Service Provider hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or
compensation as a result of such termination except as expressly provided in this Section 6.
6.4 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising
out of this Agreement against City unless a claim has first been presented in writing and filed with City and
acted upon by City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code, as same may be amended, the provisions of which, including such policies and procedures used by City
in the implementation of same, are incorporated herein by this reference. Upon request by City,
Contractor/Service Provider shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any
dispute over the terms of this Agreement.
6.5 Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only
in San Diego County, State of California.
6.6 Service of Process. Contractor/Service Provider agrees that it is subject to personal jurisdiction in
California. If Contractor/Service Provider is a foreign corporation, limited liability company, or partnership
that is not registered with the California Secretary of State, Contractor/Service Provider irrevocably consents
to service of process on Contractor/Service Provider by first class mail directed to the individual and address
listed under “For Legal Notice,” in section 1.B. of Exhibit A to this Agreement, and that such service shall be
effective five days after mailing.
7. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF WORK PRODUCT
All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems and any other
materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement in connection with the performance
of the Required Services (collectively “Work Product”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. No
such Work Product shall be subject to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Contractor/Service Provider
in the United States or in any other country without the express, prior written consent of City. City shall have
unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in
part, any such Work Product, without requiring any permission of Contractor/Service Provider, except as may
be limited by the provisions of the Public Records Act or expressly prohibited by other applicable laws. With
respect to computer files containing data generated as Work Product, Contractor/Service Provider shall make
available to City, upon reasonable written request by City, the necessary functional computer software and
hardware for purposes of accessing, compiling, transferring and printing computer files.
8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, but only in writing signed by both Parties.
8.2 Assignment. City would not have entered into this Agreement but for Contractor/Service Provider’s
unique qualifications and traits. Contractor/Service Provider shall not assign any of its rights or
responsibilities under this Agreement, nor any part hereof, without City’s prior written consent, which City
may grant, condition or deny in its sole discretion.
8.3 Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreement for Contractor/Service Provider warrants and
represents that they have the authority to execute same on behalf of Contractor/Service Provider and to bind
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Contractor/Service Provider to its obligations hereunder without any further action or direction from
Contractor/Service Provider or any board, principle or officer thereof.
8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which shall constitute one Agreement after each Party has signed such a counterpart.
8.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with all exhibits attached hereto and other agreements
expressly referred to herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject
matter contained herein. All exhibits referenced herein shall be attached hereto and are incorporated herein
by reference. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, warranties and
statements, oral or written, are superseded.
8.6 Record Retention. During the course of the Agreement and for three (3) years following completion
of the Required Services, Contractor/Service Provider agrees to maintain, intact and readily accessible, all
data, documents, reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to the per formance of the
Agreement, including accounting for costs and expenses charged to City, including such records in the
possession of sub-contractors/sub-Contractor/Service Providers.
8.7 Further Assurances. The Parties agree to perform such further acts and to execute and deliver such
additional documents and instruments as may be reasonably required in order to carry out the provisions of
this Agreement and the intentions of the Parties.
8.8 Independent Contractor. Contractor/Service Provider is and shall at all times remain as to City a
wholly independent contractor. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall
have control over the conduct of Contractor/Service Provider or any of Contractor/Service Provider’s officers,
employees, or agents (“Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals”), except as set forth in this
Agreement. No Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals shall be deemed employees of City, and
none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled, including but not limited
to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or other leave benefits.
Furthermore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax, social security tax or an y other payroll tax
with respect to any Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals; instead, Contractor/Service Provider
shall be solely responsible for the payment of same and shall hold the City harmless with respect to same.
Contractor/Service Provider shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its
Contractor/Service Provider Related Individuals are employees or agents of City. Contractor/Service Provider
shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability whatsoever against City, or bind
City in any manner.
8.9 Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this
Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any Party sha ll be deemed to
have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to
such Party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt requested, at the addresses identified
in this Agreement at the places of business for each of the designated Parties as indicated in Exhibit A, or
otherwise provided in writing.
8.10 Electronic Signatures. Each Party agrees that the electronic signatures, whether digital or encrypted, of
the Parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as manual signatures. Electronic Signature means any electronic sound, symbol, or process attached
to or logically associated with a record and executed and adopted by a Party with the intent to sign such record,
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Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17) as amended from time to time.
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SIGNATURE PAGE
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICES AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, by executing this Agreement where indicated below, City and
Contractor/Service Provider agree that they have read and understood all terms and conditions of the Agreement,
that they fully agree and consent to bound by same, and that they are freely entering into this Agreement as of the
Effective Date.
SO CAL PENSKE DEALER GROUP CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BY:________________________________ BY: ________________________________
KHUSRO AHMED MARY CASILLAS SALAS
FLEET MANAGER MAYOR
ATTEST
BY: ________________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY: ________________________________
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK AND PAYMENT TERMS
1. Contact People for Contract Administration and Legal Notice
A. City Contract Administration:
Chula Vista Police Department
Jonathan Alegre, Police Administrative Services Administrator
315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-2570
jalegre@chulavistapd.org
For Legal Notice Copy to:
City of Chula Vista
City Attorney
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5037
CityAttorney@chulavistaca.gov
B. Contractor/Service Provider Contract Administration:
SO CAL PENSKE DEALER GROUP
8970 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 433-6180
kahmed@socalpenske.com
For Legal Notice Copy to:
[same as above]
2. Required Services
A. General Description:
Contractor/Service Provider Will Provide Nineteen (19) 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid Vehicles.
B. Detailed Description:
Nineteen (19) 2023 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid (K8A) Vehicles as specified below:
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Interior: Charcoal Black, Unique HD Cloth Front Bucket Seats with Vinyl Rear
Exterior 1: Agate Black for 18 Vehicles, Oxford White for 1 Vehicle
Engine: 3.3L V6 Direct-Injection Hybrid System
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Other Vehicle Specifications:
Front License Plate Bracket
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Rear Auxiliary AC
Switchable Red/White Lighting in Cargo Area
Rear Camera On-Demand
Dark Car Feature
Order Code 500A
Dual (Driver & Passenger) LED Spot Lamps (Whelen)
Hidden Door-Lock Plunger
BLIS Blind Spot Monitoring with Cross Traffic Alert
Keyed Alike – 1284x
Noise Suppression Bonds (Ground Straps)
Police Perimeter Alert
Low-Band Frequency Noise Suppression Kit
Underbody Deflector Plate
Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection
Reverse Sensing System
Front Console Plate Delete
Rear Center Seat Delete
Tail Lamp with Police Interceptor Housing Only
Rear View Camera
3.73 Axle Ratio
White front doors
White roof
3. Term: In accordance with Section 1.10 of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall begin September
13, 2022 and end on September 30, 2023 for completion of all Required Services.
4. Compensation:
A. Form of Compensation
☒ Single Fixed Fee. For performance of all of the Required Services by Contractor/Service Provider as herein
required, City shall pay a single fixed fee of $1,010,820.90, upon completion of all Required Services to City’s
satisfaction.
Description Quantity Unit Price Total Cost
2023 Ford Interceptor Utility Hybrid K8A, 99W/44B/500A 19 $48,799.00 $927,181.00
CA Tire Fee 19 $8.75 $166.25
CA Sales Tax at 8.75% 19 $4,277.35 $81,269.65
Delivery Charge 19 $116.00 $2,204.00
TOTAL COST OF 19 VEHICLES $1,010,820.90
B. Reimbursement of Costs
☒ None, the compensation includes all costs.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount to be paid to the Contractor/Service Provider for services
performed through September 30, 2023 shall not exceed $1,010,820.90.
5. Special Provisions:
☒ Permitted Sub-Contractor/Service Providers: None.
☒ Security for Performance: None.
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor/Service Provider shall adhere to all terms and conditions of Section 3 of the Agreement and agrees to
provide the following types and minimum amounts of insurance, as indicated by checking the applicable boxes
(x).
Type of Insurance Minimum Amount Form
☒ General Liability:
Including products and
completed operations,
personal and
advertising injury
$2,000,000 per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury
(including death), and property
damage. If Commercial General
Liability insurance with a general
aggregate limit is used, either the
general aggregate limit must apply
separately to this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit must be
twice the required occurrence limit
Additional Insured Endorsement
or Blanket AI Endorsement for
City*
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Insurance Services Office Form
CG 00 01
*Must be primary and must not
exclude Products/Completed
Operations
☒ Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily
injury, including death, and
property damage
Insurance Services Office Form
CA 00 01
Code 1-Any Auto
Code 8-Hired
Code 9-Non Owned
☒ Workers’
Compensation
Employer’s Liability
$1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Other Negotiated Insurance Terms: None.
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16 City of Chula Vista Agreement No.: 2022-145
Service Provider Name: So Cal Penske Dealer Group Rev. 2/4/21
EXHIBIT C
CONTRACTOR/SERVICE PROVIDER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION
The Political Reform Act1 and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code2 (“Code”) require designated state and
local government officials, including some Contractor/Service Providers, to make certain public disclosures using
a Statement of Economic Interests form (Form 700). Once filed, a Form 700 is a public document, accessible to
any member of the public. In addition, Contractor/Service Providers designated to file the Form 700 are also
required to comply with certain ethics training requirements.3
☒ A. Contractor/Service Provider IS a corporation or limited liability company and is therefore EXCLUDED4
from disclosure.
☐ B. Contractor/Service Provider is NOT a corporation or limited liability company and disclosure designation
is as follows:
APPLICABLE DESIGNATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL(S) ASSIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES
(Category descriptions available at www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-clerk/conflict-of-interest-code.)
Name Email Address Applicable Designation
☐ A. Full Disclosure
☐ B. Limited Disclosure (select one or more of
the categories under which the Contractor shall
file):
☐ 1. ☐ 2. ☐ 3. ☐ 4. ☐ 5. ☐ 6. ☐ 7.
Justification:
☒ C. Excluded from Disclosure
1. Required Filers
Each individual who will be performing services for the City pursuant to the Agreement and who meets the definition
of “Contractor/Service Provider,” pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18700.3, must file a Form 700.
2. Required Filing Deadlines
Each initial Form 700 required under this Agreement shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk via the City's online
filing system, NetFile, within 30 days of the approval of the Agreement. Additional Form 700 filings will be required
annually on April 1 during the term of the Agreement, and within 30 days of the termination of the Agreement.
3. Filing Designation
The City Department Director will designate each individual who will be providing services to the City pursuant to the
Agreement as full disclosure, limited disclosure, or excluded from disclosure, based on an analysis of the services the
Contractor/Service Provider will provide. Notwithstanding this designation or anything in the Agreement, the
Contractor/Service Provider is ultimately responsible for complying with FPPC regulations and filing requirements. If
you have any questions regarding filing requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk at (619)691-5041,
or the FPPC at 1-866-ASK-FPPC, or (866) 275-3772 *2.
Pursuant to the duly adopted City of Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code, this document shall serve as the written
determination of the Contractor’s requirement to comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in the Code.
Completed by: Jonathan Alegre
1 Cal. Gov. Code §§81000 et seq.; FPPC Regs. 18700.3 and 18704.
2 Chula Vista Municipal Code §§2.02.010-2.02.040.
3 Cal. Gov. Code §§53234, et seq.
4 CA FPPC Adv. A-15-147 (Chadwick) (2015); Davis v. Fresno Unified School District (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 261; FPPC Reg.
18700.3 (Consultant defined as an “individual” who participates in making a governmental decision; “individual” does not include
corporation or limited liability company).
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From: THERESA ACERRO <
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:24 AM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: comment for public comments tonight (
website does not have a way of submitting online for public comments section of meeting
A recent article in the UT revealed that Councilwoman Cardenas
signed a document for her brother's firm indicating she was a
principle officer. therefore under state law she should be reporting on her
700 form the names of all clients and the amounts paid by the clients, which
she did not do .
why is no action being taken to remedy this violation of state law? She
clearly needs to be given two choices-resign or comply. Everyone else
honestly completes this form. Why is the city allowing her to not do so? It is
bad enough the city still has not clarified legal uses of excess campaign
funds but a violation of state law?
Warning:
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Email
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ITEM TITLE
General Plan Update: Approve Amendments to the Housing Element Update of the General Plan for the 2021-
2029 Planning Period
Report Number: 22-0242
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Development Services
Environmental Notice: The Project was adequately covered in previously adopted Negative Declaration, IS
20-0004 for the 2021 Housing Element Update of the General Plan for the 2021-2029 Planning Period.
Recommended Action
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the amendments to the Housing Element Update
of the General Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period.
SUMMARY
In accordance with California Government Code Section 65588, the City of Chula Vista prepared an update
for the sixth Housing Element cycle covering the period from April 2021 through April 2029. The Housing
Element update was approved by Council on July 13, 2021 and submitted to the State of California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review shortly thereafter. On November
4, 2021, HCD notified the city that additional revisions were necessary to comply with State Housing Element
Law. The requested revisions to the Housing Element pertained to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and
clarifications to the City’s Sites Inventory. With City Council approval of these updates, staff will be re-
submitting the updated Housing Element to HCD for certification.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project was adequately covered in previously
adopted Negative Declaration, IS 20-0004 for the 2021 Housing Element Update of the General Plan for the
2021-2029 Planning Period. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On November 4, 2021, City staff received a letter from HCD requesting revisions in two specific areas of the
City’s update to its Housing Element most of which are found within Appendix E – Affirmatively Furthering
Fair Housing and Appendix H – Site Inventory. Below is a summary of HCD comments along with a response
detailing how City staff has addressed the issues.
HCD Comment
1. Affirmatively further[ing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of
Division 1 of Title 2…shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd.
(c)(10)(A).)
Racial/Ethnic Areas of Concentration of Poverty (RECAP): The element identified an area considered a
RECAP and should include specific analysis such as trends, past and current efforts, including investment
and their effectiveness, local data and knowledge, other relevant factors (as noted below), particularly
relative to inequities, resources, and strategies to address any issues related to quality of life. The analysis
should also consider any overlapping fair housing issues with other components of the assessment of fair
housing (e.g., access to opportunity and disproportionate housing needs, including displacement).
Local Data and Knowledge: The element should incorporate local data and knowledge into the assessment
of fair housing. The element may utilize outreach from the recent Analysis of Impediments to Fair H ousing
Choice. Local data and knowledge should include sources not captured in regional, state, or federal data.
Examples include input from neighborhoods such as the identified RECAP, knowledge from local planners
and city administrators and city records and reports.
Other Relevant Factors: The element must still include other relevant factors that contribute to fair housing
issues in the jurisdiction. For instance, the element can analyze historical land use, zoning and investment
practices such as differences between eastern and western Chula Vista, presence of redlining, restrictive
covenants, neighborhood investment or disinvestment, federal investment such as transportation
infrastructure, demographic trends or any other information that supplements the reported data and assists
in a complete analysis.
Contributing Factors: Upon a full analysis of the affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) section, the
element should re-evaluate contributing factors to fair housing issues. In addition, the element lists several
contributing factors, but it should also prioritize those contributing factors.
Goals and Actions: The element must be revised to add or modify goals and actions based on the outcomes
of a complete analysis. Goals and actions must specifically respond to the analysis and to the identified and
prioritized contributing factors to fair housing issues and must be significant and meaningful enough to
overcome identified patterns and trends. Actions must have specific commitment, metrics, and milestones
as appropriate and must address housing mobility enhancement, new housing choices and affordability in
high opportunity areas, place-based strategies for community preservation and revitalization and
displacement protection.
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City Response:
In response to comment #1, staff has updated Appendix E, as follows:
Section B - Historical context related to zoning practices and development has been added. This
section highlights planning practices and the City of Chula Vista’s efforts to create a diverse and
balanced housing stock.
Figures 1-6 and 1-7 – Figures have been added (public housing and mobilehome sites) to further
show concentration of Low- and Moderate-Income households in the western portion of Chula Vista.
Section B.3 and Figure 1-8(B) - More detailed analysis of the RECAP census tract in western Chula
Vista is provided, including updates to Section B.3 and Figure 1-8(B) that adds to highlight the
existing land uses within the RECAP and provides an overview of investment and further strategies
to provide an equitable quality of life and expand resources within the area.
Section D – Due to HCD’s comment regarding the site inventory, updates are provided to all tables,
figures and impacted text references within Section D.
Figures 1-28 through 1-32 – New analysis has been added including CalEnviroScreen, Renter Cost
Burden and a summary of Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) sites to elaborate on the
City’s strategy to provide a mix of housing options and further fair housing.
Table 1-23 (previously 1-18) - Incorporates the specific goals related to the RECAP census tract. It
should be further noted that the City approved a contract with CSA San Diego in April 2022 to expand
their scope of fair housing services to assist in the implementation of goals set forth.
Various – Updated table and figure numbering.
HCD Comment
2. An inventory of land suitable and available for residential development, including vacant sites and sites
having realistic and demonstrated potential for redevelopment during the planning period to meet the locality’s
housing need for a designated income level, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities
and services to these sites. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (a)(3).)
Identify actions that will be taken to make sites available during the planning period with appropriate zoning
and development standards and with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the city’s or county’s
share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated on sites identified in
the inventory completed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning... (Gov. Code, § 65583,
subd. (c)(1).)
Realistic Capacity: While the element includes more information on recently built densities, it generally does
not address realistic capacity assumptions regarding sites with zoning that allow 100% nonresidential uses
as described in the prior review.
Nonvacant Site Analysis: While the element now describes factors utilized in identifying nonvacant sites, it
generally does not include analysis to demonstrate the potential for additional development. Please see
HCD’s April 26, 2021, review.
Programs: Based on the results of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City may need to add or revise
programs to address a shortfall of sites or zoning available to encourage a variety of housing types.
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City Response:
Realistic Capacity:
Staff has responded to this comment by adding the following sentence “While it is possible for projects to be
100 percent commercial in sites covered by the Urban Core Specific Plan, the City has never had one of these
built.” in Appendix B (page AB-41).
Nonvacant Site Analysis:
Staff has responded to this comment by revising the Site Inventory (Appendix H), in particular as it applies
to the nonvacant sites that only occur in western Chula Vista. Each of the identified nonvacant sites were
analyzed against all four of the criteria outlined in Appendix C (Housing Resources):
Estimated land value is greater than improvement value; and
Current structure on property was more than 30 years old; and
Redevelopment can at least double the number of units existing on site; and
Parcel has similar characteristics (such as parcel size, types of units and potential yield) as parcels
where projects have been recently developed.
By applying all of these qualifications, the Site Inventory was reduced from approximately 340 nonvacant
sites to approximately 180 nonvacant sites.
Staff updated Table C-3 (Recent Development and Approvals in Western Chula Vista) which shows that
recent developments are continuing to become denser and in some cases exceed the base densities permitted
by the zone, by utilizing various state laws that allow this increased density. Using this data as a reference
and based on typical development of similar parcels in western Chula Vista, the estimated potential units for
each parcel has been reduced by 50% to create a healthy buffer and conservative capacity estimate. Further,
parcels of sufficient size and densities to qualify as Lower Income units were split between Lower (60%),
Moderate Income (20%) and Above Moderate Income (20%) rather than counting them as 100 percent
Lower Income. The City was also asked to identify ratios that identified the increase in units for each of these
parcels to ensure that those ratios were greater than 1:2. Those ratios can be seen in Column Y of the Site
Inventory.
These refinements to the Site Inventory resulted in the identification of 4,829 Lower-Income, 3,169
Moderate-Income and 5,084 Above Moderate-Income units, for a total capacity within the City of 13,802
units. The City’s RHNA allocation is 11,105 units for this planning period from 2021-2029.
Programs:
Additional programs were not necessary as the City was able to identify adequate sites to encourage a variety
of housing types.
Once these Amendments to the Housing Element Update have been adopted by the City Council , staff will
immediately transmit the Housing Elements to HCD for review and certification.
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DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real
property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current year fiscal impact to the General Fund or Development Services Fund as a result of this
action. Costs associated with the preparation of the Housing Element Update and the associated
environmental documents are incorporated into the Development Services Department budget and may be
reimbursed with funding received from the 2020 Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Program.
Resulting process improvements that accelerate housing production and activities to facilitate com pliance in
implementing the sixth cycle RHNA may be reimbursed from the LEAP Grant Program.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Implementation of the policies and programs outlined within the Housing Element Update may require
additional resources within the Development Services Department. As each of the policies and programs are
developed and implemented, staff will complete a more thorough analysis of staffing and resource needs and
the fiscal impact. The ongoing fiscal impact is uncertain at this time and will depe nd on the type of housing
development that results from the Housing Element Update.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft 2022 Housing Element Update and Appendices
Staff Contact: Scott Donaghe, Principal Planner, Development Services
Stacey Kurz, Housing Manager, Development Services
Laura C. Black, AICP, Interim Director of Development Services
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE 2021-2029
PLANNING PERIOD
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 10.6 of the Government Code (Article 10.6), Chula Vista
is required to prepare a Housing Element Update of the General Plan that covers the period of
April 15, 2021 through April 15, 2029; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2021, the City Council approved the Housing Element Update
that covers the 2021-2029 planning period and staff subsequently submitted the update to the State
of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review and
certification; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2021, the City of Chula Vista received a letter from HCD
requesting revisions to the Housing Element Update with regards to its sections on Affirmatively
Furthering Fair Housing and its Site Inventory: and
WHEREAS, HCD has provided guidance to the City of Chula Vista on the Amendments
to the Housing Element Update that would bring it into compliance with Article 10.6; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the
project was adequately covered in previously adopted Negative Declaration, IS 20-0004 for the
2021 Housing Element Update of the General Plan for the 2021-2029 Planning Period. Therefore,
no further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, this action authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to perform future
administrative edits in order to expedite certification with HCD; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for the hearing on the project and notice
of said hearing, together with its purposes given by its publication in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City, at least ten days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 65090, the City Council held
a duly noticed public hearing on the project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
hereby finds and determines as follows:
I. COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The City Council finds, based upon the whole record, there is no substantial evidence that
the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the previously adopted
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Negative Declaration reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis and remains consistent
and applicable to the project as originally approved.
II. GENERAL PLAN INTERNAL CONSISTENCY
The City Council hereby finds and determines that the General Plan, as amended, is
internally consistent and shall remain internally consistent following amendments thereof by this
Resolution.
III. ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
In light of the findings above, the General Plan Amendment, specifically the amendments
to the Housing Element Update for the period of 2021-2029, are hereby approved and adopted in
substantially the form presented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein and on file
in the City Clerk's Office.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Laura C. Black, AICP Glen R. Googins
Interim Director of Development Services City Attorney
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Amended on September 13, 2022
HOUSING ELEMENT
OF THE
GENERAL PLAN
Adopted on July 13, 2021
Amended on September 13, 2022
CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Mary Casillas Salas Gabe Gutierrez, Chair
Andrea Cardenas (District 4) Max Zaker, Vice Chair
Michael De La Rosa, Vice Chair
Jill Galvez (District 2) Krista Burroughs
John McCann (District 1) Michael De La Rosa
Stephen Padilla (District 3) Jon Milburn
Javier Nava
Jerome Torres
CITY MANAGER
Maria V. Kachadoorian
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
Tiffany AllenKelly Broughton
CITY ATTORNEY
Glen R. Googins
PREPARED THROUGH
City of Chula Vista
Development Services Department
Housing and Planning Divisions
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista CA 91910
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Amended on September 13, 2022
www.chulavistaca.gov
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Adopted on July 13, 2021 City of Chula Vista Housing Element
Amended on September 13, 2022
CITY OF CHULA VISTA PROJECT STAFF
Staff members throughout the entire City of Chula Vista organization assisted in the
preparation of the General Plan Housing Element Update. Listed below are some of the core
staff members who were most directly involved.
Laura C. Black, AICPTiffany Allen, Interim Development Services Department Director
Laura C. Black, AICP, Development Services Department Assistant Director
Stacey KurzLeilani Hines, Former Housing Manager
Scott Donaghe, Principal Planner
Dai HoangCheryl Goddard, Associate Senior Planner
Harold Phelps, Associate Planner
Jose Dorado, Senior Management Analyst
Genevieve Hernandez, Senior Planner
Angelica Davis, Senior Management Analyst
Diego Avila, Project Coordinator
Christian Sandoval, DSD Housing Intern
Simon Silva, Deputy City Attorney III
Michael Shirey, Deputy City Attorney III
CONSULTANT SERVICES
VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES, INC. – Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment
Adopted on July 13, 2021 by City Council Resolution No. 2021-137
Amended on September 13, 2022 by City Council Resolution No. 2022 -XXX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Community Context 1
1.2 Purpose and Nature of the Housing Element 5
1.3 Regional Housing Needs Assessment 6
1.4 State Housing Legislation 8
1.4.1 State Laws Effective 2018 8
1.4.2 State Laws Effective 2019 13
1.4.3 State Laws Effective 2020 15
1.5 State Law and Local Plans 18
1.5.1 Consistency with State Law 18
1.5.2 Consistency with General Plan and Policies 23
1.5.3 Related Planning Documents 24
1.6 Public Participation 28
1.7 Housing Element Organization 30
Goals, Policies & Programs 33
Overview 33
Regional Housing Needs Assessment 33
Goal 1: Promote Housing that Helps to Create Safe, Livable, and Sustainable
Neighborhoods 36
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) 42
Goal 3: Create opportunities for affordable housing, particularly in vulnerable
areas and in areas of opportunity 6159
Goal 4: Promote Equitable and accessible housing options and resources. 7372
Summary Of Quantified Objectives 9084
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APPENDIX A Community and Housing Profile
APPENDIX B Constraints to Housing
APPENDIX C Housing Resources
APPENDIX D At Risk Affordable Housing
APPENDIX E Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Assessment
APPENDIX F 5th Cycle Accomplishments
APPENDIX G Public Participation
APPENDIX H Site Inventory
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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 &
Implementation Plan
Details specific policies and programs the City of Chula
Vista 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.
1.0
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Appendix C Provides an 44.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
Appendix H
Provides a summary of the community engagement
activities that occurred throughout the development of the
Housing Element document.
Provides an adequate Sites Inventory which includes an
inventory of sites to meet the estimated RHNA need
throughout the planning period.
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, eq uity 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
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financial resources available to the City. While the goals remain cons istent with the 2013-2020
Housing Element, a number of new policies and programs are incorporated into this based
upon new state legislation and are summarized below:
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Goal 1 Promote Housing that Helps to Create Safe, Livable, and Sustainable
Neighborhoods
Programs/Policies
Continuing Preservation and improvement of housing through
rehabilitation, enforcement, energy efficiency and
conservation measures, inspection programs and
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)
Programs/Policies
Continuing
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
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
that permits agricultural uses by right.
Revised
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
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.
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Review nongovernmental constraints impeding residential
development and address where possible.
New
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.
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.
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Goal 3 Create opportunities for affordable housing, particularly in vulnerable areas AND in
areas of opportunity
Programs/Policies
Continuing
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
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
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.
Revised
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.
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).
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New
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 a right of first refusal in the new housing to displaced
occupants.
Develop an 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
a balanced and equitable distribution of affordable housing
throughout the City.
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Goal 4 Promote equitable and accessible housing options and resources.
Programs/Policies
Continuing
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
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.
Continuing
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 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.
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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.
Revised
Implement the City’s Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance
to review requests to modify zoning and development
standards 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.
New
Adopt an Environmental Justice Element as an 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 at least 50% of the units dedicated as affordable
and supportive housing projects.
Work with the community to achieve community support for
housing at a 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.
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 f iscal 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.
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Community Context
Home to more than 270,000 residents, Chula Vista is the second largest city in San Diego
County. The City encompasses approximately 52 square miles of land area from the San Diego
Bay eastward to Otay Lakes and includes most of the land between the Sweetw ater River to the
north and the Otay River to the south. The bayfront, rivers, and hills define the City’s planning
areas.
Over time, the City has evolved into varying and
distinct neighborhoods and communities. Initially
incorporated in 1911, much of the City’s historical
growth and development centered around the
historic City center also known as the urban core.
Therefore, the City’s older and more established
neighborhoods are generally located west of
Interstate 805 (“I 805”). Over the next several
decades, California’s continued rate of population
growth and housing production, coupled with
Chula Vista’s regional and waterfront location
between the Mexican border and downtown San Diego, spurred the City’s outward expansion
and newer development to the east (east of I 805).
In 1985, the unincorporated Montgomery area (south of L Street and west of I 805), now known
as the Southwest area of the City, was annexed into the City, adding approximately 23,000 new
residents. Beginning in the late 1980’s, development occurred east of I 805 of large expanses of
green open land within the master planned communities of Eastlake, Rancho del Rey, Sunbow,
Rolling Hills Ranch and San Miguel Ranch. In 1992, the City annexed 14 square miles of Otay
Ranch that continues to be developed today as the master planned communities of Otay Ranch ,
Millenia and Escaya.
1.0
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Located minutes from downtown San Diego and the U.S.-Mexican border Chula Vista has convenient
access to the region’s cultural, recreational, educational and business opportunities and plays a
significant role in the region’s growth. As the hub of civic and cultural activity in South San Diego
County with its picturesque backdrops and inviting climate, Chula Vista is a city whose growth is ripe
with opportunities for both growing businesses and growing families.
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The City’s communities can be further distinguished by geographic planning areas that follow
the overall development patterns of the City as seen in Figure 1.
Northwest – That area north of L Street and east of Interstate 5, also referred to as the
City’s historic urban core;
Southwest – That area south of L Street, generally encompassing those neighborhoods
included within the Montgomery annexation of 1985;
East – That area east of I 805, generally encompassing master planned communities
developed from the early 1990’s and continuing to the present; and,
Bayfront – That area west of Interstate-5 (“I 5”) and north of L Street, currently
underdeveloped with some development and large vacant waterfront properties and a
master plan that was approved by the California Coastal Commission in August 2012.
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Figure 1 : City of Chula Vista Planning Areas
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“The vision for Chula Vista in the
year 2030 is a community that
preserves and enhances the
unique features that shape its
identity.”
1.2 Purpose and Nature of the Housing Element
Meeting the housing needs of Chula Vista residents as well as the City’s share of regional
housing needs remains an important goal for the City of Chula Vista. As the population of the
state continues to grow and pressure on resources increases, Chula Vista must ensure it
provides adequate housing opportunities while maintaining a high standard of living for all
citizens in the community.
Recogniz ing the importance of providing adequate housing, the State of California has
mandated a Housing Element within every General Plan since 1969. Housing elements in the
San Diego region are required to be completed, with a finding of compliance by the Califo rnia
Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”), by April 15, 2021. This
document represents the 2021-2029 update required for jurisdictions within the San Diego
Association of Governments (“SANDAG”) region, responds to the issues that curren tly face the
City and was created in compliance with State General Plan law.
What is a Housing Element and Why Do We Need One?
The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and suitable
living environment for every Californian as the State’s main housing goal. Recognizing the
important part that local planning programs play in pursuit of this goa l, the Legislature has
mandated that all cities and counties prepare a Housing Element as part of their comprehensive
General Plans (California Government Code Section 65580 et seq.).
The Housing Element is one of the seven required
elements of the General Plan and is the primary document
that local jurisdictions in California use to plan for
adequate housing opportuni ties for present and future
residents. The Housing Element is the only General Plan
Element that requires review and certification by the State
of California.
State Housing Element law, enacted in 1969, mandates that each local government in California
create a Housing Element to adequately plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs
of all segments of the population. The Housing Element must be consistent with all other
elements of the General Plan and is updated on a regular basis. The law acknowledges that for
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Create a balanced, sustainable
community that offers a variety of
housing choices throughout Chula
Vista for all residents, present and
future, through strategic policies
and programs.
the private market to adequately address housing needs and demand, local governments must
adopt plans and regulatory systems that support housing development. As a result, the
successful growth of a community rests largely upon the implementation of local General Plans,
and in particular, the Housing Element.
1.3 Regional Housing Needs Assessment
Each jurisdiction’s projected housing need during the Housing Element planning period is
determined through the Regional Housing Needs Allo cation (“RHNA”) process, as set forth in
Section 65583 of the California Government Code. The RHNA is based on projected statewide
growth in households as determined by HCD. Through the RHNA process, HCD distributes the
statewide projected housing need among the regions in the state, where each regional council
of government allocates the projected regional growth to local jurisdictions within the region as
their “fair share” of regional housing needs. The total housing need for each jurisdiction is
distributed among income categories, requiring each jurisdiction to plan to meet the needed
housing for households at all income levels. The agency responsible for distributing the RHNA in
San Diego County is SANDAG.
Each city and county in California is required to produce a Housing Element that demonstrates
the jurisdiction’s ability to accommodate the housing need identified in its RHNA during the
Housing Element planning period. This Housing Element covers the 6th cycle Housing Element
planning period and provides sites adequate to accommodate the City's fair share allocation.
The City of Chula Vista’s Housing Element sets forth the
City’s policies and detailed programs for meeting existing
and future housing needs as set forth in the RHNA, for
preserving and enhancing neighborhoods, and for
increasing affordable housing opportunities for extremely
low, very-low, low and moderate income persons and
households. It serves as the primary policy guide for local
decision -making on all housing matters.
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The Housing Element also provides a detailed analysis of Chula Vista’s demographic, economic
and housing characteristics as required by state law. A comprehensive evaluation of the City’s
progress in implementing the previous eight-year Housing Element’s policy and action
programs related to housing production, preservation and conservation is provided. The
proposed policies and programs in the updated Housing Element are then adjusted based on
this evaluation, as appropriate. Based upon the community’s housing needs, available
resources, constraints and opportunities for housing production and preservation, and past
performance, the Housing Element establishes an eight-year strategy of priority goals,
objectives and action programs that directly address the housing needs of present and future
Chula Vista residents.
HOUSING VISION
What would our city look and feel like if we met all our housing
goals?
HOUSING LANDSCAPE
What are our housing needs? Who is our housing serving? Who is
not having their housing needs met.
CONSTRAINTS & RESOURCES
Have we planned to accommodate our needs? What is stopping us
from meeting our goals and why?
ACTION PLAN
Goals policies and programs to shape future decision making.
Programs that will help us realize our vision.
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1.4 State Housing Legislation
During the 5th cycle, specifically in 2017 to the present, the state has passed numerous laws to
address California’s housing crisis. Many of the new programs outlined within this Housing
Element for the 6th planning cycle, addresses the new legislation to facilitate and increase
housing production for all economic levels. As the state passes new legislation in the remainder
of the 5th cycle and during the 6th cycle, the City will continue to amend the Chula Vista
Municipa l Code; to monitor and evaluate policies and programs designed to meet state
requirements; and to proactively implement new policies and programs to help increase
housing production citywide.
In 2019, several bills were signed into law that include requirements for local density bonus
programs, the Housing Element, surplus lands, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) streamlining, and
removing local barriers to housing production. The City will implement changes required by
state law, likely through amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code. The following is a
summary of recent legislation and proposed City activities that will further the City’s efforts to
increase housing production during the 6th cycle.
1.4.1 State Laws Effective 2018
SB 2
Permanent Funding ($75
Recording Fee)
Establishes a permanent, ongoing source of funding
dedicated to affordable housing development. Imposes a
fee of $75 to be paid at the time of the recording of every
real estate instrument, paper, or notice required or
permitted by law to be recorded, per each single
transaction per single parcel of real property, not to
exceed $225.
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1.4.1 State Laws Effective 2018
Senate Bill (SB) 167, Assembly
Bill (AB) 678, and AB 1515
Housing Accountability
Amends the Housing Accountability Act (HAA). The HAA
significantly limits the ability of a jurisdiction to deny an
affordable or market-rate housing project that is
consistent with existing planning and zoning requirements.
These measures amend the HAA as follows:
Modifies the findings requirement to deny a housing
development project to be supported by a
preponderance of the evidence, rather than by
substantial evidence in the record;
Defines “lowering density” to mean “any conditions
that have the same effect or impact on the ability of
the project to provide housing”;
Requires an applicant to be notified, within 30 days of
an application being deemed complete for a project
with 150 or fewer housing units, and within 60 days for
projects with more than 150 units, if the jurisdiction
considers a proposed housing development project to
be inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity
with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance,
standard, requirement or other similar provision. If the
jurisdi ction fails to provide the required notice, the
project is deemed consistent, compliant and in
conformity with the applicable plan, program, policy
ordinance, standard, requirement or other similar
provision; and
Deems a housing development project “consis tent,
compliant and in conformity with an applicable plan,
program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement or
other similar provision if there is substantial evidence
that would allow a reasonable person to conclude that
the housing development project i s consistent,
compliant or in conformity.”
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1.4.1 State Laws Effective 2018
Additionally, these bills provide new remedies for a court
to compel a jurisdiction to comply with the HAA:
If a jurisdiction’s findings are not supported by a
preponderance of the evidence, the court must issue
an order compelling compliance within 60 days.
SB 35
Streamlining for 10%
Affordability
Streamlines affordable multifamily housing project
approvals, at the request of a developer, in a city that fails
to issue building permits for its share of the regional
housing need by income category in accordance with
California Government Code Section 65913.4. Chula Vista
has not issued building permits consistent with its regional
housing needs. Therefore, approval of a qualifying housing
development meeting the City’s objective planning
standards and on a qualifying site is a ministerial act,
without CEQA review or public hearings.
AB 1505
Inclusionary Housing
Allows a jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance that requires a
housing development to include a certain percentage of
residential rental units affordable to and occupied by
households with incomes that do not exceed limits for
households with extremely low, very low, low or moderate
income (also known as “inclusionary housing”). The
ordinance must provide alternative means of compliance
such as in -lieu fees, off-site construction, etc. and may
require review by HCD.
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1.4.1 State Laws Effective 2018
AB 879
Annual Reporting to State
HCD
Expands upon existing law that requires, by April 1 of each
year, cities to send an annual report to their respective city
councils, the state Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
and HCD that includes the following new information:
The number of housing development applications
received in the prior year;
The number of units included in all development
applications in the prior year;
The number of units approved and disapproved in the
prior year;
A listing of sites rezoned to accommodate that portion
of the City’s RHNA for each income level that could not
be accommodated in its housing element inventory
and any additional sites identified under the “no net
loss” provisions;
The net number of new units of housing that have
been issued a “completed entitlement,” building
permit or certificate of occupancy (identified by the
Assessor’s Parcel Number) and th e income category
that each unit of housing satisfied (distinguishing
between rental and for-sale units);
The number of applications, including location and
number of units, and building permits submitted under
the new processing provided for by Section 65913.4
(enacted by SB 35),
An analysis of governmental constraints that must
include local ordinances that “directly impact the cost
and supply of residential development”; and
An analysis of nongovernmental constraints that must
include requests to develop housing at densities below
those anticipated in site inventory and the length of
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time between receiving approval for housing
development and submittal of an application for
building permit. The analysis must also include policies
to remove nongovernmental constraints.
AB 1397
Housing Element Site
Inventory Analysis
Numerous changes to how a jurisdiction establishes its
housing element site inventory. These changes include the
following:
Sites must be “available” for residential development
and have “realistic and demonstrated” potential for
redevelopment;
Parcels must have sufficient water, sewer and dry
utilities or part of a mandatory program to provide
such utilities;
Places restrictions on using nonvacant sites as part of
the housing element inventory;
Places limitations on continuing identification of
nonvacant sites and certain vacant sites that have not
bee n approved for housing development; and
Stipulates that lower-income sites must be between
one -half acre and 10 acres in size unless evidence is
provided that a smaller or larger site is adequate.
AB 72
State HCD Authority
Provides HCD broad authority to find a jurisdiction’s
housing element out of substantial compliance if it
determines that the jurisdiction fails to act in compliance
with its housing element, including any failure to
implement any program actions included in the housing
element, and allows HCD to refer violations of law to the
attorney general. Additionally, HCD may notify the
attorne y general that the jurisdiction is in violation of the
Housing Accountability Act, as codified in California
Government Code Sections 65863, 65915 and 65008.
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1.4.2 State Laws Effective 2019
AB 3194
Housing Accountability
Strengthens the Housing Accountability Act by strictly
limiting local government’s authority to reject or restrict
housing development projects that comply with applicable
objective general plan, zoning and subdivision standards.
Where the zoning is inconsistent with the general plan, no
rezo ning is required as long as the project complies with
the jurisdiction's objective general plan standards. Cities
must apply zoning standards and criteria to facilitate and
accommodate development at the density allowed on the
site by the general plan.
AB 2162
Supportive Housing as Use by
Right
Requires supportive housing to be considered a use "by
right" in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are
permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting
multifamily uses, if the proposed housing development
meets specified criteria. Qualifying criteria relates to
affordability, long -term deed restrictions, and
nonresidential floor use providing supportive services and
must approve, within specified periods, supportive housing
developments that comply with these requirements. The
law prohibits any minimum parking requirement for units
occupied by supportive housing residents if the
development is located w ithin a half-mile of a public
transit stop.
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1.4.1 State Laws Effective 2018
SB 828 and AB 1771
RHNA Analysis
A number of changes to the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment process to use more data to more accurately
and fairly reflect job growth and housing needs, with an
emphasis on fair housing goals. This law added more
opportunities for public comment and HCD adjustments to
the council of governments' methodology for selecting
RHNA targets. Additionally, the law prohibits a council of
governments from using prior underproduction of housing,
or stable population numbers, as justification for a
determination or reduction in a local government's share
of the RHNA.
AB 686
Affirmatively Further Fair
Housing
Extends requirements for federal grantees and contractors
to “affirmatively further fair housing,” including
requirements in the federal Fair Housing Act, to public
agencies in California. Requires a public agency to
administer its programs and activities relating to housing
and community development in a manner to affirmatively
further fair housing and not take any action that is
inconsistent with this obligation. "Affirmatively furthering
fair housing" means, among other things, "taking
meaningful actions ... that overcome patterns of
segregation and foster inclusive communities" and
"address significant disparities in housing needs and in
access to opportunity." Additionally, an assessment of fair
housing practices must now be included in upcoming
housing elements.
SB 1333
Applicability to Charter Cities
Makes charter cities (those governed by a city charter
document rather than by general law) subject to a number
of planning laws that previously only applied to general
law cities. These include laws related to general plan
amendment processing, accessory dwelling unit permitting
and the preparation of housing elements. The law now
requires a charter city's zoning ordinances to be consistent
with its adopted general plan.
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1.4.3 State Laws Effective 2020
AB 2753, AB 2372, SB 1227,
AB 2797, AB 1763
Density Bonus & Incentives
Further incentivizes certain housing development projects
under the State Density Bonus law by:
Expediting the processing of density bonus
applications;
Granting floor area ratio bonus in lieu of a bonus on
the basis of dwelling units per acre;
Prohibiting cities and counties from imposing parkin g
requirements in excess of specified ratios;
Allows eligible developments to calculate impact fees
based on square feet and not per unit;
Requires cities to provide determinations of amount of
density bonus, all eligible reductions in parking
requirements and whether adequate information has
been submitted;
Extending State Density Bonus Law to apply to student
housing projects where at least 20 percent of the units
are affordable for lower income students with priority
to students experiencing homelessness and calculation
of the density bonus based on the number of beds
instead of units;
Providing for an 80% density bonus to be granted to
100% affordable housing projects. Additionally, for
these 100% affordable projects, limiting all local
government limits on density, allowing a height
increase of up to three stories or 33 feet and
eliminating all local parking requirements for special
needs projects offering paratransit service or located
within ½ mile from an accessible bus route;
Reconciling the State Density Bonus Law and the
Coastal Act to increase affordable housing in the
coastal zone while protecting coastal resources and
access.
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1.4.1 State Laws Effective 2018
AB 68, AB 587, AB 671, AB
881, and SB 13
Accessory Dwelling Units
Further incentivizes the development of accessory dwelling
units, through streamlined permits, reduced setback
requirements, increased allowable square footage, reduced
parking requirements, reduced fees and for the Housing
Element to include specific programs to incentivize
production of ADUs.
AB 1763
Density Bonus for 100%
Affordable Housing
Requires jurisdictions to provide a density bonus to
development projects that restrict 100 percent of their
units as affordable to lower- and moderate -income
households.
AB 101
Low Barrier Navigation
Centers for Homeless
Requires jurisdictions to allow “low barrier navigation
centers” by-right in areas zoned for mixed uses and in
nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if the
center meets specified requirements.
AB 1255 and AB 1486
Surplus Lands for Affordable
Housing
S eeks to identify and prioritize state and local surplus lands
available for housing development affordable to lower-
income households. Identified surplus lands will be
reported annually through the Housing Element Annual
Progress Reports.
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1.4.1 State Laws Effective 2018
SB 330
Housing Crisis
Enacts changes to local development policies, permitting,
and processes that will be in effect through January 1,
2025. SB 330 places new criteria on the application
requirements and processing times for housing
developments; prevents localities from decre asing the
housing capacity of any site, such as through downzoning
or increasing open space requirements, if such a decrease
would preclude the jurisdiction from meeting its RHNA
housing targets; prevents localities from establishing non -
objective standard s; and requires that any proposed
demolition of housing units be accompanied by a project
that would replace or exceed the total number of units
demolished. Additionally, any demolished units that were
occupied by lower-income households must be replaced
w ith new units affordable to households with those same
income levels.
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1.5 State Law and Local Plans
1.5.1 Consistency with State Law
Table 1
STATE HOUSING ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Requirements Statute Reference
Public Participation (GC 65583 & 65585)
Diligent efforts to achieve public participation of
all economic segments of the community in the
development and adoption of the Housing
Element.
§ 65583 (c)(9) Appendix G
Collect and compile the public comments received
and provide these comments to the legislative
body prior to adoption of the Housing Element.
§ 65585 (b)(2) Appendix G
Review and Revision (GC 65588(a) & (b))
Evaluation and revision of the previous element
Review effectiveness of the element, progress in
implementation and appropriateness of goals,
objectives and policies
§ 65588(a) & (b) Appendix F
Housing Needs Assessment (GC 65583(a))
Conduct an assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints
relevant to the meeting of these needs
A. Population and Employment Trends § 65583 (a)(1) Appendix A
Population Growth
Age
Race/Ethnicity
Employment
Commuting Patterns
B. Household Characteristics § 65583 (a)(2) Appendix A
Household Type & Size
Household Income
C. Special Housing Needs § 65583 (a)(7) Appendix A
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Requirements Statute Reference
Elderly
Persons with Disabilities
Large Households
Single -Parent Households
Agricultural Workers
Residents Living in Poverty
Homeless
D. Housing Problems § 65583 (a)(2) Appendix A
Overcrowding
Overpayment (Cost Burden)
E. Housing Stock Characteristics § 65583 (a)(2) Appendix A
Projected Housing Units
Housing Type
Housing Availability and Tenure
Housing Age and Condition
Housing Costs and Affordability
Vacancy rates
F. Opportunities For Energy Conservation in residential
development [building envelope, heat and cooling and
electrical].
§ 65583 (a)(8)
Appendix C
G. Preservation of Existing Assisted Housing Projects At-
Risk of Converting § 65583 (a)(9) Appendix D
Inventory of at-risk units
Estimate of replacement vs. preservation costs
Identify qualified entities
Identify potential funding
Sites Inventory and Analysis (GC Sections 65583.2)
Land suitable for residential development to accommodate RHNA for all income levels, to
include vacant sites, sites capable of higher densities, and public owned sites
A. Sites Inventory § 65583.2
(b)(1) - (7)
Appendix C,
Appendix H
Listing of properties by parcel number or unique
reference
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Requirements Statute Reference
Listing of properties by size
Listing of properties by general plan designation
and zoning
For non -vacant sites, description of existing uses
Map of sites included in the inventory
B. Sites Inventory Analysis of Suitability and Availability Appendix C,
Appendix H
“Realistic & demonstrated potential” development
capacity (e.g. by income category of each site and
access to water, sewer, & dry utilities)
Units per site “realistically accommodated”
Analysis of non-vacant and underutilized lands
Sites suitable for lower income housing
Replacement housing
Constraints on Housing (GC 65583(a)(5) and (6))
A. Governmental Constraints § 65583 (a)(5) Appendix B
Land-use controls (e.g., zoning -development
standards, including parking, height limits;
setbacks, lot coverages, minimum unit sizes,
growth controls)
B. Non-Governmental Constraints § 65583 (a)(6) Appendix B
Economic Factors, cost of construction and land,
financing
C.Non-Governmental Constraints § 65583 (a)(6) Appendix B
Economic Factors, cost of construction and land,
financing
D.C. Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints § 65583.2(b)(4)
& (5)
Appendix B
Environmental constraints
Infrastructure including planned water, sewer, and
other dry utilities supply
Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (GC 65583(b)(10))
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.16", No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"
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Requirements Statute Reference
A. Summary of fair housing issues and an assessment of
fair housing enforcement and fair housing outreach
capacity
Appendix E,
Regional AI
B. Analysis of available federal, state, and local data and
knowledge to identify integration and segregation
patterns and trends, racially or ethnically concentrated
areas of poverty, disparities in access to opportunity,
and disproportionate housing needs within the
jurisdiction, including displacement risk.
Appendix E,
Regional AI
C. An assessment of the contributing factors for the fair
housing issues identified.
Appendix E,
Regional AI
D. An identification of the jurisdiction’s fair housing
priorities and goals .
Appendix E,
Regional AI
E. Strategies and actions to implement those priorities
and goals
Appendix E
Goals, Quantified Objectives, and Policies (GC 65583(b))
for the maintenance, preservation, improvement, and development of housing
A. Identify adequate sites which will be made available
through appropriate action with required public
services and facilities from a variety of housing types
for all income levels
Appendix C,
Appendix H
B. Programs to assist in the development of adequate
housing to meet the needs of extremely low, very low,
low and moderate -income households
Part I, Goal 3
C. Identify and, when appropriate and possible, remove
governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing in Chula
Vista
Part I, Goal 2
D. Conserve and improve the condition of the existing
and affordable housing stock in Chula Vista
Part I, Goal 1
E. Promote housing opportunities for all persons Part I, Goal 2
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Requirements Statute Reference
F. Identify programs to address the potential conversion
of assisted housing development to market rate
housing.
Part I, Goal 1
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1.5.2 Consistency with General Plan and Policies
The Housing Element of the General Plan is one component of the City’s overall long -range
planning strategy. The California Government Code requires that the General Plan contain an
integrated, consistent set of goals and policies. The Housing Element, therefore, must be
consistent with the General Plan and is affected by policies contained in other elements of the
General Plan. This means that any goals, policies, and programs included in the Housing
Element must support and further General Plan policies and should not conflict wi th the
General Plan.
The Housing Element is most intricately related to the Land Use and Transportation (LUT)
Element. The LUT Element sets the framework for development of housing by laying out the
land use designations for residential development and i ndicating the type and density
permitted by the City. Working within this framework, the Housing Element identifies priority
goals, objectives and program actions for the next eight years that directly address the housing
needs of existing and future Chula Vista residents. The policies contained in other elements of
the General Plan affect many aspects of life that residents enjoy – the amount and variety of
open space, the preservation of natural, historic and cultural resources, the permitted noise
levels in residential areas, and the safety of the residents in the event of a natural or man-made
disaster.
The Housing Element has been reviewed for consistency with the City’s other General Plan
Elements and the policies and programs in this Element reflect the policy direction contained in
other parts of the General Plan. As portions of the General Plan are amended in the future, this
Housing Element will be reviewed to ensure that internal consistency is maintained.
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1.5.3 Related Planning Documents
In addition to the General Plan, the Housing Element is also consistent with various local and
regional plans. Key plans that the Housing Element references and supports include the
following:
Chula Vista Municipal Code The Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) consists of all the
regulatory and penal ordinances and certain administrative
ordinances of the City, codified pursuant to the provisions
of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.8 and 50022.10 of the
California Government Code. The CVMC includes the City’s
Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance.
Subdivision Ordinance The Subdivision Ordinance, Title 18 of the CVMC, regulates
the design, development and implementation of land
division. It applies when a parcel is split into two or more
parcels; a parcel is consolidated with one or more parcels;
or the boundaries of two or more parcels are adjusted to
change the size and/or configuration of the parcels.
Zoning Ordinance The Zoning Ordinance, Title 19 of the CVMC, is the primary
tool for implementing the General Plan and is designed to
protect and promote the public hea lth, safety, comfort,
convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the people.
It includes a zoning map designating various districts that
are described in the text of the document and outlines the
permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited uses for
each zone district. Finally, the Zoning Ordinance provides
property development standards for each zone district and
overall administrative and legislative procedures.
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Specific Plans Specific Plans are customized regulatory documents that
provide fo cused guidance and regulations for a particular
area. They generally include a land use plan, circulation
plan, infrastructure plan, zoning classifications,
development standards, design guidelines, phasing plan,
financing plan and implementation plan. Chula Vista has
seven approved Specific Plans, which are listed below.
Bayfront Specific Plan
Gateway Specific Plan
Auto Park North Specific Plan
Bonita Glen Specific Plan
Bonita Gateway Specific Plan
Urban Core Specific Plan
Southwest Specific Plan (under preparation)
General Development Plans A General Development Plan (GDP) is a smaller scale
version of a General Plan that typically addresses large,
previously undeveloped areas of the City, such as those in
eastern Chula Vista. It establishes gen eral development
parameters, including the distribution of land uses,
vehicular circulation patterns, development densities, and
an overall master planned community urban structure. A
GDP is implemented by the adoption of a Sectional
Planning Area (SPA) Plan. The City has six GDPs for its
master planned communities, which are listed below and
discussed further in the Land Use and Transportation
Element Section 10.0, East Area Plan, of this Element.
GDPs must be in conformance with the General Plan.
Sunbow
Rancho del Rey
Eastlake
Rolling Hills Ranch
San Miguel Ranch
Otay Ranch
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Sectional Planning Area
Plans
A Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan is a comprehensive
specific plan that addresses a portion of a planned
community area. It is intended to imp lement the goals,
objectives, and development parameters prescribed in the
GDP. A SPA and GDP must be adopted as a prerequisite to
develop land in a Planned Community (PC) Zone.
A SPA consists of integrated guidelines and development
standards that provid e detail on the land use mix, design
criteria, pedestrian and vehicular circulation pattern, open
space, recreation, infrastructure requirements, and other
components for the entire or portion of an adopted GDP. It
is based on City regulations, guidelines , and policies; but
once adopted, a SPA supersedes these documents, except
where incorporated by reference.
Precise Plans A Precise Plan is a zoning implementation tool that creates
specific property development standards and design
guidelines in combination with underlying zone standards
to allow site design flexibility within areas zoned as a
Precise Plan modifying district. Precise Plan development
standards and guidelines, adopted by Ordinance, can be
tailored for a particular area through rez oning action. The
Precise Plan is adopted through a discretionary review
process that establishes standards and guidelines affecting
the property.
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Local Coastal Program A Local Coastal Program (LCP) is the planning tool used to
carry out the shared partn ership between the California
Coastal Commission’s (CCC) mandate to protect coastal
resources, and local government’s regulation of land use
through its General Plan. An LCP includes a land use plan
with land use classifications, types and densities of
allowable development, plus goals, objectives, and policies
concerning development use of coastal resources. After an
LCP is approved by the CCC, their permitting authority is
delegated to the local government. It is not intended that
the CCC and their permitting authority usurp local
government.
Chula Vista’s Bayfront has an LCP, which contains the goal s
and objectives relating to coastal development. It is
provided by the General Plan Land Use Diagram and the
associated goals, objectives and policies that relate to
coastal areas.
Climate Action Plan Chula Vista has been implementing a “Climate Action Plan”
to address the threat of climate change impacts to the local
community. The most recent plan is the 2017 Climate
Action Plan (CAP) which was adopted by City Council on
September 26, 2017. It includes ambitious new goals and
policies to strengthen th e City’s climate action efforts.
Implementing the CAP facilitates achieving numerous
community co-benefits such as utility savings, better air
quality, reduced traffic congestion, local economic
development, and improved quality of life. It brings
together past City of Chula Vista climate plan efforts
including the original Carbon Dioxide Reduction Plan
(2000), the mitigation plan (2008) and the adaptation plan
(2011).
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Section 65583(c)(9) of the
California Government Code
states that, "The local
government shall make a diligent
effort to achieve public
participation of all economic
segments of the community in the
development of the housing
element, and the program shall
describe this effort."
1.6 Public Participation
While the City began its efforts in engaging the community
community in a discussion of housing needs in 2019, much
of its efforts continued through 2020. The historic corona
virus disease (COVID -19) pandemic greatly shaped the
City’s efforts in communicating with its residents,
community members and stakeholders. With a State of
Emergency declared by the U.S President in February 2020
and locally, the Governor of California, County of San
Diego Public Health and the City Council of Chula Vista
following suit in March 2020, stay at home orders and
prohibitions of any gatherings outside of households,
changed the rules of engagement. From March 2020
through the present timeframe, all meetings and communications have shifted to electronic
and digital means.
Meaningful community participation is also required in connection with the City's Assessment
of Fair Housing (AFH) and the Five -Year Consolidated Plan that serves as a comprehensive
housing affordability strategy, community development plan, and submission for funding under
any of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) entitlement formula grant
programs. These two strategic planning documents were concurrently updated along with the
City’s Housing Element and any public input received through these processes were also
cons idered.
5-Year Consolidated Plan - The 5-Year Consolidated Plan is a planning document that
identifies needs within low -to moderate- income (LMI) communities and outlines how
the City will address those needs. It guides investments and helps achieve HUD’s mission
of providing decent housing, suitable living environments, as well as expanded
economic opportunities for LMI populations. During the development of the
Consolidated Plan, public meetings with the Housing Advisory Commission (January 23.
2020) a nd City Council (March and June 2020) were held to identify the City’s most
pressing community needs. In addition, a community needs on -line survey was offered
in English and Spanish which returned 260 responses.
Special Fair Housing Outreach – In addition to the Housing Element workshops,
community workshops, targeted stakeholder interviews to service providers and local
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“PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT:
Share your Voice, Shape your City”
organizations, and a fair housing survey was conducted in Spanish and English as part of
the development of the San Diego Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
(AI). Public notice and additional outreach for community workshops held in Chula Vista
and National City and surveys were circulated through local service providers and made
available on the City’s Fair Housing webpage and at City Hall.
A discussion of citizen participation is provided in more detail in Appendix A. Appendix A
contains a summary of all public comments regarding the Housing Element received by the City
at scheduled public meetings. As required by California Government Code Section 65585(b)(2),
all written comments regarding the Housing Element made by the public will be provided to
each member of the City Council at such time as the Housing El ement is presented to the
Council. [Note: This section and Appendix A may need to be updated prior to adoption to
include additional public meetings, outreach and comments received.]
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1.7 Housing Element Organization
California Government Co de Section 65583 requires a jurisdiction’s Housing Element to include
the following components:
A review of the previous element’s goals, policies, programs, and objectives to ascertain
the effectiveness of each of these components, as well as the overal l effectiveness of
the Housing Element;
An assessment of housing need and an inventory of resources and constraints related to
meeting these needs;
An analysis of programs for the preservation of assisted housing developments;
A statement of community goal s, quantified objectives and policies relative to the
maintenance, preservation, improvement and development of housing; and,
A policy program that provides a schedule of actions that the City is undertaking, or
intends to undertake, in implementing the po licy set forth in the Housing Element.
The Chula Vista Housing Element is comprised of the following sections:
1. Introduction Explains the purpose, process and contents of the Housing
Element.
2. Goals, Policies &
Implementation Plan
Details specific policies and programs the City of Chula Vista
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.
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Appendix C Provides an evaluation of the potential opportunities for
various types of residential development for all income
levels and energy and water conservation within such
developments. The analysis primarily looks at development
that could occur based upon the Chula Vista General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance. 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 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)
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
Appendix H
Provides a summary of the community engagement
activities that occurred throughout the development of the
Housing Element document.
Provides an adequate Sites Inventory which includes an
inventory of sites to meet the estimated RHNA need
throughout the planning period.
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GOALS, POLICIES & PR OGRAMS
Overview
This chapter describes the City’s housing goals, policies and programs, which together form the
blueprint for housing actions during the Housing Element’s planning period for the 6th Cycle
RHNA period (2021-2029). The following goals, policies and program s are based on an
assessment of the City’s existing and future housing needs, opportunities and constraints, an
evaluation of its existing policies and programs and input received from the community through
their participation in the development process of this document.
Regional Housing Needs Assessment
SANDAG has allocated the following RHNA to the City of Chula Vista for the 2021-2029 Housing
Cycle. This RHNA represents the City’s fair share of the housing needs for the San Diego region,
including an eq uitable share of affordable housing. The ranges for each income category (as
shown below) are based on percentages of the 2019 Area Median Income (AMI) for San Diego
County, which is $86,300 for a hypothetical family of four. The City’s 2021-2029 allocated RHNA
new housing construction need is as follows:
Table 2
NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION OBJECTIVES
2021-2029
Income Category RHNA Construction Need
Very Low 2,750 25%
Low 1,777 16%
Moderate 1,911 17%
Above Moderate 4,667 42%
Total 11,105 100%
2.0
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Credits toward RHNA
Since the RHNA uses June 30, 2020 as the baseline for growth projections for the Housing
Element planning period of 2021-2029, jurisdictions may count toward s the RHNA any new
units built or issued certificates of occupancy since June 30, 2020. Table 3 summarizes the units
that can be credited against the City’s RHNA (248 units).
Table 3
RHNA Credits and Remaining Need
2021-2029
Income Category RHNA Issued C of O Remaining
RHNA
Very Low 2,750 12 - 2,738
Low 1,777 0 - 1,777
Moderate 1,911 50 12 1,849
Above Moderate 4,667 132 42 4,493
Total 11,105 194 54 10,857
The following Housing Goals Section identifies the general approach the City will use to
accommodate its share of regional housing needs for the 2021-2029 Housing Element planning
period. The list of housing goals is followed by a more detailed description of the policies that
will be considered and applied throu gh the City’s decision -making process when the housing
programs are implemented in compliance with state law.
Goals, policies, and programs are listed in top -to -bottom order, with goals at the top and being
the most general statements, working down to pro grams, the most specific statements of
intent. Here are how the three policy levels differ:
Goals are the desired results that the City will attempt to reach over the long term. They
are general expressions of community values or preferred end states, and therefore, are
abstract in nature. While it may not be possible to attain all goals during this Element's
planning period, they will, nonetheless, be the basis for City policies and actions during
this period.
Objectives and Policies are specific stateme nts that serve as the framework for
decision -making and priority setting. Policies serve as the directives to developers,
builders, design professionals, decision makers and others who will initiate or review
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new development projects. Some policies stand alone as directives, but others require
that additional actions be taken. These additional actions are listed under “programs”
below. Most policies have a time frame that fits within this Element’s planning period. In
this context, “shall” means the policy is mandatory; “should” or “may” indicates the
policy should be followed unless there are compelling or contradictory reasons to do
otherwise.
Programs are the core of the City’s housing strategy. These include on -going programs,
procedural changes, general plan changes, rezoning or other actions that help achieve
housing goals. Programs translate goals, objectives and policies into actions.
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Goal 1: Promote Housing that Helps to Create Safe, Livable, and
Sustainable Neighborhoods
The City’s existing housing stock plays an important role in providing a decent, safe and sanitary
living environment for lower income households and in maintaining the quali ty and
sustainability of residential neighborhoods. With almost half (48 percent) of existing housing
citywide being 40 years or older – built prior to 1979, there is a potential loss in value and
quality as a result of deterioration. A significant porti on (20 percent) of the City’s housing stock
is 50 years old or older and is likely to require major repairs, with this housing located entirely
within the area west of I 805 (Western Chula Vista and also known as the Northwest and
Southwest planning areas ). These areas are also considered vulnerable areas where housing
costs are lower, housing stock is more diverse and consequently a higher concentration of
lower income residents than the area east of I -805.
To create safe, livable and sustainable neighborhoods, housing policies and programs will focus
on the following objectives:
Enforce maintenance of safe and decent housing, enhance the quality of existing
housing to maintain the integrity of residential neighborhoods.
Promote efficient use of water and energy through sustainable design, adopted
standards, and incentives to conserve limited resources and reduce long -term
operational costs of housing, consistent with the City’s Climate Action Plan, the most
recent Energy Code including City-specific amendments, Green Building Standards, and
other related City ordinances.
Programs to enforce building, health, and housing codes and the funding of minor repairs,
rehabilitation of housing will encourage the provision of decent, safe and sanitary housing and
preserve neighborhood quality. Of particular focus is repair, rehabilitation and improvement of
housing and neighborhoods in the City’s Northwest and Southwest Planning Areas.
In September 2017, the City adopted an update to its CAP to address the threat of climate
change impacts to the local community. Implementation of the CAP’s strategies and actions
will improve the sustainability of housing stock, maximize energy and water efficiency potential,
reduce occupant utility costs, increase home value, and preserve neighborhood quality.
Additionally, California Title 24, Building Energy Efficiency Standards (“Title 24”), establishes
energy budgets or maximum energy use levels. The standards of Title 24 supersede local
regulations, and state requirements mandate Title 24 requirements through implementation by
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local jurisdictions. The City will continue strict enforcement of local and state energy
regulations for new residential construction and continue providing residents with information
on energy efficie ncy.
Housing Policy 1.1 Prioritize the preservation and improvement of the City’s
existing housing stock.
Housing Policy 1.2 Facilitate the rehabilitation of the City’s existing housing
stock to correct housing deficiencies and increase the
useful life and sustainability of existing housing stock.
Housing Policy 1.3 Eliminate, to the greatest extent feasible, overcrowded,
uns afe, and unsanitary housing conditions through the
enforcement of building, safety, and housing codes.
Housing Policy 1.4 Continue to develop and promote energy efficiency
conservation measures consistent with the strategies
outlined in the City’s Climate Action Plan.
Housing Policy 1.5 Encourage neighborhood and local participation to
enhance neighborhood preservation, maintenance and
improvement.
Housing Policy 1.6 Employ place-based strategies in making neighborhood
improvements.
Implementing Programs
1.1 Preserve Existing Housing for Long Term Housing Needs: Establish policies
and programs that more effectively address regulations for short term
vacation rentals in residential zones as a means to preserve the City’s long-
term housing stock to serve the long -term housing needs of residents.
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Sources: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 12 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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1.2 Rehabilitation of Owner Occupied Housing: Continue implementation of the
City’s Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), which provides
favorable loans to low -income homeowners to fund improvements to
correct unsafe, unsanitary, or illegal housing co nditions, reduce barriers to
accessibility, and improve energy efficiency, water conservation, and lead
based paint abatement. Assistance will be focused on a block by block basis
to homeowners residing in the Northwest and Southwest Planning Areas
with p riority given to those single-family homeowners of very low -income,
special needs and/or senior households. The City will also increase
marketing and outreach efforts for the CHIP, particularly in lower-income
neighborhoods and mobile home parks.
Quanti fied Objective: 30 low -income units
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing
Funding Sources: Existing CHIP Revolving Loan Fund
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing/As funding resources are available
1.3 Rental Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation : As part of a comprehensive
neighborhood revitalization strategy, the City seeks to acquire and
rehabilitate existing rental housing throughout the Northwest and
Southwest planning areas of the City and set aside a number of the housing
units for very low-income and/or special need households at affordable
rents.
Quantified Objective: 15 housing units
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing
Funding Source: Low/Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund
HOME
Implementation
Timeline:
As opportunities and resources become available
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1.4 Neighborhood Revitalization: Support a program focusing financial
resources and collaborative efforts that improve the conditions and
appearances of neighborhoods. This on -going program will target specific
low-and moderate -income neighborhoods within Western Chula Vista that
can be leveraged with other public and private investments , such as public
infrastructure and facility improvements funded through Measure P, to
ensure the improvements benefit the most in need . Funds available through
the City’s CDBG and HOME entitlement program prioritize public
improvements to low resource residential areas.
Quantified Objective: 15 housing units
Lead(s): Engineering & Capital Projects and/or Development
Services Department based upon funding
Funding Source: Federal and state programs.
Implementation
Timeline:
As opportunities and resources become available
1.5 Multifamily Housing Inspection : Continue implementing the Multifamily
Housing Inspection Program that evaluates conditions of rental housing
complexes of three or more units and reports violations to the City’s Code
Enforcement Division regarding current health and safety codes. The City
will follow up on all reports of violations to ensure the corre ction of any
identified deficiencies to remedy substandard rental housing conditions and
provide education and resource information to property owners .
Lead(s): Development Services, Code Enforcement
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing/ Annual review of progress
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1.6 Mobilehome Inspection Program: Continue implementing the systematic
inspection of mobilehome and trailer park communities for compliance with
Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations to promote safe and sanitary
housing and neighborhoods. The City will follow up on all reports o f
violations to ensure the correction of any identified deficiencies to remedy
substandard housing conditions and provide education and resource
information to park and mobilehome owners.
Lead(s): Development Services, Code Enforcement Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing/ Annual review of progress
1.7 Code Enforcement Activities : Continue Code Enforcement activities
monitoring housing and neighborhood conditions for adherence to minimum
standards of habitability and appearance by responding to service requests
from concerned citizens. Code Enforcement staff shall continue to provide
property owners and tenants with information on how to rectify violations,
who to contact in Code Enforcement for assistance, and other resources that
may be pertinent to the citation , particularly available housing repair
assistance and subsidy programs for lower-income, senior and disabled
households .
Lead(s): Development Services, Code Enforcement
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
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1.8 Implement Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Opportunities: Since
2000, Chula Vista has been implementing its adopted CAP to address the
threat of climate change impacts to the local community. To further
advance community energy and water conservation goals, the City is
implementing the following actions listed in its CAP to achieve residential -
focused greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Formed San Diego Community Power to provide 100% clean
electricity by 2035;
Adopted Active Transportation Plan to facilitate future active
transportation infrastructure;
Launched Chula Vista Climate Action Challenge to encourage
voluntary home improvements to reduce waste and pollution;
Require installation of solar photovoltaic systems in new single -
family housing;
Require residential electric vehicle pre-wiring in new d evelopment;
and,
Evaluate residential organics collection pilot program.
Revised Program
Lead(s): Development Services & Economic Development,
(Conservation) Departments
Funding Source: Department Budget & Grants
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing/ Annual review of progress
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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)
Chula Vista is a community with a diverse population and housing stock, particularly in the
western area of the City. The provision of a variety of housing types in terms of density, size,
and more importantly tenure and providing these units in appropria te locations to minimize the
creation of economic housing enclaves, will enable the City to accommodate the varied needs
and desires of the community in order to achieve more balanced residential communities and
to meet underserved housing needs of lower i ncome households. Housing should be preserved
and created to maximize housing opportunities for larger multi -generational households, a
growing senior population, special needs groups, and very low -and low -income families.
The provision of new housing opportunities within mixed-use areas and at higher density levels,
particularly in transit focus areas , identified town centers , and high opportunity areas , is
encouraged. Mixed use and compact developments can improve access to goods and services;
increa se employment and business opportunities; and, support the creation of vibrant
community places.
In its role, the City is responsible for enabling the production of housing by reducing regulatory
barriers, providing incentives, and supporting programs that will create or preserve housing
envisioned for the community, particularly for vulnerable populations.
To enable the construction of quality housing, the City has identified four objectives:
Identify adequate sites available for development;
Implement permitting process improvements;
Provide programs that incentivize development; and,
Support programs aimed at housing vulnerable and special needs populations.
“The term ‘quality housing’ typically refers to housing that is safe, comfortable, and well-
maintained. Quality housing should provide access to clean air and natural light; proper plumbing
and temperature controls (i.e., ventilation and heating / cooling); carbon monoxide and smoke
detectors; and should not contain health or safety hazards (e.g., structural damage, allergens, or
lead paint).”
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Housing Policy 2.1 Monitor residential development to ensure there is an
adequate level of remaining development capacity
consistent with the City’s obligation to affirmatively further
fair housing through the comprehensive citywide and
regional housing inventory.
Housing Policy 2.2 Require new development to meet applicable zone and
land use designation density minimums to ensure efficient
use of remaining land available for residential development
and redevelopment.
Housing Policy 2.3 Promote the phased and orderly development of new
residential development consistent with the provision of
adequate infrastructure improvements.
Housing Policy 2.4 Encourage and support creative strategies for the
rehabilitation and adaptation and reuse of residential,
commercial, and industrial structures for housing.
Housing Policy 2.5 Propose zoning and code changes to reduce average permit
processing times while improving the quality of design and
development.
Housing Policy 2.6 Encourage streamlining of the environmental review
process for development projects, when feasible.
Housing Policy 2.7 Identify opportunities to reduce administrative burdens
during permitting by, for example, automating processes,
creating reference guides, and streamlining reviews.
Housing Policy 2.8 Provide more certainty in the development review process
by enabling “by-right” ministerial project approvals,
specifically for housing development for lower income
households , person s experiencing homelessness and
persons with disabilities . This should include the
preparation of Programmatic EIRs, which can complete
certain environmental analyses for entire communities to
facilitate project-specific review.
Housing Policy 2.9 Expand options for “self-certification” in certain aspects of
the building permit application and building inspection
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processes for qualifying projects.
Housing Policy 2.10 Monitor non -governmental constraints, such as interest
rates, construction costs, and others through consultation
with developers, lenders and other entities directly
involved in the provision of housing. Should non -
governmental constraints be identified that are related to
City policies, the City may modify its policies and
procedures if City actions would help to reduce those
constraints.
Implementing Programs
2.1 Accommodate the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment Allocation : In
compliance with SB 166, all jurisdictions must ensure that its housing
element inventory of identified sites can accommodate its share of the
regional housing need throughout the planning period, also referred to as
“No Net Loss.” The City has been assigned a total Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA) of 11,105 dwelling units, with 2,750 for Very Low -Income
households and 1,777 for Low-Income for the 2021-2029 Planning Pe riod.
The City has identified adequate sites with appropriate zoning to
accommodate the RHNA and to accommodate the need for groups of all
income levels as required by State Housing Element Law and consistent with
its obligation to affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) in encouraging
integrated and balanced living patterns . Appendix H C lists sites suitable for
meeting the City's RHNA for each income category without the need for
rezoning, as shown in Appendix H C. Sites that are identified for low er
income housing and had been identified in the last two Housing Element
cycles will be considered by right for the development of such housing and
the zoning ord inance will be amended , as appropriate.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
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Implementation
Timeline:
Adoption of 6th cycle Housing Element by April 15,
2021; Required amendments to the zoning
ordinance to allow for b y right development of
lower income housing on previously identified sites
within 12 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
2.2 Adequate Sites Inventory: In compliance with SB 166 to ensure No Net Loss
of sites available to meet the RHNA, the City will monitor the consumption of
residential acreage to ensure an adequate inventory is available to meet the
City’s 2021-2029 RHNA obligations. The City will develop and implement a
system to coordinate tracking units with Development Services staff, who
process permitting, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65863,
and will make the findings required by that code section if a site is proposed
for development with fewer units or at a different income level than shown
in the Housing Element. Should an approval of development result in a
reduction of capacity below the residential capacity needed to
accommodate the remaining need for lower income, moderate, or above
moderate income households, the City will identify and, if necessary, rezone
sufficient sites within 180 days to accommodate the shortfall and ensure “no
net loss” in capacity to accommodate the RHNA. Any site rezoned will
satisfy the adequate site requirements of Section 65583.2 and will be
consistent with the City’s obligation to affirmatively further fair housing.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 12 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element/Ongoing
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2.3 “Housing Impact Statement” for Discretionary Land Use and Planning
Decisions: In compliance with SB 166 to ensure No Net Loss of sites available
to meet the RHNA, to support the required findings when development of
any parcel with fewer units by income category than identified in the
housing element for that parcel and to demonstrate progress towards the
RHNA, a “Housing Impact Statement” will be included in all staff reports for
discretionary land use and planning decisions. This statement will expressly
state how proposed actions meet the City’s housing goals and affirmatively
furthers fair housing to encourage integrated and balanced living patterns .
The statement will also describe any potential impacts that proposed actions
may have on the City’s housing supply and the provision or loss of affordable
housing.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 12 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
2.4 Annual Report on Housing: Continue gathering, tracking, and reporting data
on development permits and construction in Chula Vista. Gather and analyze
data on the City’s existing housing stock, including naturally affordable
housing (housing priced at affordable rents but not subject to a rent-
restriction agreement). Such information is to be provided on an annual
basis to State HCD.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
By March 30th each year
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2.5 Enforce Density Minimums : In compliance with SB 166 to ensure No Net
Loss of sites available to meet the RHNA, to support the required findings
when development of any parcel with fewer units by income category than
identified in the housing element for that parcel, and to demon strate
progress towards the RHNA, require discretionary projects to meet dwelling
unit density minimums.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
2.6 Community Purpose Facilities Zoning Amendment (CVMC Chapter 19.48):
The P-C zone, or any section thereof, must provide adequate land designated
as “community purpose facilities (CPF),” as defined in CVMC 19.04.055, to
serve the residents of the planned community. This zone currently allows
services for the homeless, emergency shelters, and senior care but does not
currently provide for other types of housing for special need population
groups or lower income households. The City will explore amendments to
applicable sections of the CVMC to allow residential development for lower
income households as a by right use and as a public benefit in the context of
CVMC 19.48.025.
An amendment to the SPA Plan mayCommunity Plan would not be
necessary. A change in allowed uses would facilitate future projects in the
CPF Zone as needed to meet the City’s unmet RHNA.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget & LEAP Grant
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 36 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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27 Annual Municipal Code Updates: Continue to identify opportunities to
modify Title 19 of the CVMC to provide more certainty and flexibility in the
project applicatio n and permitting approval process. Each update may
include all state legislative changes to ensure local consistency with state
requirements and to minimize conflicts with and reduce redundancy
between codes.
Revised Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
2.8 Establish Parking Standards Appropriate for Different Kinds of Housing :
Basic construction costs for residential developments have rapidly increased,
and together with land prices, have increased the cost of housing. This has
made homeownership and affordable rentals unattainable for many
households. Parking is more expensive to supply in some places, so parking
requirements add a cost to development, a nd a developer might build fewer
housing units or may not develop at all if parking standards are excessive.
Additionally, how people travel continues to change as more focus is being
placed on alternative modes of transportation such as bikes and ridesha res
and on remote work. The City will review its development standards to
reflect current and anticipated parking needs and, if appropriate, revise or
adopt new parking standards for affordable, senior-aged, mixed -use, and
transit-oriented housing projects .
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget & LEAP Grant
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 36 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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2.9 Objective Design Standards : The Housing Accountability Act, SB 35, and SB
2162 require that the City review housing development projects based on
objective standards. The City will review and where 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.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget & LEAP Grant
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 36 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
2.10 Improve Project Tracking and Reviews : Continue to improve the City’s
development project tracking system, which is used to coordinate and
complete project reviews. Monitor average proces sing times for ministerial
and discretionary development permits and use data on processing times
and applications to track review times and trends in citywide development.
Improving electronic plan reviews can also reduce approval times and costs.
Revised Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget & LEAP Grant
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element; Ongoing
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2.11 Improve the Efficiency of the Development Review Process for Housing
Projects : Continue to improve the efficiency of the development review
process. In conformance with California Government Code Section 65940.1
(SB 1483), the City has posted on its web site a current schedule of fees,
applicatio n forms, zoning ordinances, and other information, and updates
the information within 30 days of any changes. The City will be undergoing a
review and update of its current website with the goal of improving
navigation of the site and making more information available on the City’s
website, along with review and development of other educational
information to facilitate the permit process. The Development Services
Department currently operates a one -stop front counter that combines
building, fire, planning and engineering services to facilitate project review.
The City offers an internet-based permit management system, through
which, the public is able to access and track permit review and status. The
City will continue to find opportunities to streamline the permitting process
to remove unnecessary barriers, while implementing objective design
standards, without compromising public health and safety.
Revised Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 36 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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2.12 Review Nongovernmental Constraints Impeding Residential Development:
In instances where residential developments have been approved by the City
but building permits or final maps have not been obtained, the City will
make diligent efforts to contact applicants to discover why units have not
been constructed within two years after approval. If due to
nongovernmental constraints, such as rapid increases in construction costs,
shortages of labor or materials, or rising interest rates, to the extent
appropriate and legally possible, the City will seek to identify actions that
may help to remove these constraints. Additionally, the City will proactively
work with stakeholders to identify nongovernmental constraints or other
considerations that may impede the construction of housing in Chula Vista
and work collaboratively to find strategies and actions that can eliminate or
reduce identified constraints.
Revised Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element and every 24 months thereafter
2.13 Water and Sewer Service Providers : Pursuant to California Government
Code Section 65589.7 (a) (Senate Bill 1087; 2005), the City is required to
deliver its adopted Housing Element and any amendments to local water and
sewer service providers. This legislation allows for coordination between the
City and water and sewer providers when considering approval of new
residential projects. Additionally, cooperation with local service providers
will support the prioritization of water and sewer services for future
residential development, including units affordable to lower-income
households. The City will submit the adopted Housing Element to local water
and sewer providers for their review and consideration when reviewing new
residential projects.
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 3 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Housing Policy 2.11 Promote Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) as a readily achievable
method for creating affordable housing opportunities.
Housing Policy 2.12 Promote design and development standards for Accessory
Dwelling Units that preserve and enhance neighborhood
character while satisfying state law.
H ousing Policy 2.13 Promote programs and policies that streamline and
incentivize Accessory Dwelling Unit production.
Housing Policy 2.14 Create a program that allows property owners with existing
unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units to bring these units
i nto compliance and add them to Chula Vista’s housing
stock.
Housing Policy 2.15 Promote the development of “Tiny Houses.”
Implementing Programs
2.14 Promote Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction: In accordance with AB 671,
local governments must include in their General Plan housing elements plans
to incentivize and promote the creation of affordable ADUs. The City will
continue to accommodate and promote the construction of affordable
ADUs , particularly for special needs groups, seniors and perso ns with
disabilities, by increasing the public awareness of the new provisions in state
law expanding opportunities for ADU and JADU development and any future
programs that may be adopted by the City. The City will develop multilingual
outreach material for public dissemination, including updates to the City’s
website, information at City Hall and via other appropriate print and digital
media, particularly directed to historically underrepresented communities
and in collaboration with local agencies serving such communities .
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
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Implementation
Timeline:
Upon adoption of the City’s ADU ordinance in FY
2021 and Ongoing
2.15 Monitoring of Accessory Dwelling Units : Maintain an ADU monitoring
program during the planning period that tracks ADU development,
specifically for affordability levels and deed-restricted affordable units. By
tracking ADUs, units can be accurately reflected in the Annual Housing
Element report as providing more affordable housing opportunities.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing; 2021-2029
2.16 Mid -Cycle Accessory Dwelling Unit Production Evaluation : Conduct a mid -
cycle review of ADU development within the 2021-2029 planning period to
evaluate if production estimates are being achieved. Depending on the
finding of that review, amendments to the Housing Element may be
neces sary pursuant to California Government Code 65583.2.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
FY 2024-2025
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2.17 Permit Ready ADUs: In accordance with AB 671, local governments must
include in their General Plan housing elements plans to incentivize and
promote the creation of affordable ADUs. The City will explore establishing a
'Permit Ready' program for ADUs. As a part of the program, the City may
accept prepared packages of pre -approved designs allowed under the
County of San Diego’s program for ADUs that may be used by owners and
that provide expedited processing and may result in overall reduced costs
for applicants.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Building Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 12 months of adoption of the City’s ADU
ordinance in FY 2021 and Ongoing
2.18 Establish an Accessory Dwelling Unit Amnesty Program: In accordance with
AB 671, local governments must include in their General Plan housing
elements plans to incentivize and promote the creation of affordable ADUs.
The City will analyze the demand for a program to allow owners with existing
unpermitted ADUs to obtain permits to legal ize the ADUs during the 2021-
2029 planning period. The Amnesty Program would provide property owners
the opportunity to formally legalize existing unpermitted ADUs of any size.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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2.19 Tiny Houses as ADUs : “Tiny Houses” are small, independent dwelling units,
often mobile, that typically range between 120 and 400 square feet in size.
Due to the size and nature of typical tiny house development, they generally
may fit the City’s definition of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The City will
explore the accommodation of movable tiny houses as a separate regulated
residential use within the CVMC’s ADU regulations to encourage housing
supply, choices, and affordability.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Building & Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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HOUSING VULNERABLE AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
Special needs groups often spend a disproportionate amount of their income to secure safe and
decent housing and are sometimes subject to dis crimination based on their specific
circumstances. The development of affordable and accessible homes is critical to expand
opportunities for persons with special needs. Many special needs persons, especially those in
emergency shelters, transitional and s upportive housing, may be extremely low-income
individuals, and implementation of the policies and programs below expand housing
opportunities to serve their needs.
Housing Policy 2.16 Encourage sufficient short and long -term supportive
housing and facilities for people experiencing homelessness
throughout the City, especially sites that are co -located
with support services for health, mental health, and
workforce development and that are located near transit
Housing Policy 2.17 Encourage the construction, preservation, rehabilitation or
expansion of residential hotels, group homes, integrated
community apartments, and single -room occupancy
dwellings and other alternative housing options to meet
the housing needs of special needs populations and
extremely low -income households throughout the City.
Housing Policy 2.18 Coordinate with local social service providers to address
the needs of the City’s homeless population and to provide
housing suitable for special needs populations, including
seniors, la rge families, the disabled, and
farmworkers/laborers
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Implementing Programs
2.20 Emergency Shelters : California Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)
requires local governments to identify one or more zoning categories that
allow emergency shelters (year-round shelters for the homeless) without
discretionary review. The statute permits the City to apply limited conditions
to the approval of ministerial permits for emergency shelters. Pursuant to
state law, emergency shelters are permitted within I -L industrial zone or an
equivalent limited industrial zone within a City approved Sectional Planning
Area plan or Specific Plan, as a use by right. Emergency shelters may also be
allowed in the C-T thoroughfare commercial zone or an equivalent
commercial zone or on land designated as “community purpose facilities”
(CPF) within a City approved Sectional Planning Area plan or Specific Plan
with an approved conditional use permit. State law provisions (AB 139),
have recently been modified to require the assessment of shelter needs be
based on the most recent Point-in-Time Count and the parking standards for
shelters be based on staffing levels . The City will review and revise as
necessary its zoning ordinance related to AB 139.
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As requested; Ongoing
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element for the review and revision if
necessary.
2.21 Transitional and Supportive Housing: State Housing law mandates that local
jurisdictions allow for transitional and supportive housing in residential
zones. The City adopted Ordinance 3442 in 2018 to amend the City of Chula
Vista Municipal Code to identify transitional/supportive ho using meeting
California Government Code Section 65582 (g -j) definitions as a residential
use of a property in a dwelling to be allowed under the same conditions as
apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zones,
reference CVMC 19.58.315.
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As requested; Ongoing
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2.22 Supportive Housing and Low Barrier Navigation Centers : State law
provisions (AB 2162 and AB 101), have recently been modified to require
approval “by right” of supportive housing with up to 50 units and low barrier
navigation centers that meet the requirements of state law. Low barrier
navigation centers are generally defined as service-enriched shelters focused
on moving people into permanent housing. Low barrier navigation centers
provide temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals
experiencing homelessness to inco me, public benefits, health services,
shelter, and housing. If the City receives applications for these uses, it will
process them as required by state law. The City will adopt policies and
procedures for processing these uses. The City will continue to an nually
monitor the effectiveness and appropriateness of existing adopted policies.
Should any amendments be required to existing policies pursuant to state
law, the City will modify its existing policies, as appropriate.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
2.23 Shared Living: Support private programs for shared living that connect
those with a home and are willing to share living accommodations with
those that are seeking housing, particularly persons with disabilities, seniors,
students, and single person households. The City can identify programs
offered in the community and assist in program outreach efforts for shared
living programs through advertisements on the City’s website and placement
of program brochures in key community locations , particularly where
directed to historically underrepresented communities and in collaboration
with local agencies serving such communities .
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: CDBG
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing/ Annual review of progress
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2.24 Single Room Occupancy Residences: SRO units are typically one -room units
intended for occupancy by a single individual. They are distinct from a studio
or efficiency unit, in that a studio is a one -room unit that must contain a
kitchen and bathroom. Altho ugh SRO units are not required to have a
kitchen or bathroom, many SROs have one or the other and could be
equivalent to an efficiency unit. State law requires that the City
accommodate this housing type, and they provide smaller, less expensive
housing units. The City has amended its Zoning Ordinance to permit SROs in
its multifamily zones to encourage units that are cheaper by design,
reference CVMC 19.58.265.
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As requested; Ongoing
2.25 Qualified Employee Housing: Pursuant to the State Employee Housing Act
(Section 17000 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code), employee housing for
agricultural workers consisting of no more than 36 beds in group quarters or
12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household is
permitted by right in a zoning district that permits agricultural uses by right.
Therefore, for properties that permit agricultural uses by right, a local
jurisdiction may not treat employee housing that meets the above criteria
any differently than an agricultural use. The Act also requires that any
employee housing providing accommodations for six or fewer employees be
treated as a single-family structure, with no conditional or special use permit
or variance required. The City has amended the Zoning Code to include these
provisions, reference CVMC 19.58.144.
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As requested; Ongoing
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2.26 Large Residential Facilities: Residential facilities for seven or more persons
are allowed in any zone as an unclassified use with a conditional use permit
(CUP) approved by the City’s Zoning Administrator without a requirement for
a public hearing (CVMC 19.14.030 (A)). The minor CUP is subject to
additional standards listed in CVMC 19.58.268. The City will review the
provisions for large residential facilities for seven or more persons , analyze
the demand and consider revis ions to consider the use by right within
appropriate zones throughout the City and other revisions as necessary to its
zoning ordinance to miti gate the potential constraints on housing for
persons with disabilities.
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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Goal 3: Create opportunities for affordable housing, particularly
in vulnerable areas and in areas of opportunity
The disparities in household income, age and types of housing available between the eastern
and western portions of the City demonstrates a need to promote greater diversity in housing
choices related to pricing and housing type within each of these geographic areas. When areas
of the City are pred ominated by one type of housing or tenure (owner versus renter occupied),
it limits the housing choices of residents and perpetuates the established disparities and
associated socials issues. The provision of a variety of housing types in terms of density, size,
and more importantly tenure and providing these units in appropriate locations throughout the
City to minimize the creation of economic housing enclaves and provide greater access to
resources, amenities, and opportunity, will enable the City to a ccommodate the varied needs
and desires of the community in order to achieve more balanced residential communities and
to meet underserved housing needs of lower income households.
As areas in older more established neighborhoods within the western area o f the City look to
revitalize with newer mixed use and/or residential developments, housing with existing lower-
income households should be preserved to meet their underserved housing needs and to
minimize displacement impacts.
To create opportunities fo r housing for lower income households, housing policies and
programs will focus on the following objectives:
Preserve existing affordable housing opportunities, when feasible and practical, to
maintain an adequate supply of affordable housing.
Encourage the provision of a wide range of housing choices and equitable distribution
by location, type of unit, and price level, in particular the establishment of permanent
affordable housing for low -and moderate -income households.
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PRESERVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Housing Policy 3.1 Preserve existing low -income housing to maintain an
adequate supply of affordable housing.
Housing Policy 3.2 Monitor housing for lower-income households lost and
replace housing to minimize displacemen t of lower-income
households.
Implementing Programs
3.1 Expiring Affordability Restrictions : Proactively work with property owner(s)
of “at-risk” assisted housing developments whose affordability restrictions
are due to expire by 2029, as identified within Appendix D of this Element,
and affordable housing developers to evaluate the viability of continuing the
affordability of such housing through owner participation, public subsidies or
participation by affordable housing developers. The City will i mplement the
following actions on an ongoing basis to conserve its affordable housing
stock:
Annually monitor the status of identified “at-risk” assisted housing
developments.
If an opportunity arises due to the pending sale of the property,
establish contact with public and non -profit agencies interested in
purchasing and/or managing units at risk. Where feasible, provide
technical assistance to these organizations with respect to financing.
Should the property owner pursue conversion of the units to marke t
rate, ensure that tenants are properly noticed and informed of their
rights and that they are eligible to receive special Section 8 vouchers
that would enable them to stay in their units. Provide tenants with
multilingual information regarding Section 8 rent subsidies through
the San Diego County Housing Authority, and other affordable
housing opportunities in the City.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
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3.2 Data Collection and Compliance with Coastal Zone Housing Element-Related
Requirements : A small area south of Palomar Street along Stella, Ada and
Elise Street along the Bayfront, with approximately 38 residential units, is
located within the Coastal Zone. There has been no activity (new
construction or demolition of existing housing ) since 1982 and remains
unchanged. Development along the Bayfront Coastal area has taken place
north of Palomar Street. California Government Code Section 65588(d)
requires that cities with areas within the Coastal Zone include within their
Housing Element all of the following:
A review of the number of housing units approved for construction
within the Coastal Zone after January 1, 1982;
The number of housing units for persons and families of low or
moderate income provided in new housing developments either
within the Coastal Zone or within three miles of the Coastal Zone;
The number of existing residential units occupied by persons and
families of low or moderate income that have been authorized to be
demolished or converted since January 1, 1982 in the Coastal Zone;
and
The number of residential units for persons and families of low or
moderate income required for repla cement in compliance with
Section 65590.
The City will continue to monitor and maintain records regarding the
affordability of new construction, conversion, and demolition of residential
units within the City limits in order to comply with Sections 65588(d ) and
65590 of the California Government Code.
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning and Housing
Divisions
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As required; Ongoing
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3.3 Data Collection and Compliance with SB 330 Housing Replacement
Requirements : Senate Bill 330, effective January 1, 2020 through January 1,
2025, requires developers demolishing housing to replace any restricted
affordable or rent-controlled units and comply with specified requirements,
including the provi sion of relocation assistance and a right of first refusal in
the new housing to displaced occupants. With the passage of Assembly Bill
1482 or the “Tenant Protection Act of 2019,” effective January 1, 2020 until
January 1, 2030, residential tenants are p rovided state -wide rent control.
Any housing units covered under AB 1482-statewide rent control are
therefore also subject to SB 330 and replacement of the housing. As permits
are requested for the demolition of housing, the City will obtain information
related to the following and require one -for-one replacement when
required:
The number of existing residential units proposed to be demolished
or converted; and
The number of these residential units by bedroom size occupied
within the last five years by persons and families of low or moderate
income and therefore required for replacement.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As required; Ongoing
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CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Housing Policy 3.3 Administer initiatives that prioritize affordable housing,
especially units that are easier and faster to build.
Housing Policy 3.4 Provide opportunities for low and moderate -income
housing in all five planning areas in the City and ensure that
its location will not tend to cause racial segregation and will
provide access to areas of high opportunity. Require that
such housing should be high quality in terms of design and
construction without sacrificing affordability.
Housing Policy 3.5 Encourage affordable housing on publicly owned sites
suitable (in terms of geology, topography, proximity to
commercial areas) for development and not needed for
public use by re -designating such properties with mixed -
use land use designations and zoning.
H ousing Policy 3.6 Create programs which facilitate and incentivize the
development of Accessory Dwelling Units with associated
affordability deed-restrictions.
Implementing Programs
3.4 Balanced Communities – Affordable Housing : Continue to implement the
Balanced Communities-Affordable Housing Policy first adopted by the City’s
Housing Element in 1981 and any implementing guidelines as adopted and
updated. For all new residential projects consisting of 50 or more dwelling
units, 10 percent of the residential units within the development shall be
affordable to low- and moderate-income households (5 percent low-income
and 5 percent moderate-income). The City may approve alternatives to the
construction of new inclusionary units, such as provision at another location
(“off-site”) or payment of an in -lieu fee, where the proposed alternative
provides a more effective and feasible means of satisfying the requirements
and greater public benefit. For those developments proposed in areas of
concentrated with low-income households , the requirement is waived to
avoid further segregated living patterns.
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Review the existing policy for its feasibility in making progress towards the
low- and moderate-income RHNA allocations for the City, with a supportable
increase in the affordable requirement, lower the threshold of applicability,
adopt an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and revision of the in-lieu housing
fee , based upon findings and recommendations of the feasibility analysis.
Possible alternatives to new construction of units may include off -site
construction, land dedication, preservation of 'at risk' housing, and in -lieu
fees (except on sites designated to accommodate housing for very low and
low income households for RHNA).
Revised Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget/LEAP Grant
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing; Within 36 months of adoption of the
2021-2029 Housing Element
3.5 Establish Streamlining and Incentives for Projects Proposing Affordable
Units : This program will seek to reduce or eliminate potential constraints to
the development of affordable housing. The City will identify and evaluate
constraints to affordable housing development and propose specific
metho ds and strategies to address and remove the identified regulatory
constraints to facilitate production of affordable housing. Results of this
program may include entitlement exemptions, streamlined review processes
or allowing affordable housing as a by ri ght use, fee subsidies and/or
payment deferrals, or other methods deemed appropriate to support the
accommodation of future affordable housing units. The program will also
explore potential incentives for projects that provide a greater number of
affordable housing units than the City’s Balanced Communities Policy (aka
“inclusionary housing”) would otherwise require and in areas with greater
access to resources, amenities, and opportunity.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget & LEAP Grant
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 36 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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3.6 Update Density Bonus Ordinance (CVMC 19.): California Government Code
Section 65915 (“State Density Bonus Law”) requires that a jurisdiction adopt
a local Density Bonus Ordinance consistent with state law. Recent updates to
State Density Bonus law, AB 1763 and AB 2345, particularly provide
significant incentives for 100 percent affordable housing and those that are
transit oriented .
State law imposes density bonus requirements on local jurisdictions. The
Density Bonus law allows an increase in the total number of units permitted
on a lot, above the baseline number of units permitted per the applicable
zone, in exchange for the pro vision of more affordable housing units (units
that are income restricted for lower income households) in the “bonus
project” than would otherwise to increase the production of housing for a
wide range of residential needs in the community, including housi ng for
very-low, low - and moderate -income households, students, homeless,
disabled veterans and for seniors.
Additionally, Density Bonus law provides for developers of eligible projects
to request waivers, incentives and concessions as needed to make the
project economically feasible. Waivers are modifications of volumetric
requirements that can be requested to physically accommodate increased
density (i.e. height and floor area ratio). The requested waiver cannot
exceed what is necessary to accommodate the bonus. In addition,
developers of a density bonus project can receive development incentives or
concessions, up to four concessions, depending upon the percentage of
affordable units the developer provides. Parking ratios are also dictated by
State Dens ity Bonus law and have been eliminated for those transit
affordable housing developments. For those infill developments,
replacement of any existing or prior housing units within the last five years
on the project site will be required by bedroom size and affordability level.
Full details of concession/incentive application requirements are detailed in
Chapter 19.40 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) and State Density
Bonus law.
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The City will continue to review and approve requests under State Density
Bonus law (including requests for incentives, concessions, waivers, and
parking reductions) so that projects that qualify are not prevented from
developing at the densities to which they are entitled The City is required to
apply current state law regardless of when the local amendments are
adopted. Chapter 19.40 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) will be
revised for compliance with State Density Bonus law.
Revised Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget & Grants
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
3.7 Promote Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction : Develop an incentive
program that will facilitate the development of Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADU) or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) affordable to very low -
income households , particularly for persons with disabilities or special
needs, seniors, students, and single person households , for a period of 30
years. This program would specifically target the production of affordable
units to accommodate RHNA growth need. The development of incentives
will be based upon review and evaluation of current programs and policies,
survey of programs from other agencies to determine the most feasible and
effective alternatives. For instance, the City is exploring potential loan
programs or other financial incentives to encourage the preservation and
construction of ADUs that are affordable to lower and moderate -income
households. The City is also reviewing other incentive programs that would
encourage new ADU/JADU development at affordable rents, assistance for
existing un-permitted ADU/JADU units to meet code compliance, and other
forms of assistance. Programs such as the City of Los Angeles LA ADU
Accelerator Program, Napa County Junior ADU Loan Program, and the Los
Angeles County Second Dwelling Unit Pilot Program are being researched.
The exploration and determination of incentives will be done i n conjunction
with other ADU policies and programs.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
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Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
3.8 Track lower income housing units by Council District: Maintain a
comprehensive, consolidated information resource of units reserved for low-
and moderate- income households that includes the District with the units’
location information to ensure a balanced and equitable distribution of
affordable housing throughout the City.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 12 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element ; Ongoing
ATTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP
Housing Policy 3.7 Increase homeownership rates, particularly in the
Northwest and Southwest Planning areas, as a means to
build individual wealth and stabilize existing residential
neighborhoods.
Implementing Programs
3.9 First Time Homebuyer Assistance : Continue assistance to low -income
households, specifically targeting participation by current residents in rent
restricted affordable housing, to purchase their first home through the City’s
First Time Homebuyer Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program.
Consider amendments, as necessary, to the Program to adequately reflect
real estate market conditions.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing; Funding, review and revision of the
Program with execution of a new administrator in
FY 2021-2022
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3.10 Support Homeownership Development and Financing : Support and
encourage the development of homeownership, particularly self-help,
development projects or permanent financing for mutual housing and
cooperative developments
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: CalHOME
Implementation
Timeline:
As opportunities and resources become available.
Apply for CalHOME in FY 2021-2022 and evaluate
annually.
3.11 Condominium Conversion Ordinance : Review the feasibility of
implementing a program to mitigate the displacement of residents, who may
be required to move as a result of the conversion of residential rental units
to ownership housing (e.g. condominium, stock cooperatives, or community
apartment units). The intent of the program would be to allow the
conversion of existing dwelling units to ownership housing should the
project also provide the City with affordable housing units or dedicated
housing fees that can be used for the development of affordable housing
within the City. Possible alternatives to explore include:
An Affordable Unit Set-aside,
Donation of off-site affordable units, or
Payment of an in-lieu Housing Mitigation Fee for each unit to be
converted.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 48 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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MOBILEHOME COMMUNITIES
Housing Policy 3.8 Support mobilehome parks as an alternative housing
opportunity.
Implementing Programs
3.12 Mobilehome Space Rent Review: Continue to enforce CVMC Chapter 9.50 to
protect mobilehome residents’ investment in their home while at the same
time providing a reasonable return to the park owner in order to preserve
this housing alternative.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget; Mobilehome Administration
Fee
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing/ Annual review of progress
3.13 Resident Ownership of Mobilehome Parks : Promote the purchase of those
mobilehome parks with a Mobilehome Park (MHP) zone designation by park
residents, when a park becomes available for sale in accordance with CVMC
Chapter 9.60 (Sale of a Mobilehome Park). Accordingly, resident
organizations shall have a right to purchase a park listed for sale if the
organization is able to reach an acceptable price and terms and conditions
with the mobilehome park owner. Financial assistance that may be provided
by the state, or other funding sources may b e limited to income eligible
residents and require affordable housing costs. Over the past 25+ years,
mobliehome residents have not expressed an interest in the purchase of
their park. Due to current market conditions and high real estate costs, the
financial feasibility to purchase , should an opportunity occur, is not
anticipated.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: State MPROP
Implementation
Timeline:
As opportunities and funding resources become
available. Review on an annual basis MPROP
funding and interest.
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3.15 Mobilehome Park Conversion : Continue to enforce CVMC Chapter 9.40 to
protect the rights of residents as mobilehome/trailer parks are closed or
converted to other uses.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As required.
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Goal 4: Promote equitable and accessible housing options and
resources.
The City will work towards aligning crosscutting citywide actions and policies to support
equitable and accessible housing options for Chula Vista residents along the housing
continuum. Actions or policy decisions under this goal will enable housing strategies more
broadly through community engagement, formal legislative or regulatory action, or new and
creative finance mechanisms.
Many are aware that housing affordability is affecting individuals and households across the
income spectrum and that the housing market has not kept pace with the needs of the
population and economy. Despite this awareness, many residents do not know why housing
production has not met needs, why more new types of housing are needed, why City
infrastructure struggles to keep pace with community desires, or what the City is doing to
facilitate more housing construction.
The cost of permitting, the decline in property ta x revenue following the passage of Proposition
13 (in 1978), and individuals’ opposition to denser, more efficient development, all contribute
to the housing production slowdown and unmet infrastructure demand in the San Diego region.
It is important for the City to proactively inform residents about why we need housing and
where it makes the most economic, social, and environmental sense to build it. This outreach of
housing needs, resources and ideas should be citywide and easily accessible.
Housing Policy 4.1 Collaborate and cooperate with state and federal agencies
and local fair housing agencies to enforce fair housing laws
addressing discrimination in the building, financing, selling
or renting of housing based on race, religion, family status,
national origin, disability, or other protected class.
Housing Policy 4.2 Collaborate and cooperate with local and regional agencies
to provide multilingual fair housing education services and
regional efforts to affirmatively further fair housing.
Housing Policy 4.3 Utilize available federal, state, and local financing sources
and subsidies to assist in the preservation and creation of
affordable housing to address the underserved financial
needs of very low-and low-income households and housing
serving special needs, such as farmworkers, persons with
disabilities, and extremely low income persons throughout
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the City.
Housing Policy 4.4 Provide resources accessible to Chula Vista residents
identifying available housing services, assistance and other
resources, especially to economically vulnerable residents.
Housing Policy 4.5 Work collaboratively with federal, state, local and private
entities to identify funding, financing and assistance
programs throughout the planning period.
Housing Policy 4.6 Support and coordinate existing and new regional and local
efforts to provide housing and services for the homeless
through a continuum of care model.
Housing Policy 4.7 Promote and facilitate early, transparent public input and
participation , particularly directed to tho se historically
underrepresented communities, emphasizing community
awareness of the City of Chula Vista’s goals, tools, available
resources and programs for lower income households.
Housing Policy 4.8 Encourage non-governmental agency participation in the
identification and implementation of resource and
assistance programs.
Implementing Programs
4.1 Affirmatively Further Fair Housing : Pursuant to AB 686, the City will
affirmatively further fair housing by taking meaningful actions in addition to
resisting discrimination, that overcomes patterns of segregation and foster
inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity
based on protected classes, as defined by state law.
Chula Vista is a recipient of Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds,
which requires a Regional Analysis of Impediments to F air Housing Choice.
As a recipient of these funds, the City certifies that it will affirmatively
further fair housing and utilizes these funds to further the efforts of
affordable housing in the City and to affirmatively further fair housing. In
accordan ce with Federal and State Fair Housing and Housing Element law,
the City will affirmatively further fair housing choice and promote equal
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housing opportunity.
The City is a participant in the regional planning efforts to reduce
impediments to fair housing choice and to affirmatively further fair housing
through education, testing and enforcement activities. To affirmatively
further fair housing in Chula Vista, the City will work with regional and local
partners to identify, address and eliminate housing di scrimination as
identified in the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
(AI). The City collaborates with other jurisdictions in San Diego County
through the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (SDRAFFH), to
prepare the San Diego County AI every five years. The current AI for FY 2020-
2025, adopted by the City Council in May 2020, identifies the following
impediments to fair housing within jurisdictions in San Diego County:
Fair housing information needs to be disseminated through many
media forms to reach the targeted groups.
Hispanics and Blacks continue to be under-represented in the
homebuyer market and experience large disparities in loan approval
rates.
County Housing Choice Voucher holders tend to be concentrated in El
Cajon and National City.
Housing choices for special needs groups, especially persons with
disabilities and seniors, are limited.
Fair housing enforcement activities such as random testing are
limited.
Patterns of racial and ethnic concentration exist in the reg ion,
although there are no racially or ethnically concentrated areas of
poverty in Chula Vista .
Racial Segregation and Linguistic Isolation: The cities of National City,
Chula Vista, El Cajon, and Escondido have the highest percentage of
total residents who spoke English “less than very well”. Most of these
residents were Spanish speakers.
Chula Vista will continue to support the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair
Housing in the development of and subsequent amendments to the Regional
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in the County of San Diego
and implement its recommended actions.
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The City will continue to work with the community to address potential
constraints to fair housing within Chula Vista. This may include actions such
as an analysis of barriers to entry into homeownership or rental, review of
historic policies or restrictions that may have prevented or may still prevent
disadvantaged groups from locating in Chula Vista, or specific actions that
contribute to Chula Vista being more inclusive to all racial, social and
economic groups.
The City and its Fair Housing Provider will ensure that the items described in
the below matrix are addressed during the 6th Housing Element Cycle using
available funding sources. Quantifiable objectives and outcomes are further
described below under City Actions:
Responsible Agencies:
City of Chula Vista - Housing Division
CSA of San Diego County (Fair Housing Provider)
Financing:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME)
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Chula Vista Housing Authority funds including In Lieu Fees
Low-and-Moderate Income Housing Asset fund
U.S Treasury and HCD Emergency Rental Assistance funding
Cal -Home funding from H CD
Low Income Housing Tax Credits
Bond Financing - Chula Vista Housing Authority (as bond issuer)
Summary Matrix of Fair Housing Issues and Actions for Mitigation
AFH Identified Fair
Housing Issue Contributing Factors City Actions
Fair Housing
Enforcement and
Outreach
Insufficient and inaccessible
outreach and enforcement:
Participate in the quarterly SDRAFFH
meetings and other events to coordinate
regional responses to housing
discrimination issue.
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Housing Mobility Lack of variety of outreach to
inform residents of their
rights under the Fair Housing
Act and State Fair Housing
Laws.
Increase funding to the City’s Fair Housing
Services Provider to increase outreach
efforts and to have a greater social media
presence, including:
o Developing a pocket guide of fair
housing resources in year one for
distribution and updating as needed;
o Conducting a minimum of four (4)
events per year; and
o Holding two (2) property manager
trainings per year.
Leverage HUD’s FHIP Grants with the City’s
CDBG funds to conduct random testing.
Require the City’s Fair Housing Provide to
conduct random testing at three (3)
properties per year.
Work with the City of Chula Vista’s Office
of Communications to ensure that the City
of Chula Vista social media informs
residents and landlords on where to seek
help for Fair Housing related issues,
including tenant/landlord disputes.
Update the City of Chula Vista website to
include additional information on State
source of income protections (SB329 and
SB229).
Promote the County of San Diego’s
Housing Choice Voucher Program to
eligible residents who access the City’s
website, call the Housing Line
at 619-691-5047 or visit the Housing
Division offices in person.
Encourage subrecipients who receive
CDBG funding to enroll/sign up their
clients for the Housing Choice Voucher
program and public housing units in Chula
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Vista.
New Housing
Choices in Areas of
High Opportunities
Place-Based
Strategies to
Encourage
Community
Revitalization
Concentration of minorities and
LMI households and special needs
groups:
Lack of private investment
Location and type of
affordable housing
Inaccessible sidewalks and
pedestrian crossings, or other
infrastructure
Encourage mixed income strategy in housing
development by:
Promoting development of affordable
housing in areas of high opportunity and
near transit corridors.
Increasing the visibility of the City’s
Density Bonus incentives and concessions.
Invest in aging infrastructure using
Measure P funding and other grant funds
such as Gas Tax funding and CDBG
funding.
Support the Annual Beautify Chula Vista
Event to improve neighborhoods.
Encourage Developers to use LIHTC using a
mixed income approach versus only
providing units at 50% and 60% AMI.
Implement the City’s Climate Action Plan
to promote Climate Equity:
o Update the Climate Equity Index every
five years to identify census tracts for
improvements in the following
categories: environmental,
socioeconomic, health, and mobility.
o Increase outreach and engagement in
high scoring census tracts.
o Seek funding for high scoring census
tracts.
Substandard housing conditions:
Age of housing stock
Cost of repairs or
rehabilitation
Review the Community Housing
Improvement Program (CHIP) for program
effectiveness and modify as appropriate.
Promote the City’s CHIP to displacement
risk areas (CDBG-Eligible Census Tracks)
and to mobile home residents (Citywide),
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resulting in assistance to ten (10)
households during the 6th cycle.
Protecting Residents
from Displacement
(AB3)
Displacement risk of low- income
residents due to economic
pressure:
Unaffordable rents
Concentration of poverty in
some census tracts
Availability of affordable
housing
Provide 200 residents annually with
information and referral services to access
City funded programs such as housing
rehabilitation assistance, first time
homebuyer programs, affordable rental
listing, Fair Housing Services. Services
provided in persons or via phone at 619-
691-5047.
Promote the City’s rent review program
for eligibility mobile home rents (Chapter
9.50 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code)
and conduct at least two (2) educational
events at parks annually.
The City’s Fair Housing provider shall
conduct an Annual Fair Housing Event in
coordination with the SDRAFF.
Promote the City of Chula Vista’s First
Time Homebuyer Program through annual
outreach to affordable housing complexes
and holding at least three (3) homebuyer
fairs during the 6th cycle.
Assist five (5) households through the First
Time Homebuyer Program annually.
Promote the City’s Emergency Rental
Assistance, Utility Assistance and Tenant
Based Rental Assistance programs to
special needs populations and the
community at large, assisting up to 20
households annually.
Work with Developers to build affordable
housing in-line with their obligations under
the City’s Balanced Communities Policy
(e.g. Inclusionary Housing).
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Invest HOME funds, Low Mod funds, and
Inclusionary Housing funds to support
affordable housing development for
extremely low and very low-income
households including but not limited to
special needs and permanent supportive
housing.
Fund three (3) Permanent Supportive
Housing projects and three (3) Low-
Income Hous ing projects during the 6th
cycle that will create 500 affordable rental
units.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: CDBG and private sector programs
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing as outlined above
4.2 Environmental Justice Element: Adopt an Environmental Justice Element as
an additional Element of the City’s General Plan. The Environmental Justice
Element will include policies and programs to reduce community health risks
including addressing air quality, access to public facilities, healthy food
access, safe and sanitary homes and physical activity.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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4.3 Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds : Facilitate the creation of
new affordable housing opportunities for very low and low -income
households through the issuance by the Chula Vista Housing Authority of
Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds providing below -market financing for
developers willing to set aside a portion of their rental units as affordable
housing.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division; Chula
Vista Housing Authority
Funding Source: Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond program
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
4.4 Housing Assistance Funds : Continue to make the funds accrued in the City’s
Housing Assistance funds available to increase, preserve, and enhance
housing affordable to individuals or families of extremely low, very low or
low-income levels. Funding comes from the City’s available federal HOME
funds, state Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, Low and Moderate -
Income Housing Asset fund, or any local Balanced Communities In Lieu fees.
As funding permits, the City will provide gap financing to developers of
affordable housing to leverage state, federal, and other public affordable
funding sources. Gap financing will focus on multifamily rental housing units
affordable to lower income households and households with special needs
(such as seniors and disabl ed). To the extent feasible, the City will also
ensure a portion of the affordable housing units created will be available to
extremely low -income households. Funding can be used for acquisition of
land, rehabilitation and construction of affordable units.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As opportunities and resources become available.
A Notice of Funding Availability to be released in
Summer/Fall 2021 for permanent supportive
housing , with NOFAs to be released every other
year as funds are available.
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4.5 Fee Waivers and Deferrals : The City currently offers certain waivers or
deferral of development impact fees for projects with an affordable housing
component. The City Council may waive or defer such fees for projects that
include affordable housing units, as outlined within the City’s Municipal
Code. These waivers or deferrals may contribute to the reductions in
construction costs and positively influences the affordability of the units for
lower income households. The City will continue its fee waiver and deferral
program and related policies that remove or reduce governmental
constraints for those projects that include an affordable housing component.
Lead(s): Development Services
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As requested; Ongoing
4.6 SB 35 and AB 2162: Develop materials and outreach methods that explain SB
35, effective January 1, 2018, and AB 2162, effective January 1, 2019,
streamlining provisions and eligibility for certain housing units. SB 35
requires cities to streamline the approval of certain housing projects with at
least 50% of the proposed residential units dedicated as affordable to
households at 80% AMI and meeting other criteria by providing a ministerial
approval process. AB 2162 requires cities to streamline the approval of
housing projects containing a minimum amount of Supportive Housing by
providing a ministerial approval process, removing th e requirement for CEQA
analysis and removing the requirement for Conditional Use Authorization or
other similar discretionary entitlement.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning and Housing
Divisions
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Within 24 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element
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4.7 Community Support for Housing at a Variety of Income Levels : Work with
the community to achieve community support for housing at a variety of
income levels. The City may pursue this through policy and regulatory
strategies such as ensuring that higher density housing developments are of
excellent design quality. If additional infrastructure improvements are
required to accommodate increased housing development, th e City will
proactively amend its capital improvement program. The City will provide
information to the Chula Vista community about local housing needs, state
law requirements, and other topics related to housing for all income levels.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Planning and Housing
Divisions
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
Within 12 months of adoption of the 2021-2029
Housing Element to coincide with work programs
related to ADUs/JADUs, Balance d Communities
Policy, construction of the Bridge Shelter and NOFA
for permanent supportive housing.
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4.8 Reasonably Accommodate Housing for Persons with Disabilities : To ensure
full compliance with reasonable accommodation procedures of the Fair
Housing Act, the City has adopted a Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance
to establish procedures for the review and approval of requests to modify
zoning and development standa rds to reasonably accommodate persons
with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities. The
procedures do not require any permit other than the reasonable
accommodation request, involve no public notice unless the City's
determination is appealed, and no fee is charged. To ensure continued
compliance with reasonable accommodation procedures of the Fair Housing
Act, the City will provide for annual review of requests for reasonable
accommodations. Based upon this annual review, the City will update the
Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance as appropriate.
To ensure the community is aware of reasonable accommodation policies
and programs, the City will conduct specific actions to promote the
Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance and disseminate this information to
the general public, including underrepresented communities. The City will
develop materials and outreach methods to increase public awareness and
ease of access to policies, programs and processes addressing reasonable
accommodation. These methods will be consistent with Policy 4.16 below to
promote access to information and resources.
Revised Program
Lead(s): Development Services
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
As requested; Ongoing
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4.9 Homebuyer Education & Counseling : Support and encourage developers,
lenders and social service organizations to provide educational programs,
loan counseling, and materials for homeowners and potential homeowners
on home maintenance, improvement, and financial mana gement. The
purpose of these educational programs will be to help first time homebuyers
prepare for the purchase of a home and to understand the importance of
maintenance, equity, appreciation, and personal budgeting to minimize
foreclosure rates.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Private Resources
Implementation
Timeline:
As funds are available.
4.10 Interfaith Partnership Opportunities : Continue to encourage local faith -
based organizations to work together to provide services and housing (e.g.
participation in the Interfaith Shelter Network rotating shelter and St. Mark’s
Lutheran Church Helping Hands program).
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: CDBG and private sector programs
Implementation
Timeline:
As resources become available; Ongoing
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4.11 Reduce Homeless: Continue to work with regional agencies to identify the
annual and seasonal need for homeless in Chula Vista through the “We All
Count” program conducted through the San Diego Regional Task Force on
the Homeless. The City will support and advance progra ms and policies to
address the identified annual and seasonal need in Chula Vista.
To the extent that funds are available, the City will continue to sponsor or
assist emergency shelter facilities, inside City limits or outside within a
reasonable proximity to the City, as well as encourage or support facilities by
providing grants, or low cost loans, to operating agencies.
In 2020 and 2021, City Council accepted a donation of a stress membraned
structure manufactured by Sprung Structures and allocated federal funding
to site improvements, infrastructure , housing units and equipment
necessary to support the development and operation of a temporary Bridge
Shelter program for the homeless to serve the Chula Vista community and
began construction in 2022.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: CDBG, ESG, PHLA, and private sector programs
Implementation
Timeline:
As resources become available; Ongoing
4.12 Housing Choice Voucher Program: The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a
rent subsidy program that utilizes Section 8 funds for rental assistance to low
income households to facilitate their rental of private units. The Housing
Authority of the County of San Diego (HACSD) administers this housing
assistance program for the City of Chula Vista. The Program extends rental
assistance to low income and very low-income families, elderly, and disabled
persons who spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent. The rental
assistance repres ents the difference between 30 percent of the monthly
income and the actual rent. The owner’s asking price must be comparable to
rent charged in the area for similar units. The City will continue to contract
with HACSD to administer and allocate Housing Choice Vouchers and expand
outreach and education on SB 329 and SB 229 on Source of Income
Protection to promote the use and expand the locational choices for the
Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
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Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
4.13 Information of Resources for Basic Needs : Continue to make available on
the City’s website, public/civic center public counters and by City personnel
in regular contact with homeless or economically vulnerable households
multilingual informational materials to provide contact information
regard ing basic needs, such as emergency food, shelter, and services for the
homeless and economically vulnerable.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: CDBG and private sector programs
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
4.14 Student Housing Resources and Assistance: The San Diego region is home to
several universities and colleges, all of which have students of varying
income levels and housing needs. Located in Chula Vista, serving students in
the South Bay region, Southwestern College generates a high demand for
housing to accommodate students. Many stu dents are of low income,
independent and are not able to secure paid work due to the commitment
required to focus on coursework, leaving them with less income available to
afford housing. In order to help connect students with affordable housing
options i n Chula Vista, the City will develop informational materials on
available affordable housing options and housing assistance and make these
housing resources available to students of colleges and universities in
proximity to Chula Vista. It is hoped that as the local production of ADUs
increases, the City will be able to connect ADU property owners who are
seeking renters with students, singles, and seniors who are seeking housing.
New Program
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
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4.15 Maintain a Database and Provide Information on Community Assistance
Programs : Compile, maintain and publicize a list of federal, state, regional,
and local community assistance programs that may be available to residents,
dependent on certain qualification criteria. The City will periodically update
this list to ensure informatio n is up -to -date and promote and coordinate
access to housing and community assistance programs, particularly to the
City’s elderly and other special needs populations (disabled/developmentally
disabled, large households, female -headed households, homeless, and
students ) .
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
4.16 Promote and Coordinate Access to Housing and Community Assistance
Resources, Programs and Services : To ensure the community is aware of
available resources, such as community assistance programs, student and
senior housing resources, fair housing, landlord -tenant relations, and
reasonable accommodations processes, the City will collaborate with servic e
providers and other Agencies to promote and disseminate this information
to the general public, including underrepresented communities and special
needs population groups. A list of available housing assistance and
community assistance programs and services will be made accessible to the
public, both online and in hardcopy format at City Hall and other appropriate
public facilities such as libraries and the Norman Park Senior Center.
The City will develop multilingual materials and outreach methods to
increase public awareness and ease of access to resources policies, programs
and processes addressing housing needs. These methods may include, but
not be limited to:
Publishing of multilingual materials
Directed outreach to historically underrepresented c ommunities
Development of online materials for use on the City’s website and
with community partners and use of social media
Partnerships with local and regional service agencies for information
dissemination
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Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
4.17 Limited English Proficiency Policy: Implement a City-wide policy to provide
services to persons with limited English proficiency, particularly Spanish
speakers, with the goal of providing such persons with better access to
verbal and written information provided by the City, specifically related to
affordable housing resources and programs for low -and moderate -income
households. Analyze the demographic compositio n of the community to
determine if additional languages should be accommodated .
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing as educational materials and information is
developed for outreach and marketing of housing
programs and policies such as the work programs
related to ADUs/JADUs, Balanced Communities
Policy, construction of the Bridge Shelter and NOFA
for permanent supportive housing.
FY2021-2022 implementation of City Policy
4.18 Public Input & Participation : Continue to incorporate public input and
participation in the design and development of City housing plans and
policies.
Lead(s): Development Services, Housing Division
Funding Source: Department Budget
Implementation
Timeline:
Ongoing
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Summary of Quantified Objectives
Table 4
Quantified Objectives
(2021-2029)
Activity Extremely-
Low
Very-
Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate TOTAL
New Construction 50 100 400 3,000 3,550
Rehabilitation 35 30 200 - 265
Conservation and “At-
Risk”
- - 70 - - 70
Rental Subsidy 10 10 10 - - 30
TOTAL NEED 60 145 510 200 3,000 3,915
2% 4% 13% 5% 77% 21
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OVERVIEW:
COMMUNITY PROFILE & HOUSING
NEEDS
The City of Chula Vista used data that are the most reliable for assessing existing
conditions. The Housing Element requires such information in order to implement
future goals and meet the city’s needs. Furthermore, such standard sources
provide a basis for consistent comparison with older data and provide the best
basis for forecasts.
Primary Data Sources
American Community Survey (ACS)
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides vital information yearly about
our nation and its people. The yearly report goes further into the livelihoods of people in the US, providing
more specific information than the census.
California Department of Finance
The State provides up-to-date numbers on population and housing. For housing, the State estimates total
and occupied housing units, household size, household population, and group quarters population. ACS
data are used to distribute 2010 census housing units into standard housing types (single detached units,
single attached units, two to four units, five plus or apartment units, and mobile homes). Housing units
are estimated by adding new construction and annexations and subtracting demolitions and adjusting for
units lost or gained by conversions.
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
The EDD Data Library provides access to view and download data and information related to California
industries, occupations, employment projections, wages, and labor force. The data can be used to better
understand California’s economy, to make informed labor market decisions, as a tool to direct efforts to
promote the state’s overall economic health, support workforce development, and much more.
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)
Each year, HUD receives custom tabulations of ACS data from the U.S. Census Bureau. These data, known
as the "CHAS" data, demonstrate the extent of housing problems and housing needs, particularly for low
income households. On August 25, 2020 HUD released updated CHAS data for the 2013-2017 period,
which is used in this Element.
1.0
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SANDAG
SANDAG 2030 and 2050 Regional Growth Forecast, Series 13. SANDAG produces growth forecasts of
population, housing, employment, income, and land use for jurisdictions in San Diego County. These
forecasts were used in the Housing Element to discuss future trends and needs.
U.S. Census
The Census data is information provided by the US population every ten years. It consists ofn information
such as social, economic, housing and demographic information. Unfortunately, the Census was last
updated in 2010, with data from the 2020 Census not available at this time. Because of this, 2010 Census
data is typically used for historic context.
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
2.1 Population Trends and Characteristics
Understanding the characteristics of a population is vital in the process of planning for the future
needs of a community. Population characteristics affect the type and amount of housing need in
a community. Issues such as population growth, race/ethnicity, age, and employment trends are
factors that combine to influence the type of housing needed and the ability to afford housing.
The following section describes and analyzes the various population characteristics and trends
that affect housing need.
2.1.1 Historical, Existing & Forecasted Growth
In 2019, the City of Chula Vista is the second largest city in San Diego County and 14th largest in
California by population. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has forecasted
that the City of Chula Vista’s population will increase by approximately 40 percent between 2010
and 2050 as shown in Table A-1. With this knowledge, the City of Chula Vista can begin to plan
and act with the certainty that there is a need for more housing. Additional ly, analyzing where
future housing product is planned or currently in development as it compares to areas of
population growth (Figure A-1) aids in better planning practices.
Table A-1
San Diego Region and City of Chula Vista Population Forecast
Location 2010 2020 2035 2050 2010-
2020
2020-
2035
2035-
2050
2010-
2050
Chula
Vista
243,916 286,744 320,297 343,752 42,828
33,553 23,455
99,836
40.9%*
% of the
county
13% 12% 12% 12% 8% 12% 9% 9%*
San
Diego
1,321,315 1,453,267 1,665,609 1,777,936 152,53
210,53
102,01
465,083
35.7%*
2.0
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Table A-1
San Diego Region and City of Chula Vista Population Forecast
Location 2010 2020 2035 2050 2010-
2020
2020-
2035
2035-
2050
2010-
2050
San
Diego
County
3,143,429 3,435,713 3,853,698 4,068,759 340,400
417,985
215,061
973,446
31.4%*
Notes: *Percent change from 2010 to 2050
Source: SANDAG. “2050 Regional Growth Forecast.” Series 13: 2050 Regional Growth Forecast, 2013.
Figure A- 1
Chula Vista Population Growth 2010-2018 and Projected Growth 2018-2023
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2.1.2 Age Composition
Age is an important demographic factor for analyzing future housing needs and crafting policies
to help meet the specific demands of different age groups. Traditionally, both the young adult
population (20 to 34 years of age) and the elderly population tend to favor apartments, low- to
moderate-cost condominiums, and smaller single-family units. Persons between 35- and 65-
years old often provide the major market for moderate to high-cost apartments and
condominiums and larger single-family units because they tend to have higher incomes and
larger sized households.
With a median age of 35 years of age, Chula Vista residents are generally comparable in age to
those in the San Diego County region at 35.9 years of age. Table A-2 displays the age distribution
in Chua Vista and San Diego County using American Community Survey data from 2018. This
table shows that in 2018 the largest portion of the population was children aged zero to 14 years
of age accounting for 21.2% of the population, then followed by those aged 45 to 59 (18.8%),
younger persons aged 25 to 34 (14.5%), and then persons aged 35 to 44 (14.1%). Chula Vist a’s
population can, therefore, be characterized predominately as being composed of families with
children. The age distribution in Chula Vista is similar to the region’s, showing larger population
groups of children and persons between 45 and 59 years of age.
Table A-2
Age Distribution Comparison (2018)
Area 0-14 15-19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-59 60-64 65+
Chula Vista 21.2% 7.1% 7.3% 14.5% 14.1% 18.8% 4.9% 12.1%
San Diego
County
19.3% 7.3% 8.7% 15.2% 13.6% 19.7% 4.8% 11.4%
Source: Bureau of the Census (2018)
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2.1.3 Race and Ethnicity
Chula Vista is a diverse community, predominately Hispanic, with differing cultures and
preferences. Figure A-2 shows that the largest portion of the population in Chula Vista is Hispanic
at 60%, then White (non-Hispanic) at 17%, Asian 15.2%, Black 4%, and Multiple/Other 3%. “2019
Race and Hispanic Origin .” GIS Mapping Software, Location Intelligence & Spatial Analytics, 2019.
Figure A-2
Race/Ethnicity Distribution (2018)
Hispanic White Black Asian Multiple Race
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Table A-3
Race/Ethnicity in Chula Vista and San Diego County
Area White
Only
Black Asian Native
America
n
Pacific
Islander
Other Two or
More
Hispanic/
Latino
% Chula
Vista
Populatio
n
17.8%
4.0%
15.5%
0.1%
0.5%
0.3%
3.0%
58.8%
% San
Diego
County
Populatio
n
13.245.9
%
20.14.7
%
10.711.6
%
20.20.4
%
15.61.4
%
23.10.2
%
14.33.4
%
19.633.5
%
Source: ACS 5-year estimates (2018)
Table A-3 shows that the ethnic distribution of the Chula Vista population was predominantly
Hispanic or Latino with San Diego County exhibiting more ethnic diversity, with “some other race”
being the largest race/ethnicity followed closely by Native American, Black and Hispanic/Latino.
The race/ethnic composition of City residents has remained stable in Chula Vista from 2018
compared to the 2010 Census.
The racial and ethnic composition of a population may affect housing needs because of cultural
preferences associated with different racial/ethnic groups. Cultural influences may reflect
preference for a specific type of housing. For example, research has shown that some cultures
(e.g. Hispanic and Asian) tend to maintain extended families within a single household. This
tendency can lead to overcrowding or an increased demand for larger housing units. Ethnicity
also tends to correlate with other characteristics such as location choices, mobility, and income.
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2.2 Employment Trends
Housing needs are affected by employment trends. Significant employment opportunities within
the City can lead to growth in demand for housing in proximity to jobs. The quality or pay of
available employment can determine the need for various housing types and prices.
In 2018, the City’s top industries included: Professional and Business Services, Government,
Education and Healthcare, Retail Trade, and Arts and Entertainment. These are expected to
continue to employ the highest proportions of the civilian population in 2035. Meanwhile,
agricultural and mining jobs continue to decline in the City.
Employment has a large impact on housing needs and the demand for different types of housing.
As shown in Table A-4, the City is projected to add a little over 31,000 jobs between 2020 -2050.
These will likely include low- and high-skill jobs, so housing in the City will need to accommodate
a range of housing types at prices affordable to the range of household incomes. (“Economic
Characteristics.” Data.census.gov, 2018.)
Table A-4
Employment Growth (2010-2050)
Jurisdiction 2010 2020 2050 % change
2010-50
Numeric
change
2010-50
Chula Vista 64,035 82,966 114,435 78.7% 50,400
Imperial Beach 3,592 4,556 4,830 34.5% 1,238
National City 26,826 30,293 39,785 48.3% 12,959
San Diego 764,671 867,567 1,009,177 32.0% 244,506
San Diego
County
1,421,941 1,624,124 1,911,405 34.4% 489,464
Source: SANDAG Series 13 Subregional Growth Forecast (2013)
In addition to preference, households are limited on housing choices based on income and
resources. Incomes associated with different jobs and the number of individuals employed in a
household determines the type and size of housing a household can afford. Table A-5 shows that
the largest employers in Chula Vista are similar to those around the County, with the largest
employment sector being Education Services, Health Care and Social Assistance followed by
Professional, Scientific Management and Waste Management Services. This table is also an
example of the differences in income by industry with Information being one of the highest
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paying employers but not a major industry in Chula Vista. In some cases, the types of jobs
themselves can affect housing needs and demand. For example, specific types of housing units
are preferred in communities with military installations, college campuses, and/or large amounts
of seasonal agriculture.
Table A-5
Number of Workers by Industry (2018)
Industry Chula Vista San Diego
County
Mean Annual Wage in the
Region (San Diego MSA)
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing,
Hunting and Mining
0.2% 0.9% $29,798-$33,243
Construction 6.1% 5.9% $53,760-$60,047
Manufacturing 8.3% 9.2% $39,500-$94,969
Wholesale Trade 2.7% 2.4% $65,599-$94,969
Retail Trade 11.0% 10.5% $37,650-$45,974
Transportation, Warehousing and
Utilities
5.4% 4.1% $31,976-$54,945
Information 1.8% 2.2% $79,899-$104,627
Finance and Insurance, Real Estate,
Rental and Leasing
5.6% 6.2% $45,974-$70,103
Professional, Scientific, Management
and Waste Management Services
11.3% 15.1% $72,840-$136,531
Education Services, Health Care and
Social Assistance
23.4% 21.3% $30,481-$102,053
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation,
Accommodations and Food Service
10.7% 11.9% $61,614
Other Services, Except Public
Administration
4.7% 5.4% $26,030-$47,927
Public Administration 8.6% 5.0% $94,926
Total Mean Annual Wage 100% 100% $64,461
Source: Census 2018 American Community Survey (2018) and California Employment Development Department (2010).
Department, Employment Development. “Occupational Employment (May 2019) & Wage (2020 - 1st Quarter) Data.” OES
Employment and Wages.
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Labor Force and Unemployment
Jurisdiction Population 16+ Employed
Civilians Armed Forces Unemployed % Unemployed
Chula Vista 92,430 49,806 494 6,850 12.0%
National City 48,150 23,993 4,192 2,284 7.5%
San Diego (Central) 419,725 250,176 11,626 22,210 7.8%
North Central 537,127 332,286 16,008 20,193 5.5%
North Coastal 428,717 240,944 25,393 14,620 5.2%
North Inland 472,043 279,950 2,953 16,902 5.6%
East 388,512 222,113 3,099 20,151 8.2%
San Diego County 2,636,785 1,536,073 72,524 116,758 6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table D03
SANDAG's Series 13 shows a region wide average of 1.2 workers per dwelling unit. In Chula Vista
this would result in 105,840 workers (1.2 x 88,200 dus) available for 83,000 jobs, a 1.27 worker -
to-jobs ratio. Employment growth typically leads to strong housing demand, and the reverse is
true when employment declines. The rate of unemployment has an effect on household income
and what is considered affordable. In accordance with the ACS 5-year estimates, as shown in
Table A-6, Chula Vista has the highest unemployment rates for all persons in the civilian
workforce at 12% likely giving residents less of a choice in location, quality, or type of housing.
In the San Diego County region, the unemployment rate is 6.8%, with rates in other areas ranging
from 5.5% in northern regions and 7.8% in the Central San Diego region and 8.2% in the east.
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As shown in Table A-7, the Sweetwater Union High School District is the top single employer in
Chula Vista. In aggregate, the education industry employs 12 percent of the employees on the
Top Ten Employer list. The health industry and retail and service industry are also very significant
employers. Retail and Service companies employ about 6 percent of employees in Chula Vista.
Hospitals that employ 5 percent of the total employees on the City’s major employers list. The
top ten employers have a total of 18,747 employees, which make up approximately 28.8 percent
of the City’s total employees.
Table A-7
Top Ten Employers in Chula Vista (2019)
Business Business Type Employees Percent of
Employees
Sweetwater Union High School
District
Education 4,133 6.36%
Chula Vista Elementary School
District
Education 3,680 5.66%
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Medical 2,287 3.52%
Rohr Inc./Goodrich Aerospace Aerospace
Manufacturing
1,928 2.97%
Southwestern Community College Education 1,743 2.68%
Wal-Mart Retail 1,323 2.03%
City of Chula Vista Government 1,208 1.86%
Scripps Mercy Hospital Medical 1,073 1.65%
Aquatica Entertainment 698 1.07%
Costco Retail 674 1.04%
Target Retail - -
Vons Retail - -
Total - 18,747 28.84%
"Total Employment" as used above represents the total employment of all employers located within City
limits.
Source: State Employment Development Department
City Finance Department
Sweetwater Union High School District
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Southwestern Community College
EDD
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Employment rates are an indicator of economic trends in the City. Chula Vista’s labor force grew
from 119,700 in 2012 to 123,600 in 2019. Unemployment rates decreased from 11 to 3 percent
from 2012 to 2019. This pattern of decreasing unemployment is representative of the effect that
the economic is improving in the San Diego region, State, and Nation.
Table A-8
Labor Force Trends
Year Labor Force Employment Unemployment Unemployment
Rate
2012 119,700 106,100 13,600 11.4%
2013 120,200 108,500 11,800 9.8%
2014 119,600 110,000 9,600 8.1%
2015 120,700 112,800 7,900 6.5%
2016 120,600 114,400 6,200 5.2%
2017 122,000 116,700 5,400 4.4%
2018 122,900 118,400 4,500 3.7%
2019 123,600 119,300 4,300 3.5%
Notes: Data cited are for the Chula Vista population, and does not represent the number of jobs in Chula Vista.
Source: State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) 2020
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2.3 Education Characteristics
The ACS 5-year estimates, as shown in Table A-9, shows that the educational level of Chula Vista
residents is typically not as high as other regions within San Diego County. Approximately 29%
of Chula Vista residents have not graduated from high school. This is a significant portion of the
population when compared to the County average at 13%. Additionally, as seen in Table A -9,
Chula Vista ranks as having the lowest percentage of residents who have obtained a bachelor’s
degree with only 10.9%, and only 4.2% go on to complete a graduate degree. Once again, Chula
Vista ranks lower in educational achievement when compared to County averages of 23%
completing a bachelor’s degree and 14.4% obtaining a graduate degree.
Table A- 9
Educational Attainment Among Population 25+ Years of Age
Jurisdiction
Population
25+
Did NOT
Graduate HS
High School
Graduate
Some College
or AA
Bachelor’s
Degree
Graduate
Degree
Chula Vista 76,245 29.5% 25.2% 30.2% 10.9% 4.2%
National City 37,765 27.2% 26.2% 32.3% 11.3% 2.9%
San Diego (Central) 343,499 19.8% 19.4% 29.1% 20.4% 11.3%
North Central 446,752 5.2% 12.4% 27.0% 31.2% 24.2%
North Coastal 352,761 10.7% 17.5% 31.1% 24.8% 15.8%
North Inland 403,926 13.0% 18.0% 29.9% 24.4% 14.7%
East 330,507 12.2% 25.0% 36.9% 17.2% 8.8%
San Diego County 2,197,045 13.3% 18.6% 30.7% 23.0% 14.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table DP02
Not only is there an overall lower educational achievement for residents of Chula Vista, the level
of education is also related to geographic location within the City. Figure A-3 shows the education
levels of residents over the age of 25 and there is an obvious divide between the west and east
halves of Chula Vista. A significant majority of residents in areas west of I-805 achieved a high
school diploma or equivalent while the majority of residents east of the I-805 have achieved a
bachelor’s degree or higher. The educational attainment by Chula Vist a residents is consistent
with the number of residents who are employed in low skill/wage industries.
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Figure A- 1
Chula Vista Educational Level
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2.4 Household Characteristics
This section provides an overview of the characteristics of Chula Vista’s households. The U.S.
Census Bureau defines a household as all persons living in a single housing unit. One person living
alone is considered a household as is a group of unrelated people living in a single housing unit.
A family is defined as related persons living within a single housing unit.
The Census defines a household as all persons who occupy a housing unit, which may include
single persons living alone, families related through marriage or blood and unrelated individuals
living together. Other group living situations, such as skilled nursing facilities, dormitories, etc.
are not considered households. The household characteristics described in this section are size
and income, and these contribute to the diverse need for housing. According to the 2010 Census,
there were 1,086,865 households (equal to occupied housing units) in all of San Diego County.
2.4.1 Household Formation & Composition
Chula Vista has experienced a rapid increase in the number of households. As shown in the Series
13 Growth Forecasts by SANDAG, from 2010 to 2035, the City will see an increase of 26 percent
of households, greater than growth seen for the San Diego County region .
Table A-10
Total Households Percentage of Increase 2010-2018
Area 2010 2020 2035 % Increase 2010 -
2035
Chula Vista 78,384 89,063 98,924 26%
San Diego 515,426 559,197 640,194 24%
San Diego County 1,158,076 1,249,654 1,394,688 20%
Source: SANDAG SERIES 13 REGIONAL GROWTH FORECAST
Different household types generally have different housing needs. Seniors or young adults usually
comprise the majority of the single-person households and tend to reside in apartments,
condominiums or smaller single-family homes. Families with children likely prefer single-family
homes. Household size is a significant factor in housing demand.
Often, household size can be used to predict the unit size that a household will select. For
example, small households (one and two persons per household) traditionally can find suitable
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housing in units with zero to two bedrooms while larger households (three or more persons per
household) can usually find suitable housing in units with two to four bedrooms. However,
individual choice also reflects preference and economics.
According to the U.S. Census, Chula Vista’s population grew by 41% from 2000 to 2010, while the
San Diego County population grew by 10%. Similarly, the number of Chula Vista households
increased 40%, whereas, San Diego County households increased by 10%. Chula Vista’s
population growth is due to the rapid growth and continued development of master planned
communities in the developing areas east of I-805. As of 2018, as reported by the ACS 5-year
Estimates, the total number of households for Chula Vista is 78,940.
Table A-11
Changes in Household Types
Household Types 2010 2018 Change
# % # % %
Families 59,408 44% 62,537 40% 5.3%
Married with Children 42,153 31% 44,913 29% 6.5%
Other Family (No Spouse) 17,255 13% 17,624 11% 2.1%
Non-Families 16,107 12% 16,403 11% 1.8%
Single 13,064 8%
Total Households 75,515 78,940 4.5%
Source: Bureau of the Census (2000 and2010). US Census Bureau 2018 ACS Housing Characteristics
For 2020, Chula Vista’s averaged 3.3 persons per household. The average number of persons per
household in the South County San Diego region ranged from 3.47 in National City to 2.88 in
Imperial Beach, with a region-wide average of 2.82 persons per household. SANDAG estimates
that average household size in the region will remain stable through 2050, as shown in Table A-
12.
Table A-12
Average Persons per Household (2018)
Jurisdiction Average Household Size
(2020)
Projected Average Household Size
(2050)
Chula Vista 3.3 3.28
National City 3.47 3.41
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Table A-12
Average Persons per Household (2018)
Jurisdiction Average Household Size
(2020)
Projected Average Household Size
(2050)
Imperial Beach 2.88 2.89
San Diego 2.66 2.64
San Diego County 2.82 2.81
Source: SANDAG Series 13 Regional Growth Forecast
2.4.2 Jobs to Housing Balance
There often is a mismatch between the location of housing and jobs in Southern California . One
way of determining if Chula Vista’s households commute out of the City to work is by looking at
the jobs-to-housing balance. The jobs-to-housing balance is the number of jobs in Chula Vista
divided by the number of housing units in Chula Vista. In 2010, Chula Vista had 0.8 jobs to
household ratio, slightly up in 2020 at 0.9. Although there was a slight increase in the jobs-to-
housing ratio from 2010 to 2020, the growing number of households, coupled with high
unemployment rates in previous years in the City, indicates that many households have to
commute out of the City for their work.
Table A-13
Jobs-Household Ratios
Description 2010 2020
Employment 64,035 82,966
Housing Units 78,384 89,063
Jobs/Household Ratio 0.8 0.9
Source: SANDAG, 2013 & U.S. Census 2018 American Community
Survey 5-Year Estimates
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2.4.3 Commuting Patterns
Commuting patterns give an insight into the relationship of housing to employment opportunities
and are a component in the allocation resources and development opportunities.
The City of Chula Vista has a moderately higher travel time (29.7 minutes) compared to the rest
of San Diego County residents. As seen in Table A-148, there are approximately 119,112
employed residents in Chula Vista and 79% of them drove alone to work compared to almost
10% who carpooled, and about 6% either walked, biked to work, or used public transportation.
These numbers are close to the San Diego Region average, the most notable differences being
the number of people working from home – 4% in Chula Vista and 7% in the region as a whole –
and the number of people who drive alone to work.
Table A-14
Means of Transportation to Work (2018)
Industry
Chula Vista San Diego Region
#of Workers
16+ % of Total #of Workers 16+ % of Total
Car, Truck, or Van – Drove Alone 94,669 79.5% 1,223,159 76.3%
Car, Truck, or Van – Carpooled 11,319 9.5% 138,748 8.7%
Public Transportation 3,602 3.0% 46,506 2.9%
Walked 1,493 1.3% 46,313 2.9%
Other means 2,452 2% 36,799 2.3%
Worked at home 5,577 4.7% 111,961 7.0%
TOTAL 119,112 100% 1,603,486 100%
Source: US Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table DP03
As with other demographic contributors in Chula Vista, commuting behaviors differ between
those living east and west of I-805. Figures A-24 and A-35 show more than 76% of residents living
east of I-805 are commuting to work by driving alone. Comparatively, less than 75% of residents
who live west of I-805 are driving alone to work. On commonality is that on either side of the I -
805, very few residents choose to commute by carpooling.
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Figure A- 3
In addition, the residents choosing public transportation as their mode of transportation is higher
west of I-805 (generally over 6%, and in some census tracts over 13%). However, east of I-805,
less than 3.4% of residents are utilizing public transportation for their work commute.
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2.4.4 Household Income
The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) generates an annual median
income for the purpose of determining program eligibility. The San Diego County Metropolitan
Statistical Area (MSA), for which HUD set the 2020 median family income (MFI) at $92,700 for a
four-person household.
The State of California uses four income categories to determine housing affordability. These
categories are as follows:
Extremely Low-income – Less than 31% of the median income;
Very Low-income – 31 to 50% of the median income;
Low-income – 51% to 80% of the median income;
Moderate-income – 81% to 120 % of the median income; and,
Above Moderate-income – Greater than 120% of the median income.
Table A-15 shows the income ranges for each income category based on the 2020 HUD MFI for
Chula Vista.
Income directly affects the range of housing costs and influences housing affordability, as well as
type and whether housing is owner or renter occupied. As household income increases, it is more
likely that the household is a homeowner. As household income decreases, households tend to
pay a disproportionate amount of their income for housing and the number of persons occupying
overcrowded housing increases.
The state and federal government classify household income into several groupings based upon
the relationship to the San Diego Region Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size.
The State of California utilizes the following income groups:
Table A-15
San Diego County Income Limits
Income Category Annual Income (Family of 4)
Extremely Low: 0-30% AMI < $34,650
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Table A-15
San Diego County Income Limits
Income Category Annual Income (Family of 4)
Extremely Low: 0-30% AMI < $34,651
Very Low: 31-50% AMI $34,651 - $57,750
Low: 51-80% AMI $57,751 - $92,400
Moderate: 81-120% AMI $92,401 - $111,250
Above Moderate: 120%+ AMI > $111,250
Median Income $92,700
Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2020
Household income in Chula Vista is varied and consistent with the San Diego region average. In
2017, the median household income in Chula Vista was approximately $76,354 and
approximately 152.3% households were considered to be in the Extremely Low-Income category,
earning 30% or less of the AMI, as shown in Tables A-16 and A-17.
Table A-16
Median Household Income Estimates (2017)
Jurisdiction Median Household Income % Above/Below
Regional Median
Chula Vista $76,354 2%
Coronado $101,520 26%
National City $46,032 -63%
Imperial Beach $51,838 -44%
San Diego $75,456 1%
San Diego Region $74,855
Source: US Census Bureau, 2018 American Community Survey 5 -Year
Estimates, Table DP03
Those households with incomes less than the San Diego County median of $74,855 reside
primarily in the western area of Chula Vista in zip codes 91910 and 91911, where housing is older
and lower in cost. Higher income households are residing in those areas east of I-805 in the City’s
newer master planned communities, as shown in Figure A-6.
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Figure A-6
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The median income for Chula Vista residents more drastically demonstrates the difference in
income by tenure and by ethnicity. As shown in Table A-167, Chula Vista’s median income of
$76,354 in 2017 was slightly higher than that of San Diego County as a whole at $74,855. When
comparing income by tenure, a large difference is seen between owner-occupied households and
renter occupied households.
Table A-17
Household Income Levels
Income Level Renter-
Households
Owner-
Households
Total
Household
s
Percent of
Household
s Extremely Low-income (0-30%
AMI) 7,855 3,880 11,735 15.0%
Very Low-income (31-50% AMI) 6,585 3,635 10,220 13.0%
Low-income (51-80% AMI) 7,735 6,085 13,820 17.6%
Moderate and Above Moderate
(>80% AMI)1 3,190 4,940 8,130 10.4%
100 % AMI 7,560 27,000 34,560 44.0%
Total 32,925 45,540 78,465 100.0%
Source: U.S. Dept HUD CHAS, based on 2013-2017 ACS (5-year estimates).
Note 1: HUD programs are available only to households with incomes at or below 80% AMI. Therefore, the CHAS data groups
all households above that income threshold (both moderate and above moderate-income) into one income group. HUD CHAS
2012-2016
Extremely Low income Households
Extremely low income (ELI) households are defined as those earning up to 30% of the area
median household income. For San Diego County, the area median household income in 2020
was $92,700. For ELI households in San Diego County (including those in the City of Chula Vista),
this results in an income of $34,650 or less for a four-person household or $24,300 for a one-
person household. ELI households have a variety of housing situations and needs. For example,
most families and individuals receiving only public assistance, such as social security insurance or
disability insurance, are considered ELI households.
As shown in Table A-17, approximately 11,735 (15%) of the City’s households are in the extremely
low income group, including 9% of homeowners and 24% of households that rent. Pursuant to
Government Code Section 65583(a)(1), 50% of the City’s very low income regional housing needs
assigned by HCD are extremely low income households. As a result, from the very low income
need of 2,750 units, Chula Vista has a projected need of 1,375 units for extremely low income
households.
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Based on current figures, extremely low income households will most likely be facing an
overpayment, overcrowding, or substandard housing conditions. Some extremely low income
households could include individuals with mental or other disabilities and special needs. The
housing needs of extremely low-income households will be meet through implementation of
programs as outlined within the Housing Element Policy Document including facilitating the
construction and provision of affordable housing, the City’s Balanced Communities Policy, and
the provision of senior housing/assisted living units, transitional housing/homeless shelters and
permanent supportive housing.
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2.5 Housing Inventory and Market Conditions
A City’s housing stock is the collection of all housing units located within that jurisdiction. The
characteristics of these including growth, type, age and condition, tenure, vacancy rates, housing
costs, and affordability. These are all important factors in determining the housing needs of a
community. This section details the housing stock characteristics of the City of Chula Vista to
identify how the current housing stock meets the needs of residents.
2.5.1 Housing Stock Profile
Table A-18 shows that, between 2008 and 2050, Chula Vista is expected to grow by 38% in
housing stock which is 29,515 more units. This growth is slightly higher than the San Diego
County region’s expected growth.
Table A-18
Projected Housing Units
Location 2008 2020 2035 2050 2010-50
Chula Vista 77,484 88,186 98,262 106,999 29,515
(38%)
San Diego County 1,140,654 1,262,488 1,417,520 1,529,090 388,436
(34%)
Source: SANDAG, 2013 & U.S. Census 2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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Unit Type
Household size is a significant factor in housing demand. Different household types generally
have different housing needs. Seniors or young adults usually comprise the majority of the single-
person households and tend to reside in apartments, condominiu ms or smaller single-family
homes. While families with children often prefer single-family homes.
Figure A-7 shows that in 2019, the largest percentage (53%) of housing units in Chula Vista was
single-family detached units. Approximately 10% were single-family attached units, 6% were
small multi-family developments with two to four units, 26% were large multi -family
developments with five or more units, and 5% were mobile homes/trailers. Housing types in
Chula Vista are comparable to those within the San Diego County region.
Figure A-7
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2.5.2 Tenure
Housing tenure and vacancy rates are indicators of the supply and cost of housing. Housing
tenure refers to whether a housing unit is owned or rented. Vacancy rates are indicative of
whether or not there is a sufficient supply of available housing at a given point in time. A healthy
vacancy rate is considered to be at around 5%, which demonstrates that there are desirable
housing options available.
The ratio of owner-occupied units vs. renter-occupied units is an indicator of financial stability.
In the City of Chula Vista, there are a total of 78,940 occupied housing units. Owner -occupied
dwellings account for 46,060 units (58.3%), renter-occupied dwellings account for 32,880 units
(41.7%), and the average household size is 3.2-4. US Census Bureau 2018 ACS Housing Characteristics
With single family product dominating the landscape of master planned communities located
east of I-805, most of those units are owner-occupied. However, areas west of I-805 are
predominately renter-occupied.
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Figure A-8
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2.5.3 Vacancy Rates
Vacancy rates are an indicator of supply and demand. Low vacancy rates suggest households
may have trouble finding housing with an affordable monthly payment. A high number of vacant
units indicate an over-supply of housing units. A four to six percent vacancy rate is considered
“healthy”. A balanced vacancy rate for a community is typically around 5%. Vacancy rates lower
than 5% favor landlords and can signal a shortage of choice for renters, while vacancy rates above
5% favor renters. As seen in Table A-19, Chula Vista has lower than typically healthy vacancy
rates.
Table A-19
Chula Vista Vacancy Rates and Property Age
Zip Codes 91907,09,10,11,12,13,14,15
Percent Vacant 3.10%
All Units
Total Units 3333
Number Vacant 104
Percent Vacant 4.10%
Over 25 Years
Total Units 684
Number Vacant 28
Percent Vacant 2.80%
6 to 25 Years
Total Units 356
Number Vacant 10
Percent Vacant 2.80%
Less Than 6
Years
Total Units 177
Number Vacant 5
Percent Vacant 3.00%
Property Age
Undefined
Total Units 1685
Number Vacant 51
Source: “San Diego 2019 Vacancy & Rental Rate Survey.” Socalrha.org,
2019.”
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Table A-20 shows the vacancy rate by household types in Chula Vista.
Table A-20
Chula Vista Vacancy Rate by Housing Type
Description Total Housing Units Households Vacancy Rate
Single Family – Detached 40,954 39,589 3.3%
Single Family – Attached 9,656 9,235 4.4%
Multi-Family 28,499 27,755 2.6%
Mobile home or Other 3,685 3,635 1.4%
Total Housing Units 82,794 80,214 3.1%
Source: SANDAG Demographic and Socioeconomic Estimates Chula Vista
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2.5.4 HOUSING PROBLEM CHARACTERISTICS
The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) provides detailed information on
housing needs by income level for different types of households in Chula Vista. Detailed CHAS
data based on the 2012-2016 ACS is displayed in Table A-21. Housing problems considered by the
CHAS include:
- Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom);
- Overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one person per room);
- Housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 30 percent of gross income; or
- Severe housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 50 percent of gross income.
63% of Chula Vista renters are experiencing at least one housing problem, with 43% experiencing
at least one severe housing problem.
Table A- 21
Source: CHAS, based on 2012-2016 ACS (5-year estimates).
1. The four housing problems are: incomplete kitchen facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, more than 1 person per room, and cost
burden greater than 30%.
2. The four severe housing problems are: incomplete kitchen facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, more than 1.5 persons per room,
and cost burden greater than 50%.
Housing Problems No.%No.%No.%
Household has at least 1 of 4 Housing Problems 17,685 39% 20,545 63% 38,230 49%
Household has NONE of 4 Housing Problems 27,210 60% 11,660 36% 38,870 50%
Cost burden not available - no other problems 325 1% 380 1% 705 1%
Total Households 45,220 32,585 77,805
Severe Housing Problems
Household has at least 1 of 4 Severe Housing Problems 8,310 18% 14,055 43% 22,365 29%
Household has NONE of 4 Severe Housing Problems 36,585 81% 18,150 56% 54,735 70%
Cost burden not available - no other problems 325 1% 380 1% 705 1%
Total Households 45,220 32,585 77,805
Owner Renter Total
TotalOwnerRenter
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2.5.5 Age of Housing Stock and Condition
The age of housing is often an indicator of housing conditions. In general, housing that is 30 years or older
may need minor repair. Moreover, many federal and state programs also use the age of housing as one
factor in determining housing rehabilitation needs. Typically, housing over 30 years of age is more likely
to have rehabilitation needs that may include plumbing, roof repairs, electrical repairs, foundation
rehabilitation, or other significant improvements. Housing over 50 years old is considered aged and more
likely to generate major repairs such as significant rehabilitation to the structure, foundation, electrical,
and plumbing systems. Units built after 1990 may require aesthetic and maintenance repairs such as new
roofs and windows and paint improvements,
Approximately, 48% of the housing stock is over 40 years old, and 20% of the housing stock is approaching
50 years of age or older and more likely to require major rehabilitation. Housing that is not maintained
can discourage investment, reduce neighboring property values, and negatively impact the quality of life
in a neighborhood. The age of the City’s housing stock indicates a potential need for continued code
enforcement, property maintenance and housing rehabilitation programs. US Census Bureau 2018 ACS Housing
Characteristics
Table A-22
Age of Housing
Year Built No. of DUs
2014-2017 2,819
2010-2013 1,198
2000-2009 18,204
1980-1999 22,371
1960-1979 23,758
1940-1959 15,832
1939 or earlier 926
TOTAL 85,108
Source: US Census Bureau, 2018 American
Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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A high estimate of the number of units in need of rehabilitation, based solely on the age of the
housing stock is approximately 40,516 units. The low estimate for the number of housing units in
the City in need of rehabilitation is approximately 17,000 units; this low estimate considers unit
age, overcrowding, financial resources of homeowners, and plumbing facilities.
PRE-1940 HOUSING
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may consider units substandard
if they were built before 1940. There are 926 units in Chula Vista that were built before 1940,
approximately 1.1% of the total housing in the City. Regionwide, 5% of units were built before
1940. US Census Bureau 2018 ACS Housing Characteristics
2.5.6 Housing Conditions
Housing is considered substandard when it is below the minimum standard of living conditions
defined in the Uniform Housing Code, Section 1001.
In addition to structural deficiencies and standards, the lack of infrastructure and utilities often
serves as an indicator for substandard conditions. Another measure of the City’s housing
condition is the number of substandard housing units. Housing is considered substandard when
conditions are below the minimum standards of living as defined by Section 1001 of the Uniform
Housing Code. Households living in substandard housing may be exposed to health or safety
threats, which, in turn, could adversely affect the safety and quality of life of neighborhoods.
Such households are considered in need of housing assistance to correct any serious health or
building safety issues such as structural, plumbing, mechanical or electrical problems, and
presence of unhealthy conditions or materials, (e.g. asbestos and lead-based paint). In addition
to structural problems (sagging roofs, walls or porches, lack of or failing building foundation,
termite infestation, etc.), the lack of certain basic facilities may also in dicate substandard
conditions. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) includes
the lack of kitchen facilities and lack of plumbing facilities as two out of four housing problems in
their Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data.
According to the 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, there were 84 (0.1%)
units in the City that lacked complete plumbing facilities. For Census purposes, complete
plumbing facilities included: (1) hot and cold piped water; (2) a flush toilet; and (3) a bathtub or
shower. All three must be located inside a unit to be recognized as having full plumbing facilities.
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According to the 2018 ACS data, 147 (0.2%) units lacked complete kitchen facilities. The U.S.
Census defines a complete kitchen as a unit with a sink & faucet, a stove, and a refrigerator. There
were 2,038 units with no heating source, and 383 units that relied on heating oil, kerosene, coal,
wood, or other heating fuel.
Addressing substandard conditions in the City’s current housing stock is primarily the task of the
City’s Code Enforcement Division, which enforces compliance with current building and safety
standards as well as state and local laws intended to alleviate public nuisances. The Code
Enforcement Division seeks to maintain a high quality of life for residents and visitors by
addressing health and safety hazards, visual blight and other deficiencies in the current housing
stock. Most code enforcement activities are either complaint-driven or the result of observations
of City staff.
Based on City staff’s observations of typical enforcement activities and age of the City’s housing
stock, a number of housing units in Chula Vista are beginning to show a need for rehabilitation .
The scope of rehabilitation needed ranges from minor to substantial. The majority of these
substandard units (units in need of repair or replacement) are located within the southwest area
of the City west of I-805 and south of L Street that also has the highest concentration of lower-
income households. This area was annexed into the Chula Vista in the 1980’s, known as the
Montgomery Annexation. Many of these areas also lack sidewalks, curbs and gutters. However,
pockets of substandard and/or deteriorating housing stock can also be found in the northwest
area of the City which represents the City’s historic urban core and has the oldest housing stock
within the City. Where it is not financially feasible to rehabilitate the units, replacement housing
may be required. The City will continue to implement its Community Housing Improvement
Program (CHIP) to help qualified homeowners to rehabilitate substandard housing.
Table A-23
Substandard Housing
Condition No. %
Lacking complete plumbing facilities 84 0.11%
Lacking complete kitchen facilities 147 0.19%
Total Occupied Substandard Units 231 0.29%
Total Occupied Units 78,940
Pre 1940 (HUD Potential Substandard) 926
Source: US Census Bureau, 2018 American Community Survey 5-Year
Estimates DP04
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2.5.7 Housing Costs & Rents
This section discusses the price of new and existing housing as well as average costs of rental
housing in Chula Vista.
Housing costs are indicative of housing accessibility to all economic levels of a community.
Typically, if housing supply exceeds housing demand, housing costs fall. Inversely, if housing
demand exceeds housing supply, housing costs will rise. Housing affordability is dependent upon
income and housing costs. The Federal standard of rental affordability is that a household should
spend no more than 30% of its gross monthly income on monthly housing costs and utilities. In
Chula Vista, housing costs tend to be a little lower when compared to the San Diego County. The
high cost of housing can be attributed to factors such as higher land costs and suburban
community. This section summarizes the cost and affordability of the housing stock to Chula Vista
residents.
New and Resale Housing
The median household value in 2010 was $337,000. The median household value increased by
59% to $565,000 by 2020 and housing values are expected to continue to grow. Shown in Table
A-243, the median sales price in 2019 for a single-family home in Chula Vista was approximately
$614,000, lower than the San Diego County median sales price. Zillow, Inc. “Chula Vista CA Home Prices &
Home Values.”
Table A-24
Median Sales Price of Homes Sold in 2019
Zip Market Area
Detached (Single-Family) Attached (Condo/Townhome)
Sold
Listings
Median
Price Sold Listings Median Price
91910 Chula Vista North 366 $561,000 134 $370,000
91911 Chula Vista South 325 $516,000 144 $350,000
91913 Chula Vista
Eastlake 445 $614,000 317 $410,000
91914 Chula Vista NE 179 $755,000 54 $418,250
91915 Chula Vista SE 267 $615,000 253 $440,000
TOTAL 1582 $614,000 902 $410,000
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Table A-24
Median Sales Price of Homes Sold in 2019
Zip Market Area
Detached (Single-Family) Attached (Condo/Townhome)
Sold
Listings
Median
Price Sold Listings Median Price
San Diego County $649,000 $427,000
Source: San Diego Association of Realtors 2019 San Diego County Summary Statistics
Both, the total price of a home and monthly payment amounts are important indicators of
affordability. Lenders typically require homebuyers to demonstrate that the total monthly loan
payment will not exceed 30% of gross monthly household income. With a median household
income in Chula Vista at approximately $76,354 annually and a calculated affordability of a home
at $250,200, homeownership is not affordable to most residents.
Figure A-9
Source: San Diego Association of Realtors 2019 San Diego County Summary Statistics
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Figure A-10
Source: San Diego Association of Realtors 2019 San Diego County Summary Statistics
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Rental Prices
Table A-25 shows that in the Spring of 2019 average monthly rents in Chula Vista ranged from
$1,134 for a studio apartment to $1,820 for a two-bedroom apartment and $2,213+ for three-
bedroom apartments. To be able to afford the average two-bedroom apartment, a household
would need to earn $6,070 a month or over $35.00 an hour.
Table A-25
Rental Prices by Unit Type
Zip Codes City/Area Unit Type
Spring 2019
Units/Properties
Surveyed
Spring 2019
Average
Monthly Rent
Fall 2018
Average
Monthly
Rent
Spring 2018
Average
Monthly
Rate
91907,
09,10,11,
13,14,15
Chula
Vista
Studio 12/6 $1,134 $1,210 $1,157
1Bedroom 1314/32 $1,487 $1,539 $1,425
2Bedroom 1728/38 $1,820 $1,850 $1,685
3+Bedroom 279/12 $2,213 $2,299 $2,000
Source: “San Diego 2019 Vacancy & Rental Rate Survey.” Socalrha.org, 2019.”
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Affordability Gap Analysis
Housing affordability can be calculated by comparing the cost of renting or owning a home in a
community with the maximum affordable housing costs for households at different income
levels. Together, this information generally shows what types of households can afford what
types of units. This is also an indication of the type of households most likely to experience
overcrowding and overpayment.
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) conducts annual household
income surveys nationwide to determine a household’s eligibility for federal housing assistance.
Based on this survey, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
developed income limits that can be used to determine the maximum price that co uld be
affordable to households in the upper range of their respective income category. The maximum
affordable home and rental prices for residents in San Diego County are shown in Table A-26.
Table A-26 shows the maximum amount that a household at each income level can afford for
housing each month without overpaying. This amount can be compared to current housing
prices and market rental rates to determine what types of housing opportunities a household
can afford in a community. Based upon the housing sales prices in Chula Vista as seen in Table
A-243 and A-254, there are no homes (rental or for-sale) in Chula Vista’s market that are
considered affordable to lower-income households.
For a condo priced at $370,000 in the 91910 zip code as shown in Figure A-249, a household
would need to earn $54/hour or $112,350/year to afford this condo. Similarly, a household
would need to earn $81/hour or $168,250/year to afford a single family home priced at $561,000
in the 91910 zip code. The dream of owning a home and building equity is unattainable to most
without some sacrifice such as incurring a housing cost burden, making a significant cash down
payment, or multi-generational living.
Lower-income renters must also make difficult choices related to the condition of housing,
overcrowding, or overpaying in order to maintain housing. The affordable rental rate for a 2-
bedroom unit to house a low income family is $1,029/month far exceeding the average
$1,820/month rent in Chula Vista, a gap of approximately $800/month. Larger households face
a more difficult time finding appropriately sized housing that is affordable. With a low income
family only able to afford to pay $1,154/month and an average 3-bedroom unit renting for
$2,213/month, the affordability gap is even greater at $1,059/month.
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Table A-26
Affordable Housing Costs (2020) San Diego County
Income
Group
Bedroom(s) Affordable Monthly
Cost
Utility
Allowance
Taxes/
Insurance
Affordable
Rent Sale Rent Sale Sale Rent Purchase
Price
Extremely
Low
Income
HH
0 (Studio) $486.68 Same $119 $180 $91 $368 $46,532
1 Bedroom $556.20 Same $152 $220 $104 $404 $50,096
2 Bedrooms $625.73 Same $222 $261 $117 $404 $53,447
3 Bedrooms $695.25 Same $237 $323 $130 $458 $52,264
4 Bedrooms $750.87 Same $271 $364 $140 $480 $53,261
Very
Low
Income
HH
0 (Studio) $811.13 Same $119 $180 $152 $692 $103,370
1 Bedroom $927.00 Same $152 $220 $173 $775 $115,208
2 Bedrooms $1,042.88 Same $222 $261 $195 $821 $126,616
3 Bedrooms $1,158.75 Same $237 $323 $217 $922 $133,492
4 Bedrooms $1,251.45 Same $271 $364 $234 $980 $140,979
Low
Income
HH
0 (Studio) $973.35 $1,135.58 $119 $180 $243 $854 $118,735
1 Bedroom $1,112.40 $1,297.80 $152 $220 $277 $960 $132,770
2 Bedrooms $1,251.45 $1,460.03 $222 $261 $312 $1,029 $146,372
3 Bedrooms $1,390.50 $1,622.25 $237 $323 $347 $1,154 $155,444
4 Bedrooms $1,505.74 $1,752.03 $271 $364 $374 $1,231 $164,773
Moderate
Income
HH
0 (Studio) $1,784.48 $2,081.89 $119 $180 $292 $1,665 $283,161
1 Bedroom $2,039.40 $2,379.30 $152 $220 $334 $1,887 $320,468
2 Bedrooms $2,294.33 $2,676.71 $222 $261 $376 $2,072 $357,561
3 Bedrooms $2,549.25 $2,974.13 $237 $323 $417 $2,312 $390,337
4 Bedrooms $2,753.19 $3,212.06 $271 $364 $451 $2,482 $418,155
Source: Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, 2020 Income limits; and Assumptions: 2020
HCD income limits; 30% gross household income as affordable housing cost; 15% of monthly affordable cost for taxes and
insurance; 3% down payment; and 3% interest rate for a 30year fixed-rate mortgage loan.
Utilities based on San Diego County Utility Allowance. *Utilities Allowances and Taxes and Insurance costs are included in
Affordable Monthly Housing Costs
Chula Vista has a median income slightly higher than the average for the County of San Diego.
However, the growing number of households, increase in household size, and income disparity
between renter-occupied households and owner-occupied households has provided further
challenges to Chula Vista households seeking affordable housing options. Data indicates that
lower-income families and large households have limited options in finding affordable rental
housing. In addition, the median price of resale housing in Chula Vista exceeds the affordability
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range for all income categories except above-moderate income households. Very low-, low-, and
moderate-income households may have trouble finding affordable housing that they can afford
to purchase.
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HOUSING NEEDS
This section provides an overview of existing housing needs in the City of Chula Vista. Housing
need can be described in four categories:
Housing need resulting from households overpaying for housing;
Housing need resulting in overcrowding;
Housing need resulting from population growth and demolition of the existing housing
stock; and,
Housing need of “special needs groups” such as elderly persons, large households,
female-headed households, disabled persons, homeless persons, and farm workers.
3.1 Households Overpaying for Housing
The term “over payers” refers to households paying an excessive amount of their income for
housing. Generally, households that overpay for their housing have less disposable income
available for other needs. Calculating overpayments for housing is important as it measures local
housing conditions and reflects affordability of housing in a community.
State and federal programs typically define over payers as those lower -income households that
pay over 30% of household income for housing costs. A household is considered to experience a
severe cost burden if it spends more than 50% of its gross income on housing.
A significant number of households living west of I-805 are paying more than 30% of their income
towards housing costs in comparison to households east of I-805, as shown in Figure A-11. This
is consistent with lower-income households living primarily in the western area of the City, with
older housing stock and more multifamily housing.
3.0
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Figure A-11
Approximately, 46% of households in the San Diego region were paying over 30% of their income
toward monthly owner housing costs. Table A-27 & A-28 summarizes the 2013-2017 American
Community Survey 5-Year Estimates and shows that renters were more likely to ove rpay than
owners. In the region, 57% of renters overpaid; and similarly, 57% of renters in Chula Vista. In
addition, 47% of Chula Vista households were overpaying monthly homeownership costs.
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Table A-27
Cost Burden by Income Levels-Renters
Income Level >30% >50% TOTAL
Extremely Low-income (0-30% AMI) 6,525 5,750 7,855
Very Low-income (31-50% AMI) 5,690 3,385 6,585
Low-income (51-80% AMI) 4,455 1,150 7,735
Moderate and Above Moderate (>80% AMI)1 1,070 115 3,190
100 % AMI 930 - 7,560
TOTAL 18,670 10,400 32,925
Source: U.S. Dept HUD CHAS, based on 2013-2017 ACS (5-year estimates)
Table A-28
Cost Burden by Income Levels - Owners
Income Level >30% >50% TOTAL
Extremely Low-income (0-30% AMI) 2,675 2,345 3,880
Very Low-income (31-50% AMI) 2,150 1,530 3,635
Low-income (51-80% AMI) 3,395 1,700 6,085
Moderate and Above Moderate (>80% AMI) 2,515 645 4,940
100 % AMI 4,735 250 27,000
TOTAL 15,470 6,470 45,540
Source: U.S. Dept HUD CHAS, based on 2013-2017 ACS (5-year estimates).
Figure A-12 provides more overpayment detail by income group for Chula Vista. Over 58% of the
lower-income renter households are paying more than 30% of their income towards housing,
with 2615% of those households paying over 50% of their income. For those very low and low-
income households, a significant number of these households are paying more than 30%. For
those households with higher incomes, only 34% of moderate and above moderate-income
households are cost burdened.
In the case of homeownership, the opposite is true, with 5179% of moderate and above
moderate households paying more than 30% of their income towards housing costs while 5934%
of very low-income households and 5644% of lower-income households are facing a cost burden.
The availability of affordable housing for ownership is likely the cause of the cost burden
discussed in the Housing Affordability section.
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Figure A-12
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3.2 Overcrowding
A combination of low-incomes and high housing costs has forced many households to live in
overcrowded housing conditions. “Overcrowding” is generally defined as a housing unit occupied
by more than one person per room in a house (including living room and dining rooms).
Overcrowding can be an indication of an inadequate supply of affordable housing, especially for
large families and households whose incomes fall below AMI.
As seen in Table A-29, 6% of households had more than one occupant per room and only 3% had
more than 1.5 occupants per room.
Table A-29
Overcrowded Households
Description No. %
Overcrowded
(1.01 to 1.50/room) 5,072 6%
Severe Overcrowding
(1.51 or more/room) 2,468 3%
TOTAL Occupied housing units 78,940
Source: US Census Bureau, 2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table DP04
The data in Table A-30 shows that overcrowding affects lower-income renter households
disproportionately, with 15% low-income renters experiencing overcrowding and approximately
39% of very low and extremely-low-income renters.
Table A-30
Overcrowding by Housing Type and Income Levels
Description
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Single-family
households 1,355 1,125 860 254 255 220
Multiple, unrelated-
family households 160 170 260 40 80 220
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Table A-30
Overcrowding by Housing Type and Income Levels
Description
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Other, non-family
households - - 14 - 10 -
Total need by
income
1,515 1,295 1,134 294 345 440
19% 20% 15% 8% 9% 7%
TOTAL
HOUSEHOLDS 7,855 6,585 7,735 3,880 3,635 6,085
Source: U.S. Dept HUD CHAS, based on 2013-2017 ACS (5-year estimates).
3.3 2010-2020 Growth Needs
The State Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for projecting the total statewide housing
demand, with the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
apportioning this demand to each of the state’s regions. This demand represents the number of
additional units needed to accommodate the anticipated growth in the number of households,
to replace expected demolitions and conversions of housing units to non -housing uses, and to
achieve a future vacancy rate that allows for healthy functio ning of the housing market.
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the Council of Governments (COG)
representing the region, in cooperation with the local jurisdictions, is tasked with the
responsibility of allocating the region’s projected new housing demand to each jurisdiction. The
allocation is further divided into four income categories:
Very Low-Income – 0% to 50% of the median income;
Low-Income – 51% to 80% of the median income;
Moderate-Income – 81% to 120% of the median income; and,
Above Moderate-Income – more than 120% of the median income.
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This process is known as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), and the goals are
referred to as either the RHNA goals or the “regional share” goals for new housing construction.
The allocation considers factors such as market demand for housing, employment opportunities,
the availability of suitable sites and public facilities, commuting patterns, type and tenure of
housing need, and others. In determining a jurisdiction’s share of new housing needs by income
category, the allocation is adjusted to avoid an over -concentration of lower income households
in any one jurisdiction.
A Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) prepared by SANDAG for the years of 2010
identifies Chula Vista’s housing production goals. The following table shows the City’s housing
goals for each income category, based on HUD’s median family income (MFI) for San Diego
County.
3.4 Special Needs Groups
Groups with special needs can face increased challenges in housing. Individuals experiencing
homelessness and in need of emergency shelter, the elderly, persons with disabilities, large
families, farmworkers, and families with a female head of household often have difficulty finding
housing to meet their needs. This section provides an analysis of special needs groups in the City
of Chula Vista. Policies and programs to address these needs are incorporated throughout the
Housing Element.
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3.4.1 Elderly Persons
The population over 65 years of age is considered elderly and shares four common
characteristics:
Income: People over 65 are usually retired and living on a fixed income.
Healthcare: Accounts for an increasing proportion of the elderly’s expenses.
Transportation: Many of the elderly require assistance with transportation.
Housing: Many live alone.
These characteristics indicate a need for smaller, lower-cost housing with easy access to transit,
healthcare facilities, accessibility accommodations, and other services. In 2018, 20% percent of
the total households had a resident aged 65 years or older. It is expected that there will be
significant increase in this age group as compared to overall expected population growth .
Table A-31
Elderly Households by Tenure
Householder Age
Renters Owners
No. % No. %
Under 65 years 28,625 87% 34,559 75%
65 to 74 years 2,444 7% 6,653 14%
75 to 84 years 1,351 4% 3,329 7%
85 and over 460 1% 1,519 3%
Total Households 32,880 42% 46,060 58%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year
Estimates B25007
Persons with disabilities
In addition to affordability, design and location can be a barrier for persons with disabilities. The
added challenge of finding a unit that accommodates their needs oftentimes forces individuals
to live in undesirable housing conditions.
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According to 2013-2017 ACS data, 312,565 persons living in San Diego County had a range of
disabilities, accounting for 9.8% of the population. The largest age group of person s with
disabilities were seniors, which were 45.9% of the population with disabilities, followed by adults
(ages 18 to 64) which comprised 47.1% of the population. Children under the age of 18 made up
approximately 7% of the population with disabilities.
The primary housing concerns regarding the elderly persons living in the City of Chula Vista are
summarized as follows:
Income – The elderly population is generally on a fixed income;
Household Composition – The elderly, especially women, often live alone;
Transportation – The elderly population are more likely to utilize public transportation;
and,
Health Care – The elderly have a significantly greater need for health care.
3.4.2 Large Households
Large households have special housing needs because they tend to have lower household income
and fewer options or access to adequately sized, affordable housing. Large households are
defined as those with five or more members. According to the 2019 ACS data, approximately
198% of the households in Chula Vista were large households.
Table A-32
Household Size by Tenure
Household Size Renters Owners
No. % No. %
1 person 6,782 21% 6,253 13%
2 person 7,895 24% 12,743 27%
3 person 6,244 19% 9,263 20%
4 person 5,942 18% 9,989 21%
5 person 3,746 11% 5,501 12%
6 person 1,380 4% 1,925 4%
7+ person 606 2% 1,402 3%
Total Households 32,595 41% 47,076 59%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year
Estimates B25009
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3.4.3 Female-Headed Households
Single parents with dependent children represent another important group of those with special
housing needs. Single-parent households often require special consideration and assistance
because they tend to have lower-incomes and a greater need for daycare, and related facilities.
Single-parent households made up 22.3% percent of all Chula Vista households; with 6% of those
headed by men and the remaining 16.3% headed by women.
US Census Bureau 2018 ACS Social Characteristics
3.4.4 Persons with Disabilities
According to the 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) /Census estimates, 10.2 percent of the
Southern Region in San Diego’s population was affected by one or more disabilities (non -
institutionalized population). Ages 65-74 (2,276 / 27.2%) and 75+ (4,270/56.0%) reported having
a disability. Among persons living with disabilities in the City, Independent living (6,636 / 7.6%)
and ambulatory disabilities (7,623 / 6.7%) were most prevalent. Persons with disabilities often
have limited incomes, but extensive needs for a variety of services.
Table A-33
Persons with Disability
Any Disability Hearing
Difficulty
Vision
Difficulty
Cognitive
Difficulty
Ambulatory
Difficulty
Self-care
Difficulty
Independent
Living Difficulty
# % # % # % # % # % # % # %
13,662 11.8% 2,869 2.5% 2,322 2.0% 6,536 6.1% 7,263 6.7% 3,909 3.6% 6,636 7.6%
Source: 2017 Demographic Profiles San Diego County
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Senate Bill 812 (Chapter 507, Statutes of 2010) amended state housing element law (California
Government Code Section 65583) to require the analysis of the disabled to include an evaluation
of the special housing needs of persons with developmental disabilities. A developmental
disability is defined as a disability that originates before an individual becomes 18 years old,
continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability.
This definition includes intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. According to
Department of Developmental Services data, 3,166 persons with developmental disabilities live
within Chula Vista.
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The California Department of Developmental Services contracts with nonprofit regional centers
to provide or coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. In
the San Diego region, the San Diego Regional Center, with a satellite office in National City,
provides a variety of services to persons with developmental disabilities and advocates for
opportunities to maximize potential and to experience full inclusion in all areas of community
life. As of March 2019, the San Diego Regional Center served approximately 29,206 clients with
developmental disabilities who live in San Diego County, with the National City satellite office
serving 20 percent of these clients. This includes 151 clients who live in Chula Vista with 67 of
these individuals being children under the age of 18 who live with their parents. The remaining
84 clients are adults over the age of 18; over half (57 percent) of these individuals live with their
parents, while 23 live in their own apartments with “come-in support” and assistance and 13 live
in licensed group homes. Additional persons with developmental disabilities may reside in Chula
Vista but are not seeking assistance from the San Diego Regional Center.
While some developmentally disabled individuals can live and work independently within a
conventional housing environment, more severely disabled individuals will require a group living
environment with supervision. In general, the San Diego Regional Center (and its clients) prefer
to house persons with developmental disabilities with family members. When that is not feasible,
come-in support and licensed group apartments housing four to six persons (with individual
bedrooms, but shared bathroom and kitchen facilities) are preferred. This type of housing may
be designed to look like a big house and is compatible with and appropriate for existing
residential neighborhoods with good access to transit and services.
Incorporating ‘barrier-free’ design in all new multifamily housing (as required by California and
Federal Fair Housing laws) is especially important to provide the widest range of choices for
disabled residents. In 2012, the City adopted a reasonable accommodation ordinance to provide
flexibility in development standards for housing for persons with disabilities. Three requests for
reasonable accommodation have been received since such time.
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3.4.5 Residents Living in Poverty
Nearly 11% of Chula Vista residents are living below the U.S. Federal Poverty Level of $25,100 for
a family of 4 for 2018, with all residing west of I-805 (see Figure A-6).
Table A-34
Households Living
Below Federal Poverty Rate
Jurisdiction Poverty Rate
Chula Vista 10.8%
Coronado 5.7%
National City 19.9%
Imperial Beach 20.0%
San Diego 13.8%
San Diego Region 12.5%
California 11.8%
U.S. 12.3%
Source: US Census Bureau, 2018 American Community Survey
5-Year Estimates, Table DP03
3.4.5 Homeless Population and Transitional Housing Needs
The San Diego region has a large homeless population, and there are unique needs to be
addressed in order to assist in finding and securing housing. Homelessness is quickly becoming
an issue in communities throughout Chula Vista and further exposes the need for affordable
housing. The homeless population continues to increase as a result of reductions in public
subsidies, a lack of housing that is affordable to low and very low-income persons, and the daily
life challenges that can lead a person to becoming homeless.
It is the responsibility of individual municipalities to address the needs of individuals living in
homelessness within their jurisdictional boundaries. “Homelessness” as defined by the U.S.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development, describes an individual (not imprisoned or
otherwise detained) who:
Lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; and
Has a primary nighttime residence that is:
A supervised publicly, or privately-operated shelter designed to provide temporary living
accommodations (including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, and transitional housing
for the mentally ill);
An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be
institutionalized; or
A public or private place not designed for, or ord inarily used as, a regular sleeping
accommodation for human beings.
The Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) was established in 1985 and has grown
significantly in function and services provided to local jurisdictions. The RTFH promotes a
regional approach to end homelessness in San Diego County and works with local municipalities
to provide funding opportunities, data collection, and integration of services. According to the
Task Force, the San Diego region’s homeless population can be divided into two general groups:
(1) urban homeless, and (2) rural homeless.
In addition to the RTFH’s efforts to address and end homelessness, there have been other
subregional efforts to implement outreach best practices and leverage funding to provide
opportunities to those who need a hand-up instead of a hand-down. Local cities, Chula Vista
included, have formed Homeless Outreach Teams through their police departments to better
address all of the issues that homelessness brings to a community.
The Chula Vista Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) partners with other local
organizations to provide outreach, mental health, substance use, employment, housing, and
social service resources. These multidisciplinary partnerships are instrumental in addressing core
issues that may have led a person to become homeless, as well as give them the opportunity to
become re-housed.
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Chula Vista’s HOT works, at times for years, to
build relationships within the homeless
community and help people take steps towards
reintegrating in society. The housing needs of the
homeless are unique from other demographic
groups because they encompass a wide range of
needs and supportive services, not only a lack of
affordable housing.
Since the homeless population is very difficult to quantify, Census information on homeless
populations is often unreliable. The annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is facilitated in San Diego
County by the RTFH and data is analyzed and released every year. The PIT count of sheltered
(emergency and transitional) and street homeless persons is conducted in January of each
calendar year and includes a physical count as well as survey questions to further assist the
County’s homeless population. Table A-35 shows that the total number of homeless individuals
counted for the San Diego Region decreased to 7,619 people from the previously observed 8,102
(2019), 8,576 (2018) and 9,116 (2017). The PIT count has shown a similar decline in Chula Vista
each year for the past 5 years. In the 2020 count, there were 212 unsheltered and 101 sheltered
individuals observed and surveyed within Chula Vista and the Sweetwater (County area), a 42%
decrease since the 2015 count.
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Table A-35
We All Count PIT Count Jan 2020
ES SH TH Total % of Pop Indiv V H Total % of Pop
2020 36 65 0 101 32%212 212 68%313.00 4%
2019 79 25%242 75%321.00 4%
2018 34 74 0 108 32%76 87 66 229 68%337.00 3%
2017 43 9 62 114 30%58 174 30 262 70%376.00 3%
2016 27 0 131 158 29%103 251 26 380 71%538.00 6%
Difference (5 yrs)(57)-36%(168)-44%(225.00)-42%
2020 36 68 0 104 23%353 0 0 353 77%457.00 6%
2019 21 11 0 111 19%58 69 94 463 81%574.00 8%
2018 55 85 0 140 24%134 156 160 450 76%590.00 7%
2017 43 9 80 132 19%164 254 142 560 81%692.00 8%
2016 27 0 164 191 22%140 458 93 691 78%882.00 10%
Difference (5 yrs)(36)0%(97)-17%(102.00)-15%
2020 1,759 809 36 2,604 53%2,283 2,283 47%4,887.00 64%
2019 2,482 49%2,601 51%5,083.00 67%
2018 1,467 759 56 2,282 32%505 651 2,630 4,912 68%7,194.00 89%
2017 1,240 30 1,118 2,388 42%1,234 817 1,180 3,231 58%5,619.00 62%
2016 885 14 1,419 2,318 46%1,224 814 707 2,745 54%5,063.00 58%
Difference (5 yrs)227 729 (1,062)(106)0%(729)(166)1,450 1,681 52%1,575.00 28%
2020 0 193 193 193.00 3%
2019 0 0 0.00 0%
2018 6 1%184 145 116 445 99%451.00 6%
2017 6 2%320 98%326.00 4%
2016 8 2%336 98%344.00 4%
Difference 0 0 0 0 0%184 145 116 125 39%125.00 38%
2020 2,221 1,380 47 3,648 48%3,971 3,971 52%7,619.00
2019 3,626 45%4,477 55%8,103.00
2018 1,942 1,574 64 3,580 44%4,545 56%8,125.00
2017 1,559 42 1,888 3,495 38%5,621 62%9,116.00
2016 3,752 43%4,940 57%8,692.00
Difference (5 yrs)(104)-3%(969.00)-20%(1,073.00)-12%
San Diego
Unincorporated
Areas
(County)
TOTAL
SD County
TOTAL %UnshelteredYearJurisdiction
CHULA VISTA
South Bay
Sheltered
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Table A- 36
2019 Point in Time Data
Source: Regional Taskforce on the Homeless 2019 Annual Report on the Homeless
Emergency Shelter Safe Haven Transitional Housing Unsheltered Total
30 0 49 242 321
Housing Inventory Beds Utilization
Emergency Shelter 32 94%
Safe Haven 0 0
Transitional Housing 71 69%
Permanent Supportive Housing 0 0
Rapid Re-Housing 26 100%
Other Permanent Housing 0 0
Homeless Profile % of Unsheltered Total Homeless Persons
Chronically Homeless 18% 44
Veteran 5% 12
Female 26% 64
Families 6% 15
Youth 16% 38
Homelessness in the San Diego region
While the Point-in-Time Count does provide city-specific profiles on thoseat experiencing
homelessness, much of the more detailed data available is for the San Diego region. To capture
the demographics of this population, the following statistics are for the entire San Diego region,
through the 2018 Point-in-Time Count.
74 percent of those experiencing homelessness that are unsheltered became homeless
in the San Diego region.
14 percent of the unsheltered population of those experiencing homelessness suffer from
substance abuse and nine percent suffer from alcohol abuse.
25 percent of the unsheltered portion of those experiencing homelessness live in a
vehicle.
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35 percent of those who are experiencing homeless and are unsheltered are 55 years of
age or older.
Housing options for homeless persons
The San Diego region’s Continuum of Care programs for homeless persons consist of a network
of emergency and transitional shelters. In addition, permanent supportive housing programs for
previously homeless persons are also major components of the region’s network of care.
Emergency Shelters. Provide a place to sleep for the night. By providing a short-term crisis
option, these shelters are often the first step to finding a permanent housing solution.
Transitional Housing. Provides longer-term shelter solutions through temporary housing
options that can last up to 24 months and includes supportive services, such as case
management.
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). Provides long-term housing with wraparound
services that are meant to support the stability and health of individuals experien cing
homelessness.
Hotel/Motel Vouchers. Voucher Programs shelter eligible families, disabled and elderly
persons in participating motels throughout the County. Eligibility requirements vary from
year-to-year; typically, the voucher programs require that clients present evidence that
they are not able to stay in a traditional homeless shelter; and, they will be able to obtain
permanent housing within a short time frame (3-4 weeks).
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing. San Diego’s key strategy for preventing
homelessness is through increased affordable housing options, which has been difficult
to provide due to economic trends and an overall shortage of housing. Rapid Re-Housing
reconnects families and individuals to a housing option as quickly as p ossible using
housing vouchers and rental assistance. It is a more stable and cost-effective way to house
people than using Emergency Shelters.
Table A-375 identifies shelters for the homeless in the San Diego/South Bay region. The region
provides 42134 beds in a number of facilities with specialties varying from general homeless
shelters, victims of domestic violence, substance abuse, and at-risk with disability. A total of
31920 of these beds are located in the City of Chula Vista.
South Bay Community Services (SBCS) is the primary social service agency that provides homeless
shelters within the City of Chula Vista. SBCS operates ten facilities in and around Chula Vista.
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The Ecumenical Council of San Diego County and MAAC Project operate other facil ities in the
area.
TABLE A-37
HOMELESS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SAN DIEGO – SOUTH BAY
Agency Program Name Target
Population
Special
Needs
# of
Beds
Location
Emergency Shelters
Ecumenical
Council of SD
County
ISN Rot’l Shelter South Bay
(mid-October – March)
General
Population
General
Homeless 12 Regional
SBCS Casa Nueva Vida I Families
w/children
General
Homeless 54 Chula Vista
SBCS Casa Seguras Families
w/children
General
Homeless 35 Chula Vista
SBCS La Nueva Aurora Families
w/children
Victims of
Domestic
Violence
3 Chula Vista
SBCS Casa Nuestra Shelter Homeless Youth General
Homeless 5 Chula Vista
Transitional Shelters
MAAC Project Nostros Adult Men Substance
Abuse 13 Chula Vista
M.I.T.E. Options South Bay
Women’s Recovery Center
Women with
Children
Substance
Abuse
Out-
patient Chula Vista
SBCS Casas de Transition Families
w/Children
General
Homeless &
Domestic
Violence
73 Chula Vista
SBCS Casas Families
w/Children
General
Homeless 7 Chula Vista
SBCS Trolley Trestle Youth &
Parenting Youth
General
Homeless 10 Chula Vista
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HOMELESS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SAN DIEGO – SOUTH BAY
Agency Program Name Target
Population
Special
Needs
# of
Beds
Location
SBCS Casa Nuestra Shelter Homeless Youth
(12-17)
General
Homeless 8 Chula Vista
SBCS Casa Nueva Vida I Families
w/children
General
Homeless 54 Chula Vista
SBCS Casa Segura II Families
w/Children
Victims of
Domestic
Violence
45 Chula Vista
SBCS Victorian Heights Women
w/Children
Victims of
Domestic
Violence
38 National
City
Hotel/Motel Vouchers
SBCS Hotel/Motel Vouchers
Families with
Children, Elderly,
and Disabled
General
Homeless N/A Chula Vista
Permanent Supportive Housing
SBCS-SD
Housing
Commission
La Posada Families with
Children HIV/AIDS 28 San Ysidro
SBCS-SD
Housing
Commission
La Posada- Shelter Plus Families with
Children HIV/AIDS 36 San Ysidro
Total Beds 421
Source: Regional Task Force on the Homeless 2015
The number of beds available in Chula Vista is generally consistent with the number of homeless.
However, the majority of these beds serve targeted and special needs populations.
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3.4.6 Farm Workers
Due to the high cost of housing and low wages, a significant number of migrant farm workers
have difficulty finding affordable, safe and sanitary housing. According to the State Employment
Development Department, the average farm worker earned between $22,000 and $35,000
annually. This limited income combined with the issues of seasonal employment give agricultural
workers added challenges when obtaining housing.
It is estimated that there are between 100 and 150 farm worker camps located throughout the
San Diego region, primarily in rural areas. According to the 2014-2018 ACS, 217 persons in the
City of Chula Vista were employed in the agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
industry. This population group accounts for 2 percent of the County’s 13,471 population
employed in these industries. Farmworkers needs can be difficult to quantify due to fear of job
loss and fear of authority. Therefore, farm workers are given low priority when addressing
housing needs, and often receive the least hospitable housing. The San Diego County Regional
Task Force on the Homeless estimates that there are at least 2,300 farm workers and migrant
day laborers who currently experience homelessness in the San Diego region.
The Farm Bureau reports that San Diego County surpasses other urbanized counties in terms of
average dollar value per acre. Additionally, San Diego County is the 19th largest far4m economy
amount 3,000 counties in the nation. According to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Department of Conservation, farmland is concentrated in the northern
portion of San Diego County.1 While there are parcels of land still zoned for agricultural use
within Chula Vista, there are no active farms in Chula Vista. Therefore, agricultural jobs continue
to decline in the City. With no active farms within Chula Vista or within close proximity, there is
a lower need for farmworker housing in the City. The housing needs of this group are addressed
the City’s affordable housing strategies for lower-income households.
1 https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/DLRP/CIFF/
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3.4.7 Migrant Day Laborers
In Chula Vista and other South County areas, numerous Hispanic immigrants seek work as day
laborers. Because of the City’s proximity to the Mexican border and its location along a major
transportation route, Chula Vista provides a convenient temporary place to seek work before
moving on to industrial or agricultural jobs further north. The availability of jobs, including
temporary day-jobs, and the number of open spaces which can be utilized as transient campsites,
make Chula Vista attractive to migrant laborers.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban and Development (HUD) funds cannot be used to assist
persons who are not legally in the United States therefore, other resources must be identified to
provide housing assistance to these households. While state law does not allow landlords to
question renters regarding their legal status, federal programs, including Section 8, require legal
residency.
3.4.8 Students
Over the past decade, college enrollment has
increased, and today’s college students are
more diverse and have new needs as a result of
the differing demographics. Not only has the
profile of a typical student changed, but on-
campus housing construction has not kept up
with demand and tends to be less affordable
than existing housing options in the
surrounding communities.
Approximately 86,000 students were surveyed in 2018 by The Hope Center for College,
Community and Justice and results showed that homelessness affected 18% of respondents
attending two-year colleges. The number who said they had experienced housing insecurity,
such as difficulty paying rent, was much higher, at 60%, among those attending two -year
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schools2. Types of housing instability include sleeping in garage, car, closet, outd oors and on-
campus, as well as between family or friends’ homes.
It may seem that students only produce a temporary housing need, however the need is ongoing
as long as the educational institution is in session. The impact upon housing demand is critical in
areas that surround universities and colleges, especially since students are oftentimes low-
income. It is easier for them to seek shared housing to decrease expenses, and benefit from
roommate referrals on and off campus. In addition to the difficult ies of finding and securing
affordable housing while in school, this shortage can lead college graduates to leave and
negatively impact the region’s economy.
There are approximately 28,000 students attending Southwestern College and it is the only public
institution of higher education in southern San Diego County. Founded in 1961, Southwestern
College is located in east Chula Vista surrounded predominately by single family homes and
minimal multifamily housing. Community colleges typically do not provide housing because they
are institutions that serve the educational needs of students already residing in the local
community. With its significant student population and lack of affordable housing in close
proximity to the campus, many students face housing insecurity.
With a University and Innovation District planned for 375-acres of city-owned land in Eastern
Chula Vista, the City’s future consideration for the surrounding community is integration of
commercial, retail and residential functions that will appropriately serve its student population.
2 College and University Basic Needs Insecurity: A National #RealCollege Survey Report. The Hope Center for College
Community and Justice, April 2019.
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OVERVIEW:
CONSTRAINTS TO THE PROVISION
OF HOUSING
The provision of adequate and affordable housing is an
important goal of the City. As a result, the City has made
strides to reduce constraints to development that are
within the City’s purview since the Housing Element was
last updated in 2013. Reductions to constraints during the
5th Housing Element Cycle include:
Defined emergency shelter in the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) and allowed emergency
shelters by-right within the Limited Industrial (I-L) zone and as a conditional use within the
Thoroughfare Commercial (CT) zone and as a community purpose facility; and
Defined transitional and supportive housing in the CVMC and subject them only to those
restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the s ame zone; and
Defined qualified employee housing (primarily for agricultural employees) in the CVMC and
permit as an agriculture use subject only to those restrictions that apply to agricultural uses
in the same zone, and permit qualified employee housing for six or fewer employees in all
residential zones, subject only to those standards generally applicable to single-family
dwellings; and
Defined single-room occupancy residences and permit them within the R-3 Apartment
Residential zone; and
Defined licensed residential facilities, permit facilities for six or fewer people in all residential
zones, and permit facilities for seven or more people as an unclassified use subject to a
conditional use permit; and
Adopted Affordable Housing Incentives in the CVMC to encourage the production
of Affordable Housing for very low-income, low-income or senior households; and
1.0
One of the most significant and
difficult constraints to housing in
Chula Vista, and elsewhere in the
San Diego region, is the high cost of
land.
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Added Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations to encourage
the development, maintenance, and improvement of affordable housing.
Despite these municipal code amendments to encourage the development of affordable housing, a
variety of factors including environmental, market mechanisms, and government regulations
influence and occasionally constrain the development of housing.
Actual or potential constraints on the provision of housing , and the cost of housing, affect the
development of new housing and the maintenance of existing units at all income levels.
Governmental and non-governmental constraints in Chula Vista are similar to other jurisdictions in
the region and are discussed below. One of the most significant and difficult constraint s to housing
in Chula Vista, and elsewhere in the San Diego region, is the high cost of land.
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GOVERNMENT CONSTRAINTS
Governmental constraints can limit the operations of the public, private and nonprofit sectors
making it difficult to meet the demand for affordable housing and limiting supply in the region.
Governmental constraints are policies, development standards, requirements and actions imposed
by the various levels of government upon land and housing ownership and development. These
constraints may include land use controls, growth management measures, zoning and building
codes, fees, processing and permit procedures, and site improvement costs. The City has the
authority to re-evaluate these constraints and potentially remove or alter the constraints to
encourage and facilitate housing development to the extent State law allows.
2.1 Land Use Controls
Land use controls take a number of forms that affect the development of residential units. These
controls include General Plan policies, zoning designations (and the resulting use restrictions,
development standards, and permit processing requirements), development fees and local growth
management programs.
2.1.1 General Plan
Each city and county are required by California Law to create a General Plan, which establishes policy
guidelines for development. The General Plan is the foundation of all land use controls in a
jurisdiction. The Land Use Element of the General Plan identifies the location, distribution and
density of the land uses within the City. General Plan densities are expressed as dwelling units per
acre. The Chula Vista General Plan identifies twelve residential land use designations, as shown in
Table B-1.
2.0
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According to the General Plan’s Land Use and Transportation Element, a total of 1 24,958 dwelling
units are anticipated within the City’s planning areas. The Department of Finance (DOF) reports that
84,210 units have been developed as of January 2018.
Table B-1
GENERAL PLAN
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Designation Description Acreage Density Range
Low Residential Single-family detached dwellings on large rural, estate type
lots 6,977 0 to 3 units per
acre
Low-Medium
Residential Single-family detached dwelling units on medium sized lots 8,010 3.1 to 6 units per
acre
Medium Residential
Single-family detached homes on smaller lots, zero-lot-line
homes, patio homes, and attached units, such as duplexes,
townhomes, and mobile homes
1,604 6.1 to 11 units
per acre
Medium High
Residential
Multi-family units such as townhomes, garden apartments
and mobile homes 665 11.1 to 18 units
per acre
High Residential Multi-family units such as apartments and condominium-
type dwellings in multi-story buildings 525 18.1 to 27 units
per acre
Urban Core
Residential (UCSP) Multi-family dwelling units in an urban environment 84 27.1 to 60 units
per acre
Bayfront High Multi-family units such as apartment and condominium-
type dwellings in multiple-story buildings 14 60 to 115 units
per acre
Mixed-Use
Residential1
Multi-family residential, retail shops, financial, business
and personal services, restaurants, entertainment and
office opportunities
933
27 to 40 units per
acre
Mixed Use Transit
Focus Area (UCSP)1 High intensity mixed residential, office and retail uses 122
27 to 40 units per
acre
Eastern Urban
Center
Medium-High to Urban Core residential, and a variety of
integrated mixed use, commercial, cultural, public and
office uses
266
27 to 40 units per
acre
Resort
May include hotels, resort-oriented commercial services,
restaurants and retail shops, cultural and recreational uses,
conference centers and permanent residences
230
27 to 40 units per
acre
Town Center
May include a mix of multi-family residential; retail shops;
restaurants; professional office; or other commercial use
opportunities
85
18 to 45 units per
acre
Notes:
1 Mix of uses is allowed as horizontal and vertical development that may result in developments dedicated to residential uses only.
Source: Chula Vista General Plan Land Use and Transportation Element
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2.1.2 Zoning Code
WESTERN CHULA VISTA
The Zoning Code is the primary tool for implementing the General Plan in Western Chula Vista. It is
designed to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of residents. Discretionary
and by-right land uses are reviewed against zoning regulations that include, but are not limited to,
lot coverage, setbacks, height limits, floor area ratio (FAR), and parking.
Located west of the I-805 freeway are the older, long established communities; other than infill
development, the City does not expect substantial changes in these communities. Maximum
residential densities determine the number of units that can be built per acre and can be a constraint
for residential development. Additionally, zoning regulations including setbacks, floor area ratio
(FAR), lot coverage, design requirements, common and private open space requirements, parking
requirements and building and fire codes can constrain residential densities, thereby limiting the
number of additional units per acre. To facilitate more residential development, the City has
amended the zoning code in 2010 to allow mixed commercial-residential development in commercial
and industrial zones by increasing opportunities, particularly for infill development.
The Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP) and Palomar Gateway Specific Plan, which are also west of the
I-805 freeway, established land use regulations that reduce or minimize the traditional constraints,
stated above, as these are form-based codes that allow more development flexibility. Transit-focus
areas along major commercial corridors contain land use districts in the UCSP that allow for higher
residential densities and mixed-use commercial residential development with zero setbacks, higher
FARs, taller buildings, and flexible parking standards.
Chula Vista’s residential zoning designations, as shown in Table B-2, control both the use and
development standards of a specific site and influences the housing to be developed.
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Page AB-6 City of Chula Vista General Plan
Table B-2
WESTERN CHULA VISTA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Zone Building
Height
Lot
Width
Min. Setbacks Min. Lot
Area
Lot Coverage
/ FAR
Min. Open
Space/DU
Parking / DU
Front Side Rear
Agricultural Zone1
A-8 35 300 50 20 50 8 acres N/A N/A X2 A-X As designated on Zoning Map, but not less than 8 acres
Residential Estate Zone
R-E 4A
28
200 25 15 25 4 acres
40% N/A 2-car garage2
R-E 2A 200 25 15 25 2 acres
R-E
40,000
150 25 15 25 40,000
R-E
20,000
100 25 10 25 20,000
Single-Family Residential Zone
R-1-15
28
85 25 10 20 15,000
40% N/A 2-car garage2
R-1-10 70 20 10 20 10,000
R-1-7 60 15 10 20 7,000/6,
000
R-1-5 50 15 10 15 5,000
One- and Two-Family Residential Zone
R-2
28
60 15 5 20 7,000
50% N/A
X2
R-2-T 303 15 0 15 3,500 X6
R-2-X 60 15 5 20 7,000 X2
Exclusive Mobile Home
MHP By plan
Apartment Residential Zone
R-3
284
65 15 5 15 7,000
50%
400
1-27
R-3-M 65 15 5 15 7,000 500
R-3-T 22 15 0 20 2,000 300
R-3-G 65 15 5 15 7,000 600
R-3-H 465 80 15 10 20 10,000 25% 200
R-3-L 28 65 15 5 15 7,000 50% 600
SPECIFIC PLANS
Urban Core Specific Plan
V-1 18-45
N/A 0 N/A N/A N/A
2.0 200 1.58
V-2, V-
2a
18-45 2.0 200 1.59
V-3 18-84 4.5 200 1.58
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The R-E (Residential Estate), R-1 (Single-Family), R-2 (One- and Two-Family), and R-3 (Apartment
Residential) zones are the primarily residential zones. Single-family dwelling, accessory dwelling unit,
and junior accessory dwelling unit uses are permitted by right in the R-E, R-1 and R-2 zones and in
residential districts within the UCSP (Urban Core Specific Plan) and the Palomar Gateway Specific
Plan. Additionally, supportive and transitional housing are by right uses where residential uses are
permitted. Duplexes, multi-family developments, and accessory dwelling units are permitted by
right in the R-2 and R-3 zones and single room occupancy units are permitted by right in the R-3
zones as well.
V-4 18-60 15 1.0 100 1.58
UC-1 30-84 0 4.0 100 1.010
UC-2 45-84 8 2.5-5.0 100 1.010
UC-3 18-60 15 3.0 200 X7
UC-6 18-60 15 2.0 200 X7
UC-10 18-72 0 2.0 N/A 1.5
UC-12 45-210 16 4.0-6.0 100 1.0
UC-13 18-60 0 2.0 200 X7
UC-14 30-84 15 3.0 200 X7
UC-15 45-210 11 4.0-6.0 100 1.0
C-1 18-60 10
1.0 N/A X7 C-2 18-45 10
C-3 18-46
Palomar Gateway
By Subdistrict
Bayfront Master Plan
By Subdistrict
Notes:
1 To be consistent with the General Plan Update, the agriculture zone will be revised.
2 Two-car garage requirement applies in the R-E Zone (see CVMC 19.62.170- 19.62.190
3 Minimum lot width shall be 30 feet for all lots developed with single-car garages and 40 feet for lots developed with two-car garages.
4 A maximum of 45’ may be approved by the Design Review Board.
5 No building can be less than 46’ feet or 5-stories
6 Shall provide parking at a ratio of two spaces per unit with a minimum of 75 percent of the parking to be provided in garages; the
remaining 25 percent may be accommodated by parking bays or garages.
7 One per unit for each efficiency living unit or single room occupancy residence. One and one-half per unit for each one-bedroom dwelling
unit. Two per unit for each two-bedroom dwelling unit. Two per unit for each three-bedroom dwelling unit. One additional for each
bedroom over four bedrooms.
8 Min: 1.5 space/du, Guest: 1 space/10 du, On-site Min: 50%
9 Min: 1.5 space/du, Guest: 1 space/10 du, On-site Min: 0%
10 1.0 space/du, Guest: 1 space/10 du, On-site Min: 50%
Source: City of Chula Vista
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Accessory dwelling units are also permitted by right in the A (Agricultural) zone with a primary
residence, in the C-O (Administrative and Professional Office) and C-C (Central Commercial) zones
with existing multi-family dwellings, and Single room occupancy (SROs) units are allowed in the C-O
zone with a Conditional Use Permit. Additionally, Emergency Shelters are a by-right use in the I-L
(Limited Industrial) zone and allowed in the C-T (Thoroughfare Commercial) zone with a Conditional
Use Permit.
EASTERN CHULA VISTA
Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plans are the primary tool for implementing the General Plan in Eastern
Chula Vista. They are designed to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
Discretionary and by-right land uses are reviewed against zoning regulations that include, but are not
limited to lot coverage, setbacks, height limits, floor area ratio (FAR), and parking.
Located east of the I-805 freeway are newer built-out communities, neighborhoods under
construction and large vacant parcels of land where the City expects to experience significant growth.
Maximum residential densities determine the number of units that can be built per acre and can be
a constraint to providing residential development. Additionally, zoning regulations including
setbacks, floor area ratio (FAR), lot coverage, design requirements, common and private open space
requirements, parking requirements and building and fire codes can constrain residential densities,
thereby limiting the number of additional units per acre.
Much of Eastern Chula Vista’s residential land is built-out (Rancho Del Rey, Sunbow, Eastlake, Rolling
Hills Ranch, portions of Otay Ranch, etc.) and will likely see infill development in the form of accessory
and junior dwelling units in the foreseeable future. The remainder of Eastern Chula Vista’s residential
designations, as shown in Table B-3, control both the use and development standards of a specific
site and influences the housing to be developed .
Table B-3
EASTERN CHULA VISTA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Zone Building
Height
Lot
Width
Min. Setbacks Min. Lot
Area
Lot Coverage
/ FAR
Min. Open
Space/DU
Parking / DU
Front Side Rear
EASTLAKE
Eastlake II (Greens and Vistas)
RE 2815 70 20 5 20 8,000 50% N/A 2
RS 2815 50 20 5 15 5,000 50% N/A 2
RP-8 2815 25 SP1 SP1 SP1 3,0001 55% N/A 2
RP-13 2815 25 SP1 SP1 SP1 3,0001 55% N/A 2
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Table B-3
EASTERN CHULA VISTA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Zone Building
Height
Lot
Width
Min. Setbacks Min. Lot
Area
Lot Coverage
/ FAR
Min. Open
Space/DU
Parking / DU
Front Side Rear
RP-SL 2815 50 20 5 SP1 2,500 55% N/A 2
RC 45 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 N/A N/A 2
RM 45 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 N/A N/A 2
OTAY RANCH
Villages 1 and 5
SF3 N/A 45 15 5 15 4000 50% N/A 2
SF4 N/A 25 15 5 10 2800 50% N/A 2
RM1 N/A SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 55% 300 25
RM2 N/A SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1
SP1 200
By no. of
bedrooms6
Village 2
SF2 35 50 15 5 20 7500 0.65 N/A 2
SF3 35 45 15 5 15 4000 0.65 N/A 2
SF4 35 40 15 5 10 3000 0.65 N/A 2
RM1 453 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 300 DR2
RM2 604 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 200 By no. of
bedrooms6
Village 3
SF4 35 40 7 3.25 5/157 2,400 69-71.5%8 200-4008 2
RM1 45 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 69-71.5%8 200-4008 25
RM2 60 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 By no. of
bedrooms6
MU-1 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 By use
Village 4
SF1 35 50 18 5 5 4,000 0.5 N/A 2
RM1 35 60 18 5 5 7,000 0.55 120-2408 2
RM2 45 65 18 10 15 7,000 DR2 120-2408 By no. of
bedrooms6
Village 6
SF3 28 45 19.5 5 15 5,000 0.65 N/A 2
SF4 28 40 19.5 5 10 4,000 0.65 N/A 2
RM1 45 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 300 By no. of
bedrooms6
RM2 45 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 200 By no. of
bedrooms6
Village 7
SF3 28 45 19.5 5 15 4,000 .65 N/A 2
SF4 35 40 19.5 5 15 3,000 .65 N/A 2
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Page AB-10 City of Chula Vista General Plan
Table B-3
EASTERN CHULA VISTA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Zone Building
Height
Lot
Width
Min. Setbacks Min. Lot
Area
Lot Coverage
/ FAR
Min. Open
Space/DU
Parking / DU
Front Side Rear
RM1 45 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 300 By no. of
bedrooms6
RM2 45 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 200 By no. of
bedrooms6
Village 8 East
SF4 35 40 7/17 3.25 5 2,400 DR2 0-4008 2
RM1 45 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 300 2
RM2 60 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 200 By no. of
bedrooms6
Village 8 West
NE 35 40 7 5 15 3,480 70% 0-4009 29
NG 35-4510 20 7 5 10 2,700 80% 0-4009 29
NC 45 20 N/A 5 10 2,000 90% 0-4009 29
TC 60 DR2 N/A N/A N/A DR2 N/A 0-4009 29
Village 9
NE 35 40 18 5 5-209 4,000 70% 29 29
NG 35-4510 20 13 5 5-109 2,700 80% 29 29
NC 45 20 5-1811 5 5-109 2,000 90% 29 29
UN 60 DR2 5-1811 N/A N/A N/A N/A 29 29
TC 60 DR2 5-1811 N/A N/A N/A N/A 29 29
UC 215 N/A 5-1811 N/A N/A N/A N/A 29 29
Village 10
SF4 35 40 10 3.25 5 2,400 DR2 0-4008 2
RM1 45 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 0-4009 2
RM2 60 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 200 By no. of
bedrooms6
Village 11
SF3 28 45 19.5 5 15 4,000 0.65 N/A 22
SF4 28 40 19.5 5 10 3,000 0.65 N/A
RM1 28 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 300 By no. of
bedrooms6
RM2 60 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 200 By no. of
bedrooms6
MU 48 DR2 15 10 10 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2
Eastern Urban Center
EUC1 25-4013 N/A 0-1012 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
EUC2 25-4013 N/A 0-1012 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
EUC3 35-5013 N/A 0-1012 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
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Table B-3
EASTERN CHULA VISTA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Zone Building
Height
Lot
Width
Min. Setbacks Min. Lot
Area
Lot Coverage
/ FAR
Min. Open
Space/DU
Parking / DU
Front Side Rear
EUC4 35-7013 N/A 0-1512 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
EUC5 35-7013 N/A 0-1012 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
EUC6 25-4013 N/A 0-1512 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
EUC7 35-4513 N/A 0-1512 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
EUC8 25-4013 N/A 0-1012 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
EUC9 25-5013 N/A 0-1512 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
EUC10 25-5013 N/A 0-1512 N/A N/A N/A N/A 200 1.65-1.8514
Freeway Commercial
RM 502 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 N/A 200 2
R/MU 752 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 N/A 200 By no. of
bedrooms6
C/MU 752 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 DR2 N/A N/A 4/1,000 sf
Rancho Del Rey
RS 28 50 15 5 15 5,000 45% 2
RP 28 40 15 3 15 3,500 50% 2
RC SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 1.5-2.59
Rolling Hills Ranch
SFE 2816 90 20 5 25 15,000 40% N/A 2
SF1 2816 60 20 5 20 7,000 45% N/A 2
SF2 2816 60 15 5 15 6,000 45% N/A 2
SF3 2816 50 15 5 15 5,000 50% N/A 2
SF4 2816 45 15 5 10 4,500 50% N/A 2
SFA 35 SP1 SP1 SP1 10 SP1 SP1 N/A 2
MF 2817 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 N/A 1.5-2.59
Sunbow
RS 28 50 15 5 15 5,000 0.45 N/A 2
RP 28 40 15 5 15 3,500 0.50 N/A 2
RM SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 1-2.256
RC SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 1-2.256
VC SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 SP1 1-2.256
Notes:
1 Determined by discretionary Site Plan review
2 Determined by Discretionary Review
3 Maximum of 3 stories
4 Maximum of 4 stories
5 If multi-family see RM2 standards
6 1 space per studio, 1,5 spaces per 1-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per 2 bedroom unit, 2.25 spaces for 3 bedroom unit or larger
7 Five-foot setback may only apply to 50% of the lot. Minimum 15-foot setback applies to 50% of the lot. Second story (and above) may project 3 feet
into rear yard setback where Rear Yard setback is a minimum of 10’
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Page AB-12 City of Chula Vista General Plan
Table B-3
EASTERN CHULA VISTA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Zone Building
Height
Lot
Width
Min. Setbacks Min. Lot
Area
Lot Coverage
/ FAR
Min. Open
Space/DU
Parking / DU
Front Side Rear
8 Sliding scale depending on lot size
9 Depends on building configuration
10 2 story or nested 3rd story maximum; 35 feet. Up to 40% of units along each street frontage may be 3 story; 45 feet maximum
11 Depending on Corridor Standard
12 Depending on street frontage
13 Depending on District
14 Depending on unit size or parking study
15 May be increased to 35 feet with Site Plan approval
16 Maximum height is 35 feet for two-story homes, if approved by the Zoning Administrator
17 Maximum height is 45’ for three-story multi-family structures
Source: City of Chula Vista
Each SPA Plan has an Affordable Housing Plan addressing the General Plan’s Housing Element, which
includes identifying compliance with the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance that requires every
development over 50 units to provide 5% of the units for low income households and 5% of the units
for moderate income households.
The Development and Parking Regulations established by the City are not seen as an impediment to
development, as the standards are minimum requirements to ensure health and safety standards
are met. Additionally, reasonable parking standards are acceptable to accommodate lifestyle choices
of California residents for marketability of housing and perceived qualify of life of surrounding
neighborhoods that may be impacted by a lack of available parking.
While parking requirements are not viewed as a strain for the development of housing directly, with
parking, generally, required to be located on the same lot or property, parking may reduce the
amount of available lot area for residential development. The Zoning Code allows off-site parking
with an agreement between the property owner and developer, and shared parking provisions have
been implemented with process improvements in 2010. The City also provides consideration of an
alternative option to use private streets for on-street parking within subdivisions.
In accordance with recent State legislation related to affordable housing provided under State
Density Bonus and accessory dwelling units, parking standards are flexible and requirements
significantly reduced where such housing is located within close proximity to transit. The City will
also look to examine differing parking standards for affordable, senior-aged, mixed-use, and transit-
oriented housing projects, if appropriate, to reflect current and anticipated parking needs.
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2.1.3 Site Improvements
Site improvements required to develop specific sites will vary depending on the location and existing
infrastructure. Possible improvements can include, but are not limited to, upgraded sewer and water
lines to accommodate increased density; right-of-way dedication of the development site for
arterials that do not meet current level-of-service standards; and grading if there is excessive on-site
slope. For new developments, all improvements would have to be installed prior to occupancy or in-
lieu fees paid. In Western Chula Vista, all major infrastructure such as water/sewer is already in place;
sidewalks/curbs are provided via individual project developments and/or annual CIP projects for all
streets in SW CV that were annexed from SD County without curb/sidewalk.
Additionally, the City of Chula Vista has established standard street cross-sections and a variety of
other design standards related to public facilities, such as roadways and infrastructure facilities. As
part of the standard development review process, the City adopted the Street Design Standards
Policy in October of 1989 (updated in 2012). This policy provides specific guidance and minimum
street standards for the development of site improvement as they relate to residential development.
The standards established by the City are not seen as an impediment to development, as the se are
minimum requirements to ensure health and safety standards are met.
The City does have more specific standards relative to the Master Planned Communities, which
utilize the City’s Subdivision Manual, in addition to design standards provided in the City’s Street
Design Standards Policy. Table B-4 shows residential street design standards as depicted in the Street
Design Standards Policy and the City’s Subdivision Manual last revised in 2012. To date, no project
applicant has indicated that these standards impose constraints to development feasibility.
Table B-4
STREET DESIGN STANDARDS
Type of Street Right-of-
way
Curb to
Curb
Minimum
Design Speed
Maximum
Grade
Design
ADT
Residential Street 56 feet 36 feet 25 mph 15% 1,200
Residential Street (Non-
contiguous Sidewalk) 62 feet 36 feet 25 mph 15% 1,200
Single Loaded Residential
Street 50 feet 34 feet 25 mph 15% 1,200
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Table B-4
STREET DESIGN STANDARDS
Type of Street Right-of-
way
Curb to
Curb
Minimum
Design Speed
Maximum
Grade
Design
ADT
Single Loaded Residential
Street (Non-contiguous
Sidewalk)
52 feet 34 feet 25 mph 15% 1,200
Notes
1. Minimum distance between centerline intersections shall be 150 feet.
2. Grade segments in excess of 12% shall not exceed 300 feet.
3. Minimum radius for cul-de-sacs with a maximum length for 500 feet may be 100 feet and a maximum central angle of 45
degrees subject to the approval of the City Engineer. The maximum tangent length between horizontal curves of radius
100 feet shall be 150 feet.
4. Average grade over any 1,000-foor segment shall not exceed 10%.
5. Portland cement concrete pavement shall be required for grades in excess of 12%.
Source: City of Chula Vista Subdivision Manual
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2.2 Growth Management
The following programs and plans have been adopted to guide future development of Chula Vista:
Growth Management Element: The Growth Management Element of the General Plan is designed
to guide the demands for growth and development, revitalization and environ mental protection to
improve the quality for current and future residents of Chula Vista.
Growth Management Program: The Growth Management Program was adopted in 1991 and serves
as the primary mechanism for the Growth Management Element of the General Pl an. The program
sets the foundation for carrying out City development policies by directing and coordinating future
growth to ensure timely provision of public facilities and services. The program establishes
thresholds for eleven areas affecting Chula Vista, including traffic, police, fire and emergency
services, schools, libraries, parks and recreation, water, sewer, drainage, air quality, and economics.
The City’s Controlled Residential Development Ordinance (CVMC 19.80) was adopted in 1991 to
manage the rapid growth of residential development, particularly in the eastern part of the City. The
concerns were for impacts to traffic, public safety services, schools, libraries, and infrastructure. The
ordinance is intended to control and manage impacts associated with residential development to
protect and sustain the quality of life. However, the State is experiencing a severe housing shortage,
as such, several laws have been enacted recently in an effort to create more residential dwelling
units, in particular, affordable housing; as a consequence, growth management measures could be
affected. The City needs to evaluate CVMC 19.80 in an effort to meet housing demand, and minimize
the impact on growth management efforts, by implementing policies that create a balance between
meeting housing needs and controlling rapid residential development.
Chula Vista citizens recently voted to pass Measure A and Measure P. These measures provide
funding for public safety and infrastructure to meet the needs of increased demand for public safety
and improve existing facilities and infrastructure, which can satisfy growth management efforts and
facilitate residential development.
The City recently adopted Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinances
that provide affordable housing on lots with existing or proposed dwellings in zones where
residential development is allowed including multifamily and commercial zones. These units
generally do not significantly impact public service and infr astructure capacity while increasing the
number of available housing. As of January 2020, the State enacted laws that promote accessory
dwelling development by mandating municipalities to reduce or eliminate zoning regulations and
fees.
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Page AB-16 City of Chula Vista General Plan
Growth Management Ordinance: This ordinance was adopted in 1991 and codifies Growth
Management intents, standards, requirements, and procedures related to the review and approval
of development projects. The City will review the Growth Management Ordinance for potential
amendments to be considered.
2.3 Density Bonus
State law allows a developer willing to provide a percentage of the housing units for targeted
populations an increase in the density of a residential development, implementation of prescribed
parking standards, and for certain developments, waivers of developments standards and additional
incentives or financial equivalent (such as modified development standards or reduction/wa iver of
application or development impact fees).
% of DUs to be
Restricted
Targeted Populations
5% Very Low-Income households (incomes 50% and less of
median)
10% Lower-Income households (incomes 80% or less of median)
10% Moderate-Income households (120% of median income) but
only if project is common interest for sale development
10% Transitional Foster Youth, Disabled Vets or Homeless Persons
and restricted to Very-Low-Income rents (AB 2442;
09/28/2016)
100% Lower-Income households, but may include a max of 20% for
Moderate Income (AB 1763; 10/09/2019)
20% Low-Income student housing (SB 1227; 09/29/2018)
100% Senior citizen housing development
With recent State legislation passed since the 2013 Housing Element, the City will need to revise
Chapter 19.40 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) for compliance with State Density Bonus
law at California Government Code Section 65915.
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Page AB-17
2.4 Variety of Housing Types
Housing Element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be made available
through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage the development of various
types of housing for all economic segments of the population and for special housing types to meet
various needs.
Citywide zoning, Specific Plan and Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan regulations accommodate a
diversity of housing types to meet the varying needs of Chula Vista ’s residents. In addition to the
City’s residential zones, many types of residential uses are also permitted in commercial zones, mixed
use zones, and some industrial zones. The City’s land use and zoning regulations are found in Title
19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC). The CVMC accommodates a variety of housing types
to serve the varying needs of Chula Vista residents, as shown in Table B-5 below.
Table B-5
ZONING FOR A VARIETY OF HOUSING TYPES
Housing Type CVMC Use Category Zones Permitting Use By-
Right
Zones Permitting Use with
CUP
Accessory Dwelling Unit /
Junior Accessory Dwelling
Unit
Accessory Dwelling Unit
/ Junior Accessory
Dwelling Unit
Permitted by-right in all
zones that allow residential
(citywide zones, Specific
Plans and SPA Plans)
--
Caretaker Houses
(accessory use)
Caretaker Houses
(accessory use)
I-R, I-L, I, P-Q --
Dwelling Groups Dwelling Groups R-E, R-1, R-2 --
Farmworker Housing Qualified Employee
Housing (6 or fewer
residents)
Qualified Employee
Housing (7 or more
residents)
Permitted by-right in all
zones that allow residential
(citywide zones, Specific
Plans and SPA Plans)
Permitted by-right in all
(Agricultural) Zones or
similar agricultural zones in
Specific Plans and SPA Plans
--
--
Homeless Emergency
Shelters
Emergency Shelters I-L or equivalent limited
industrial zone within a
Specific Plan or SPA Plan
and accessory to a church
C-T or similar commercial
zone or CPF within a SPA
Plan
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Table B-5
ZONING FOR A VARIETY OF HOUSING TYPES
Housing Type CVMC Use Category Zones Permitting Use By-
Right
Zones Permitting Use with
CUP
Manufactured Housing Factory-Built Home /
Mobilehome
A Zones, R-1 and similar
multi-family zones within
Specific Plans and SPA
Plans
--
Mixed-Use Housing Mixed-Use Commercial
/ Residential
C-C and similar zones within
Specific Plans and SPA Plans
--
Multi-Family Housing Dwellings, Multiple R-3, C-O and similar multi-
family zones within Specific
Plans and SPA Plans
--
Duplex R-2, R-3 and similar multi-
family zones within Specific
Plans and SPA Plans
--
Permanent Supportive
Housing
Supportive and
Transitional Housing
All residential zones
(citywide and within
Specific Plans and SPA
Plans)
--
Residential Facility Residential Facility (6 or
fewer)
Permitted by-right in all
zones that allow residential
(citywide zones, Specific
Plans and SPA Plans)
Permitted as an
Unclassified Use in all
zones.
Residential Facility (7 or
more)
-- Permitted as an
Unclassified Use in all
zones.
Single-Family Housing Single-Family A Zones, R-E, R-1, R-2 and
similar residential zones
within Specific Plans and
SPA Plans
--
Attached Single-Family R-2 and similar residential
zones within Specific Plans
and SPA Plans
--
Single Room Occupancy Residence, Single Room
Occupancy
R-3 (Apartment Residential)
and similar multi-family
zones within Specific Plans
and SPA Plans
--
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ZONING FOR A VARIETY OF HOUSING TYPES
Housing Type CVMC Use Category Zones Permitting Use By-
Right
Zones Permitting Use with
CUP
Boarding or Lodging
Houses
R-3 --
Student Housing Student Housing UID --
Transitional Housing Supportive and
Transitional Housing
All residential zones and
similar residential zones in
Specific Plans and SPA Plans
--
Unclassified Uses (including
senior housing, nursing and
disabled housing,
residential facilities
Unclassified Uses -- Permitted by CUP in all
zones (citywide zones,
Specific Plans and SPA
Plans)
Source: City of Chula Vista
2.4.1 Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
In response to state mandate, an accessory dwelling unit ordinance was originally adopted in 2003
to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in A, R-E, R-1 and P-C zones designated for single family
residential development. In 2007, the ordinance was amended to modify a variety of development
standards such as unit size. In 2017 and 2018 new State laws for ADUs and junior accessory dwelling
units (JADUs) were enacted. The ADU ordinance was amended and a JADU ordinance was adopted
by City Council to incorporate the new laws. The laws added provisions to reduce local government
regulations including reduced parking, building above detached accessory structures, and conversion
of existing accessory structures to facilitate the development of more units. In January 2020, the
State enacted another set of ADU laws, which require additional provisions including a reduction in
setbacks, exemption from lot coverage, allowing ADUs in multi-family and in zones that permit mixed
uses, and removal of the owner-occupancy requirement for five years to encourage ADU and JADU
development. The ADU and JADU ordinances have been amended to incorporate these new
provisions.
ADUs and JADUs are a potential source of affordable housing. ADUs are self-contained housing units
that are secondary to primary residential dwellings on the same lot. It is the City’s intent to allow
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ADUs and JADUs as a source providing a range of affordable housing through a ministerial process
provided certain conditions are met.
2.4.2 Qualified Employee Housing
In 2018, the City of Chula Vista amended the CVMC to define q ualified employee housing as
“accommodations for employees as defined in Section 17008 of the California Health and Safety
Code, as may be amended, which has qualified or where the owner intends to qualify for a permit to
operate under the Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Section 17000 et seq.).“ CVMC
Section 19.58.144 permits qualified employee housing providing accommodations for six or fewer
employees by-right in residential zones and for seven or more employees by-right in agricultural
zones or an equivalent zone within a City approved Sectional Planning Area plan or Specific Plan .
2.4.3 Emergency Shelters and Low Barrier Navigation Centers
Senate Bill 2, enacted in October 2007, requires local governments to identify one or more zoning
categories that allow emergency shelters (year-round shelters for the homeless) without
discretionary review. The statute permits the City to apply limited conditions to the approval of
ministerial permits for emergency shelters. The identified zone must have sufficient capacity to
accommodate at least one year-round shelter and accommodate the City’s share of regional
unsheltered homeless population. Chula Vista’s unsheltered homeless population is estimated to be
212 individuals in 2020 in accordance with the We All Count Point in Time Count for San Diego
County.
CVMC Section 19.04.089.2.2 was amended in 2018 to define emergency shelters as “housing with
minimal supportive services for homeless persons, with occupancy limited to a six -month term or
less by homeless persons. Emergency shelter shall have the same meaning as defined in Section
50801(c) of the California Health and Safety Code.” CVMC 19.48.153 permits emergency shelters by
right in the I-L zone or an equivalent zone of a SPA or Specific Plan. There are currently 144 zoned
properties encompassingat 301 acres within the City, which is adequate to accommodate the
unsheltered within Chula Vista. The I-L Zone is primarily located along Main Street; the C-T Zone is
primarily located on Broadway. As major thoroughfares within Chula Vista, both Main & Broadway
have direct and high frequency public transit. In addition, emergency shelters are permitted with a
conditional use permit in the C-T zone as well as CPF zones within the City’s SPA and Specific Plans.
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The City looks at objective performance standards for emergency shelters consistent with SB 2,
including requiring a facility management plan to include staffing, security and sanitation and
location restrictions limited to 300 feet from another emergency shelter. Off-street parking and
parking spaces for employees and loading is required. Currently, 1.5 parking spaces are required for
employees and one loading space for deliveries. Such parking requirements for employees and
loading is consistent with standards provided for other uses within the I -L zone (e.g. wholesale
establishments, warehouses, service and maintenance centers, communication equipment
buildings, manufacturing plants, research or testing laboratories, and bottling plants). AB 139
requires the assessment of shelter needs be based on th e most recent Point-in-Time Count and the
parking standards for shelters be based on staffing levels. The City will review and revise as necessary
its zoning ordinance related to AB 139.
In 2020 and 2021, City Council allocated federal funding to site improvements, infrastructure,
housing units and equipment necessary to support the development and operation of a temporary
Bridge Shelter program for the homeless to serve the Chula Vista community and began construction
in 2022.In 2020, the City acquired a Sprung Structure and companion laundry, restroom and shower
facilities and completed the design and infrastructure plans to provide a bridge shelter. Located
along Broadway and south of Main Street, it is less than one mile away from the County of San
Diego’s South Region Live Well Center. The bridge shelter is anticipated to have a minimum capacity
of 75 unsheltered persons to a maximum of 200. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2021.
Operations of the bridge shelter will be funded through the City’s Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
and its Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA).
AB 101 requires cities to allow a Low Barrier Navigation Center development by right in areas zoned
for mixed uses and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses if it meets specified
requirements. A “Low Barrier Navigations Center” is defined as a “Housing First, low-barrier, service-
enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living
facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public
benefits, health services, shelter, and Housing” Low Barr ier shelters may include options such as
allowing pets, permitting partners to share living space, and providing storage for resident’s
possession. AB 101 also sets a timeline for jurisdictions to act on applications for Low Barrier
Navigation Center developments. The requirements of this bill are effective through the end of 2026,
at which point they are repealed. A program in the Housing Plan of this Housing Element includes
amendments to the zoning ordinance allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers by right in areas zoned
for mixed use and nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses.
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2.4.4 Supportive and Transitional Housing
In 2018, the City of Chula Vista updated the CVMC with regard to supportive and transitional housing.
CVMC Section 19.04.290.1 defines supportive housing as “housing with no limit on length of stay,
that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to an on-site or off-site service that assists
the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and
maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community” (Section 65582(g)
of the State Government Code). Target population means persons with low incomes who have one
or more disabilities as described in Section 65582(i) of the State Government Code.”
CVMC Section 19.04.299 defines transitional housing as “buildings configured as rental housing
developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance
and recirculating of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future
point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance (Section
65582(j) of the State Government Code).”
CVMC Section 19.58.315 permits supportive and transitional housing in residential zones or an
equivalent residential zone within a City approved Sectional Planning Area plan or Specific Plan
pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(a)(5), and subject to all municipal codes, regulations
and other standards applicable to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.
2.4.5 Residential Facilities
Both federal and State fair housing laws, along with State Planning and Zoning laws (Governm ent
Code Section 65008), provide protection for residential facilities serving persons with disabilities.
The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act also declares disabled persons are entitled to
live productive and independent lives in the communities in which they live.
In accordance with State law, licensed residential facilities for six or fewer persons are a permitted
use in all residential zones and must be treated like other residential uses occurring within the same
zone. The following State statutes require that small (serving six or fewer persons) licensed group
homes be treated like other residential uses and include: facilities for persons with disabilities and
other facilities (Welfare & Inst. Code 5116), residential health care facilities (Health & Safety Code
1267.8, 1267.9, & 1267.16), residential care facilities for the elderly (Health & Safety Code 1568.083
- 1568.0831, 1569.82 – 1569.87), community care facilities (Health & Safety Code 1518, 1520.5, 1566
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- 1566.8, 1567.1), pediatric day health facilities (Health & Safety Code 1267.9;1760 – 1761.8), and
facilities for alcohol and drug treatment (Health & Safety Code 11834.23).
As such, in 2018 the City of Chula Vista amended CVMC Section 19.04.198.1 to define resident ial
facilities as “any family home, group care facility, or similar facility, licensed by the state of California,
for 24-hour nonmedical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision or assistance
essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual.”
CVMC Section 19.58.268 permits residential facilities for by-right for six or fewer residents in
residential zones or an equivalent residential zone within a City approved Sectional Planning Area
plan or Specific Plan. Residential facilities for seven or more persons are allowed in any zone as an
unclassified use with a conditional use permit approved by the City’s Zoning Administrator without
a requirement for a public hearing, as authorized in accordance with the provisions of CVMC
19.14.030 (A), subject to additional standards listed in CVMC 19.58.268 for residential facilities. In
general, such standards include:
1. If the residential facility consists of individual units, the maximum density shall be consistent
with the maximum permitted of the zone.
2. One residential facility per lot/premises.
3. Cannot be located within 300 feet from a licensed residential facility.
4. Provide off-street parking.
5. Units designed for persons with disabilities to comply with Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations and any applicable federal or state accessibility standards.
6. Congregate dining and accessory retail and personal services may be provided.
7. Approval and license by applicable agencies, as required.
8. Active business license.
2.4.6 Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
In addition to the other housing updates to the CVMC in 2018, the City of Chula Vista added a
definition of Single Room Occupancy to Section 19.04.1974.1. The CVMC now defines a Residence,
single room occupancy (SRO) as “a rooming unit or efficiency living unit located in a building
containing six or more such dwellings that are offered for occupancy by residential tenants for at
least thirty consecutive days. Kitchen and bathroom facilities may be wholly or partially included in
each living space or may be fully shared.” The CVMC was also amended to allow SROs as a by-right
use in the R-3 (Apartment Residential) and similar multi-family zones within Specific Plans and SPA
Plans.
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2.4.7 Unclassified Uses
Chapter 19.54 of the CVMC defines Unclassified Uses as “uses possessing characteristics of such
unique and special form as to make impractical their being included automatically in any classes of
use as set forth in the various zones herein defined, and the authority for the location and operation
thereof shall be subject to review and the issuance of a conditional use permit…” Unclassified Uses
are permitted in most zones with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and include senior
housing, nursing homes, disabled housing and residential facilities.
Senior Housing may be allowed in any zone, as an Unclassified Use, [CVMC 19.54.020(P)] except the
R-1, R-2, C-V, C-T and industrial zones. Because the residents of such development have dwelling
characteristics which differ from those of families and younger persons, it is not appropriate to apply
all of the normal zoning standards thereto. Accordingly, pursuant to the processing of a conditional
use permit for such developments, the Planning Commission may make exceptions to the density,
off-street parking, minimum unit size, open space, and such other requirements as may be
appropriate. The Planning Commission may also adjust required setback, building height, and yard
areas as appropriate to provide an adequate living environment both within the development and
on nearby properties. Any exceptions and adjustments shall be subject to the condition that the
development will be available for occupancy by seniors only.
Convalescent hospitals, rest homes, and nursing homes (for the aged, physically disabled, or mentally
disabled of all ages) may be considered for location in any zone, as Unclassified Uses, subject to a
Conditional Use Permit. The purpose of this review is to determine that the characteristics of these
uses are not incompatible with the type of uses permitted in surrounding areas.
Specific site requirements for convalescent hospitals and nursing homes include location criteria and
parking standards. Specifically, section 19.58.110 of the Municipal Code, requires convalescent
hospitals to be located on a collector or thoroughfare with a minimum parcel size of one acre in any
residential zone. Requirements for nursing homes include approval and license from proper agencies
concerning health and safety and an off -street loading area, in addition to specific requirements if
an unenclosed incinerator is provided. The City of Chula Vista regulates parking standard s by
designated use. One space for every three beds is required for both a convalescent hospital and
nursing home.
Further, the following findings must be made for homes for mentally disabled children pursuant to
CVMC 19.54.020(H):
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The size of the parcel shall provide adequate light and air in proportion to the number of
residents,
The location of windows and open play areas shall be situated as to not adversely impact
adjoining uses, and
Spacing between facilities shall not affect that character of the surrounding neighborhood.
2.4.8 Reasonable Accommodations
The City of Chula Vista, as a matter of federal and state law, complies with the requirements of the
Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act to provide for
reasonable accommodation in the zoning code and other land use regulations when
accommodations provide for equal opportunity for access to dwelling units. The City does not
require special building codes or burdensome project review to construct, improve, or convert
housing for persons with disabilities. Per Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 1.50, persons with
disabilities can make an application requesting reasonable accommodations in the application of
zoning, land use, or building laws, rules, policies and procedures of the City to allow for equal access
to housing under the federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing . A
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form and an Application for Unreasonable Hardship for
Accessibility Issues based on Title 24 are available on the City’s website at
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development -services/forms-specifications.
The City of Chula Vista currently has an application procedure for unreasonable hardship exceptions
for accessibility issues through Application Form 4607. The application provides a formalized process
for the granting of exceptions from the requirements of State of California Title 24 accessibility. The
application is available at the public counter and via the City’s website.
For group living arrangements for persons with disabilities, the City may consider reasonable
accommodations to its zoning, permitting and building requirements. For example, standards such
as parking standards for facilities for persons with disabilities may be waived provided the need for
reduced or modified standards can be justified, based on Title 24. Modifications to standards include
new construction and remodel of existing residential development.
There is no established standard for the location requirements of facilities tailored for persons with
disabilities. The Municipal Code states that facilities shall be sited in a manner that does not
negatively impact the character of a neighborhood. The City of Chula Vista believes this general
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requirement does not have a demonstrable negative impact on the development or cost of providing
facilities for the disabled.
Previously, in 2018, the definition of “Family” was by repealed by Ordinance 3442 § 2(B), as part of
the City’s revisions to the Chula Vista Municipal Code to provide for transitional housing, supportive
housing, emergency shelters, single-room occupancy and employee housing. Therefore, the
definition of “family” is not seen as a barrier to group living accommodations. The City has previously
prepared in 2018 and published a law summary related to group living accomodations available on
its website at https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney.
Building Codes
The City enforces Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations that regulates the access and
adaptability of buildings to accommodate persons with disabilities. The Plan Review and Inspection
Sections of the Development Services Department conduct thorough reviews of all new construction
projects to confirm the work meets the appropriate State of California accessibility standards. In the
case of residential construction, there are very few accessibility requirements for single -family
dwellings and the requirements for multi-family structures only apply when the building is newly
constructed. However, the City does have a program to encourage the implementation of enhanced
accessibility and energy efficient features in residential construction. The City has adopted a
program to conduct comprehensive field investigations in response to inquiries about the potential
lack of accessibility features that should have been included during original construction. A formal
enforcement process is in place to ensure any detected violations are corrected in a timely manner.
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2.5 Building Codes and Enforcement
Building and safety codes are adopted to preserve public health and safety and ensure the
construction of safe and decent housing. They also have the potential to increase the cost of housing
construction or maintenance.
Building Codes: The City of Chula Vista has adopted the 2019 edition of the California Building Code,
which establishes certain construction standards for all resid ential buildings. These codes are
designed to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Chula Vista’s residents. Code
enforcement in the City is performed on a complaint basis through the Code Enforcement Section of
the Development Services Department. The City has made local amendments to the California
Building Code, as contained in Chapter 15.08 of the City’s Municipal Code for the purpose of further
defining administrative procedures and addressing health and safety concerns. No local
amendments are perceived as creating a demonstrable constraint to housing development.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The Federal Fair Housing Act of 1998 (FHA) and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) are federal laws that are intended to assist in prov iding safe and accessible
housing. The City of Chula Vista has the authority to enforce laws and regulations (California Code
of Regulations (CCR) Title 24) when evaluating construction projects. Compliance with these codes
may increase the cost of housing construction as well as the cost of rehabilitating older units, which
may be required to comply with current codes.
Uniform Housing Code: The Uniform Housing Code provides complete requirements affecting
conservation and rehabilitation of housing. It is compatible with the Uniform Building Code.
Implementation of the requirements contained in the Uniform Housing Code may influence the
feasibility of conservation and rehabilitation efforts of existing housing units in the City.
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2.6 Development Fees
Various development and permit fees are charged by the City and other agencies to cover
administrative processing costs associated with development. These fees ensure quality
development and the provision of adequate public services. However, often ti mes these fees are
passed down to renters and homeowners in the rent/purchase price of the unit and therefore, affect
the affordability of housing.
Table B-6 summarizes the findings of the development fees for the City of Chula Vista and three other
cities in San Diego County.
Table B-6
DEVELOPMENT FEES1
Type of Fee
Chula
Vista El Cajon Carlsbad San Diego,
City
Planning
General Plan Amendment $20,0002* $3,680 $6,747 $12,0002
Rezone Application $10,0002* $2,800 $7,279 $12,0002
Design Review w/ Public Hearing $20,0002* ---- ---- ----
Specific Plan $20,0002* $6,260 $38,2478 $12,0002
Conditional Use Permit w/ Public
Hearing $10,0002* $5,525 $4,913 $8,0002
Variance w/ Public Hearing $9,0002* $1,075 $3,098 $8,0002
Environmental
Initial Study $10,0002*
$5,355
+$263/
report
$1,042 $1,244
EIR Processing $20,0002* $10,0002 $21,9828 ----
Engineering and Subdivision
Tentative Tract Map $10,0002* $6,355 +
$74/lot $9,02811 $10,0002
Final Tract Map $7,5002 $7,3255 $8,193 +
$5/ac
$3,986.64 +
$624.00/page
for every
page over 3
Grading Plan Check $20,0002 $1,00010 $464-
$10,46912 $5,335.8414
Grading Permit $20,0003 ---- $464-
$19,53212 $5,335.8414
Improvement Plan Check $20,0004 $1,0006 $1,483-
$14,973 + $5,220.3715
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DEVELOPMENT FEES1
Type of Fee
Chula
Vista El Cajon Carlsbad San Diego,
City
% of value
of
improvem
ent13
Improvement Inspection $20,0002 $3.5% of
est. cost7
$375-
$17,701 +
$105-
$250 per
each
$10,000
of
improvem
ent
$1,500 -
$6,000
depending on
construction
cost
estimate2
Other Fees9 ---- ---- ---- ----
School Fees9
Chula Vista Elementary School
District $1.67/sf or $3,340 for 2,000 sf home*
Sweetwater Union High School
District $3.60/sf or $7,200 for 2,000 sf home
Notes:
1 Based on 50 lots on 10 acres, 100,000cy-grading quantity, $1,500,000 total improvement costs.
2 Deposit based fee. Additional fees may be charged if project costs exceed the initial deposit.
3 Full cost recovery. $14,000 grading inspection
4 included with final map deposit
5 $7,325 + $2000 each additional lot > 5
6 minimum $1,000 or 6.5% of 1st $50K, 4% of value between $50K and $1000K, 1.5% of value between $100K and
$250K and 1% of value over $250K
7 of construction with a minimum of $500
8 Base fee + fully burdened hourly after specific thresholds
9 Other fees vary considerably by jurisdiction and are not included in this analysis
10 minimum $1000 or 5% of first $50,000 of estimated site improvement costs + 3% of costs between $50,000 and
$100,000, 2% of costs between $100,000 and $250,000 and 1% of costs greater than $250,000
11 - 5 - 49 units/lots - base fee + $110/unit or lot over 5, whichever is greater; Tentative Tract Map - 50 + units/lots
- base fee + $15/unit or lot over 49, whichever is greater
12 depending on amount of earth moved
13 between .75% and 5% depending on the estimated cost of improvements
14 for up to 5 sheets, + $407.36 per sheet between 6-10, +$278.91 per sheet between 11-20 and +$263.36 per
sheet over 20
15 for up to 5 sheets, +$752.43 per sheet between 6-10, + $356.75 per sheet between 11-20 and +$351.57over 20
Sources: Cities of El Cajon, Carlsbad and San Diego
Building Industry Association of San Diego County, 2020 Fee Survey.
* City of Chula Vista 2017 Master Fee Schedule
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An evaluation of fees indicated that the City of Chula Vista charges development fees comparable to
the surrounding jurisdictions. Many of Chula Vista’s development fees require an initial deposit.
Any additional fees over the deposit may then be charged to the applicant. Any fees remaining are
returned to the applicant.
Table B-7 below summarizes the fee estimates for a typical single-family unit and a typical small
multi-family development, in both the western and eastern areas of the City.
Table B-7
Fee Estimate for Single- and Multi-Family Housing (2020)
Fee Single Family
(Detached Unit-
West)
Single Family
(Detached Unit-
East)
Multi-Family
(11-Unit Condos
with Garages -
West)
Multi-Family
(11-Unit Condos
with Garages -
East)
Habitable Area 1,690 sq. ft. 3,500 sq. ft 16,666 sq. ft. 16,666 sq. ft.
Total Valuation $230,135.00 $478,635.00 $2,353,943.26 $2,353,943.26
Building Plan Check
Fees
$2,364.92 $2,890.56 $8,757.32 $8,757.32
Building Permit Fees $3,577.60 $4,237.91 $10,436.06 $10,436.06
Electrical Permit
Fees
Plumbing Permit
Fees
Mechanical Permit
Fees
SMIP( Strong Motion
Instrumentation
Program) Fee
$29.92 $62.22 $306.01 $306.01
CBSC SB 143 Admin
Fee
$10.00 $20.00 $95.00 $95.00
CBSC SB 143 Admin
Fund
Sewer Capacity
Charge & Admin
$3,937.00 $3,937.00 $33,866.48 $33,866.48
Traffic Signal Fee $405.60 $405.60 $3,569.28 $3,569.28
Residential
Construction Tax
Planning Acct
Engineering Acct
Fire Prevention Acct
DIF Transportation $4,474.70 $14,705.10 $39,377.36 $129,404.88
DIF Public Facilities $11,175.00 $11,175.00 $116,259.00 $116,259.00
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Fee Estimate for Single- and Multi-Family Housing (2020)
Fee Single Family
(Detached Unit-
West)
Single Family
(Detached Unit-
East)
Multi-Family
(11-Unit Condos
with Garages -
West)
Multi-Family
(11-Unit Condos
with Garages -
East)
DIF Sewer1 - $1,500.00 $- $12,375.00
Total City Fees $25,974.74 $38,933.39 $212,666.51 $315,069.03
School Impact Fees
Total City & School
District Fees
$25,974.74 $38,933.39 $212,666.51 $315,069.03
Per Unit Fee 12,704.69 46,558.92 30,111.99 30,111.99
% of Fees/Value 6% 10% 14% 14%
Note: Sewer for East locations are assumed to be in the Salt Creek Sewer DIF Boundary
Source: City of Chula Vista
Overall, planning and development impact fees in the City represent 6-14 percent of the overall
value. The City has waived and deferred impact fees for affordable housing projects and will
review the appropriateness of reducing, waiving, and/or deferring impact and/or processing fees
for units affordable to very low- and low-income households. These include senior housing,
apartment units, and housing for special needs groups, including agricultural employees,
emergency /transitional housing, and housing for persons with disabilities.
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2.7 Local Processing and Permit Procedures
Considerable holding costs are associated with delays in p rocessing development applications and
plans. The City of Chula Vista’s development process is designed to accommodate applicants.
In 2009, the Development Services Department launched a comprehensive review of the City’s
development review process to determine improvements that could streamline processes, make
them more predictable by increasinged transparency, improvinge public access and reducinge
processing costs. The Department worked with an Oversight Committee comprised of developers,
business owners, community organizations, engineers, architects, contractors, and citizens to
develop process improvement recommendations.
In 2010, the City implemented the improvements, which include modifications to the administrative
procedures for planning entitlements including changes to the development permit intake process ,
delegating permit decision levels, consolidating hearings for projects with multiple permits,
streamlining the appeal process, modifying regulations to parking regulations, reducing review
authority redundancies between the Planning Commission and the Chula Vista Redevelopment
Corporation, and improving public participation.
Additionally, amendments were made to various sections of the Chula Vista Municipal Code related
to development review administration procedures, parking regulations, nonconforming
uses/structures, administrative procedures for the subdivision of land , and a new comprehensive
city-wide approach for public participation.
The City has three levels of decision-making bodies that govern the review process in Chula Vista:
the City Council, Planning Commission for major projects, and the Zoning Administrator for smaller,
less complex projects that do not require a public hearing.
All new or redesigned multi-family development is subject to the design review process, either as a
public hearing by the Planning Commission, or through an administrative process with no public
hearing by the Zoning Administrator.
Before a project appears before the Planning Commission, or Zoning Administrator, the applicant
has been apprised of all on- and off-site improvements and conditions, which will be listed in the
resolution of approval. The Planning Commission, or Zoning Administrator base their objective
decision on the documents available to them such as the Zoning Ordinance, Design Manual or
Sectional Area Planning (SPA) Plans, and approved Specific Plans, where appropriate. The Planning
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Commission, or Zoning Administrator do not consider land use as part of their review. Therefore,
findings are not required to allow multi-family projects in multi-family zones.
Design Review permits for multi-family projects in Western Chula Vista per the Zoning Code are
approved at the staff level (Zoning Administrator) for 10-units or less; and for 200-units or less in
Eastern CV Specific Planned Communities. Major Design Reviews are approved by the Planning
Commission. Findings by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission are based on project
compliance with applicable development standards and required amenities which may be modified
by discretionary action but not denied because of the proposed density.
Table B-8
CITY OF CHULA VISTA PERMITTING PROCESSES
Permit Type Permits Approving Authority Timeframe
Ministerial (Building
permits)
Building permits for
projects
that meet building, zoning,
and
development regulations
Building Official < 6 months
Discretionary
(Administrative)
Conditional Use Permits
(exempt from CEQA):
determination of similar
uses; no new building or
substantial structural
improvements; use of an
existing building with no
substantial remodeling;
minor Variances; Site Plan
& Architectural Approvals
Large family daycare
homes; and minor
Certificate of
Appropriateness;
reasonable
accommodations; parcel
maps; and lot line
adjustments; minor coastal
development permits
(public hearing required)
Design Reviews: up to 10
residential units; <20,000sf
of new construction or
Zoning Administrator 3-6 months
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Table B-8
CITY OF CHULA VISTA PERMITTING PROCESSES
Permit Type Permits Approving Authority Timeframe
additions to commercial,
industrial, or institutional
project
Discretionary (Public
hearing))
Major conditional use
permits, tentative maps,
condominium conversion
maps, rezonings, and
land use plan and code
amendments
Planning Commission
Up to 1 year
As shown in Table B-8, processing times vary considerably depending on the complexity of the
project. Other more complex projects, like subdivisions, rezoning applications, and other
discretionary projects necessitate a higher level of review and thus have a longer processing timeline.
Single-family homes and tenant improvements are reviewed by a ministerial process.
Transparency in the Development Process
To increase transparency and certainty in the development application process as required by law,
the City has a variety of tools available for developers. The City’s Development Services Department
website has links to the City’s zoning ordinance, zoning map, planning zoning service forms, guides,
and fee schedules at https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services.
Applying for a Permit: Guides at https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-
services/apply-for-a-permit
Zoning Information at https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-
services/zoning-information
Forms and Specifications at https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-
services/forms-specifications
Fee Schedules at https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/how-
much-will-your-permit-cost#Fee_Information
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2.8 Environmental and Infrastructure Constraints
Due to Chula Vista’s natural resources, sensitive habitats and coastal location, there are areas within
the City that may be exposed to a variety of environmental hazards and resources which constrain
development. Additionally, with many lands east of I-805 vacant and undeveloped and proposed
increased densities in the older western Chula Vista, providing adequate levels of service for the
infrastructure needs of the community can pose a challenge.
2.8.1 Environmental Constraints
The City of Chula Vista has identified areas where land development should be carefully controlled.
The following hazards may impact future development of residential units in Chula Vista.
Seismic Hazards: No known Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones, or active faults traverse Chula
Vista. Traces of the potentially active La Nacion fault zone cross the City in a generally north -south
direction through the central portion of the Chula Vista. The nearest active fault is located 14 miles
northwest of the City. Seismic activity within the region can cause strong ground motion, seismically
induced liquefaction, ground surface rupture, landslides, and seismically induced settlement.
Flooding: The floodplains of the Sweetwater and Otay Rivers and several of their tributaries have the
potential to flood during a 100-year storm. Portions of the City are also subject to flood inundation
in the event of failure of the Sweetwater, Upper Otay, or Savage (Lower Otay) dams. The potential
for significant wave damage (i.e., tsunamis) is considered low due to the City’s relatively protected
part of the San Diego Bay.
Fire Hazards: A large portion of the City of Chula Vista is located within a High and Very High hazard
area for wildfires. Implementing appropriate techniques, consistent with the Chula Vista MSCP
Subarea Plan and the City’s UWIC can reduce such hazards.
Hazardous Materials and Waste: Hazardous materials are used, transported, produced, and stored
for a variety of purposes in Chula Vista. Federal, state, and county agencies closely regulate
hazardous materials to protect health and the environment. In addition, the City uses zoning
regulations, environmental review of proposed projects in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, and the issuance of business licenses to regulate facilities that use, store,
and handle hazardous materials and waste.
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Contaminated sites are also identified as an environmental hazard. The majo rity of the known and
potentially contaminated sites in Chula Vista are located in older industrial and commercial areas
west of Interstate 805 and along Main Street east of Interstate 805.
Noise: Residential land uses are considered the most sensitive to loud noise. In Chula Vista the most
prevalent source of noise is from the transportation system, including the freeways, the San Diego
Trolley, and freight service.
Environmental constraints have been reviewed as part of the Multiple Species Conservation Program
(MSCP). The development sites within master planned communities in eastern Chula Vista have been
determined by the MSCP as developable. Those areas with environmental constraints have b een
designated as Open Space-Preserve.
Development in Western Chula Vista, specifically within the Urban Core Specific Plan has been
evaluated for potential environmental constraints. Through the Urban Core Specific Plan’s
Environmental Impact Report, all potential environmentally sensitive sites have been identified,
mapped and the specific actions to mitigate these sites are a component to the Environmental
Impact Report’s Mitigation Program. No site may be developed without prior clearance from local,
state, and/or federal agencies and specific mitigations completed. These constraints were a factor
in evaluating future development potential of infill and vacant sites, as discussed in Appendix C of
this document.
Western Chula Vista sites are all located in existing historic urban areas with no new or additional
seismic, flood, or fire hazard sites. In addition, if a site had any prior industrial use they will be
analyzed for hazardous materials and waste will be removed if necessary. In Eastern Chula Vista
typically “greenfield” sites in Planned Communities have some development areas adjacent to fire
hazards that are covered by their Specific Plan Fire Protection Plans; however, none of the planned
multi-family sites will be located adjacent to these fire hazard zones.
2.8.2 Infrastructure Constraints
Chula Vista strives to maintain existing infrastructure and meet future demands. Challenges posed
by new development include extending service to unserved areas, keeping pace with construction,
and adjusting for changes in designated density. Challenges posed by density increases in older parts
of the City. These challenges include repairing existing deficiencies and maintaining and possible
upsizing older infrastructure.
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Water: The majority of the region’s water supply must be imported in order to meet demands. Chula
Vista has historically received the majority of its water supply from the San Diego Water Authority
(CWA). The CWA generally imports from 75 to 95 percent of its water from the Metropolitan Water
District (MWD) of Southern California. Imported water comes from the Colorado River and the State
Water Project. Chula Vista’s primary water agencies are the Otay Water District and the Sweetwater
Authority. A third water agency, the California American Water Company, also provides water to a
small portion of Chula Vista. The Sweetwater Authority provides water service to the western Chula
Vista area. Future demand for capital improvements is addressed by the Sweetwater Authority and
paid through its development impact fee structure. Based upon this analysis, future water demands
can be met through existing and planned water facilities to accommodate the City’s regional housing
need of 12,861 units.
Senate Bill 1087 (enacted in 2006) requires that water providers develop written policies that grant
priority to proposed development that includes housing affordable to lower income households. The
legislation also prohibits water providers from denying or conditioning the approval of development
that includes housing affordable to lower-income households, unless specific written findings are
made. The City will provide a copy of the adopted Housing Element to the Otay Water District and
Sweetwater Authority within 30 days of adoption. The City will also continue to coordinate with the
District to ensure affordable housing developments receive priority water service provision.
Sewer: The City maintains and operates sewer facilities that feed into a larger regional City of San
Diego Metropolitan Sewage System for treatment and disposal. Chula Vista currently operates and
maintains approximately 400 miles of sewer pipelines. In addition, the City must also address system
upgrades and expansion to accommodate new sewer connections, especially in the Eastern Chula
Vista. The City has purchased 19.8 million gallons per day of capacity rights from the Metropolitan
Sewage System. This capacity is sufficient to accommodate existing housing and the City’s share of
the regional housing need for 12,861 housing units. To evaluate future demand beyond the Housing
Element’s planning period, the City is currently working on acquiring additional treatment capacity
to meet future demands based on 2030 estimates.
Drainage: Chula Vista is part of the San Diego watershed area. The City maintains a system of storm
water pipelines, box culverts, lined and natural channels, and water detention facilities. Current
facilities have adequate capacity for projected short and mid-term development, although drainage
infrastructure may need to be constructed or modified to meet the San Diego watershed area’s
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. Long-term build-out
includes major development in the eastern portion of the City that will add significant amounts of
storm water to the existing system.
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NON-GOVERNMENT CONSTRAINTS
A number of private sector factors contribute to the cost of housing. The primary market constraints
to the development of new housing are the costs of constructing and purchasing new housing. The
following is a discussion of the primary factors that impact affordable housing development.
3.1 Economy
Market forces on the economy and the trickle -down effects on the construction industry can act as
a barrier to housing construction and especially to affordable housing construction. California’s
housing market peaked in the summer of 2005 when a dramatic increase in the State’s housing
supply was coupled with low interest rates. The period between 2006 and 2009, however, reflected
a time of significant change as the lending market collapsed. Double-digit decreases in median sale
prices were recorded throughout the State. These lower-than-normal home prices allowed for a
large increase in the number of homes sold initially until the availability of credit became increasingly
limited.
After the post-peak trough of 2011, building activity and sales for residential structures have been
steadily increasing. Housing values in Chula Vista were the lowest in midyear 2011. The number of
homes in California that were bought and sold in the first half of 2013 was the highest since 2005.
While housing affordability hovered near historic highs post-recession, housing has become
increasingly unaffordable, with demand far outpacing supply and construction lagging far behind
need.
While the economic impact of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic is wide range, specific economic sectors
are more heavily impacted than others. Currently, the impact on the real estate market is unknown.
Based on data gathered during the pandemic, it is estimated that housing price growth will continue
in the City and the region for the foreseeable future. September 2020 data from Zillow indicates the
median cost of a home in Chula Vista is $564,961, an increase of 11.4 percent from 2018 to 2020
($500,000 to $564,961). The current median list price per square foot in Chula Vista is $335, which
is lower than the San Diego-Carlsbad Metro average of $390. There is a Countywide shortage of
housing supply due to both governmental and nongovernmental factors. Production Countywide has
fallen in recent years from 10,000 units per year to 7,000 units per year. SANDAG currently estimates
3.0
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that 21,000 units per year must be constructed to meet the demand for housi ng. The purpose of
this Housing Element is to assist in increasing housing supply.
Timing and Density:
The timing between project approval and request for building permits is also another non -
governmental constraint. This may be due to the developers’ inability to secure financing for
construction. The average time between project approval and request for building permits can
extend to 12 months and beyond. The City has a process to accept plans for construction permits
prior to entitlement approval, which can reduce the time from entitlement to permit issuance by
several months.
Table B-9 provides a summary of Issued Building Permits for Residential Units from 2013 to 2019:
Table B-9
ISSUED BUILDING PERMITS FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Year Single Family Multi-Family Total Res. Units
2013 225 387 612
2014 107 755 862
2015 57 420 477
2016 71 950 1,021
2017 563 510 1,073
2018 564 1,213 1,777
2019 283 557 840
Source: City of Chula Vista
3.2 Vacant and Underutilized Land
West of the I-805 freeway are the older, long established Chula Vista communities; other than infill
development, the City does not expect substantial changes in these communities. East of the I -805
are the planned communities of Eastlake, Rolling Hills Ranch, and Otay Ranch. Eastlake and Rolling
Hills Ranch are largely built out, but Otay Ranch continues to build with approximately 15,000 units
already entitled. Villages Two, Three, Eight West, Freeway Commercial (housing) and the Eastern
Urban Center (Millenia) are currently being developed, while Villages Four, Eight East, Nine and Ten
have been entitled and only require issuance of grading and building permits to begin development.
This will be an opportunity for the City and developers to plan for affordable and market -rate
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housing. A thorough analysis of vacant and underutilized land is conducted in Appendix C of this
Housing Element.
Developments in Mixed Use Districts
Trends in commercial or office uses to convert to residential are seen already on Western Chula Vista
sites, primarily sites covered by the Urban Core Specific Plan, which allows increased unit density via
increased Floor Area Ratio (FAR) incentives. Many of these sites have resulted in a significant number
of entitlements and there are now specific projects under construction where commercial uses have
been razed and will be replaced by high density multi-family units including senior and affordable
housing density bonuses.
While its possible for projects to be 100 percent commercial in sites covered by the Urban Core
Specific Plan, the City has never had one of these built.all the projects recently approved provide a
high percentage of the project site as residential. Furthermore, with the declining trend of retail and
potential impacts of COVID-19 on office use, the prospect of 100 percent commercial projects is not
likely to increase in the future. In addition, the trend in recently approved Urban Core Specific Plan
development is for residential capacity higher than General Plan residential land use ranges due to
the use of FAR and affordable housing density bonuses. The sites inventory provides conservative
estimates where significantly increased residential capacity can be provided on existing commercial
development sites.
3.3 Housing Costs and Land Prices
The cost of land directly influences the cost of housing. Land prices are determined by a number of
factors, most important of which are land availability and permitted development density. As land
becomes scarcer, the price of land increases. In terms of development, land prices have a positive
correlation with the number of units permitted on each lot. In recent years, land prices have
increased due to the success of the housing market in Southern California.
Housing prices in the San Diego region experienced expansive growth in the early 2000’s. With the
relatively low employment rate and job creation trends in the region at that time, demand for
housing was high. Since much of the region has not been able to keep up with the rate of demand
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for housing, available supply has been limited. This limited supply has had a direct influence on the
cost of housing.
Housings prices have appreciated significantly between 2010 and 2020 and according to Zillow this
trend is predicted to continue. Tables B-10 through B-12 provide a summary of housing price trends
in Chula Vista.
Table B-10
RESALE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME PRICE TRENDS
CHULA VISTA 2010-2020
Location ZIP
Code
Median Price
2010
($)
Median Price
2020
($)
Percentage
Change (%)
Chula Vista (north) 91910 $325,000 $610,000 87%
Chula Vista (south) 91911 $270,000 $569,000 110%
East Lake-Otay Ranch 91913 $380,000 $623,000 64%
Chula Vista (northeast) 91914 $500,000 $807,000 61%
Chula Vista (southeast) 91915 $390,000 $699,000 79%
Source: CoreLogic
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New State law requires all new residential development to install solar panel systems with the
average cost of $10,000. These costs will be passed on to the home buyer, thereby making the
affordable housing less affordable. According to the University of Cal ifornia Riverside Center for
Economic Forecasting and Development, “higher land costs drive up the cost of other components.”
(Source: City of San Diego Housing Element). The City should explore affordable residential
development incentive programs for developers to consider when planning for residential
development.
Table B-11
RESALE CONDOMINIUM HOME PRICE TRENDS
CHULA VISTA 2010-2020
Location ZIP
Code
Median Price
2010
($)
Median Price
2020
($)
Percentage
Change (%)
04-05
Chula Vista (north) 91910 $165,000 $354,000 114%
Chula Vista (south) 91911 $135,000 $365,000 170%
East Lake-Otay Ranch 91913 $210,000 $440,000 109%
Chula Vista (northeast) 91914 $217,000 $450,000 107%
Chula Vista (southeast) 91915 $235,000 $500,000 112%
Source: CoreLogic
Table B-12
NEW SINGLE-FAMILY/CONDOMINIUM HOME PRICE TRENDS
CHULA VISTA 2010-2020
Location ZIP
Code
Median Price
2010
($)
Median Price
2020
($)
Percentage
Change (%)
04-05
Chula Vista (north) 91910 $305,000 N/A N/A
Chula Vista (south) 91911 $257,000 $600,000 /
$500,000 133% / 94%
East Lake-Otay Ranch 91913 $360,000 $640,000 /
$485,000 77% / 34%
Chula Vista (northeast) 91914 $598,000 N/A N/A
Chula Vista (southeast) 91915 $350,000 $610,000 /
$460,000 74% / 31%
Note: price trends do not indicate product type, which may influence the cost of housing units.
Source: DataQuick Information Systems/Union Tribune
Source: Redfin
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3.4 Construction and Land Costs
Construction costs are primarily determined by the cost of materials and labor but are also influenced
by market demands and market-based changes in the cost of materials. Materials costs have
increased faster than inflation in recent years. In the past three years (2017-2020), the cost of raw
materials (i.e., concrete, lumber, and steel) increased by 20 percent. This has been a particular
problem for higher-density residential development, which can require more costly building
materials, such as concrete and steel, per the construction type standards in the California Building
Code.
Availability of skilled labor has become a challenge to the development of housing in Chula Vista and
the San Diego County region. Labor costs have risen, especially in expensive, unionized metro areas
in California, since the Great Recession in 2008. During the recession and the recovery period that
followed, there was a lower demand for new housing construction. Many in the construction labor
force exited the industry during the time of the recession. This continues to impact the availability
of workers today. San Diego County builders have reported construction labor shortages as a barrier
to home construction.
The International Code Council (ICC) provides estimates for the average cost of labor and materials
for typical Type VA wood-frame housing. Estimates are based on “good-quality” construction,
providing for materials and fixtures well above the minimum required by state and local building
codes. In August 2019, the ICC estimated that the average per square-foot cost for good-quality
housing in the San Diego region was approximately $117 for multi-family housing and $129 for single-
family homes, exclusive of land acquisition costs. With market demand and competitiveness of new
housing developments, the inclusion of amenities, such as gyms, pools, and community rooms, can
also increase the costs of construction and ultimately the costs passed onto customers (i.e., in rents
or home prices).
Increasing labor costs—due to the shortage of qualified workers—and increasing materials costs are
leading developers to build projects below permitted densities because b uilding larger or taller
buildings cannot currently offset the costs to construct such projects. Although construction costs of
labor and materials are a significant portion of the overall development cost (about 30% of total costs
in San Diego County), they are consistent throughout the region.
Land costs in the region are high and they fluctuate between coastal and inland costs per square
foot, due to scarcity, the desirability of the region, and topographical constraints. High land prices
are a leading contributor to high housing prices, which make it difficult for developers to build
housing for the lower- and middle-income households. Land values vary by community because of
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how much money a developer and its lender believe a project can recoup in r ent prices. If a project
cannot sustain a minimum return on investment, the low land values will not make up the cost of
building a project in a low demand neighborhood. Land in high -demand neighborhoods goes for a
higher price, but with the ability to charge a higher rent the construction costs are acceptable. This
value-cost ratio cannot address middle- and low-income housing, since high land values, high
construction costs, and therefore high rents only provide for housing construction that meets the
needs of above-moderate households. High land costs have a demonstrable effect on the cost of
housing, as the price of housing is directly related to the costs of acquiring land.
3.5 Financing
The availability of financing affects a person’s ability to purchase or improve a home. Under the
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), lending institutions are required to disclose information on
the disposition of loan applications by the income, gender, and race of the applicants. This applies
to all loan applications for home purchases, improvements and refinancing, whether financed at
market rate or with government assistance. The data for Chula Vista was compiled by census tract
and aggregated to the area that generally approximates the City’s boundaries. Table B-123
summarizes the disposition of loan applications submitted to financial institutions in 2017 for home
purchase or refinance of loans in Chula Vista. With lower housing prices and low interest rates,
homeownership is still attainable for some. As shown in Table B-123, Chula Vista home loan approval
percentage (61.6 percent) was on par with the County (63.9 percent).
Table B-12
DISPOSITION OF HOME LOANS
CHULA VISTA
Loan Type
No. of
Applications
Chula Vista
Approved Denied Withdrawn/
Incomplete
Chula Vista County Chula
Vista Chula Vista
Mortgages – FHA,
VA 2,320 78.1% 77.1% 7.1% 14.9%
Mortgages –
Conventional 2,590 70.2% 72% 10.2% 19.6%
Refinancing 8,693 55.3% 58% 18.9% 25.8%
Home
Improvement 1,121 56.7% 59.7% 26.8% 16.5%
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Table B-12
DISPOSITION OF HOME LOANS
CHULA VISTA
Loan Type
No. of
Applications
Chula Vista
Approved Denied Withdrawn/
Incomplete
Chula Vista County Chula
Vista Chula Vista
TOTAL
APPLICATIONS 14,724 61.6% 63.9% 16.1% 22.3%
Source: Source: www.lendingpatterns.com, 2020 (2017)
Note: “Other”: Withdrawn/Incomplete
Table B-13
DISPOSITION OF HOME LOANS
CHULA VISTA
Loan Type
No. of
Applications
Chula Vista
Approved Denied Withdrawn/
Incomplete
Chula Vista County Chula Vista Chula Vista
Mortgages – FHA,
VA 2,320 78.1% 77.1% 7.1% 14.9%
Mortgages –
Conventional 2,590 70.2% 72% 10.2% 19.6%
Refinancing 8,693 55.3% 58% 18.9% 25.8%
Home
Improvement 1,121 56.7% 59.7% 26.8% 16.5%
TOTAL
APPLICATIONS 14,724 61.6% 63.9% 16.1% 22.3%
Source: www.lendingpatterns.com, 2020 (2017)
Note: “Other”: Withdrawn/Incomplete
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3.6 Local Efforts to Remove Nongovernmental Constraints
Nongovernmental constraints are defined as constraints on housing development that are not under
the control of the City or another governmental agency. Nongovernmental constraints are generally
market-driven and outside the control of local government.
The City has taken into consideration the market constraints in the development of the sites
inventory. The City selected sites with characteristics similar to those that have been developed
recently. In addition to the increased residential densities that are allowed by the Urban Core
Specific Plan through the higher yields allowed by building FAR’s as noted above, the City offers
density bonuses, incentives and concessions to developers who provide affordable housing as part
of their projects. Density bonuses together with the incentives and/or concessions result in a lower
than average cost of land per dwelling unit thereby making the provision of affordable housing more
feasible.
In a mid 2000s effort to improve the City’s development entitlement process, the City met with
developers and entities doing business in the City. Stakeholders cited two major components that
directly relate to the feasibility of development. Those are time and uncertainty. The faster a project
applicant can process a project, the lower the holding costs. Therefore, reducing the approval
timeline can be a significant contributor to accessing capital and reducing investor risk. Secondly,
reducing the uncertainty of the development approval process can influence access to capital and
the risk profile for investors. As discussed above, local actions to reduce the timeline for project
approval and to increase the level of certainty in entitlement decisions have been identified as
methods to influence nongovernmental behavior and contribute to hou sing development. Many of
these were completed in the 2010 effort, but the City continues to meet with its development
stakeholders to discuss its entitlement processes and to identify barriers and solutions to improve
its processes. Through its public engagement programs and efforts, staff works towards building
public support and understanding for housing, particularly for lower income households.
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OVERVIEW:
HOUSING RESOURCES
This section evaluates the potential opportunities for
various types of residential development for all income
levels and energy and water conservation within such
developments. The analysis primarily looks at
development that could occur based upon the C hula Vista
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
More specifically, this section discusses the following:
An inventory of available vacant and underutilized land for residential development to
accommodate the City’s Regional Share Goals;
Financial resources available to assist in providing housing opportunities; and,
Opportunities for energy and water conservation.
1.0
Opportunities for development
in the City include vacant and
underutilized residential sites.
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LAND AVAILABILTY
State Housing Element Law mandates that a jurisdiction must show that it has adequate sites
that will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards and with the
required public services and facilities for a variety of housing types and incomes. This evaluation
of adequate sites represents a planning goal and not a goal for the actual production of housing
within the five-year period. The City must demonstrate that it has the capacity, or adequate
sites, to accommodate the projected need for housing. The projected need for housing used for
this evaluation is defined as the City’s share of the region’s housing needs for 2021-2029.
2.1 Regional Housing Needs Assessment 2021 -2029
State Housing Element Law requires that each jurisdiction, in preparing its Housing Element,
develop local housing programs designed to meet its share of existing and future regional housing
needs for all income groups. This requirement ensures that each jurisdiction accepts
responsibility for the housing needs of its current and anticipated future residents, particularly
lower-income households, and plans for a variety of housing choices.
In March 2018 the State Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department prepared a
draft Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the San Diego Region using population
forecast from Department of Finance (DOF), projected number of new households formed,
vacancy rate in existing housing stock, and percentage of renter households that are
overcrowded, and housing replacement needs. HCD in consultation with SANDAG calculated the
housing need for the region and determined that for the period beginning April 15, 2021 to April
15, 2029 (an 8-year period) Chula Vista’s share of the region’s housing needs is a total of 11,105
new housing units. Of the 11,105 housing units, 2,750 units are to be set -aside for very-low
income households (25 percent), 1,777 units for low income households (16% percent), 1,911
moderate income households (17% percent), and 4,667 above moderate-income households (42
percent).
2.0
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Source: Regional Housing Needs Assessment, SANDAG 2020
As required by State Housing Law, the City must plan for its share of the region’s new housing
needs in all income categories by identifying an adequate supply of land zoned at the appropriate
density levels to accommodate each income category. The RHNA goals do not represent a
requirement for actual housing production, but rather seek to ensure the City has, or plans to
add, zoning capacity to accommodate new housing growth.
To address the City’s needs for very low-and low-income housing, Chula Vista must demonstrate
that it has an adequate supply of land for higher density housing (30 or more dwelling units per
acre). Although zoning land for higher density development does not guarantee the construction
of housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income families, without such higher density
zoning, the opportunity to use subsidies and implement affordable housing programs for such
families is diminished.
Very Low
25%
Low
16%
Moderate
17%
Above Moderate
42%
FIGURE C-I
CHULA VISTA'S RHNA GOALS
BY INCOME CATEGORY
2021-2029
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2.2 Capacity to Meet Regional Share Goals
Due to the diverse nature of eastern and western Chula Vista, the analysis of available sites for
housing has been customized to each area.
Most of the vacant land is in eastern Chula Vista, within Master Planned communities and will be
developed under the approved Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plans. These Master Planned
communities have the capacity to accommodate 8,802910 dwelling units as shown in Table C-43.
The City of Chula Vista General Plan Land Use and Transportation Element identifies six
residential land use designations. The availability of land suited to accommodate the various
income levels is based upon the allowed density.
Table C-1
GENERAL PLAN
RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Income Level Land Use Designations Density
Very Low & Low Urban Core Residential 27.1 to 60 units per acre
Moderate & Above
Moderate
High Residential 18.1 to 27 units per acre
Medium High Residential 11.1 to 18 units per acre
Medium Residential 6.1 to 11 units per acre
Low-Medium Residential 3.1 to 6 units per acre
Low Residential 0 to 3 units per acre
Opportunities outside of Master Planned Communities are primarily in western Chula Vista which
encompasses the older, mostly developed portion of the City. While there is significant capacity
throughout western Chula Vista, infill capacity is focused on areas of change within the Urban
Core Specific Plan, Bayfront and Southwest.
Chula Vista has significant development capacity of residential land to meet the projected
regional housing needs of the various income categories over the 2021 -2029 planning period.
Consistent with HCD’s guidelines, appropriate densities based on RHNA affordability levels area
as follows:
Very Low and low-income: Minimum of 30 dwelling units/acre
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Moderate and Above moderate-income: 0 to 30 dwelling units/acre
Table C-2 provides a summary of development capacity, based on affordability levels.
Table C-2
ADJUSTED RHNA HOUSING NEED VS.
DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY1
Affordability
Level
Adjusted
RHNA Units Density Range
Estimated
Development
Capacity
Very Low
and Low 4,527 30+ dwelling units/acre 4,829527 units
Moderate and
above 6,578 Up to 30 dwelling units/acre 8,2537,301 units
Total 11,105 13,0821,828 units
Notes:
1 Development capacity includes all estimated units in listed Planning Areas for densities
exceeding 30 dwelling units/acre.
Source: City of Chula Vista, 2020
2.2.1 Realistic Capacity
As identified in Appendix H, properties in Western Chula Vista that are, or will be, available for
development or redevelopment are primarily within the Urban Core Specific Plan (V -1, V-2, V-3,
V-4, UC-1, UC-2, UC-3, UC-4, UC-5, UC-6, UC-7, UC-8, UC-10, UC-12, UC-13, UC-14, UC-15, UC-16,
UC-18, UC-19,C-1, C-2 and C-3 Zones) which permits maximum Floor Area Ratios (FARs) between
1.0 and 6.0. Given a typical unit size assumption of 1,350 square feet, this equates to between
32.3 to 193.6 units per acre. A sample of recent development and approved projects identified
in Table C-3 shows that non-senior housing projects , without a density bonus, in western Chula
Vista are exceeding the developing within the middle reaches of these maximum permitted
densities, at an approximate average of 10654% of the permitted density.
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Table C-3
Recent Development and Approvals in Western Chula Vista
Address Zone Parcel
Size
No. of
Units
Units
Permitted
by Zone
Project
Density
Max
Permitted
Density
Max
FAR
% of
Max
Density
201 Third
Ave
V-3 0.23 23 33 100.0 145.2 4.5 70
9999 E
Street*
V-3 0.57 52 83 91.2 145.2 4.5 63
240 Landis V-3 0.54 33 78 61.1 145.2 4.5 42
986
Broadway**
CCP 2.48 83 80 33.5 32.380 1.0 104
288 Center
Street
V-1 0.57 43 36 75.4 64.518.4 2.0 119
316 K
Street**
C-1 1.10 46 35 41.8 32.35.5 1.0 131
260-270
Broadway
UC-13 1.45 62 140 42.7 96.8 3.0 44
230 Church
Street**
V-1 0.26 31 16 119.2 64.5 2.0 194
252 Church
Avenue**
V-1 0.28 31 18 110.7 64.5 2.0 172
795 Third
Ave*
C-1 1.05 142 34 135.2 32.3 1.0 418
9999 Bonita
Glen
Drive**
CCP 5.3 140 171 26.4 32.3 1.0 82
*Senior Projects
** Density Bonus Projects
As shown in Appendix H, based on typical development of similar parcels in western Chula Vista
the estimated potential units for each parcel has been dramatically reduced, by 50 to 75%, to
create a healthy buffer and conservative capacity estimate. These projects represent typical
redevelopment in the City of Chula Vista and include the replacement of commercial and
residential structures with development that significantly increases the number of units on the
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project site. Commercial structures within the City are typically one -story and well over 30 years
old. Replacing older commercial structures has resulted in projects with densities between 33.5
and 145.2 units per acre. Typical residential redevelopment replaces residential units that are
well over 30 years old with new residential units at a minimum ratio of 1:2, and as high as 1:20.
In Eastern Chula Vista, most properties have been entitled and have specific unit counts
permitted within each neighborhood within the applicable Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan. In
addition, development of most properties is protected under Development Agreements that
ensure the property owners right to develop at certain densities. In order to create a healthy
buffer in eastern Chula Vista, parcels that have been entitled for densities greater than 30
dwelling units per acre (du/ac) have been reduced t o 30 du/ac.
2.2.2 Nonvacant Site Analysis
Over the past cycle, the City has seen increased interest in higher density residential projects
and mixed-use development within both the eastern and western portions of the City. The City
expects this trend to continue and has identified additional residential and mixed-use properties
with potential for new development or redevelopment. The following criteria were used:
Parcel is currently vacant (which is much of the land identified in eastern Chula Vista); or
If the parcel is not vacant:
o Estimated land value is greater than improvement value
o Current structure on property was more than 30 years old
o Redevelopment can at least double the number of units existing on site
o Parcel has similar characteristics (such as parcel size, types of units and potential
yield) as parcels where projects have been recently developed.
As identified in Appendix H, a total of approximately 150330 parcels meet these criteria primarily
in western Chula Vista, with a few vacant residential and mixed -use parcels. Parcels that cannot
yield projects that are similar to recent redeveloped projects have been removed from this
inventory. The approximately 150330 parcels can yield approximately 4,2802,918 units in
western Chula Vista, assuming development at 25 to 50% of maximum densities . Most of the
parcels identified are greater than 0.5 acres in size and are feasible to facilitate a mixture of low,
moderate and above moderate housing.
2.2.3 Availability of Sites in Eastern Chula Vista
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Table C-4 lists the currently remaining residential development capacity on available vacant land
sites within eastern Chula Vista master planned communities in accordance with the associated
General Plan gross density classifications. As can be seen, 3,024031 units (34%) of the 8,801910
total units will be high density (above 30 dwelling units per acre). As discussed below, since these
areas have been subject to varying levels of subsequent planning, these gross densities have been
refined, and actual development on individual sites is occurring a t somewhat higher net density
levels. Figure C-1 presents a key map showing the location of each of the master planned
communities listed on Table C-4, and Figures C-1 through C-8 present the Site Utilization Plans
from the associated SPA Plans that depict the specific residential development sites and their
new densities.
Table C-43 has been divided into the following two subsets to reflect the level of entitlements
and status of implementation:
Approved Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan – The SPA Plan effectively serves as the
tailored zoning document for a master planned project. It identifies specific development
sites, land use types and densities, and associated property development standards.
Typically, a subdivision map and/or design review are necessary prior to building permits.
Projects with approved SPA Plans will typically commence construction within an 18 -
month to 3-year window, and these projects will complete housing units within the
timeframe of this Housing Element.
Developments Being Implemented – This includes projects that have achieved SPA and
subdivision map approvals and are actively under construction. Building permit activity
changes daily, and these projects will be fully completed within the timeframe of this
Housing Element.
Table C-4
MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION REMAINING CAPACITY
September 2020
Project Below
30 du/ac
Above
30+ du/ac Totals
APPROVED SPA PLANS
OR Village 4 350 350
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MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION REMAINING CAPACITY
September 2020
OR Village 8 West 1,49250
1 591 2,08392
OR Village 8 East 944 1,665 2,609
DEVELOPMENTS BEING IMPLEMENTED
OR Village 2 2,04710
1 2,04710
1
OR Village 3 360 360
OR EUC Millenia 5854 455 1,039
OR PA 12 FC-2 313 313
TOTALS:
5,77884
0
3,024
8,80264
Source: City of Chula Vista, Planning Department, 2020
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Figure C-1 – Otay Ranch GDP Villages
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Figure C-2 Village Two
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Figure C-3 - Village Three
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Figure C-4 - Village Four
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Figure C-5 - Village 8 West
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Figure C-6 - Village 8 East
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Figure C-7 - EUC Millenia
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Figure C-8 - PA 12 FC-2
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The eastern Chula Vista area provides for significant development potential for market rate units
and a significant number of units above the 30 dwelling units per acre threshold, as indicated by
the density standards indicated in Table C -4
Although a significant level of market rate units can be accommodated in the eastern area, the
City of Chula Vista desires an equitable distribution of affordable housing t hroughout the City.
To provide for this, the City initiated an inclusionary requirement for all development exceeding
50 dwelling units, Housing Element Policy H 5.1.
The City requires all projects of 50 or more units to provide ten percent of the hous ing for low-
and moderate-income household, with five percent affordable to low -income households. It is
the master planned communities, as shown in Table C -3, which are primarily affected by this
requirement.
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2.2.2 Availability of Sites Outside of Master Planned Communities
Future intensification opportunities are primarily in the eastern portion of the City within the
Master Planned Communities. Opportunities outside of Master Planned Communities are
primarily in western Chula Vista which encompasses the older, mostly deve loped portion of the
City. When looking at Western Chula Vista, the discussion is segmented into two parts: infill/
intensification of developed properties under current zoning, and the “focused areas of change”
whose development capacities were increased in the 2005 General Plan Update.
Infill/ Intensification Under Existing Zoning
There are a number of properties within the western Chula Vista that are zoned today for higher
residential densities but are under -built, with an additional development capacity of up to
4,2812,918 units. To determine the infill capacity of these units, each parcel was evaluated based
on existing built units, compared to allowable zoning capacity per the Zoning Code. The net
difference reflects the infill capacity potential based on existing land entitlements. A
comprehensive summary of these potential infill/intensification units is provided in Appendix H.
Focused Areas of Change
The Land Use Element of the General Plan identifies the City’s desire to increase urban vitality
and pursue infill/redevelopment for the western Chula Vista Area to enhance its emergence as a
dynamic hub of south San Diego County. To this end, the City has made significant revisions to
the General Plan Land Use Element to allow for residential and mixed use development in the
City’s key corridor and activity centers, identified as “focused areas of change.”
The Land Use Element distributes more intensive residential and mixed use development to these
designated areas where higher density and higher intensity development will establish mixed use
urban environments that are oriented to transit and pedestrian activity.
General Plan Update – One of the major General Plan Land Use Element changes was to
add new land use classifications including Mixed-Use Residential and Urban Core
Residential, whose allowable gross densities range from 28-60 dwelling units/acre in
order to promote compact development and aid future affordability.
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Given the broad nature of General Plans, the identification and analysis of associated
future residential and other development capacity was conducted at a “district” level.
Figures C-9 and C-10 show the names and locations of each of those districts (within the
Northwest and Southwest Planning Areas respectively), alo ng with the net additional
residential capacities within each. Table C-4 identifies the densities associated with that
capacity.
Given that the street grid is already established in western Chula Vista, the capacities in
Table C-7 were based largely on new land area, and multiplied by maximum densities of
28, 40 or 60 dwelling units per acre dependent upon the district. This approach also
enabled better identification of cumulative potential public facility and service demands
and environmental impacts. In the case of Mixed-Use areas, yields were calculated using
only that portion of the area assumed for residential development. As General Plan level
densities, these are assumed as an average across the district, and it is possible through
subsequent zoning that individual projects on particular sites may exceed these.
Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP)– Consistent with the vision and densities of the 2005
General Plan, the City has adopted the Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP) that establishes
the zoning, development standards, and design guidelines necessary for development to
proceed within the Urban Core area. Figure C-11 shows the zoning districts affecting
properties within the Urban Core. Table C-5 summarizes the more intensive zoning
standards what will allow the General Plan densities to be realized.
Palomar Gateway Specific Plan (PGSP) –Currently the City is sponsoring the development
of the Palomar Gateway Specific Plan (PGSP) (Figure C-12 that includes a Mixed-Use
Transit Focus Area (TFA) directly west of the Palomar Trolley Station, higher residential
intensity, a neighborhood park and retail to the south of the TFA. The goal of the PGSP is
to provide for additional housing and mixed-uses that take advantage of a major transit
station within walking distance of residents.
With regard to estimated housing production in western Chula Vista within this Element’s
timeframe, a thorough land use analysis was conducted as part of the General Plan
Update process to evaluate the development potential for these focus areas of change.
The methodology utilized to conduct this analysis included a detailed site analysis of the
properties within the City’s UCSP and PGSP. The UCSP and PGSP were ident ified as the
areas within Chula Vista with the greatest potential for growth. The methodology
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evaluated infrastructure availability, current market interest in high -density residential
development, recent development applications and the existence of olde r commercial
developments that currently are inconsistent with market demands.
Table C-5
WESTERN CHULA VISTA PLANNING AREAS
DEVELOPMENT CAPACITIES1
District/Focus Area
Density Range Potential
Units2 Below 30
du/ac
Above
30 du/ac
UCSP and PGSP Areas 1,257
1,8742,087
906
1,049835 2,163 units
2,922 Units
Transit Focus Areas 438874 489
656219 489 units
1,093 units
Current Projects 165 101 266 units
Totals 1,422
3,126
1,496
1,155
2,918 units
4,281 units
Notes:
1 Planning Areas are defined in the City of Chula Vista General Plan, Chula Vista Vision 2020, adopted December
2005, UCSP 2007, and PGSP 2013.
2 Potential units represent development potential based upon land use designations and existing development with
each Planning Area.
Source: City of Chula Vista, 2005, 2007 & 2013
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Figure C-10
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Figure C-11 Urban Core Specific Plan
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Figure C-12 Palomar Gateway Specific Plan
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2.3 Availability of Public Services and Facilities
At the core of the City of Chula Vista’s Growth Management Program, lie Threshold Standards
imposed to assure adequate infrastructure and services are in place as development occurs, an d
to control the rate of growth. Therefore, prior to the approval of future residential
development, the provision of adequate infrastructure is a required finding. Chula Vista currently
has adequate public services and facilities to serve all new res idential development that may
occur throughout the City. Additionally, fees are collected for new and infill development to
maintain Threshold Standards.
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2.4 Fair Housing & Adequate Sites
Potential sites for lower income housing have been identified throughout the City based
predominantly on existing Sectional Planning Areas and zoning. The General Plan’s strategy,
which focuses growth in mixed-use activity centers that are pedestrian-friendly, centers of
community, and linked to the regional transit system, master planned communities, and the
Climate Action Plan (CAP) aimed at substantially reducing the City’s greenhouse gas emissions,
have guided and continue to guide updates to the City’s planning documents.
Fair housing opportunities and fair access to opportunity and resources are also important
planning considerations, in order to support the well -being of the citizens of Chula Vista and the
City as a whole. The City has mapped its adequate sites inventory in comparison to the following
fair housing-related information:
Minority concentration areas (block groups with 50 percent or more minority population);
Poverty concentration areas (tracts with population of persons below the poverty level of
26.9 percent or more);
2019 2021 California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) high and highest resource
areas; and,
Deed-restricted affordable housing sites
The terms “minority concentration areas,” “poverty concentration areas,” and “racially and
ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAP)” are defined and discussed in detail in the
San Diego County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. In determining areas
of R/ECAP, as defined, the highest rate of poverty for Chula Vista is 30.37%, which does not
exceed a 40% poverty rate or three times the average poverty rate for the San Diego metro area
(10.3%) at 30.9%. Therefore, there are no census tracts within Chula Vista that meet the criter ion
for R/ECAPHUD defines a R/ECAP as a tract with a non-White population of 50 percent o r more
with a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent or is three times the average tract poverty rate for
the metropolitan/micropolitan area. HUD has identified one R/ECAP in Chula Vista located in the
northwestern corner of the City.
The methodology used by CTCAC for its 2019 2021 Opportunity Mapping, which is the source
for the high and highest resource areas data, can be found here:
https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/ctcac/opportunity/2021-hcd-
methodology.pdfhttps://www.treasurer.ca.gov/ctcac/opportunity/final-opportunity-mapping-methodology.pdf.
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Table C-6 summarizes the data shown on the maps found in this section , comparing the adequate
sites for lower income to fair housing-related information.
Table C-6
Adequate Sites & Fair Housing Considerations
Total
Units
Minority
Concentration
Areas
Poverty
Concentration
Areas
R/ECAP
Areas
CTCAC High
and Highest
Resource
Areas
Low Income
Adequate Sites
4,5274,8574,
955
1,4964,0894,
950
1,3201,7626
24
N/A406
3,031768
Percentage 100% 3384%100% 2936%13% N/A8% 67%16%
Source: City of Chula Vista Development Services
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Housing that has been deed restricted for occupancy and affordability of lower income
households are located throughout the City. Affordable housing developments have been and
will continue to be built within the eastern areas of the City as a result of the City’s Balanced
Communities policy of the Housing Element, which seeks to incorporate a mix of housing for
various economic groups within larger, new residential developments. The eastern area of the
City is also identified as CTCAC High and Highest Resources Areas
Figure C-13: Lower Income Adequate Sites and Affordable Housing:
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The City’s Inventory for Low Income and Fair Housing located in Minority Concentration Areas
are thirty-three percent of the total units. These concentrations are mostly located in the western
side of Chula Vista where the majority of low-income families reside within the city.
Figure C-14: Minority Concentration Area and Lower Income Adequate Sites
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The City’s inventory of adequate sites for lower income housing and located in Poverty
Concentration Areas is twenty-nine percent of the total inventory of units. These concentrations
are located in the western area of Chula Vista where housing is older and consequently more
affordable.
Figure C-15: Poverty Concentration Areas and Lower Income Adequate Sites
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The City’s Inventory for Low Income and Fair Housing located in CTCAC High and Highest
Resources Areas (East Chula Vista) are substantially high at sixty seven percent of the total units.
These concentrations are due to resulting opportunities from the availability of vacant and large
sized parcel.
Figure C-16: CTCAC High and Highest Resource Areas
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Providing for an adequate supply of decent and affordable housing requires layering of funding
from various sources. The City of Chula Vista has access to a variety of existing and potential
funding sources available for affordable housing activities. The following section describes the
key local, state, County and federal resources currently used in Chula Vista to fund affordable
housing programs as well as social and community development activities within the city.
3.1 Federal Resources
Federal resources available to support development, rehabilitatio n, and subsidy of affordable
housing in Chula Vista include:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
The CDBG program provides funds for community development activities. The program is flexible
in that the funds can be used for a range of activities. The eligible activities include, but are not
limited to, acquisition and/or disposition of real estate or property, public facilities and
improvements, relocation, rehabilitation of housing, homeownership assistance, and clearance
activities.
The City of Chula Vista is an entitlement jurisdiction for CDBG funding. Annually, the City receives
approximately $2,000,000; however, appropriations for many domestic programs, such as CDBG,
are subject to change each year. Typically, the City expends CDBG funds for public services,
landlord tenant assistance, fair housing services, residential rehabilitation, capital improvement
projects, and administration.
HOME Funds
The HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) program is a flexible grant program, which is
awarded to the City on a formula basis for housing activities and takes into account local market
conditions, inadequate housing, poverty, and housing production costs. Its purpose is to expand
the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for very-low and low-income families
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and households. Eligible activities include acquisition, construction, rec onstruction and/or
rehabilitation of affordable rental or for -sale housing. Tenant based rental assistance, property
acquisition, site improvements, and other expenses relation to the provision of affordable
housing and/or special needs housing may also qualify under the HOME program.
The City of Chula Vista is an entitlement jurisdiction for HOME funding. Annually, the City receives
approximately $900,000; however, appropriations for many domestic programs, such as HOME,
are subject to change each year. In the recent past, HOME funds have been used to fund the
following services:
New construction of rental housing;
Down payment assistance; and,
Tenant based rental assistance.
Emergency Solution Grants.
This federally funded program is for use by states, metropolitan cities, and urban counties for the
rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters and for homeless
prevention activities. The City of Chula Vista is an entitlement jurisdiction for ESG funding and
receives approximately $90,000 annually. Appropriations for many domestic programs, such as
ESG, are subject to change each year. The City provides funding to South Bay Community Services
and its operation and services of emergency housing.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is a Federal government program to assist very
low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled with rent subsidy payments in privately owned
rental housing units. Section 8 participants are able to choose a ny housing that meets the
requirements of the program and are not limited to units located within subsidized housing
projects. They typically pay 30 to 40 percent of their income for rent and utilities. The County of
San Diego administers Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers within the City of Chula Vista.
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3.2 State and Local Resources
There are a variety of state and local resources that have been used for housing development
and rehabilitation for homeowners and renters as well as community development programs.
With the dissolution of redevelopment in February 2012 and shrinking of go vernmental funds,
fewer resources will be available in the future to accomplish the Housing goals, policies and
programs set forth in this Housing Element. Two of those resources are described in more detail
below.
Redevelopment Set-Aside Funds
In accordance with AB X1 26, as of February 1, 2012, redevelopments agencies in California are
dissolved and revenues were returned to the State of California through successor agencies.
Previously, Redevelopment Agencies were required to direct a minimum of 20 per cent of all gross
tax increment revenues generated within its Project Areas to a separate fund to be used
exclusively for the preservation, improvement, and expansion of the low and moderate income
housing supply within the community. Redevelopment Set-Aside funds represented the primary
funding source for local jurisdictions to provide for affordable housing for low and moderate
income households within their community. On an annual basis, approximately $3 million was
deposited by Chula Vista’s Redevelopment Agency into the Low-Moderate Income Housing Fund
for eligible housing activities.
The Housing Authority, as a successor housing agency, receives repayment on any loans
outstanding from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Set-Aside funds. Outstanding loan
obligations total approximately $27 million. Loans provided for the development of the
affordable housing developments will be repaid as stipulated within the associated loan
agreements and are expected to be paid over the life of the loans, typically 55 years. Loan
repayments will be used by the Housing Authority to enforce and monitor existing terms and
conditions associated with the loan and to create new housing opportunities as funds allow.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PHLA) Program
In September 2017, the California Legislature approved Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), known as the Building
Homes and Jobs Act (Act), which established a $75 recording fee on real estate documents to
increase the supply of affordable housing, with priority for those households at or below 60
percent of the AMI. The Act establishes the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program
administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The
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PLHA provides a permanent source of funding to cities and counties to help meet the unmet need
for affordable housing and increase the supply of affordable housing units.
Under the PLHA, funding is provided through formula grants to entitlement jurisdictions based
on the formula prescribed under federal law for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program over a five-year funding period, as well as through a competitive grant program
to non-entitlement jurisdictions. The City of Chula Vista is an entitlement jurisdiction and is
eligible to receive an estimated $5,000,000 or approximately $1 million annually, over the five -
year funding period beginning in FY 2019/2020. It is important to note that this is only an
estimate since annual PLHA amounts are subject to change. This is because funding for the PLHA
is generated through a fee on real estate transactions, which may fluctuate from year to year.
Affordable Housing Fund
The City has an Affordable Housing Fund using revenues primarily generated from the City’s
Balanced Communities Policy. The City’s Balanced Communities Policy provides the opportunity
to a developer to pay a fee in lieu of providing affordable units on site, as last resort option when
units cannot be newly constructed and/or acquired. The per -unit in-lieu fee is calculated on a
case-by-case basis, depending on the market conditions at the City. The affordable housing funds
collected are then applied and/or leveraged with additional funding sources to create affordable
housing in other locations. As of June 30, 2020, the City has a balance of approximately $1.1
million in the Affordable Housing Fund. However, this fund is inadequate to provide the “gap
financing” required to subsidize an affordable housing project. The lack of a local funding source
is probably the biggest obstacle to construction of affordable housing in Chula Vista.
Chula Vista Housing Authority
The Chula Vista Housing Authority (CVHA) was formed in 1993 to provide a vehicle for the City to
finance the creation and maintenance of affordable housing for lower income households. The
CVHA serves as the conduit bond issuer of tax-exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds/Notes
on behalf of private developers of qualifying affordable rental apartment projects. The
advantages of tax-exempt financing to developers include below-market interest rates, longer
loan terms, and access to Low-income Housing Tax Credits (Tax Credits) – features that are not
available with typical conventional multifamily housing mortgage loans.
Utilizing the CVHA’s tax-exempt borrowing status, the lower tax-exempt interest rate financing
(and making Federal four percent Tax Credits available) is passed on to developers of affordable
rental housing. The CVHA’s ability to issue tax-exempt bonds/notes is limited under the U.S.
Internal Revenue Code.
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Nonprofit and For-Profit Housing Developers
The City partners with a number of nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to provide
permanent affordable housing in the community. These include:
▪ Chelsea Investment Corporation
▪ Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation
▪ Meta Housing
▪ South Bay Community Services (SBCS); and
▪ MAAC Project.
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Grants and loans are available from HCD to create rental and homeownership opportunities for
Californians from all walks of life, including veterans, seniors, young families starting out, people
with disabilities, farmworkers, and individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness.
For a listing of active programs offered through HCD, visit their website at:
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/index.shtml.
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SUSTAINABILITY & CONSERVATION
The City of Chula Vista has been a nationally-recognized local government leader in promoting
environmental sustainability within its municipal operations and throughout the community. The
City’s diverse sustainability initiatives include policies and programs focusing on energy and water
conservation, materials management and recycling, storm water pollution prevention, alternative
transportation, habitat preservation, environmental education, and “green” economic
development. These sustainability initiatives, developed in partnership with other public agencies
and local stakeholder groups, provide numerous community co-benefits such as utility savings,
better air and water quality, reduced traffic congestion, local job creation, and improved quality
of life. The City’s Sustainability Commission provides a forum for ongoing public input and
transparency for the sustainability initiatives’ implementation as well.
Energy in its various forms (electricity, natural gas, transportations fuels, etc.) and water are
necessary to maintain our quality of life. They are used for drinking, cooking, landscaping,
transportation, lighting, water heating, appliances and space heating and cooling. But their costs
and high impacts of use demand that efforts be taken to reduce or minimize the overall level of
consumption while utilizing local renewable sources wherever possible. Conservation is an
important step in reducing the use of non-renewable fuels and imported water to maximize local
renewable resources. There are also several benefits associated with energy and water
conservation including improved air quality, lower energy costs, and increased local economic
development.
The City’s sustainability goals, stated in the Environmental Element of the General Plan, make
significant efforts to conserve resources in the City, thus reducing dependence on fossil fuels,
minimizing costs of renewable energy, and reducing the use of imported water. The City’s policies
related to sustainability include encouragement of the use of carbon free energy systems,
compact and complete urban design that minimizes the need for transportation trips, and
promotion of energy and water conserving standards and requirements for new construction and
significant remodels or additions. The City promotes energy efficiency, environmental
stewardship, and sustainability by requiring graywater stub outs in new Single-Family Homes and
streamlined permits (simplified the application or online submittal and reduced application turn-
around time) for solar photovoltaic systems, solar water heating home systems, and electric
vehicle supply equipment for home charging.
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Climate Action Plan
In particular, Chula Vista has been successfully implementing a Climate Action Plan si nce 2000 to
address the threat of climate change to the local community. The most recent Climate Action Plan
was adopted by City Council in 20 17 and includes 11 additional climate “mitigation” measures
designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This plan built off the progress of the 2000, 2011
and 2008 plans. The 11 climate actions, which are outlined below, include measures to improve
energy and water efficiency, expand renewable energy systems, mitigate urban heat island
effects, convert to more fuel efficient and alternative fuel vehicles, and design transit -friendly,
walkable communities. These efforts also align with state legislation such as Assembly Bill 32
(Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006) and its companion bill, Senate Bill 375.
Climate Action Plan Strategies
Water Education & Enforcement Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Water Efficiency Upgrades Robust Urban Forests
Water Reuse Plan & System
Installations
Complete Streets & Neighborhoods
Zero Waste Plan Transportation Demand Management
Energy Education & Enforcement Alternative Fuel Vehicle Readiness
Clean Energy Sources ---------------
Energy and water conservation are a core component to the City’s Climate Action Plan. Both
resources are vital to maintaining and improving the community’s quality of life and economic
development. As outlined within the Housing Element, the City promotes the efficient use of
energy and water to reduce long term operational costs of housing. By reducing operational
costs, housing becomes more affordable to the property owner and/or residents. Until more
stringent Climate Action Plan actions/measures are adopted, the City will enforce Title 24
Building Energy Standards. The City will continue strict enforcement of local and state energy
regulations for new residential construction and continue providing residents with information
on energy and water efficiency.
The following programs are implemented by the City and/or its regional partners to support the
Housing Element’s sustainability goals:
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Utility Programs
In an effort to increase the amount of local control and renewable energy, the City has joined a
Community Choice Aggregator called San Diego Community Power (SDCP). SDCP is expected to
begin serving customers in 2021 and has a goal to provide 100% clean electricity by 2035. Unless
SDCP applies to administer CPUC energy efficiency programs, their customers will still be eligible
for SDG&E programs.
SDG&E offers various energy focused programs to promote energy efficiency. One popular
program is the Energy Savings Assistance Program that offers income-qualified households
assistance to:
• Install improvements to help make the home more energy efficient;
• Help understand the best ways to save energy around the home; and
• Determine whether some of their appliances are eligible for free repairs or replacement.
Examples of free home improvements offered by SDG&E include attic insulation; door weather -
stripping and caulking; low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators; water heater blankets; energy
efficient lighting; and assistance in selecting energy-efficient appliances. Additionally, SDG&E
also provides the SDG&E Marketplace where residents and businesses can learn about energy
efficient appliances and applicable rebates.
The City helps publicize all utility programs, such as rebates and financing, on the City website, in
newsletters, on social media and in other outreach such as the Chula Vista Climate Action
Challenge. As SDG&E continues its process of transitioning the management of energy efficiency
programs to third party implementers, the City looks forward to partnering with those program
administrators in our community to ensure successful program roll out and implementation in
Chula Vista.
SoCal WaterSmart Program
This program, administered by the Metropolitan Water District and supported by local water
districts, provides rebates to residential and commercial properties that complete water
efficiency upgrades. Eligible indoor and outdoor efficiency upgrades include , but are not limited
to, high-efficiency clothes washers, rotating spray nozzles, and water-based irrigation controllers.
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AT RISK AFFORDABLE HOUSING
State law requires that the City identify,
analyze, and propose programs to
preserve existing multifamily rental
units that are eligible to convert to non-
low-income housing uses due to
termination of subsidy contract,
mortgage prepayment, or expiring use
restrictions during the next ten years.
Consistent with State law, this section
identifies publicly assisted housing units
in Chula Vista, analyzes their potential
to convert to market rate housing uses,
and analyzes the cost to preserve or
replace those units.
1.1 Publicly Assisted Housing
The City maintains programs to provide quality housing affordable to different income groups
for a healthy and sustainable community. Local affordable housing funds have been used to
assist in providing affordable housing. Table D-1 lists those projects in Chula Vista that are
required to be evaluated in the Housing Element. The Development Services Department
Housing Division staff monitors tenant and landlord compliance with affordability requirements
that stem from the City of Chula Vista’s (City) Balanced Communities (“Inclusionary Housing”)
Policy, Affordable Housing Density Bonus program, and financial support, including bond
financing, from the Chula Vista Housing Authority.
Two projects are eligible to convert to market-rate units due to expiring affordability
restrictions within 10 years and are considered to be “at risk.” Park Village Apartments for
families and Rolling Hills Garden apartments for seniors will be expiring within the next ten
years. At-risk units were developed under a State of California Housing and Community
Development Family Demonstration Program, with financial assistance from the City’s former
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Redevelopment Agency, and another under the City’s Balanced Communities Policy.
Table D-1
Summary of Affordable Housing Developments
Development Name Type Affordability
Expiration
Date
Funding Source Restricted
Units
Park Village Apts Family 6/4/2021 LIHTC/RDA/HCD Family Demonstration
Program
28
Rolling Hills Ranch Garden
Apts
Senior 55+ 3/22/2022 Inclusionary 104
Tavera Family 3/11/2033 Inclusionary 10
Village of Escaya Residences Family 9/25/2039 Inclusionary 30
Kingswood Manor Family 9/12/2049 Density Bonus 10
Casa Nueva Vida II Special Needs 11/14/2049 HOME and LOW MOD 12
Villa Serena Apts Senior 55+ 5/1/2051 LIHTC/Bond 131
Trolley Trestle Special Needs 12/7/2054 HOME/RDA 17
Sunrose Apts Family 12/1/2056 LIHTC/Bond 89
Harvest Ridge Apts Senior 55+ 12/1/2056 LIHTC/Bond 179
Brisa del Mar Family 5/12/2058 LIHTC/Bond/RDA/HOME/Joe Serna 105
Rancho Buena Vista Family 10/1/2058 LIHTC/BOND/Inclusionary 149
Teresina Apts Family 4/1/2061 Bond 90
Oxford Terrace Apts. Family 11/1/2062 LIHTC/Bond/Project Based Section 8
Vouchers
105
Seniors on Broadway Senior 62+ 1/15/2063 LIHTC/HOME 40
The Landings I Family 10/1/2063 LIHTC/Bond/MHP/HOME/Inclusionary 91
Los Vecinos Family 4/13/2064 LIHTC/RDA /Density Bonus 41
Colorado Apts Special Needs 3/30/2065 NSP 2
Glover Apts Special Needs 4/10/2065 NSP 4
Muncey Manor Special Needs 7/28/2065 CDBG 7
Palomar Apts Family 2/16/2066 LIHTC/Bond 0
The Landings II Family 6/30/2066 LIHTC/Bond/HOME/RDA/Inclusionary 141
Congregational Tower Senior 62+ 3/13/2068 Bond/LIHTC 184
Garden Villas Apts Senior 62+ 6/1/2069 LIHTC/Bond 99
Lofts on Landis Family 1/15/2071 HOME and NSP 31
Trolley Terrace Townhomes Family 1/18/2074 LIHTC/Bond/HOME 17
Cordova Apts Family 1/18/2074 LIHTC/Bond 39
St. Regis Apartments Family 6/27/2074 Bond/LIHTC/RDA 118
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Summary of Affordable Housing Developments
Development Name Type Affordability
Expiration
Date
Funding Source Restricted
Units
Duetta Family 12/31/2087 LIHTC/BOND/Inclusionary/HOME/RDA 86
Volta Senior 62+ 12/31/2087 LIHTC/BOND/Inclusionary/RDA 121
Casa Nueva Vida I Family 08/17/20231 13
Regency Special Needs 11/10/20281 HOME 1
Concord Special Needs 11/10/20281 HOME and LOW MOD 1
Dorothy Street Manor Family Perpetuity Public Housing 0
Town Center Manor Senior 62+ Perpetuity Public Housing 0
L Street Manor Family Perpetuity Public Housing 0
Melrose Manor Family Perpetuity Public Housing 0
Source: City of Chula Vista DSD Housing Division (2019)
1.2 Resources for Preserving Affordable Units
Available public and non-profit organizations
with funds available to preserve assisted
housing developments include San Diego
County, the City of Chula Vista and its Housing
Authority, and various non-profit developers,
including Wakeland Housing and
Development, Community Housing Works,
and Habitat for Humanity. Financial resources
available include bond financing, as well as
CDBG and HOME funds, and Balanced
Community funds. These options depend on
the availability of resources at the time the
development is eligible to convert to market-rate.
Lastly, the State of California Housing and Community Development Department regulates the
process that owners of assisted housing developments must follow when units are at risk of
1 Agreements provides for the extension of the restrictive covenants in additional 5 year increments.
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converting to market-rate. In accordance with State Law, if an owner of an assisted housing
development decides to terminate a subsidy contract, dispose of the assisted housing
development, or if the rental restrictions will expire, the owner must first contact an entity that
is qualified to preserve at-risk housing and provide a notice of an opportunity for that qualified
entity to offer purchase of the property, in an effort to preserve affordability of the property.
The State maintains a list of Qualified Entities who are interested in purchasing assisted
multifamily housing projects. The current list of Qualified Entities, HCD’s current list of Qualified
Entities, HPD 00-01 (XLS) , is periodically updated. For more information related to
preservation of multifamily affordable housing stock, please visit the HCD’s website at
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/preserving-existing-affordable-housing.shtml.
1.3 Preservation Strategies
The appropriate preservation options depend largely on the type of project at risk and the type
of financing used to make the units affordable. Options to preserve units could i nvolve
providing financial incentives to the project owners to extend low -income use restrictions,
purchasing affordable housing units by a non -profit or public agency, or providing local
subsidies to offset the difference between affordable and market rate.
Local Rental Subsidy
An option for preserving the 130 units at-risk during the planning period is to provide a local
rental subsidy to residents. This method would be utilized to retain the affordability of the
units via the provision of assistance to residents when their affordable units convert to market
rate. State or local rent subsidies can be utilized to maintain the affordability of these units.
Such subsidies can be a in a form of a voucher or payment similar to the Section 8 program. To
determine the need subsidy, Fair Market Rates were compared to “affordable rents”, as
defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 50053. Table D-2 provides an estimate of
the required subsidy by unit type.
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ESTIMATED MONTHLY SUBSIDY TO PRESERVE “AT-RISK” UNITS
Unit Size FMR Affordable
Rent2
Difference Number of
Units
Monthly
Subsidy
Annual
Subsidy
Studio $1,404 $973.00 $431.00 0 $0 $0
1-Bdrm $1,566 $1,112.00 $454.00 96 $43,584 $523,008
2-Bdrms $2,037 $1,251.00 $786.00 27 $21,222 $254,664
3-Bdrms $2,894 $1,390.00 $1,504.00 9 $13,536 $162,432
TOTAL 132 $78,342 $940,104
55 year subsidy $51,705,720
Notes:
2 Units are assumed as occupied by low income households with affordable rent calculated at 30% of income.
Source: HUD Income Limits and FMR (2020)
1.4 Replacement Cost Analysis
A general rule of thumb suggests that the cost of preserving existing units is more cost effective
than replacing units through new construction. Replacement of these units with rehabilitated
units may be cost effective in some instances.
Based upon information provided by the local
development community, brokers and housing
developers, replacement costs for multi-family
units have been estimated. Construction cost
estimates include all hard and soft cost
associated with construction in addition to per
unit land costs. The analysis assumes the
replacement units are garden style apartments
with parking provided on-site. Square footage
has been estimated as the average unit size per
the prevailing sales in the region. Land costs
have been determined on a per unit basis. Table
D-3 provides a summary of estimated
replacement costs per unit.
Table D-3
REPLACEMENT COSTS BY UNIT TYPE
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Unit Size Cost per Square
Foot ($)3
Avg Sq
Ft/Unit
Replacement
Cost per Unit2
Number of
Units
Total Replacement
Cost
Studio $385 500 $192,500 0 $0
1-Bdrm $385 700 $269,500 96 $25,872,000
2-Bdrms $385 900 $346,500 27 $9,355,500
3-Bdrms $385 1,100 $423,500 9 $3,811,500
132 $39,039,000
Notes:
3 Cost Analysis based on average total development cost per unit for projects financed by the Chula Vista Housing Authority during 2019-
2020.
Source: City of Chula Vista DSD Housing Division (2020)
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1.0 AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR
HOUSING (AFFH) ASSESSMENT
A. Introduction and Overview of AB 686
In 2017, Assembly Bill 686 (AB 686) introduced an obligation to affirmatively further fair housing
(AFFH) into California state law. AB 686 defined “affirmatively further fair housing” to mean
“taking meaningful actions, in addition to combat discriminatio n, that overcome patterns of
segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to
opportunity” for persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other protected classes. The Bill
added an assessment of fair housing to the Housing Element which includes the following
components:
• A summary of fair housing issues and assessment of the jurisdiction’s fair housing
enforcement and outreach capacity;
• An analysis of segregation patterns and disparities in access to opportunities,
• An assessment of contributing factors; and
• An identification of fair housing goals and actions.
B. Assessment of Fair Housing Issues
Chula Vista was originally an agricultural community whose economic focus shifted away from agriculture
when the presence of numerous military installations in the country contributed to a population growth
following World War II. Chula Vista’s orchards and farms were gradually displaced by housing, businesses,
and schools to meet the needs of its growing population. Although much of Chula Vista is comprised of
established stable neighborhoods of mostly single-family residences, the General Plan, Land Use Plan
targets accommodating future growth through infill development and development in master planned
communities to provide a greater variety of housing options. Infill development is directed to the
Northwest, Bayfront, and Southwest Planning Areas, west of Interstate 805 and utilizes existing
infrastructure to increase residential densities, taking advantage of existing and future transit and
revitalizing existing commercial areas. Master planned communities are planned for in the East Planning
Area, east of Interstate 805. Additionally, Chula Vista has identified areas for increased development at
various densities to allow various degrees of growth. These include Focused Areas of Change, Transitional
Areas, and Stable Residential Neighborhoods.
Focused Area of Change are areas targeted for more intensive development, revitalization and/or
redevelopment and are in portions of the Northwest, Bayfront, Southwest and East Planning Areas. These
areas within Chula Vista can best accommodate growth and redevelopment through opportunities for
mixed use development and higher housing densities. Transitional areas are where significant General
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Plan changes are not proposed, but where infill redevelopment, and/or revitalization activities may still
occur. Stable Residential Neighborhoods are designated, zoned, and completely developed with single-
family dwellings, with some multi-family neighborhoods mixed in. The use and intensity within Stable
Residential Neighborhoods will not change much, however, revitalization and growth are still expected
through the addition of Accessory Dwelling Units, home additions, reconstruction, and rehabilitation
activities, further opening opportunities for a variety of housing options at a diversity of income points
throughout the City. For additional information, please see the Chula Vista General Plan, Land Use and
Transportation Element (Chapter 5).
1. Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach
San Diego County jurisdictions are served by two fair housing service providers, CSA San Diego
(CSA) and Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD), that investigate and resolve discrimination
complaints, conduct discrimination auditing and testing, and education and outreach, including
the dissemination of fair housing information such as written material, workshops, and seminars.
These service providers also provide landlord/tenant counseling, which is another fair h ousing
service that involves informing landlords and tenants of their rights and responsibilities under
fair housing law and other consumer protection regulations, as well as mediating disputes
between tenants and landlords. As shown on the City’s website and the 2020 AI, the City of Chula
Vista has committed to enforcing federal and State fair housing laws including the federal Fair
Housing Act and California Fair Employment and Housing Act of 1959 which protects individuals
from discrimination on the basis of ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, familial status, and source of income.
Chula Vista is served by CSA for fair housing services, including outreach and education.
Between 2014 and 2019, CSA served 6,279 San Diego Cou nty residents, including 1,329 Chula
Vista residents. Of the clients CSA served in San Diego County, 83% were extremely low income
(earning less than 30% of the area median income), and 12% were low income (earning
between 30% and 50% of the area median income).
In 2018, CSA received a $300,000 Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) grant from HUD to carry
out investigations and other enforcement activities to prevent or eliminate discriminatory
housing practices. CSA’s efforts during the last year included the following cases that were
specific to the City of Chula Vista:
Assisted a disabled female who was denied rental of a unit on the grounds of her
disability and having an emotional support animal. CSA advocated her Fair Housing
rights through Reasonable Accommodation. In addition, CSA reported the violation to
DFEH.
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Assisted a single mother with a disabled daughter who was refused rental at a mobile
home park due to 55+ age occupancy rules. CSA started advocating for this case.
Assisted an elderly Asian-American male discriminated against on religion and national
origin. CSA referred this violation of Fair Housing Rights violations to HUD.
Assisted a male head of household refused tenancy in a low -income housing
development based on familial Status. CSA advocated mediation and a resolution with
management.
The City of Chula Vista’s Housing Division continues to support CSA by allocating $60,000 in
annual CDBG funding. This is an increase over previous allocations. The City will continue to fund
CSA efforts with CDBG funding on an annual basis through the eight years of this hou sing
element. This additional funding source will support the activities and efforts identified in the
City’s 2021-2019 Housing Element.
HUD maintains a record of all housing discrimination complaints filed in local jurisdictions. These
grievances can be filed on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, familial
status and retaliation. From October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2019, 414 fair housing complaints
in San Diego County were filed with HUD. Only 7% (29 cases) were filed by Chula Vista residents.
In the County and City of Chula Vista, disability-related discrimination was the most commonly
reported—comprising 53% of all cases in the County and 51.4% of Chula Vista cases. In Chula
Vista, five discrimination cases were filed on the basis of familial status (14.3%), four on the basis
of retaliation (11.4%), three on the basis of national origin (8.6%), and two on the basis of race
(5.7%).
The 2020 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (Regional AI) cited that
between FY 2015 and FY 2020, eight sites in Chula Vista tested for discrimination based on race,
familial status, disability, and gender. Of the eight sites tested, one showed differential treatment
based on race, four were inconclusive, and three showed no differential treatment.
The 2020 Regional AI found that outreach services were also inadequate in the region as
residents may find it hard to navigate the service system and identify the appropriate agency to
contact. The City of Chula Vista advertises fair housing services through placement of a fair
housing services brochure at public counters and includes a link to CSA on its website. The Chula
Vista City website also includes a description on how to file a discrimination complaint.
2. Integration and Segregation
Race and Ethnicity
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Ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related
fair housing concerns, as it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such
as household size, locational preferences, and mobility. According to the 201 5-2019 American
Community Survey (ACS), approximately 83.2% of the Chula Vista population belongs to a racial
or ethnic minority group, an increase from 77.8% during the 2006-2010 ACS. Chula Vista has a
much larger racial/ethnic minority population compared to the County, where only 54.4% of
residents belong to a racial/ethnic minority group.
HUD tracks racial or ethnic dissimilarity trends for Chula Vista and the San Diego County region.
Dissimilarity indices show the extent of distribution between two groups, in this case
racial/ethnic groups, across census tracts. The following shows how HUD views various levels of
the index:
• <40: Low Segregation
• 40-54: Moderate Segregation
• >55: High Segregation
The indices for Chula Vista and San Diego County from 1990 to 2020 are shown in Table 1-1Table
Dissimilarity between non-White and White communities in Chula Vista and throughout the San
Diego County region has worsened since 1990. However, segregation is significantly lower for all
racial/ethnic groups in Chula Vista compared to the County. Based on HUD’s definition of the
various levels of the index, segregation between all racial/ethnic groups is low. Countywide,
segregation is considered moderate for all racial/ethnic groups.
Ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related
fair housing concerns, as it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such
as household size, locational preferences, and mobility. Figure 1-1Figure 1-1Figure 1-1 compares
minority concentrations in Chula Vista in 2010 and 2018. Chula Vista has seen an increase in
racial/ethnic minority populations Citywide. Currently, nearly all block groups in the City have
minority populations over 81%. In 2010, racial/ethnic minority concentrations ranged from 21 to
60% in most block groups. There is currently only one block group in the City with a minority
concentration below 61%, located in the no rthwestern section of the City.
Table 1-1: Racial/Ethnic Dissimilarity Index
1990 2000 2010 2020
Chula Vista
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Non-White/White 17.81 20.12 20.26 21.39
Black/White 27.83 24.60 23.36 26.86
Hispanic/White 20.08 25.05 22.97 23.91
Asian or Pacific Islander/White 23.26 29.21 31.03 34.79
San Diego County
Non-White/White 43.40 45.18 42.85 46.42
Black/White 58.00 53.80 48.37 54.08
Hispanic/White 45.22 50.59 49.61 51.74
Asian or Pacific Islander/White 48.06 46.83 44.38 49.75
Source: HUD AFFH Database, 2020.
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Figure 1-1: (A) Racial/Ethnic Minority Concentrations (2010)
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(B) Racial/Ethnic Minority Concentrations (2018)
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2021.
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Disability
According to the 2015-2019 ACS, approximately 9.7% of Chula Vista residents experience a
disability, compared to 9.9% Countywide. Since the 2008-2012 ACS, the disabled population in
Chula Vista and the County has increased slightly from 8.9% and 9.3%, respectively. As shown in
Figure 1-2Figure 1-2Figure 1-2 Census tracts with a higher percentage of persons with disabilities
concentrated in the northern and western sections of the City. Since the 2010-2014 ACS,
concentrations of persons with disabilities have decreased in the northwestern section of the
City, but increased tracts along the northern City boundary and in some tracts in the central
western areas of the City.
Familial Status
Familial status refers to the presence of children under the age of 18, whether the child is
biologically related to the head of household, and the martial status of the head of households.
Families with children may face housing discrimination by landlords who fear that children will
cause property damage. Some landlords may have cultural biases against children of the opposite
sex sharing a bedroom. Differential treatments such as limiting the number of children in a
complex or confining children to a specific location are also fair housing concerns. Approximately
40.1% of Chula Vista households have one or more children under the age of 18. The City’s share
of households with children is higher than the County (29.7%), and the neighboring cities of El
Cajon (35.7%), Imperial Beach (29.7%), La Mesa (26%), National City (30.7%), and the City of San
Diego (26.5%).
Single parent households are also protected by fair housing law. Approximately 11% of
households in the City are single-parent households compared to only 8% Countywide. Female-
headed households with children require special consideration and assistance because of their
greater need for affordable housing and accessible day care, health care, and other supportiv e
services. Over 8% of households in Chula Vista are single female-headed households with
children, more than the 5.7% throughout the County. As shown in Figure 1-3Figure 1-3Figure 1-3
side of the City has higher concentrations of Children in married -couple households. Figure
shows the percentage of Children in female-headed households. Four tracts in the northwestern
section of the City and one tract in the southwestern section of the City have higher populations
of Children in female-headed households compared to the rest of the City. Between 40 and 60%
of children in these tracts live in female -headed households.
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Figure 1-2: (A) Concentration of Persons with Disabilities (2010-2014)
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(B) Concentration of Persons with Disabilities (2015-2019)
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2010-2014 & 2015-2019 ACS, 2021.
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Figure 1-3: Percent of Children in Married Couple Households
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2015-2019 ACS, 2021.
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Figure 1-4: Percent of Children in Female-Headed Households
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2015-2019 ACS, 2021.
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Income
Identifying low- or moderate-income (LMI) geographies and individuals is important to overcome
patterns of segregation. HUD’s 2013-2017 CHAS data (Table 1-2Table 1-2Table 1-2) shows that
households earn 80 percent or less than the area median family income and are considered lower
income, slightly higher than 43% of households Countywide. According to the 2015-2019 ACS,
the median household income in Chula Vista is $81,272, higher than $78,980 for the County.
Table 1-2: Income Level Distribution
Income Category
Chula Vista San Diego County
Households Percent Households Percent
<30% HAMFI 11,735 15.0% 155,060 13.9%
31-50% HAMFI 10,220 13.0% 136,890 12.3%
51-80% HAMFI 13,820 17.6% 186,170 16.7%
81-100% HAMFI 8,130 10.4% 112,015 10.1%
>100% HAMFI 34,560 44.0% 521,600 46.9%
Total 78,475 100.0% 1,111,740 100.0%
Source: HUD CHAS data (2013-2017 ACS), 2020.
Figure 1-5Figure 1-5Figure 1-5 shows the Lower and Moderate Income (LMI) areas in the City by
census tract. HUD defines a LMI area as a census tract or block group where over 51 percent of
the population is LMI. Tracts with higher LMI populations are most concentrated on the western
side of the City, where LMI households account for 50 to 100% of the tract population. Tracts in
the central and eastern areas have significantly lower concentrations of LMI households .
As shown in Figure 1-6Figure 1-6, the concentration of LMI households on the western side of
the City correlates with the location of public housing buildings and subsidized housing units. The
Town Center Manor public housing buildings are all located on this side of the City, including the
Towncentre project (59 units), L Street projects (16 units), Dorothy projects (22 units), and
Melrose projects (24 units). Subsidized housing units are also more prevalent in this section of
the City. Mobile home parks, which typically serve lower income populations, are also more
concentrated in this area of the City (Figure 1-7Figure 1-7).
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Figure 1-5: Concentration of LMI Households
Source: HCD Data Viewer, HUD LMI Database, 2021.
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Figure 1-665: Concentration of LMI HouseholdsPublic Housing Buildings and Subsidized
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2021 CHPC, 2022.
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Figure 1-7: Mobile Home Parks
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2018 HIFLD, 2022.
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3. Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty
Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs)
In an effort to identify racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs), HUD has
identified census tracts with a majority non -White population (greater than 50 percent) with a
poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent or is three times the average tract poverty rate for the
metro/micro area, whichever threshold is lower. According to HUD’s 2020 R/ECAP mapping tool
based on the 2009-2013 ACS, there is currently one R/ECAPs in Chula Vista located within Census
Tract (CT) 125.01. This R/ECAPs is shown in Figure 1-8Figure 1-8Figure 1-6 (A) below. There are
units within the R/ECAP consisting of single -family homes (11%), multi-family units (50%) and
mobile home spaces (39%), as itemized in Figure 1-6 (B).
There are approximately 1,200 households within this CT. The median household income is
$31,554. This is approximately two-fifths of the average household income in the City of Chula
Vista, which is $81,272. Approximately 32.5% of these households are below the poverty line.
This is more than triple the citywide poverty rate of 9.6%. In addition to the high rate of poverty,
this CT also has a disabled population between 10 and 20% and a concentration of children in
female-headed households between 40 and 60% (see Figure 1-2Figure 1-2Figure 1-2 and Figure
While the land uses within the census tract are privately held, the City is investing in the area
surrounding the census tract through various infrastructure projects, including but not limited
to:
F Street Promenade (over $6 million) will implement a streetscape master plan for a 1.25 -
mile-long segment of F Street from Third Avenue to Bay Boulevard. Designed using the
principles of "complete streets,” a balanced, connected, safe, and convenient transportation
network designed to serve all users via walking, biking, public transit, and driving will link
downtown’s Village District and Civic Center with the City's up and coming Bayfront. Work
includes removal of abandoned railroad tracks and undergrounding of utilities. Located along
northern border of CT.
Bike Lanes of Broadway (approximately $300,000) installed traffic calming measures to
provide bike lanes and improved pedestrian experiences along the Broadway corridor.
Located along eastern border of CT.
Broadway/F Street & Broadway/G Street Intersection Traffic Signal upgrades ($847,000).
Located along eastern border of CT.
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CV Senior Connect will launch in early 2022 as a new electric mobility option to provide door
to door on demand weekday service for free to seniors in Northwest Chula Vista. The project
is made possible through the Clean Mobility O ptions voucher program and local foundation
funding (nearly $2 million).
Chula Vista Bayfront project will advance construction of a world -class hotel and convention
center on the 535-acre bayfront development site. Approximately 230 acres (more than 40 %)
of the project’s total acreage is dedicated to parks, open space and habitat
restoration/preservation; with 130 acres identified for new parks and open space. These
areas will include promenades, bike trails and other public access areas linking the ent ire
bayfront. In the project’s first 20 years, it will generate approximately $1.3 billion for the
regional economy, including more than $11.5 million in annual tax revenues. It also will create
more than 2,200 permanent jobs, nearly 7,000 construction j obs and numerous indirect jobs.
Located to the west of the CT and connected by both F and H Streets.
In addition, various controls and programs are in place to assist residents in this area, including:
Chula Vista Municipal Code 9.50 “Mobilehome Park Spac e Rent Review” provides rent control
for existing residents through a formula based permissive rent increase annually.
Chula Vista Municipal Code 9.40 “Mobilehome Housing Assistance” identifies protections for
residents in the case of a park closure, inc luding reasonable relocation assistance.
Community Housing Improvement Program (“CHIP”) provides grants or loans to eligible
residents for single-family and mobilehome repairs.
As identified in Table 1-18, specific outreach will be targeted to the CT, in cluding but not limited
to:
Fair Housing Education – The Fair Housing provider contract will be expanded to include
direct mailers to all residents in the CT during 2022 and at least three educational events
shall be held within the CT during the planning period.
Housing Choice Vouchers – The City will request from the County on an annual basis
utilization within the CT and analyze any trends. Additional marketing material for small
area Fair Market Rents or mobility options shall be provided, includin g but not limited to
the County security deposit assistance program.
Anti-Displacement – In early 2022 City Council will consider adoption of an ordinance to provide
greater protections to Chula Vista tenants related to evictions and anti -harassment.
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Figure 1-886 (A): Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty
Source: HCD Data Viewer, HUD R/ECAP Database, 2021.
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(B) Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty
180 Single-Family Homes 797 Multi-Family Units 619 Mobile home Spaces
168 Holiday Garden Condos
8 Duplexes
4 Single-Family + 1 ADU
41 Cambridge Apartments
125 Park Regency Apartments
33 Pine Tree Plaza Apartments
77 St. Thomas Apartments
76 Broadway Trailer Park
126 Cabrillo Mobile Lodge
61 Flamingo Trailer Park
30 Mohawk Trailer Park
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132 S. Bay Towers Apartments
33 Sunnyside Manor Apartments
352 Vistan Apartments
4 Unnamed
134 Rose Arbor Trailer Park
192 Terry’s Mobilehome Park
Source: CVMapper, City of Chula Vista, 2022.
Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (RCAAs)
While racially concentrated areas of poverty and segregation (R/ECAPs) have long been the focus
of fair housing policies, racially concentrated areas of affluence (RCAAs) must also be analyzed to
ensure housing is integrated, a key to fair housing choice. A HUD Policy Paper defines racially
concentrated areas of affluence as affluent, White communities.1 According to this report,
Whites are the most racially segregated group in the United States and “in the same way
neighborhood disadvantage is associated with concentrated poverty and high concentrations of
people of color, conversely, distinct advantages are associated with residence in affluent, White
communities.” Based on their research, HCD defines RCAAs as census tracts where 1) 80 percent
or more of the population is white, and 2) the median household income is $125,000 or greater
(slightly more than double the national median household income in 2016).
Figure 1-9Figure 1-9Figure 1-7 shows predominantly White populations by census tract and
median income by block group. There are only three White majority tracts in Chula Vista located
along the northern City boundary. The White predominant tract in the northeastern corner of
the City also has a median income exceeding $125,000 and is t herefore considered a RCAA. The
median income on the eastern side of the City is generally higher than the western side, where
most block groups have a median income below the 2020 State average of $84,100 .
1 Goetz, Edward G., Damiano, A., & Williams, R. A. (2019) Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence: A Preliminary Investigation .’
Published by the Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research (21,1, 99-124).
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Figure 1-997: White Predominant Areas
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2021.
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Figure 1-10108: Median Income
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2015-2019 ACS, 2021.
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4. Access to Opportunities
HUD developed an index for assessing fair housing by informing communities about disparities
in access to opportunity based on race/ethnicity and poverty status. Table 1-3Table 1-3Table 1-3
for the following opportunity indicator indices (values range from 0 to 100):
• Low Poverty Index: The higher the score, the less exposure to poverty in a
neighborhood.
• School Proficiency Index: The higher the score, the higher the school system quality
is in a neighborhood.
• Labor Market Engagement Index: The higher the score, the higher the labor force
participation and human capital in a neighborhood.
• Transit Trips Index: The higher the trips transit index, the more likely residents in that
neighborhood utilize public transit.
• Low Transportation Cost Index: The higher the index, the lower the cost of
transportation in that neighborhood.
• Jobs Proximity Index: The higher the index value, the better access to employment
opportunities for residents in a neighborhood.
• Environmental Health Index: The higher the value, the better environmental quality
of a neighborhood.
In Chula Vista, Hispanic residents are most likely to be impacted by poverty, low labor market
participation, and poor environmental quality. Native American residents experience the lowest
school proficiency and Asian residents have the least access to employment opportunities. Asian
or Pacific Islander communities scored the highest in low poverty, school proficiency, labor
market, and environmental health. Black residents are most likely to use public transit and have
low transportation costs.
Unlike Chula Vista, White San Diego County residents are least likely to be exposed to poverty,
most likely to live near high quality school systems, have the highest labor market participation
rate, have the greatest access to employment opportunities, and live in areas with the best
environmental quality. In general, racial/ethnic minorities in Chula Vista are exposed to less
poverty, better education systems and higher labor market participation rates than the County
as a whole.
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Table 1-3: HUD Opportunity Indicators by Race/Ethnicity
Low
Poverty
School
Proficiency
Labor
Market Transit
Low
Transportation
Cost
Jobs
Proximity
Environmental
Health
Chula Vista
Total Population
White, Non-Hispanic 61.91 62.74 49.09 74.77 70.25 21.24 32.43
Black, Non-Hispanic 56.81 66.26 48.39 75.71 72.34 22.03 31.32
Hispanic 51.71 60.52 39.70 78.55 74.67 22.43 28.97
Asian or Pacific Islander,
Non-Hispanic 65.41 72.80 59.44 72.88 68.42 18.17 32.99
Native American, Non-
Hispanic 53.58 59.33 39.86 77.55 74.21 24.15 30.76
Population below federal poverty line
White, Non-Hispanic 52.71 61.66 43.12 78.27 74.67 25.13 31.41
Black, Non-Hispanic 41.35 53.73 33.10 81.63 80.24 30.30 25.58
Hispanic 38.87 56.68 29.25 82.26 79.43 27.74 26.99
Asian or Pacific Islander,
Non-Hispanic 48.83 57.50 35.47 83.01 77.54 19.62 24.94
Native American, Non-
Hispanic 53.15 65.06 48.23 77.45 73.97 25.63 31.29
San Diego County
Total Population
White, Non-Hispanic 62.30 66.77 61.57 77.90 71.47 54.48 38.38
Black, Non-Hispanic 46.12 48.00 40.77 82.15 75.96 37.78 28.99
Hispanic 42.53 46.46 38.42 79.79 75.05 36.29 30.95
Asian or Pacific Islander,
Non-Hispanic 61.36 64.95 60.15 81.51 72.76 48.82 35.24
Native American, Non-
Hispanic 50.17 51.21 42.64 72.00 67.42 45.84 43.36
Population below federal poverty line
White, Non-Hispanic 53.18 60.79 56.51 81.27 76.56 54.09 36.15
Black, Non-Hispanic 32.32 40.63 32.33 87.37 81.22 37.19 25.75
Hispanic 32.09 39.80 31.36 82.71 78.61 36.32 28.83
Asian or Pacific Islander,
Non-Hispanic 53.63 62.27 57.50 86.93 80.17 56.79 34.55
Native American, Non-
Hispanic 38.86 44.40 42.37 78.76 75.30 41.11 36.24
Source: HUD AFFH Database, 2020.
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To assist in this analysis, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the
California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) convened in the California Fair Housing Task
Force (Task Force) to “provide research, evidence-based policy recommendations, and other
strategic recommendations to HCD and other related state agencies/departments to further the
fair housing goals (as defined by HCD).” The Task force has created Opportunity Maps to identify
resource levels across the state “to accompany new policies aimed at increasing access to high
opportunity areas for families with children in housing financed with 9% Lo w Income Housing Tax
Credits (LIHTCs)”. These opportunity maps are made from composite scores of three different
domains made up of a set of indicators. Based on these domain scores, tracts are categorized as
Highest Resource, High Resource, Moderate Resource, Moderate Resource (Rapidly Changing),
Low Resource, or areas of High Segregation and Poverty. Table 1-4Table 1-4Table 1-4 shows the
Table 1-4: Domains and List of Indicators for Opportunity Maps
Domain Indicator
Economic
Poverty
Adult education
Employment
Job proximity
Median home value
Environmental CalEnviroScreen 3.0 pollution Indicators and values
Education
Math proficiency
Reading proficiency
High School graduation rates
Student poverty rates
Poverty and Racial
Segregation
Poverty: tracts with at least 30% of population under federal
poverty line
Racial Segregation: Tracts with location quotient higher than
1.25 for Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, or all people of color in
comparison to the County
Source: CA Fair Housing Task Force, Methodology for TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, December 2020.
Opportunity map scores for Chula Vista census tracts are presented in Figure 1-11Figure
1-11Figure 1-9. A majority of the eastern side of the City is categorized as High Resource, the
central section of the City is generally categorized as Moderate Resource, and much of the
western side is Low Resource. There are three tracts that are categorized as areas of High
Segregation and Poverty, all located on the western side of Chula Vista. As described previously,
the western side of the City also has areas with higher concentrations of children in f emale-
headed households, LMI households, and median incomes below the 2020 State median (see
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Figure 1-4Figure 1-4Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5Figure 1-5Figure 1-5, and Figure 1-10Figure 1-10Figure
The individual scores for the domains described above (economic, environment, and education)
are further detailed in the following sections.
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Figure 1-11119: TCAC Opportunity Areas - Composite Score
Source: HCD Data Viewer, TCAC Opportunity Maps, 2021.
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Economic
As described previously, the Fair Housing Task Force calculates economic scores based on
poverty, adult education, employment, job proximity, and median home values. According to the
2021 Task Force maps presented in Figure 1-12Figure 1-12Figure 1-10, tracts with the lowest
concentrated on the western side of the City. The tracts with the highest economic scores are
located in the northeastern section of the City. As discussed above, many of the tracts on the
western side are Low Resource areas or areas of high segregation and poverty.
Education
As described above, the Fair Housing Task Force determines education scores based o n math and
reading proficiency, high school graduation rates, and student poverty rates. Areas with lower
education scores, shown in Figure 1-13Figure 1-13Figure 1-11, are generally concentrated in the
of the City. The eastern side of the City generally received higher education scores exceeding
0.50. The tracts with lower education scores on the western end of the City also received lower
economic scores and are categorized as Low Resource.
Environmental
Environmental health scores are determined by the Fair Housing Task Force based on
CalEnviroScreen 3.0 pollution indicators and values. Figure 1-14Figure 1-14Figure 1-12 shows
western, eastern, and southern City boundaries have the lowest environmental scores. Tracts in
the central and northern parts of Chula Vista have slightly better environmental quality than the
rest of the City. The tracts with low environmental scores along the western border also received
low economic and education scores and are considered Low Resource areas. The areas along the
southern and eastern borders, however, have higher economic and education scores and are
mostly categorized as Moderate or High Resource areas.
Transportation
All Transit explores metrics that reveal the social and economic impact of transit, specifically
looking at connectivity, access to jobs, and frequency of service.2 Chula Vista’s All Transit
Performance score of 5.7 is lower than the surrounding jurisdictions of Imperial Beach (6.7), El
Cajon (6.9), La Mesa (7.9), National City (7.9), and the City of San Diego (6.0), but higher than the
Countywide score of 5.3. The City’s score of 5.7 illustrates a moderate combination of trips per
week and number of jobs accessible that enable a moderate number of people to take transit to
2 AllTransit Metrics. https://alltransit.cnt.org/metrics/. Accessed June 2021.
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work. Chula Vista has a slightly higher proportion of commuters that use transit (3.54%) than the
County (3.28%).
HUD’s Job Proximity Index, described previously, can be used to show transportation need
geographically. Block groups with lower jobs proximity indices are located further from
employment opportunities and have a higher need for transportation. As described in Table
Chula Vista residents, regardless of race or ethnicity, have less access to employment
opportunities compared to residents Countywide. As shown in Figure 1-15Figure 1-15Figure
block groups in the City are the furthest from employment opportunities. Block groups in the
northwestern section of the City are located closest to emplo yment opportunities. Despite the
increased access to jobs, the areas in the northwest part of the City are considered Low Resource.
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Figure 1-121210: TCAC Opportunity Areas - Economic Score
Source: HCD Data Viewer, TCAC Opportunity Maps, 2021.
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Figure 1-131311: TCAC Opportunity Areas - Education Score
Source: HCD Data Viewer, TCAC Opportunity Maps, 2021.
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Figure 1-141412: TCAC Opportunity Areas - Environmental Score
Source: HCD Data Viewer, TCAC Opportunity Maps, 2021.
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Figure 1-151513: Jobs Proximity Index
Source: HCD Data Viewer, HUD Opportunity Indicators, 2021.
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5. Disproportionate Housing Needs
Housing problems for Chula Vista were calculated using HUD’s 2020 Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data based on the 2013 -2017 ACS. Table 1-5Table 1-5Table 1-5
households by race and ethnicity and presence of housing problems for Chula Vista and San Diego
County households. The following conditions are considered housing problems:
• Substandard Housing (incomplete plumbing or kitchen facilities)
• Overcrowding (more than 1 person per room)
• Cost burden (housing costs greater than 30%)
In Chula Vista, 37% of owner-occupied households and 64.1% of renter-occupied households
have one or more housing problem. The City has a higher proportion of households with a
housing problem compared to the County, where 33.9% of owner-occupied households and
57.1% of renter-occupied households experience a housing problem. In Chula Vista, Pacific
Islander renters experience housing problems at the highest rate (71%), however none of the
150 owner-occupied Pacific Islander households experience a housing problem. Black owner
households, Pacific Islander renter households, and Hispanic owner and renter house holds all
have housing problems exceeding the City average.
Table 1-5: Housing Problems by Race/Ethnicity
With Housing Problem White Black Asian Am. Ind Pac.
Isldr. Hispanic Other All
Chula Vista
Owner-Occupied 28.6% 55.2% 36.5% 10.0% 0.0% 41.5% 44.0% 37.0%
Renter-Occupied 54.5% 56.2% 60.1% 27.3% 71.0% 68.6% 49.0% 64.1%
San Diego County
Owner-Occupied 31.2% 39.7% 33.6% 25.2% 31.5% 43.0% 35.6% 33.9%
Renter-Occupied 50.9% 62.3% 51.1% 52.0% 60.9% 67.1% 55.2% 57.1%
Source: HUD CHAS Data (2013-2017 ACS), 2020.
Cost Burden
Cost burden by tenure based on HUD CHAS data is shown in Table 1-6Table 1-6Table 1-6. Pacific
Islander and Hispanic renter households have the highest rate of cost burden in the City (71%
and 59.9%, respectively). Cost burden amongst owner -households, regardless of race or
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ethnicity, is lower than renter-households. Pacific Islander and American Indian owner-occupied
households have the lowest instance of cost burden Citywide.
Figure 1-16Figure 1-16Figure 1-14 compares overpayment by tenure over time using the 2010-
2014 and 2015-2019 ACS. Overpayment for homeowners has decreased in most tracts in the
central and eastern sections of the City. The proportion of overpaying homeowners on the
western side of the City has increased in some tracts but decreased in others. The tracts along
the northwestern City boundary specifically have seen an increase in overpaying owners since
the 2010-2014 ACS. Overpayment by renters has also increased in some tracts on the eastern
side of the City. On the western side of the City, the percentage of overpaying renters has
decreased in many tracts. Tracts in the central northern section of the City have the lowest
proportion of overpaying renters.
Table 1-6: Cost Burden by Race/Ethnicity
Cost Burden
(>30%)
Severe Cost
Burden
(>50%)
Total HHs
Owner-Occupied
White, non-Hispanic 28.0% 12.4% 14,160
Black, non-Hispanic 51.5% 22.7% 1,630
Asian, non-Hispanic 34.2% 10.7% 8,050
Amer. Ind, non-Hispanic 10.0% 0.0% 40
Pacific Isldr., non-Hispanic 0.0% 0.0% 150
Hispanic 36.4% 16.4% 20,300
Other 41.2% 13.2% 1,215
Renter-Occupied
White, non-Hispanic 49.6% 29.8% 5,855
Black, non-Hispanic 54.7% 32.8% 2,375
Asian, non-Hispanic 52.0% 23.1% 2,810
Amer. Ind, non-Hispanic 27.3% 27.3% 55
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Pacific Isldr., non-Hispanic 71.0% 38.7% 155
Hispanic 59.9% 33.2% 21,180
Other 35.0% 21.0% 500
Source: HUD CHAS Data (2013-2017 ACS), 2020.
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Figure 1-161614: (A) Overpayment by Owners (2010-2014)
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(B) Overpayment by Owners (2015-2019)
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(C) Overpayment by Renters (2010-2014)
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(D) Overpayment by Renters (2015-2019)
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2010-2014 & 2015-2019 ACS, 2021.
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Overcrowding
Table 1-7Table 1-7Table 1-7, below, shows that approximately 4.4% of owner-occupied
renter-occupied households in Chula Vista are overcrowded. Overcrowding is more common in
Chula Vista than the County, where 2.8% of owner-occupied households and 10.8% of renter-
occupied households are overcrowded.
Figure 1-17Figure 1-17Figure 1-15 shows the concentration of overcrowded households in Chula
Most tracts on the eastern side of the City do not have overcrowded households exceeding the
Statewide average of 8.2%. Overcrowded households are most concentrated in tracts located on
the western side of the City. Three tracts in Chula Vista have concentrations of overcrowded
households between 15 and 20% and one tract, located in the northwest corner of the Cit y, has
a concentration of overcrowded households exceeding 20%.
Table 1-7: Overcrowding by Tenure
Overcrowded
(>1 person per room)
Severely Overcrowded
(<1.5 persons per room) Total HHs
Households % Households %
Chula Vista
Owner-Occupied 2,020 4.4% 430 0.9% 45,550
Renter-Occupied 5,635 17.1% 1,825 5.5% 32,930
San Diego County
Owner-Occupied 16,335 2.8% 4,245 0.7% 589,145
Renter-Occupied 56,345 10.8% 19,455 3.7% 522,595
Source: HUD CHAS Data (2013-2017 ACS), 2020.
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Figure 1-171715: Concentration of Overcrowded Households
Source: HCD Data Viewer, 2020 HUD CHAS Data, 2021.
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Substandard Housing
Incomplete plumbing or kitchen facilities can be used to measure substandard housing
conditions. In Chula Vista, 0.1% of owner-occupied households and 0.4% percent of renter-
occupied households lack complete plumbing or kitchen facilities, fewer compared to the County
(Table 1-8Table 1-8Table 1-8).
Table 1-8: Substandard Housing Conditions
Lacking Complete Plumbing
or Kitchen Facilities Total HHs
Households %
Chula Vista
Owner-Occupied 30 0.1% 45,550
Renter-Occupied 137 0.4% 32,930
San Diego County
Owner-Occupied 2,115 0.4% 589,145
Renter-Occupied 8,320 1.6% 522,595
Source: HUD CHAS Data (2013-2017 ACS), 2020.
Housing age can also be used as an indicator for substandard housing and rehabilitation needs.
Homes may begin to require major repairs or rehabilitation at 30 to 40 years of age. According
to the 2015-2019 ACS, approximately 45.3 percent of the housing stock in Chula Vista was built
prior to 1980 and may be susceptible to deterioration, compared to 53.3 percent Countywide. As
shown in Figure 1-18Figure 1-18Figure 1-16, housing units on the western side of the City tend
to be older than units in tracts on the eastern side. The median year built for tracts on the western
side range from 1955 to 1982, compared to 1971 to 2008 on the eastern side.
The City is committed to continuing our Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) in
these areas identified within Western Chula Vista. Additionally, we will be continuing to
implement Rental Housing Rehabilitation in the Northwestern portion of the City. The City will
continue Multifamily Housing Inspections and Mobilehome Inspection Programs to assist in
identifying those homes in the Western portion of the City. The City will continue to implement
Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiencies within these identified areas.
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Figure 1-181816: Median Year Built - Housing Units
Source: ACS 2015-2019 (5-Year Estimate).
Displacement Risk
HCD defines sensitive communities as “communities [that] currently have populations vulnerable
to displacement in the event of increased development or drastic shifts in housing cost.” The
following characteristics define a vulnerable community:
• The share of very low income residents is above 20%; and
• The tract meets two of the following criteria:
Share of renters is above 40%,
Share of people of color is above 50%,
Share of very low-income households (50% AMI or below) that are severely
rent burdened households is above the county median,
They or areas in close proximity have been experiencing displacement
pressures (percent change in rent above County median for rent increases), or
Difference between tract median rent and median rent for surrounding tracts
above median for all tracts in county (rent gap).
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HCD has identified vulnerable communities in the western and central sections of the City (Figure
1-19Figure 1-19Figure 1-17). These areas also have higher concentrations of children in female-
households, and overcrowded households (see Figure 1-4Figure 1-4Figure 1-4, Figure 1-5Figure
vulnerable communities on the western side of the City are also considered Low Resource areas
(see Figure 1-11Figure 1-11Figure 1-9).
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Figure 1-191917: Sensitive Communities At-Risk of Displacement
Source: HCD Data Viewer, Urban Displacement Project, 2021.
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6. Summary of Fair Housing Issues
Table 1-9Table 1-9Table 1-9 below, summarizes the fair housing issues identified in this
Fair housing issues were most prevalent in the western side of the City, specifically west of the
Inland Freeway (Interstate 805).
Table 1-9: Summary of Fair Housing Issues
Fair Housing Issue Summary
Enforcement and Outreach
Between 2014 and 2019, 29 fair housing cases were
filed by Chula Vista residents; 51% related to disability,
14% related to familial status, and 11% related to
retaliation.
Between FY 2015 and 2020, eight Chula Vista sites
were tested for discrimination; one site showed
differential treatment on the basis of race.
CSA conducts outreach and education in Chula Vista
and throughout San Diego County.
Chula Vista has committed to complying with the Fair
Housing Act and related regulations.
Integration and Segregation
Race/Ethnicity
83.2% of Chula Vista residents belong to a racial/ethnic
minority group.
Based on dissimilarity indices for Chula Vista,
segregation between all non-White and White
communities is low.
All but one block groups in the City have racial/ethnic
minority populations exceeding 61%.
Disability
9.7% of Chula Vista residents have a disability.
Tracts with higher concentrations of persons with
disabilities (between 10% and 20%) are located on the
western side of the City and along the northern City
boundary.
Familial Status
40% of Chula Vista households have one or more
children under 18; 11% of households are single-parent
households; 8% of households are single-parent
female-headed households.
Tracts with a high percentage of children in married-
couple households are most concentrated in the
northeast and central sections of the City.
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Tracts with a high percentage of children in female-
headed households are most concentrated in the
northwest section of the City.
Income
45.6% of Chula Vista households earn 80% or less than
the area median family income.
Tracts with larger LMI populations (>50%) are
concentrated on the western side of the City
Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty
Racially/Ethnically Concentrated
Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs)
There is one R/ECAP in Chula Vista located in the
northwestern part of the City.
Racially/Ethnically Concentrated
Areas of Poverty (RCAAs)
There is one tract in Chula Vista with a predominantly
White population and median income exceeding
$125,000 located in the northeastern corner of the
City.
Access to Opportunities
According to HUD Opportunity Indicators, Hispanic
residents are most impacted by poverty, low labor
market participation, and poor environmental quality;
Native American residents are most impacted by low
school proficiency; Asian residents have the least
access to employment opportunities.
The western side of the City is categorized as Low
Resource; there are three tracts categorized as areas of
High Segregation and Poverty, all located on the
western side of the City.
Economic
Tracts on the western side of the City have the lowest
economic score; tracts along the northeastern border
have the highest economic score.
Education
Tracts with the lowest education score are most
concentrated in the southwestern section of the City;
tracts in the central eastern section of the City received
the highest education scores.
Environmental Tracts along the western, eastern, and southern City
boundaries all received low environmental scores.
Transportation
Chula Vista’s Transit Performance Score is lower than
surrounding cities but higher than San Diego County;
3.5% of residents are commuters that use public
transit.
Most of the City is located furthest from employment
opportunities; the northwestern corner of the City has
the highest job proximity indices.
Disproportionate Housing Needs 37% of owner-occupied households and 64.1% of
renter-occupied households have a housing problem.
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Pacific Islander renter-households have the highest
rate of housing problems in the City (71%).
Cost Burden
Pacific Islander and Hispanic renter-households have
the highest rate of cost burden (71% and 60%).
Overpaying owner-households are most concentrated
in tracts along the western border.
Overpaying renter-households are generally not
concentrated in one area; tracts in the central northern
section of the City have the least overpaying renters.
Overcrowding
4.4% of owner-occupied households and 17.1% of
renter-occupied households are overcrowded.
Overcrowding is most common in tracts on the
western side of the City.
Substandard Housing
0.1% of owner-occupied households and 0.4% of
renter-occupied households lack complete plumbing or
kitchen facilities.
45.3% of the housing stock was built prior to 1980 and
may be susceptible to deterioration.
Displacement Risk
Most of the western side of the City is considered
vulnerable to displacement; some tracts in the central
areas of the City are also considered vulnerable.
The City of Chula Vista participated in the 2020 San Diego Regional Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing (2020 Regional AI). The 2020 Regional AI concluded that the following were
impediments to Fair Housing Choice in the San Diego Area (regional impediments shown in
bold). The relevance to Chula Vista is included below:
Hispanics and Blacks continue to be under-represented in the homebuyer market and
experienced large disparities in loan approval rates. Hispanics were most
underrepresented in Imperial Beach, Vista, and Escondido and the lowest approval rates
for Blacks and Hispanics compared to Whites and Asians occurred in El Cajon, Encinitas,
and San Marcos.
Due to the geographic disparity in terms of rents, concentrations of Housing Choice
Voucher use have occurred. There is no high concentration of HCV in Chula Vista. The
City received 7.7% of Housing Choice Vouchers administered by the County but makes up
8.1% of the County population.
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Housing choices for special needs groups, especially persons with disabilities, are
limited. Special needs residents, especially those that rely on SII could incur cost burdens
due to a lack of affordable housing options.
Enforcement activities are limited. Fair housing services focus primarily on outreach and
education; less emphasis is placed on enforcement. CSA provides fair housing services to
the City of Chula Vista. The City of Chula Vista advertises Fair Housing Services through
placement of a fair housing services brochure at public counters and includes fair housing
information on their website. The City will continue to refer fair housing complaints to
appropriate agencies. Between 2014 and 2019, CSA served 1,329 Chula Vista residents.
Records for eight sites tested were provided in the 2020 Regional AI. Like the County, the
City needs to place more emphasis on enforcement activities.
People obtain information through many media forms, not limited to traditional
newspaper noticing or other print forms. A balance of new and old media needs to be
created to expand access to fair housing resources and information with an increasing
young adult and senior population in Chula Vista.
Patterns of racial and ethnic concentration are present within particular areas. The
2021 TCAC/HCD Opportunity maps identified three areas of high poverty and segregation
in Chula Vista. Nearly all block groups in the City have minority populations over 61%.
C. Climate Equity
As Chula Vista and other cities developed, not all residents were treated fairly by institutions,
such as governments and banks, or by fellow residents and businesses. Over decades, this
inequality has had significant impacts to many communities, such as inequal economic
participation, land-use and planning that can have negative health impacts or cause disparate
educational achievement. These impacts have negatively affected Chula Vista residents and
climate change will exacerbate those negative impacts. For example, if heat waves increase as
expected under climate change predictions, it will be those residents who live in older buildings
that typically are not well insulated or not air-conditioned, or residents who cannot afford to
run older and less efficient air conditioners that will be impacted the most. To better
understand and describe these types of impacts, the City initiated the Climate Equity Index.
The City has already taken some steps to address the inequity, such as establishing the need to
prioritize and allocate citywide resources which provide public facilities and services to
communities in need, as well as to improve transportation options and accessibility for
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impacted community members in the most recent General Plan Update. Measures designed to
increase equity were also included in the 2017 Climate Action Plan, but these efforts have been
hindered by a lack of local analysis. For example, because of the statewide scale of the state’s
CalEnviroscreen tool, only a few census blocks are designated as disadvantaged c ommunities
and using that tool for local program needs would have excluded large portions of the City that
our community members feel need more assistance.
Building off a similar effort completed by the City of San Diego, City staff worked with community
stakeholders (listed below) to identify climate equity indicators that were the most informational
and represented the concerns of residents in the impacted communities. Each of the city’s 49
census tracts were evaluated based on the selected indicators and given a CEI score between 0-
100. The census tracts were broken down into 4 quartile categories based on their relationship
to other CEI scores in the community (Figure 1) and the average CEI score was 37.
Figure A-202018: Climate Equity Index Scores
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D. Sites Inventory
AB 686 requires the sites identified to meet the RHNA to be consistent with its duty to
affirmatively further fair housing and the findings in this fair housing assessment. Figure
shows the City’s Sites Inventory and R/ECAPs located within the City boundaries and Table
shows the distribution of sites used to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA). The sites identified to meet the RHNA concentrated in the northwestern corner and
southeastern areas of the City. Approximately 5.93.5% of the potential units identified are
located in a R/ECAP. Only 3.61.8% of above moderate income units are in a R/ECAP, while
5.64.1% of moderate income units and 8.25.1% of lower income units are located in a R/ECAP.
Table 1-10: R/ECAP - Sites Inventory Distribution
R/ECAP
Lower
IncomeLower
Income Units
Moderate Income
Units
Above Moderate
Income
UnitsModerate
Income
Total Units
Above Moderate
Income Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
Not in a R/ECAP 4,54994.
9%
91.8%95
.9%
3,04298.
2%
94.4%96
.5% 4,902 96.4% 12,375 94.1%
In a R/ECAP 4065.1% 8.2%4.1
% 1821.8% 5.6%3.5
% 182 3.6% 769 5.9%
Grand Total 4,9554,5
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100.0%2
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3,2234,8
89
100.0%1
1,781 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0%
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Figure 1-212119: R/ECAPs and Sites Inventory
Figure 1-22Figure 1-22 Figure 1-20 shows the Sites Inventory by TCAC Opportunity Areas. As
of the eastern side of the City is high or moderate resource, while the western section of the City
is a mix of low resource areas and areas of high segregation and poverty. Most of the sites
identified are located in the northwestern and southwestern sections of the City .
Table 1-11Table 1-11Table 1-11 shows the breakdown of sites by TCAC Opportunity Area. Most
resource tracts (60.46.1%). Approximately 24.917.2% of the total RHNA units are located in low
resource tracts, 9.411.5% in high resource tracts, and 5.3% in tracts with high segregation and
poverty. A larger proportion of lower income RHNA units are in low resource tracts (30.824.8%)
compared to moderate income units (27.210.8%) and above moderate income units (17.313.2%).
However, a larger proportion of lower income units are also located in high resource areas
(15.517%) compared to moderate income units (810.8%) and above moderate income units
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(6.47%). About 4.46.5% of lower income units are in areas of high segregation and poverty, a
smaller proportion than moderate and above moderate income units .
Table 1-11: TCAC Opportunity Area Score - Sites Inventory Distribution
TCAC Opportunity
Score (Census Tract)
Lower Income
UnitsLower Income
Moderate Income
Units
Moderate
IncomeAbove
Moderate Income
Units
Total Units
Above Moderate
Income Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
Low Resource 1,52524.
8%
30.8%10.
8%
87713.2
%
27.2%17.
2% 877 17.3% 3,278 24.9%
Moderate Resource
(Rapidly Changing) 00.0% 0.0%0.0
% 00.0% 0.0%0.0
% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Moderate Resource 2,44551.
7%
49.3%77.
3%
1,85073.
9%
57.4%66.
1% 3,640 71.6% 7,935 60.4%
Highest Segregation
& Poverty 2186.5% 4.4%1.0
% 2396.1% 7.4%5.3
% 239 4.7% 696 5.3%
High Resource 76817.0
%
15.5%10.
8% 2576.7% 8.0%11.5
% 327 6.4% 1,235 9.4%
Highest Resource 00.0% 0.0%0.0
% 00.0% 0.0%0.0
% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
Grand Total 4,9554,5
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Figure 1-222220: TCAC Opportunity Areas and Sites Inventory
Table 1-12Table 1-12Table 1-12 shows that nearly all sites used to meet the RHNA are in areas
with racial/ethnic minority populations exceeding 80%. As shown in Figure 1-23Figure 1-23
Figure 1-21, most of the City is made up of block groups with racial/ethnic minority populations
between 61% and 100%. Almost all lower income RHNA units are located in block groups where
the racial/ethnic minority population exceeds 80% (99.9% of units), compared to 9 3.62.9% of
moderate income units and 99.27.9% of above moderate income units. However, the City’s
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RHNA sites distribution is fairly consistent with the City’s overall demographic profile. The RHNA
sites are not disproportionately concentrated in areas of minority concentration.
Table 1-12: Racial/Ethnic Minority Population - Sites Inventory Distribution
Racial/Ethnic
Minority
Population Pop.
Lower Income
UnitsLower Income
Moderate Income
Units
Moderate
IncomeAbove
Moderate Income
Units
Total Units
Above Moderate
Income Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
41% - 60% 00.0% 0.0%0.0
% 120.6% 0.4%0.2
% 12 0.2% 23 0.2%
61% - 80% 50.1% 0.1%7.1
% 1941.6% 6.0%2.1
% 29 0.6% 228 1.7%
>80% 4,95099.
9%
99.9%92
.9%
3,01797.
9%
93.6%97
.7% 5,042 99.2% 12,892 98.1%
Grand Total 4,9554,5
19
100.0%2
,373
3,2234,8
89
100.0%1
1,781 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0% Formatted: (none)
Formatted: (none)
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Figure 1-232321: Racial/Ethnic Minority Concentration and Sites Inventory
Table 1-13Table 1-13Table 1-13 and Figure 1-24Figure 1-24 Figure 1-22 show the distribution of
no tracts in the City where the population of persons with disabilities exceeds 20%.
Approximately 7481% of all RHNA units are in tracts where the disabled population is below 10%,
the remaining 2619% of RHNA units are located in tracts where the disabled population is
between 10% and 20%. Fewer More lower income RHNA units are located in tracts with a
disabled population between 10% and 20% (30.875.2% of lower income units), compared to
30.188.3% of moderate income units, and 19.182.6% of above moderate income units.
Table 1-13: Disabled Population - Sites Inventory Distribution
Disabled
Population
Lower Income
UnitsLower Income
Above Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income Total Units
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Moderate Income
Units
UnitsModerate
Income
Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
< 10% 3,42775.
2%
69.2%88.
3%
2,25482.
6%
69.9%80.
9% 4,114 80.9% 9,678 73.6%
10% - 20% 1,52824.
8%
30.8%11.
7%
96917.4
%
30.1%19.
1% 969 19.1% 3,466 26.4%
Grand Total 4,9554,5
19
100.0%2
,373
3,2234,8
89
100.0%1
1,781 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0%
Figure 1-242422: Disabled Population and Sites Inventory
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Table 1-14Table 1-14Table 1-14 and Figure 1-25Figure 1-25Figure 1-23 show the distribution of
couple households. Tracts on the western side of the City tend to have fewer children in married
couple households compared to the rest of Chula Vista. Approximately 7686% of all RHNA units
are in tracts where the percent of children in married couple households is between 60% and
80%. More lower income RHNA units are located in tracts where fewer than 60% of children are
in married couple households (28.718.8% of lower income units), compared to 25.55.8% of
moderate income units and 16.211.7% of above moderate income units.
Table 1-14: Percent of Children in Married Couple Households - Sites Inventory Distribution
Children in Married
Couple Households
Lower Income
UnitsLower Income
Moderate Income
Units
Above Moderate
Income Units
Total
UnitsModerate
Income
Above Moderate
Income Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
20% - 40% 4065.1% 8.2%4.1
% 1821.8% 5.6%3.5
% 182 3.6% 769 5.9%
40% - 60% 1,01613.
7%
20.5%1.
7% 6399.9% 19.8%9.
7% 639 12.6% 2,294 17.5%
60% - 80% 3,47579.
6%
70.1%93
.2%
2,36388.
2%
73.3%85
.9% 4,223 83.1% 9,944 75.7%
>80% 581.7% 1.2%1.0
% 390.1% 1.2%0.9
% 39 0.8% 136 1.0%
Grand Total 4,9554,5
19
100.0%2
,373
3,2234,8
89
100.0%1
1,781 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0% Formatted: (none)
Formatted: (none)
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Figure 1-252523: Percent of Children in Married Couple Households and Sites Inventory
Table 1-15Table 1-15Table 1-15 and Figure 1-26Figure 1-26 Figure 1-24 show the distribution of
headed households. Tracts in the northwestern corner of the City have higher concentrations of
children in female-headed households compared to the rest of the City. Approximately 6268.8%
of all RHNA units are in tracts where the percent of children in female -headed households is
between 20% and 40%, while 15.318.8% are in tracts where less than 20% of children are in
female-headed households, and 22.712.4% are in tracts where 40% to 60% of children are in
female-headed households. More A larger proportion of lower income RHNA units are located in
tracts where fewer than 20% of children are in female-headed households (19.324.7% of lower
income units), compared to 1717.9% of moderate income units and 12.213.9% of above
moderate income units.
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Table 1-15: Percent of Children in Female-Headed Households - Sites Inventory Distribution
Children in Female-
Headed Households
Lower Income
UnitsLower
Income
Moderate Income
Units
Above Moderate
Income
UnitsModerate
Income
Total Units
Above Moderate
Income Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
< 20% 95824.7
%
19.3%1
7.9%
54913.9
%
17.0%1
8.8% 619 12.2% 2,010 15.3%
20% - 40% 2,57456
.5%
52.0%7
6.4%
1,89376
.4%
58.7%6
8.8% 3,683 72.5% 8,150 62.0%
40% - 60% 1,42218
.8%
28.7%5.
7%
7819.7
%
24.2%1
2.4% 781 15.4% 2,984 22.7%
Grand Total 4,9554,
519
100.0%
2,373
3,2234,
889
100.0%
11,781 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0% Formatted: (none)
Formatted: (none)
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Figure 1-262624: Percent of Children in Female-Headed Households and Sites Inventory
Table 1-16Table 1-16Table 1-16 shows the distribution of RHNA units by the LMI population. As
shown in Figure 1-27Figure 1-27Figure 1-25, tracts with larger LMI population are more
concentrated on the western side of the City. RHNA sites are most concentrated in the
northwestern and southeastern sections of the City. Over 6775% of RHNA units are located in
tracts with a LMI population lower than 25%. Compared moderate and above moderate income
RHNA units, a greater proportion of lower income units are located in tracts where LMI
households make up 75% to 100% of the population. Of lower income RHNA units, 35.2% are in
LMI areas where more than 50% of households are low or moderate income compared to 33%
of moderate income units and 20.9% of above moderate income units. Approximately 6466.9%
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of lower income units, 5980.2% of moderate income units, and 7780.5% of above moderate
income units are in tracts where the LMI population is below 25%.
Table 1-16: LMI Population - Sites Inventory Distribution
LMI
Population
Lower Income
UnitsLower Income
Moderate Income
Units
Above Moderate
Income Units
Total
UnitsModerate
Income
Above Moderate
Income Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
< 25% 3,14966.
9%
63.6%80.
2%
1,90380.
5%
59.0%75.
2% 3,928 77.3% 8,863 67.4%
25% - 50% 631.8% 1.3%8.1
% 2552.7% 7.9%3.4
% 90 1.8% 409 3.1%
50% - 75% 670.4% 1.3%4.6
%
38311.1
%
11.9%5.7
% 383 7.5% 833 6.3%
75% - 100% 1,67630.
9%
33.8%7.1
% 6825.7% 21.1%15.
7% 682 13.4% 3,039 23.1%
Grand Total 4,9554,5
19
100.0%2,
373
3,2234,8
89
100.0%1
1,781 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0% Formatted: (none)
Formatted: (none)
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Formatted: (none)
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Figure 1-272725: LMI Population and Sites Inventory
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment released updated environmental scores
in February 2020 (CalEnviroscreen 4.0). CalEnviroscreen 4.0 scores based on percentiles; the
lower the percentile score, the better the environmental conditions in a given tract. The western
side of the City tends to have worse environmental conditions compared to the easte rn side. The
largest proportion of RHNA units (58%) are in tracts scoring in the 31st to 40th percentile range.
There are more lower income units in tracts with worse CalEnviroScreen 4.0 scores in the 91 st
percentile or above (20%)) compared to moderate income units (11.7%) and above moderate
income units (7.4%). However, a larger proportion of lower income units (15.5%) are also in tracts
scoring between the 11-20th percentiles, indicating good environmental quality, compared to
moderate income units (8%) and above moderate income units (6.4%). The City’s RHNA strategy
does not concentrate RHNA units of a single income category in tracts with better or worse
environmental scores.
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Table 1-171716: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Percentile Score - Sites Inventory Distribution
CalEnviro
Screen 4.0
Score
Lower Income Moderate Income Above Moderate
Income Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
11-20% 768 15.5% 257 8.0% 327 6.4% 1,235 9.4%
21-30% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
31-40% 2,382 48.1% 1,646 51.1% 3,601 70.8% 7,629 58.0%
41-50% 30 0.6% 248 7.7% 248 4.9% 527 4.0%
51-60% 63 1.3% 216 6.7% 51 1.0% 330 2.5%
61-70% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
71-80% 133 2.7% 267 8.3% 267 5.2% 666 5.1%
81-90% 594 12.0% 212 6.6% 212 4.2% 1,018 7.7%
91-100% 989 20.0% 377 11.7% 377 7.4% 1,740 13.2%
Grand Total 4,955 100.0% 3,223 100.0% 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0%
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Figure 1-282827: LMI PopulationCalEnviroScreen 4.0 Percentile Score and Sites Inventory
Chula Vista is comprised of mostly tracts where 40 to 60% of renters are cost burdened. There
are also several tracts where 60 to 80% of renters are cost burdened and three tracts where 20
to 40% of renters are cost burdened. Consistent with the Citywide trend, 90.6% of RHNA units
are in tracts where 40 to 60% of renters overpay for housing including 91.2% of lower income
units, 87.5% of moderate income units , and 92.1% of above moderate income units. The
remaining units are in tracts where 60 to 80% of renters overpay for housing. It is relevant to
note that the tract containing RHNA units with the largest proportion of cost burdened renters
has an overpaying renter population of only 69.4%. The ranges presented below may exaggerate
the actual percentages of cost burdened renters in certain tracts. The distribution of RHNA units
by population of cost burdened renters is consis tent with the overall trend in Chula Vista.
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Table 1-181817: Cost Burdened Renters - Sites Inventory Distribution
Cost
Burdened
Renter Pop.
Lower Income Moderate Income Above Moderate
Income Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
40-60% 4,519 91.2% 2,821 87.5% 4,681 92.1% 11,904 90.6%
60-80% 436 8.8% 402 12.5% 402 7.9% 1,240 9.4%
Grand Total 4,955 100.0% 3,223 100.0% 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0%
Figure 1-292928: Cost Burdened Renter Population and Sites Inventory
In most tracts in the City, between 20 and 60% of owners are cost burdened. There are three
tracts along the western City boundary where more than 60% of owners overpay for housing.
Most RHNA units (66.8%) are in tracts where 40 to 60% of owners are cost burdened. The
remaining RHNA units are evenly distributed between tracts where 20 to 40% of owners are cost
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burdened (16.7% of units) and 60 to 80% of owners are cost burdened (16.5% of units). A larger
proportion of lower income units (23.9%) are in tracts where more than 60% of owners overpay
for housing compared to moderate income units (15.2%) and above moderate income units
(9.7%). Despite this, RHNA units are generally distributed throughout tracts with various levels of
overpayment. The City’s RHNA strategy does not concentrate lower or moderate income units in
areas where overpayment is more prevalent.
Table 1-191918: Cost Burdened Owners - Sites Inventory Distribution
Cost
Burdened
Owner Pop.
Lower Income Moderate Income Above Moderate
Income Total Units
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
20-40% 887 17.9% 760 23.6% 665 13.1% 2,196 16.7%
40-60% 2,884 58.2% 1,971 61.2% 3,926 77.2% 8,781 66.8%
60-80% 1,183 23.9% 491 15.2% 491 9.7% 2,166 16.5%
Grand Total 4,955 100.0% 3,223 100.0% 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0%
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Figure 1-303029: Cost Burdened Renter Population and Sites Inventory
Overcrowding is a prevalent issue, specifically on the western side of the City. There are multiple
tracts where the population of overcrowded households exceeds the Statewide average of 8.2%,
including one tract where more than 20% of households are overcrowded. Most RHNA units
(77.8%) are in tracts where fewer than 8.2% of households are overcrowded, including 73.6% of
lower income units, 75% of moderate income units, and 841% of above moderat e income units.
A larger proportion of lower income units are in tracts where more than 15.1% of households are
overcrowded (25.7%), compared to moderate income units (15.5%) and above moderate income
units (9.8%).
Table 1-202019: Overcrowded Households - Sites Inventory Distribution
Lower Income Moderate Income Above Moderate
Income Total Units
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Over-
crowded
Households
Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent
<=8.2% 3,645 73.6% 2,417 75.0% 4,277 84.1% 10,221 77.8%
8.3-12% 40 0.8% 306 9.5% 306 6.0% 653 5.0%
12.1-15% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
15.1-20% 284 5.7% 123 3.8% 123 2.4% 530 4.0%
>20% 989 20.0% 377 11.7% 377 7.4% 1,740 13.2%
Grand Total 4,955 100.0% 3,223 100.0% 5,083 100.0% 13,144 100.0%
Figure 1-313130: Cost Burdened Renter Population and Sites Inventory
A summary of the distribution of RHNA units by tract and AFFH variable is shown in Table
1-21Table 1-21. The largest proportion of RHNA units are allocated in tracts 125.02 (1,740 units)
in the northwestern corner of the City and tracts 133.13 (7,629 units) and 133.14 (1,235 units) in
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the southeast area of the City. As shown in Figure 1-32Figure 1-32, RHNA sites are located in the
northwestern and southeastern areas of the City. In the northwestern area (tracts 1 23.02
through 132.05), fair housing issues are more prevalent. All the tracts containing RHNA units in
this area are considered sensitive communities at risk of displacement. There are also two TCAC-
designated areas of high segregation and poverty and one R/ECAP containing RHNA units in this
area. Housing problems are more prevalent on the western side of the City compared to the
eastern side, including overcrowding and cost burden. Western tracts also have larger non-White
populations and LMI household populations.
The tracts on the eastern side of the City (tracts 1 33.13 and 133.14) are classified as moderate
and high resource areas, respectively, and are not characterized as sensitive communities at risk
of displacement. LMI populations are significantly smaller in these tracts compared to the tracts
containing RHNA units on the western side of the City.
While there are clear overlapping fair housing issues present on the western side of the City,
Chula Vista’s RHNA strategy promotes a variety of housing types in areas with variable levels of
fair housing issues. Given the character of Chula Vista overall, allocating RHNA units in areas
where fair housing issues are prevalent is unavoidable. Lower and moderate income units located
in both the western and eastern sides of the City ensure existing populations are served while
encouraging mixed used communities and mobility within Chula Vista. The City’s RHNA strategy,
along with actions aimed to affirmatively further fair housing outlined in this Housing Element,
does not exacerbate existing fair housing conditions.
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Table 1 -212120: Sites Inventory Summary by Tract
Tract
# of
HHs in
Tract
Total
Capacity
(Units
Income Distribution % Non-
White
Pop.
% LMI
HHs
TCAC
Opp. Cat.
%
Overpay
Rent
%
Overpay
Own
% Over-
crowded
HHs
R/ECAP Sens.
Comm. Lower Moderate Above
Moderate
123.02 746 448 30 209 209 80.3% 51.5% High Seg.
& Pov. 68.8% 38.7% 9.9% No Yes
123.03 1,250 23 0 12 12 48.0% 34.3% Low 67.7% 51.1% 3.6% No Yes
123.04 1,289 170 5 165 0 66.4% 40.3% Moderate 57.5% 39.2% 7.6% No Yes
124.01 1,345 28 0 14 14 88.4% 65.1% Low 41.8% 39.8% 9.3% No Yes
124.02 1,932 180 27 77 77 80.5-
87.5% 65.6% Low 54.0% 25.9% 7.7% No Yes
125.01 1,255 769 406 182 182 80.8-
93.6% 75.6% Low 69.4% 47.0% 6.8% Yes Yes
125.02 1,501 1,740 986 377 377 91.7-
92.4% 78.8% Low 49.3% 61.6% 20.9% No Yes
126 1,493 177 10 84 84 81.6-
91.5% 68.1% Low 57.0% 63.7% 11.2% No Yes
127 1,792 281 96 92 92 86.1-
86.2% 82.8% Low 54.1% 56.9% 15.9% No Yes
128 1,421 136 58 39 39 83.3% 45.9% Moderate 55.4% 33.1% 5.1% No Yes
130 1,758 79 0 40 40 79.5-
85.9% 45.7% Low 51.8% 55.3% 7.3% No Yes
132.05 653 249 188 31 31 93.3% 77.6% High Seg.
& Pov. 51.7% 60.2% 15.8% No Yes
133.13 5,360 7,629 2,382 1,646 3,601 86.4% 21.4% Moderate 46.5% 40.1% 2.6% No No
133.14 5,708 1,235 768 257 327 82.9% 17.3% High 56.2% 35.2% 1.4% No No
Total 13,144 4,955 3,223 5,083
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Figure 1 -323231 : Sites Inventory
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E. Identification and Prioritization of Contributing Factors
The following are contributing factors that affect fair housing choice in Chula Vista .
1. Insufficient and inaccessible outreach and enforcement
The 2020 Regional AI and the Fair Housing assessment found that outreach and enforcement
were inadequate. While the City has fair housing information on its website, it lacks up -to-date
information on current fair housing law. The reliance on old print media to advertise meetings
also hinders outreach efforts . The analysis also found that as of 2020, only eight sites were tested
for potential discrimination in Chula Vista; fewer than smaller San Diego County jurisdictions such
as Carlsbad (47 sites), Encini tas (13 sites), Escondido (53 sites), Oceanside (47 sites), and Vista (45
sites).
Contributing Factors:
Lack of a variety of media inputs
Lack of marketing community meetings
Insufficient fair housing law enforcement and testing
2. Concentration of minorities, LMI households, and special needs groups
The analysis found a concentration of low-moderate income minority households in the western
census tracts of the City. Tracts on the western side of the City also had higher concentrations of
children in female-headed households and overcrowded households. These tracts are also
considered vulnerable communities at-risk of displacement and offer fewer economic and
education opportunities compared to the rest of the City. There is a significantly larger
concentration of public housing buildings, subsidized housing units, and mobile home parks in
the western side of the City where overlapping populations of interest are present. These
households need increased access to affordable housing and improved infrastructure and public
facilities.
Contributing Factors:
Lack of private investments
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Locati on and type of affordable housing
Inaccessible sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, or oth er infrastructure
3. Substandard Housing Conditions
Census tracts in the western part of the City tend to be older than the eastern side. Tracts on the
western side are also at a higher risk of displacement. A larger concentration of households in
this area are low or moderate income compared to other areas of the City. Public housing
buildings, subsidized housing units, and mobile home parks, which typically serve lower income
households, are most concentrated in this area. The City’s Community Housing Improvement
Program is available to households in CDBG eligible census tracts and to mobile home residents
Citywide.
Contributing Factors:
Age of housing stock
Cost of repairs or rehabilitation
4. Displacement risk of low income residents due to ec onomic pressure
Census tracts in the western area of the City are at risk of displacement and have high
concentrations of LMI households. In this area, there is a higher concentration of overpaying
homeowners. Between 60% and 100% of renters in these tracts also experience cost burden.
Contributing Factors:
Unaffordable rents
Concentration of poverty in some census tracts
Availability of affordable housing
F. Priorities, Goals, and Actions
As described below in Table 1-222217: Summary Matrix of Fair Housing Issues and Actions for
Mitigation, the City of Chula Vista and its Fair Housing Provider will be responsible to ensure that
the items described are addressed during the 6th Housing Element Cycle using its available
funding sources. Quantifiable objectives and outcomes are further described bel ow under City
Actions.
Responsible Agencies:
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City of Chula Vista - Housing Division
CSA of San Diego County (Fair Housing Provider)
Financing:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME)
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Chula Vista Housing Authority funds including In Lieu Fees
Low -and-Moderate Income Housing Asset fund
U.S Treasury and HCD Emergency Rental Assistance funding
Cal -Home funding from HCD
Low Income Housing Tax Credits
Bond Financing - Chula Vista Housing Authority (as bond issuer)
Table 1-232318: Summary Matrix of Fair Housing Issues and Actions for Mitigation
AFH Identified Fair
Housing Issue Contributing Factors City Actions
Fair Housing
Enforcement and
Outreach
Housing Mobility
Insufficient and inaccessible
outreach and enforcement:
Lack of variety of outreach to
inform residents of their
rights under the Fair Housing
Act and State Fair Housing
Laws.
Participate in the quarterly SDRAFFH
meetings and other events to coordinate
regional responses to housing
discrimination issue.
Increase funding to the City’s Fair Housing
Services Provider to increase outreach
efforts and to have a greater social media
presence, including:
o Developing a pocket guide of fair
housing resources in year one for
distribution and updating as needed;
o Conducting a minimum of four (4)
events per year, including at least
three (3) in the RECAP CT during the
planning period; and
o Holding a minimum of two (2)
property manager trainings per year.
Leverage HUD’s FHIP Grants with the City’s
CDBG funds to conduct random testing.
Require the City’s Fair Housing Provide to
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conduct random testing at three (3)
properties per year.
Work with the City of Chula Vi sta’s Office
of Communications to ensure that the City
of Chula Vista social media informs
residents and landlords on where to seek
help for Fair Housing related issues,
including tenant/landlord disputes.
Update the City of Chula Vista website to
include additional information on State
source of income protections (SB329 and
SB229).
Promote the County of San Diego’s
Housing Choice Voucher Program to
eligible residents who access the City’s
website, call the Housing Line
at 619-691-5047 or visit the Housing
Division offices in person. In addition, staff
shall monitor usage in the RECAP CT and
provide additional education of the
program as necessary.
Encourage s ubrecipients who receive
CDBG funding to enroll/sign up their
clients for the Housing Choice Voucher
program and public housing units in Chula
Vista.
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New Housing
Choices in Areas of
High Opportunities
Place-Based
Strategies to
Encourage
Community
Revitalization
Concentration of minorities and
LMI households and special needs
groups:
Lack of private investment
Location and type of
affordable housing
Inaccessible sidewalks and
pedestrian crossings, or other
infrastructure
Encourage mixed income strategy in housing
development by:
Promoting development of affordable
housing in areas of high opportunity and
near transit corridors.
Increasing the visibility of the City’s
Density Bonus incentives and concessions.
Invest in aging infrastructure using
Measure P funding and other grant funds
such as Gas Tax funding and CDBG
funding.
Support the Annual Beautify Chula Vista
Event to improve neighborhoods.
Encourage Developers to use LIHTC using a
mixed income approach versus only
providing units at 50% and 60% AMI.
Implement the City’s Climate Action Plan
to promote Climate Equity:
o Update the Climate Equity Index every
five years to identify census tracts for
improvements in the following
categories: environmental,
socioeconomic, health, and mobility.
o Increase outreach and engagement in
high scoring census tracts.
o Seek funding for high scoring census
tracts.
Substandard housing conditions:
Age of housing stock
Cost of repairs or
rehabilitation
Review the Community Housing
Improvement Program (CHIP) for program
effectiveness and modify as appropriate.
Promote the City’s CHIP to displacement
risk areas (CDBG-Eligible Census Tracks)
and to mobile home residents (Citywide),
resulting in assistance to ten (10)
households during the 6th cycle.
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Protecting Residents
from Displacement
(AB3)
Displacement risk of low- income
residents due to economic
pressure:
Unaffordable rents
Concentration of poverty in
some census tracts
Availability of affordable
housing
Provide 200 residents annually with
information and referral services to access
City funded programs such as housing
rehabilitation assistance, first time
homebuyer programs, affordable rental
listing, Fair Housing Services. Services
provided in persons or via phone at 619-
691-5047.
Promote the City’s rent review program
for eligibility mobile home rents (Chapter
9.50 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code)
and conduct at least two (2) educational
events at parks annually, including at least
three (3) events at mobilehome parks
within the RECAP CT within the planning
period.
The City’s Fair Housing provider shall
conduct an Annual Fair Housing Event in
coordination with the SDRAFF.
Promote the City of Chula Vista’s First
Time Homebuyer Program through annual
outreach to affordable housing complexes
and holding at least three (3) homebuyer
fairs during the 6th cycle.
Assist five (5) households through the First
Time Homebuyer Program annually.
Promote the City’s Emergency Rental
Assistance, Utility Assistance and Tenant
Based Rental Assistance programs to
special needs populations and the
community at large, assisting up to 20
households annually.
Work with Developers to build affordable
housing in-line with their obligations under
the City’s Balanced Communities Policy
(e.g. Inclusionary Housing).
Invest HOME funds, Low Mod funds, and
Inclusionary Housing funds to support
affordable housing development for
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extremely low and very low-income
households including but not limited to
special needs and permanent supportive
housing.
Fund three (3) Permanent Supportive
Housing projects and three (3) Low-
Income Housing projects during the 6th
cycle that will create 500 affordable rental
units .
Consider local regulations to increase
tenant protections within the City related
to just cause, Ellis Act and anti -harassment
laws.
Conclusion
The City of Chula Vista is committed to fair housing practices that protect against housing
discrimination due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, age,
marital status, or sexual orientation, and places a high priority on promoting and ensuring open
and free choice in housing for all persons. The City recognizes that free and equal access to
residential housing (housing choice) is fundamental to meeting essential needs and pursuing
personal, educational, employment or other goals. It is the City's intent to maintain and promote
a nondiscriminatory environment in all aspects of the private and publicly funded housing
markets within Chula Vista, and to foster compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of
the Fair Ho using Act. The City will take the necessary steps to overcome these possible
impediments to fair housing choice and continues to support its on ongoing fair housing efforts
to educate residents as well as support affordable housing programs and policies as outlined.
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1.1 Overview
State Housing Element Law requires jurisdictions to review the progress and performance of
past housing elements goals and objectives. The evaluation should be quantified where
possible (e.g. the number of units rehabilitated) but may be qualitative as ne cessary (e.g.
mitigation of governmental constraints). Where significant shortfalls between the targeted
objective and the City’s achievement are identified, the reasons should be discussed. This
section discusses the progress of the goals and objectives defined in the 2005-2010 Housing
Element.
1.0
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Maintain and
Enhance the
Quality and
Sustainability of
Housing and
Residential
Neighborhoods
1.1.1
Rehabilitation of
Owner Occupied
Housing
Continue implementation of the
City’s Community Housing
Improvement Program (CHIP) for
low-income homeowners.
Leverage its Home Upgrade,
Carbon Downgrade (HUCD)
program to better serve low-
income and moderate-income
residents.
Integrate the HUCD program into
the City’s First-Time Homebuyers
Program as an optional financing
tool.
Two (2) mobilehomes and one (1) single
family home were provided assistance for
the repair/rehabilitation of their home
through the City’s Community Housing and
Improvement Program. Program
participation has fluctuated due to eligibility
levels of participants due to credit, home
loan values and availability of contractors to
complete work.
During 2018, the Property Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) programs, a private-public
partnership, financed over 447 projects for
a total of more than $13 million in energy
and water upgrades. Over 340 no-cost
home and business energy evaluations
conducted, which led to over 90% of
residential participants implementing a
recommended energy-saving behavior or
retrofit.
In 2019, the waiting list for CHIP was
purged by sending out supplemental
questionnaires and applications were sent
out to start the process of finding applicants
who meet the requirements to receive
assistance. In addition, one household was
assisted with a loan through this program.
Ongoing
With 48% of its
housing stock older
than 40 years old and
30% of its owner
occupants’ lower
income, the City will
need to continue to
provide assistance for
the rehabilitation of
owner occupied
housing.
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1.1.2 Encourage
Climate Resilient
Design
Techniques
To support the City of Chula
Vista’s Climate Action Plan and its
related goals, the City supports
the following design measures to
improve climate change resilience:
design natural ventilation and
passive solar into residential
buildings; limit internal heat by
specifying high-efficiency lighting
and equipment; modeling of
energy performance with higher
cooling design temperatures;
avoid building in flood zones;
elevate mechanical and electrical
equipment to minimize damage
and danger from flooding; specify
Class A roofing to reduce risk of
wildfire; and design buildings to
maintain livable conditions in the
event of loss of power or heating
fuel, or shortages of water.
During 2018, staff further incorporated
resiliency to climate change into City
operations through completing the Water
Stewardship Plan that evaluates how we
can reuse water in our community to
increase water resiliency. The Property
Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program,
reference Section 1.1.1, provides residents
and businesses with financing for energy
and water upgrades, which improve their
resiliency. To date, the PACE program has
financed over 210 projects for a total of
more than $5 million in energy and water
upgrades.
In 2019, the PACE program has financed
over 55 projects for a total of more than
$1.6 million in energy and water upgrades.
Ongoing
The City will continue
to implement climate
change building
techniques as
incorporated in the
requirements of the
building code.
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1.1.2
Neighborhood
Revitalization
Support a program focusing
financial resources and efforts that
improve the conditions and
appearances of neighborhoods.
This on-going program will target
specific low-and moderate-income
neighborhoods within Western
Chula Vista that can be leveraged
with other public and private
investments.
Infrastructure: Chula Vista voters approved
Measure P – a temporary, ten-year, half-
cent sales tax to fund high priority
infrastructure needs. Collection of the sales
tax began April 1, 2017. Notable
improvements were made (in 2018) to
public infrastructure and facilities, streets,
civic and south libraries, recreation and
senior centers, sports fields and courts,
park improvements, traffic signals, and
other improvements. A comprehensive list
of improvements can be found on the City’s
website at
www.chulavistaca.gov/measurep.
Parks: The City received an HCD Housing-
Related Parks (HRP) Program Grant in late
2017. In 2018, planning functions were
underway for the improvements to
Friendship Park. The project was still
underway and nearing completion in 2019.
Litter: In 2018, the Beautify Chula Vista Day
event (funded by a California Redemption
Value grant) was 454 volunteers came out
to Otay Valley Regional Park to remove
graffiti removal, pick up of litter and clear
invasive vegetation, Memorial Park for
graffiti removal, painting, and pick up of
litter, Terra Nova Park for planting of native
plants, painting utility boxes, sign
installation, graffiti removal and pick up of
litter, and Chula Vista Community Park for
graffiti removal and pick up of litter.
Ongoing - As
resources are
available
These programs will
be carried out through
other appropriate City
plans and documents.
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1.1.3 Rental
Housing
Rehabilitation
As part of a comprehensive
neighborhood revitalization
strategy, the City seeks to provide
financial assistance to private
property owners of existing and
deteriorating multifamily rental
housing within Northwest and
Southwest planning areas and
requiring the property owner to set
aside a number of housing units
for lower income households at
affordable rents. Efforts will be
made to target properties in such
areas where privately initiated
improvements in other
neighborhood developments may
be generated.
The City continues to meet with developers
as contacted regarding the inclusion of
affordable housing units into existing
multifamily housing. Due to current rental
housing market, (e.g. high rents and low
vacancy rates), there is a lack of interest by
private property owners in participating in
this program.
Ongoing - As
resources are
available
This program will not
continue through the
next Housing Element.
Over the course of the
past Housing Element,
no private ownership
has expressed interest
because of restrictions
of program. The City
will continue to work
with other affordable
housing developers at
such time of
refinancing and re-
syndication.
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1.1.4 Rental
Housing
Acquisition and
Rehabilitation
As part of a comprehensive
neighborhood revitalization
strategy, the City Seeks to acquire
and rehabilitate existing rental
housing throughout the Northwest
and Southwest planning areas of
the City and set aside a number of
the housing units for very low-
income and/or special needs
households at affordable rents.
Due to the current competitive housing
market, the City is unable to acquire and
rehabilitate property.
Ongoing - As
resources are
available
While the City has not
had the opportunity to
advance this program
due to a competitive
and small market with
many private
investors, efforts will
be made to acquire
and rehabilitate
existing properties to
increase the affordable
housing stock in Chula
Vista.
1.1.5 Funding for
Housing Related
Environmental
Hazard Control
Support applications for available
Federal or State funding to reduce
housing related environmental
hazards, including lead hazard
control, building structural safety,
electrical safety, and fire
protection to address multiple
childhood diseases and injuries in
the home, such as the Healthy
Homes Initiative.
Due to the City’s budgetary reductions,
funding levels, priority needs and scoring
criteria, the City did not respond to the U.S.
Department of HUD NOFA’s for its Healthy
Homes and Lead Hazard Control
Programs.
Resources are limited
and the City has not
been in a competitive
situation to apply.
The City will continue
to evaluate needs
within the community
and apply for this
program as necessary
and as resources
become available.
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1.2.1 Multifamily
Housing
Inspection
Provide for the continuance of a
multifamily inspection program
that evaluates conditions of rental
housing complexes of three or
more units and reports violations
to the City’s Code Enforcement
Division regarding current health
and safety codes. The City will
follow up on all reports of
violations to ensure the correction
of any identified deficiencies.
Code Enforcement staff began inspections
in 2018 on 12 apartment communities
through the City’s Rental Housing Program.
Code Enforcement opened 771 cases for
individual apartments resulting from
inspections of apartment communities
initiated in 2018 and in the previous year.
In 2019, CE conducted a total of 183
inspections for apartment communities. In
addition, 848 cases were opened for
individual apartments resulting from
inspections of apartment communities.
Ongoing
Code enforcement is
an integral service in
our communities to
ensure that citizens
are living safe and
healthy lives. This
program will continue
as it is funded through
fees collected with
business licenses.
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1.2.2 Mobilehome
Inspection
Program
Provide for the continued
systematic inspection of
mobilehome and trailer park
communities for compliance with
Title 25 of the California Code of
Regulations to promote safe and
sanitary housing and
neighborhoods.
Through Title 25, Code Enforcement staff
has completed inspections at Trailer Villa
Mobilehome park with 118 mobilehome
spaces. The initial preparations for
inspection of Chula Vista Mobilehome Park
with 166 spaces began in late 2018.
In 2019, Code Enforcement staff has
completed 201 unit inspections throughout
various parks.
Ongoing
This program is a
requirement under
State law and as a
City, we have taken on
this responsibility from
the State. The
inspections of
mobilehome parks and
spaces will be a
continuing program as
it is an integral part of
our mobilehome
communities' health
and safety.
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1.2.3 Code
Enforcement
Activities
Continue Code Enforcement
activities that proactively monitor
housing and neighborhood
conditions for adherence to
minimum standards of habitability
and appearance by responding to
service requests from concerned
citizens.
Due to the growing foreclosure issue in
Chula Vista, the City adopted a Residential
Abandoned Properties Program (RAPP)
ordinance in August 2007, which requires
mortgage lenders to inspect defaulted
properties to confirm that they are
occupied. If a property is found to be
vacant, the program requires that the lender
exercise the abandonment clause within
their mortgage contract, register the
property with the City and immediately
begin to secure and maintain the property
to the neighborhood standard. For 2018,
twenty-eight (28) residential properties were
registered in the Abandoned Residential
Properties Program (4 condominium and 24
single family properties). In 2019, 30
properties were registered through the
Abandoned Properties Program.
Code enforcement staff responded to 740
residential (e.g. apartments, duplexes,
condominiums, mobile homes and single-
family homes) complaints during 2018. For
condos and single-family dwellings such
activities included un-permitted
construction, trash junk and debris,
inoperable vehicles related. Forty-six of
Ongoing.
Code enforcement
inspections will
continue to be held in
our communities as
they are essential to
maintaining
neighborhood safety
and addressing issues
as they happen and
before they worsen.
The complaints
addressed by Code
Enforcement officers
directly affect the
health and safety of
Chula Vista residents.
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the complaints were related to apartment
communities for such activities as mold,
roach/rodent infestations and other
maintenance issues.
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2.1.1 Water
Conservation
Practices
Promote the inclusion of state-of-
the art water conservation
practices in existing and new
development projects where
proven to be safe and
environmentally sound through
targeted policies and incentives in
partnership with the local utilities.
These practices can include, but
are not limited to, low-flow
plumbing fixtures, and EPA
WaterSense-labeled appliances.
During 2015, residential and commercial
buildings met the Green Building Standard,
which requires a 20% reduction in potable
water use (compared to national standards)
in new construction and major renovation
projects and met the requirement for
laundry water re-use pre-plumbing.
Through its SDG&E Local Government
Partnership, the City also distributed 23
water-savings devices to existing
residences and businesses in 2018.
Finally, the PACE program, as mentioned in
Section 1.1.2, helped fund indoor and
outdoor water conservation measures in
existing buildings.
Ongoing with the
Climate Action Plan.
The City will continue
to implement water
conservation practices
through existing and
future projects. These
policies not only
benefit our
environment but also
bring cost savings to
residents and water
independence to our
region.
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2.1.2
Landscaping-
Specific Water
Conservation
Strategies
Promote the use of low water
demand (WaterSmart)
landscaping, which incorporates
high efficiency irrigation and
drought-tolerant plant materials in
existing and new development.
When developing landscape
designs, encourage the minimal
use of turf areas and the
implementation of the City’s
Shade Tree Policy, which requires
a certain percentage of shade
coverage within parking lots and
along streets excluding alleyways.
Water reuse techniques, such as
graywater systems, rainwater
harvesting, and recycled water, to
meet outdoor landscaping water
demand should be encouraged.
The City continues to promote low water
demand landscaping through its revised
Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance
(large parcels) and Outdoor WaterSmart
Guidelines & Checklist (small parcels), both
of which guide landscaping projects
towards high water use efficiency.
Ongoing with the
Climate Action Plan.
Water use efficiency is
a priority for the City
because of our
geographic location
and climate. The City
will continue to
improve upon these
practices to achieve
long-term
sustainability and a
sustainable water
supply.
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2.1.3 New
Development -
Specific Water
Conservation
Continue to develop, update, and
enforce water-related building
codes and development
requirements such as the City’s
Landscape Water Conservation
Ordinance, Green Building
Standard, Design Manual, and
Water Conservation Plan
Guidelines (or their equivalent) as
part of the residential development
review and approval process.
Developers shall provide
homebuyers with an “Outdoor
WaterSmart Package” at
occupancy, which also includes
information about the City of
Chula Vista NatureScape
program.
The City continues to promote low water
demand landscaping through its revised
Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance
(large parcels) and Outdoor WaterSmart
Guidelines & Checklist (small parcels), both
of which guide landscaping projects
towards high water use efficiency.
The City continues to require Water
Conservation Plans for large developments
(over 50 dwelling units or equivalent) which
emphasize both indoor and outdoor water
use efficiency and requires homes to be
pre-plumbed for water re-use systems from
clothes washers.
Ongoing with the
Climate Action Plan.
Understanding that
conservation of natural
resources and long-
term sustainability is a
priority in our
geographic area, the
City will continue to
encourage these
efforts through
innovative building
codes and
requirements.
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2.1.4 Public
Education for
Water
Conservation
Promote water conservation,
efficiency, and reuse in the
community by providing
appropriately targeted public
education and by offering free
technical assistance in partnership
with the local water districts.
The City continues to work with the
Sweetwater and Otay Water Districts in to
host community educational workshops and
distributing general water efficiency
educational materials. We also created a
mobile display that explains how residents
can install Laundry-to-landscape systems in
their own home which was displayed at
community events and public buildings. In
addition, the City provides free home and
business water evaluations and has
distributed water-saving devices over the
last year.
Ongoing with the
Climate Action Plan.
The City continues to
partner with local
water organizations to
encourage Chula Vista
residents to reduce
water either through
free consultations,
services, or other
incentives.
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2.2.1 General
Energy Efficiency
and Renewable
Energy Strategies
Maximize energy efficiency and
integrate renewable energy into
existing and new development
projects through appropriate site
and building design, energy
efficient materials and appliances,
onsite renewable energy systems,
and home energy performance
ratings by developing targeted
policies consistent with the
California Long-Term Energy
Efficiency Strategic Plan.
The City encourages energy efficiency,
renewable energy, and other green building
technologies and design principles in new
and existing developments. During 2018,
the City provided over 286 no-cost business
energy evaluations and 100 home energy
evaluations were conducted, which has led
to participants implementing a
recommended energy-saving behavior or
retrofit.
During 2019, the City adopted an LED
requirement for commercial outdoor lighting
and provided over 548 no-cost business
energy evaluations and 65 home energy
evaluations. In 2020 the City plans on
adopting ordinances that focus on existing
buildings with a retrofit energy efficiency
requirement and a benchmarking
ordinance. The City also joined San Diego
Community Power, a JPA Community
Choice Aggregator, with the goal of
increasing control over local electricity
sources and reduce carbon emissions.
Additionally, the City launched the Chula
Vista Climate Action Challenge which
engages Chula Vista residents by providing
information about making sustainable
Ongoing with the
Climate Action Plan.
While the ending of
the City's Local
Government
Partnership with
SDG&E will reduce
some education and
outreach activities the
City continues to
partner with
organizations to
encourage Chula Vista
residents to reduce
energy waste and
utilize clean energy
through free
consultations,
services, or other
incentives.
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choices in their home. Over 100
households have signed up in 2019.
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2.2.2 New
Development -
Specific Energy
Conservation
Requirements
Continue to develop, update, and
enforce energy-related building
codes and development
requirements. Applicable codes
and development requirements
include, but are not limited to, the
City’s Green Building which
includes Cool Roof standards as
part of the residential development
review and approval process.
The City encourages energy efficiency,
renewable energy, and other green building
technologies and design principles in new
and existing developments. In more recent
years, California Building Codes are
reflecting the need to implement more
energy efficient construction, with more
significant changes occurring with Code
updates effective January 2018. To assist
developers, contractors and other industry
stakeholders, the City, in partnership with
SDG&E, has held numerous brown bag
lunch events on building code
requirements, new programs, and other
relevant information. The City continues to
provide a “Sustainability Desk” at the
building permit counter to provide technical
assistance on energy conservation and
other green building topics.
Ongoing with the
Climate Action Plan.
While the ending of
the City's Local
Government
Partnership with
SDG&E will reduce
some education and
outreach activities the
City continues to
promote energy
efficiency and
renewable energy
through energy-related
building codes and
development
requirements. The
City is developing
ordinances that focus
on existing buildings
with a retrofit energy
efficiency requirement
for residential
buildings and a
commercial
benchmarking
ordinance.
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2.2.3. Zero Net
Energy Home
Target
Facilitate progress towards the
development of “Zero Net Energy”
residential buildings, which have a
net energy consumption of zero
over a typical year as envisioned
by the California Long-Term
Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan.
This progress will be
accomplished by creating
developer incentives (such as
expedited permitting or reduced
permit fees) and by leveraging
state and federal housing funds
administered by the City’s
Housing Division.
See comments Section 1.1.1. Ongoing with the
Climate Action Plan.
The City will continue
to promote “Zero Net
Energy” residential
buildings through
ongoing support and
programing, such as
the "Green Homes for
All" program.
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2.2.4 Public
Education for
Energy
Conservation
Promote energy efficiency and
renewable energy in the
community by providing
appropriately targeted public
education and by offering free
technical assistance from San
Diego Gas & Electric.
The City continues to provide energy-
related materials and services through free
energy evaluations, community outreach
events and the Library Energy Lounges.
The City continues to sponsor a
“Sustainability Desk” at the building permit
counter to provide technical assistance on
energy conservation and other green
building topics.
Ongoing with the
Climate Action Plan.
While the ending of
the City's Local
Government
Partnership with
SDG&E will reduce
some education and
outreach activities the
City continues to
promote energy
efficiency and
renewable energy to
the community through
existing and innovative
approaches, such as
the Chula Vista
Climate Action
Challenge and Energy
efficiency kits at the
library.
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3.1.1 Integration
of Land Use
Planning and
Transit
The City’s General Plan, including
this 2013 – 2020 Housing
Element, promote a land use
pattern that is anticipated to
reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled
(VMT) and result in the region
meeting or exceeding the targets
established by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB). The
key component of the 2013 –
2020 Housing Element will be to
promote the integration of land
use planning and transit, whereby:
the City encourages the use of
incentives, when available, for
mixed-use development, which
includes housing, retail, and office
space, at transit nodes and other
high-intensity locations as
appropriate. The City supports
implementation of the San Diego
Association of Governments
(SANDAG)’s Sustainable
Communities Strategy (SCS),
including the adopted Regional
Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA) Plan, which includes the
following: increasing the housing
supply and the mix of housing
types, tenure, and affordability in
an equitable manner, promote infill
development and socioeconomic
equity, the protection of
environmental and agricultural
resources, and the
The City of Chula Vista’s Sustainable
Communities Program (SCP) seeks to
promote energy efficiency and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in the planning
and building process and in neighborhood
design.
In 2013, the SCP developed a modeling
tool for energy efficient community and site
planning standards. The model is based on
LEED’s Neighborhood Development rating
system, which integrates the principles of
smart growth, New Urbanism and green
building and encourages better
neighborhood planning and development by
assisting developers to select the
appropriate mix of energy efficient features
to maximize their site’s sustainability score.
This evaluation tool continues to be
available on the City’s website.
In 2014, City staff participated in SANDAG
regional workshops regarding the
incorporation of Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) into the Development
Process. TDM refers to programs and
strategies that manage and reduce traffic
congestion during peak travel times. Two
Specific Planning Area's (SPA's), Millennia
and Village 8 East, will include TDM.
In 2016 construction began on a Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) line (aka "South Bay Rapid")
that will connect eastern Chula Vista to
downtown San Diego. Service began in
Ongoing with the City's
Sustainable
Communities
Program.
The City will continue
to integrate land use
planning and transit as
the City continues to
grow and change with
the needs of residents.
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Balanced and
Diverse Housing
Opportunities
4.1.1 Expiring
Affordability
Restrictions
Proactively work with property
owner(s) of "at-risk" assisted
housing developments whose
affordability restriction are due to
expire by 2020, as identified within
Appendix A of this Element, and
affordable housing developers to
evaluate the viability of continuing
the affordability of such housing
through owner participation, public
subsidies, or participation, public
subsidies or participation by
affordable housing developers.
The City continues to work with those
property owners who own affordable
housing where recorded covenants are
nearing expiration. In accordance with our
published Housing Element, there are no
projects expiring in 2018 through 2020.
The City and Housing Authority implements
and has incorporated the provisions of
Section 52080(g) the California Health and
Safety Code and Sections 65863.10 and
65863.11 of the California Government
Code into its policies and regulatory
agreements for new projects. The Housing
Authority continues to work with those
affordable housing communities seeking to
refinance or restructure to incorporate
additional public benefit in the form of
deeper income targeting, additional rent
restrictions, including additional rent
restricted units, the extension of the existing
term of restrictions, or any combination
therefore may be negotiated.
Ongoing.
City will continue to
monitor developments
that have been
identified that as
expiring within the time
period of the next
Housing Element. We
will reach out and
explore possibilities in
which we can maintain
affordable restrictions
and/or work with
residents in providing
necessary resources
and information and
follow HCD's
preservation law. By
working and building
relationships with
property owners and
extending affordability
periods, the City
prioritizes residents
who need affordable
housing options.
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4.2.1 Monitoring of
Units Lost
Comply with State Law regarding
the monitoring and reporting of
housing units occupied by low-or
moderate-income households
demolished within the Coastal
Zone.
In 2019, no units occupied by low or
moderate-income households in the
Coastal Zone were lost or demolished.
Under SB 330 there is
a requirement to
replace units that were
occupied by low- to
moderate-income
families. This program
will be revised in order
to comply with SB 330.
4.2.2 Replacement
Housing
Where conversion or demolition of
housing units in the Coastal Zone
is occupied by low-or moderate
income households is proposed,
replacement of such housing will
be completed in accordance with
State Law and the City's adopted
Local Coastal Plan.
See comments in 4.2.1. Under SB 330 there is
a requirement to
replace units that were
occupied by low- to
moderate-income
families. This program
will be revised in order
to comply with SB 330.
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5.1.1 Affordable
Housing
("Inclusionary")
Policy
Continue to implement the
Balanced Communities-Affordable
Housing Policy first adopted by
the City’s Housing Element in
1981 and any implementing
guidelines as adopted and
updated. For all new residential
projects consisting of 50 or more
dwelling units,10 percent of the
residential units within the
development (“on-site”) shall be
affordable to low and moderate
income households (5 percent
low-income and 5 percent
moderate-income).
The City continues to implement this
objective through the Affordable Housing
Program requiring new residential
developments of 50 units or more to
provide 10% of the housing for low and
moderate income households.
In 2018, the City began discussions with
the property owner of Escaya in Otay
Ranch regarding development of an
affordable rental community.
In 2019, the City entered into an Affordable
Housing Agreement for 30-moderate
income units in the Village of Escaya. Also,
within the Village of Escaya, META Housing
submitted an application for Low Income
Housing Tax Credits and Bonds to assist in
the development of 175 low income
housing units that are subject to the City's
AHP.
Ongoing, review and
revise.
Partnerships with
developers are crucial
to the development of
affordable units and
housing within new
communities. This
program may need to
be revised in order to
meet demands and
best accommodate the
growing need for
affordable housing to
low- to moderate-
income households
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5.2.1 First Time
Homebuyer
Assistance
Continue assistance to low-
income households in purchasing
their first home through the City’s
First Time Homebuyer Down
Payment and Closing Cost
Assistance Program. Consider
amendments, as necessary, to the
Program to adequately reflect real
estate market conditions.
The City continues to contract with
SpringBoard CDFI (formerly known as
Community HousingWorks Realty and
Lending) to administer the City’s First Time
Homebuyer program. In 2014, the City was
awarded $1,000,000 in CalHome funds to
assist first time homebuyers. In 2018, with
the final expenditure of CalHome funds, the
City leveraged other additional monies from
its HUD HOME funds and Balanced
Communities Program to assist 10
households close escrow. In 2019, the
program ran out of funding and the City will
be adding additional funding to the Program
in 2020. Also, an application for $1.5M was
submitted to HCD for CalHome funding
under a NOFA released in November 2019.
Ongoing.
Currently 58% of
Chula Vista residents
are homeowners. The
City understands the
importance of owning
a home and investing
in something for the
future, therefore the
City will continue to
promote
homeownership to
increase community
stability, grow resident
wealth, and increase
tax revenue. As funds
become available,
efforts will be made to
help income-qualified
residents make these
investments.
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5.2.2 Mortgage
Credit Certificates
(MCC)
Continue to participate with the
County of San Diego and other
cities to issue and renew
Mortgage Credit Certificates
(MCC) to qualified first-time low-
and moderate-income
homebuyers. First-time
homebuyers are referred by the
Development Services
Department to the administrating
agency.
The MCC program is administered by
CalHFA. The City’s non-profit partner,
SpringBoard CDFI( formerly Community
HousingWorks) is authorized the provide
MCC's to eligible households in the San
Diego Region, including Chula Vista, and
has leveraged the MCC program with its
down payment assistance to assist 10 new
homeowners in 2018. In 2019, homebuyers
received an MCC. In 2019, CalHFA ended
its participation in the Program.
While the program is
ongoing, there are
limited resources and
competitive. The City
will seek partnerships
with other agencies to
continue funding for
first time homebuyer
programs.
5.2.3 Homebuyer
Education and
Counseling
Support and encourage
developers, lenders and social
service organizations to provide
educational programs, loan
counseling, and materials for
homeowners and potential
homeowners on home
maintenance, improvement, and
financial management. The
purpose of these educational
programs will be to help first-time
homebuyers prepare for the
purchase of a home and to
understand the importance of
maintenance, equity appreciation,
and personal budgeting to
minimize foreclosure rates.
Under its contract with SpringBoard CDFI,
SpringBoard offers bilingual homebuyer
education (HBE) to resident who wish to
learn about homebuyer programs.
As a result of a 2016 outreach event held at
and sponsored by the City of Chula Vista,
with over 150 rsvp’s received, significant
momentum and interest was generated for
the available funds.
In 2018, those homebuyers participating in
the City’s assistance programs were
provided with pre-purchase counseling and
homebuyer education.
This program will be
revised and merged
with applicable MCC
programs, and not a
standalone program.
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5.2.4 Support
Private Financial
Assistance
Programs
Support and encourage lenders,
Development Services
organizations and others to use
non-traditional financial
approaches to assist low-and
moderate-income first-time
homebuyers such as Individual
Accounts and other emerging
financial approaches.
Staff will continue to support and seek non-
traditional approaches as opportunities
exist.
See comments listed above for Programs
5.2.1 - 5.2.3.
This program will not
be continuing in the
next Housing Element.
Chula Vista will
continue to encourage
collaboration,
communication, and
partnership efforts with
external agencies,
organizations, and
communities to access
resources available
that assist low and
moderate income
residents build strong
families and obtain
and maintain health,
stable and affordable
homes.
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5.3.1 Mobilehome
Space Rent
Review
Continue to enforce CVMC
Chapter 9.50 to protect
mobilehome residents’ investment
in their home while at the same
time providing a reasonable return
to the park owner in order to
preserve this housing alternative.
The City continues to monitor and enforce
the Mobilehome Space Rent Review
Ordinance (Chula Vista Municipal Code
“CVMC” Chapter 9.50).
In 2018, over 2,400 residents paid the
administrative fee providing residents with
rent control services as desired.
In 2019, the Mobilehome Rent Review
Commission continued to meet on a
quarterly basis to receive information and
education on matters related to
mobilehome living in Chula Vista and other
relevant matters that would assist them in
their duties prescribed under CVMC
Chapter 9.50. The Commission did not
review any proposed rent increases.
Ongoing.
The City will continue
to collect a fee from
mobilehome owners
willing to participate in
this program. The
Mobilehome Rent
Review Commission
plays a large role in
providing residents the
protections that they
need and will continue
to meet regularly to
consider participant
complaints and
concerns.
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5.3.2 Resident
Ownership of
Mobilehome Parks
Promote the purchase of those
mobilehome parks with a
Mobilehome Park (MHP) zone
designation by park residents,
when a park becomes available
for sale in accordance with CVMC
Chapter 9.60 (Sale of a
Mobilehome Park). Accordingly,
resident organizations shall have
a right to purchase a park listed
for sale if the organization is able
to reach an acceptable price and
terms and conditions with the
mobilehome park owner. Financial
assistance that may be provided
by the State, or other funding
sources may be limited to income
eligible residents and require
affordable housing costs.
No mobilehome/trailer parks were listed for
sale in 2019.
Efforts to encourage
resident purchase of a
mobilehome park will
continue as these
opportunities arise.
5.3.3 Mobilehome
Park Conversion
Continue to enforce CVMC
Chapter 9.40 to protect the rights
of residents as mobilehome/trailer
parks are closed or converted to
other uses.
The City will continue to enforce CVMC
9.40 if and when a park is proposed for
closure.
The City will continue
to enforce these
regulations and ensure
that tenants are given
their full rights.
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6.1.1 Homeless &
"At-Risk"
Homeless-
Regional Planning
Continue to participate in regional
planning efforts to address needs
of the homeless, including the
Regional Task Force on the
Homeless and the South Bay
Homeless Coalition.
The City continues to participate in regional
organizations focused on housing and other
needs of the homeless or near homeless
population. In January 2017, such regional
bodies providing for data information and
studies related to homelessness (the
Regional Taskforce on the Homeless) and
the Regional Continuum of Care Council,
required by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development for funding were
merged to form one regional governance
board now known as the Regional
Taskforce on the Homeless (“RTFH”). With
one regional body, it is anticipated that the
merger will unify the countywide effort to
help the homeless while operating more
efficiently and with more transparency.
Chula Vista continues to participate in the
RTFH as a member in the full membership
meetings and Board meetings. As an ESG
entitlement jurisdiction, the RTFH must
consult with the City.
In light of the regional approach being
undertaken and the establishment of the
Chula Vista Homeless Outreach Team, the
South Bay Homeless Advocacy Coalition
disbanded in 2016.
In 2018, the RTFH will be completing a long
term strategy to reduce homeless in San
Diego County.
The City of Chula
Vista recognizes the
importance of quality
of life for all residents,
housed and unhoused.
Currently, there are
313 number of
homeless residents in
Chula Vista, of which
68% are identified as
unsheltered.
Chula Vista will
continue to encourage
collaboration,
communication, and
partnership efforts with
external agencies,
organizations, and
communities to do the
following:
• Conduct regional,
goal-oriented planning
and coordination that
will identify gaps in
service and seek
methods to improve
the responsiveness of
existing homeless
service systems
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6.1.2 Homeless &
"At-Risk
Homeless"-
Regional Funding
Continue to support regional
funding efforts to develop new
housing facilities for the homeless
and maintain existing facilities and
services, including the Regional
Continuum of Care Council for
San Diego County and its
application for funding through the
Federal Supportive Housing
Program, local FEMA Board,
County of San Diego Hotel/Motel
Voucher Program and temporary
winter shelters.
In 2017, HUD implemented the “housing
first” model and the Coordinated Entry
System (“CES”) as best practices in
addressing the needs of the homeless.
With the changes in practice, Chula Vista
and South Bay Community Services
(SBCS), as the primary service agency that
provides homeless shelter and services in
Chula Vista, are continuing to make
adjustments to its operations and funding
process and priorities.
SBCS operates four transitional living
programs and the City has continued to
allocate on an annual basis CDBG and
ESG funds to SBCS for housing services.
In 2018, the City funded the housing
programs, as well as housing navigation
services, tenant based rental assistance
and hotel/motel vouchers serving as
“bridge” housing for homeless in process of
entering into a housing program to be
administered by SBCS.
The City also provides annual funding for
the Rotational Shelter Network program to
provide shelter to homeless at various
congregational sites throughout the County,
including Chula Vista. The City continues
to implement a Homeless Outreach Team,
including 2 police officers and 1 PERT
Clinician, along with community clean-up of
public areas such as parks, sidewalks, and
open space areas. The City is partnering
with the County of San Diego in the "Project
By leveraging existing
and new sources of
funds, the City is able
to partner with other
providers in taking a
person centered
approach to help
achieve housing
stability for clients as
they transition from
homelessness to
becoming housed.
Chula Vista will
continue to encourage
collaboration,
communication, and
partnership efforts with
external agencies,
organizations, and
communities to do the
following:
Achieve efficient and
cost-effective delivery
of services to persons
experiencing or at risk
of experiencing
homelessness;
To provide an array of
housing linked with
wrap around services,
including short-term
and temporary
(including emergency,
interim, transitional,
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6.1.3 Existing &
New Emergency
Shelters &
Transitional
Housing
Continue in-kind and financial
assistance for existing and new
emergency shelters and
transitional housing facilities that
serve the City by providing
technical assistance, siting
opportunities, grants, or low cost
loans to operating agencies.
See comments in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2.
The City continues to provide funding to
South Bay Community Services (SBCS) to
operate its housing programs. SBCS
receives $63,000 annually from the City’s
Emergency Solutions Grant funding to
serve approximately 90 extremely low-
income homeless individuals and families
that meet HUD’s definition of
homelessness.
The City owns and operates six residential
units that are used to provide housing for
chronic homeless with mental health issues
with wrap around services provided by the
County of San Diego's Health and Human
Services. Additionally, the City makes
available Tenant Based Rental Assistance
for 15 individuals through this program. All
units are fully occupied. The City continues
to seek opportunities to partner with
affordable housing developers for the
development of permanent supportive
housing.
The City will work to
provide the necessary
resources and present
opportunities to those
who are willing to
accept them. This
includes partnering
with community
organizations and law
enforcement to
provide person-
centered services.
Utilizing existing
resources and as new
resources become
available, Chula Vista
will continue to
encourage
collaboration,
communication, and
partnership efforts with
external agencies,
organizations, and
communities to do the
following:
Achieve efficient and
cost-effective delivery
of services to persons
experiencing or at risk
of experiencing
homelessness;
To provide an array of
housing linked with
wrap around services,
including short-term
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6.1.4 Tenant
Rental Assistance
Implement a homeless prevention
program providing rent subsidies
for those at-risk of becoming
homeless
See comments in 6.1.1 and 6.1.2.
Since 2013, the City has contracted with
South Bay Community Services (SBCS) to
administer housing programs funded
through Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG),
HOME and CDBG to assist those homeless
or at risk of being homeless. SBCS
administers the City’s Rapid Re-housing
program for those households experiencing
a recent incident of homelessness (at 30%
or less of AMI) for up to 2 years of rental
assistance and a Homeless Prevention
program for short term assistance not to
exceed 3 months. In 2019, SBCS assisted
15 families through Tenant Based Rental
Assistance and 7 families through ESG.
During 2018, the Section 8 program
administered by the County of San Diego
issued 2,585 vouchers in Chula Vista,
1,079 to elderly and 242 to large families.
26,630 households remain on the waiting
list at the end of 2018, the majority of those
families (13,786).
During 2019, the Section 8 program
administered by the County of San Diego
issued 2,610 vouchers in Chula Vista,
Chula Vista will
continue to encourage
collaboration,
communication, and
partnership efforts with
external agencies,
organizations, and
communities to do the
following:
Achieve efficient and
cost-effective delivery
of services to persons
experiencing or at risk
of experiencing
homelessness;
To provide an array of
housing linked with
wrap around services,
including short-term
and temporary
(including emergency,
interim, transitional,
safe haven, and
seasonal) housing,
and Permanent
supportive housing.
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1,624 to elderly and 197 to large families.
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6.1.5 Information
on Resources for
Basic Needs
Distribute informational materials
to provide contact information
regarding basic needs, such as
emergency food, shelter, and
services for the homeless.
Materials can be distributed on an
as needed basis at public/civic
center public counters and by City
personal in regular contact with
homeless or near homeless
households.
Staff continues to provide updated
information on basic resources on the City's
website and at the public counters. A
Community Resources guide, which
provides local and regional contact
information for services ranging from
emergency shelter and food to legal
assistance and health services is available
and provided at public counters and used
by the CVPD HOT during its weekly
outreach and other outreach events to the
homeless. The Community Resources
Guide, along with many other informational
materials, are available at City's
Development Services public counter. The
City works closely with South Bay
Community Services, the lead
homelessness agency, and its Homeless
Outreach Team to ensure that all
informational material is updated on a
regular basis and made available to
households seeking information and
resources. In 2019, the City began updating
the existing Community Resources guide to
provide better and more accurate
information. The resource guide includes
local and regional contact information for
services ranging from emergency shelter
Considering that these
services are already
being provided by
other organizations
such as 2-1-1 and the
Chula Vista
Community
Collaborative, the City
will consider and
include these
programs in the
Consolidated Plan.
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and food to legal assistance and health
services.
See comments in 6.1.1.
6.2.1 Second
Dwelling Units
Continue to allow construction of
new accessory secondary
dwelling units in areas where the
units do not compromise the
neighborhood character, as
defined in Section 19.58.022,
Accessory Second Dwelling Units,
of the Chula Vista Municipal Code
as needed to facilitate and
encourage development.
In 2018, 20 applications were submitted for
accessory second dwelling units. 8 permits
were actually issued with 2 completed, 1
withdrawn, and the remaining in process of
review and issuance.
In 2019, 29 permits were issued and 5
permits were done and closed.
Due to the shortage of
housing in the City of
Chula Vista, the
construction of new
units will continue to
work to be in
compliance with new
state laws that
incentivize second
dwelling units.
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6.2.2 Shared
Living
Support private programs for
shared living that connect those
with a home and are willing to
share living accommodations with
those that are seeking housing,
particularly seniors, students, and
single person households. The
City can identify the programs
offered in the community and
assist in program outreach efforts
for shared living programs through
advertisements in the City's
website and placement of program
brochures in key community
locations.
Given the significant need for affordable
housing, City policies continue to support
alternative housing types and living
arrangements. While the City has provided
past financial support to social service
providers offering shared housing services
in 2006, the local social service agency that
provided shared living referrals ceased this
service.
The City has identified a possible
partnership with another active shared
housing service and is working towards
expanding their services within the Chula
Vista community as a viable housing option.
Continuing discussions occurred in 2019
but no funding source identified.
There are currently no
restrictions and
residents are already
doing this in the open
markets. Therefore,
there have been no
barriers identified for
this occurring.
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6.2.3 Co-Housing Evaluate the viability of co-
housing where residents share
common facilities (e.g., cooking
facilities) and amendments to Title
19 of the Chula Vista Municipal
Code and other documents, where
appropriate, to facilitate its
development.
This program is identified as a Level 2
priority. Due to the City’s current budgetary
reductions, review and amendments of the
City’s Municipal Code are being completed
on an as needed basis. Any proposal to
provide co-housing will be evaluated and
processed on a project-by-project basis. In
March 2018, the City hired a new senior
planner position with the responsibility of
reviewing and updating Title 19. Staff is
focused on updates to the City’s zoning
code and specific plans consistent with
legislative actions affecting residential
development in effect as of January 2019
and review of other possible land use
issues. Notable achievements include
updates to zoning code for ADUs, JADUs,
emergency shelters, supportive and
transitional housing, employee housing,
and residential care facilities.
The City will continue
to develop
relationships and
partner with other
agencies and
providers regarding
alternative living
options and housing
types, such as shared
housing.
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6.2.4 Accessible
Housing
Regulations
Continue to maintain and
implement California Title 24
provisions for the review and
approval of residential
developments.
Title 1 and Chapter 19.14 of CVMC
(“Reasonable Accommodations”) provides
for a formal procedure to consider whether
a land use development standard or
regulation of the City's can be modified or
exempted in order to allow an individual
with a disability to occupy their home.
In December 2017, the California Tax
Credit Allocation Committee adopted
regulations for its programs requiring
minimum construction standards to address
mobility, hearing, vision and other sensory
impairments. 10% of units must be made
accessible to those with mobility
impairments and 4% of units for hearing,
vision, or other sensory impairments.
TCAC Regulation Sections 10325(f)(7)(K)
and 10326(g)(6) require projects to adhere
to the provisions of California Building Code
Chapter 11(B) regarding accessibility to
privately owned housing made available for
public use.
In 2018, two (2) affordable housing
developments totaling 58 units were
acquired and will be rehabilitated in
accordance with the new requirements
under TCAC regulations.
The City wants to
maintain this program
to ensure that
everyone in
community has access
to housing without
physical barriers.
Monitoring strategies
will be revised.
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In 2019, two (2) affordable housing
developments are being rehabilitated
totaling 177 units (58+119). 10% of the
unit in these projects are now accessible to
persons with disabilities per TCAC funding
regulations.
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Government Role
and Process
7.1.1 Specific
Plans
Develop and consider for adoption
Specific Plans for the Southwest
Planning Areas in order to
implement the housing-related
land use policy General Plan
Update of 2005.
The Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan
was adopted in August 2013. Since its
adoption, there has been development
interest in the area. In 2015 a 21-unit
residential project was completed at 778
Ada Street. In 2016, four new residential
projects were issued building permits. No
new residential permits were issued for this
area in 2017.
In September 2015 the Main Street
Streetscape Master Plan was approved by
City Council. The Plan is being
implemented as funding becomes available
and/or as developers develop property
along the corridor.
This program has
been completed and
will not be included in
the next Housing
Element.
7.1.2 Zoning Update Title 19 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code, to implement
housing-related land use policy
contained in the General Plan
Update of 2005.
Due to the City’s current budgetary
reductions, review and amendments to Title
19 of the City’s Municipal Code (zoning) are
being completed on an as needed basis.
See comments in 7.1.1 and 7.4.1.
This program will be
continuing. There have
been significant
changes required
under state law that
would necessitate the
review or revision of
zoning ordinance and
compliance with those
state laws.
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7.1.3 Emergency
Shelters
The City will amend its Zoning
Ordinance within one year of
adoption of the Housing Element
to address emergency shelters,
and permit this use by right,
without requiring a CUP, PUD or
other discretional action within
identified zones, consistent with
Senate Bill 2 (Housing
Accountability) enacted in 2007.
The zones being considered are
the General-Industrial (I-G) and/or
Limited Industrial (I-R) zones and
the Community Purpose Facility
within the Planned Community (P-
C) zone.
Ordinance No. 3442 of the City of Chula
Vista amending various sections of Title 19
“Planning and Zoning” of the City of Chula
Vista Municipal Code to address
compliance with State laws governing
supportive residential land uses (e.g.
emergency shelters, single room
occupancy residences, transitional and
supportive housing, residential facilities,
and qualified employee housing) was
passed on October 16, 2018, effective on
November 23, 2018.
This program has
been completed and
will not be included in
the next Housing
Element.
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7.1.4 Transitional
and Supportive
Housing
The Zoning Ordinance will be
amended to specifically define
transitional/supportive housing.
Transitional housing, pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section
50675.2, and supportive housing,
pursuant to Health and Safety
Code 50675.14, will be permitted
as a residential use in all
residential uses and subject to the
same development standards as
the same type of housing units in
the same zone consistent with
Senate Bill 2 (Housing
Accountability) enacted in 2007.
Ordinance No. 3442 of the City of Chula
Vista amending various sections of Title 19
“Planning and Zoning” of the City of Chula
Vista Municipal Code to address
compliance with State laws governing
supportive residential land uses (e.g.
emergency shelters, single room
occupancy residences, transitional and
supportive housing, residential facilities,
and qualified employee housing) was
passed on October 16, 2018, effective on
November 23, 2018.
This program has
been completed and
will not be included in
the next Housing
Element.
7.1.5 Single Room
Occupancy (SRO)
Units
The Zoning Ordinance does not
contain specific provisions for
SRO units. The City will amend
the Zoning Ordinance to facilitate
the provision of SRO's, consistent
with the Assembly Bill 2634
(Housing for Extremely Low-
Income Households) enacted in
2007.
Ordinance No. 3442 of the City of Chula
Vista amending various sections of Title 19
“Planning and Zoning” of the City of Chula
Vista Municipal Code to address
compliance with State laws governing
supportive residential land uses (e.g.
emergency shelters, single room
occupancy residences, transitional and
supportive housing, residential facilities,
and qualified employee housing) was
passed on October 16, 2018, effective on
November 23, 2018.
This program has
been completed and
will not be included in
the next Housing
Element.
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7.1.6 Farmworker
Housing
The Zoning Ordinance will be
amended within one year of
adoption of the Housing Element
to comply with Section 17021.5
and 17021.6 of the State Health
and Safety Code regarding
employee housing.
Ordinance No. 3442 of the City of Chula
Vista amending various sections of Title 19
“Planning and Zoning” of the City of Chula
Vista Municipal Code to address
compliance with State laws governing
supportive residential land uses (e.g.
emergency shelters, single room
occupancy residences, transitional and
supportive housing, residential facilities,
and qualified employee housing) was
passed on October 16, 2018, effective on
November 23, 2018.
This program has
been completed and
will not be included in
the next Housing
Element.
7.1.7 Flood
Hazard
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 162,
amend the safety and
conservation elements of the
City's General Plan upon adoption
of the City's Housing Element to
include an analysis and policies
regarding flood hazards and
management. Upon the
amendment of the safety and
conservations elements, the City
will review the adopted Housing
Element to maintain internal
consistency and amend the
Element as may be necessary.
The City's Environmental Element contains
a policy related to flood hazard
management, as well the City's Municipal
Code and are consistent with the Housing
Element.
This program has
been completed and
will not be included in
the next Housing
Element.
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7.2.1 Priority
Processing
Continue to implement priority
processing of the necessary
entitlements and plan checks to
expedite the development process
for residential developments,
which do not require extensive
Engineering or environmental
review, with at least 15 percent of
the units as affordable for very
low-and low-income households.
Update the expedite policy as may
be necessary to encourage the
development of affordable housing
for lower income households.
Chula Vista offers expedited permit
processing for certain development
projects, including affordable housing.
Affordable Housing Developers can request
the expedited program to ensure the project
is placed into service by the required
deadlines established by the funders of the
project (i.e. tax credit investors). All
affordable housing projects have been
provided with this service.
The City will continue
this program and pro-
housing policies to
ensure that our low
income residents have
affordable housing.
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7.2.2 Development
Fees
Various fees and assessments are
charged by the City to cover the
costs of processing permits and
providing services and facilities.
Continue to consider subsidizing,
waiving, or deferring fees for
affordable units for very low- and
low-income households on a
case-by-case basis. Requests are
evaluated based upon the
development's effectiveness and
efficiency in achieving the City's
underserved housing needs,
particularly extremely low and
special needs households as
allowed by the City's Municipal
Code.
See comments in 7.2.1.
As needed based upon financial feasibility,
the City may offer waiver and/or deferral of
certain fees. In 2016, as part of the City's
financial assistance to Duetta and Volta
senior affordable housing developments,
approximately $2,000,000 in fees were
waived/deferred. For rental housing
development proposed within the infill
urbanized area of the City, west of I-805,
the City offers a development fee deferral
program as incentive to those
developments. In 2018, the City amended
its Municipal Code to allow for the
waiver/deferral of certain fees for accessory
dwelling units.
As there are changes in legislation, the City
continues to update policies and regulation.
The adoption of California Senate Bill 13
prohibits development impact fees on
accessory dwelling units smaller than 750
square feet, and significantly limits the
impact fees that may be charged to larger
accessory dwelling units.
The City will continue
and analyze current
Development Impact
Fees and amend them
to comply with new
state laws as they
become effective.
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7.2.3 Water/Sewer The City of Chula Vista will
provide a copy of the adopted
Housing Element to the Otay
Water District and Sweetwater
Authority within 30 days of
adoption. The City will also
continue with the District to ensure
affordable housing developments
receive priority water service
provision.
The City provided a copy of the adopted
Housing Element to the Otay Water District
and Sweetwater Authority.
This program is a
requirement of
Housing Element
regulations. In
addition, laws require
ensuring that this
sharing of information
is completed when
processing of new
residential
development.
7.3.1 Pursue
Affordable
Housing Funding
Continue to utilize the eCivis
software program to proactively
pursue available Federal or State
funding to increase, preserve and
enhance housing affordable to
low-income households
As opportunities become available for
funding, the City actively pursues
partnerships and as a City to apply for such
funding. Past awards include application
with SBCS for the Promise Zone
designation in November 2013. In 2014 the
City of Chula Vista was successful in a
grant application for CalHOME funds
towards the creation of first-time
homebuyer opportunities. In 2019, staff was
preparing an $1.5M CalHome application to
assist First Time Buyer in response to a
Notice of Funding Availability that was
issued by HCD in November 2019. In 2019,
the City continued its partnership with the
County of San Diego Health and Human
Services Department to provide housing
The City will pursue
affordable housing
funding as new
funding sources
become available.
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and wrap around services for homeless
with mental health illnesses. Staff
continues to search for and apply for
affordable housing grant opportunities.
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7.4.1 Affordable
Housing
Incentives (aka
Density Bonus)
The City has adopted affordable
housing incentives regulations to
facilitate the development of
affordable housing for very low,
low, and moderate income
households and seniors. This
policy provides for a density
bonus, incentives and waivers of
development standards for
housing providing the required
number of units for the income
qualified households and seniors.
Continue to provide incentives for
the development of affordable
housing and housing for seniors
through implementation of these
regulations. Market incentives to
housing developers via the City's
website and the Development
Services front counters.
See comments in 4.1.2 and 7.1.2.
The City of Chula Vista's Density Bonus
Ordinance was approved by the City
Council on December 11, 2012. The
ordinance provides clarity and outlines the
State requirements for affordable housing
development. Developers of low and
moderate income units are encouraged to
utilize the incentives available through
these regulations as may be needed.
2 projects were approved in 2019, these
include Bonita Glen and 310 K St. Bonita
Glen has a total of 170 apartments - 9
apartments for very low income individuals.
310 K St has 46 apartments - 3 apartments
for very low income individuals.
The City will continue to update the City’s
zoning code and specific plans consistent
with legislative actions affecting residential
development in effect as of January 2019.
The City will continue
to monitor housing
developments to
encourage the
designation of
affordable housing
through incentives.
Municipal code will be
revised as state codes
are amended.
7.4.2 Public
Property
Evaluate the viability of providing
affordable housing on City owned
property that becomes available or
is deemed surplus property.
Staff has evaluated its existing inventory of
City and/or Agency owned land. The City
has limited ownership of land, of which very
little is currently suitable for residential
development. As opportunities of surplus
land become available, the City will
City policies will be
revised to follow new
state laws and the
Surplus Lands Act.
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continue to evaluate the suitability of such
land for residential purposes and the
viability for affordable housing.
7.4.3 Affordable
Housing in Public
or Quasi-Public
Zones
Evaluate the appropriateness of
allowing affordable housing within
public or quasi-public zoning
designations, when appropriate.
See comments in 7.4.1. The City will continue
to monitor housing
developments to
encourage the
designation of
affordable housing
through incentives.
Municipal code will be
revised as state codes
are amended.
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8.1.1 Affirmative
Marketing &
Leasing
Require affordable housing
developments for low-and
moderate-income households to
comply with the following policies;
marketing and leasing efforts,
require outreach to minority
communities, including advertising
in multi-lingual media; require the
monitoring of lease and sales
efforts for compliance with
affirmative marketing; and, require
periodic reporting to the
Community Development
Department on the composition of
resident populations in units,
income levels and affordability of
the units.
The City continues to require all developers
of affordable housing communities to
provide the City with a Marketing Plan,
including efforts for affirmative marketing to
minority communities. All marketing plans
are required as condition of the loan
agreement and are subject to review and
approval by the City.
All deed restricted affordable housing
projects are required to conduct a lottery of
the waitlist.
Efforts to require
affordable housing in
new developments
and prioritize low- to
moderate-income
families will continue.
The City works with
developers to further
fair housing and
ensure compliance
with Housing Element
regulations and new
laws as they become
effective.
8.1.2 Fair Housing
Education &
Counseling
Continue contracting with a
service provider for
implementation of programs for
broad outreach and education on
housing rights to ensure
information and materials are
available to the entire community
through a variety of means,
including availability on the City's
website and various City and civic
buildings, fair housing counseling,
The City contracts with Center for Social
Advocacy (CSA) to provide outreach and
counseling for fair housing issues.
Information regarding fair housing
education and resources is available on the
City's website and at the public counter.
CSA conducted several workshops during
the year for the benefit or residents and
property owners/managers. One such
workshop was directed to property
managers and held at the Pacific
By providing a
connection to legal
services and placing
an importance on fair
housing practice, the
City demonstrates its
interest in putting
residents first. The
City works with
developers to further
fair housing and
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and resolution of fair housing
complaints. Where appropriate,
refer to other agencies, including
State and Federal enforcement
agencies.
Southwest Association of Realtor office.
In addition, the planning process began for
the San Diego Regional Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The
City is a member of the San Diego Regional
Alliance for Fair Housing that consists of 13
participating Cities and the County of San
Diego.
ensure compliance
with Housing Element
regulations and new
laws as they become
effective.
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9.1.1 Public Input
& Participation
Continue to incorporate public
input and participation in the
design and development of City
housing plans and policies.
The City continues to provide opportunity
for public input for all plans, policies and
projects. The Development Services
Department has an established public
participation policy for review of all
development projects. Additionally, as a
recipient of U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development funds, the City
also has an adopted Citizen Participation
Plan for these funding programs.
As part of its public outreach and
engagement, in developing plans, policies
and projects, staff solicits input using
various methods such as surveys, meetings
with community stakeholder groups, City
sponsored community meetings, focus
groups, community cafes, and office hours
with elected officials and departments. City
staff meets on a regular basis with citizen
advocacy groups to discuss and address
specific neighborhood needs, such as
ACCE and Harborside Safety and
Revitalization Committee.
Outreach tools for publicizing events and
information include the use of social media,
such as Facebook, Nextdoor, and the City
The projects that are
taken on by the City
are not without
consequences - both
good and bad.
Therefore, it is
important to listen to
and incorporate the
opinions of the
taxpayers and those
affected by these
projects. The City will
continue to update its
practices for collecting
public opinion,
emphasizing the
hardest to reach
populations in our
communities and meet
clients where they are.
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website. Interested persons may also sign
up for Council and Commission agendas,
new development applications, etc.
Specifically, for housing related projects,
applicants are requested to hold a meeting
with neighboring residents and property
owners at the onset of a project. As a
project moves forward in the construction
phase, applicants are requested to provide
news and information to interested persons
on progress and neighborhood impacts as
a result of construction activity.
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9.1.2 Limited
English
Proficiency Policy
Development of a City-wide policy
to provide services to persons with
limited English proficiency with the
goal of providing such persons
with better access to verbal and
written information provided by the
City, specifically related to
affordable housing resources and
programs for low-and moderate-
income households.
The City continues to provide bilingual
materials for all housing program marketing
materials and provides translation services
as needed and as requested. The City
provides translation service language on its
website and is evaluating this service for all
meeting agendas. All agendas related to
Housing and altered agendas include a
request for translation services.
The City’s Human Relations Commission,
with its participation in the Welcoming Cities
initiative, has identified as the development
of a more comprehensive policy as part of
its future work program.
Chula Vista
communities are
diverse, and the
implementation and
improvement of
policies will help in
providing better written
material and customer
service to our clients
whose primary
language is not
English. The City
emphasizes meeting
clients where they are
and providing
necessary resources
to be an engaged
citizen.
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9.1.3 Housing
Resources
Information
Develop and maintain outreach or
other appropriate marketing
materials identifying available
housing resources and programs
available in the City of Chula
Vista, including affordable housing
developments, to ensure existing
and potential residents are aware
of affordable housing
opportunities. Information and
materials are to be available via
the City's website and the
Development Services front
counters.
Staff continues to provide updated housing
resource information as needed on the
City's website, at the public counters and
attends certain community events and
meetings to provide information. The City
also displays materials from other providers
for those related housing services as Fair
Housing services, Foreclosure Intervention
services, Homelessness services, and
community resources at the public
counters.
City staff hold a number of outreach events
to provide technical assistance and
information to its residents, business
owners, and other community partners. In
2019, staff provided information for
residential property managers, mobilehome
park owners/managers and attended
numerous community events to provide
housing and neighborhood related
information.
With such a great
need for affordable
housing in our
communities, the City
will continue to
develop up-to-date
information on
affordable housing
opportunities to
provide to the public at
events, online, and at
our front counters. The
City will ensure that
these resources use
non-technical
language, are
translated to meet
clients where they are,
and bridge a digital
divide when
necessary.
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9.1.4 Annual
Housing Report
Provide an annual report to the
City Council on the City’s existing
housing stock and policies in
relation to progress in
implementing the policies of the
Housing Element. The annual
report shall also be made
available for review in public
locations.
Since 2008, the Housing Advisory and
Mobilehome Rent Review Commissions
have met annually to review Housing
Element progress made during the previous
year. It is anticipated that the groups will
meet again this April in their annual joint
meeting to discuss relevant housing issues
to each group. In addition, the City Council
is presented with the report annually in an
open public meeting.
As a requirement of
the Housing Element,
the City will continue
to provide annual
reports to our
governing body and
the public to ensure
transparency.
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SUMMARY
1.1 Overview
Public participation is an important part of the planning process. The State of California requires
local governments make diligent efforts to involve all economic segments of the population in
the development of the Housing Element. The Housing Element sh ould be representative of the
desires of local residents and address the concerns most important to the community both now
and in the future. Therefore, outreach to the public is essential to gaining a broad spectrum of
perspectives and to identifying local challenges, as well as a shared set of priorities, strategies
and a vision for housing Chula Vistan’s in the future.
The City of Chula Vista has adopted a philosophy of public engagement that relies heavily in
“meeting the community where they are.” Therefore, outreach is focused on the specific
demographics of the community and their comfort level. For Chula Vista those efforts are aimed
at a population that is 45 percent low income, who are primarily renters, and 61 percent Hispanic,
many of who have limited English skills. Language used in outreach efforts are multilingual
(English and Spanish), simple versus technical and respectful of cultural preferences that prefer
communication built upon trust and relationships from one-on-one conversations and utilizing
the “promotora” model of engagement.
During the 6th Cycle Housing Element update, the world experienced a historic public health
crisis, known as Corona Virus or COVID-19. The rapid transmission rate of COVID-19 changed the
very nature of how we work, live, and protect ourselves against the spread of this virus. As part
of the response to COVID-19, public health orders were issued that included stay at home orders
with the exception of “essential” workers and included other restrictions such as social distancing
and the prohibition of gatherings outside of immediate household members. Such restrictions
limit what’s possible for jurisdictions, organizations, agencies and others wishing to maintain
momentum on community engagement efforts and planning activities. Social distancing and
restrictions on gatherings of people impacted public outreach activities on the calendar for April,
May, June and beyond. Therefore, all efforts to engage community shifted to online activities.
1.0
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As a result of the current environment, City staff relied heavily on an online survey and efforts to
advertise the survey from social media to direct mailings to over 30,000 households of
multifamily properties within the 91910 and 91911 zip codes with the highest pe rcentage of low
income households and to all mobilehome residents (3,400). The Housing Needs Survey was
made available in both English and Spanish to identify types of affordable housing needed,
priorities for special needs groups, priority housing programs to address affordable housing
needs in the community, location of emergency housing, and any perceived constraints to
housing.
Other methods to engage the community included presentations and discussions with the
Planning Commission, Housing Advisory Commission and Commission on Aging prior to COVID-
19 and post-COVID-19, virtual meetings with these Commissions, virtual public meetings with
identified stakeholder groups and the community. Meetings and presentations focused on (1)
informing the community of past and existing efforts to address previously identified housing
needs, identified housing needs based on current demographics and anticipated resources and
(2) hearing from the community their top priorities in terms of housing needs by income group
or targeted population and to identify/refine possible housing policies/programs to address the
specific needs and any geographical/locational considerations.
Through the online survey and meetings opportunities to provide feedback was made avail able
to a wide range of persons and stakeholders. These approaches allowed the City to collect
qualitative and quantitative responses, which were used to inform and prioritize policies.
Outreach methods were varied to help capture the greatest number of participants, since the
Housing Element is a citywide document.
Despite the City’s efforts in advertising of its surveys and meetings, participation from its citizens
and stakeholders was limited. With a “meeting the community where they are” model of
engagement, in a post-COVID 19 environment, the engagement results took on an emotional and
personal perspective. With over 45 percent of Chula Vistans low income, with the highest COVID-
19 infection rates occurring in zip codes 91910 and 91911 of Chula V ista, and a higher
unemployment rate than the region, the priority of Chula Vista residents and those that serve
them are on essential daily living from maintaining a home given the financial impact of COVID -
19, managing a home life with children at home d istance learning, ensuring food and nutrition,
and maintaining or gaining compensated employment all while trying to ensure their health and
safety. To fill the gap of direct participation by residents, the City relied on discussions with its
community stake holders and service providers who generally serve the City’s lower income and
underrepresented population groups for input.
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Through its efforts, the City received more than 200 comments, had nearly 260 online
participants, and engaged in-person prior to COVID-19. Most Chula Vistan’s agree that housing
affordability and homelessness are urgent concerns that need to be addressed and that a top
strategy to solving these issues is improvements to City processes to increase the overall supply
of housing. The results are summarized and displayed below and organized by the outreach
methodology.
1.2 Online Survey
Staff developed an online survey with 16 questions; 15
multiple choice and 10 of them with a comment or other
(specify) section. The multiple-choice questions were
designed so respondents would have to prioritize the
most urgent barriers, issues, and challenges related to
various housing topics. The comment or other section
were included so respondents could add anything that
they thought was missing in the multiple-choice lists and
to provide additional thoughts or ideas.
The online survey was available in English and Spanish and
was open for four months, from May 4th, 2020 to
September 4th, 2020. The survey was anonymous, but
respondents were asked to provide the zip code
associated with their permanent residence.
Approximately 44.9 percent of respondents reside in the
area code 91911; 38.5 percent of respondents reside in
the area code 91910; 10.2 percent of respondents reside
in area code 91913; 2.7 percent of respondents reside in
area code 91914; 2.7 percent of respondents reside in
area code 91902 and the remaining respondents with less
than 1 percent participation reside in 91915. The
following is a summary of responses to each question,
including all comments the City received via the online
survey.
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Q1. Survey in English or Spanish?
Answer Choices Responses
Image 1 (English) 81.78% 211
Image 2 (Spanish) 18.22% 47
Q2. All survey responses are anonymous, and no effort will be made to identify
respondents. Which of the following best describes you?
Answer Choices Responses
Chula Vista Resident 184 82.5%
Chula Vista Business Owner 8 3.6%
A representative of a service agency serving Chula Vista
residents
16 7.2%
If you work or have a business in Chula Vista, do you
represent a business/commercial, non-profit/social service
provider, or other (please specify)?
15 6.7%
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Q3. What is your age?
Answer Choices Responses
Under 18 1 0.4%
18-24 7 3.5%
25-34 50 24.8%
35-44 47 23.3%
45-54 43 21.3%
55-64 32 15.8%
65+ 22 10.9%
Q4. Please provide your zip code.
Answer Choices Responses
91910 72 37.5%
91911 74 38.5%
91913 19 9.9%
91914 5 2.6%
91915 17 8.9%
91902 (Chula Vista residents) 5 2.6%
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Q5. What is your current housing situation?
Answer Choices Responses
Own my home 87 43.1%
Rent 103 51%
Unsheltered/without a home 0 0%
Other (please specify) 12 5.9%
Q6. Please rate the importance of the following factors to you when choosing a home?
Not a
decision
factor
Low Medium High Total
Monthly
housing cost 6
(3%)
11
(5.5%)
46
(22.9%)
138
(68.7%)
201
Close to
employment
or job
35
(17.4%)
30
(14.9%)
93
(46.3%)
43
(21.4%)
201
Neighborhood
safety 7
(3.5%)
4
(1.9%)
48
(23.8%)
143
(70.8%)
201
Features of
the house
(size, age)
11
(5.4%)
26
(12.9%)
101
(50%)
64
(31.7%)
201
Close to
parks, or other
green space
23
(11.4%)
34
(16.9%)
94
(46.8%)
50
(24.9%)
201
Walkability of
the
neighborhood
13
(6.5%)
20
(10%)
85
(42.3%)
83
(41.3%)
201
Close to
shops and
services
16
(8%)
28
(13.9%)
90
(44.8%)
67
(33.3%)
201
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Q7. Please rate the importance of the following factors to you when choosing a home?
Q8. In your opinion, what do you think is the biggest reason housing is too expensive for
people?
Community
and
neighborhood
feel
9
(5.3%)
8
(4.7%)
85
(50.3%)
98
(39.6%)
201
Close to
bus/transit
stop
56
(28.1%)
42
(21.1%)
62
(31.2%)
39
(19.6%)
201
Reputation of
public schools 45
(22.4%)
18
(9%)
64
(31.8%)
74
(36.8%)
201
Accessibility
(for seniors or
persons with
disabilities)
52
(26%)
38
(19%)
55
(27.5%)
55
(27.5%)
201
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 70 34.7%
No 118 58.4%
I don’t know 14 6.9%
Answer Choices Responses
Not enough good paying jobs to afford costs of housing 37 18.3%
Not enough housing built for everyone 24 11.9%
Not enough housing at different price levels that people
can afford
105 52%
I don't know 11 5.4%
Other 25 12.4%
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Q9. What do you think are the most important housing problems in Chula Vista? (Please
choose up to 3)?
Q10. What do you think is the best way to help people who are homeless?
Answer Choices Responses
Not enough housing being built for everyone 81 13%
Not enough affordable rental housing 148 23.7%
Cost of housing near good jobs, schools and services
is too high
106 17%
Can’t afford to buy a house 123 19.7%
Overcrowding (too many people living together) 53 8.5%
Repair or preserve existing affordable housing 32 5.1%
Unsheltered/Homeless 57 9.1%
I don’t know 9 1.5%
Other 15 2.4%
Answer Choices Responses
Provide housing and the support services they need 59 29.2%
Increase the affordable housing
34 16.8%
Connect the homeless to assistance and services
51 25.2%
Increase addiction and mental health services
34 16.8%
Increase outreach from trained service workers
16 7.9%
I don’t know 8 4%
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Q11. Buying a home today is difficult for many. What do you think is the biggest barrier
to buying a home?
Q12. Many people have a hard time finding a good quality home. What do you think is
the biggest barrier to finding good quality housing?
Answer Choices Responses
Houses cost too much 121 57.3%
Available houses in my desired area 4 1.9%
Available houses in my price range 28 13.3%
Down payment 30 14.2%
Difficulty getting a loan 15 7.1%
I don't know 5 2.4%
Other (please specify) 8 3.8%
Answer Choices Responses
Only low quality housing is available in my price range 52 25.7%
Not enough housing to fit the size of my family 8 4%
Not enough housing in my price range where I want to
live
89 44.1%
Not enough housing for persons with disabilities 3 1.5%
Not enough housing for seniors (62 years or older) 12 5.9%
Discrimination (e.g. based on race, family status,
disability income, etc.
10 5%
I don’t know 15 7.4%
Other 13 6.4%
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Q13. Sometimes people have to move out of their home or neighborhood. What is the
biggest reason why people may have to move?
Q14. Senior citizens are a growing population group. What is the best way to address the
housing and living needs of senior citizens?
Answer Choices Responses
Rent keeps increasing 142 70.3%
Lease is terminated 4 2%
Eviction 0 0%
Maintenance issues aren't being fixed 3 1.4%
Not enough housing in my price range where I want to
live
34 16.8%
I don't know 10 5%
Other (please specify) 9 4.5%
Answer Choices Responses
Fix and repair the home for the needs of an older
person
21 10.4%
Help paying the housing cost 24 11.9%
Construction of more retirement communities 22 10.9%
More affordable housing designated for seniors 88 43.6%
Connect seniors to alternative living situations like
shared living spaces
13 6.4%
Down-sizing or relocation assistance 13 6.4%
I don’t know 16 7.9%
Other 5 2.5%
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Q15. As the economy and population grows and changes, more housing is needed. What
housing types do we need more of in Chula Vista? (Please choose up to 3.)?
Answer Choices Responses
Single family homes 113 18.4%
Condos/Townhomes 86 14%
Apartments 65 10.6%
Mixed-use (housing mixed with
commercial/office/retail)
39 6.4%
Senior housing 67 10.9%
Assisted living 29 4.7%
Mobilehomes 16 2.7%
Energy-efficient homes 60 9.8%
Low-cost/affordable housing (below the current market
price)
138 22.5%
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Q16. What do you think is the best strategy to build more housing for our growing
population? (Please choose up to 3.)
Q17. Thank you for your input! Would you like to be added to an interest list to stay
informed?
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 94 46.5%
No 108 53.5%
Answer Choices Responses
Improve governmental approval processes for new
housing
133 22.9%
Build more housing near transit (e.g. trolley stations
and bus stops)
75 12.9%
Build more housing near jobs, schools or services 117 20.2%
Allow buildings with more housing units 61 10.5%
Encourage second units in the backyard or attached to
a house
72 12.4%
Build more compact efficiency size units 71 12.2%
I don’t know 28 4.8%
Other 23 4%
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Survey Question Comments
Q5. Comments
Own mobile home, rent space
Living with relatives
Forced to live with family because how expensive housing is.
Live in a one bedroom, 8 of us living there due to lack of enough financial resources, I have medical challenges
on dialysis, and hygiene issues due to lack of space, for self-care.
Q6. Comments
Affordable, safe, inclusive, community events to connect neighbors
Low gang violence
Family in the area
Single Family Residences! No apartment or condominium complexes.
Q2. Comments
Real Estate and lending
Non-profit
Cost of quality housing is too high
Health Care
Housing Developer
SBCS
Social Services
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Q8. Comments
Q-8-1 Demand to live here
Q-8-2 There is plenty of apartments and vacancies but rents continue to increase every single year. There is
no home for sale that is affordable to the first time buyer. In fact, in a quest for a lower price for a
home, the demand for smaller homes drives up the cost per square foot higher than it is for medium
size homes. The market is taking advantage of the poor.
Q-8-3 There is no regulation on how much renters can charge for housing
Q-8-4 Rent increases with no improvements, all options above
Q-8-5 When minimum wage goes up, so does the cost of living and rent
Q-8-6 All 3 above + Not enough good paying jobs "IN" Chula Vista. Good Paying job = enough to afford
housing in a bedroom community.
Q-8-7 Rent is too high everywhere
Q-8-8 People make poor life decisions and mismanage their money
Q-8-9 Property taxes are extremely high.
Q-8-10
Price gouging, single family homes compared to multifamily homes
Q-8-11
Not enough good paying jobs and not enough price levels that people can afford
Q-8-12 Fine weather raises the price of the land.
Q-8-13 Not enough affordable housing and very difficult the process to rent
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Q12. Comments
Not enough housing built for number of people in area
Too expensive
Good quality housing in good neighborhoods is only for those who can afford it.
Low wage jobs do not align with housing costs -rental or purchase
Too many people in California. Hard reality is some people need to move elsewhere. They aren’t entitled to
California
Builders use cheap materials to line their pockets, yet the small townhomes (like ours!) is priced at $510,000+.
Quality and integrity is rare for developers and builders.... and the Chula Vista government.
Homes brought only to use as rentals and the people who want to buy to actually LIVE in that home lose out
Q13. Comments
Q-8-14 Our family is renting a 3-bedroom townhouse. It's worth $510,000. We're now purchasing a
new 2500 sq ft house in Augusta, GA: Yard. Coffered ceilings. crown molding. Neighborhood
with trails, playgrounds, and a pool. The elementary school only has 571 kids and it outranks
91% of other GA schools. We're paying $294,000. I don't know why anyone would buy in CV.
The homes look like cement blocks. Human trafficking that no one's talking about. Drugs.
Gangs. The annual income isn't much different than incomes in the South. The only way most
people make it work here is by living with multiple people. But San Diego is coastal. The weather
(in some areas) is perfect. The demand is there, and people are obviously buying.
Q-8-15 Inflated home values for very old homes. Not enough new single-family residences being built.
Q-8-16 Overpriced housing compared to wages
Q-8-17 Homes built only to be brought and then used as Rentals
Q9. Comments
Student Housing Needs
Developers build in phases. To get the price they want. There will never be enough new homes (oversupply) to
drive the price down
The greedy landlords or whomever is on top of them establishing how much rent should be charged. The
bureaucracies around being able to lower rent. Who says or establishes what the minimum rent should be? And
that there is no limit to it.
housing discrimination. Landlords to trust families with housing vouchers
CV lacking nice but affordable single story housing seniors.
Not enough affordable housing to Buy
Chula Vista keeps approving new neighborhoods, while increasing taxes (promising more police officers --FILLED POSITIONS--and schools)
but you're not. You can't even provide someone to direct traffic at each school. Your government should be ashamed. Corrupt dirtbags.
Q 11. Comments
Is the monthly mortgage payment add property taxes and Mello Roos and HOA
The amount of housing available is far lower than the number of people that need it.
People think they are owed things rather than working hard, saving up and buying what they can afford
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Not enough housing built for number of people in area
Loss of income
A good paying job in a city with low cost of living
Low wage jobs do not align with housing costs -rental or purchase
Gentrification
Cost of living & taxes continue to rise disproportionately.
Crime
Q14. Comments
More housing built that suit the needs of seniors
Options above to fix and repair, and downsizing relocation assistance
Construction of NICE senior homes & mobile home park.
Low wage jobs do not align with housing costs -rental or purchase
More affordable housing and alternative living situations
Q16. Comments
Q-16-1 Allow more developments
Q-16-2 Buy broken homes to build new multi unit/ multi level homes in their place.
Q-16-3 Put a rent limit; bring rent down; and raise wages... Minimum wage is not enough.
Q-16-4 We don’t need more housing. The crime has been going up with all this increased housing and “mixed-
use” living with public transportation being built. We need less people and more space as COVID19 has
proven so people don’t have a place to live will need to move elsewhere. Stop packing us on top of
each other when there are other places to go!
Q-16-5 More single level homes/condos/mobile homes for seniors.
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Q16. Comments
Q-16-6 Actually, your problem is developing more homes with no plan for police, schools, and teachers. Tackle
that first, then move on to building more. But I want to know why our taxes are increased and you do
NOTHING to make sure we're safe and have good schools with small classroom sizes. "But we created
positions." Yeah, but did you fill them? Again, you should be ashamed of yourselves.
Q-16-7 Convert unused commercial property into residential zones. Order the school districts to adopt
distance learning permanently so that school grounds can be converted to new neighborhoods and
family recreation areas. Work to approve first time homebuyers at middle income brackets with down
payment assistance.
Q-16-8 Attract better jobs to Chula Vista. Will also help with traffic.
Q-16-9 STOP building more Office Buildings WE DON'T need them and then Use those areas for HOMES that
we do need
Q-16-10 Small homes that can still fit a family of four or five with walk ability and green space. Think older
Eastlake Greens areas smaller homes, green space, parks. Just because people are on fixed income
doesn’t mean they want bad neighborhood. Think older Tierrasanta neighborhood same concept
smaller homes still nice walkable communities. I don’t necessarily want to live in mixed use or totally
dense neighborhood because I am low income. I want parks, trees, green space, nature access to trails.
Why do you think so many people want tiny homes I don’t but I rent in Eastlake Greens Championship
golf area it’s small homes but it’s livable and we can walk places. I lived in Tierrasanta before this and
same concept.
Q-16-11 For the love of god, stop building apartments. This is coming from someone who lives in apartments.
There are way too many apartment complexes.
1.3 Public Meetings
To inform decisionmakers and the public about the 6th Cycle Housing Element and the
opportunities to provide input, City staff gave informational presentations at various public
meetings. Prior to and Post-COVID-19, City staff presented at public meetings of several City
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Commissions. With 23 Commissions, the City leverages its Commissions meetings and its
members, who are considered active community members with broad circles of influence to
provide information and bring forward community values and input they may hear and discuss
with other community members. Invitations to the Housing Element Online Survey and public
meetings were provided to all Commissions. City Staff provided presentations, responded to
questions and accepted comments to the following Commissions:
Joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Commission on October
23, 2019 – At this publicly noticed meeting, City staff presented the 6th Cycle Update
process. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Commission to review the RHNA
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allocation, learn about the Housing Element
process and requirements, review data, provide
input related to housing issues, and receive
public comment.
Joint meeting of the Planning Commission and
Housing Advisory Commission on June 24, 2020 -
At this publicly noticed meeting, City staff
provided an update of the current status of the
6th Cycle Housing Element Update process. The
meeting provided an opportunity for the
Commission to review data, receive public
comment and provide direction to staff on
housing issues and policies of the Housing
Element.
Housing Advisory Commission meeting of July 24,
2019 – At this publicly noticed meeting, City staff
provided an overview of the RHNA and Housing
Element process and current housing legislation.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the
Commission receive public comment and provide
direction to staff on housing issues affecting the
community.
Housing Advisory Commission meeting of
January 23, 2020 – At this publicly noticed
meeting, staff provided an overview of the City’s
5-Year Consolidated Plan, its Assessment of
Impediments to Fair Housing, and current
housing legislation. The meeting provided an
opportunity for the Commission receive public
comment and provide direction to staff on
housing issues affecting the community.
Housing Advisory Commission meeting of
October 28, 2020 – At this publicly noticed
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meeting City staff provided an update of the current status of the 6th Cycle Housing
Element Update process. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Commission to
review proposed policies and programs for the 6th cycle Housing Element update, receive
public comment and provide direction to staff on housing issues and policies of the
Housing Element.
Commission on Aging - On February 12, 2020 a publicly noticed meeting was held to
discuss the RHNA allocation, understand the Housing Element process and requirements,
review data, receive public comment and provide direction to staff on housing issues and
policies of the Housing Element.
Growth Management Oversight Committee meeting of September 17, 2020 - This publicly
noticed meeting provided an opportunity to the Committee to hear an update on current
housing legislation, the Housing Element process, policies and status of the 6th Cycle
Housing Element Update process and allowed the Commission to review data, receive
public comment and provide direction to staff on housing and its impact on quality of life
of the community.
Development Oversight Committee was provided a presentation on RHNA and the kickoff
the Housing Element 6th cycle and on January 28, 2021 was provided an overview of the
Housing Element and proposed Housing Element policies and programs, particularly
those that were being revised and new to the 6th cycle related to recent housing
legislation.
The City hosted four online meetings with stakeholders and community organizations on August
20 and 24, 2020. Attendance for all events were low with three to five persons attending each
event.
On August 20, 2020, City staff hosted two meetings for community stakeholders, one for market
rate and affordable housing developers and other housing industry professionals and one for
social service providers, advocates and educators. Over 40 developers and organizations were
mailed invitations, a Public Notice was circulated for both meetings and the meetings were
advertised on the City’s website.
On August 24, 2020, City staff hosted online meetings with the public both in English and Spanish.
Advertisement of these meetings were placed in the City’s newsletter, on its website and posts
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on the City’s social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). Invitations were forwarded to City
Commission members for themselves and to forward to other interested community members.
1.4 Consultations
The City of Chula Vista communicates and collaborates on an ongoing basis with social service
providers and advocacy groups. Through these partnerships, a number of discussions took place
during the course of the Housing Element update process, related to current and ongoing housing
concerns and needs of the Chula Vista community, particularly for lower in come and
underrepresented populations groups. These organizations included South Bay Community
Services, the largest social service provider serving clients within the South Bay region, Alpha
Project, the Regional Taskforce on the Homeless, Building Industry Association and Pacific
Southwest Association of Realtors.
1.5 Website
During the development and review of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, the City created and
maintained a section of the city’s website dedicated to the housing plan update. This section
provided easy access to information on the project, including the Housing Element Overview,
meetings, Frequently Asked Questions, and copies of the document.
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/housing-element-update
1.6 Other Outreach
In addition, to the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, the City conducted additional outreach to
the Chula Vista community, including the following actions:
Consolidated Plan - The 5-Year Consolidated Plan is a planning document that identifies
needs within low-to moderate- income (LMI) communities and outlines how the City will
address those needs as required to participate in the Community Developmen t Block
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Grant Program and other Department of Housing and Urban Development funded
programs. It guides investments and helps achieve HUD’s mission of providing decent
housing, suitable living environments, as well as expanded economic opportunities for
LMI populations. During the development of the Consolidated Plan, public meetings with
the Housing Advisory Commission (January 23. 2020) and City Council (March and June
2020) to identify the City’s most pressing community needs. In addition, a community
needs on-line survey was offered in English and Spanish which returned 260 responses.
The City maintains a webpage for Community Development Block Grant Program with a
copy of the Consolidated Plan and information about the program:
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/housing/federal-
grants.
Special Fair Housing Outreach – In addition to the Housing Element workshops,
community workshops, targeted stakeholder interviews to service providers and local
organizations, and a fair housing survey was conducted in Spanish and English as part of
the development of the San Diego Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI).
Public notice and additional outreach for each community workshops held in Chula Vista
and National City and surveys were circulated in the Winter 2019-20 through local service
providers and made available on the City’s Fair Housing webpage and at City Hall. In
addition, Fair Housing educational brochures were developed and made available online
and in City Hall. The City maintains a webpage on Fair Housing:
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/housing/fair-housing
1.7 Public Review of 2021 Draft
A draft version of the Housing Element was released for public review on December 4,2020 along
with the draft Negative Declaration. The draft Housing Element is typically available for public
review at City facilities, including libraries, City Hall, Development Services Department, Senior
Center and all community centers. However due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and a closing of all
City facilities from March 2020 to May 2021, the draft Housing Element was made available on
the City’s website. Stakeholders, including market rate and affordable housing developers, the
Building Industry Association, realtor and apartment associations, school and water districts,
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social service providers, San Diego Housing Federation, community group s, various City
Commissions, and all other interested parties who have requested information regarding the
Housing Element or other DSD activities and information were emailed and /or notified during
public meetings of the availability of the document on th e City’s website. Staff requested that
the public submit their comments on the draft Negative Declaration and the Housing Element no
later than January 4, 2021.
This Appendix contains a summary of all public comments and input regarding the Housing
Element received by the City at scheduled public meetings, surveys, questionnaires, and during
the public review period. As required by Government Code Section 65585(b)(2), all written
comments regarding the Housing Element made by the public have previously been provided to
each member of the City Council. [Note: This section to be updated prior to adoption to include
additional public meetings and outreach.]
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1.8 Conclusion
The outreach conducted for the update to the Housing Element provided City staff with insightful
information on the housing needs of Chula Vistan’s. The individual perspectives of a wide -range
of participants helped to provide the framework for which the p olicies in the Housing Element
were built upon. Additionally, the release of the draft Housing Element provided a means for
stakeholders to react to specific policies. Much of the feedback received was related to assistance
for those most economically vulnerable, the homeless and extremely low and very low income
households. Many within the community stressed that housing, particularly homeownership, is
far from affordable and more must be done to increase housing production, particularly near
transit and jobs and at varying price points, to meet the future needs of Chula Vista.
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SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND
THEMES
Housing Issues
COVID-19 has exacerbated an already tough housing market.
Affordable housing should be available throughout the City.
o The Bayfront should provide inclusive housing for all income groups.
o Do not waive the requirement in the western area (west of I-805) of the City.
Housing is not affordable anywhere, particularly for homeownership.
Homelessness
Domestic violence has increased as a result of stay at home orders and financial and
emotional stress of COVID-19 leading to an increase in families fleeing the home.
Once the State’s eviction protections expire, we may see an increase in homelessness.
During COVID-19, we are seeing more RVs and cars parked on the street with people
residing in them.
No where for the homeless to go under COVID-19.
Encampments and resulting trash is growing with calls from the community increasing.
A shelter is needed but more permanent solutions are also needed. The homeless need
an exit out of the shelter strategy such as transitional housing and permanent supportive
housing.
Case management is needed to help the homeless maintain stable housing.
There will always be some homeless that are service resistant.
You need to address the underlying issues to be able to get into shelter and housing and
to maintain it.
A growing number of students at Southwestern College are homeless, living in their cars,
or “couch surfing” or struggling to maintain decent and affordable housing. There is
nothing affordable for them, particularly near Southwestern College.
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Priority Populations
Nearly all of the clients seen by South Bay Community Service s and Family Resource
Centers are extremely low and very low income households and are in need of housing.
Homeless, medically vulnerable, seniors and vets
Housing Programs
Rental Assistance and Eviction Protections
o Rental assistance for extremely low and low income households, especially now
due to the financial impacts of COVID-19.
o People don’t know their rights under the laws.
o Some people are taking advantage and are just not paying their rents.
o Everyone is struggling, renters and small property owners. We need to be
cognizant of all perspectives and sometimes the unintended consequences.
Permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, emergency shelters and acquisition
and rehabilitation of existing housing or motels for the homeless.
Revisit the City’s Balanced Communities/Inclusionary Housing policy
o Allow developers to meet their obligations off-site or through alternative means
o Housing development projects should not be exempt from the City’s Balanced
Communities policy
Needs of Seniors
o Creative and alternative housing solutions for seniors
o Help keep seniors in their homes.
Housing Production
o Both incentives and mandates for developers are needed to provide low to
moderate income housing.
o Middle income households are struggling as well and need appropriately priced
housing
o For future housing development projects, City staff could include in its report, the
percentage of affordable housing units within the project and how the housing
development meets the City’s regional housing needs.
o While density bonus and incentives help a bit, reductions in development impact
fees would have more of an impact on the cost of development.
o With the financial impact of COVID-19, potential may be available to look at
struggling commercial properties for residential use.
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Homebuyer programs
o All households, inclusive of low to moderate income households, should be able
to obtain homeownership.
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2.1 Public Comments on 2021 Draft Housing Element
From: Mitchell Thompson <mitchthompsonmitch@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 3:57 PM
To: Leilani Hines <lhines@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Chula Vista Needs your Housing Input - Necesitamos tu opinion
Leilani,
I am on the Southwestern College Foundation Board of Directors. We set up a Housing Subcommittee about a year
ago. We (Southwestern College) did a student needs analysis that was completed a couple of months ago. A lot of
it ended up focusing on student housing needs. We want to make sure that we make that information available to
the City and are hopeful the City can incorporate student housing needs into its housing element needs analysis. I
am not sure if you are aware, but the governing board in the next year wants to look at student housing needs and
figure out what things we can do to meet that need. Because of the timing, we want to make sure we don't overlook
providing input into the Housing Element as it only comes around every 10 years.
At some point, we should get together to discuss more thoroughly and you can guide us on the best way to provide
input.
Mitch
On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 5:01 PM Leilani Hines <lhines@chulavistaca.gov> wrote:
Thank you for your inquiry Mitch. At this point, the COVID-19 issues have really affected what we have been able
to do and how to move forward on citizen participation. We kicked off things with the attached email and
survey. With the Commissions now getting underway with virtual meetings we will be doing a workshop with the
Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Commission on Wednesday, June 24 th. This will be our test run for
then holding some meetings with the community and various stakeholders. However, any stakeholder and/or citizen
can simply send us their comments and thoughts as well via email, mail or a one -one meeting with us.
Let us know if there is anything further we can do to facilitate conversations as well as the appropriate person at
Southwestern College this type of matter should be forwarded to.
Leilani
From: Mitchell Thompson <mitchthompsonmitch@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 2:01 PM
To: Leilani Hines <lhines@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Chula Vista Needs your Housing Input - Necesitamos tu opinion
Leilani,
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What's the timing on people/organizations providing input into the housing needs for the updated Housing
element. The southwestern college foundation has been looking at housing needs for the campus the last couple of
years. I am hopeful the Housing Element could have some identification of student housing related to southwestern
college.
Mitch
On Tue, May 19, 2020 at 1:44 PM Leilani Hines <lhines@chulavistaca.gov> wrote:
Please feel free to share with your circles of influence
From: Sofia Salgado Robitaille <srobitaille@swccd.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 11:14 AM
To: Leilani Hines <lhines@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Housing input from Southwestern College
Hello Ms. Hines. Hoping this email finds you doing well.
Please see attached letter with input for the City of Chula Vista’s Housing Element report. We understand
there is a special meeting of the Housing Advisory and Planning Commissions tonight… we hope this letter
will be submitted and considered.
Let me know if you have any questions. We appreciate your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Sofia
Sofia Salgado Robitaille
Executive Director
Office of Development and Foundation
Southwestern Community College District
900 Otay Lakes Road, Room 12-103
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Cell: 619.743.1604
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From: Jo Anne Springer <luvwhales1@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 3:04 PM
To: Leilani Hines <lhines@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Housing Element Presentation
Thank you, Ms. Hines, for your efforts on my behalf. I would like to ask if my comments (below,
original email) were passed along to the Council members for consideration or not? Despite the
best efforts of the IT team and Microsoft, the Cisco Web-ex is far from ideal, and at least some
percentage of interested attendees are going to be hampered. I would really like to see the City be
as constrained regarding new developments as are most businesses within it. I realize that pure
governing cannot be placed in abeyance during this pandemic, but much of the decision making,
especially regarding new developments, certainly can be. Yes, I realize that companies outside of
the City will be hampered, but giving them preference over the disadvantages of local enterprises
has the distinct appearance of misplaced priorities. I would greatly appreciate learning if my
viewpoint has been shared or if I need to send separate emails to the council members.
Thank you again for all of your help and offers to directly answer questions.
Jo Anne Springer
On Thu, Aug 27, 2020 at 5:09 PM Leilani Hines <lhines@chulavistaca.gov> wrote:
Thank you Ms. Springer for attending our meeting but more importantly for your comments on
the Housing Element and the technical problems. We learned a lot in both areas. I wanted to
assure you that we did speak with our IT Director about issues we had and how we can
improve. Unfortunately, we are limited to Cisco WebEx and Microsoft Teams for our virtual
meetings. I do recognize that the technical difficulties experienced impacted the ability to
effectively participate in the meeting. Please let me know if you or others would like to talk
further. Additionally, please feel free to provide written comments as well. Your voice matters
to us and we would like to hear more and be able to answer your questions. I am also attaching
the link to the Housing Element Update website at
https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/housing-element-update for
more information.
Looking forward to speaking with you.
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Leilani Hines | Housing Manager | Development Services Department
276 Fourth Avenue | Chula Vista, CA | 91910 | : 619.691.5263 | : 619.585.5698 | : lhines@ chulavistaca.gov
For more Housing information please visit us at: www.chulavistaca.gov/housing
From: Jo Anne Springer <luvwhales1@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 7:47:50 PM
To: Jose Dorado <JDorado@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Re: Presentation
Jose,
Thank you for sending me the presentation.
That said, the meeting itself was just awful. I don't know if Cisco webex is an
inferior product or not, but I have attended many Zoom meetings of varying
numbers of participants, and those meetings were easy to follow, both audio
and video were clear and easy to establish as was the ability to mute, unmute,
and ask questions. I have no idea what happened to the question I attempted
to submit to this meeting, but it was never acknowledged as received, let
alone addressed. Nor do I know if anyone else had a similar frustrating
experience. As a means of allowing citizens input regarding City plans, this
almost seems intentionally designed to prevent exactly that. So many
businesses have had to close or severely curtail their activities due to the covid
virus. If the City is unable to provide a real means of two-way communication
with concerned citizens, then it, too, should be similarly constrained and table
all decision making until it can safely resume good two-way communications
with its citizens. I would appreciate your assistance in having that perspective
known to city officials.
Jo Anne Springer
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SITES INVENTORY – INFILL AND
INTENSIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
INTRODUCTION
In this inventory report portion of the Adequate Sites Inventory, you will find the draft
inventory of sites within the City of Chula Vista that have potential for the development of new
housing units during the 2021-2029 Housing Element period. Inclusion of a site on this list does
not indicate that a site will be developed or redeveloped or will be required by the City to
develop or redevelop. Rather, it indicates that the site has unrealized capacity for housing,
based on its zoning and/or land use designation that could reasonably be realized during the
2021-2029 period. See the accompanying methodology portion of Appendix C for a detailed
discussion on how these sites were identified and how their housing capacity was assessed.
The Table (Attachment 1) is broken into two distinct categories:
Western Chula Vista
Eastern Chula Vista
GLOSSARY
Site Address: Site address for potential site.
5 Digit Zip Code: Zip Code for parcel.
Assessor Parcel Number: A potential site’s 10-digit Assessor’s Parcel Number.
Consolidated Sites: Identifies sites that are likely to be consolidated.
General Plan Designation (Current): City of Chula Vista General Plan Land Use Designation for
potential site.
Zoning Designation (Current): Existing zoning for potential site.
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Minimum Density Allowed (units/acre): Minimum number of units permitted pursuant to the
parcel’s Zoning Designation.
Max Density Allowed (units/acre): Maximum number of units permitted pursuant to the
parcel’s Zoning Designation.
Parcel Size (Acres): The size/area of the site, expressed in acres.
Existing Use/Vacancy: The existing use of the site, as categorized into standardized land use
types.
Infrastructure: Indicates if parcel has sufficient water, sewer and dry utilities available.
Publicly-Owned: Identifies if the parcel is publicly or privately owned. If the parcel is publicly
owned, it also identifies they type of public entity that owns the parcel.
Site Status: Identifies if the site is available or has an approved entitlement.
Identified in Last/Last Two Planning Cycle(s): Indicates if the site was identified in the last/last
two planning cycles.
Lower Income Capacity: Estimate of the net number of Lower Income units that can be
accommodated on the parcel.
Moderate Income Capacity: Estimate of the net number of Moderate Income units that can be
accommodated on the parcel.
Above Moderate Income Capacity: Estimate of the net number of Above Moderate income
units that can be accommodated on the par cel.
Total Capacity: Estimate of the total number of net units that can be accommodated on the
parcel.
Land Value: Identifies the value of land as assessed by the County Assessor.
Improvement Value: Identifies the value of improvements on the parcel as assessed by the
County Assessor.
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Date Constructed: Identifies the date of construction for the structures on the identified parcel.
Double No. of Units: Identifies whether this would allow for the doubling of the number of
units on the identified parcel.
Projects with Similar Characteristics: Identifies whether the City has approved similar projects
to that identified for the identified parcel.
Potential Residential Ratio: Identifies the ratio of residential units based on the maximum
number of units permitted under existing zoning for the identified parcel.
SUMMARY OF EXISTING PROJECTS – CURRENT MARKET INTEREST
The following is a summary of exis ting, or planned development projects that provide an
example of existing market trends that contribute to the likelihood the infill projects are
feasible within the City of Chula Vista. There are a number of privately initiated development
projects in the pipeline, or under discussions with the City, for the reuse of existing
development sites and vacant sites. Most of the target sites identified in this Appendix have
uses on-site that are underperforming, recently vacated or are anticipated to not reflect current
market demands for the types of uses currently on site during the planning period of this
Housing Element. Examples of these projects include:
748-60 Anita Street. This site is currently underutilized existing residential development and
vacant property totaling 2.82 acres. The proposed development would develop higher density
dwelling units. The proposed project would include 96 apartments, with 29 units for extremely
low, 10 for very low and 56 for low -income households, over the three combined sites.
Bonita Glen. This site is currently vacant and totals 4.92 acres. The approved development
includes 170 units, 9 of which are restricted for very low-income residents and 5 for moderate-
income.
Village 8 West, Neighborhoods F and W. This site within eastern Chua Vista is vacant and
encompasses two planning areas that total 5.14 acres. The approved project intends to develop
175 units apartments, of which 120 units will be rent-restricted for low income residents and 53
will be rent-restricted for very low-income residents.
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Jurisdiction Name Site
Address/Intersection 5 Digit ZIP Code Assessor Parcel Number Consolidated
Sites
General Plan
Designation (Current)
Zoning
Designation
(Current)
Minimum Density
Allowed (units/acre)
Max Density
Allowed (units/acre)Parcel Size (Acres)Existing
Use/Vacancy Infrastructure Publicly-Owned Site Status Identified in Last/Last Two Planning Cycle(s)Lower Income
Capacity
Moderate
Income Capacity
Above Moderate
Income Capacity Total Capacity Land Value Double No. of
Units
Projects w/
Similar
Characteristic
s
Potential Res.
Ratio
CHULA VISTA 226 CHURCH AV 91910 5680712300 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 8 0.13 Office/Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 475649 169873 1957 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 213 CHURCH AV 91910 5680720500 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 9 0.14 Office/Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 203117 165502 1942 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 221 CHURCH AV 91910 5680720700 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 8 0.13 Single Family ResidenceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 34978 12348 1930 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 247 CHURCH AV 91910 5680722300 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 12 0.18 Duplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 6 49700 29427 1952 YES YES 1:6
CHULA VISTA 264-266 CHURCH AV 91910 5681612400 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 9 0.14 Two Duplexes ResidentialYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 375269 321660 1943 YES YES 1:2.25
CHULA VISTA 253-257 CHURCH AV 91910 5681620100 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 10 0.16 Triplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 5 325488 195292 1938 YES YES 1:3.33
CHULA VISTA 259-261 CHURCH AV 91910 5681620200 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 10 0.16 Retail/Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 5 254940 118962 1946 YES YES 1:10
CHULA VISTA 267 CHURCH AV 91910 5681620400 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 10 0.16 Residential Home CareYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 5 177415 95527 1937 YES YES 1:10
CHULA VISTA 277 CHURCH AV 91910 5681620700 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 10 0.16 Medical Office BuildingYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 5 576000 139000 1972 YES YES 1:10
CHULA VISTA 289-291 CHURCH AV 91910 5681621000 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 10 0.16 Retail/Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 5 191834 107420 1956 YES YES 1:10
CHULA VISTA 275 F ST 91910 5681621100 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 18 0.28 Medical Building - HistoricYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 9 437144 370593 1947 YES YES 1:18
CHULA VISTA 281 G ST 91910 5683502800 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-1 0 9 0.14 Office/Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 136030 88880 1920 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 242 THIRD AV 91910 5680441300 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 8 0.12 Office Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 58881 47575 1947 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 222 THIRD AV 91910 5680442000 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 8 0.13 Office Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 368061 230940 1970 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 223 THIRD AV 91910 5680711200 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 8 0.12 Office Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 199855 111030 1942 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 227 THIRD AV 91910 5680711300 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 9 0.14 Office Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 479000 241000 1959 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 298 THIRD AV 91910 5681520700 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 5 0.07 Retail/Apartments YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 509000 441000 1920 YES YES 1:2.5
CHULA VISTA 294-296 THIRD AV 91910 5681520800 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 9 0.14 Star-News/CV BreweryYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 552291 340530 1940 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 270 THIRD AV 91910 5681521700 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 12 0.19 Office Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 6 708223 579455 1942 YES YES 1:12
CHULA VISTA 285 THIRD AV 91910 5681611200 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 8 0.12 Entertainment Hall YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 61234 56531 1955 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 301 THIRD AV 91910 5683330100 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 13 0.20 Retail/Residential - HistoricYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 6 375301 311497 1953 YES YES 1:13
CHULA VISTA 341-347 THIRD AV 91910 5683340400 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 16 0.25 Multi-Retail/Tavern YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 433999 282513 1930 YES YES 1:16
CHULA VISTA 385-389 THIRD AV 91910 5683502100 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 8 0.13 Retail/Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 130608 119572 1966 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 403 THIRD AV 91910 5684200100 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 17 0.26 Convenience Store YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 331892 156169 1960 YES YES 1:17
CHULA VISTA 413-415 THIRD AV 91910 5684200300 FAR 2.0 / MUR V-2 0 8 0.13 Retail Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 52052 43090 1948 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 305 E ST 91910 5662321800 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 89 0.61 Vacant (52 Senior Apts)YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 27 9 9 44
CHULA VISTA 275 E ST 91910 5662402800 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 46 0.32 Convenience Store YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 12 12 23 399916 174953 1972 YES YES 1:46
CHULA VISTA 239 FOURTH AV 91910 5680410500 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 22 0.15 Duplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 11 170643 113762 1947 YES YES 1:11
CHULA VISTA 243 FOURTH AV 91910 5680410600 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 23 0.16 Duplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 12 167977 79559 1947 YES YES 1:11.5
CHULA VISTA 247 FOURTH AV 91910 5680410700 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 23 0.16 Duplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 12 259303 81878 1947 YES YES 1:11.5
CHULA VISTA 225 FOURTH AV 91910 5680411400 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 22 0.15 Single Family ResidenceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 11 251537 164099 1935 YES YES 1:22
CHULA VISTA 378 E ST 91910 5680411800 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 22 0.15 Retail/Office Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 11 240839 131116 1977 YES YES 1:22
CHULA VISTA 370 E ST 91910 5680421900 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 80 0.55 Retail Market YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 20 20 40 203817 124626 1969 YES YES 1:80
CHULA VISTA 350 E ST 91910 5680430100 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 16 0.11 Retail Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 386635 151678 1960 YES YES 1:80
CHULA VISTA 203 GARRETT AV 91910 5680430200 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Single Family ResidenceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 157699 116517 1921 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 226 LANDIS AV 91910 5680431700 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 19 0.13 Single Family/Office YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 9 289494 253114 1919 YES YES 1:19
CHULA VISTA 224 LANDIS AV 91910 5680431800 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Single Family/Office YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 320722 88701 1936 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 220 LANDIS AV 91910 5680431900 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Single Family ResidenceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 202973 79585 1940 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 210 LANDIS AV 91910 5680432100 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Office SFD - Historic YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 144279 8999 1921 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 213 LANDIS AV 91910 5680440400 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Residential/Office YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 362000 138000 1947 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 217 LANDIS AV 91910 5680440500 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Duplex/Office YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 151411 137596 1956 YES YES 1:10
CHULA VISTA 225 LANDIS AV 91910 5680440700 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 19 0.13 Triplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 9 175852 62794 1964 YES YES 1:6.33
CHULA VISTA 229 LANDIS AV 91910 5680440800 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Sixplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 356903 342031 1957 YES YES 1:3.33
CHULA VISTA 214 THIRD AV 91910 5680442100 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 19 0.13 Retail Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 9 324223 210461 1948 YES YES 1:19
CHULA VISTA 300 E ST 91910 5680442300 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 38 0.26 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 9 9 19 683266 156401 1965 YES YES 1:38
CHULA VISTA 201 THIRD AV 91910 5680710100 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 33 0.23 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 8 8 17
CHULA VISTA 207 THIRD AV 91910 5680710200 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 22 0.15 Retail Center YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 11 360854 244269 1952 YES YES 1:22
CHULA VISTA 215 THIRD AV 91910 5680710300 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 17 0.12 Medical Office YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 9 295899 177537 1990 YES YES 1:17
CHULA VISTA 264 E ST 91910 5680722800 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Office Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 122821 88701 1940 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 280 LANDIS AV 91910 5681510200 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 17 0.12 Single Family/Office YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 9 343000 147000 1970 YES YES 1:17
CHULA VISTA 282 LANDIS AV 91910 5681510300 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Single Family/Office YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 327159 304108 1925 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 276 LANDIS AV 91910 5681510800 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Single Family/Office YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 472000 68000 1947 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 272 LANDIS AV 91910 5681510900 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Duplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 390000 100000 1940 YES YES 1:10
CHULA VISTA 266 LANDIS AV 91910 5681511000 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Fiveplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 600000 506000 1968 YES YES 1:4
CHULA VISTA 260 LANDIS AV 91910 5681511200 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Single Family ResidenceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 148999 25738 1940 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 257 GARRETT AV 91910 5681511700 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Single Family ResidenceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 262688 176913 1945 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 261 GARRETT AV 91910 5681511800 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Duplex Residence YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 204197 137212 1945 YES YES 1:10
CHULA VISTA 265 GARRETT AV 91910 5681511900 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Single Family ResidenceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 203066 75422 1939 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 275 GARRETT AV 91910 5681512100 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 Triplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 204197 114346 1939 YES YES 1:6.66
CHULA VISTA 281 LANDIS AV 91910 5681520200 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 20 0.14 City Parking Lot YES - Current YES - City-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10
CHULA VISTA 380 THIRD AV 91910 5683004600 FAR 4.5 / MUR V-3 0 100 0.69 Retail/Apartments YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 30 10 10 50 2838182 2654225 1987 YES YES 1:8.33
CHULA VISTA 435 THIRD AV 91910 5684201400 FAR 4.0 / TFA UC-1 0 194 1.50 Vacant/SUHSD Parking LotYES - Current YES - Other Publicly-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 58 19 19 97
CHULA VISTA 461 THIRD AV 91910 5685112100 FAR 4.0 / TFA UC-1 0 54 0.42 Fast Food (KFC)YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 14 14 27 853782 262696 1984 YES YES 1:54
CHULA VISTA 452 THIRD AV 91910 5684502800 FAR 5.0 / TFA UC-2 10 21 0.13 Commercial Offices YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 290097 174055 1951 YES YES 1:21
CHULA VISTA 460 THIRD AV 91910 5684502900 FAR 5.0 / TFA UC-2 11 23 0.14 Commercial Offices YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 11 169380 60272 1951 YES YES 1:23
CHULA VISTA 462 THIRD AV 91910 5684503000 FAR 5.0 / TFA UC-2 12 24 0.15 Salon / Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 12 388609 222063 1957 YES YES 1:12
CHULA VISTA 555 I ST 91910 5720104600 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-6/7 0 321 4.97 CV Center/BCF YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 96 32 32 160 6333449 5460683 1994 YES YES 1:321
CHULA VISTA 720 H ST 91910 5710300900 FAR 2.0 / TFA UC-10 0 33 0.51 Service Station/C-StoreYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 10 3 3 17 1073369 203066 1982 YES YES 1:33
CHULA VISTA 730 H ST 91910 5710301200 FAR 2.0 / TFA UC-10 0 27 0.42 Strip Mall Center YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 7 7 13 443267 195597 1990 YES YES 1:27
CHULA VISTA 698 H ST 91910 5710611000 FAR 2.0 / TFA UC-10 0 27 0.43 Convenience Store YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 7 7 14 285909 167591 1965 YES YES 1:27
CHULA VISTA 660 H ST 91910 5710622200 FAR 2.0 / TFA UC-10 0 23 0.35 Multi-Retail/Offices YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 11 315815 210532 1963 YES YES 1:23
CHULA VISTA 652 H ST 91910 5710630100 FAR 2.0 / TFA UC-10 0 9 0.14 Pool Supply Store YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 267389 97762 1969 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 507 JEFFERSON AV 91910 5710630200 FAR 2.0 / TFA UC-10 0 9 0.14 Single Family ResidenceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 43090 33913 1952 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 511 JEFFERSON AV 91910 5710630300 FAR 2.0 / TFA UC-10 0 9 0.14 Single Family ResidenceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 40736 22594 1952 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 685 H ST 91910 5672010300 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-12 67 101 0.52 Service Station YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 40 13 13 67 305837 60956 1964 YES YES 1:101
CHULA VISTA 677 H ST 91910 5672010400 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-12 34 50 0.26 Shopping Center YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 13 13 25 800000 265000 1966 YES YES 1:50
CHULA VISTA 665 H ST 91910 5672010500 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-12 45 68 0.35 Shopping Center YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 17 17 34 804847 374133 1960 YES YES 1:68
CHULA VISTA 236 BROADWAY 91910 5670321600 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 24 0.37 Retail Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 12 602110 367950 1973 YES YES 1:24
CHULA VISTA 265 BROADWAY 91910 5670530400 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 18 0.28 Retail Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 9 149388 79639 1950 YES YES 1:18
CHULA VISTA 273 BROADWAY 91910 5670531200 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 9 0.14 Automotive Repair YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 212184 24738 1962 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 396 BROADWAY 91910 5670902500 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 17 0.26 Restaurant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 178842 77123 1960 YES YES 1:17
CHULA VISTA 309 BROADWAY 91910 5671010300 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 25 0.38 Retail Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 12 777000 593000 1972 YES YES 1:25
CHULA VISTA 303 BROADWAY 91910 5671010400 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 23 0.36 Restaurant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 11 762104 425727 1971 YES YES 1:23
CHULA VISTA 357 BROADWAY 91910 5671030200 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 9 0.14 Office Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 93433 82718 1953 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 585 G ST 91910 5671402000 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 19 0.29 Retail Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 9 68486 56112 1962 YES YES 1:19
CHULA VISTA 400 BROADWAY 91910 5672000900 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 13 0.20 Cocktail Lounge YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 6 156920 64925 1944 YES YES 1:18
CHULA VISTA 408 BROADWAY 91910 5672001000 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 9 0.14 Restaurant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 81511 43090 1944 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 416 BROADWAY 91910 5672005100 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 10 0.16 Retail Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 5 226724 103056 1956 YES YES 1:10
CHULA VISTA 424 BROADWAY 91910 5672005200 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 17 0.27 Retail Building YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 9 479213 293711 1950 YES YES 1:17
CHULA VISTA 444 BROADWAY 91910 5672001500 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 40 0.62 Restaurant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 12 4 4 20 394371 98575 1960 YES YES 1:40
CHULA VISTA 405 BROADWAY 91910 5672110100 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 21 0.33 Thrift Store YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 11 210650 166909 1958 YES YES 1:21
CHULA VISTA 415 BROADWAY 91910 5672112200 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 17 0.26 Restaurant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 892268 327159 1970 YES YES 1:17
CHULA VISTA 437 BROADWAY 91910 5672122000 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 30 0.47 Retail Shopping CenterYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 8 8 15 765647 626435 1956 YES YES 1:30
CHULA VISTA 453 BROADWAY 91910 5672310100 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 22 0.34 Retail Shopping CenterYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 11 1212432 858806 1952 YES YES 1:22
CHULA VISTA 590 ROOSEVELT ST 91910 5672310200 FAR 2.0 / MUR UC-13 0 8 0.13 Triplex Residential YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 315769 267599 1952 YES YES 1:2.66
CHULA VISTA 310 BROADWAY 91910 5670901500 FAR 3.0 / MUR UC-14 0 94 0.97 Med/Ed Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 28 9 9 47 1515011 799680 1969 YES YES 1:94
CHULA VISTA 366 BROADWAY 91910 5670902100 FAR 3.0 / MUR UC-14 0 114 1.18 Retail Stores YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 34 11 11 57 620713 475617 1980 YES YES 1:114
CHULA VISTA 380 BROADWAY 91910 5670902300 FAR 3.0 / MUR UC-14 0 82 0.85 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 25 8 8 41
CHULA VISTA 430 BROADWAY 91910 5672003600 FAR 3.0 / MUR UC-14 0 81 0.84 Auto Service Center YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 24 8 8 41 407660 226531 1971 YES YES 1:81
CHULA VISTA 700 E ST 91910 5670310600 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-15 46 70 0.36 Restaurant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 23 23 46 828524 238354 1966 YES YES 1:70
CHULA VISTA 230 WOODLAWN AV 91910 5670313000 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-15 68 103 0.53 Motel YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 41 14 14 68 625702 284410 1968 YES YES 1:103
CHULA VISTA 696 E ST 91910 5670320100 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-15 66 99 0.51 Fast Food Drive-Thru YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 40 13 13 66 566434 468960 1987 YES YES 1:00
CHULA VISTA 690 E ST 91910 5670320600 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-15 134 201 1.04 Restaurant/Retail YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 80 27 27 134 637260 333108 1969 YES YES 1:201
CHULA VISTA 215 WOODLAWN AV 91910 5670325000 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-15 67 101 0.52 Car/Truck Wash YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 40 13 13 67 736000 264000 1970 YES YES 1:101
CHULA VISTA 707 F ST 91910 5670312700 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-15 772 1158 5.98 Vacant City Service YardYES - Current YES - City-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 463 154 154 772
CHULA VISTA 726 BROADWAY 91911 5712001200 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 12 0.36 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 6 392378 251304 1962 YES YES 1:12
CHULA VISTA 772 BROADWAY 91911 5712001800 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 9 0.29 Vacant Lot YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5
CHULA VISTA 830 BROADWAY 91911 5713100300 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 13 0.41 Automotive Repairs YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 7 614154 305703 1975 YES YES 1:13
CHULA VISTA 840 BROADWAY 91911 5713100500 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 7 0.21 Tavern Lounge YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 3 295615 129279 1965 YES YES 1:7
CHULA VISTA 842 BROADWAY 91911 5713100600 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 7 0.21 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 3 81511 43090 1953 YES YES 1:7
CHULA VISTA 850 BROADWAY 91911 5713100800 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 13 0.41 Automotive Sales YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 7 909324 779460 1965 YES YES 1:13
CHULA VISTA 621 L ST 91911 5713101200 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 65 2.00 Wholesale Yard YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 16 16 32 385037 181193 1972 YES YES 1:65
CHULA VISTA 898 BROADWAY 91911 5713101400 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 16 0.51 Service Station YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 1011983 171619 1968 YES YES 1:16
CHULA VISTA 818 BROADWAY 91911 5713101500 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 23 0.72 Automotive Sales YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 12 1100000 125000 1974 YES YES 1:23
CHULA VISTA 860 BROADWAY 91911 5713101800 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 13 0.40 Restaurant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 6 709545 157676 1966 YES YES 1:13
CHULA VISTA 804 BROADWAY 91911 5713101900 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 16 0.51 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 434965 105916 1961 YES YES 1:16
CHULA VISTA 880 BROADWAY 91911 5713102000 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 23 0.72 Retail Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 12 1800000 600000 1988 YES YES 1:23
CHULA VISTA 645 BROADWAY 91911 5720802900 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 9 0.28 Retail Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 260355 163048 1958 YES YES 1:9
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CHULA VISTA 625 BROADWAY 91911 5720803200 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 5 0.14 Retail Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 150455 117304 1969 YES YES 1:5
CHULA VISTA 601 BROADWAY 91911 5720803500 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 15 0.48 Retail Center YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 683024 466292 1981 YES YES 1:15
CHULA VISTA 663 BROADWAY 91911 5721310100 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 8 0.25 Retail Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 135939 11286 1950 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 733 BROADWAY 91911 5721803200 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 16 0.51 Retail Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 744302 626280 1964 YES YES 1;16
CHULA VISTA 725 BROADWAY 91911 5721803300 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 4 0.14 Cocktail Lounge YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 67845 33913 1956 YES YES 1:4
CHULA VISTA 701 BROADWAY 91911 5721805700 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 8 0.26 Service Station YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 241340 88046 1963 YES YES 1:8
CHULA VISTA 795 BROADWAY 91911 5722120500 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 32 1.00 Car Wash YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 8 8 16 543628 349598 1968 YES YES 1:32
CHULA VISTA 769 BROADWAY 91911 5722120600 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 18 0.55 Auto Sales/Historic HomeYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 9 620000 190000 1961 YES YES 1:18
CHULA VISTA 881 BROADWAY 91911 5722811100 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 21 0.66 Thrift Store YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 11 731863 684944 1960 YES YES 1:21
CHULA VISTA 893 BROADWAY 91911 5722811300 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-2 0 20 0.63 Retail Center YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 10 1019255 792753 1981 YES YES 1:20
CHULA VISTA 615 CHULA VISTA ST 91910 5650401000 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 4 0.12 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 277578 111030 1966 YES YES 1:4
CHULA VISTA 36 BROADWAY 91910 5650401300 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 11 0.35 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 6 562210 73378 1951 YES YES 1:11
CHULA VISTA 24 BROADWAY 91910 5650401400 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 18 0.57 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 5 5 9 226443 135728 1969 YES YES 1:18
CHULA VISTA 44 BROADWAY 91910 5650401500 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 4 0.11 Automotive Repair YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 482905 257544 1978 YES YES 1:4
CHULA VISTA 46 BROADWAY 91910 5650401600 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 7 0.22 Historic Dry Cleaners YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 728068 182016 1945 YES YES 1:7
CHULA VISTA 82 BROADWAY 91910 5650600900 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 15 0.47 Restaurant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 4 4 8 181159 158565 1953 YES YES 1:15
CHULA VISTA 140 BROADWAY 91910 5651621600 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 5 0.14 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 394050 328374 1965 YES YES 1:5
CHULA VISTA 126 BROADWAY 91910 5651622000 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 5 0.17 Automotive Sales YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 3 216148 28437 1956 YES YES 1:5
CHULA VISTA 142 BROADWAY 91910 5651622700 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 9 0.28 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 5 135728 33003 1959 YES YES 1:9
CHULA VISTA 123 BROADWAY 91910 5651702200 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 3 0.11 Single Family ResidentialYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 268050 160830 1923 YES YES 1:3
CHULA VISTA 147 BROADWAY 91910 5651702600 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 7 0.21 Automotive Sales YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 3 318288 53036 1969 YES YES 1:7
CHULA VISTA 107 BROADWAY 91910 5651703200 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 31 0.97 Automotive Repair YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 8 8 16 1017054 264260 1963 YES YES 1:31
CHULA VISTA 115 BROADWAY 91910 5651703500 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 5 0.15 Restaurant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 488911 113213 1925 YES YES 1:5
CHULA VISTA 169 BROADWAY 91910 5652400500 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 3 0.10 Automotive Sales YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 49660 15895 1988 YES YES 1:3
CHULA VISTA 173 BROADWAY 91910 5652400600 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 4 0.11 Retail Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 1 2 88713 31528 1924 YES YES 1:4
CHULA VISTA 45 BROADWAY 91910 5653201100 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 13 0.40 Historic Auto/Retail ServiceYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 6 465521 286099 1952 YES YES 1:13
CHULA VISTA 29 BROADWAY 91910 5653201500 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 23 0.72 Retail Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 6 6 12 215128 147242 1974 YES YES 1:23
CHULA VISTA 77 BROADWAY 91910 5653300100 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 12 0.36 Automotive Services YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 3 3 6 356664 72083 1953 YES YES 1:12
CHULA VISTA 99 BROADWAY 91910 5653300200 FAR 1.0 / MUR C-3 0 7 0.23 Motel YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 2 2 4 721709 499643 1952 YES YES 1:7
CHULA VISTA 750 E ST 91910 5670312600 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-15 536 803 4.15 E Street Trolley ParkingYES - Current YES - Other Publicly-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 322 107 107 536 YES 1:803
CHULA VISTA 74 H ST 91910 5671902900 FAR 6.0 / TFA UC-12 404 606 3.13 H Street Trolley ParkingYES - Current YES - Other Publicly-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 242 81 81 404 YES 1:606
CHULA VISTA 999999 PALOMAR ST 91911 6220812701 FAR 2.0 / TFA MU-1 0 57 0.89 MTS Palomar Trolley ParkingYES - Current YES - Other Publicly-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 17 6 6 29 YES 1:57
CHULA VISTA 999999 PALOMAR ST 91911 6220812801 FAR 2.0 / TFA MU-1 0 248 3.84 MTS Palomar Trolley ParkingYES - Current YES - Other Publicly-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 74 25 25 124 YES 1:248
CHULA VISTA 748-60 Anita St 91911 6220728400 RH PRV 0 96 2.03 SFRs YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Available Not Used in Prior Housing Element 96 0 0 96
CHULA VISTA 245 BONITA GLEN DR 91910 5701406500 A CR CCP 0 170 3.67 VACANT PARCEL YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 5 165 0 170 1:24
CHULA VISTA 999999 BONITA GLEN DR 91910 5701406400 A CR CCP 0 0 1.57 VACANT PARCEL YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0 1:170
CHULA VISTA 999999 SANTA VICTORIA RD 91913 6443120200 RLM SF3 0 62 38.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 62 62
CHULA VISTA 999999 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443503300 B RLM SF4 0 51 1.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 51 51
CHULA VISTA 999999 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443605300 B RLM SF5 0 0 5.24 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA 1322 STEARNS WHARF RD 91913 6443455000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1432 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443414700 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1438 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443414800 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1465 KECK RD 91913 6443416100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.15 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1457 KECK RD 91913 6443415900 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1445 KECK RD 91913 6443415600 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1437 KECK RD 91913 6443415400 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1449 KECK RD 91913 6443415700 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1441 KECK RD 91913 6443415500 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1461 KECK RD 91913 6443416000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1453 KECK RD 91913 6443415800 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1442 KECK RD 91913 6443420100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1454 KECK RD 91913 6443416300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1450 KECK RD 91913 6443416400 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA KECK RD 91913 6443416200 RLM SF4 0 1 0.16 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1446 KECK RD 91913 6443416500 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1468 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443415300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.16 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1456 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443415100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1426 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443414600 RLM SF4 0 1 0.15 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1462 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443415200 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1450 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443415000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1707 LA CUMBRE AVE 91913 6443417100 RLM SF2 0 1 0.20 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1711 LA CUMBRE AVE 91913 6443417200 RLM SF2 0 1 0.15 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1715 LA CUMBRE AVE 91913 6443417300 RLM SF2 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1414 DOME ROCK PL 91913 6443434300 RLM SF2 0 1 0.18 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1406 DOME ROCK PL 91913 6443434500 RLM SF2 0 1 0.17 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1413 DOME ROCK PL 91913 6443434200 RLM SF2 0 1 0.18 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1405 DOME ROCK PL 91913 6443434000 RLM SF2 0 1 0.21 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1732 PATERNA DR 91913 6443434600 RLM SF2 0 1 0.18 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1728 PATERNA DR 91913 6443434700 RLM SF2 0 1 0.16 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1724 PATERNA DR 91913 6443434800 RLM SF2 0 1 0.17 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1703 PATERNA DR 91913 6443433600 RLM SF2 0 1 0.19 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1721 PATERNA DR 91913 6443433900 RLM SF2 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1715 PATERNA DR 91913 6443433800 RLM SF2 0 1 0.27 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1709 PATERNA DR 91913 6443433700 RLM SF2 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1706 COTA CT 91913 6443433500 RLM SF2 0 1 0.19 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1711 COTA CT 91913 6443433100 RLM SF2 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1712 COTA CT 91913 6443433400 RLM SF2 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1718 COTA CT 91913 6443433300 RLM SF2 0 1 0.20 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1717 COTA CT 91913 6443433200 RLM SF2 0 1 0.21 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1705 COTA CT 91913 6443433000 RLM SF2 0 1 0.19 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1751 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443432400 RLM SF2 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1759 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443432600 RLM SF2 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1758 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443432700 RLM SF2 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1755 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443432500 RLM SF2 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1754 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443432800 RLM SF2 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1750 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443432900 RLM SF2 0 1 0.20 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1747 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443432300 RLM SF2 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1739 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443417900 RLM SF2 0 1 0.15 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1731 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443417700 RLM SF2 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1743 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443418000 RLM SF2 0 1 0.15 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1735 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443417800 RLM SF2 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1719 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443417400 RLM SF2 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1727 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443417600 RLM SF2 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1703 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443417000 RLM SF2 0 1 0.21 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1723 LA CUMBRE AV 91913 6443417500 RLM SF2 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1722 PILOT PEAK AV 91913 6443421900 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1734 PILOT PEAK AV 91913 6443422200 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1725 VACAVILLE AV 91913 6443423100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1726 PILOT PEAK AV 91913 6443422000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1729 VACAVILLE AV 91913 6443423200 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1730 PILOT PEAK AV 91913 6443422100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1721 VACAVILLE AV 91913 6443423000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1733 VACAVILLE AV 91913 6443423300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1737 VACAVILLE AV 91913 6443423400 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1742 PILOT PEAK AV 91913 6443422400 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1745 VACAVILLE AV 91913 6443423600 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1738 PILOT PEAK AV 91913 6443422300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1746 PILOT PEAK AV 91913 6443422500 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1741 VACAVILLE AV 91913 6443423500 RLM SF4 0 1 0.08 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1793 SANTA CHRISTINA AV 91913 6443455600 RLM SF3 0 1 0.15 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1797 SANTA CHRISTINA AV 91913 6443455700 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1801 SANTA CHRISTINA AV 91913 6443455800 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1789 SANTA CHRISTINA AV 91913 6443455500 RLM SF3 0 1 0.12 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1785 SANTA CHRISTINA AV 91913 6443455400 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1807 ASHLEY AV 91913 6443152300 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1816 ASHLEY AV 91913 6443154500 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1804 ASHLEY AV 91913 6443154800 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1808 ASHLEY AV 91913 6443154700 RLM SF3 0 1 0.12 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1803 ASHLEY AV 91913 6443152200 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
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CHULA VISTA 1813 ASHLEY AV 91913 6443152400 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1812 ASHLEY AV 91913 6443154600 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1809 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155000 RLM SF3 0 1 0.12 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1813 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155100 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1829 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155500 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1837 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155700 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1845 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155900 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1821 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155300 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1805 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443154900 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1817 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155200 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1825 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155400 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1833 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155600 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1841 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443155800 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1846 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443156600 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1842 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443156700 RLM SF3 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1838 MARTINEZ DR 91913 6443156800 RLM SF3 0 1 0.15 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1798 PATERNA DR 91913 6443156800 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1782 PATERNA DR 91913 6443452100 RLM SF3 0 1 0.26 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1802 PATERNA DR 91913 6443441400 RLM SF3 0 1 0.40 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1208 WYCKOFF ST 91913 6443901900 RLM SF3 0 1 0.22 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1220 WYCKOFF ST 91913 6443902100 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1866 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443902400 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1874 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443902600 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1834 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443901600 RLM SF3 0 1 0.19 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1214 WYCKOFF ST 91913 6443902000 RLM SF3 0 1 0.17 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1870 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443902500 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1209 WYCKOFF ST 91913 6443901800 RLM SF3 0 1 0.19 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1215 WYCKOFF ST 91913 6443901700 RLM SF3 0 1 0.24 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1226 WYCKOFF ST 91913 6443902200 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1862 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443902300 RLM SF3 0 1 0.17 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1240 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443900900 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1248 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443901100 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1264 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443901500 RLM SF3 0 1 0.15 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1252 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443901200 RLM SF3 0 1 0.24 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1260 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443901400 RLM SF3 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1244 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443901000 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1256 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443901300 RLM SF3 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1212 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443900200 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1224 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443900500 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1232 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443900700 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1220 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443900400 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1228 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443900600 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1208 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443900100 RLM SF3 0 1 0.23 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1216 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443900300 RLM SF3 0 1 0.15 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1236 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443900800 RLM SF3 0 1 0.15 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1882 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443902800 RLM SF3 0 1 0.20 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1881 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443903100 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1865 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443903500 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1878 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443902700 RLM SF3 0 1 0.21 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1873 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443903300 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1886 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443902900 RLM SF3 0 1 0.26 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1885 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443903000 RLM SF3 0 1 0.28 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1877 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443903200 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1869 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443903400 RLM SF3 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1868 PATERNA DR 91913 6443440300 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1856 PATERNA DR 91913 6443440500 RLM SF3 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1865 PATERNA DR 91913 6443440800 RLM SF3 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1880 PATERNA DR 91913 6443440100 RLM SF3 0 1 0.19 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1877 PATERNA DR 91913 6443440600 RLM SF3 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1853 PATERNA DR 91913 6443441000 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1874 PATERNA DR 91913 6443440200 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1862 PATERNA DR 91913 6443440400 RLM SF3 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1871 PATERNA DR 91913 6443440700 RLM SF3 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1859 PATERNA DR 91913 6443440900 RLM SF3 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1811 MATTERO AV 91913 6443163700 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1819 MATTERO AV 91913 6443163800 RLM SF4 0 1 0.10 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1823 MATTERO AV 91913 6443163900 RLM SF4 0 1 0.10 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1827 MATTERO AV 91913 6443164000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.10 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1835 MATTERO AV 91913 6443164100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1249 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443164200 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1255 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443164300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1259 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443164400 RLM SF4 0 1 0.15 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1263 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443164500 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1814 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443164600 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1810 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443164700 RLM SF4 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1806 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443164800 RLM SF4 0 1 0.20 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1807 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443164900 RLM SF4 0 1 0.25 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1811 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1815 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1819 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165200 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1823 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1827 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165400 RLM SF4 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1831 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165500 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1835 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165600 RLM SF4 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1843 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165700 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1847 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165800 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1851 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443165900 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1855 EL PASEO AV 91913 6443166000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1844 MATTERO AV 91913 6443166100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1838 MATTERO AV 91913 6443166200 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1832 MATTERO AV 91913 6443166300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1826 MATTERO AV 91913 6443166400 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1820 MATTERO AV 91913 6443166500 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1814 MATTERO AV 91913 6443166600 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1808 MATTERO AV 91913 6443166700 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1802 MATTERO AV 91913 6443166800 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1829 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443167500 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1833 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443167600 RLM SF4 0 1 0.14 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1211 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443167700 RLM SF4 0 1 0.18 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1215 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443167800 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1219 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443167900 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1223 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443168000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1227 SPIVEY RD 91913 6443168100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1828 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443168200 RLM SF4 0 1 0.15 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1229 TERSTAL PL 91913 6443168300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.16 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1225 TERSTAL PL 91913 6443168400 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1221 TERSTAL PL 91913 6443168500 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1217 TERSTAL PL 91913 6443168600 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1213 TERSTAL PL 91913 6443168700 RLM SF4 0 1 0.17 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1209 TERSTAL PL 91913 6443168800 RLM SF4 0 1 0.10 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1205 TERSTAL PL 91913 6443168900 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1812 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443169000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1214 IDANAN RD 91913 6443161300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1217 LORENZO RD 91913 6443161700 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1221 LORENZO RD 91913 6443161800 RLM SF4 0 1 0.13 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1805 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443166900 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1809 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443167000 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
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CHULA VISTA 1813 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443167100 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1817 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443167200 RLM SF4 0 1 0.12 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1821 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443167300 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1825 PASEO BACHAR 91913 6443167400 RLM SF4 0 1 0.11 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 99999 SANTA VICTORIA RD 91913 6443120100 RLM RM1/2 0 386 41.18 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 386 386
CHULA VISTA 1403 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443140100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.09 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1557 YANONALI AV 91913 6443140400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.10 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1347 CANON PERDIDO ST 91913 6443142900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.09 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443146200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443146300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443146400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443146500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443146600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443146700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443146800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443146900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443147000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443147100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443147200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 DONZE AVE 91913 6443147300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443147400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443147500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443147600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443147700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443147800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443147900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443148900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443149000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443149100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443149200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443149300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443149400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443149500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 0 PAINTED CAVE AVE 91913 6443149600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1521 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443522000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1525 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443522100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.09 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1533 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443522200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1529 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443522300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.12 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1537 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443522500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1541 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443522600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.10 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1545 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443522700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1547 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443522800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.09 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1549 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443522900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1563 BATH AV 91913 6443707800 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1569 BATH AV 91913 6443707900 RLM RM3 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1575 BATH AV 91913 6443708000 RLM RM4 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1581 BATH AV 91913 6443708100 RLM RM5 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1587 BATH AV 91913 6443708200 RLM RM6 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1593 BATH AV 91913 6443708300 RLM RM7 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1599 BATH AV 91913 6443708400 RLM RM8 0 1 0.00 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1313 PERSHING RD 91913 6443213700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1317 PERSHING RD 91913 6443213800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1321 PERSHING RD 91913 6443213900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1325 PERSHING RD 91913 6443214000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1329 PERSHING RD 91913 6443214100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1333 PERSHING RD 91913 6443214200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1337 PERSHING RD 91913 6443214300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1341 PERSHING RD 91913 6443214400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1345 PERSHING RD 91913 6443214500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1349 PERSHING RD 91913 6443214600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1353 PERSHING RD 91913 6443214700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1357 PERSHING RD 91913 6443214800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.09 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1434 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443214900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1430 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1426 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1422 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1418 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1414 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1410 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1406 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1402 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1398 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1394 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443215900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1390 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443216000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 999999 PERSHING RD 91913 6443503100 RLM RM1 0 9 0.76 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 9 9
CHULA VISTA 999999 PERSHING RD 91913 6443510100 RLM RM1 0 3 0.28 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 3 3
CHULA VISTA 1483 PERSHING RD 91913 6443510200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1481 PERSHING RD 91913 6443510300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1479 PERSHING RD 91913 6443510400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1477 PERSHING RD 91913 6443510500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1469 PERSHING RD 91913 6443510600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1467 PERSHING RD 91913 6443510700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1465 PERSHING RD 91913 6443510800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1463 PERSHING RD 91913 6443510900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1541 SANTA ALEXIA AV 91913 6443511000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1531 SANTA ALEXIA AV 91913 6443511100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1521 SANTA ALEXIA AV 91913 6443516000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1511 SANTA ALEXIA AV 91913 6443516100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1550 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443516200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.08 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1554 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443516300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1558 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443516400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1562 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443516500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.11 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1566 CARPINTERIA ST 91913 6443516600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.09 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1355 SANTA DIANA RD #1 91913 6443503801 MUR RM2 0 1 0.03 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1355 SANTA DIANA RD #2 91913 6443503802 MUR RM2 0 1 0.03 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1355 SANTA DIANA RD #3 91913 6443503803 MUR RM2 0 1 0.03 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1355 SANTA DIANA RD #4 91913 6443503804 MUR RM2 0 1 0.03 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1355 SANTA DIANA RD #5 91913 6443503805 MUR RM2 0 1 0.03 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1355 SANTA DIANA RD #6 91913 6443503806 MUR RM2 0 1 0.03 Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 999999 SANTA DIANA RD 91913 6443504000 MUR RM2 0 9 0.37 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 9 9
CHULA VISTA 999999 SANTA VICTORIA RD 91913 6443107100 MUR RM2 0 33 1.81 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 33 0 33
CHULA VISTA 1629 SANTA VENETIA ST 91913 6443105300 & 6443105700 MUR RM2 0 298 10.05 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 298 0 298
CHULA VISTA 1404 SANTA VICTORIA RD #1 91913 6443418201 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1404 SANTA VICTORIA RD #2 91913 6443418202 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1404 SANTA VICTORIA RD #3 91913 6443418203 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
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CHULA VISTA 1404 SANTA VICTORIA RD #4 91913 6443418204 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1404 SANTA VICTORIA RD #5 91913 6443418205 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1404 SANTA VICTORIA RD #6 91913 6443418206 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1414 SANTA VICTORIA RD #1 91913 6443418207 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1414 SANTA VICTORIA RD #2 91913 6443418208 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1414 SANTA VICTORIA RD #3 91913 6443418209 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1414 SANTA VICTORIA RD #4 91913 6443418210 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1414 SANTA VICTORIA RD #5 91913 6443418211 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1414 SANTA VICTORIA RD #6 91913 6443418212 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1424 SANTA VICTORIA RD #1 91913 6443418213 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1424 SANTA VICTORIA RD #2 91913 6443418214 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1424 SANTA VICTORIA RD #3 91913 6443418215 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1424 SANTA VICTORIA RD #4 91913 6443418216 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1424 SANTA VICTORIA RD #5 91913 6443418217 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1424 SANTA VICTORIA RD #6 91913 6443418218 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1434 SANTA VICTORIA RD #1 91913 6443418219 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1434 SANTA VICTORIA RD #2 91913 6443418220 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1434 SANTA VICTORIA RD #3 91913 6443418221 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1434 SANTA VICTORIA RD #4 91913 6443418222 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1434 SANTA VICTORIA RD #5 91913 6443418223 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1434 SANTA VICTORIA RD #6 91913 6443418224 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1380 SANTA VICTORIA RD #1 91913 6443418101 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1380 SANTA VICTORIA RD #2 91913 6443418102 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1380 SANTA VICTORIA RD #3 91913 6443418103 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1380 SANTA VICTORIA RD #4 91913 6443418104 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1380 SANTA VICTORIA RD #5 91913 6443418105 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1380 SANTA VICTORIA RD #6 91913 6443418106 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1390 SANTA VICTORIA RD #1 91913 6443418107 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1390 SANTA VICTORIA RD #2 91913 6443418108 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1390 SANTA VICTORIA RD #3 91913 6443418109 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1390 SANTA VICTORIA RD #4 91913 6443418110 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1390 SANTA VICTORIA RD #5 91913 6443418111 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1390 SANTA VICTORIA RD #6 91913 6443418112 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1369 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443410100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1375 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443410200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1381 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443410300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1387 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443410400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1393 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443410500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1399 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443410600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1405 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443410700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1411 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443410800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1417 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443410900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.09 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1368 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443412800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1374 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443412900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1380 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443413000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1386 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443413100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1392 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443413200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1398 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443413300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1397 KECK RD 91913 6443413700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1401 KECK RD 91913 6443413800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1405 KECK RD 91913 6443413900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1409 KECK RD 91913 6443414000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1413 KECK RD 91913 6443414100 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1417 KECK RD 91913 6443414200 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1421 KECK RD 91913 6443414300 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1425 KECK RD 91913 6443414400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1429 KECK RD 91913 6443414500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.09 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1321 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443460400 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1327 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443460500 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1333 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443460600 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1339 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443460700 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1345 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443460800 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1351 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443460900 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1357 ORTEGA ST 91913 6443461000 RLM RM1 0 1 0.07 Permits Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1270 SANTA LIZA #1 91913 6443133301 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1270 SANTA LIZA #2 91913 6443133302 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1270 SANTA LIZA #3 91913 6443133303 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1270 SANTA LIZA #4 91913 6443133304 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1270 SANTA LIZA #5 91913 6443133305 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1270 SANTA LIZA #6 91913 6443133306 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1290 SANTA LIZA #1 91913 6443133307 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1290 SANTA LIZA #2 91913 6443133308 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1290 SANTA LIZA #3 91913 6443133309 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1290 SANTA LIZA #4 91913 6443133310 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1290 SANTA LIZA #5 91913 6443133311 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1290 SANTA LIZA #6 91913 6443133312 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1310 SANTA LIZA #1 91913 6443133313 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1310 SANTA LIZA #2 91913 6443133314 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1310 SANTA LIZA #3 91913 6443133315 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1310 SANTA LIZA #4 91913 6443133316 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1310 SANTA LIZA #5 91913 6443133317 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1310 SANTA LIZA #6 91913 6443133318 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1310 SANTA LIZA #7 91913 6443133319 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1310 SANTA LIZA #8 91913 6443133320 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1310 SANTA LIZA #9 91913 6443133321 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1330 SANTA LIZA #1 91913 6443133322 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1330 SANTA LIZA #2 91913 6443133323 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1330 SANTA LIZA #3 91913 6443133324 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1330 SANTA LIZA #4 91913 6443133325 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1330 SANTA LIZA #5 91913 6443133326 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1330 SANTA LIZA #6 91913 6443133327 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1330 SANTA LIZA #7 91913 6443133328 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1330 SANTA LIZA #8 91913 6443133329 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1257 IDANAN RD #1 91913 6443133330 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1257 IDANAN RD #2 91913 6443133331 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1257 IDANAN RD #3 91913 6443133332 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1257 IDANAN RD #4 91913 6443133333 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1257 IDANAN RD #5 91913 6443133334 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1257 IDANAN RD #6 91913 6443133335 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1257 IDANAN RD #7 91913 6443133336 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1257 IDANAN RD #8 91913 6443133337 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1245 IDANAN RD #1 91913 6443133338 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1245 IDANAN RD #2 91913 6443133339 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1245 IDANAN RD #3 91913 6443133340 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1245 IDANAN RD #4 91913 6443133341 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1245 IDANAN RD #5 91913 6443133342 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1245 IDANAN RD #6 91913 6443133343 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1231 IDANAN RD #1 91913 6443133344 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1231 IDANAN RD #2 91913 6443133345 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1231 IDANAN RD #3 91913 6443133346 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1231 IDANAN RD #4 91913 6443133347 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1231 IDANAN RD #5 91913 6443133348 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1231 IDANAN RD #6 91913 6443133349 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1231 IDANAN RD #7 91913 6443133350 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
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CHULA VISTA 1231 IDANAN RD #8 91913 6443133351 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1215 IDANAN RD #1 91913 6443133352 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1215 IDANAN RD #2 91913 6443133353 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1215 IDANAN RD #3 91913 6443133354 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1215 IDANAN RD #4 91913 6443133355 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1215 IDANAN RD #5 91913 6443133356 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1216 IDANAN RD #6 91913 6443133357 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1217 IDANAN RD #7 91913 6443133358 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1215 IDANAN RD #8 91913 6443133359 RLM RM2 0 1 0.00 Partially Developed YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1800 SANTA CAROLINA RD 91913 6443139600 C RLM RM2 0 330 0.95 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 330 0 330
CHULA VISTA 1800 SANTA CAROLINA RD 91913 6443139700 C RLM RM3 0 0 5.76 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA 1800 SANTA CAROLINA RD 91913 6443139800 C RLM RM4 0 0 7.41 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA 999999 SANTA VICTORIA RD 91913 6443402300 RLM RM2 0 25 0.90 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 25 0 25
CHULA VISTA 999999 OLYMPIC PW 91913 6443110200 MUR MU 0 38 1.80 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 38 0 38
CHULA VISTA 999999 SANTA VICTORIA RD 91913 6443100900 MUR MU 0 50 2.40 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 50 0 50
CHULA VISTA 1580 LA MEDIA RD 91913 6443100500 MUR MU 0 90 4.30 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 90 0 90
CHULA VISTA 999999 SANTA VICTORIA RD 91913 6443100600 MUR MU 0 235 15.20 Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 235 235
CHULA VISTA 941 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443800300 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 945 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443800200 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 949 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443800100 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 833 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443801700 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 825 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443801900 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 822 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443803500 RM SF4 0 1 0.77 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 829 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443801800 RM SF4 0 1 0.67 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 830 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443803700 RM SF4 0 1 0.96 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 837 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443801600 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 821 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443802000 RM SF4 0 1 0.11 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 826 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443803600 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 834 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443803800 RM SF4 0 1 0.11 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 910 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443800700 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 914 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443800800 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 909 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443801400 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 906 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443800600 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 905 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443801500 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 922 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443801000 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 917 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443801200 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 921 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443801100 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 918 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443800900 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 913 CAMINO MEANDRO 91913 6443801300 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 933 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443800500 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 937 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443800400 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 850 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804200 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 838 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443803900 RM SF4 0 1 0.12 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 858 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804400 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 842 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804000 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 846 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804100 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 854 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804300 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 874 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804800 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 862 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804500 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 870 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804700 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 878 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804900 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 866 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443804600 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 882 CAMINO CANTERA 91913 6443805000 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 940 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443807600 RM SF4 0 1 0.12 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 944 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443807700 RM SF4 0 1 0.12 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 948 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443807800 RM SF4 0 1 0.13 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1088 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443822000 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1076 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443821700 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1068 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443821500 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1084 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443821900 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1080 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443821800 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1072 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443821600 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1004 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443820100 RM SF4 0 1 0.11 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1012 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443820300 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1008 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443820200 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1016 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443820400 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1024 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443820600 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1020 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443820500 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440620100 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440620200 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440620300 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440620400 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440620500 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440620600 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440620700 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1930 Avenida Escaya 91913 6440620800 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440620900 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621000 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621100 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621200 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621300 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621400 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621500 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621600 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621700 RM SF4 0 1 0.11 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621800 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440621900 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622000 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622100 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622200 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622300 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622400 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622500 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622600 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622700 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622800 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440622900 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623000 RM SF4 0 1 0.18 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623100 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623200 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623300 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623400 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623500 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623600 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623700 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623800 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440623900 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440624000 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440624100 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440624200 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440624300 RM SF4 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440624400 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1143 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443861200 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1131 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443861500 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
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Jurisdiction Name Site
Address/Intersection 5 Digit ZIP Code Assessor Parcel Number Consolidated
Sites
General Plan
Designation (Current)
Zoning
Designation
(Current)
Minimum Density
Allowed (units/acre)
Max Density
Allowed (units/acre)Parcel Size (Acres)Existing
Use/Vacancy Infrastructure Publicly-Owned Site Status Identified in Last/Last Two Planning Cycle(s)Lower Income
Capacity
Moderate
Income Capacity
Above Moderate
Income Capacity Total Capacity Land Value Double No. of
Units
Projects w/
Similar
Characteristic
s
Potential Res.
Ratio
CHULA VISTA 1119 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443861800 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1127 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443861600 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1135 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443861400 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1115 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443861900 RM SF4 0 1 0.13 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1123 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443861700 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1140 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443858700 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1152 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443859000 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1144 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443858800 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1156 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443859100 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1160 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443859200 RM SF4 0 1 0.11 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1148 CALLE PILARES 91913 6443858900 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2118 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443866600 RM SF4 0 1 0.14 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2106 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443866900 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2094 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443867100 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2114 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443866700 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2110 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443866800 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2098 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443867000 RM SF4 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2096 AVENIDA ANDANZA 91913 6443884000 RMH RM1 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2101 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443883200 RMH RM1 0 1 0.06 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2097 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443883100 RMH RM1 0 1 0.06 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2105 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443883300 RMH RM1 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2100 AVENIDA ANDANZA 91913 6443883900 RMH RM1 0 1 0.07 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2113 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443883500 RMH RM1 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2104 AVENIDA ANDANZA 91913 6443883800 RMH RM1 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2117 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443883600 RMH RM1 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2109 PASEO CULTURA 91913 6443883400 RMH RM1 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2108 AVENIDA ANDANZA 91913 6443883700 RMH RM1 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1234 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443893700 RM SF4 0 1 0.11 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1246 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443893400 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1238 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443893600 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1250 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443893300 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1242 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443893500 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1258 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443893100 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1274 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443892800 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1268 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443892900 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1278 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443892700 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1262 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443893000 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1254 CAMINO PRADO 91913 6443893200 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1219 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891900 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1216 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891300 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1211 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891700 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1208 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891500 RM SF4 0 1 0.11 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1224 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891100 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1212 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891400 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1215 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891800 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1207 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891600 RM SF4 0 1 0.11 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1223 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443892000 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1220 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891200 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1231 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443892200 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1243 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443892500 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1228 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443891000 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1236 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443890800 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1235 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443892300 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1247 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443892600 RM SF4 0 1 0.11 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1227 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443892100 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1232 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443890900 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1239 CORTE MENDI 91913 6443892400 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1221 CALLE DECEO 91913 6443890300 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1233 CALLE DECEO 91913 6443890600 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1225 CALLE DECEO 91913 6443890400 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1217 CALLE DECEO 91913 6443890200 RM SF4 0 1 0.09 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1213 CALLE DECEO 91913 6443890100 RM SF4 0 1 0.14 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1237 CALLE DECEO 91913 6443890700 RM SF4 0 1 0.14 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1229 CALLE DECEO 91913 6443890500 RM SF4 0 1 0.10 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 959 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443846500 RMH RM1 0 1 0.06 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 955 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443846600 RMH RM1 0 1 0.06 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 951 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443846700 RMH RM1 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 963 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443846400 RMH RM1 0 1 0.06 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 967 CAMINO ALDEA 91913 6443846300 RMH RM1 0 1 0.08 SFR Permit Issued YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1972 VIA BUENA #119 91913 6440614700 MU MU-1 0 239 7.04 MU Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 194 0 194
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440602400 RLM SF-1 0 73 15.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 73 73
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440602400 RLM RM-1 0 110 7.91 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 110 110
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440602400 RLM RM-1 0 40 4.24 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 40 40
CHULA VISTA n/a 91913 6440602400 RLM RM-2 0 127 7.16 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 127 127
CHULA VISTA Planning Area 14a 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 MUR MF 0 164 4.20 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 126 0 0 126
CHULA VISTA Planning Area 14b 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 MUR MF 0 165 3.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 90 0 0 90
CHULA VISTA Planning Area 15a 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 MUR MF 0 226 5.70 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 171 0 0 171
CHULA VISTA Planning Area 15b 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 MUR MF 0 226 3.90 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 117 0 0 117
CHULA VISTA Planning Area 16 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 MUR MF 0 287 6.20 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 186 0 0 186
CHULA VISTA Planning Area 17 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 MUR MF 0 562 12.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 360 0 0 360
CHULA VISTA Planning Area 18a-d 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 MUR MF 0 547 11.30 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 339 0 0 339
CHULA VISTA Planning Area MU-1a-c 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 MUR MU 0 440 9.20 MU Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 276 0 0 276
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R1 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 76 8.40 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 76 76
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R2 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 34 3.90 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 34 34
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R3 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 80 9.80 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 80 80
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R4 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 53 7.60 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 53 53
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R5 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 23 2.70 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 23 23
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R6 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 25 2.60 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 25 25
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R7a 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 14 1.20 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 14 14
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R7b 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 11 0.90 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 11 11
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R8 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 33 3.80 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 33 33
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R9 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 159 17.10 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 159 159
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R10 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 111 13.50 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 111 111
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R11a 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 74 9.30 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 74 74
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R11b 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 10 1.30 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 10 10
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R12a 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 29 3.90 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 29 29
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R12b 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 72 10.60 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 72 72
CHULA VISTA Planning Area R13 91913 6440702100 & 6460100800 M SF 0 140 20.50 SF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 140 140
CHULA VISTA Planning Area E 91913 6440712400 MH MH 0 95 5.13 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 95 95
CHULA VISTA Planning Area I 91913 6440711500 MH MH 0 122 6.08 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 122 0 122
CHULA VISTA Planning Area M 91913 6440711600 MH MH 0 153 8.31 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 153 153
CHULA VISTA Planning Area O 91913 6440720100 MH MH 0 160 8.73 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 160 160
CHULA VISTA Planning Area Q 91913 6440720200 M M 0 160 11.08 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 160 160
CHULA VISTA Planning Area U 91913 6440720300 D M M 0 130 14.74 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 130 130
CHULA VISTA Planning Area U 91913 6440722300 D M M 0 0 0.90 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA Planning Area C 91913 6440710100 E TC TC 0 156 4.08 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 156 0 156
CHULA VISTA Planning Area C 91913 6440710200 E TC TC 0 0 3.38 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA Planning Area F&W 91913 6440710300 TC TC 0 173 5.14 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 173 0 0 173
CHULA VISTA Planning Area H1 91913 6440710400 F TC TC 0 33 1.87 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 33 33
CHULA VISTA Planning Area H1 91913 6440710600 F TC TC 0 0 2.12 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA Planning Area H1 91913 6440710700 F TC TC 0 0 1.79 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA Planning Area H1 91913 6440710500 F TC TC 0 0 1.72 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA Planning Area J 91913 6440710900 TC TC 0 161 5.49 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 161 0 161
CHULA VISTA Planning Area L 91913 6440711000 G TC TC 0 460 3.48 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 418 0 0 418
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 550 of 809
Jurisdiction Name Site
Address/Intersection 5 Digit ZIP Code Assessor Parcel Number Consolidated
Sites
General Plan
Designation (Current)
Zoning
Designation
(Current)
Minimum Density
Allowed (units/acre)
Max Density
Allowed (units/acre)Parcel Size (Acres)Existing
Use/Vacancy Infrastructure Publicly-Owned Site Status Identified in Last/Last Two Planning Cycle(s)Lower Income
Capacity
Moderate
Income Capacity
Above Moderate
Income Capacity Total Capacity Land Value Double No. of
Units
Projects w/
Similar
Characteristic
s
Potential Res.
Ratio
CHULA VISTA Planning Area L 91913 6440711100 G TC TC 0 0 3.48 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA Planning Area L 91913 6440711200 G TC TC 0 0 3.57 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA Planning Area L 91913 6440711300 G TC TC 0 0 3.40 TC Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA 2052 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444030100 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2056 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444030200 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2060 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444030300 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2064 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444030400 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2070 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444030500 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2074 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444030600 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2078 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444030700 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2082 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444030800 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2086 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444030900 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2090 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031000 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2094 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031100 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2098 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031200 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2102 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031300 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2106 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031400 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2110 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031500 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2114 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031600 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2118 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031700 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2122 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031800 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2126 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444031900 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2130 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032000 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2134 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032100 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2138 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032200 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2142 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032300 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2146 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032400 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2150 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032500 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2155 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032600 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2151 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032700 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2147 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032800 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2143 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444032900 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2139 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033000 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2135 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033100 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2131 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033200 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2127 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033300 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2123 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033400 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2119 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033500 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2115 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033600 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2111 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033700 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2107 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033800 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2103 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444033900 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2089 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034000 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2083 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034100 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2077 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034200 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2071 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034300 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2065 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034400 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2059 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034500 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2053 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034600 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2047 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034700 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2041 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034800 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2035 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444034900 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2029 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444035000 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2023 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444035100 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2017 VIA ESTANCIA 91913 6444035200 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2064 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444035300 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2068 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444035400 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2072 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444035500 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2076 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444035600 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2080 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444035700 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2084 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444035800 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2088 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444035900 LMV LM 0 1 0.20 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2092 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444036000 LMV LM 0 1 0.19 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2096 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444036100 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2100 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444036200 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2104 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444036300 LMV LM 0 1 0.22 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2108 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444036400 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2112 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444036500 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2116 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444036600 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2120 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444036700 LMV LM 0 1 0.22 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2124 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444040100 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2125 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444040200 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2121 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444040300 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2117 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444040400 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2113 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444040500 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2109 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444040600 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2105 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444040700 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2101 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444040800 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2097 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444040900 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2093 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444041000 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2087 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444041100 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2079 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444041200 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2073 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444041300 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2067 VIA MIRAFLORES 91913 6444041400 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2076 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444041500 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2080 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444041600 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2084 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444041700 LMV LM 0 1 0.19 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2088 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444041800 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2092 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444041900 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2096 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042000 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2100 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042100 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2104 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042200 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2108 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042300 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2116 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042400 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2122 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042500 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2128 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042600 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2134 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042700 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2138 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042800 LMV LM 0 1 0.19 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2133 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444042900 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2129 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043000 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2125 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043100 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2121 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043200 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2117 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043300 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2113 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043400 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2109 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043500 LMV LM 0 1 0.10 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2105 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043600 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2101 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043700 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2097 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043800 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2093 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444043900 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2089 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044000 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2085 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044100 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2081 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044200 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2077 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044300 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2073 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044400 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
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CHULA VISTA 2069 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044500 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2065 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044600 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2061 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044700 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2057 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044800 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2053 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444044900 LMV LM 0 1 0.09 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2049 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444045000 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2142 CORTE LUMINARIA 91913 6444000100 LMV LM 0 1 0.20 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2146 CORTE LUMINARIA 91913 6444000200 LMV LM 0 1 0.20 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2150 CORTE LUMINARIA 91913 6444000300 LMV LM 0 1 0.21 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2156 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444000400 LMV LM 0 1 0.28 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2160 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444000500 LMV LM 0 1 0.21 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2164 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444000600 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2168 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444000700 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2172 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444000800 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2176 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444000900 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2180 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001000 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2184 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001100 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2188 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001200 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2192 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001300 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2196 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001400 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2200 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001500 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2204 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001600 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2208 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001700 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2212 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001800 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2216 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444001900 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2220 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002000 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2224 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002100 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2228 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002200 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2232 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002300 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2236 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002400 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2231 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002500 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2227 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002600 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2223 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002700 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2219 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002800 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2215 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444002900 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2211 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003000 LMV LM 0 1 0.11 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2207 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003100 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1578 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444010100 LMV LM 0 1 0.19 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1582 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444010200 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1586 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444010300 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1590 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444010400 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1594 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444010500 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1575 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444010600 LMV LM 0 1 0.20 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1571 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444010700 LMV LM 0 1 0.22 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1567 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444010800 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1563 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444010900 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1559 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011000 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1555 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011100 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1551 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011200 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1547 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011300 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1543 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011400 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1540 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011500 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1544 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011600 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1548 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011700 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1552 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011800 LMV LM 0 1 0.19 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1556 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444011900 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1555 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444012000 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1564 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444012100 LMV LM 0 1 0.12 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1568 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444012200 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1572 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444012300 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1576 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444012400 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1580 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444012500 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1584 CORTE BOTANICAS 91913 6444012600 LMV LM 0 1 0.19 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1600 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444012700 LMV LM 0 1 0.22 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1604 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444012800 LMV LM 0 1 0.21 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1608 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444012900 LMV LM 0 1 0.29 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1612 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444013000 LMV LM 0 1 0.21 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1616 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444013100 LMV LM 0 1 0.21 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1620 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444013200 LMV LM 0 1 0.21 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1624 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444013300 LMV LM 0 1 0.22 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1619 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444020100 LMV LM 0 1 0.30 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1613 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444020200 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1609 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444020300 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1605 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444020400 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1599 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444020500 LMV LM 0 1 0.21 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1591 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444020600 LMV LM 0 1 0.19 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1585 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444020700 LMV LM 0 1 0.21 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1581 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444020800 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1577 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444020900 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1573 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444021000 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1569 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444021100 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1565 CALLE MAYFAIR 91913 6444021200 LMV LM 0 1 0.24 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2187 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003200 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2183 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003300 LMV LM 0 1 0.22 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2179 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003400 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2175 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003500 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2171 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003600 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2167 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003700 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2163 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003800 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2159 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444003900 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2153 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444004000 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2149 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444004100 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2145 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444004200 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2141 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444004300 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2137 PASEO LEVANTEN 91913 6444004400 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1652 VIA POCO 91913 6444021300 LMV LM 0 1 0.24 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1626 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444021400 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1622 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444021500 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1618 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444021600 LMV LM 0 1 0.19 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1616 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444021700 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1612 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444021800 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1608 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444021900 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1604 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022000 LMV LM 0 1 0.13 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1600 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022100 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1596 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022200 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1592 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022300 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1599 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022400 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1603 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022500 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1607 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022600 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1611 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022700 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1615 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022800 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1619 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444022900 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1623 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444023000 LMV LM 0 1 0.16 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1627 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444023100 LMV LM 0 1 0.15 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
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CHULA VISTA 1631 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444023200 LMV LM 0 1 0.14 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1635 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444023300 LMV LM 0 1 0.17 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1639 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444023400 LMV LM 0 1 0.18 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1643 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444023500 LMV LM 0 1 0.27 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1647 CORTE MEDIALUNA 91913 6444023600 LMV LM 0 1 0.25 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1651 VIA POCO 91913 6444023700 LMV LM 0 1 0.19 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1655 VIA POCO 91913 6444023800 LMV LM 0 1 0.23 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA Planning Area V 91913 6440720600 H LMV LM 0 90 18.37 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 90 90
CHULA VISTA Planning Area V 91913 6440722200 H LMV LM 0 0 0.70 SFR Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA 1918 MILLENIA AV #303 91915 6430609200 EUC EUC 0 253 8.31 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 138 138
CHULA VISTA 999999 OPTIMA ST 91915 6430652100 EUC EUC 0 117 4.35 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 117 0 117
CHULA VISTA 1935 STRATA ST 91915 6430651901 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1937 STRATA ST 91915 6430651902 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1939 STRATA ST 91915 6430651903 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1941 STRATA ST 91915 6430651904 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1943 STRATA ST 91915 6430651905 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1951 STRATA ST 91915 6430651906 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1953 STRATA ST 91915 6430651907 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1955 STRATA ST 91915 6430651908 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1869 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651909 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1867 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651910 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1865 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651911 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1863 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651912 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1861 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651913 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1859 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651914 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1857 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651915 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1855 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651916 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1855 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651917 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1857 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651918 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1859 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651919 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1861 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651920 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1863 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651921 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1861 POSH LN 91915 6430651922 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1859 POSH LN 91915 6430651923 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1857 POSH LN 91915 6430651924 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1855 POSH LN 91915 6430651925 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1952 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651926 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1954 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651927 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1956 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651928 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1856 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651929 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1858 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651930 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1860 FOCUS DR 91915 6430651931 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1845 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651932 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1847 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651933 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1849 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651934 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1945 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651935 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1947 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651936 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1949 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651937 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1951 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651938 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1953 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651939 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1955 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651940 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1957 INFINITY LN 91915 6430651941 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1831 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651942 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1833 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651943 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1835 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651944 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1837 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651945 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1839 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651946 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1946 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651947 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1948 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651948 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1950 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651949 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1952 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651950 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1954 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651951 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1956 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651952 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1958 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651953 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1945 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651954 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1947 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651955 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1949 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651956 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1951 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651957 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1953 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651958 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1955 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651959 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1957 PAVILLION LN 91915 6430651960 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1822 ONYX LN 91915 6430651961 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1824 ONYX LN 91915 6430651962 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1826 ONYX LN 91915 6430651963 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1828 ONYX LN 91915 6430651964 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1819 ONYX LN 91915 6430651965 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1821 ONYX LN 91915 6430651966 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1823 ONYX LN 91915 6430651967 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1825 ONYX LN 91915 6430651968 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1827 ONYX LN 91915 6430651969 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1829 ONYX LN 91915 6430651970 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1831 ONYX LN 91915 6430651971 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1833 ONYX LN 91915 6430651972 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1821 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651973 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1823 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651974 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1825 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430651975 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1946 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651976 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1948 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651977 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1950 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651978 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1952 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651979 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1954 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651980 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1956 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651981 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1958 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651982 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1939 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651983 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1941 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651984 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1943 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651985 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1943 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651986 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1947 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651987 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1951 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651988 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1953 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651989 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1955 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651990 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1957 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651991 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 1959 MINIMALIST LN 91915 6430651992 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 999999 MILLENIA AV 91915 6430660900 EUC EUC 0 50 10.93 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 50 50
CHULA VISTA 1755 MILLENIA AV 91915 6430605700 EUC EUC 0 100 7.06 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 10 10
CHULA VISTA 2056 BRAVO LP #1 91915 6430651801 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2056 BRAVO LP #2 91915 6430651802 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2056 BRAVO LP #3 91915 6430651803 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2056 BRAVO LP #4 91915 6430651804 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2056 BRAVO LP #5 91915 6430651805 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2056 BRAVO LP #6 91915 6430651806 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2048 BRAVO LP #1 91915 6430651807 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2048 BRAVO LP #2 91915 6430651808 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2048 BRAVO LP #3 91915 6430651809 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
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Allowed (units/acre)Parcel Size (Acres)Existing
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CHULA VISTA 2048 BRAVO LP #4 91915 6430651810 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2048 BRAVO LP #5 91915 6430651811 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2048 BRAVO LP #6 91915 6430651812 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2040 BRAVO LP #1 91915 6430651813 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2040 BRAVO LP #2 91915 6430651814 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2040 BRAVO LP #3 91915 6430651815 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2040 BRAVO LP #4 91915 6430651816 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2040 BRAVO LP #5 91915 6430651817 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2040 BRAVO LP #6 91915 6430651818 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2055 BRAVO LP #1 91915 6430651819 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2055 BRAVO LP #2 91915 6430651820 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2055 BRAVO LP #3 91915 6430651821 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2055 BRAVO LP #4 91915 6430651822 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2055 BRAVO LP #5 91915 6430651823 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2055 BRAVO LP #6 91915 6430651824 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2049 BRAVO LP #1 91915 6430651825 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2049 BRAVO LP #2 91915 6430651826 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2049 BRAVO LP #3 91915 6430651827 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2049 BRAVO LP #4 91915 6430651828 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2049 BRAVO LP #5 91915 6430651829 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2049 BRAVO LP #6 91915 6430651830 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2035 BRAVO LP #1 91915 6430651831 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2035 BRAVO LP #2 91915 6430651832 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2035 BRAVO LP #3 91915 6430651833 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2035 BRAVO LP #4 91915 6430651834 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2035 BRAVO LP #5 91915 6430651835 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2035 BRAVO LP #6 91915 6430651836 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2032 BRAVO LP #1 91915 6430651837 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2032 BRAVO LP #2 91915 6430651838 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2032 BRAVO LP #3 91915 6430651839 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2032 BRAVO LP #4 91915 6430651840 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2032 BRAVO LP #5 91915 6430651841 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2032 BRAVO LP #6 91915 6430651842 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2024 BRAVO LP #1 91915 6430651843 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2024 BRAVO LP #2 91915 6430651844 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2024 BRAVO LP #3 91915 6430651845 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2024 BRAVO LP #4 91915 6430651846 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2024 BRAVO LP #5 91915 6430651847 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 2024 BRAVO LP #6 91915 6430651848 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 1 0 1
CHULA VISTA 999999 MILLENIA AV 91915 6430606900 EUC EUC 0 50 8.34 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 50 50
CHULA VISTA 999999 ORION AV 91915 6430606100 EUC EUC 0 159 3.07 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 92 0 0 92
CHULA VISTA 999999 ORION AV 91915 6430607100 EUC EUC 0 240 5.91 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 177 0 0 177
CHULA VISTA 999999 MONTAGE AV 91915 6430605800 EUC EUC 0 240 6.17 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 185 0 0 185
CHULA VISTA 1974 STRATA ST 91915 6430650601 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1980 STRATA ST 91915 6430650602 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1984 STRATA ST 91915 6430650603 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1988 STRATA ST 91915 6430650604 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1992 STRATA ST 91915 6430650605 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1996 STRATA ST 91915 6430650606 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1805 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650607 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1809 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650608 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1813 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650609 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1817 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650610 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1821 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650611 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1825 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650612 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1833 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650613 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1837 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650614 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1841 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650615 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1845 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650616 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1849 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650617 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1853 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650618 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2066 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650619 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2062 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650620 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2056 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650621 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2052 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650622 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2048 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650623 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2044 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650624 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2038 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650625 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2034 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650626 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2030 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650627 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2026 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650628 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2022 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650629 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2016 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650630 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2012 CALLISTO TERRACE 91915 6430650631 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1852 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650632 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1848 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650633 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1844 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650634 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1840 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650635 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1836 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650636 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1833 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650637 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1837 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650638 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1841 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650639 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1845 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650640 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1849 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650641 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1853 FAUNA WAY 91915 6430650642 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1854 VESTA DR 91915 6430650643 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1850 VESTA DR 91915 6430650644 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1846 VESTA DR 91915 6430650645 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1842 VESTA DR 91915 6430650646 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1838 VESTA DR 91915 6430650647 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1834 VESTA DR 91915 6430650648 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1835 VESTA DR 91915 6430650649 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1839 VESTA DR 91915 6430650650 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1843 VESTA DR 91915 6430650651 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1847 VESTA DR 91915 6430650652 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1851 VESTA DR 91915 6430650653 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1855 VESTA DR 91915 6430650654 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1852 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650655 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1848 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650656 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1844 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650657 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1840 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650658 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1836 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650659 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1832 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650660 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1820 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650661 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1816 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650662 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1812 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650663 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1808 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650664 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1804 LYNX TERRACE 91915 6430650665 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1807 VESTA DR 91915 6430650666 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1811 VESTA DR 91915 6430650667 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1815 VESTA DR 91915 6430650668 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1819 VESTA DR 91915 6430650669 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1823 VESTA DR 91915 6430650670 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2037 AQUARIUS ST 91915 6430650671 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
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Jurisdiction Name Site
Address/Intersection 5 Digit ZIP Code Assessor Parcel Number Consolidated
Sites
General Plan
Designation (Current)
Zoning
Designation
(Current)
Minimum Density
Allowed (units/acre)
Max Density
Allowed (units/acre)Parcel Size (Acres)Existing
Use/Vacancy Infrastructure Publicly-Owned Site Status Identified in Last/Last Two Planning Cycle(s)Lower Income
Capacity
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Income Capacity
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Income Capacity Total Capacity Land Value Double No. of
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CHULA VISTA 2033 AQUARIUS ST 91915 6430650672 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2029 AQUARIUS ST 91915 6430650673 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2025 AQUARIUS ST 91915 6430650674 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2021 AQUARIUS ST 91915 6430650675 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2017 AQUARIUS ST 91915 6430650676 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2013 AQUARIUS ST 91915 6430650677 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2009 AQUARIUS ST 91915 6430650678 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 2005 AQUARIUS ST 91915 6430650679 EUC EUC 0 1 0.00 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 999999 STRATA ST 91915 6430630900 EUC EUC 0 176 9.90 MF Partially DevelopedYES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 1 1
CHULA VISTA 1445 TOWN CENTER DR 91915 6430210300 I RM R/MU 0 608 4.83 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 313 0 0 313
CHULA VISTA 999999 TOWN CENTER DR 91915 6430210500 I RM R/MU 0 0 2.57 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
CHULA VISTA 999999 TOWN CENTER DR 91915 6430210400 I RM R/MU 0 0 3.02 MF Vacant YES - Current NO - Privately-Owned Pending Project Not Used in Prior Housing Element 0 0 0 0
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September 13, 2022
ITEM TITLE
Affordable Housing Policy: Consider Amendments to the Guidelines to the Balanced Communities Policy to
Remove Exemptions and Variances from the Policy
Report Number: 22-0210
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Development Services
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Balanced Communities Policy Guidelines to remove the
Exemption and Variance sections from the Inclusionary Housing requirements.
SUMMARY
In 1981, the City of Chula Vista adopted a Balanced Communities Policy, commonly referred to as
Inclusionary Housing. The Guidelines to the Balanced Communities Policy (the “Guidelines”) were adopted
in September of 2012 and amended in December of 2015 to implement the Policy with consistency and
provide mechanisms to adapt to changing market conditions. Staff is requesting a revision to the Guidelines
to remove the exemption and variance sections in the policy that waive the inclusionary requirement within
census tracts designated as “Areas of Low/Moderate Income Concentration” and “Primarily Underdeveloped
Areas,” which cover areas of western Chula Vista.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with CEQA. The
activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposal
consists of a reporting action, is not for a site-specific project(s) and will not result in a direct or indirect
physical change in the environmental. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines no environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
On July 27, 2022, the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission provided an advisory recommendation that
the City Council adopt the amendments. The proposed amendments were also shared with members of the
Development Oversight Committee.
DISCUSSION
Adopted in 1981, and currently Policy 3.4 in the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan, the
Balanced Communities Policy (the “Policy”) was established to increase the diversity of housing prices/rent
throughout the City of Chula Vista community and ensure the range of prices/rents continues over time. The
current Policy requires that all new residential projects consisting of 50 or more dwelling units shall include
10 percent of the residential units within the development as affordable to low- and moderate-income
households (5 percent low-income and 5 percent moderate-income).
The Guidelines were adopted on September 25, 2012 to implement the Policy with consistency, provide
greater clarity on compliance and provide mechanisms to adapt to changing market conditions. The
Guidelines included language for an exemption to the inclusionary requirement within census tracts
designated as “Areas of Low/Moderate Income Concentration,” and a allow a variance request from the
affordable housing requirements to be approved within “Primarily Undeveloped Areas” as shown in Exhibit
1 and further summarized below.
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Exhibit 1
Exemption - Established to promote the Policy goal of creating a balanced community and not
overburden areas of the community with low-income housing concentrations, the Guidelines defined
areas of the City that already provided a large share of low-income housing options. With this
exemption in place, all residential development projects within the red outline, reflected in Exhibit 1,
are currently exempt from having any inclusionary requirement.
Variance - Created the option of applying a variance request from the affordable housing
requirements in “Primarily Undeveloped Areas” which are represented by the green area on Exhibit
1. The variance request from the affordable housing requirements may be approved based on specific
findings substantiated by City Council.
The 2015 amendment was adopted to address the changing market conditions at that time. With the
elimination of the State of California Community Redevelopment laws and therefore loss of Redevelopment
funds for low- and moderate-income housing, the City’s ability to financially partner with housing developers
to produce affordable housing has been significantly diminished. While housing affordability reached near
historic highs post-recession, housing has become increasingly unaffordable, with demand far outpacing
supply and construction lagging behind need.
The San Diego region is in the midst of a housing crisis as housing prices and rents have steadily increased
during the last decade, outpacing inflation, putting home ownership out of reach for many residents and
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affecting the quality of life in the region. In order to further adjust to the changing market conditions, changes
in State law to promote housing production and in an effort to better meet housing needs throughout the
community, this item requests an Amendment to the Guidelines to remove the variance and exemption
sections of the Guidelines to the inclusionary requirement so that the Policy would apply citywide to all
residential developments of 50 units or more, as provided in Attachment 1.
Future Growth in Chula Vista
According to the Chula Vista General Plan, Land Use and Transportation Element (Chapter 5), future growth
will be accommodated through infill development and development in master planned communities. Infill
development is directed to the Northwest, Bayfront, and Southwest Planning Areas, west of Interstate 805 .
Future infill development will utilize existing infrastructure to increase residential densities, taking
advantage of existing and future transit and revitalizing existing commercial areas. Master planned
communities are planned for in the east planning area, east of Interstate 805. These areas are further
identified for increased development at different densities to allow various degrees of growth. These include
focused areas of change, transitional areas, and stable residential neighborhoods.
Focused area of change are areas targeted for more intensive development, revitalization and/or
redevelopment and are located in portions of the Northwest, Bayfront, Southwest and East planning areas.
These areas within Chula Vista can best accommodate growth and redevelopment through opportunities for
mixed use development and higher housing densities. Transitional areas are where significant General Plan
changes are not proposed, but where infill redevelopment, and/or revitalization activities may still occur.
Stable residential neighborhoods are designated, zoned, and completely developed with single-family
dwellings, with some multi-family neighborhoods mixed in. The use and intensity within stable residential
neighborhoods will not change much, however, revitalization and growth are still expected through the
addition of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), home additions, reconstruction, and rehabilitation activities.
Focused areas of change and transitional areas will accommodate most growth, and redevelopment at higher
densities, and these target areas are located primarily in the western portion of the City. Ensuring the
Inclusionary Housing Policy is applicable citywide will ensure the overall housing supply continues to grow
at various affordability levels throughout the City.
Current Trends
In the City of Chula Vista there are a total of approximately 78,940 occupied housing units. Owner-occupied
dwellings are estimated to account for 46,060 units (58.3%). As depicted in Exhibit 2, owner-occupied units
(primarily single-family product) dominate the landscape of master planned communities located east of I-
805.
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Exhibit 2
In contrast, as depicted in Exhibit 3, areas west of I-805 are predominately renter-occupied. Renter-occupied
dwellings are estimated to account for 32,880 units (41.7%). Approximately 11,735 (15%) of the households
in this area of the City are in the extremely low-income group. As more residential development takes place
within the City of Chula Vista, the current exemption to the inclusionary housing provisions in the western
portion of the City is a missed opportunity for the City to require affordable units.
Exhibit 3
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Housing Element Timeline
Throughout the next 36 months, the City is tasked to review and revise the existing Policy for its feasibility
in making progress towards the low-and moderate-income Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
allocations for the City. Possible routes to achieve this will include the following:
Supportable increase in the affordable requirements;
Lowering the threshold of applicability;
Adopting an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; and/or
Revising the in-lieu housing fee.
These are some of the tasks the City will focus on throughout the next few years and will require a larger
outreach process and will be based upon findings and recommendations of the feasibility analysis. This item
would remove the areas of exemption and variance that are currently within the Guidelines in response to
changing market conditions. The proposed amendments to the Policy will continue to provide a variety of
housing options throughout the community by ensuring the Policy applies citywide to all residential
developments above 50 units.
If approved, the amended Policy would apply to development applications filed beginning October 1, 2022.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real
property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current year fiscal impact to the General Fund or Development Services Fund as a result of this
action. Costs associated with the implementation of this program are incorporated into the current
Development Services Department budget and may be reimbursed with funding received from the 2020
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Program.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact to the General Fund or Development Services Fund as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Amendments to the Guidelines to the Balanced Communities Policy
2. Resolution – Amendments to the Guidelines to the Balanced Communities Policy
Staff Contact: Genevieve Hernandez, Senior Planner, Development Services
Stacey Kurz, Housing Manager, Development Services
Laura C. Black, AICP, Interim Director of Development Services
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
GUIDELINES TO THE
BALANCED COMMUNITIES POLICY
City of Chula Vista
Development Services Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone 619.691.5047 / Fax 619.585-5698
Revised: September 13, 2022
Revised: December 15, 2015
Adopted: September 25, 2012
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1
Adoption ................................................................................................................................... 1
Intent of Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 1
Guidelines & Policy ................................................................................................................ 1
Review & Updates .................................................................................................................. 1
Inclusionary Requirements ..................................................................................................... 2
Applicability ............................................................................................................................. 2
Exemptions .......................................................................................................................... 22
Variance ............................................................................................................................... 22
Calculating the Obligation ................................................................................................... 3
Incentive Credit ..................................................................................................................... 3
Calculating Incentive Credit ................................................................................................ 3
Meeting the Requirement ......................................................................................................... 4
Standards .................................................................................................................................. 4
Location ................................................................................................................................. 5
Design .................................................................................................................................... 5
Bedroom Mix ......................................................................................................................... 5
Public Benefit .......................................................................................................................... 5
Determining Methods of Compliance ............................................................................... 5
Compliance Alternatives ................................................................................................... 5
On-Site ................................................................................................................................... 5
Off-Site ................................................................................................................................... 6
In-Lieu Housing Fee ............................................................................................................. 8
Process ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Preliminary Application ........................................................................................................ 8
Inclusionary Housing Plan .................................................................................................... 9
Content .................................................................................................................................. 9
Enforcement ........................................................................................................................ 10
Balanced Communities Affordable Housing Agreement ........................................... 10
Content ................................................................................................................................ 10
Enforcement ........................................................................................................................ 11
Recordation ......................................................................................................................... 11
Determining Affordability....................................................................................................... 11
Income Levels ........................................................................................................................ 11
Income Adjusted for Household Size .............................................................................. 12
Affordability = 30% of Income ......................................................................................... 12
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Calculating Affordable Rents ............................................................................................ 13
Calculating Affordable Homeownership Costs ............................................................. 14
Ongoing Compliance .............................................................................................................. 14
Affirmative Marketing ........................................................................................................ 14
Waiting List ............................................................................................................................ 15
Reporting ................................................................................................................................ 15
Appendix
Exhibit 1 – Area of Low/Moderate Income Concentration ...................................... A-1
Exhibit 12 – City of Chula Vista Income Guidelines ................................................... A-2
Exhibit 23 – San Diego County Housing Authority Utility Allowance Schedule . A-3
Exhibit 34 – Example Affordable Rental Rates ............................................................ A-4
Exhibit 45 – Example Affordable Sales Prices.............................................................. A-5
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Introduction
Adoption
The City of Chula Vista adopted a Balanced Communities Policy (“Policy”), commonly
referred to as Inclusionary Housing, in 1981 as part of its Housing Element of the General
Plan. The City Council’s purpose of the Policy is to increase the diversity of housing
prices/rents throughout the community and ensure that the range of prices/rents
continues over time.
Intent of Guidelines
The guidelines in this document are intended to supplement and support the Inclusionary
Housing Policy of Chula Vista. They will assist the layperson in interpreting the Policy and
developers early in the development process so that Residential Development projects
are designed from the beginning in compliance with the requirements of the Policy.
Guidelines & Policy
These Guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Policy. While every effort has
been made to ensure that these Guidelines are consistent with the Policy, if there is any
conflict or discrepancy between these guidelines and the Policy, the Policy shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of a Balanced Communities Affordable Housing Agreement (or
like Agreement) recorded against a property or inclusionary units shall prevail over any
general requirements of the Policy. Users of these Guidelines are encouraged to seek
their own legal counsel to aid in understanding the requirements of the City’s Inclusionary
Program. For any general questions regarding the Guidelines, you may call (619) 691-
5047.
Review & Updates
The City will review and, to the extent necessary, update these Guidelines in conjunction
with the City’s review of its General Plan Housing Element and its Balanced Communities
Policy, or as deemed necessary.
The Development Services Director may make interim revisions, interpretations or
clarifications to these Guidelines provided that he or she considers the revision,
interpretation, or clarification to be minor and consistent with the purposes of the original
Policy and the Guidelines.
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Inclusionary Requirements
Applicability
The Policy applies City wide to all residential development of 50 units or more, except as
provided below. The requirements of these Guidelines and Policy shall not be cumulative
to state or other local affordable housing requirements where those units ar e subject to
an affordability restriction recorded against the property by the state or local agency. To
the extent that state or local regulations are inconsistent with the requirements herein for
the amount of the fee, length of the restriction or the l evel of affordability, the more
restrictive shall apply.
Exemptions
In order to reach the Policy goal of creating a balanced community and not overburdening
areas of our community with low income housing concentrations, these Guidelines define
areas of the City that currently provide a large share of low income housing options. A
waiver of the inclusionary requirement will be granted within the designated census tracts
defined as the “Area of Low/Moderate Income Concentration”, as illustrated in Exhibit 1
and defined as meeting the following criteria:
• Median income falls below the City wide Median Income, as estimated by the
San Diego Association of Governments; and/or
• Within the Low to Moderate Income Boundary, as provided by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Exhibit 1 may be updated and approved periodically by the Development Services
Director to reflect current market conditions.
Variance
A Variance request from the affordable housing requirements may be appro ved in
“Primarily Undeveloped Area” as identified in Exhibit 1, if specific findings can be
substantiated by City Council and shall include financial and other information that the
Development Services Director determines is necessary to perform an independent
evaluation of the applicant’s basis for the variance. Such findings shall include at least
one of the following:
(1) That special circumstances exist that are unique to that development, that justify
granting the variance (for example, the development provides other unique
public benefits to the community); or
(2) That the application of the standard affordable housing requirements to the
development without the variance would cause the development to be
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infeasible, or impose a specific and substantial financial hardship that creates a
material adverse impact on the quality or timing of the development.
The City Manager’s recommendation to the City Council as to whether or not to grant a
variance shall consider such factors as project size, site constraints, market competition,
price and product type disparity, developer capability financial subsidies available , and
whether alternative means of compliance are available which would be more effective in
attaining the purposes of this Policy than the relief requested.
Calculating the Obligation
The Policy indicates that all shall provide 10% of the total number of dwelling units as
affordable to low and moderate income households, as follows:
• 5% minimum for low income households
• 5% for moderate income households
In making this calculation, any decimal fraction is neither rounded up or down. The
Developer may either provide for one additional Affordable Unit or pay a partial in -lieu
fee equal to the remaining fraction.
Incentive Credit
The City has a greater need for housing for very low and low income households. To
encourage Developer’s to provide for these households, the City can in effect reduce the
required affordable housing obligation when the Developer opts to provide very low or
low income rather than for moderate income households.
Calculating Incentive Credit
The Incentive credit shall be calculated as follows:
1. 2.0 unit credit for every very low income unit in lieu of a moderate income unit.
2. 1.5 unit credit for every low income unit in lieu of a moderate income unit.
EXAMPLE: Calculating Obligation
1. The developer proposes a 125-unit residential project.
2. Inclusionary Housing Obligation
125 units x 0.10 = 12.5 Inclusionary Units
6.25 units as a moderate income and 6.25 units as a
low income
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3. .5 unit credit for every very low income unit in lieu of a low income unit.
Meeting the Requirement
Affordable Housing often provides opportunities to a segment of the population or
provide a public benefit that the market might not otherwise provide on its own. The
Policy seeks to provide these opportunities while still allowing Developers to provide
market driven housing options. This balance requires flexibility and standards to be set
in order to meet the goals of the Policy and to ensure a variety of housing options are
provided. The standards and methods of compliance to meet these goals are defi ned
below.
Standards
A variety of factors are considered in planning Affordable Housing and meeting the
Inclusionary Requirements defined under the Policy, such as the location of the housing,
the type of housing, design and amenities. These factors are further defined below and
set standards to meet the goals while ensuring that the obligation does not negatively
affect the community.
EXAMPLE: Calculating Incentives
The developer proposes a 300-unit residential project. Inclusionary
Housing Obligation = 30 Inclusionary Units
(15 moderate income & 15 low income units)
Inclusionary Housing Proposed with Incentive Credit
Proposes to build 20 low income units (5 more than required)
(5 additional low income units x 1.5 credits = 7.5 incentive credits)
Remaining moderate balance = 7.5 (15 required – 7.5 credits)
OR
Proposes to build all low income units in lieu of moderate
15 moderate income units required/1.5 low income units = 10
low income units, therefore developer could fulfill obligation by building 25
low income units
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Location
Inclusionary units shall be encouraged on sites that are in proximity to or will provide
access to employment opportunities, urban services, or major roads or other
transportation and that are compatible with adjacent land uses.
Design
The design of the Inclusionary Units shall be reasonably consistent or visually compatible
with the design of the total project development in terms of appearance, external building
materials and finished quality.
Upon application as provided herein, the City may, to the maximum extent appropriate in
light of project design elements as determined by the Development Services Director,
allow builders to finish out the interior of Inclusionary Units with less expensive finishes
and appliances, without reducing the amenities offered.
Bedroom Mix
Inclusionary developments shall provide a mix of number of bedrooms in the affordable
dwelling units in response to affordable housing demand priorities of City and/or
proportionate to the bedroom size of the market-rate units as determined appropriate by
the Development Services Director.
Determining Methods of Compliance
Generally, the City encourages the satisfaction of the Inclusionary Housing requirements
through the construction of new residential units to increase its supply of affordable
housing within the project (“on-site”) for for-sale developments. For rental development,
a Developer, who has not received any form of City assistance, may voluntarily fulfill their
obligation by any of the methods of compliance. The City recognizes that there may be
a need to provide greater flexibility to developers seeking to satisfy their requirement due
to unique conditions of the project and/or the varied housing needs of the community.
The City may request information from a Developer in determining the feasibility of one
or more of the compliance alternatives, including but not limited to the factors below.
Compliance Alternatives
A Developer may satisfy the Policy requirement by any combination of the following
alternatives after consideration of the methods of compliance. These alternatives shall be
reviewed in priority order for compliance with the obligation using the determining
factors above.
On-Site
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On-site inclusion of the Inclusionary Requirement is the preferred alternative to meet the
inclusionary requirements. Factors to consider in meeting the on -site obligation include
the location of the project, type and tenure of the entire project, and financing of the
project.
Off-Site
Developers may choose to satisfy their requirements through a project at a different site,
known as the “off-site” option but not in the “Area of Low/Moderate Income
Concentration”. This option may be accomplished solely or in conjunction with another
developer, also referred to as a “combined project”.
Such options may include, but are not limited to:
• Constructing new affordable units at a different site;
• Acquiring and rehabilitating existing market rate units to affordable units;
• Transfer of affordable housing credits from the City or another developer; and
• Provision of housing projects or programs to meet the special needs of certain
population groups within the community, including but not limited to persons with
disabilities, homeless, elderly, Veterans, students, and national level student/amateur
athletes. Such alternative housing types may include shelters, transitional housing,
second dwelling units, micro-units, single room occupancy hotels, dormitories, or
other specialty housing types approved by the City Manager consistent with objectives
of this Policy).
The City acknowledges that there may be rare instances where an over-riding public
benefit of a particular project may require consideration of meeting an off-site obligation
within the “Area of Low/Moderate Income Concentration”. In such cases, the City Council
may provide a finding that an off-site obligation may be met within this otherwise
excluded area, if it provides a unique public benefit that might not otherwise occur.
As part of the Inclusionary Housing Plan, the Developer shall:
• Identify the proposed off-site location and the number of proposed units to be
credited to its Inclusionary requirement, demonstrating that the off-site option meets
the goals of the Inclusionary policy (i.e. provides a balance of housing options and/or
provides a unique benefit);
• Provide evidence of site control of the off-site location; and
• Demonstrate that the proposed off-site location will be able to satisfy the
requirements of the Policy.
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Public Benefit
The City may approve alternatives to the construction of new inclusionary units where the
proposed alternative provides a more effective and feasible means of satisfying the
requirements and greater public benefit.
This determination shall be based on findings approved by City Council that the proposed
alternative:
• Advances the specific goals and objectives of the Housing Element;
• Achieves a balance of housing opportunities within the community;
• Provides a preferred product type in light of the housing needs of the surrounding
area and need;
• Offers opportunities to populations with “special needs” within the community,
including but not limited to persons with disabilities, homeless, elderly, Veterans,
students, and national level student/amateur athletes;
• Offers locational advantages relative to the needs of lower income households; and/or
• Offers greater feasibility and/or cost effectiveness than new construction.
Calculation of Credit for Alternative Housing Types
When satisfying inclusionary housing requirements, generally, the City encourages the
provision of residential “units”. The City recognizes that there may be a need to provide
greater flexibility to developers seeking to satisfy their requirement due to unique
conditions and/or the varied housing needs of the community. Alternative housing types
may be developed and measured in terms of the number of “rooms” or “beds” provided—
rather than “units.” Accordingly, a conversion analysis from “rooms” or “beds” to “units”
will be required to determine the “unit” credits a developer will receive when an alternative
housing type is provided.
Given the uniqueness and wide range of alternative housing types, the City, at the
discretion of the City Manager or his designee, may consider and balance, on a case-by-
case basis, the following factors:
• The number of new affordable housing units that could otherwise be built on-site;
• The amount of the in lieu fee that could otherwise be paid;
• Any additional projected project development costs or savings accruing to a
developer to build the alternative housing type, including any attendant property
costs/savings;
• The extent and nature of the public benefit of the proposed project and any
attendant amenities; and
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• The timing of when the alternative housing project will be built relative to when
more conventional housing or in-lie payments would otherwise be required.
The City may request additional information from a Developer in determining the credit
towards the inclusionary housing requirements through one or more of the compliance
alternatives.
In-Lieu Housing Fee
Developers may choose to satisfy any portion of their requirements through payment of
an in-lieu housing fee, including a prorated in-lieu fee for partial units. This fee is
approved by the City Council based upon the affordability gap of what low/moderate
income households can afford to pay for a home and the median sales price of a home
in Chula Vista. The fee is regularly updated as conditions change.
Developers must pay the In-Lieu Housing Fee at the time of issuance of a building permit
for any part of the project.
Process
The Balanced Communities Policy is implemented primarily through two documents: the
Inclusionary Housing Plan and the Balanced Communities Affordable Housing
Agreement. The Inclusionary Housing Plan provides the basis for determining how the
provisions of the Policy will be satisfied. The Inclusionary Housing Agreement and any
deed restriction or regulatory agreement set forth the ongoing affordability and other
restrictions applicable to the Inclusionary Units once they have been completed.
Preliminary Application
A Developer subject to the Inclusionary Housing provisions of this Chapter and proposing
a housing development pursuant to the Policy may submit a preliminary application prior
to the submittal of any formal request for approval. Applicants are encouraged to
schedule a pre-application conference with designated staff of the Planning, Building
and/or Housing Divisions of the Development Services Department to discuss and identify
potential application issues, including prospective incentives or concessions that may be
requested.
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A preliminary application shall include the following information:
• A brief description of the proposed housing development, including the total number
of units, bedroom count, and Inclusionary Units proposed;
• The zoning and general plan designations and assessor parcel number(s) of the project
site;
• A vicinity map and preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, including building footprints,
driveway, parking layout, open space, recreational amenities, building elevations,
existing contours and proposed grading; and
• A letter identifying what specific incentives or concessions are being requested for the
affordable units.
Within 90 days of receipt of the preliminary application, the City shall provide to the
Applicant a letter which identifies project issues of concern and the procedures for
compliance with this Policy.
Inclusionary Housing Plan
An Inclusionary Housing Plan is submitted along with the Applicant’s first application for
a Discretionary Approval for a Residential Development. No Discretionary Approval
shall be granted without submission of the Inclusionary Housing Plan.
Content
The Inclusionary Housing Plan shall contain the following information:
• A brief description of the Residential Development including the number of Market
Rate Units and Inclusionary Units proposed, and the basis for the calculation of the
number of Inclusionary Units.
• The unit-mix, location, structure type, and size of the Market Rate and Inclusionary
Units, and whether the Residential Development is an ownership or rental project.
• A floor plan depicting the location of the Inclusionary Units shall be provided.
• The income level of the Inclusionary Units; In the event the Developer proposes a
phased project, a phasing plan that provides for the timely development of the
Inclusionary Units as the Residential Development is built out. The phasing plan shall
provide for development of the Inclusionary Units concurrently with the Market Rate
Units.
• If the Developer intends to satisfy the Inclusionary Unit requirement by payment of an
in-lieu fee, a statement to that effect, and a calculation of the total in-lieu fee payment
required.
• If a conveyance of land or an off-site Inclusionary Units alternative is proposed,
information necessary to establish compliance with these Guidelines.
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Enforcement
Approval of the Inclusionary Housing Plan and implementation of a Balanced
Communities Affordable Housing Agreement shall be a condition of approval of any
Discretionary Approval or building permit for the Residential Development.
Balanced Communities Affordable Housing Agreement
Except for those cases where the requirements are satisfied by payment of an in-lieu fee,
or the conveyance of land to the City Developers whose projects are subject to the Policy
shall enter into a Balanced Communities Affordable Housing Agreement with the City.
The City’s standard form(s) of the Agreement may be obtained from the Housing Division
of the Development Services Department.
Content
The form of the Balanced Communities Affordable Housing Agreement may vary,
depending on the manner in which the provisions are satisfied for a particular Residential
Development.
All Inclusionary Housing Agreements shall include, at a minimum, the following
information:
• The number of total units within the residential development and the Inclusionary
Units proposed, with specific calculations detailing the application of any credit
adjustment;
• The proposed location of the Inclusionary Units; and
• Schedule for production of dwelling units.
If no map is being processed, the Agreement required is a project specific agreement to
include the following:
• Indicate whether the Residential Development is an ownership or rental project;
• The number and size of Very Low, Low or Moderate Income Units, location of units,
square-footage of units;
• Amenities and services provided, such as daycare, after school programs,
transportation, job training/employment services and recreation;
• The incentives (if any), including the nature and amount of local public funding;
• Provisions for resale or rental restrictions, monitoring affordability of the units; and
• The determination of Income-Eligible households.
Where applicable, requirements for other documents to be approved by City, such as
marketing, leasing and management plans; financial assistance/loan documents; resale
agreements; and monitoring and compliance plans.
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Enforcement
No building permit shall be issued for all or any portion of the Residential Development
unless the Balanced Communities Affordable Housing Agreement has been recorded.
For those residential projects processing a map, the Balanced C ommunities Affordable
Housing Agreement is executed prior to final map approval and shall be recorded upon
final map recordation. Where a map is not being processed, the Agreement is executed
prior to the issuance of building permits for any units within the project.
Recordation
The Agreement is recorded as a covenant against the real property of the Residential
Development and will run with the land.
This Agreement should generally be recorded in the first position and not subordinated
to other liens and encumbrances.
In the case where satisfaction of the inclusionary housing requirements are being met
through the development of off-site Inclusionary Units, the Agreement will be
simultaneously recorded on both the title to the property where the off -site Inclusionary
Units are to be developed and the Residential Development. Upon the completion of the
Inclusionary Units and their occupancy by Income-Eligible households, the Agreement
shall be released from record title of the market rate Residential Development site.
Determining Affordability
To remain consistent with Federal and State programs related to affordable housing, the
City of Chula Vista uses the definitions and data provided by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development and the State of California to define income levels and
affordability of housing.
Income Levels
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides income charts
that identify the annual and monthly maximum incomes for lower income households for
the San Diego County area and updates this information each year. The City of Chula
Vista uses the Area Median Income (AMI) for San Diego County, since HUD does not
provide median income data for specific cities. These income charts are shown in Exhibit
12, and are available at the office of the Chula Vista Development Services Department -
Housing Division and on its website at www.chulavistaca.gov/housing.
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The City uses this income data as a basis for calculating the maximum rents and sales
prices permitted under the City’s Affordable Housing Programs. The City’s affordability
requirements refer to the following income categories, which are based on various
percentages of the AMI:
Income Category Percentage of
Area Median Income
Very Low 50% or less
Low 50% - 80%
Moderate 80% - 120%
Income Adjusted for Household Size
The Area Median Income as published by HUD corresponds to the area median income
for a household of four. The AMI is then adjusted for household size. HUD sets the
median incomes for other household sizes by applying a multiplier to the median income
of a household of four.
The City uses these income limits for setting the eligibility of renters and buyers under its
affordable housing programs. Households are considered eligible if their income does
not exceed the income for their household size at the upper end of the targeted income
level.
Affordability = 30% of Income
The term “affordable” may have a wide range of meanings to the general public, but in
the City’s usage it has as specific meaning. The City, as well as most state and federal
housing programs define affordable as housing costs that do not generally exceed 30%
of the gross annual household income of any given income group (referenc e California
Health and Safety Code Section 50053 (b) for rental housing and 50052.5 (b) for
ownership housing).
EXAMPLE: Determining Income Level
1. Targeted Income Level = Low Income
2. Smith family’s (household size of 3 persons) annual
income = $45,000.
3. Maximum annual income for a Low Income household of
3 persons at 80% AMI = $57,850
4. Smith family is qualified as Low Income.
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The monthly housing cost limits and purchase price estimations given here are based on
the following assumptions (reference California Health and Safety Code Section 6920):
▪ Appropriate household size is defined as the number of bedrooms in a unit plus one,
i.e. a one-bedroom unit is based on a 2-person household, a two-bedroom unit is
based on a 3-person household, and so on.
Calculating Affordable Rents
For a rental unit, total housing costs include the monthly rent payment as well as
consideration for a utility allowance (reference 25 California Code of Regulations Section
6918). Information on utility allowances can be obtained from the City and is based upon
the schedule adopted by the Housing Authority of the County of San Diego and approved
by HUD, reference Exhibit 23. The utility schedule varies by number of bedrooms in a unit
and by the various utility combinations.
Affordable rental rates are based upon a targeted income level. It is impractical to set
individual maximums rents on the actual income of each household to reside within the
affordable unit.
EXAMPLE: Affordable Housing Costs
Annual income of five person household is $66,100. Maximum income for
a five person low-income household at 80% AMI = $69,400
Maximum monthly affordable housing cost =
Annual income ÷ 12 × .30
= $66,100 ÷ 12 × .30 = $5,508 x .30
= $1,652 maximum monthly housing cost
OR
Annual income of five person household is $95,000. Maximum annual
income of five person moderate-income household at 120% AMI = $98,400
Maximum monthly affordable housing cost =
Annual income ÷ 12 × .30
= $95,000 ÷ 12 × .30 = $7,916 x .30
= $2,374 maximum monthly housing cost
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Estimated rental rates are provided only as rough guides, as there are several variable
factors that go into calculating rental rates. The state and federal government housing
programs may make various adjustments for bedroom size and target income
percentages. The examples provided in these Guidelines summarizes the most commonly
used by the City for affordable rental projects, reference Exhibit 34.
Calculating Affordable Homeownership Costs
For for-sale units, total housing costs include the mortgage payment (principal and
interest), homeowners association dues, taxes, mortgage insurance and any other related
assessments (reference 25 California Code of Regulations Section 6920). Estimated
purchase prices are provided only as rough guides, as there are several variable factors
that go into calculating sales prices, reference Exhibit 4.
Ongoing Compliance
Developers shall be responsible to have on file and provide at City request documentation
showing compliance with state and local laws pertaining to affordable housing practices.
These shall include but are not limited to the following items below.
Affirmative Marketing
Developer shall perform those affirmative marketing responsibilities set forth in 24 C.F.R.
92.351. The affirmative marketing strategy must be designed to attract buyers and renters
of all majority and minority groups, regardless of sex, handicap and familial status to
assisted rental units and sales dwelling which are bein g marketed. The Developer shall
have available at City request an Affirmative Marketing Plan that includes the following
components:
EXAMPLE: Affordable Rental Housing Costs
1. 3 Bedroom apartment affordable to a low income household
Affordable rent calculated at 60% AMI
Maximum monthly affordable rent = $1,138– utility allowance
OR
1. 3 Bedroom apartment affordable to a moderate income household
Affordable rent calculated at 110% AMI
Maximum monthly affordable rent = $2,087– utility allowance
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• Targeting: Identifying the segments of the eligible population which are least likely
to apply for housing without special outreach efforts;
• Outreach: An outline of an outreach program which includes special measures
designed to attract those groups identified as least likely to apply and other efforts
designed to attract persons from the total population;
• Indicators: Statement of the indicators to be used to measure the success of the
marketing program; and
• Staff Training: Demonstration of the capacity to provide training and information
on fair housing laws and objectives to sales or rental staff. Developer must make
a good faith effort to conduct outreach. This requires recorded activities and
documented outreach to those individuals identified as least likely to apply, such
as print and electronic advertising and Marketing housing to specific community,
religious or other organizations frequented by those least likely to apply.
Waiting List
The developer shall have written procedures for selection of residents and any priority
system in place. At the City’s request the procedures and copy of the active waiting list
shall be furnished to the City.
Reporting
The Developer shall retain records and reports onsite and shall make such available to the
City on request. This list of records and reports relating to the Project are in addition to
any documents required by other funding sources. The records and reports include, but
are not limited to the following:
• Eligible Tenant information, including yearly income verifications;
• Housing payments charged to resident tenants, to the extent applicable;
• On-site inspection results;
• Affirmative marketing records;
• Insurance policies and notices;
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Housing records;
• Labor costs and records;
• An audited income and expense statement and balance sheets for Developer;
• An audited income and expense statement and balance sheets for the Project;
• A Management Plan for the calendar year in which the report is prepared showing
anticipated rental income, other income, expenses, anticipated repairs and
replacements to the Project, timing of such repairs and replacements, insurance
maintained on behalf of the Project, and such other matters as City shall require,
in its sole discretion;
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• Federal and State income tax returns for the calendar year, ending on the
preceding December 31st;
• Annual analysis of reserves for repair and replacement;
• Annual certification and representation regarding status of all loans, encumbrances
and taxes;
• Annual statement regarding condition of the Property and disclosing any known
defects;
• An OMB A-133 financial audit;
• A report or reports, certifying compliance with the terms and provisions of the
Section 3 requirements, as set forth in this Agreement and certifying compliance
with the provisions of federal law as it relates to Section 3, whether or not
specifically set forth herein; and,
• Such other and further information and records as City and/or HUD shall request
in writing from Borrower.
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Exhibit 1 – Area of Low/Moderate Income Concentration
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Exhibit 12 – City of Chula Vista Income Guidelines
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Exhibit 23 – San Diego County Housing Authority Utility Allowance Schedule
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Exhibit 43 – Example Affordable Rental Rates
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Exhibit 45 – Example Affordable Sales Prices
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING GUIDELINES TO THE
BALANCED COMMUNITIES (INCLUSIONARY HOUSING)
POLICY
WHEREAS, in 1981 the City adopted the Balanced Communities (“Inclusionary
Housing”) Policy of the Housing Element of the General Plan (the “Policy”); and
WHEREAS, the Policy has continued to be implemented through the Housing Element,
currently Policy 3.4 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Policy is to increase the diversity of housing prices/rents
throughout the community and to ensure that the range of prices/rents continues over time by
requiring that all residential development of 50 units or more provide ten percent (10%) as
affordable to low- and moderate-income households; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, the City adopted the guidelines to the Policy (the “Guidelines”) to
provide consistency in interpreting the Policy and to assist developers early in the development
process so that residential development projects are designed from the beginning in compliance
with the requirements of the Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Guidelines included areas of exemption and variance to allow additional
flexibility in specific census tracts in the City, that at the time contained a larger percenta ge of
low-cost housing options or were primarily vacant undeveloped land; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the City adopted an amendment including revisions to the
Guidelines in order to expand and clarify its implementation in adapting to changing market
conditions and community housing needs; and
WHEREAS, due to rising housing prices throughout California, to align with legislation
to promote housing production and to meet needs of the community to continue to provide a
variety of housing options, the Guidelines are further being amended to now remove the areas of
exemption and variance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it does hereby amend and approve the “Guidelines to the Balanced Communities
(Inclusionary Housing) Policy” in substantial form and authorizes the Development Services
Director the ability to update these Guidelines as needed to meet the goals of the Policy.
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Resolution No. _________
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Laura C. Black, AICP Glen R. Googins
Interim Director of Development Services City Attorney
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Item 8.1
Amendments to the Guidelines to the
Balanced Communities Policy
Presented by:
Stacey Kurz, Housing Manager
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Housing Element Policies
and Programs
Goal 1:Promote Housing that Helps to Create Safe,
Livable,and Sustainable Neighborhoods.
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).
Goal 3:Create Opportunities for Affordable Housing,
Particularly in Vulnerable Areas and in Areas of
Opportunity.
Goal 4:Promote Equitable and Accessible Housing Options
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Housing Element
Workplan
0-12 months
•Permit Ready ADUs
•Housing Impact
Statement
•Adequate Sites
Inventory
12-24 months
•Density Bonus
Ordinance
•Improve Project
Tracking and Reviews
•Supportive Housing
and Low Barrier
Navigation Centers
•Emergency Shelter
Zoning
36+ months
•Objective Design
Standards
•Balanced Communities
•Condominium
Conversion Ordinance
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Within 36 Months of
Adoption
3.4 Balanced Communities –Affordable Housing
•Review the existing policy for its feasibility in making progress towards
the low-and moderate-income RHNA allocations for the City, including:
•Supportable increase in the affordable requirements;
•Lower the threshold or applicability;
•Adopt an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; and
•Revise the in-lieu housing fee.
•September 13, 2022: Proposal to amend Guidelines and Remove
Variance and Exemption so that the inclusionary policy applies to all
projects across the entire City. 2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 595 of 809
History of Balanced
Communities Policy
•1981: Chula Vista Adopted Balanced Communities Policy,
“Inclusionary Housing”.
•September 25, 2012: Adopted Guidelines to the
Balanced Communities Policy.
•December 15, 2015: The Policy was amended to adapt
to changing market conditions and anticipated future
growth within Chula Vista.
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•The current policy indicates that all residential
developments of 50 units or more,shall provide 10%of the
total number of dwelling units as affordable to low-and
moderate-income households.
•5%minimum for low-income households
•5%for moderate income households
•For example:A 200-unit multifamily development,would
be required to provide 10 low-income units,and 10
moderate-income units.
Current Policy
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•Exemption -To promote the Policy goal of creating a balanced
community and not overburden areas of the community with low-
income housing concentrations.
•Guidelines defined areas of the City that already provided a large
share of low-income housing options. Areas of Exemption are
currently exempt from having any inclusionary requirement.
•Variance –Exception from the affordable housing requirements in
“Primarily Undeveloped Areas”. The variance request may be
approved based on specific findings.
Variance & Exemption
Defined
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Areas of
Variance &
Exemption
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Chula Vista Market
Changes
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Rent and Housing Cost
WEST of 805 EAST of 805
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Chula Vista Market
Changes
Rent & Housing Cost
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Future Growth
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Recommendation
Adopt amendments to the guidelines to
remove the exemptions and variance
provisions in the Balanced Communities
Policy, to require that the policy and
associated guidelines apply Citywide.
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September 13, 2022
ITEM TITLE
Tobacco Sales: Consider Prohibiting Flavored Tobacco Sales within the City of Chula Vista
Report Number: 22-0189
Location: No specific geographic location.
Department: Development Services
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Place an ordinance on first reading amending Chula Vista Municipal Code chapter 5.56, Tobacco Retailer, to
prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products within the City of Chula Vista. (First Reading)
SUMMARY
In January 2016, the City of Chula Vista adopted the Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan inclusive of strategies to
prevent chronic diseases. In February 2020, an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code (“CVMC”)
Chapter 5.56 (Tobacco Retailer) to incorporate additional regulations on tobacco products that address
youth access and emerging public health risks was presented for Council consideration. At that time City
Council directed staff to collect additional information about the types of stores and youth access to tobacco
products within the City of Chula Vista. The proposed amendments to Chapter 5.56 presented tonight
incorporate input from the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission after review of the additional data
collected since February 2020; and if adopted, would prohibit the sale by any person of all flavored tobacco
products (except for shisha and premium cigars) beginning January 1, 2023 within the City of Chula Vista.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with CEQA. The
activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposal
will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environmental. Therefore, pursuant to Section
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission provided an advisory recommendation that the City Council
adopt the ordinance at their February 3, 2020 and subsequently at their May 12, 2022. At the meeting on
May 12, 2022, the commission recommended removing the language in the original draft ordinance specific
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to electronic smoking devices “lacking a required food and drug administration marketing order” and mirror
the recently adopted provisions within an ordinance recently passed by City of San Diego.
DISCUSSION
On December 19, 2017, City Council approved amendments to CVMC Chapter 8.22 (Regulation of Smoking
in Public Places and Places of Employment) to add e-cigarettes, including devices used for vaping, to the
definition of “smoking”; prohibit smoking on any portion of City owned property, inclusive of all parks,
libraries, City buildings and associated parking lots; and restrict smoking to designated areas in Affordable
Housing Projects to align with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) guidelines.
On March 16, 2018, the City Council also adopted CVMC Chapter 5.56 (Tobacco Retailer), establishing a
tobacco retailers license program to regulate tobacco businesses and prevent the selling of tobacco and
tobacco paraphernalia to individuals under the age of 21.
On February 3, 2020, the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission considered further amendments to CVMC
Chapter 5.56 to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products and e-cigarette devices lacking marketing
orders from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), who regulate tobacco products throughout the
country. Utilizing the Police Department database of potential tobacco retailers in Chula Vista, over 150
stores were notified of the meeting. This included vape only and hookah only, smoke shops selling multiple
tobacco products, as well as larger grocery stores. At that time, speakers almost evenly split for and against
the proposed amendments. Commissioners expressed that their priorities were:
Preventing youth from nicotine addiction;
A belief that flavors are a starter product to lifelong tobacco use;
Limiting local youth access; and
The importance of Chula Vista moving forward with these amendments.
The Commission unanimously made an advisory recommendation that City Council adopt the amendments.
On February 25, 2020, City Council considered the First Reading Amending CVMC Chapter 5.56 and directed
staff to collect additional data to: (1) identify the types of stores selling tobacco products and proximity to
sensitive receptors, such as school and parks, to determine if specific types of stores or locations should be
prohibited from selling products; (2) verify where Chula Vista youth are accessing products to determine if
national trends related to online sales are consistent with local data; and (3) provide information on whether
banning products at a particular nicotine level would help prevent youth addiction to nicotine. Attachment
1 to the staff report provides the staff report dated February 25, 2020, which provides a detailed analysis of
the public health risks associated with tobacco consumption, data around flavored products and youth
access.
Additional Data Collected Since February 2020
In response to Council direction in February 2020, staff conducted additional research over the past two
years, as detailed below. It should be noted that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated school
closures, staff encountered delays in data collection surrounding youth, hence the length of time to bring
forward a revised proposal.
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(1) Retailers and Sensitive Receptors – Exhibit 1 provides greater details on the types of stores that have
tobacco retailer and business licenses and identifies that nearly 32% [thirty-nine (39) out of 122] of the
stores identifying as selling tobacco were gas stations/convenience stores.
Exhibit 1
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Exhibit 2 maps all retailers proximity to sensitive receptors. At the time of mapping, approximately 30%
[thirty-seven (37) retailers out of 122] were located within 500 feet of a school or park where youth are
likely to be located. Although Council requested additional information regarding proximity to sensitive
receptors, the current policy proposed does not target restrictions based on proximity and rather
proposes to prohibit sales at all locations throughout the City.
Exhibit 2
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(2) Local Youth Access - During March and April 2021, in collaboration with faculty at the Sweetwater Union
High School District, staff conducted a survey of students, grades 9-12, to gather local data on usage and
access to vaping devices. 2,404 students responded to the survey at 14 different schools as identified in
Exhibit 3. Attachment 2 to the staff report provides a full report of all data collected with this survey of
students.
Exhibit 3
Sweetwater Union High School District Student Participation
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As shown on Exhibit 4, nearly 35% of respondents indicated they have tried an E-cigarette/vape device
(471/1,362). Of all tobacco products tried by respondents E-cigarettes/vapes accounted for 54% of the
use (471/867).
Exhibit 4 -Types of Devices Used
As shown on Exhibit 5, 44% (142+158/714) of respondents indicated youth are accessing vaping
products at retail stores (convenience stores/gas stations and vape shops). Another 40% (286/714)
indicate youth access them from friends and family, some of which likely purchase them at retail stores
as well, making retail locations the most likely way a youth would access tobacco products.
Exhibit 5
Vaping Product Access
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As shown on Exhibit 6, 94% (615+1,366/2,099), the majority of youth respondents, indicated that they are
“not sure” if they would or “not likely” to try tobacco products that are not flavored, while only 7%
(39+79/2,099) indicated they are “very likely” or would “possibly” use non-flavored products.
Exhibit 6
Non-Flavored Tobacco Use
(3) Prohibiting Nicotine Content – City Staff conducted research on “high” level nicotine products and
concluded that there is not enough data to determine what level of nicotine consumption is “less”
addictive. Nicotine delivery and absorption can vary based on concentration, including the delivery
system and user-specific characteristics. In addition, there would be difficulty in enforcing nicotine
content since evidence shows that in laboratory tests, labeling is not always reflective of nicotine content
and vape stores often mix their own products. The labelling of nicotine content varies across e-cigarette
products and liquids and may be difficult to interpret if units are not provided. E-cigarette liquid nicotine
concentrations may be labelled incorrectly. Additionally, users may mix homemade e-cigarette liquids
(i.e., ‘do-it-yourself’ liquids) resulting in unknown nicotine concentrations or inconsistent concentrations
between batches.1 Even if the liquids have the same concentration of nicotine and other compounds, e-
cigarette device characteristics across the range of e-cigarettes available vary, which can have
dramatically different abilities to aerosolize liquid and affect nicotine absorption.2 Therefore, tobacco
retail enforcement, conducted by the City’s Police Department, would be unable to determine actual
nicotine content of products being sold.
1The nicotine content of a sample of e-cigarette liquid manufactured in the United States.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29280749
2 Have combustible cigarettes Met their match? the nicotine delivery profiles and harmful constituent exposures of
second-generation and third-generation electronic cigarette users. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27729564
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State Legislation Since February 2020
In August 2020, the California State Legislature passed Senate Bill 793 (SB 793), which Governor Gavin
Newsom signed on August 28, 2020. This bill prohibits a tobacco retailer, or any of the tobacco retailer’s
agents or employees, from selling, offering for sale, or possessing with the intent to sell or offer for sale, a
flavored tobacco product or a tobacco product flavor enhancer.
Three days later, on August 31, 2020, a proposed referendum was submitted to the Attorney General of
California and on January 22, 2021, the referendum qualified for the ballot, putting SB 793 on hold until the
November 2022 general election. Due to the uncertainty of the statewide prohibitions, many local
jurisdictions have moved forward to adopt local restrictions to protect youth in their community from the
dangers of tobacco and nicotine addiction.
Proposed Amendments to Chapter 5.56
On May 12, 2022, the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission provided a recommendation to move
forward to City Council with the February 2020 proposed ordinance with minor edits to mirror recent
prohibitions taken by the City of San Diego and remove language specific to electronic smoking devices
“lacking a required Food and Drug Administration marketing order”, and instead reference all electronic
smoking devices. An ordinance amending CVMC Chapter 5.56 (Tobacco Retailer) to incorporate additional
regulations on tobacco products that address youth access and emerging public health risks related to
flavored tobacco products, as recommended by the Commission, is being presented for City Council
consideration (the “Ordinance”) in Attachment 3 to the staff report. The amendments to Chapter 5.56 include
to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products, inclusive of menthol, in the City of Chula Vista. The
Ordinance does specifically define and exempt two forms of tobacco: shisha used in hookah and premium
cigars.
Conclusion
In addition to the ordinance updates that have been made in the past few years to establish a tobacco retailers
license and make City facilities smoke/vape free, the Police Department has received two rounds of funding
through Tobacco Grant Programs. The first round of funding was granted to assist in providing additional
services aimed at the education, compliance and enforcement of tobacco-related issues within the
community. To date, the Police Department has spent over 200 staff hours educating the community on the
harmful effects of vaping, enforcing tobacco-related violations through undercover operations and
conducting compliance checks at retail establishments. The second round of funding will support an
additional School Resource Officer with the hopes of bringing much needed education directly into the
schools, directly to our youth. Partnerships with the school district, retailers and ongoing education are
critical to ensure our community is aware of the potential dangers of tobacco use.
The Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission has recommended amendments to CVMC Chapter 5.56 to
place a prohibition on the sale of all flavored tobacco products within the City of Chula Vista. While these
amendments have been proposed by the Commission based on best practices identified to limit youth access
and use of tobacco products to address chronic health issues, as detailed in Attachment 1, jurisdictions
throughout the country have taken different approaches to address this issue. If approved, the ordinance
would take effect January 1, 2023.
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DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real
property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code Section 87100,
et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in the matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
No current year fiscal impact to the General Fund or Development Services Fund is anticipated as a result of
this action. There may be additional costs associated with the enforcement of the new provision; however,
these costs are anticipated to be fully offset by the revenue from the tobacco retail licensing fee program.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
No ongoing fiscal impact to the General Fund or Development Services Fund is anticipated as a result of this
action. There may be additional costs associated with the enforcement of the new provision; however, these
costs are anticipated to be fully offset by the revenue from the tobacco retail licensing fee program.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council Staff Report dated February 25, 2020
2. 2021 Chula Vista Youth Tobacco Use Survey Results
3. Proposed Amendments to CVMC 5.56 (Tobacco Retailers)
4. Correspondence
Staff Contact: Genevieve Hernandez, Senior Planner, Development Services Department
Stacey Kurz, Housing Manager, Development Services Department
Laura C. Black, AICP, Interim Director of Development Services
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C:\Program Files\eSCRIBE\TEMP\20104739703\20104739703,,,Ordinance.docx
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.56 (TOBACCO RETAILER)
TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO
PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, jurisdictions are becoming increasingly aware that cities play a critical role in
supporting the health and well-being of their communities and, thus, the City of Chula Vista
adopted the Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan on January 5, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that policy to limit exposure and access to smoking,
especially in our youth, is important to prevent increasing the number of smokers in our community
and to reduce the risk of chronic diseases; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, the City adopted various restrictions related to smoking prohibitions
and tobacco sales through Ordinance 3413 (updating Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 8.22
(Regulation of Smoking in Public Places, Affordable Housing Projects and Places of Employment)
and Ordinance 3417 (adding Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.56 (Tobacco Retailer)
(“CVMC 5.56”)); and
WHEREAS, over 480,000 smoking related deaths are reported in the United States each
year; and
WHEREAS, 99% of smokers report starting tobacco use before the age of 26; and
WHEREAS, electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigarettes, e-vaporizers, or electronic
nicotine delivery systems, are battery-operated devices used to inhale aerosols that typically
contain tobacco or nicotine; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, about one in every ten middle schoolers and more than one in every
four high schoolers reported using electronic cigarettes in the past 30 days; and
WHEREAS, according to a 2021 University of San Diego study, youth who use electronic
cigarettes are three times more likely to become daily cigarette smokers; and
WHEREAS, the federal Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco
Control Act), enacted in 2009, prohibited candy- and fruit-flavored cigarettes, largely because
these flavored products were marketed to youth and young adults, and younger smokers were more
likely than older smokers to have tried these products; and
WHEREAS, although the manufacture and distribution of flavored cigarettes (excluding
menthol) are banned by federal law, federal law does not restrict the sale of flavored non-cigarette
tobacco products, such as cigars, cigarillos, smokeless tobacco, hookah tobacco, electronic
smoking devices, and the solutions used in these devices; and
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WHEREAS, in August of 2020, California Senate Bill 793 was signed into law, prohibiting
a tobacco retailers in the State of California from selling flavored tobacco products or tobacco
product flavor enhancers, and allowing local jurisdiction to impose greater restrictions on the
access to tobacco products; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 31, a referendum on Senate Bill 793 qualified as a November 8,
2022 statewide California ballot measure that, if successful, would repeal Senate Bill 793 and
remove the statewide prohibition on the sale of flavored tobacco products or enhancers; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 793 is currently suspended pending the outcome of the statewide
vote on Proposition 31 on November 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, according to the California Department of Public Health, e-cigarettes are
available in over 15,000 flavors, many of which appeal to youth, such as cotton candy, bubble
gum, or “unicorn poop,” with some flavored tobacco products sharing the same names, packaging,
and flavor chemicals of popular candy brands; and
WHEREAS, 86.4 percent of youth tobacco users reported using flavored tobacco products;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to strengthen local tobacco regulations and promote
public health, safety, and welfare of the community, including to further limit the exposure of
youth to starter products such as flavored tobacco products, by amending the Chula Vista
Municipal Code to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products; and
WHEREAS, the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission recommends that City
Council adopt amendments to CVMC 5.56 to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products.
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I.
A. Chapter 5.56, section 5.56.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is amended to read
as follows:
5.56.010 Definitions.
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings defined
in this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
A. “Arm’s Length Transaction” means a sale in good faith and for valuable consideration that
reflects the fair market value in the open market between two informed and willing parties, neither
of which is under any compulsion to participate in the transaction. A sale between relatives, related
companies or partners, or a sale for which a significant purpose is avoiding the effect of the
violations of this chapter is not an Arm’s Length Transaction.
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B. “Applicant” means the Person applying for a permit pursuant to this chapter.
C. “Chief of Police” means the Chief of Police of the City of Chula Vista, or his/her designee.
D. “City” means the City of Chula Vista.
E. “City Attorney” means the City Attorney for the City of Chula Vista, or his/her designee.
F. “Crime of Moral Turpitude” means a crime involving a readiness to do evil, an act of moral
depravity of any kind that has a tendency in reason to shake one’s confidence in their honesty,
deceit, or fraud.
G. “Drug Paraphernalia” has the meaning set fort h in California Health and Safety Code Section
11014.5, as that section may be amended from time to time.
H. “Electronic Smoking Device” means an electronic device that can be used to deliver an inhaled
dose of nicotine, or other substances, including any component, part, or accessory of such a device,
whether or not sold separately. “Electronic Smoking Device” includes any such device, whether
manufactured, distributed, marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an
electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe, an electronic hookah, or any other product name or
descriptor. “Electronic Smoking Device” also includes cartridges, cartomizers, e-liquid, smoke
juice, tips, atomizers, Electronic Smoking Device batteries, Electronic Smoking Device charges,
and any other item specifically designed for the preparation, charging, or use of Electronic
Smoking Devices.
I. “Flavored Tobacco Product” means a Tobacco Product that contains or emits a taste or smell,
other than the taste or smell of tobacco, including but not limited to, any taste or smell relating to
fruit, mint, menthol, wintergreen, chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, honey, candy, dessert, alcoholic
beverage, herb, or spice. Flavored Tobacco Products do not include products approved by the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale either as a tobacco cessation product or for other
therapeutic purposes, where the product is marketed and sold solely for such an FDA-approved
purpose.
J. “Owner” means a Person with an ownership or managerial interest in a business. An ownership
interest shall be deemed to exist when a Person has a 20 percent or greater interest in the stock,
assets, or income of a business other than the sole interest of security for debt. A managerial
interest shall be deemed to exist when a Person can or does have or share ultimate control over the
day-to-day operations of a business.
K. “Person” means any natural person, partnership, cooperative association, corporation,
personal representative, receiver, trustee, assignee, or any other legal entity.
L. “Premium Cigars” means any cigar that is handmade, has a wrapper that is made entirely from
whole tobacco leaf, and has a wholesale price of no less than twelve dollars. A Premium Cigar
does not have filter, tip, or nontobacco mouth.
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M. “Police Department” means the Chula Vista Police Department, and any agency or Person
designated by the Department to enforce or administer the provisions of this chapter.
N. “Self-Service Display” means the open display or storage of Tobacco Products or Tobacco
Paraphernalia in a manner that is physically accessible in any way to the general public without
the assistance of the retailer or employee of the retailer and a direct person-to-person transfer
between the purchaser and the retailer or employee of the retailer. A vending machine is a form of
Self-Service Display.
O. “Shisha” means a tobacco product that is mixed with molasses, honey, fruit, or dried fruits and
is sold for use in a hookah.
P. “Tobacco Paraphernalia” means any item designed for the consumption, use, or preparation of
a Tobacco Product.
Q. “Tobacco Product” means:
1. “Tobacco Products” means any substance containing derived from tobacco leaf or
nicotine, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing
tobacco, dipping tobacco, or any other preparation of tobacco.
2. Any Electronic Smoking Device.
3. Notwithstanding any provision of subsections (Q)(1) and (Q)(2) of this section to the
contrary, “tobacco product” includes any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco
product, whether or not sold separately. “Tobacco product” does not include any product
that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a
tobacco cessation product or for other therapeutic purposes where such product is marketed
and sold solely for such an approved purpose.
R. “Tobacco Retailer” means any Person who sells, offers for sale, or does or offers to exchange
for any form of consideration tobacco, Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia. “Tobacco
Retailing” shall mean the doing of any of these things. This definition is without regard to the
quantity of Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or
offered for exchange. Tobacco Retailer does not include persons licensed by the City to conduct
commercial cannabis activity in accordance with Chapter 5.19 CVMC. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
[Section 5.56.020 through 5.56.090 remain unchanged.]
B. Chapter 5.56, section 5.56.095 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is added to read as
follows:
5.56.095 Sale of Certain Items Prohibited.
A. Sale of Flavored Tobacco Prohibited. Beginning January 1, 2023, it shall be unlawful for any
Person to sell or offer for sale, or to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, any Flavored
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Tobacco Product in the City of Chula Vista.
1. There shall be a permissive inference that a Tobacco Retailer in possession of four or more
Flavored Tobacco Products, including but not limited to individual Flavored Tobacco
Products, packages of Flavored Tobacco Products, or any combination thereof, possesses such
Flavored Tobacco Products with intent to sell or offer for sale.
2. There shall be a permissive inference that a Tobacco Product is a Flavored Tobacco
Product if:
a. a public statement or claim is made or disseminated by the manufacturer of a Tobacco
Product, or by any person authorized or permitted by the manufacturer to make or
disseminate public statement concerning such tobacco product, that such Tobacco
Product has or produces a taste or smell other than tobacco; or
b. text and/or images on the Tobacco Product’s Labeling or Packaging explicitly or
implicitly indicates that the Tobacco Product is a Flavored Tobacco Product.
B. Exempted Products. This section does not apply to the sale of Shisha, Premium Cigars, or
loose-leaf tobacco.
[Section 5.56.100 through 5.56.130 remain unchanged.]
Section II. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional, by a court of competent j urisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista
hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or
phrases of the Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section III. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
light of that intent.
Section IV. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on January 1, 2023.
Section V. Publication
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The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
Presented by Approved as to form by
_____________________________________ ____________________________________
Laura C. Black, AICP Glen R. Googins
Interim Director of Development Services City Attorney
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February 25, 2020 File ID: 20-0021
TITLE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.56
(TOBACCO RETAILER) TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND ELECTRONIC
SMOKING DEVICES LACKING A REQUIRED FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION MARKETING ORDER (FIRST
READING)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Council hear the report, consider the ordinance and provide staff with direction.
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista adopted the Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan in January 2016 inclusive of strategies to
prevent chronic diseases. An ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.56 (Tobacco
Retailer) to incorporate additional regulations on tobacco products that address youth access and emerging
public health risks, as recommended by the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission, is being presented for
Council consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act
State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission provided an advisory recommendation that the City Council
adopt the ordinance at a special meeting on February 3, 2020 by a vote of 4-0. All Chula Vista licensed tobacco
retailers were notified of the meeting and eleven speakers provided input into the agenda item.
DISCUSSION
On January 5, 2016, the first Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan was adopted, providing a set of strategies to
review, create, and evaluate policies and programs within the City and to develop community partnerships
to promote wellness within our community. A key component of the plan included measures to prevent
chronic diseases within our community. As the overseeing body of the Action Plan, the Healthy Chula Vista
Advisory Commission has proposed amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) to address
emerging public health issues surrounding youth access to e-cigarette products.
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On December 19, 2017, the City Council approved amendments to CVMC Chapter 8.22 (Regulation of
Smoking in Public Places and Places of Employment) to: add e-cigarettes, including devices used for vaping,
to the definition of “smoking”; prohibit smoking on any portion of City owned property (inclusive of all parks,
libraries, City buildings, and associated parking lots); and restrict smoking to designated areas in Affordable
Housing Projects to align with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines. On March 16,
2018, the City Council also adopted CVMC Chapter 5.56 (Tobacco Retailer), establishing a tobacco retailers
license program to regulate tobacco businesses and prevent the selling of tobacco and tobacco paraphernalia
to individuals (under the age of 21).
Public Health Risks Associated with Smoking
Over 480,000 deaths are attributed annually to smoking related diseases in the United States. In the South
Bay of San Diego, 20.5% of deaths are attributable to smoking related diseases. While we have known the
dangers of smoking combustible cigarettes and other tobacco products for decades, a new form of tobacco
products emerged in the U.S. in 2006 through e-cigarettes and became popular over the past three to five
years.
In June 2019 multiple reports of sudden, and severe lung illness associated with vaping began to be noticed
by physicians across the United States. These illnesses have been classified as E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product
Use Associated Lung Injuries (EVALI) or Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury (VAPI). As of January 21,
2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention (CDC) has reported 2,711 hospitalized EVALI
cases or deaths, with 60 confirmed deaths1.
Currently the CDC research has closely related the additive Vitamin E acetate to EVALI, however there are
many different substances and product sources that are being investigated, and there may be more than one
cause. While CDC guidance continues to evolve, they indicate that youth and young adults should never use
e-cigarette or vaping products1.
Due to the public health risks surrounding e-cigarettes, many jurisdictions across the country have become
more aware of who was using vaping devices in their communities. While advocates for vaping indicate that
e-cigarettes have helped many people stop smoking combustible cigarettes, t he U.S. Surgeon General
indicated in the January 2020 Smoking Cessation report that there is presently inadequate evidence to
conclude that e-cigarettes, in general, increase smoking cessation2. To date, no e-cigarette product in the U.S.
has been approved as a cessation device.
The most alarming discovery in the 2020 report was the increased number of youths using e-cigarette
products:
1 CDC Smoking & Tobacco Use, “Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with the Use of E -Cigarette, or Vaping, Products”,
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html?s_cid=osh-stu-home-
spotlight-006
2 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “Smoking Cessation: A Report of the Surgeon General”, January 2020,
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2020-cessation-sgr-full-report.pdf
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• Nearly one-third of high schoolers report using tobacco products, of which 27.5% reported using e-
cigarettes within the past 30 days3;
• 99% of smokers started before the age of 26; and
• At the current rate of smoking among youth, 5.6 million of today’s Americans younger than 18 will
die early from a smoking-related illness4.
Within San Diego County, several jurisdictions have recently adopted policies or are considering taking
actions to prohibit flavored products and/or e-cigarette products, including the County of San Diego and the
City of Imperial Beach. Amendments have been proposed by the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission
to reduce youth tobacco use and reduce public health risks associated with vaping by placing prohibitions
on the sale of flavored tobacco products and electronic smoking devices, as described below.
Flavored Tobacco Products
While the federal government recognized the dangers of flavored cigarettes in 2009, banning them through
the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act), the law did not restrict
menthol cigarettes and it does not restrict flavored non-cigarette tobacco products, such as smokeless
tobacco4. Since 2009, the “vaping” industry has flourished across the United States, introducing many new
non-cigarette flavored products.
Flavored tobacco products are considered “starter” products that help establish long -term tobacco use and
that are proven to be particularly appealing to youth. These products also pose significant barriers to
achieving health equity since tobacco companies have targeted youth, communities of color, low -income
populations, and members of LGBTQ+ communities with marketing efforts and these groups are significantly
more likely to use flavored tobacco products5.
According to the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey 67.8% of high school students report using flavored
vaping products like fruit, mint and candy flavors6.
E-Cigarette Products
On Aug. 8, 2016, all e-cigarettes and other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), such as e-liquids
products, became subject to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) premarket approval requirements,
meaning that they must receive authorization to be legally marketed7. To date, only one ENDS products has
been authorized by the FDA and therefore all others are subject to enforcement, at any time.
3 CDC Smoking & Tobacco Use, “Fast Facts”,
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/index.htm#diseases
4 “Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - An Overview”, https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-
products/rules-regulations-and-guidance/family-smoking-prevention-and-tobacco-control-act-overview
5 California Medical Association, “Flavored and Mentholated Tobacco Products: Enticing a New Generation of Users”,
May 2016,
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DCDIC/CTCB/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Policy/FlavoredTobac
coAndMenthol/FlavoredAndMentholatedTobaccProductsCMAWhitePaperAndExecSummaryMay2016.pdf
6 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2019 Preliminary Data - National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS)
7 Federal Register – The Daily Journal of the United States Government, May 10, 2016,
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/10/2016-10685/deeming-tobacco-products-to-be-subject-
to-the-federal-food-drug-and-cosmetic-act-as-amended-by-the
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On June 11, 2019, the FDA released its final guidance on applications of ENDS products for premarket
approval. The FDA will review the tobacco products components, ingredients, additives, constituents and
health risks, as well as how the product is manufactured, packaged and labeled to limit risk to overall public
health of nicotine and tobacco-related disease and death8&9. The FDA further identified limiting access and
target marketing to youth as a driver in this recent guidance.
On January 2, 2020, the FDA issued a guidance policy to manufacturers of ENDS, to prioritize enforcement
resources against those that: market flavored products; have failed to take (or are failing to take) adequate
measures to prevent minors’ access; and target to minors or whose marketing is likely to prom ote use of
ENDS by minors10.
Chula Vista Actions to Prevent Youth Access
In addition to the ordinance updates that have been made in the past few years to establish a tobacco retailers
license and make City facilities smoke/vape free, the Police Department has received two rounds of funding
through Tobacco Grant Programs. The first round of funding was granted to assist in providing additional
services aimed at the education, compliance and enforcement of tobacco-related issues within the
community. To date, the Chula Vista Police Department has spent over 200 staff hours educating the
community on the harmful effects of vaping, enforcing tobacco-related violations through undercover
operations and conducting compliance checks at retail establishments. The second round of funding will
support an additional School Resource Officer with the hopes of bringing much needed education directly
into the schools, directly to our youth. Partnerships with the school district, retailers and ongoing education
are critical to ensure our community is aware of the potential dangers of tobacco use.
The Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission has recommended amendments to CVMC Chapter 5.56 to
place a prohibition on the sale of all flavored tobacco products and e-cigarette products that do not have FDA
premarket approval, within the City of Chula Vista. While these amendments have been proposed by the
Commission based on best practices identified to limit youth access and use of tobacco products, jurisdictions
throughout the country have taken different approaches to address this issue. If approved, the ordinance
would take effect September 1, 2020.
8 “FDA finalizes guidance for premarket tobacco product applications for electronic nicotine delivery systems as part of
commitment to continuing a strong oversight of e-cigarettes”, FDA News Release, June 11, 2019,
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-finalizes-guidance-premarket-tobacco-product-applications-
electronic-nicotine-delivery-systems
9 “Premarket Tobacco Product Applications for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) - Guidance for Industry”, June
2019, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/premarket-tobacco-product-
applications-electronic-nicotine-delivery-systems-ends
10“FDA Finalizes Enforcement Policy on Unauthorized Flavored Cartridge-Based E-Cigarettes That Appeal to Children,
Including Fruit and Mint”, HHS News Release, January 2, 2020, https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2020/01/02/fda -finalizes-
enforcement-policy-unauthorized-flavored-cartridge-based-e-cigarettes.html
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DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and
consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real
property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact
that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
All costs associated with the preparation of this staff report are covered under the Development Services
budget.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time associated with the enforcement of the tobacco retailing prohibitions are budgeted under that
Police Department.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Staff Contact: Stacey Kurz, Senior Project Coordinator, Development Services Department
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Chula Vista Vaping & Smoking Survey
Vaping Results
Q1 w
Which school do you currently attend?
Answered: 40 Skipped: 0
Alta Vista
Academy
Bonita Middle
Bonita Vista
High
Castle Park
High
Castle Park
Middle
Chula Vista
High School
Chula Vista
High Middle
Eastlake High
Eastlake Middle
Hilltop High
Hilltop Middle
Launch Academy
Mar Vista
Academy
Mar Vista High
Montgomery High
Montgomery
Middle
Montgomery
Middle
Olympian High
Options
Secondary
Otay Ranch High
Palomar High
Rancho del Rey
Middle
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Q2 w
0.00%0
20.00%8
12.50%5
2.50%1
2.50%1
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
7.50%3
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
7.50%3
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
15.00%6
32.50%13
0.00%0
0.00%0
0.00%0
TOTAL 40
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Southwest High
Southwest
Middle
St Rose of Lima
Sweetwater
High
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Alta Vista Academy
Bonita Middle
Bonita Vista High
Castle Park High
Castle Park Middle
Chula Vista High School
Chula Vista High Middle
Eastlake High
Eastlake Middle
Hilltop High
Hilltop Middle
Launch Academy
Mar Vista Academy
Mar Vista High
Montgomery High
Montgomery Middle
Montgomery Middle
Olympian High
Options Secondary
Otay Ranch High
Palomar High
Rancho del Rey Middle
San Ysidro High
Southwest High
Southwest Middle
St Rose of Lima
Sweetwater High
What grade are you currently in?
Answered: 40 Skipped: 0
7
8
9 40 responses Share Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/res Tweet COPY Share Share
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Q3 w
0.00%0
20.00%8
5.00%2
5.00%2
32.50%13
37.50%15
TOTAL 40
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
10
11
12
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
7
8
9
10
11
12
Before school closures, how often did you notice other
students vaping?
Answered: 40 Skipped: 0
Before/After
School
During Lunch
Breaks
Between Class
Periods
Socially
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Q4 w
Q5 w
22.50%
9
32.50%
13
22.50%
9
22.50%
9
40
2.45
27.50%
11
22.50%
9
35.00%
14
15.00%
6
40
2.38
47.50%
19
27.50%
11
7.50%
3
17.50%
7
40
1.95
20.00%
8
15.00%
6
40.00%
16
25.00%
10
40
2.70
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Never Rarely Sometimes Often
NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES OFTEN TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
Before/After
School
During Lunch
Breaks
Between Class
Periods
Socially Outside
of School
40.00%16
42.50%17
12.50%5
5.00%2
Approximately how many of your friends currently vape?
Answered: 40 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 40
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
None
1-5
6-10
More than 10
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
None
1-5
6-10
More than 10
Which tobacco products have you used/tried? (check all
that apply)
Answered: 12 Skipped: 28
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Q6 w
25.00%3
83.33%10
16.67%2
16.67%2
8.33%1
16.67%2
16.67%2
0.00%0
Total Respondents: 12
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
E-cigarettes/va
pes
Chewing
tobacco/snus...
Little
cigars/cigar...
Cigars
Pipes
Hookah
None
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Cigarettes
E-cigarettes/vapes
Chewing tobacco/snus/etc.
Little cigars/cigarellos
Cigars
Pipes
Hookah
None
95.00%38
2.50%1
0.00%0
How often do you smoke cigarettes?
Answered: 40 Skipped: 0
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Never
Less than once
per month
At least once
per month
At least once
every week
At least once
every day
Several times
a day
ANSWER CHOICES
ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
RESPONSES
Never
Less than once per month
At least once per month
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Q7 w
Q8 w
0.00%0
0.00%0
2.50%1
TOTAL 40
TOTAL 40
At least once every week
At least once every day
Several times a day
87.50%35
7.50%3
2.50%1
0.00%0
0.00%0
2.50%1
How often do you vape?
Answered: 40 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 40
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Never
Less than once
per month
At least once
per month
At least once
every week
At least once
every day
Several times
a day
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Never
Less than once per month
At least once per month
At least once every week
At least once every day
Several times a day
What do you vape? (check all that apply)
Answered: 33 Skipped: 7
Nicotine
products
Non-nicotine
products
Cannabis
None of the
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Q9 w
Q10 w
15.15%5
3.03%1
18.18%6
75.76%25
Total Respondents: 33
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Nicotine products
Non-nicotine products
Cannabis
None of the above
78.95%30
15.79%6
5.26%2
15.79%6
2.63%1
7.89%3
2.63%1
Why did you start vaping? (check all that apply)
Answered: 38 Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 38
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
I do not vape
Curiosity
My friends
and/or famil...
Stress relief
It's a cool
thing to do
Enjoy the
taste of the...
To help quit
smoking...
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
I do not vape
Curiosity
My friends and/or family members vape
Stress relief
It's a cool thing to do
Enjoy the taste of the flavored product
To help quit smoking cigarettes
What products do you or your friends use? (check all that
apply)
Answered: 27 Skipped: 13
Juuls
Suorin
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Q11 w
40.74%11
3.70%1
55.56%15
44.44%12
3.70%1
11.11%3
33.33%9
Total Respondents: 27
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Suo
Puff Bar
Pens
Tanks
Mods
Not sure
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Juuls
Suorin
Puff Bar
Pens
Tanks
Mods
Not sure
21.43%6
28.57%8
25.00%7
14.29%4
64.29%18
Where do you or your friends get vaping products? (check
all that apply)
Answered: 28 Skipped: 12
Total Respondents: 28
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Convenience
stores/gas...
Vape shops
Family/friends
On-line
Not sure
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Convenience stores/gas stations (e.g. 7-11, Mobile, Arco, etc.)
Vape shops
Family/friends
On-line
Not sure
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Q12 w
Q13 w
Q14 w
7.89%3
84.21%32
7.89%3
Do you use flavored tobacco/vaping products?
Answered: 38 Skipped: 2
TOTAL 38
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
Not sure
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Not sure
50.00%16
12.50%4
3.13%1
34.38%11
How likely are you to use a non-flavored product?
Answered: 32 Skipped: 8
TOTAL 32
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Not likely
Possibly
Very likely
Not sure
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Not likely
Possibly
Very likely
Not sure
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Q14 w
Q15 w
Q16 w
84.21%32
0.00%0
2.63%1
5.26%2
7.89%3
Has COVID-19 affected how often you vape?
Answered: 38 Skipped: 2
TOTAL 38
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
No, I do not
vape
No, I vape the
same amount
Yes, I vape
more now
Yes, I vape
less now
I stopped
vaping
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
No, I do not vape
No, I vape the same amount
Yes, I vape more now
Yes, I vape less now
I stopped vaping
33.33%13
56.41%22
10.26%4
Do you believe vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes?
Answered: 39 Skipped: 1
TOTAL 39
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
Why? (please
specify)
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Why? (please specify)
f k i ld lik i
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5.00%2
7.50%3
87.50%35
If you vape or smoke cigarettes, would you like to quit?
Answered: 40 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 40
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
Yes
No
N/A, I don't
vape/smoke
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
N/A, I don't vape/smoke
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Chapter 5.56
TOBACCO RETAILER
Sections:
5.56.010 Definitions.
5.56.020 Tobacco retailer’s permit required.
5.56.030 Permit application and procedure.
5.56.040 Issuance of a permit.
5.56.050 Permit renewal and expiration.
5.56.060 Permits nontransferable.
5.56.070 Permit conveys a limited, conditional privilege.
5.56.080 Permit fee.
5.56.090 Tobacco retailer operating requirements and prohibitions.
5.56.095 Sale of certain items prohibited.
5.56.100 Compliance monitoring.
5.56.110 Suspension or revocation of permit.
5.56.120 Violations – Penalties.
5.56.130 Requirement for tobacco retailer permit – Operative date.
CROSS REFERENCE: Sales and use tax, see Ch. 3.36 CVMC. Smoking prohibited, see Ch. 8.22 CVMC.
Prior legislation: Prior code §§ 20.2.1, 20.2.5 – 20.2.9; Ords. 1133, 1178, 2506 and 2693.
5.56.010 Definitions.
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings defined in this
section unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
A. “Arm’s Length Transaction” means a sale in good faith and for valuable consideration that reflects the fair
market value in the open market between two informed and willing parties, neither of which is under any
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compulsion to participate in the transaction. A sale between relatives, related companies or partners, or a sale
for which a significant purpose is avoiding the effect of the violations of this chapter is not an Arm’s Length
Transaction.
B. “Applicant” means the Person applying for a permit pursuant to this chapter.
C. “Chief of Police” means the Chief of Police of the City of Chula Vista, or his/her designee.
D. “City” means the City of Chula Vista.
E. “City Attorney” means the City Attorney for the City of Chula Vista, or his/her designee.
F. “Crime of Moral Turpitude” means a crime involving a readiness to do evil, an act of moral depravity of
any kind that has a tendency in reason to shake one’s confidence in their honesty, deceit, or fraud.
G. “Drug Paraphernalia” has the meaning set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 11014.5, as
that section may be amended from time to time.
H. “Electronic Smoking Device” means an electronic device that can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of
nicotine, or other substances, including any component, part, or accessory of such a device, whether or not sold
separately. “Electronic Smoking Device” includes any such device, whether manufactured, distributed,
marketed, or sold as an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe, an
electronic hookah, or any other product name or descriptor. “Electronic Smoking Device” also includes
cartridges, cartomizers, e-liquid, smoke juice, tips, atomizers, Electronic Smoking Device batteries, Electronic
Smoking Device charges, and any other item specifically designed for the preparation, charging, or use of
Electronic Smoking Devices.
I. “Flavored Tobacco Product” means a Tobacco Product that contains or emits a taste or smell, other than the
taste or smell of tobacco, including but not limited to, any taste or smell relating to fruit, mint, menthol,
wintergreen, chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, honey, candy, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb, or spice. “Flavored
Tobacco Products” do not include products approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale
either as a tobacco cessation product or for other therapeutic purposes, where the product is marketed and sold
solely for such an FDA-approved purpose.
J. “Owner” means a Person with an ownership or managerial interest in a business. An ownership interest shall
be deemed to exist when a Person has a 20 percent or greater interest in the stock, assets, or income of a
business other than the sole interest of security for debt. A managerial interest shall be deemed to exist when a
Person can or does have or share ultimate control over the day-to-day operations of a business.
JK. “Person” means any natural person, partnership, cooperative association, corporation, personal
representative, receiver, trustee, assignee, or any other legal entity.
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L. “Premium Cigars” means any cigar that is handmade, has a wrapper that is made entirely from whole
tobacco leaf, and has a wholesale price of no less than twelve dollars. A Premium Cigar does not have filter,
tip, or nontobacco mouth.
KM. “Police Department” means the Chula Vista Police Department, and any agency or Person designated by
the Department to enforce or administer the provisions of this chapter.
LN. “Self-Service Display” means the open display or storage of Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia
in a manner that is physically accessible in any way to the general public without the assistance of the retailer
or employee of the retailer and a direct person-to-person transfer between the purchaser and the retailer or
employee of the retailer. A vending machine is a form of Self-Service Display.
O. “Shisha” means a tobacco product that is mixed with molasses, honey, fruit, or dried fruits and is sold for use
in a hookah.
MP. “Tobacco Paraphernalia” means any item designed for the consumption, use, or preparation of a
Tobacco Product.
NQ. “Tobacco Product” means:
1. Any product containing, made, or derived from tobacco or nicotine that is intended for human
consumption, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested
by any other means, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe
tobacco, snuff; and
2. Any Electronic Smoking Device.
3. Notwithstanding any provision of subsections (NQ)(1) and (NQ)(2) of this section to the contrary,
“tobacco product” includes any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product, whether or not sold
separately. “Tobacco product” does not include any product that has been approved by the United States
Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco cessation product or for other therapeutic purposes
where such product is marketed and sold solely for such an approved purpose.
OR. “Tobacco Retailer” means any Person who sells, offers for sale, or does or offers to exchange for any
form of consideration tobacco, Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia. “Tobacco Retailing” shall mean
the doing of any of these things. This definition is without regard to the quantity of Tobacco Products or
Tobacco Paraphernalia sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or offered for exchange. Tobacco Retailer does not
include persons licensed by the City to conduct commercial cannabis activity in accordance with Chapter 5.19
CVMC. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
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5.56.020 Tobacco retailer’s permit required.
It shall be unlawful for any Person to act as a Tobacco Retailer in the City without first obtaining and
maintaining, for each location at which Tobacco Retailing is to occur, a valid Tobacco Retailer’s permit
pursuant to this chapter, a valid business license pursuant to Chapter 5.02 CVMC, and any and all required
state licenses, including but not limited to a California Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retailer’s License. (Ord.
3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.030 Permit application and procedure.
A. All applications shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Police Department and shall include, but not
be limited to, the following information:
1. The Applicant’s business name and address.
2. The address of the proposed Tobacco Retailer business location.
3. If the Applicant is a natural person:
a. The full true name and any other names ever used by the Applicant;
b. The current residential address and telephone number of the Applicant;
c. Written proof that the applicant is 21 years of age or older;
d. The Applicant’s height, weight, and color of eyes and hair;
e. The Applicant’s valid social security number;
f. Photographs of the Applicant as specified by the Chief of Police;
g. The applicant’s business, occupation, and employment history for the five years immediately
preceding the date of application, including addresses and dates of employment;
h. A list of all crimes for which the applicant has been convicted, including those dismissed
pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4, except traffic infractions, and a statement of the dates and
places of such convictions.
4. If the Applicant is a corporation, the name of the corporation exactly as shown in its Articles of
Incorporation or Charter, together with the state and date of incorporation, the names and residential
addresses of each of its current officers and directors, and of each stockholder holding more than 25
percent of the stock of the corporation.
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5. If the Applicant is a partnership, the name and residential address of each of the partners, including
limited partners. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the Applicant shall provide the
information about that partner required by subsection (A)(4) of this section.
6. If the Applicant is a limited partnership, a copy of the limited partnership’s certificate of limited
partnership as filed with the County Clerk. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the Applicant
shall provide the information about that partner required by subsection (A)(4) of this section.
7. If the Applicant is a corporation or partnership, the name of the responsible managing officer pursuant
to subsection (C) of this section.
8. A single name and mailing address authorized by the Applicant to receive all communications and
notices (the “Authorized Address”) required by, authorized by, or convenient to the enforcement of this
chapter. If an Authorized Address is not supplied, the Applicant shall be understood to consent to the
provision of notice at the address specified in subsection (A)(1) of this section.
9. All fictitious business names ever used by the Applicant and the respective addresses of those
businesses.
10. Whether the Applicant has ever had any license or permit issued by any agency or board, or any city,
county, state, or federal agency, suspended or revoked, or has had any professional or vocational license
or permit suspended or revoked within five years immediately preceding the application, and the reason
for the suspension or revocation.
11. The name and address of the current owner and lessor of the real property upon which the proposed
Tobacco Retailing business is to be conducted, and a copy of the lease or rental agreement.
12. Copies of all business tax certificates and local business licenses.
13. Copies of applications for licenses and licenses issued pursuant to California Business and
Professions Code Section 22970 et seq., the “Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003.” If
an application for a license pursuant to the “Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003” has
been denied, copies of documentation regarding the reason for the denial of such license.
14. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, such other identification and information, including
fingerprints, as may be required in order to discover the truth of the matters herein and/or deemed
necessary for the administration or enforcement of this chapter as specified on the application form
required by this section.
B. Owners, Corporate Officers, Partners Deemed Applicants. Each Owner of a Tobacco Retailer applicant is
deemed a co-Applicant and each shall provide the information required in subsection (A) of this section. For
Tobacco Retailer applicants with less than 20 employees, each corporate officer or partner of a Tobacco
Retailer is deemed a co-Applicant and each shall provide the information required in subsection (A) of this
section.
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C. Designation of Responsible Managing Officer. A Tobacco Retailer applicant that is a corporation or
partnership shall designate one of its officers or general partners to act as its responsible managing officer. The
responsible managing officer may complete and sign all applications on behalf of the corporate officers and
partners.
D. Change in Information. An Applicant shall inform the Police Department in writing of any change in the
information submitted on an application for a Tobacco Retailer’s Permit within 10 business days of a change.
E. All information specified in an application pursuant to this section shall be subject to disclosure under the
California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) or any other applicable law,
subject to the laws’ exemptions.
F. Application Fee. The Applicant shall pay an application fee in an amount to be set by the City Council to
cover the costs incurred by the City to process the application. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.040 Issuance of a permit.
A. Upon the receipt of a complete application for a Tobacco Retailer’s permit and the permit fee required by
this chapter, the Chief of Police shall have authority to grant or deny the application for Tobacco Retailer
permit. An application for permit may be denied by the Chief of Police for any of the following reasons:
1. The application is received after the designated time and date.
2. The application is not in the required form and/or is incomplete.
3. The Applicant has made a false, misleading, or fraudulent statement, or omission of fact in the
application or in the application process.
4. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has failed to submit fingerprints or other information deemed
necessary by the Chief of Police pursuant to CVMC 5.56.030.
5. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has within five years immediately preceding the date of the filing of
the application been convicted of, suffered any civil penalty, or faced administrative action against any
type of license for violations of any tobacco control law, including but not limited to the following
offenses: Penal Code Section 308, Business and Professions Code Section 225950 et seq. (“Stop Tobacco
Access to Kids Enforcement Act” or the “STAKE Act”), Business and Professions Code Section 22970 et
seq. (“Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003”), or a charge of violating a lesser-included
or lesser-related offense including, but not limited to, Penal Code Section 415, in satisfaction of, or as a
substitute for, an original charge of any of the offenses listed in this section.
6. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has within 10 years immediately preceding the date of the filing of
the application been convicted of any felony criminal offense or any Crime of Moral Turpitude.
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7. There are charges pending against the Applicant or a co-Applicant for a felony offense, a Crime of
Moral Turpitude, or an offense involving the use of a weapon.
8. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has within five years immediately preceding the date of the filing of
the application been convicted of, suffered any civil penalty, or faced administrative action for violation
of local, state, or federal law.
9. The Applicant seeks authorization for Tobacco Retailing that is prohibited pursuant to this chapter,
that is unlawful pursuant to this Code including without limitation the zoning, building, and business
license tax regulations and codes, or that is unlawful pursuant to any other law.
10. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has had a Tobacco Retailer’s renewal permit or an application for a
Tobacco Retailer’s permit denied within one year prior to the date of application.
11. The Applicant or a co-Applicant is ineligible for a Tobacco Retailer permit pursuant to CVMC
5.56.120.
B. The Chief of Police shall serve the Applicant, either personally or by first class mail addressed to the
Authorized Address, with dated written notice of the decision to approve or deny the application for a Tobacco
Retailer’s permit. If the application has been approved, the notice shall state the permit fee amount, the date by
which the permit fee must be paid, and the location where payment must be made. If the application has been
denied, the notice shall state the reasons for denial, the effective date of the decision, and the right of the
applicant to appeal the decision to the City Manager. Any appeal must be filed in writing with the City Clerk
within 14 days of service of the notice. The City Manager’s determination regarding the application shall be
final. The City Manager shall provide dated written notice to the applicant, either personally or by first class
mail addressed to the Authorized Address, of the City Manager’s determination and the right of the applicant
to seek judicial review of the City Manager’s determination.
C. No permit shall issue pursuant to this chapter unless the permit fee, established in accordance with CVMC
5.56.080, has been timely paid pursuant to the notice issued above.
D. A permit issued under this chapter shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of the issuance or
from the date of renewal. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.050 Permit renewal and expiration.
A. A Tobacco Retailer’s permit shall automatically renew on an annual basis unless the Chief of Police
determines prior to the date on which the permit is to be automatically renewed that any of the factors
identified in subsection (C) of this section exist. A Tobacco Retailer shall have the duty to ensure that all City
records generated pursuant to this chapter are accurate and up to date prior to automatic renewal.
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B. The Tobacco Retailer shall pay a renewal fee established pursuant to CVMC 5.56.080 prior to the date on
which the permit is to be automatically renewed.
C. The Chief of Police shall have authority to grant or deny the renewal permit. A renewal permit may be
denied by the Chief of Police for any of the following reasons:
1. Any of the grounds for suspension or revocation under CVMC 5.56.110 exist.
2. The permit is suspended or revoked at the time of the application.
3. The Tobacco Retailer has not been in regular and continuous operation in the four months prior to the
renewal application.
4. The Tobacco Retailer fails to or is unable to renew any required state licenses.
5. The Tobacco Retailer has failed to pay the renewal fee established pursuant to CVMC 5.56.080 prior
to the date on which the permit is to be automatically renewed.
6. The Tobacco Retailer fails to ensure that all City records generated pursuant to this chapter are
accurate and up to date prior to the automatic renewal.
D. The Chief of Police is authorized to make all decisions concerning the issuance of a renewal permit. In
making the decision, the Chief of Police is authorized to impose additional conditions on a renewal permit if it
is determined to be necessary to ensure compliance with state or local laws and regulations or to preserve the
public health, safety or welfare.
E. The Chief of Police shall serve the Tobacco Retailer, either personally or by first class mail addressed to
the Authorized Address, with dated written notice of the decision to approve or deny the renewal permit. A
denial notice shall state the reasons for the action, the effective date of the decision, and the right of the
Tobacco Retailer to appeal the decision to the City Manager. Any appeal must be filed in writing with the City
Clerk within 14 days of service of the notice. The City Manager’s determination regarding the renewal permit
shall be final. The City Manager shall provide dated written notice to the Tobacco Retailer, either personally or
by first class mail addressed to the Authorized Address, of the City Manager’s determination and the right of
the Tobacco Retailer to seek judicial review of the City Manager’s determination. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.060 Permits nontransferable.
A. A Tobacco Retailer’s permit may not be transferred from one Person to another or from one location to
another. A new Tobacco Retailer’s permit is required whenever a Tobacco Retailer has a change in more than
20 percent ownership of the Tobacco Retailer or whenever a Tobacco Retailer changes location.
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B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, prior violations at a Tobacco Retailer location shall
continue to be counted against the location and permit ineligibility periods shall continue to apply to the
location unless:
1. The location has been transferred to the new Owner in an Arm’s Length Transaction; and
2. The new Owner provides the City with clear and convincing evidence that the new Owner(s) have
acquired or are acquiring the location in an Arm’s Length Transaction. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.070 Permit conveys a limited, conditional privilege.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to grant any Person obtaining and maintaining a Tobacco Retailer’s
permit any status or right other than the limited conditional privilege to act as a Tobacco Retailer at the
location in the City identified on the face of the permit. It is the responsibility of each permittee to be informed
regarding all laws applicable to Tobacco Retailing, including those laws affecting the issuance of a Tobacco
Retailer’s Permit. No permittee may rely on the issuance of a permit as a determination by the City that the
permittee has complied with all laws applicable to Tobacco Retailing. Nothing in this chapter shall be
construed to vest in any Person obtaining and maintaining a Tobacco Retailer’s license any status or right to
act as a Tobacco Retailer in contravention of any provision of law. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.080 Permit fee.
The fee to issue or to renew a Tobacco Retailer’s permit shall be established from time to time by resolution of
the City Council. The fee shall be calculated so as to recover the cost of administration and enforcement of this
chapter, including, for example, issuing a permit, administering the permit program, retailer education, retailer
inspection and compliance checks, documentation of violations, and prosecution of violators, but shall not
exceed the cost of the regulatory program authorized by this chapter. All fees and interest upon proceeds of
fees shall be used exclusively to fund the program. Fees are nonrefundable except as may be required by law.
(Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.090 Tobacco retailer operating requirements and prohibitions.
A. Compliance with All Laws Required. In the course of Tobacco Retailing or in the operation of the business
or maintenance of the location for which a permit issued, it shall be a violation of this chapter for a permittee,
or any of the permittee’s agents or employees, to violate any local, state, or federal law applicable to Tobacco
Products, Tobacco Paraphernalia, or Tobacco Retailing.
B. Fixed Location Required. No Person shall engage in Tobacco Retailing at other than a fixed location. For
example, Tobacco Retailing by Persons on foot or from vehicles is prohibited.
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C. Display of Permit. Each Tobacco Retailer permit shall be prominently displayed in a publicly visible
location at the permitted location.
D. Positive Identification Required. No Person engaged in Tobacco Retailing shall sell or transfer a Tobacco
Product or Tobacco Paraphernalia to another Person who appears to be under the age of 27 years without first
examining the identification of the recipient to confirm that the recipient is at least the minimum age under
state law to purchase and possess the Tobacco Product or Tobacco Paraphernalia.
E. Self-Service Displays Prohibited. Tobacco Retailing by means of a Self-Service Display is prohibited.
F. Tobacco Display Prohibited without Valid Permit. A Tobacco Retailer without a valid Tobacco Retailer
permit shall not display Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia in public view. A Tobacco Retailer
without a valid Tobacco Retailer permit shall not display any advertisement relating to Tobacco Products or
Tobacco Paraphernalia that promotes the sale or distribution of such products from the Tobacco Retailer’s
location or that could lead a reasonable consumer to believe that such products can be obtained at that location.
G. Drug Paraphernalia. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any permittee or any of the permittee’s
agents or employees to violate any local, state, or federal law regulating controlled substances or Drug
Paraphernalia, except that conduct authorized pursuant to state law shall not be a violation of this chapter.
H. Windows.
1. In the course of Tobacco Retailing or in the operation of a business or maintenance of a location for
which a permit issued, it shall be a violation of this chapter for a permittee, or any of the permittee’s
agents or employees, to cover more than 20 percent of the window area with window signs in accordance
with CVMC 19.60.500.
2. All windows shall be maintained to ensure law enforcement personnel have a clear and unobstructed
view of the interior of the premises, including the area in which the cash registers are maintained, from
exterior public rights-of-way or from the entrance. However, this subsection shall not apply to premises
where there are no windows, or where the design or location of windows or landscaping precludes a view
of the interior of the premises from exterior public rights-of-way or from the entrance.
I. Change in Information. A Tobacco Retailer shall inform the Police Department in writing of any change in
the information submitted on an application for a Tobacco Retailer’s permit within 10 business days of a
change. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.095 Sale of Certain Items Prohibited.
A. Sale of Flavored Tobacco Prohibited. Beginning January 1, 2023, it shall be unlawful for any Person to
sell or offer for sale, or to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, any Flavored Tobacco Product in the City
of Chula Vista.
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1. There shall be a permissive inference that a Tobacco Retailer in possession of four or more Flavored
Tobacco Products, including but not limited to individual Flavored Tobacco Products, packages of
Flavored Tobacco Products, or any combination thereof, possesses such Flavored Tobacco Products with
intent to sell or offer for sale.
2. There shall be a permissive inference that a Tobacco Product is a Flavored Tobacco Product if:
a. a public statement or claim is made or disseminated by the manufacturer of a Tobacco Product, or
by any person authorized or permitted by the manufacturer to make or disseminate public
statement concerning such tobacco product, that such Tobacco Product has or produces a taste or
smell other than tobacco; or
b. text and/or images on the Tobacco Product’s Labeling or Packaging explicitly or implicitly
indicates that the Tobacco Product is a Flavored Tobacco Product.
B. Exempted Products. This section does not apply to the sale of Shisha, Premium Cigars, or loose-leaf tobacco.
5.56.100 Compliance monitoring.
A. Compliance with this chapter shall be monitored by the Police Department. In addition, any peace and/or
code enforcement officer may enforce the provisions of this chapter.
B. The Police Department shall inspect each Tobacco Retailer at least one time per 24-month period. Nothing
in this subsection shall create a right of action in any permittee or other Person against the City or its agents.
C. Right of Access. The Police Department and/or their authorized representatives shall have full access to
enter a permitted Tobacco Retailer location to conduct an inspection during the operating hours of the Tobacco
Retailer. Failure to cooperate with any Police Department inspection may result in a permit violation subject to
suspension or revocation. This subsection shall not be construed to deprive a licensee of any privilege
guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other constitutional or
statutory privileges. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.110 Suspension or revocation of permit.
A. Suspension or Revocation of Permit for Violation. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, a
Tobacco Retailer’s permit may be suspended or revoked if any court of competent jurisdiction determines, or
the Chief of Police finds, based on a preponderance of the evidence, after the permittee is afforded notice and
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an opportunity to be heard, that the permittee, or any of the permittee’s agents, officers, partners,
representatives, managers, or employees, has violated any of the requirements, conditions, or prohibitions of
this chapter, or has pleaded guilty, “no contest” or its equivalent, or admitted to a violation of any law
designated in CVMC 5.56.020 as follows:
1. Upon a finding by the Chief of Police of a first violation of this chapter at a location, the permittee
shall be issued a warning by the Department.
2. Upon a finding by the Chief of Police of a second violation of this chapter at a location within any 60-
month period, the permit shall be suspended for 90 days.
3. Upon a finding by the Chief of Police of a third violation of this chapter at a location within any 60-
month period, the permit shall be suspended for one year.
4. Upon a finding by the Chief of Police of a fourth violation of this chapter at a location within any 60-
month period, the permit shall be revoked.
B. The Chief of Police shall serve the Tobacco Retailer, either personally or by first class mail addressed to
the Authorized Address, with dated written notice of the decision to suspend or revoke the permit. A
suspension or revocation notice shall state the reasons for the action, the effective date of the decision, and the
right of the permittee to appeal the decision to the City Manager. An appeal to the City Manager is not
available for a revocation made pursuant to subsection (C) of this section. Any appeal must be filed in writing
with the City Clerk within 14 days of service of the notice. The City Manager’s determination regarding the
suspension or revocation shall be final. The City Manager shall provide dated written notice to the Tobacco
Retailer, either personally or by first class mail addressed to the Authorized Address, of the City Manager’s
determination and the right of the Tobacco Retailer to seek judicial review of the City Manager’s
determination.
C. Revocation of Permit Wrongly Issued. A Tobacco Retailer’s permit shall be revoked if the Chief of Police
finds, after the permittee is afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard, that one or more of the bases for
denial of a permit under CVMC 5.56.020 existed at the time application was made or at any time before the
permit issued, or one or more of the bases for denial of a renewal permit under CVMC 5.56.050 existed at the
time the renewal permit was issued. Notice and appeal of the revocation shall be conducted in accordance with
subsection (B) of this section.
D. If a permit issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked, all Tobacco Products and Tobacco
Paraphernalia at the suspended or revoked Tobacco Retailer’s location shall be removed from public view for
the duration of the suspension or revocation. The Tobacco Retailer additionally shall not display any
advertisement relating to Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia that promotes the sale or distribution of
such products from the Tobacco Retailer’s location or that could lead a reasonable consumer to believe that
such products can be obtained at that location for the duration of the suspension or revocation. (Ord. 3417 § 1,
2018).
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5.56.120 Violations – Penalties.
A. It shall be unlawful for any Person to violate any provision, or to fail to comply with the requirements, of
this chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder. Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to
comply with any of the requirements of this chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period of not more than six
months, or by both a fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues is deemed to be a new and
separate offense. No proof of knowledge, intent, or other mental state is required to establish a violation.
B. Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision of this chapter shall also
constitute a violation of this chapter.
C. Any condition caused or allowed to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any
regulation adopted hereunder is a public nuisance and may be abated by the City, or by the City Attorney on
behalf of the people of the state of California, as a nuisance by means of a restraining order, injunction, or any
other order or judgment in law or equity issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. The City, or the City
Attorney on behalf of the people of the state of California, may seek injunctive relief to enjoin violations of, or
to compel compliance with, this chapter or seek any other relief or remedy available at law or equity, including
the imposition of monetary civil penalties. Each day that a violation continues is deemed to be a new and
separate offense and subject to a maximum civil penalty of $2,500 for each and every offense.
D. Tobacco Retailing without a Valid Permit – Ineligibility for Permit. In addition to any other penalty
authorized by law, if the Chief of Police finds based on a preponderance of evidence, after notice and an
opportunity to be heard, that any Person has engaged in Tobacco Retailing at a location without a valid
Tobacco Retailer’s permit, either directly or through the Person’s agents or employees, the Person shall be
ineligible to apply for, or to be issued, a Tobacco Retailer’s permit as follows:
1. After a first violation of this section at a location within any 60-month period, no new permit may
issue for the Person or the location (unless ownership of the business at the location has been transferred
in an Arm’s Length Transaction), until 30 days have passed from the date of the violation.
2. After a second violation of this section at a location within any 60-month period, no new permit may
issue for the Person or the location (unless ownership of the business at the location has been transferred
in an Arm’s Length Transaction), until 90 days have passed from the date of the violation.
3. After of a third or subsequent violation of this section at a location within any 60-month period, no
new permit may issue for the Person or the location (unless ownership of the business at the location has
been transferred in an Arm’s Length Transaction), until five years have passed from the date of the
violation.
E. Whenever evidence of a violation of this chapter is obtained in any part through the participation of a
Person under the age of 18 years old, such a Person shall not be required to appear or give testimony in any
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civil or administrative process brought to enforce this chapter and the alleged violation shall be adjudicated
based upon the sufficiency and persuasiveness of the evidence presented.
F. The remedies specified in this section are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available under
State or local law for a violation of this Code. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.130 Requirement for tobacco retailer permit – Operative date.
For a Tobacco Retailer business not in existence, a Tobacco Retailer permit must be obtained prior to
commencement of Tobacco Retailing. For an existing Tobacco Retailer business, a Tobacco Retailer permit
must be obtained the later to occur of six months after the date the Police Department begins accepting
applications for Tobacco Retailer permits or upon renewal of the Tobacco Retailer’s business license issued
pursuant to Chapter 5.02 CVMC. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
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September 1, 2022
Re: Flavored Tobacco Products and OUR KIDS
Attn: Chula Vista City Council
Dear Mayor Salas and Council Members Padilla, Cardenas, McCann, & Galvez,
As two cofounders of Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes (PAVe), a national organization founded in 2018 by three
moms as a grassroots response to the youth vaping epidemic, we write today to express our strong support for
ending the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes and all other FLAVORED tobacco products in Chula Vista, with no
exemptions.
PAVe’s passionate parent volunteers have been advocating across California for ending the sale of all flavored tobacco
products, participating in successful legislative campaigns in San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Ana, Los Angeles
and many more California cities and counties. At the state level PAVe parents helped pass SB 793, which is now on hold
due to Big Tobacco’s referendum. We are grateful to serve as important partners for California’s county, city, and state
tobacco prevention coalitions.
According to the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), over 2 million young people are currently vaping, and
the research has proven over and over that flavors are hooking our kids. The latest figures show that 8 out of 10
teens who vape use flavors. With 40% of high-school users using an e-cigarette on 20 or more days out of the
month,we must take action immediately to protect these teens from becoming an entire generation of nicotine
addicts.
A report published by Data Bridge Market Research published on January 13, 2022, stated, "Various flavor offerings
with shisha tobacco and widespread adoption by the various themed restaurants as well as the youth population has
been directly impacting the growth of shisha tobacco market. Variety of flavor offerings in shisha tobacco is one of
the major driving factors as a large portion of the youth are willing to take up flavored smoking.”
For these reasons, we are proud to advocate for a strong tobacco retail license ordinance in Chula Vista that is
comprehensive and includes hookah, e-cigarettes, and ALL flavored tobacco products. Please provide the kids of
Chula Vista with the same protections enjoyed by the kids in many other surrounding municipalities and prioritize
lives, health equity, and prevention during this public health emergency! Thank you for your leadership and bringing
this very important issue forward.
Sincerely,
Dorian Fuhrman and Meredith Berkman
Co-Founders, PAVe www.parentsagainstvaping.org
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Hello Mayor Salas,
Dr. Lester Hartman, pediatrician and tobacco researcher out of Harvard University, has close
ties to the City of Chula Vista. He wrote the attached letter for your consideration in the upcoming
flavored tobacco decision. Dr. Hartman cannot join us in-person for the City Council meeting, but is
copied on this message. Please reach out with any questions you have regarding his points.
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Cynthia
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Good afternoon Mayor Salas,
Please accept this letter of support from Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) San Diego regarding amending
Chula Vista’s Tobacco Retail License program to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products. The data
shows ordinances like this one reduce youth access to tobacco products, which reduces youth initiation
and use.
We appreciate your leadership.
Warm regards,
Cynthia
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Mayor Salas and Chula Vista Councilmembers,
I am a retired Massachusetts-based pediatrician integrally involved in Massachusetts passing Tobacco21
and the tobacco flavor ban, including menthol. Here are some points about vaping you may not know:
1.) 95% of lifetime tobacco users start before the age of 21.
2.) There is a strong association between vape and thyroid cancer, cervical cancer, and
leukemia. In my own practice, I saw a 19 year-old who vaped THC and nicotine develop
nasopharyngeal cancer which, on average, strikes adult adults age 40 or older.
3.) In Massachusetts, after Tobacco21 age restriction and flavor ban were enacted, the
convenience store industry continue to grow at a 3-5% increase. These regulations don’t put
businesses out of business.
4.) E-cigarettes are adolescent nicotine addiction devices, not adult smoking cessation devices.
Several months ago, in a vape shop in Chula Vista, I bought the e-cigarette product called
INFINITE 8000. Yes, it has 8,000 puffs of “Blu razz” vape. The device fits into the palm of your
hand and is equivalent to 30-40 packs of cigarettes.
5.) When Massachusetts initially exempted menthol, Massachusetts kids defaulted to using
menthol products. In Vancouver, when menthol was banned, there was a 30-50% increase in
adult quit attempts.
6.) Dr. Hajek’s recent study says nicotine-based e-cigarettes are 2 times more likely to gets you
off cigarettes than gum and patches. But what he did not say is gum and patches are 2.5 times
more likely to get you off ALL nicotine containing products.
7.) The goal of Big Vape and Big Tobacco is to delay, delay, delay while they continue to make
millions and even billions of dollars. Send a message to Big Tobacco and voters in other towns
that you are not waiting for the vote on Proposition 31, you want to stop this youth epidemic
NOW!!
8.) Dr. Friedman’s paper on claiming when flavors were banned kids started using combustible
tobacco. Her data was flawed, and she used data before the legislation went from passed to
enacted, which is often a 6-month gap. She failed account for this.
Thank you,
Lester J. Hartman, MD MPH FAAP
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Dear Councilmembers,
My previously sent email contained an error, please accept my sincerest apologies and see the
corrected message below:
Attached is a letter from the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council strongly
encouraging the Chula Vista City Council to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all flavored
tobacco products in the City.
This is no minor matter; lives are at stake.
New research shows that between 1980-2018 menthol cigarettes were responsible for:
1. 1.5 million new African American smokers;
2. 157,000 smoking-related premature deaths among African Americans; and
3. 1.5 million life-years lost among African Americans (Mendez & Le, 2021) (the full
article and an accompanying editorial are also attached.)
Time is of the essence. We can't wait on the State or the FDA. Chula Vista must act now!
Thank you for your leadership.
With gratitude,
Camille Cummings
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Dear Councilmembers,
Attached is a letter from the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council strongly
encouraging the Chula Vista City Council to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all flavored
tobacco products in the City.
This is no minor matter; lives are at stake.
New research shows that between 1980-2018 menthol cigarettes were responsible for:
1. 1.5 million new African American smokers;
2. 157,000 smoking-related premature deaths among African Americans; and
3. 1.5 million life-years lost among African Americans (Mendez & Le, 2021) (the full
article and an accompanying editorial are also attached.)
Time is of the essence. We can't wait on the State or the FDA. New York City must act now!
Thank you for your leadership.
With gratitude,
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Subject: End the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes and all Flavored Tobacco Products in Chula Vista
Dear Councilmembers,
Attached is a letter from the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council
strongly encouraging the Chula Vista City Council to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all
flavored tobacco products in the City.
This is no minor matter; lives are at stake.
New research shows that between 1980-2018 menthol cigarettes were responsible for:
1. 1.5 million new African American smokers;
2. 157,000 smoking-related premature deaths among African Americans; and
3. 1.5 million life-years lost among African Americans (Mendez & Le, 2021) (the full
article and an accompanying editorial are also attached.)
Time is of the essence. We can't wait on the State or the FDA. New York City must act now!
Thank you for your leadership.
With gratitude,
Camille Cummings
Camille Cummings, Project Coordinator
African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council
Phone: 888.881.6619 ext. 109
https://www.savingblacklives.org/
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Consequences of a match made in hell: the harm
caused by menthol smoking to the African American
population over 1980–2018
David Mendez, Thuy T T Le
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University of Michigan School of
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ABSTRACT
Background For many years, national surveys have
shown a consistently disproportionately high prevalence
of menthol smokers among African Americans compared
with the general population. However, to our knowledge,
no prior study has quantified the harm that menthol
smoking has caused on that population. In this work, we
estimate the public health harm that menthol cigarettes
have caused to the African American community over the
last four decades.
Methods Using National Health Interview Survey
data, we employed a well- established simulation model
to reproduce the observed smoking trajectory over
1980–2018 in the African American population. Then, we
repeat the experiment, removing the effects of menthol
on the smoking initiation and cessation rates over that
period, obtaining a new hypothetical smoking trajectory.
Finally, we compared both scenarios to calculate the
public health harm attributable to menthol cigarettes
over 1980–2018.
Results Our results show that menthol cigarettes
were responsible for 1.5 million new smokers, 157 000
smoking- related premature deaths and 1.5 million life-
years lost among African Americans over 1980–2018.
While African Americans constitute 12% of the total
US population, these figures represent, respectively, a
staggering 15%, 41% and 50% of the total menthol-
related harm.
Discussion Our results show that menthol cigarettes
disproportionally harmed African Americans significantly
over the last 38 years and are responsible for
exacerbating health disparities among that population.
Removing menthol cigarettes from the market would
benefit the overall US population but, particularly, the
African American community.
BACKGROUND
For over 60 years, tobacco companies have targeted
menthol cigarettes to the African American commu-
nity through aggressive marketing and promo-
tion.1–3 It is well known that a disproportionately
high number of African Americans smoke menthol
cigarettes. According to the 2018 National Survey
on Drug Use and Health, 85% of African American
smokers used menthol versus 39% of those in the
general population. This is not a recent phenom-
enon. In 1980, for example, menthol prevalence
among African American smokers was 66% vs 33%
among the general population, according to the
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).
Several articles4 have addressed the prospec-
tive harm to the black community that could be
avoided if menthol cigarettes were banned from the
market; and while other studies3 5–9 have addressed
the historical causes that have made menthol the
preferred choice of cigarette products among
African Americans, to our knowledge, no prior
study has quantified the health harm that menthol
smoking has already inflicted on that population.
Following a recent study10 that calculated the
health damage caused by menthol smoking on the
entire US population over 1980–2018, the current
work estimates the share of such harm borne by the
African American community, and its disproportion
compared with the total menthol toll in the USA.
Our results may be helpful to the Food and Drug
Administration as they continue evaluating the
benefit of a menthol ban.
METHODS
We used the same simulation model and calibration
process as in the Le- Mendez article10 with param-
eters specific to the African American population.
The model formulation, definition of model param-
eters and how some parameters were calculated
were thoroughly described in Le- Mendez’s work.10
The African American- specific parameters were
taken from several data sources described below
and summarised in online supplemental table A1.
For our initial year (1980), we obtained the African
American population by single year of age from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.11 For
subsequent years, we got the African American birth
cohorts from 1981 through 2018 from the National
Vital Statistics Reports.12 13 The overall age- specific
death rates for the African American population,
updated every 5 years, were extracted from the
1980–2018 US Life Tables.14 We used relative risks of
mortality specific to the African American population,
derived from Cancer Prevention Study II (CPS- II data;
Relative risks for African American current and former
smokers were derived from CPS- II data and provided
by Dr Michael Thun from the American Cancer
Society for the 2011 Tobacco Products Scientific Advi-
sory Committee (TPSAC) Menthol Report. Available
in online supplemental table A5) to calculate the death
rates by age for never, current and former smokers
following the same procedure described in Le- Men-
dez’s article.10 Smoking prevalence for current and
former smokers and the proportion of menthol use
among smokers in 1980 were estimated using NHIS
data. We calculated the overall smoking cessation
rates for African Americans by adjusting the general
population’s overall smoking cessation rates presented
in Le- Mendez’s work10 with the ratio of cessation
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rates between the African American and general populations (0.66)
reported in ref 15. Then, using the menthol cessation multiplier for
African Americans estimated by Mills et al16 (0.47, 95% CI 0.24
to 0.91) and the proportion of menthol smokers among current
African American smokers, we applied the same process used in
ref 10 to compute the cessation rates for African American non-
menthol and menthol smokers. The specific formulation and cessa-
tion values for 1980 are shown in the Supplement to ref 10 and
online supplemental tables A2 and A3.
The annual adult smoking initiation rates for African Amer-
icans were computed by taking the average NHIS smoking
prevalence among 18–24 year- olds, consistent with ref 10. The
switching rates between menthol and non- menthol smokers were
calculated as in the 2011 menthol report17 (2.29% switching to
menthol and 1.08% to non- menthol cigarettes). An extensive
sensitivity analysis (see online supplemental table A4) showed
that these parameters exert little influence on the results. The
ratio of yields from experimenter to smoker18 19 and menthol
mortality multiplier for the African American population remains
as in the Le- Mendez work,10 following their same arguments.
As in ref 10, we first used NHIS smoking prevalence data over
1980–2018 (when the NHIS survey was conducted) to calibrate
the model. Then, we used the calibrated model to replicate African
Americans’ smoking prevalence trajectory during 1980–2018.
Finally, to quantify the harmful effect of menthol use on the African
American population, we repeated the previous step to generate an
alternative smoking trajectory for African Americans during the same
period, eliminating the effect of menthol since 1980. We achieved
this by adjusting the smoking initiation and cessation rates to elimi-
nate the effect of menthol on those parameters (see the Appendices
to the 2011 TPSAC Menthol Report17 and the Le- Mendez paper10).
Finally, we compared our results from both scenarios (with and
without menthol cigarettes) to calculate the impact of menthol on
smoking prevalence, life- years lost and smoking- related premature
deaths. Additionally, we compared our results with those for the
general population reported in Le- Mendez’s work10 and calculated
the disproportionate harm inflicted on the African American popu-
lation due to menthol.
RESULTS
The simulated smoking prevalence for African Americans closely
captures the NHIS reported smoking prevalence over 1980–2018
with pseudo- R2=0.95 (pseudo- R2=1[Errors Sum of Squares]/[-
Total Sum of Squares]) (see online supplemental figure A1 and A2).
Table 1 shows the harm attributable to menthol cigarettes for the
general population (from Le- Mendez’s work10), the African Amer-
ican population and the hypothetical low- menthol African Amer-
ican population. A complete sensitivity analysis on the values in
table 1 is presented in online supplemental table A4.
The values in the first three columns of the table are self-
explanatory; the numbers within parentheses show the percent-
ages that those values represent, relative to those for the general
population. The last column shows the average proportion
over 1980–2018) of the corresponding population referred to
on each row, relative to the entire US population. For example,
the table shows that, among African Americans, menthol was
responsible for 1.5 million extra smokers, 157 000 smoking-
related premature deaths and 1.5 million excess life- years lost
during 1980–2018, representing 15%, 41% and 50% of the
total menthol toll, respectively. However, during the same
period, African Americans constituted only around 12% of the
overall US population.
The last row of the table shows a hypothetical African Amer-
ican population that exhibits the same menthol smoking- related
parameters as the general population. We simulated this scenario
by setting the values of menthol- affected parameters for the
African American population to those of the general popula-
tion. In this hypothetical group, the estimated menthol smoking
excess initiation, premature deaths and life- years lost would
have represented 13%, 16% and 21% of the overall menthol
harm, respectively; much more in agreement with the propor-
tional (relative to the entire US) size of this population (12%). It
is worth noting, though, that the menthol death toll in the low-
menthol population is still above its proportional share. This is
due to the mortality rates among African American smokers,
which are higher than in the general population.
DISCUSSION
Since the 1960s, the tobacco industry has targeted the African
American community for the consumption of menthol cigarettes
through aggressive marketing, including intense advertising
and price discounts. Simultaneously, the industry supported
numerous African American organisations to gain the trust of the
African American community. Several publications3 9 describe
the marketing efforts by the tobacco industry to establish a
special connection between menthol cigarettes and the African
American community. In a fascinating article entitled ‘The
African Americanization of menthol cigarette use in the United
States’,3 Gardiner recounts the long history of, and explains the
facts behind, the relationship between African Americans and
menthol cigarettes, and how those products became an inte-
gral part of the African American culture. In essence, the iden-
tification of African American smokers with menthol has been
purposely orchestrated by the tobacco industry following their
goal of maximising their profits.
Unfortunately, this marketing strategy turned out to be a
huge success for the tobacco industry, but deadly for the black
community. Besides creating a brand with which African Ameri-
cans could identify and call their own, the industry exposed this
population to a substance that amplifies the damaging effects of
cigarette smoking. Menthol intensifies this harm by increasing
the chances that individuals transition from experimentation
to regular smoking,18 19 and by increasing dependency, which
leads to delayed cessation.16 These effects increase the number of
smokers and the amount of time they remain smoking.
Table 1 Excess smoking initiation, smoking- related deaths and life- years lost due to menthol cigarettes over 1980–2018 for the adult general,
African American and hypothetical low- menthol African American population
Cumulative excess smoking
initiators (%)Cumulative excess deaths (%)
Cumulative excess life- years
lost (%)
Average percentage of
population (%)
General population 10 137 808 (100)377 528 (100)2 951 533 (100)100
African American population 1 508 913 (15)156 471 (41)1 476 198 (50)12
Hypothetical low- menthol
African American population
1 286 848 (13)61 132 (16)606 840 (21)12
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The negative impact of menthol cigarettes on the public’s health is
significant, as Le and Mendez described in ref 10. For African Amer-
ican smokers, though, the harm wrought by menthol smoking is
much higher than that for the rest of the population. Despite having
a similar overall smoking prevalence as the general population,20
it is well known that African Americans suffer, proportionally or
disproportionately, more serious smoking- attributable health conse-
quences.21 Main probable causes for this phenomenon are the high
overall mortality rates due to economic and social conditions and
the high prevalence of menthol among African American smokers,
which causes them to be more addicted and quit less. In fact, our
results show that menthol was responsible for 157 000 smoking-
related deaths among African Americans during 1980–2018, over
two and a half times their proportional share of menthol deaths
compared with the general population. And, what is even more
depressing, 50% of all the life- years lost to menthol smoking during
1980–2018 occurred among African Americans. Additionally, our
results (shown in online supplemental figure A1) also indicate that,
without menthol, smoking prevalence among African Americans in
2018 would have been 8.3%, instead of the NHIS reported 14.9%
a 44% reduction). We note that our results may be considered
conservative, since we do not take into account the future harm
that menthol smoking over 1980–2018 will cause to the African
American population.
Considering that cigarette smoking is the number one cause of
preventable deaths in the USA, menthol in cigarettes is an important
factor in creating and exacerbating health disparities in this country.
Removing menthol cigarettes from the market will save thousands
of African American lives per year and help reduce health disparities
at a time when inequalities among minority and socioeconomically
disadvantaged groups are increasingly salient.
What this paper adds
Menthol cigarettes have been disproportionately used among
African Americans.
Menthol cigarettes exacerbate health inequalities for the
African American community.
Removing menthol can have the double effects of saving lives
and reducing inequalities.
Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank the University of Michigan
Data Analysis and Dissemination Core led by Dr. Jihyoun Jeon for providing us some
data for this work.
Contributors DM and TTTL conceptualised the project. TTTL calibrated the model
and conducted all the analysis. DM supervised the work. Both authors contributed to
the writing of the manuscript.
Funding The research reported in this publication was supported by the
National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug
Administration Centre for Tobacco Products (award number U54CA229974).
Competing interests None declared.
Patient consent for publication Not required.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.
ORCID iD
Thuy T T Le http:// orcid. org/ 0000- 0002- 3106- 4045
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and Prevention, Office on Smoking and Health, 1998, 1998.
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What more evidence is needed?
Remove menthol cigarettes from
the marketplace—now
Valerie Yerger 1,2
Tobacco remains the leading cause of
preventable death and disease in the USA
and many other countries. However,
among all racial and ethnic groups in the
USA, African Americans bear the greatest
burden from tobacco- related morbidity
and mortality.1 Every year, 45 000 African
Americans prematurely and unnecessarily
die from tobacco- caused diseases. An esti-
mated 85% of them smoked menthol
cigarettes.2
Menthol’s sensory properties reinforce
smoking, increase uptake of nicotine and
toxic smoke components, and discourage
cessation. Menthol’s cooling, anaesthetic
and analgesic effects ease initiation among
new smokers by masking the harshness
and irritation of tobacco smoke, reducing
pain sensations in the mouth and throat,
and enabling deeper inhalation that facili-
tates greater exposure to nicotine.3
On 3 March 2009, Representative
Henry Waxman and 124 congressional
cosponsors introduced H.R. 1256—the
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco
Control Act.’4 Representative Waxman’s
Committee Report expressed concerns
about the disproportionate use of menthol
cigarettes among African Americans, the
targeted marketing of menthol cigarettes
in black communities, and the higher
rates of lung cancer among African Amer-
ican smokers compared with non- African
American smokers, urging the Secretary
of Health and Human Services to move
quickly to address the unique public
health issues posed by menthol cigarettes.
Yet, although most other characterising
flavours in cigarettes were prohibited in
2009 under the final version of the Family
Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control
Act, menthol was inexplicably excluded.5
It has been estimated that hundreds of
thousands of African Americans and other
menthol smokers are destined to die
prematurely if the exemption of menthol
is allowed to continue.6
The disproportionate toll of menthol ciga-
rettes among African Americans compared
with the general population is a social injus-
tice. The black community has long been
subjected to the predatory marketing of
mentholated tobacco products, particularly
in lower income areas, where there are not
only more advertisements, but more promo-
tions and cheaper prices for menthol ciga-
rettes when compared with more affluent
neighbourhoods.7 Tobacco companies also
heavily rely on their cooptation of commu-
nity leaders to defuse tobacco control
efforts.8 Black- led organisations with finan-
cial ties to the tobacco industry have played
a critical role in disseminating misinforma-
tion throughout the black community. Such
misinformation, for example, includes the
idea that local policies prohibiting the sale of
mentholated tobacco products are racist and
will increase the criminalisation of individ-
uals who possess or smoke them, exploiting
legitimate concerns about racist policing to
defend the tobacco industry’s targeted preda-
tion on the black community.9 10
Authors Mendez and Le, in their article
Consequences of a match made in hell:
the harm caused by menthol smoking to
the African American population over
1980–2018,’11 show why none of us can
remain silent and complicit. This paper
should serve as a kick upside the head
for those who are in a position to remove
these deadly products from the market-
place. Until this paper, no prior study has
fully quantified the health harm inflicted
on African Americans by menthol ciga-
rettes. Yet, for at least three decades,
African American tobacco control activists
have been out there resisting the perva-
sive presence of the tobacco industry and
their deadly products in black communi-
ties,12–15 including filing a lawsuit to get
the Center for Tobacco Products of the
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
to act on menthol.16 Now the evidence is
irrefutable: menthol cigarettes are killing
our people at a rate unmatched by any
other assaults on our community.
Though constituting only 12% of
the total US population, African Amer-
icans bear an alarming amount of the
total menthol- related harm: 41% of the
smoking- related premature deaths and
50% of the life- years lost. This anal-
ysis demonstrates the contribution of
menthol cigarettes toward the annihila-
tion of a people already under siege by a
racist society and its myriad of inequities,
governmental policies and political domi-
nation.17 18 Institutionalised racism, its
long historical impact, and the associated,
yet unresolved, intergenerational trauma
experienced by black people in America
have made them vulnerable to the clever
marketing and predatory dumping of
mentholated tobacco products in their
communities.
For decades, the tobacco industry has
exploited social and economic inequities
to foster the uptake and use of menthol
cigarettes, and create brand loyalty among
African Americans. Tobacco companies
strategically targeted menthol cigarettes to
low- income African Americans, blanketing
inner city communities with marketing,
free samples, and music promotions,19 and
thereby contributing to the tobacco- related
health disparities observed today, as Mendez
and Le have now confirmed. We can no
longer ignore the intersecting, overlapping
and distinctive systems of oppression that
shape ‘being black in America’ and how
menthol cigarettes contribute to sustained
and widening health disparities.20
This paper is compelling on its own
merit; however, read in tandem with the
authors’ previous paper,21 one can fully
appreciate the significant role menthol
cigarettes have played in addicting
millions of young people to nicotine and
in the deaths of thousands due to tobacco.
As the authors emphasise, mentholated
cigarettes have a ‘significant detrimental
impact on the public’s health and could
continue to pose a substantial health risk.’
More than a decade after the FDA was
given authority to regulate tobacco products,
long after other flavours favoured by white
children were banned from most tobacco
products, and long after the first of several
scientific reports found menthol cigarettes to
pose a public health risk above that seen with
non- menthol cigarettes,22–24 the FDA still has
not acted. The black community has been
abandoned at the federal level, leaving activ-
ists to seek local and state policy changes. So,
the question for me is: Given the mountains
of evidence, will anything push the federal
government to consider social justice and act
on its commitment to finally ban menthol
cigarettes and all flavoured cigars?25 26
The recent highly publicised killings of
black men and women, including George
Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor
and many others, brought to the forefront
1Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of California
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
2African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council,
San Francisco, California, USA
Correspondence to Dr Valerie Yerger, Social and
Behavioral Sciences, University of California San
Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143-0612, USA;
Valerie. Yerger@ucsf. edu
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of our nation’s conscience how pervasively
racism permeates everyday life. Whether one
is on the receiving or perpetuating end of
racist behaviours or if one benefits from or
is negatively impacted by racist policies, we
all recently watched how quickly the world
mobilised to support the Black Lives Matter
movement. Are we in a moment to leverage
this movement?
If menthol cigarettes are allowed to stay
in the marketplace, the lives of African
Americans and others remain at increased
risk. Conversely, removing these terrible
products will benefit not only the black
community but also other racial and ethnic
groups, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-
gender community, youth and those with
behavioural health issues, since these groups
also disproportionately smoke mentho-
lated cigarettes over non- mentholated ciga-
rettes.27–30 I ask that others stand with us to
repair a wrong done to the black community,
as we stand with you. There is simply no ethi-
cally acceptable reason to allow the tobacco
industry to continue using a flavouring that
makes it easier to start smoking and harder to
quit. Whether we work at the federal, state or
local level, we are empowered in our collec-
tive work to protect our communities from
our number one killer, a corporate industry
of federally adjudicated racketeers.31 This
paper provides us with added ammunition to
get that vital work done. It is long past time
for the FDA to get inoculated against what-
ever the hell is keeping it from getting these
deadly products out of the marketplace.
Contributors As the sole author, VY, I made
substantial contributions to the conception and design
of the work. I drafted the work and revised it critically
for important intellectual content. As the sole author,
I provided final approval of the version published and
am accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring
that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of the
work are appropriately investigated and resolved.
Funding The authors have not declared a specific
grant for this research from any funding agency in the
public, commercial or not- for- profit sectors.
Competing interests None declared.
Patient consent for publication Not applicable.
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September 7, 2022
To:Mayor Mary Casillas Salas, Councilmember Steve Padilla, Councilmember Andrea
Cardenas, Councilmember John McCann, and Councilmember Jill Galvez
From:The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC)
Re: End the Sale of Menthol Cigarettes and all Other Flavored Tobacco Products in Chula
Vista! No Exemptions: All Flavors, All Products at All Locations!
The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) strongly
encourages the Chula Vista City Council to end the sale of menthol Cigarettes and all flavored
tobacco products, with no exemptions. We are glad to see that the Council is considering this
issue. Frankly, this couldn’t come at a better time. We already know that 80% of youth, 12-17
start smoking using flavored cigarettes (Ambrose et al., 2015). Indeed, in the midst of the
ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, nothing could be more important than getting these products out
of our community. We already know that smokers are more susceptible to COVID infection
CDC, 2020). If the Council truly wants a healthier Chula Vista, and we believe that you do,
then it is imperative that menthol-flavored cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products be
prohibited. This will end the predatory marketing of these products that disproportionately
impact poorer communities, marginalized groups, youths, and communities of color.
Menthol the Ultimate Candy Flavor; It Helps the Poison Go Down Easier!
This is no minor matter.Menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco products are driving
tobacco-related deaths and diseases nationwide. While the use of non-flavored tobacco cigarettes
has been decreasing, the use of menthol cigarettes is on the rise, among youth and adults; among
Latinos, Blacks, and Whites (Villanti, 2016). Let’s be clear, the majority of women smokers
smoke menthol cigarettes; folks from the LGBTQ community disproportionately smoke these
products; 47% of Latino smokers prefer menthol cigarettes, with 62% of Puerto Rican smokers
using menthol; nearly 80% of Native Hawaiians; a majority of Filipinos; and a majority of
smokers with behavioral health issues smoke menthol cigarettes. Frankly, the most marginalized
groups disproportionately use these so-called “minty” products (CDC, 2010; Fallin, 2015;
Forbes, 2013; Delnevo, 2011; Hawaii State Dept. of Health, 2009; Euromonitor, 2008; Hickman,
2015).
Be appraised that 85% of African American adults and 94% of Black youth who smoke
are using menthol products (Giovino, 2013). These striking statistics arise from the predatory
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marketing of these products in the Black Community, where there are more advertisements,
more lucrative promotions, and most disturbing menthol cigarettes are cheaper in the Black
community compared to other communities (Henriksen et al., 2011; Seidenberg et al., 2010).
These predacious practices for the past 50 years have led to Black folks dying disproportionately
from heart attacks, lung cancer, strokes, and other tobacco-related diseases (RSG, 2014).
Take note that new research shows that menthol cigarettes were responsible for 1.5
million new smokers, 157,000 smoking-related premature deaths, and 1.5 million life-years
lost among African Americans from 1980–2018. While African Americans constitute 12%
of the total US population, these figures represent, respectively, a staggering 15%, 41%,
and 50% of the total menthol-related harm (Mendez & Le, 2021).
The Council should be aware that menthol is an anesthetic by definition, and as if to add
insult to injury, masks the harsh taste of tobacco and allows for deeper inhalation of toxins and
greater amounts of nicotine. The greater the nicotine intake, the greater the addiction. Hence, it
is no surprise menthol cigarette users find it harder to quit than non-menthol cigarette users (Ton
et al., 2015; Levy et al., 2011). The “cool refreshing taste of menthol” heralded by the tobacco
industry is just a guise; ultimately, menthol and all flavors allow the poisons in cigarettes and
cigarillos “to go down easier!”
Hookah: The Manipulation of Culture for Industry Profits!
While we have all become aware of the meteoric rise of E-Cigarette use, especially
among kids, another addictive product is growing in popularity: flavored shisha / Hookah. Let’s
not be fooled: passing tobacco smoke through water does nothing to stop the user from inhaling
all the toxins, nicotine, and cancer-causing chemicals associated with tobacco smoking. Let’s be
clear, Hookah is just as deadly as cigarettes, if not more. Studies show that in a single hookah
smoking session of 40 minutes, smokers consume 25 times the tar, 125 times the smoke 2.5
times the nicotine, and 10 times the carbon monoxide compared to smoking a cigarette (Primack
et al., 2016). Moreover, both patrons and employees at Hookah lounges are exposed to elevated
levels of 2nd hand smoke an already recognized cause of cancer (Zhou et al., 2016)
Then there is the fiction that Hookah smoking is a 1000-year-old tradition in the Middle
East. Look, tobacco only made its way to Europe some 500 years ago and only gradually made
its way to the Middle East 3 to 4 hundred years ago. Make no mistake about it, it’s the Hookah
Lounge owner’s manipulation of culture argument that is used to attract more business and
profits.Flavored shisha like Blue Mist, Irish Kiss, and Sex on the Beach has nothing to do
with Middle Eastern Culture. Once it was determined in the 1960s that smoking kills,
Islamic Leaders deemed tobacco, Hookah, and Shisha Forbidden. At bottom, Hookah
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lounges with their nightclub atmosphere have nothing to do with Middle Eastern Culture,
rather it’s all about the Benjamin’s! It’s not about getting rid of all hookahs or all tobacco
products, it's about getting rid of all flavors, at all places, in all products, period.
We Can’t Wait on the State or the FDA
The AATCLC is calling upon the City Council of Chula Vista to join a growing number
of cities, counties, and states around the country that are prohibiting, jurisdiction-wide, the sales
of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products. In June 2018, San Francisco voters
passed the first-ever citywide restriction on the sales of all flavored tobacco products, including
menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarette juices. This “strongest flavor ban law ever” was
rapidly replicated in numerous cities in California and around the country, including Oakland,
Alameda, Hayward, Fremont, Berkeley, and Sacramento, just to mention a few. Just recently,
the County of Sacramento adopted its own menthol and flavor restrictions. Today over 72
municipalities prohibit the sale of all menthol tobacco products including flavored e-juices
no-smoke.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/flavored-tobacco-product-sales.pdf Indeed, in June of
2020, the State of Massachusetts became the first state to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes
and all flavored tobacco products state-wide and in August of 2020 California followed suit and
became the second state to do so.With the tobacco industry forcing a referendum of SB 793,
now Prop 31, it becomes even more imperative that local jurisdictions take steps to protect their
citizenry. We can’t wait on the State, let’s take steps to make Chula Vista healthier now!
While it is important that the FDA finally began the rulemaking process in April of 2021
to remove menthol cigarettes and flavored little cigars from the marketplace, this process will
take years. First, the proposed rule was only made public in April of 2022. And we have just
come through a summer where the tobacco industry dragged out the comment period to August
of this year. We already know that 100,000’s of comments have been sent to the FDA, the
majority of them from the tobacco industry. Once the public comment is over, the “rule” is sent
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), whose review could take a number of months.
Once a final rule is made public and there is more public comment, the industry will sue to stop
the process from going forward. And may sue for numerous reasons. The bottom line is that we
can’t wait on the FDA. Cities like Chula Vista must take steps to protect the health of our
citizens, lives are at stake.
Who Are the Racists: The Tobacco Control Advocates or the Tobacco Industry?
Some groups funded by the tobacco industry insist that removing menthol cigarettes and
flavored little cigars would be taking away “our” cigarettes; we’d be discriminatory; racist. This
line of argumentation stands history on its head. As was pointed out earlier, it was and is the
tobacco industry that predatorily markets these products in the Black Community. The facts are
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these: there are more advertisements, more lucrative promotions, and most disturbing is that
menthol cigarettes are cheaper in the Black Community compared to other communities
Henriksen et al., 2011; Seidenberg et al., 2010). This is how these flavored death sticks became
our” cigarettes, they pushed them down our throats!
Still, other groups, spurred on and funded by the tobacco industry, have been spreading
falsehoods, stating that restricting the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco products,
including flavored e-juices will lead to the “criminalization” of particularly young Black men.
Nothing could be further from the truth. All ordinances adopted around the country would
prohibit the sale of flavored products, it would not prohibit the possession of these products.
The facts are that the adoption of menthol restrictions will not lead to police having any greater
interaction with any youth; it won’t be illegal to possess these products, just retailers cannot sell
them.
These same groups rail about “unintended consequences.” We respond: Look at the
Intended Consequences! As mentioned before, Black folks die disproportionately from
tobacco-related diseases of heart disease, lung cancer, and stroke compared to other racial and
ethnic groups. (RSG, 2014); menthol cigarettes and flavored little cigars are the agents of that
destruction. It is estimated that 45,000 Black folks die each year from tobacco-related diseases
RSG, 1998). In this regard, the Committee should remove all criminal penalties associated with
the purchase, use, and possession of all tobacco products. Decriminalize tobacco! Hold retail
owners responsible, not clerks, don’t punish kids!
The AATCLC
Formed in 2008, the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council is composed
of a cadre of dedicated community activists, academics, public health advocates, and
researchers. Even though based in California, we are national in our scope and reach. We have
partnered with community stakeholders, elected officials, and public health agencies, from
Chicago, Boston, and Minneapolis to Berkeley and San Francisco. Our work has shaped the
national discussion and direction of tobacco control policy, practices, and priorities, especially as
they affect the lives of Black Americans, African immigrant populations, and ultimately all
smokers. The AATCLC has been at the forefront in elevating the regulation of mentholated and
other flavored tobacco products on the national tobacco control agenda, including testifying at
the FDA hearings in 2010 and 2011 when the agency was first considering the removal of
menthol cigarettes from the marketplace. In November of 2019 we testified on Capitol Hill in
support of HR 2339 (The Pallone Bill), this bill would prohibit the manufacturing and sale of
menthol and all flavored tobacco products throughout the United States. This Bill was passed in
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the House of Representatives in February of 2020 but went nowhere in the Senate. In June of
2020 the
AATCLC along with its partner Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) filed a lawsuit against the
FDA for dragging their feet by leaving menthol on the marketplace with overwhelming scientific
evidence showing that it should be removed immediately. Subsequently and importantly the
American Medical Association (AMA) and the National Medical Association (NMA) have
joined the lawsuit as plaintiffs.
Call to Action!
Now is the time to adopt strong tobacco control measures that can protect our families.
We already know that menthol and flavors “make the poison go down easier.” Let’s not now
allow menthol to make COVID-19 go down easier too! The City Council needs to put the health
of Chula Vista at the forefront of their thoughts, not the interests and profits of the tobacco
industry, the vaping industry, and their surrogates. This is not the time for half-steps, like
continuing to allow these products to be sold in adult-only venues, rather it is time to take a
stand for the public’s health and say:No Selling of Menthol Cigarettes and All Other
Flavored Tobacco Products, including Flavored E-Juices and Flavored Hookah in Chula
Vista! Say “No”to the continued predatory marketing of menthol-flavored tobacco products to
our youth and say “Yes”to the health and welfare of our kids, who are the most vulnerable. Say
Yes” to the protection of all residents of Chula Vista.
We are all counting on you!
Sincerely,
Phillip Gardiner, Dr. P.H. Co-Chair AATCLC www.savingblacklives.org
Carol McGruder, Co-Chair AATCLC
Valerie Yerger, N.D., Co-Chair AATCLC
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Good morning,
Attached is a letter from the American Heart Association of Greater San Diego regarding the upcoming
flavored tobacco ordinance being heard next Tuesday (Agenda Item 8.2). This ordinance is a critical step
to protecting Chula Vista’s children, Communities of Color, and LGBTQ+ Community from nicotine
addiction and tobacco-related disease and death. We urge you to support this ordinance.
Thank you,
Chelsea Walczak Vircks, MPH, CHES
Senior Director, Community Impact
American Heart Association
9404 Genesee Ave, Suite 240
San Diego, CA 92037
O: 858.410.3848
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Emergencies don’t stop for COVID-19. Call 9-1-1 at the first sign of heart attack, stroke, or cardiac arrest
to save lives.
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September 8, 2022
Chula Vista City Council
Chula Vista City Hall
8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
Dear Mayor Salas and City Council Members,
The American Heart Association is deeply concerned with the high rates of tobacco use
among kids and adults driven by fruit, mint, and candy-flavored tobacco products. Ending
the sale of flavored tobacco gives Chula Vista the opportunity to protect all residents
including kids, communities of color, andthe LGBTQ+ community from the direeffects of
tobacco use and nicotine addiction. Therefore, weurge you to end the sale of all flavored
tobacco products, without exemptions.
With nearly 24 percent of high school studentsnow reporting tobacco use, the need for a
strong policy ending the sale of flavored tobacco is clear. The tobacco industry is actively
and aggressively working to addict new users with easy access to minty, sweet and
candy-flavored tobacco products. All flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes,
menthol cigarettes, and cigars come in kid-friendly flavors and are highly addicting.
Cigarette smoking is still the leading cause of preventable disease anddeath in the United
States, claiming on average 480,000 lives each year. Smoking increases the risk for heart
disease and stroke and the risk for blood clots. The best way to prevent tobacco-related
illness and death is to prevent people fromstarting to smoke in the first place. Ending the
sale of flavored tobacco products will reduce access to the products that are the tobacco
industry’s key strategy for targeting and addicting new smokers.
Although Senate Bill 793 passed with bipartisan support and a signature from the
Governor in 2020, tobacco companies spent more than $20 million to place thelaw on hold
until the next statewide general election. Chula Vista kids can’t wait to be protected - local
action will protect the community now and address the urgent issue of youth tobacco use.
Every day we delay is a day that Big Tobacco will use mint, fruit, and candy-flavored
tobacco to addict more life-long customers.
Over 120 communities across California protect their residents from nicotine addiction and
tobacco-related death and disease by prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products.
Chula Vista kids deserve these same protections. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Juli Moran, MBA
Chair, Board of Directors
Greater San Diego Division, American Heart Association
Greater San Diego Division
9404 Genesee Avenue
Suite 240
San Diego, CA 92037
Board of Directors
2022-2023
Chair of the Board
Juli Moran Thirtle, MBA
Deloitte
President of the Board
Ramón Hernandez, DrPH, MPH
UC San Diego
Immediate Past-Chair
Yameeka J. Williams, FACHE
Kaiser Permanente
Immediate Past-President
Robert Stein, MD, FACC, FAHA
Graybill Medical Group
Directors-at-Large
Debbie Day, MBA
Nancy Greengold, MD, MBA
Natalie Hawryluk, PhD
Andrew Ho, MD, FACC
Steven Hooker, PhD
Tommy Le, MHA
Joe Lo Duca, MBA, MPH
Gene Ma, MD, FACEP
Linda Naviaux Niggli
Ajay Srivastava, MD
Ernesto Villanueva, EdD
Matthew Zubiller
David Zumaya, MS
Executive Director
Jessica Newmyer
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From: Rima Khoury <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 10:29 AM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Chula Vista Flavored Tobacco Ban Agenda # 8.2 - Hookah Exemption
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers,
My name is Rima S. Khoury and I am General Counsel for Fumari, a premium hookah tobacco
manufacturer located in San Diego City and one of the founding members of the National Hookah
Community Association which was established to protect and preserve the cultural tradition of
hookah. https://www.nationalhookah.com/
Thank you for exempting the nearly thousand year cultural tradition of hookah at in the City of Chula
Vista.
Please see presentation link below for your consideration.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SvmoLKgKKm81TDzBv0P3cQdDovhJj5srvHis2JpzccA/present?
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There is no teen hookah epidemic. The FDA and CDC reports have made it clear that hookah is not the
problem with youth. According to the CDC 2021 survey, current hookah use among high school students
is less than 1% at 0.8%, and this number has been going down over the last decade.
The FDA recently stated in their Guidance for the Industry dated April 2020 that although data shows
that flavored tobacco entice youth, that such data does NOT appear to raise comparably urgent public
health concerns with youth usage of hookah products because the lower prevalence of youth use of
these products suggests that they do NOT appear to be as appealing to youth at this time. Emphasis
added. See page 30 in attached.
If the goal is to protect kids, this would not be achieved by banning hookah as kids are not using hookah
according to these reliable sources. If hookah is banned, there will be a disproportionate impact on
Middle Eastern, Persian, Turkish, Indian, Armenian, and North African minority communities and
minority owned businesses who are still struggling due to COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/youth_data/tobacco_use/index.htm#:~:text=
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Hookahs are not being confiscated in schools. Hookahs are 3 feet tall and cannot be easily concealed in
your pocket or backpack like vape. Hookahs take 25 – 30 minutes to set up and need hot coals,
therefore it cannot be smoked during recess in the bathroom at school. Hookah’s cost over $200 for all
the ten parts and accessories, making it out of reach for most kids.
Hookah is not the problem.
Yet hookah has become collateral damage in the war against vape. Hookah is not vape. Hookah has
been practiced for nearly a thousand years by Persians, Arabs, Armenians, Turks, Indians, North
Africans, and other minority groups many of which have immigrated to America and still practice their
cultural traditions. Hookah is the center piece of social gatherings and is often offered to guests as a
sign of hospitality and respect.
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Many immigrant small business owners have built their business doing what they know from their home
country. Often times they work 20 hour days, seven days a week to support multiple generations of
their family. Banning hookah has crippled these immigrant small business owners who are already
struggling due to COVID-19. Thank you for proposing a reasonable regulation that addresses youth
usage and access to flavored vape. Many of these business owners that have been operating legally for
years are happy to work with law makers to address youth access issues verses losing their livelihood as
hookah lounges and retailer owners often have several years remaining on their leases and have
personally guaranteed their leases. If hookah were banned they would not only lose their business, but
their homes and no longer be able to support their family and extended family.
A tobacco flavor ban is a ban on hookah because it only comes in flavors. Even hundreds of years ago
hookah was made with molasses and honey which is still the case today.
The federal government is doing a lot to address youth access and usage of flavored tobacco
products. At the end of 2019 the federal government passed a 21 and over minimum for tobacco
products across all fifty states, called Tobacco-21. In addition, in February 2020 the FDA passed an e-
cigg ban on flavored e-cartridges. September 9, 2020 was the FDA deadline for all vape and hookah
products to be accepted for FDA review through PMTA or SE applications, after which any products
without FDA authorization will be unlawfully on the market and their products seized and injunctions
restricting sales will be issued along with fines and penalties. Currently, FDA has issued approximately
six million refusals or Marketing Denial Orders for these applications. Furthermore, the FDA announced
that they will be banning menthol and flavored cigars. The federal government is addressing the youth
access issue and also providing legislation across the board, eliminating the patchwork of laws from city
to city and closing loop holes for bad actors to skirt the law.
Moreover, Hookah has been exempted from the California State flavored tobacco ban, SB793, because
of its cultural significance and that it is fundamentally different from vape. Please see attached video of
Senator Hill, author of the bill, explaining why hookah was exempted from SB793 at the Senate
Appropriations hearing on June 25th, 2020. Senator Hill learned the difference between vape and
hookah and understood that hookah was not the problem and took steps to exempt it due to its cultural
significance.
SB793, which, as amended and revised, prohibits the sale of all flavored tobacco products and flavored
tobacco product enhancers, exempting hookah tobacco, cigars with a wholesale price of $12.00 or
more, loose leaf pipe tobacco was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on August 28, 2020. SB793 was
referendized and is on the November 2022 general election ballot as Prop 31.
Please see the hookah exemption language from SB793 below:
c) Subdivision (b) does not apply to the sale of flavored shisha tobacco products by a hookah tobacco
retailer if all of the following conditions are met:
1) The hookah tobacco retailer has a valid license to sell tobacco products issued pursuant to Chapter 2
commencing with Section 22971.7) of Division 8.6 of the Business and Professions Code.
2) The hookah tobacco retailer does not permit any person under 21 years of age to be present or enter
the premises at any time.
3) The hookah tobacco retailer shall operate in accordance with all relevant state and local laws relating
to the sale of tobacco products.
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4) If consumption of tobacco products is allowed on the premises of the hookah tobacco retailer, the
hookah tobacco retailer shall operate in accordance with all state and local laws relating to the
consumption of tobacco products on the premises of a tobacco retailer, including, but not limited to,
Section 6404.5 of the Labor Code.
SB793 balances the interests of law makers by addressing youth access and usage of flavored tobacco
products, while protecting the cultural tradition of hookah. The SB793 hookah exemption limits sales to
21 and over establishments, meaning you have to be 21 and over to enter a retail establishment or
lounge in order to purchase hookah and requires these establishments to comply with local and state
laws. This shows that law makers can reach their regulatory goals without creating unintended
consequences like eliminating the rich cultural tradition of hookah.
We thank the City of Chula Vista for proposing a flavor ban that exempts hookah just as the State of
Massachusetts and soon California, Denver, CO; and the following California Cities: Los Angeles City, San
Jose, Elk Grove, Walnut Creek, West Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Irvine, Long Beach, Encinitas, San
Diego City and County, El Cajon, Ventura, Pleasant Hill, Redwood City and Culver City have done. Please
feel free to contact me with any questions or to discuss further.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qlUH3hmvUc
The Culture of Hookah | An Exploration of History and Tradition
RIMA KHOURY, ESQ.
GENERAL COUNSEL
619) 331-3535 EXT. 723
FUMARI INC.
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SB 793 Hookah Exemption Senator Hill Video:
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Enforcement Priorities for
Electronic Nicotine Delivery
Systems (ENDS) and Other
Deemed Products on the Market
Without Premarket
Authorization (Revised)*
This is a revision to the first edition of this guidance, which issued in January 2020.
Guidance for Industry
Comments may be submitted at any time for Agency consideration. Electronic comments may be
submitted to https://www.regulations.gov. Alternatively, submit written comments to the
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane,
Room 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with docket number
FDA-2019-D-0661.
For questions regarding this guidance, contact the Center for Tobacco Products at (Tel) 1-877-
CTP-1373 (1-877-287-1373) Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET.
Additional copies are available online at https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/products-
guidance-regulations/rules-regulations-and-guidance. You may send an e-mail request to
SmallBiz.Tobacco@fda.hhs.gov to receive an electronic copy of this guidance. You may send a
request for hard copies to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Tobacco Products,
Attn: Office of Small Business Assistance, Document Control Center, Bldg. 71, Rm. G335,
10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20993-2000.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Tobacco Products
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Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 2
II. BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................... 3
A. Statutory and Regulatory History ................................................................................................ 3
B. FDA Response to Evidence of Increasing Youth Use of ENDS Products ................................. 6
III. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................. 9
IV. ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES REGARDING CERTAIN ENDS PRODUCTS
ON THE MARKET WITHOUT PREMARKET AUTHORIZATION .................... 10
A. Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 10
B. Data Show Substantial Increase in Youth Use of ENDS Products, Particularly Certain
Flavored, Cartridge-Based ENDS Products .............................................................................. 11
C. Additional Relevant Considerations .......................................................................................... 17
D. Enforcement Priorities for ENDS Products ............................................................................... 18
1. Any flavored, cartridge-based ENDS product (other than a tobacco- or menthol-
flavored product) ....................................................................................................... 19
2. All other ENDS products without adequate measures to prevent minors’ access .... 21
3. Any ENDS product that is targeted to minors or whose marketing is likely to
promote use of ENDS by minors .............................................................................. 24
4. Any ENDS product that is offered for sale in the United States after
September 9, 2020 ..................................................................................................... 27
E. Avoiding a “Black Market” ........................................................................................................ 28
V. PREMARKET REVIEW FOR OTHER DEEMED NEW TOBACCO
PRODUCTS .................................................................................................................... 29
APPENDIX A – SIGNIFICANT COMMENTS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO
MARCH 2019 DRAFT GUIDANCE AND FDA RESPONSES ..............................................30
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Enforcement Priorities for
Electronic Nicotine Delivery
Systems (ENDS) and Other
Deemed Products on the Market
Without Premarket
Authorization (Revised)
Guidance for Industry1
1 This guidance was prepared by the Office of Compliance and Enforcement, Office of Health Communication and
Education, Office of Regulations, and Office of Science in the Center for Tobacco Products at FDA.
This guidance represents the current thinking of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) on
this topic. It does not establish any rights for any person and is not binding on FDA or the public. You
can use an alternative approach if it satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.
To discuss an alternative approach, contact the FDA staff responsible for this guidance as listed on the
title page.
I. INTRODUCTION
This guidance document describes how we intend to prioritize our enforcement resources with
regard to the marketing of certain deemed tobacco products that do not have premarket
authorization.2
2 As with FDA’s prior compliance policies on deemed new tobacco products that do not have premarket
authorization, this guidance document does not apply to any deemed product that was not on the market on August
8, 2016.
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For ENDS products marketed without FDA authorization, FDA intends to prioritize enforcement
against:
Any flavored, cartridge-based ENDS product (other than a tobacco- or menthol-flavored
ENDS product);
All other ENDS products for which the manufacturer has failed to take (or is failing to
take) adequate measures to prevent minors’ access; and
Any ENDS product that is targeted to minors or whose marketing is likely to promote use
of ENDS by minors.3
3 For purposes of this Final Guidance, FDA’s use of the term “minor” refers to individuals under the age of 21. This
is consistent with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 1865), signed into law on December 20,
2019, which included a provision amending section 906(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase
the federal minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21, and adding a provision that it is unlawful for
any retailer to sell a tobacco product to any person younger than 21 years of age. In addition, FDA is working to
update our regulations within 180 days, consistent with the timeline set forth in the law.
Further, FDA intends to prioritize enforcement of any ENDS product that is offered for sale after
September 9, 2020, and for which the manufacturer has not submitted a premarket application
or after a negative action by FDA on a timely submitted application).
This guidance does not in any way alter the fact that it is illegal to market any new tobacco
product without premarket authorization. FDA is continuously evaluating new information and
adjusting its enforcement priorities in light of the best available data, and it will continue to do so
with respect to these products. FDA will take appropriate action regarding tobacco products that
are marketed without premarket authorization, including as warranted based on changed
circumstances, new information, or to better address minors’ use of those products.
FDA’s guidance documents, including this guidance, do not establish legally enforceable
responsibilities. Instead, guidances describe the Agency’s current thinking on a topic and should
be viewed only as recommendations, unless specific regulatory or statutory requirements are
cited. The use of the word should in Agency guidances means that something is suggested or
recommended, but not required.
II. BACKGROUND
A. Statutory and Regulatory History
The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) (Public
Law 111-31) granted FDA the authority to regulate the manufacture, marketing, and
distribution of cigarettes, cigarette tobacco, roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco, and smokeless
tobacco products to protect the public health and to reduce tobacco use by minors. The
Tobacco Control Act also gave FDA the authority to issue regulations deeming other
products that meet the statutory definition of a tobacco product4
4 21 U.S.C 321(rr) (section 201(rr) of the FD&C Act).
to be subject to chapter IX of
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 387 through 387u)
section 901(b) of the FD&C Act).
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In accordance with that authority, on May 10, 2016, FDA issued a final rule deeming all
products that meet the statutory definition of a tobacco product, except accessories of deemed
tobacco products, to be subject to FDA’s tobacco product authority. This included electronic
nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), cigars, waterpipe (hookah) tobacco, pipe tobacco,
nicotine gels, and dissolvables that were not already subject to the FD&C Act (81 FR 28974
at 28976 (May 10, 2016)).
The requirements in Chapter IX of the FD&C Act now apply to deemed products.
Particularly relevant to this guidance is section 910, which imposes certain premarket-review
requirements for “new tobacco products”—i.e., those that were not commercially marketed in
the United States as of February 15, 2007. Accordingly, after the rule’s effective date,
deemed new tobacco products were required to obtain premarket authorization under Section
910. Deemed new tobacco products that remain on the market without marketing
authorization are marketed unlawfully in contravention of the Tobacco Control Act. Through
the premarket review process, FDA conducts a science-based evaluation to determine
whether a new tobacco product meets the applicable statutory standard for marketing
authorization—for example, whether the product is appropriate for the protection of public
health with respect to the risks and benefits to the population as a whole, including users and
nonusers, and taking into account, among other things, the likelihood that those who do not
use tobacco products will start using them.
The preamble to the May 10, 2016, final deeming rule explained that FDA intended to defer
enforcement for failure to have premarket authorization during two compliance periods
related to premarket review: one for submission and FDA receipt of applications and one for
obtaining premarket authorization. The first compliance period depended on the type of
application. The compliance date was 12 months from the effective date of the rule for
substantial equivalence exemption requests (EX REQs), 18 months for substantial
equivalence reports (SE Reports), and 24 months for premarket tobacco applications
PMTAs). In addition, the preamble explained that under the second compliance period:
Unless FDA has issued an order denying or refusing to accept the submission,
products for which timely premarket submissions have been submitted will be subject
to a continued compliance period for 12 months after the initial compliance period
described previously. For such products, FDA does not intend to initiate enforcement
for failure to have premarket authorization during this continued compliance period.5
5 81 FR at 29011.
The preamble further explained that this compliance policy did not apply to any new tobacco
product that was not on the market on August 8, 2016. Significantly, this policy did not
confer lawful marketing status on new tobacco products being marketed without the
necessary premarket authorization.
In May 2017, FDA published a guidance document, Three-Month Extension of Certain Tobacco
Product Compliance Deadlines Related to the Final Deeming Rule, under which the Agency, as
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a matter of enforcement discretion, stated its intention to defer enforcement for an additional
three months for all future compliance dates for requirements under the final deeming rule.
In July 2017, FDA announced a new comprehensive plan for tobacco and nicotine regulation that
would serve as a multi-year roadmap in an effort to significantly reduce tobacco-related disease
and death. Prior to this announcement, nationally representative data suggested that youth use of
e-cigarettes had declined beginning in 2016.6
6 Jamal, A., A. Gentzke, S.S. Hu, et al., “Tobacco Use Among Middle and High School Students — United States,
2011–2016,” Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 66:597–603, 2017, available at:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6623a1.htm.
The comprehensive plan was announced in part to
afford the Agency time to explore clear and meaningful measures to make combustible tobacco
products less toxic, less appealing, and less addictive. One aspect of the plan involved striking a
balance between regulation and encouraging development of innovative tobacco products that
may be less harmful than cigarettes. The Agency announced that it planned to issue an updated
compliance policy further deferring some enforcement timelines described in the final deeming
rule.
In accordance with this comprehensive plan, in August 2017, FDA announced an extension
of the period during which it did not intend to initiate enforcement action for premarket
review requirements under the final deeming rule (“August 2017 Compliance Policy”) for
deemed tobacco products that were on the market on August 8, 2016. This revised policy
stated that, for these products, FDA did not intend to initiate enforcement regarding
submitting EX REQs, SE Reports, and PMTAs for newly regulated combusted tobacco
products (such as most cigars) until August 8, 2021, and FDA did not intend to initiate
enforcement regarding EX REQs, SE Reports, and PMTAs for newly regulated
noncombusted tobacco products (such as most ENDS products) until August 8, 2022. In
addition, FDA revised the compliance policy relating to the period after FDA receipt of EX
REQs, SE Reports, and PMTAs for deemed tobacco products that were on the market on
August 8, 2016. FDA stated that, under this policy, it intended to continue deferring
enforcement until the Agency rendered a decision on an application (i.e., issuance of: a
Marketing Order; a No Marketing Order; a Refuse to File; or a Refuse to Accept) or the
application was withdrawn.
In March 2018, the August 2017 Compliance Policy was challenged in the U.S. District Court
for the District of Maryland, and on May 15, 2019, the court issued an order that vacated the
guidance.7
7 American Academy of Pediatrics, et al. v. Food and Drug Administration, et al., 379 F. Supp. 3d 461, 496 (D. Md.
2019).
On July 12, 2019, the court issued a further order directing FDA to require that
premarket authorization applications for all new—i.e., not “grandfathered”8
8 A “grandfathered” product is one that was on the market as of February 15, 2007. Guidance, Establishing That a
Tobacco Product Was Commercially Marketed in the United States as of February 15, 2007, dated September 2014,
available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/123544/download.
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products be submitted to the Agency within 10 months, by May 12, 2020, and providing for a
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pending FDA review.9
9 American Academy of Pediatrics, et al. v. Food and Drug Administration, et al., No. 8:18-cv-883 (PWG), 2019
WL 3067492, at *7 (D. Md. July 12, 2019) (Dkt. No. 127). The court has granted intervention to vapor industry
trade associations for purposes of appealing the court’s decision and remedies order. See American Academy of
Pediatrics, et al. v. Food and Drug Administration, et al., No. 8:18-cv-883 (PWG), Dkt. No. 154 (Oct. 2, 2019). An
appeal is pending. See American Academy of Pediatrics v. Cigar Ass’n of America, Nos. 19-2130, -2132, -2198, -
2242 (4th Cir.).
The court subsequently clarified that its order did not restrict FDA’s
authority to enforce the premarket review provisions against deemed products, or categories of
deemed products, prior to the submission date or during the one-year review period.10
10 American Academy of Pediatrics, et al. v. Food and Drug Administration, et al., Case No. 8:18-cv-883 (PWG),
D. Md. Aug. 12, 2019), Dkt. No. 132.
On April
22, 2020, the court granted a motion for a 120-day extension (until September 9, 2020) in light of
the global outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus.11
11 American Academy of Pediatrics, et al. v. Food and Drug Administration, et al., Case No. 8:18-cv-883 (PWG),
D. Md. Apr. 22, 2020), Dkt. No. 182.
As required by the
court’s order, deemed new tobacco products on the market as of August 8, 2016, for which
premarket authorization applications are not filed by September 9, 2020, are subject to FDA
enforcement actions, in the Agency’s discretion.12
12 American Academy of Pediatrics, et al. v. Food and Drug Administration, et al., No. 8:18-cv-883 (PWG), 2019
WL 3067492, at *7 (D. Md. July 12, 2019) (Dkt. No. 127).
B. FDA Response to Evidence of Increasing Youth Use of ENDS Products
In late 2017, FDA started to see a marked increase in complaints about ENDS products. FDA
initiated an investigation of these complaints, the majority of which pertained to minors’ access
to and use of these products. This new information indicated an alarming increase in the use of
ENDS products by middle and high school students. In April 2018, FDA conducted a
nationwide undercover enforcement effort that resulted in FDA issuing 56 warning letters to
online retailers and 6 civil money penalty (CMP) complaints to retail establishments related to
the illegal sales of certain ENDS products to minors. In addition, FDA sent an official request
for information to manufacturers of certain ENDS products commonly used by minors requiring
them to submit documents to facilitate the Agency’s understanding of the reported high rates of
youth use and the particular youth appeal of these products. FDA also took measures to address
the sale of ENDS products to minors online by contacting eBay to raise concerns over several
listings on its website. This resulted in listings for these ENDS products being removed from
eBay.
In May 2018, FDA issued 17 warning letters to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for
selling e-liquids with labeling and/or advertising that resemble kid-friendly food products, such
as juice boxes, candy, or cookies. The warning letters stated that failure to correct violations
may result in FDA initiating further action such as seizure or injunctive relief. Of these warning
letters, 13 were issued as part of a joint action with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
On September 12, 2018, FDA announced a series of enforcement and other regulatory actions
related to the labeling and advertising of ENDS products, including that it had conducted
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nationwide, undercover investigations of brick-and-mortar and online stores over the summer of
2018 and issued more than 1,300 warning letters and CMP complaints to retailers who illegally
sold ENDS products to minors. FDA also issued 12 warning letters to online retailers that were
selling misleadingly labeled and/or advertised e-liquids resembling kid-friendly food products
such as candy and cookies.
In addition, on September 12, 2018, FDA issued letters to five ENDS product manufacturers,
requesting each company to submit a plan describing how it would address minors’ access to and
use of its products.
In response to the September 12th letters to industry, manufacturers described safeguards that
they could implement to help to restrict minors’ access to ENDS products sold at brick and
mortar retailers and online. Examples of potential safeguards included:
Establishing or enhancing programs, such as mystery shopper programs, to monitor
retailer compliance with age-verification and sales restrictions;
Establishing and enforcing contractual penalties for contracted retailers that sell
tobacco products to youth;
Using age-verification technology to better restrict access to the manufacturer’s
website, such as through independent, third-party age- and identity-verification
services that compare customer information against third-party data sources; and
Limiting the quantity of ENDS products that a customer may purchase within a given
period of time.
In conjunction with issuing the September 2018 letters, FDA announced in September 2018 that
the Agency was considering whether, in light of current information, it would be appropriate to
revisit the August 2017 Compliance Policy, which could result in withdrawing or revising the
policy with respect to certain flavored products that may be contributing to the rise in youth use
and having firms “remove some or all of [these] products . . . until they receive premarket
authorization and otherwise meet all of their obligations under the law.”13
13 FDA takes new steps to address epidemic of youth e-cigarette use, including a historic action against more than
1,300 retailers and 5 major manufacturers for their roles perpetuating youth access (Sept. 11, 2018), available at:
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-takes-new-steps-address-epidemic-youth-e-cigarette-
use-including-historic-action-against-more.
Following the
September 12th letters and announcement, FDA repeatedly publicly discussed14
14 See, e.g., Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on proposed new steps to protect youth by
preventing access to flavored tobacco products and banning menthol in cigarettes, available at:
https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm625884.htm; Scudder, L., “Vaping and E-
Cigarettes in Kids: An Unprecedented Epidemic,” Medscape, January 28, 2019, available at:
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/908077?faf=1.
the fact that these
compliance timelines were under reconsideration and solicited the view of stakeholders—
including manufacturers, retail associations, and public interest organizations.15
15 See, e.g., FDA Public Calendar – Meeting With FDA Officials, available at: https://www.fda.gov/news-
events/fda-meetings-conferences-and-workshops/public-calendar-meetings-fda-officials (noting meetings held on
October 11, 16, 18, 29 and 30 of 2018; November 13, 2018; and December 19, 2018); February 6, 2019 Letters sent
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Since the effective date of the Deeming Rule in August 2016, FDA has issued more than 10,000
warning letters and more than 1,400 CMP complaints to retailers for the sale of ENDS products
to minors. Specifically, from April 2018 through August 2019, FDA issued over 6,000 warning
letters and more than 1,000 CMP complaints to retailers for the sale of ENDS products to
minors. Since May 2018, FDA has also issued over 40 warning letters to manufacturers,
distributors, and retailers for selling e-liquids with false or misleading labeling and/or advertising
that resemble kid-friendly products. In June 2019, the Agency issued joint FDA/FTC warning
letters to four e-liquid manufacturers for violations related to online posts by social media
influencers on the companies’ behalf. In September 2019, FDA issued a warning letter to an
ENDS manufacturer for marketing unauthorized modified risk tobacco products, including in
outreach to youth.16
16 For more information, please see https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-warns-juul-labs-
marketing-unauthorized-modified-risk-tobacco-products-including-outreach-youth.
FDA will continue to use all available tools to prevent youth use of all
tobacco products, including ENDS products.
In 2018, FDA continued to receive information underscoring the problem of youth use of ENDS
products. Current e-cigarette use had increased considerably among U.S. middle and high school
students during 2017–2018, reversing a decline in e-cigarette use that had been observed in
recent years and increasing overall tobacco product use in 2018. Specifically, among high
school students, current e-cigarette use had increased by 78 percent in the past year (from 11.7
percent in 2017 to 20.8 percent in 2018, p<0.001), while among middle school students, current
e-cigarette use had increased by 48 percent (from 3.3 percent in 2017 to 4.9 percent in 2018, p =
0.001).17
17 Cullen, K.A., B.K. Ambrose, A.S. Gentzke, et al., “Notes from the Field: Increase in e-cigarette use and any
tobacco product use among middle and high school students – United States, 2011-2018,” Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report, 67(45);1276-1277, 2018.
Frequent use among high school students (defined as use on 20 of the past 30 days)
also had increased, from 20.0 percent in 2017 to 27.7 percent in 2018 (p = 0.008).18
18 Id.
Data from
this study, as well as the concerns described above, prompted FDA to issue a draft guidance,
Modifications to Compliance Policy for Certain Deemed Tobacco Products” (“March 2019
Draft Guidance”), regarding the continued marketing of deemed tobacco products that have not
obtained premarket authorization, and to call on industry to do more to keep their products out of
the hands of minors.
In 2019, two of the largest surveys of tobacco use among youth found that e-cigarette use has hit
the highest levels ever recorded. As detailed in Section IV below, data from both the National
Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) and the Monitoring the Future (MTF) Study have documented a
continued increase in youth use of ENDS products and further underscored the magnitude of the
problem. These data, information conveyed to FDA in comments to the March 2019 Draft
Guidance, and concern about health and safety issues connected to these products—e.g., the
to JUUL Labs, Inc. and Altria Group Inc., requesting meetings to discuss concerns related youth addiction to
tobacco products, available at: https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/rules-regulations-and-guidance/ctp-letters-
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harmful effects of nicotine on adolescent brain development, as well as battery explosions with
ENDS products—continue to inform FDA’s serious public health concerns regarding the sale of
these products without premarket authorization. Repeated exposure to nicotine during
adolescence induces long-lasting changes in brain regions involved in addiction, attention,
learning, and memory.
Furthermore, as of December 17, 2019, there have been approximately 2,506 reported cases of
hospitalizations for lung injuries associated with use of vaping products (“hospitalized EVALI
patients”), including 54 confirmed deaths.19
19 See Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use, or
Vaping,” available at https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html#latest-
outbreak-information.
Working closely with other federal and state
agencies, FDA has not been able to determine the cause of this outbreak. It appears that most of
the patients impacted by these illnesses reported using THC-containing products, with evidence
suggesting that additive agents, specifically Vitamin E, may play a causative role. In many of
the cases, individuals reported using multiple products, including some with nicotine. Many
different substances and product sources are still under investigation.
Although this guidance does not address products that are not tobacco products, the outbreak of
lung injuries associated with use of vaping products illustrates public health and safety concerns
that may arise for products for which information related to product safety and health impact are
lacking and affirms the importance of the premarket review process, as contemplated by the
Tobacco Control Act, to scientifically evaluate products based on a public health standard.
Accordingly, FDA is issuing this Final Guidance to communicate its enforcement priorities with
respect to ENDS products. FDA’s decision to exercise its enforcement authorities with respect
to particular products will be determined on a case-by-case basis, informed by the enforcement
priorities described in this Final Guidance and any other relevant factors.20
20 See Heckler v. Chaney, 470 U.S. 821, 835 (1985) (providing that the FD&C Act’s enforcement provisions commit
broad discretion to the Secretary to decide how and when they should be exercised).
III. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this guidance, FDA intends to use the following definitions:
Cartridge-based ENDS products are a type of ENDS product that consists of, includes, or
involves a cartridge or pod that holds liquid that is to be aerosolized through product use. For
purposes of this definition, a cartridge or pod is any small, enclosed unit (sealed or unsealed)
designed to fit within or operate as part of an electronic nicotine delivery system.21
21 An example of products that would not be captured by this definition include completely self-contained,
disposable products.
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (or ENDS) include devices, components, and/or parts that
deliver aerosolized e-liquid when inhaled. For example, FDA considers vapes or vape pens,
personal vaporizers, e-cigarettes, cigalikes, e-pens, e-hookahs, e-cigars, and e-pipes to be ENDS.
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E-liquids are a type of ENDS product and generally refer to liquid nicotine and nicotine-
containing e-liquids (i.e., liquid nicotine combined with colorings, flavorings, and/or other
ingredients). Liquids that do not contain nicotine or other material made or derived from tobacco,
but that are intended or reasonably expected to be used with or for the human consumption of a
tobacco product, may be components or parts and, therefore, subject to FDA’s tobacco control
authorities.
Label means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon the immediate container of any
article. Section 201(k) of the FD&C Act.
Labeling means all labels and other written, printed, or graphic matter (1) upon any article or any
of its containers or wrappers, or (2) accompanying such article. Section 201(m) of the FD&C
Act.
New tobacco product means (1) any tobacco product (including those products in test markets)
that was not commercially marketed in the United States as of February 15, 2007; or (2) any
modification (including a change in design, any component, any part, or any constituent,
including a smoke constituent, or in the content, delivery or form of nicotine, or any other
additive or ingredient) of a tobacco product where the modified product was commercially
marketed in the United States after February 15, 2007. Section 910(a) of the FD&C Act.
Tobacco product means any product made or derived from tobacco that is intended for human
consumption, including any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product (except for raw
materials other than tobacco used in manufacturing a component, part, or accessory of a tobacco
product). The term “tobacco product” does not mean an article that under the FD&C Act is a
drug (section 201(g)(1) (21 U.S.C 321(g)(1))), a device (section 201(h)), or a combination
product (section 503(g) (21 U.S.C 353(g))). Section 201(rr) of the FD&C Act.
IV. ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES REGARDING CERTAIN ENDS PRODUCTS ON
THE MARKET WITHOUT PREMARKET AUTHORIZATION
A. Overview
The Tobacco Control Act provides that new tobacco products (i.e., non-grandfathered products)
may not legally be marketed without premarket authorization. Accordingly, all deemed new
tobacco products on the market without authorization are illegally marketed products.
Beginning February 6, 2020, FDA intends to prioritize enforcement of the premarket review
requirements for certain ENDS products, including against retailers selling such products.
Specifically, FDA intends to prioritize enforcement against:
1) Flavored, cartridge-based ENDS products (except for tobacco- or menthol-flavored
products);
2) All other ENDS products for which the manufacturer has failed to take (or is failing to
take) adequate measures to prevent minors’ access; and
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3)Any ENDS products targeted to, or whose marketing is likely to promote use by,
minors.
In addition, FDA intends to prioritize enforcement of any ENDS product that is offered for sale
in the United States after September 9, 2020, and for which the manufacturer has not submitted a
premarket application (or after a negative action by FDA on a timely submitted application).22
22 We note that FDA would be enforcing the priorities discussed in Section IV of this guidance regardless of the
court’s decision in the AAP case. As discussed in this Final Guidance, FDA is implementing this policy to address
the alarming increase in youth use of ENDS products as well as other recent health and safety issues regarding such
products.
FDA will make enforcement decisions on a case-by-case basis, recognizing that it is unable, as a
practical matter, to take enforcement action against every illegally marketed tobacco product,
and that it needs to make the best use of Agency resources. This guidance does not in any way
alter the fact that it is illegal to market any new tobacco product without premarket authorization,
or to sell any tobacco product to minors. The Agency also retains discretion to pursue
enforcement action at any time against any deemed new tobacco product marketed without
premarket authorization, regardless of whether it falls within one of these categories of
enforcement priorities.
B. Data Show Substantial Increase in Youth Use of ENDS Products, Particularly Certain
Flavored, Cartridge-Based ENDS Products
At the time FDA issued the August 2017 Compliance Policy to announce changes in its approach
to enforcement regarding premarket authorization (as described in the preamble to the final
deeming rule), data from the 2016 NYTS showed a decrease in prevalence of current e-cigarette
use (i.e., past 30-day use) among high school students, from 16 percent in 2015 to 11.3 percent in
2016.23
23 Jamal, A., A. Gentzke, S.S. Hu, et al., “Tobacco Use Among Middle and High School Students — United States,
2011–2016,” Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 66:597–603, 2017, available at:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6623a1.htm.
Results from the 2017 NYTS later confirmed that in regards to youth use there was no
statistically significant rise at the time, with data suggesting that high school student use had
leveled off between 2016 (11.3 percent)24
24 Id.
and 2017 (11.7 percent).25
25 Wang, T.W., A. Gentzke, S. Sharapova, et al., “Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students –
United States, 2011-2017,” Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 67:629-633, 2018, available at:
http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6722a3.
However, multiple survey results over the past several years demonstrate that there is significant
initiation by youth. The recent surge in youth use of ENDS products has caused us to reevaluate
our July 2017 assessment and to modify our enforcement priorities for ENDS products. Recent
data show an alarming increase in youth use of ENDS products in the past two years. They also
show youth are more likely to use certain flavored, cartridge-based ENDS products.
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Overall, data showed that ENDS product use more than doubled among middle school and high
school students from 2017 to 2019.26
26 Miech R, L. Johnston, P.M. O’Malley, et al., “Trends in adolescent vaping, 2017–2019,” New England Journal of
Medicine, 381:1490-1491, 2019; DOI:10.1056/NEJMc1910739.
Data from MTF showed that from 2017 to 2018, current
past 30-day) e-cigarette use significantly increased from 6.6 percent to 10.4 percent among 8th
graders (a 58 percent increase), 13.1 percent to 21.7 percent among 10th graders (a 66 percent
increase), and 16.6 percent to 26.7 percent among 12th graders (a 61 percent increase).27
27 Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., O’Malley, P. M., et al., “Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use,
1975–2018: Volume I, Secondary school students,” Ann Arbor: Institute for Social Research, The University of
Michigan (2019), available at http://monitoringthefuture.org/pubs.html#monographs. For each age group, the
increase from 2017 to 2018 was statistically significant (p<.001).
This
trend continued in the 2019 MTF data. The number of students who had used ENDS products
during the previous 12 months and those who had ever used ENDS products significantly
increased in 8th, 10th, and 12th grade from 2018 to 2019.28
28 Miech R, L. Johnston, P.M. O’Malley, et al., “Trends in adolescent vaping, 2017–2019,” New England Journal of
Medicine; 381:1490-1491, 2019; DOI:10.1056/NEJMc1910739.
Data from the NYTS for the same
time period show that, between 2017 and 2018, current e-cigarette use among high school
students increased from 11.7 percent to 20.8 percent (a 78 percent increase, p<0.001).29
29 Cullen, K.A., B.K. Ambrose, A.S. Gentzke, et al., “Notes from the Field: Increase in e-cigarette use and any
tobacco product use among middle and high school students – United States, 2011-2018,” Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report, 67(45);1276-1277, 2018. The NYTS defines e-cigarettes as “battery-powered devices that provide
nicotine and other additives to the user in the form of an aerosol.”
Current
e-cigarette use among middle school students also increased from 3.3 percent to 4.9 percent over
the same time period (a 48 percent increase, p=0.001), which we calculated as an increase of an
estimated 180,000 middle school students reporting past 30-day e-cigarette use in one year.30
30 Id.
The data from 2019 NYTS have also documented that this is the second year in a row where
current (past 30-day) e-cigarette use reached new highs among youth.31
31 Cullen, K.A., A.S. Gentzke, M.D. Sawdey, “E-cigarette use among youth in the United States, 2019,” JAMA,
322(21);2095-2103, 2019. Several improvements were made to the NYTS in 2019, including switching from paper-
and-pencil to electronic survey administration, adding skip patterns and example product images, and updating
brand examples to reflect the current tobacco marketplace (e.g., adding JUUL), which may affect the comparability
of tobacco product use behaviors, including e-cigarette use behaviors, with previous years. Although trend analyses,
which use more data points and are not solely dependent on changes during a single year, may be conducted without
major shifts in patterns or findings, the exact magnitude of the effect of these survey improvements in 2019 cannot
be fully quantified. Thus, direct statistical comparisons between estimates of tobacco product use between 2018 and
2019 were not conducted.
The prevalence of
current e-cigarette use among high school students was 27.5 percent and middle school students
was 10.5 percent.32
32 Cullen, K.A., A.S. Gentzke, M.D. Sawdey, “E-cigarette use among youth in the United States, 2019,” JAMA,
322(21);2095-2103, 2019.
Among high school students, 4.11 million reported having used an e-
cigarette in the past month in 2019 with 1.24 million middle school students reporting the same.
For the first time ever, the total number of middle and high school students reporting current use
of e-cigarettes surpassed 5 million in 2019.33
33 Id.
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Disturbingly, these data also indicate that a growing percentage of America’s youth who use e-
cigarettes have become frequent e-cigarette users (defined as reporting use on 20 days or more of
the prior 30-day period). An increasing number of youth are thus at greater risk of nicotine
addiction at a time when the developing brain is particularly susceptible to permanent changes
from nicotine use and when almost all nicotine addiction is established.34
34 Miech R., Johnston L, O’Malley PM, et al., “Adolescent vaping and nicotine use in 2017–2018 — U.S. National
Estimates,” New England Journal of Medicine; 380:192-3, 2019.
Data from the 2019
NYTS have documented continued frequent youth ENDS use.35
35 Cullen, K.A., A.S. Gentzke, M.D. Sawdey, “E-cigarette use among youth in the United States, 2019,” JAMA,
322(21);2095-2103, 2019.
The proportion of current high
school e-cigarette users who reported use on 20 days or more (of the prior 30-day period), and
thus were frequent users, was 34.2 percent in 2019.36
36 Id.
The proportion of current middle school e-
cigarette users who reported use on 20 days or more (of the prior 30-day period) was 18.0
percent in 2019.
This builds upon an increase in frequent ENDS use among youth who report using ENDS
products observed in 2018. For example, data from the 2018 NYTS showed that the proportion
of current high school e-cigarette users who reported use on 20 days or more (of the prior 30-day
period) increased by 38.5 percent, from 20.0 percent in 2017 to 27.7 percent in 2018.37
37 Cullen, K.A., B.K. Ambrose, A.S. Gentzke, et al., “Notes from the Field: Increase in e-cigarette use and any
tobacco product use among middle and high school students – United States, 2011-2018,” Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report, 67(45);1276-1277, 2018.
In a
study that collected data from February to May 2018 and focused specifically on 15-to-17-year-
old current users of JUUL products (the most commonly used brand, including among youth),
55.8 percent reported using such ENDS products on 3 or more of the previous 30 days, and over
a quarter (25.3 percent) reported use on 10 to 30 days of the prior month.38
38 Vallone, D.M., M. Bennett, H. Xiao, et al., “Prevalence and correlates of JUUL use among a national sample of
youth and young adults,” Tobacco Control,0:1-7, 2017, doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-05463.
The concerns caused by the sharp increase in the number of youth using ENDS products are
compounded by evidence indicating that youth whose first tobacco product is an ENDS product
are at an increased risk of becoming cigarette smokers as compared to non-ENDS users. A 2018
report by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine entitled “Public Health
Consequences of E-Cigarettes,” which took into account multiple lines of evidence across
different studies and study designs, concluded that “there is substantial evidence that e-cigarette
use increases risk of ever using combustible tobacco cigarettes among youth and young adults.”39
39 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, “Public health consequences of e-cigarette,”.
Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2018, doi: https://doi.org/10.17226/24952.
FDA is also concerned about the extraordinary popularity of flavored ENDS products with
youth. Research has long shown that flavors increase youth appeal of tobacco products,
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including ENDS.40
40 E.g., Carpenter, C.M., et al., “New Cigarette Brands with Flavors that Appeal to Youth: Tobacco Marketing
Strategies,” Health Affairs, 24(6):1601-1610, 2005; Pepper, J. K., K.M. Ribisl, N.T. Brewer, “Adolescents’ interest
in trying flavoured ecigarettes,” Tobacco Control, 25:ii62-ii66, 2016; Camenga, D. R., M. Morean, G. Kong, et al.,
Appeal and use of customizable e-cigarette product features in adolescents,” Tobacco Regulatory Science, 4(2):51-
60, 2018; Harrell, M.B., S.R. Weaver, A. Loukas, et al., “Flavored e-cigarette use: characterizing youth, young
adult, and adult users,” Preventive Medicine Reports, 5:33-40, 2017.
Evidence continues to accumulate, further confirming that youth are
particularly attracted to flavored ENDS products. Data from the 2018 NYTS showed that past
30-day use of any flavored e-cigarette increased from 2017 among high school students who
reported current e-cigarette use (60.9 percent to 67.8 percent, p<0.05).41
41 Cullen, K.A., B.K. Ambrose, A.S. Gentzke, et al., “Notes from the Field: Increase in e-cigarette use and any
tobacco product use among middle and high school students – United States, 2011-2018,” Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report, 67(45);1276-1277, 2018.
In the 2016-2017
Wave 4)42
42 Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study [United States] Restricted Use Files (ICPSR
36231), available at: https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/NAHDAP/studies/36231.
Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study,43
43 The PATH study is a research study that assesses within-person changes and between-person differences in a
large national cohort of participants aged 12 years and older over time. Each wave is a follow-up where the PATH
study can examine its objectives, iteratively and cumulatively, to generate a broad body of knowledge about tobacco
product use in the USA. Data collection for each wave occurred during the following timeframes: Wave 1
September 2013-December 2014), Wave 2 (October 2014-2015), Wave 3 (October 2015-2016), and Wave 4 (2016-
2017).
among youth age 12
to 17 who reported using an ENDS product, 93.2 percent reported that their first ENDS use was
with a flavored ENDS product.44
44 Rostron B et al. “Prevalence and Reasons for Use of Flavored Cigars and ENDS among US Youth and Adults:
Estimates from Wave 4 of the PATH Study, 2016-2017,” American Journal of Health Behavior, 44(1);76-81, 2020.
Data from Wave 4 also showed that 71 percent of current
youth ENDS users said they used ENDS products “because they come in flavors I like.”
45 Id.
45
The NYTS survey instrument groups mint- and menthol-flavored products together, so it is not
possible to differentiate youth use of mint and menthol flavors separately based on the NYTS
data. The 2018 NYTS data indicate that, among high school students whose only tobacco
product use is e-cigarettes, known as exclusive e-cigarette users, the proportion who reported
fruit-flavored ENDS use was 75.5 percent in 201846
46 Cullen, K.A., A.S. Gentzke, M.D. Sawdey, et al., “E-cigarette use among youth in the United States, 2019,”
JAMA, 322(21);2095-2103, 2019.
and the proportion who reported mint-and
menthol-flavored ENDS use was 38.1 percent.47
47 Cullen, K.A., B.K. Ambrose, A.S. Gentzke, et al., “Notes from the Field: Increase in e-cigarette use and any
tobacco product use among middle and high school students – United States, 2011-2018,” Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report, 67(45);1276-1277, 2018.
In 2019, in the same population, fruit-flavored
ENDS use was 66.1 percent and mint- and menthol-flavored ENDS use was 57.3 percent.48
48 Cullen, K.A., A.S. Gentzke, M.D. Sawdey, “E-cigarette use among youth in the United States, 2019,” JAMA,
322(21);2095-2103, 2019.
Among middle school exclusive e-cigarette users, the 2018 NYTS data indicate that use of fruit-
flavored ENDS use was 58.1 percent and mint-and menthol-flavored ENDS use was 20.6
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percent.49
49 Id.
In 2019, in the same population, fruit-flavored ENDS use was 67.7 percent and mint-
and menthol-flavored ENDS use was 31.1 percent.50
50 Id.
Between 2016 and 2019, high school
exclusive e-cigarette users who reported mint- and menthol-flavored ENDS use increased from
16.0 percent to 57.3 percent, p<0.05.51
51 Id.
Data for middle school e-cigarette users was inconclusive
on this point due to a limited number of middle-school students in the NYTS sample who not
only used e-cigarettes within the past 30 days, but whose exclusive tobacco product use in the
past 30 days was e-cigarettes.52
52 Id.
In 2019, the data indicate that more than one million middle and
high school exclusive e-cigarette users used mint- or menthol-flavored ENDS in the past 30
days.53
53 Id.
However, data from the MTF survey examine mint and menthol JUUL use separately and
indicate that youth use of menthol-flavored products is not as high as that for mint- and fruit-
flavored products. Specifically, a randomly-selected third of 2019 MTF respondents were asked
about their flavored JUUL use.54
54 Leventhal A., et al., “Flavors of e-Cigarettes Used by Youths in the United States,” JAMA, 322(21):2132-2134,
2019.
The analytic sample included past 30-day JUUL users who
answered the question, “Which JUUL flavor do you use most often?” with response options of
Classic Tobacco, Crème, Cucumber, Fruit, Mango, Menthol, Mint, Virginia Tobacco, and Other.
Among past 30-day JUUL users in each grade studied (8th, 10th, and 12th), use of mango and mint
ranked highest, followed by fruit. Reported use of menthol and tobacco flavors were among the
lowest ranked options. Specifically, a number of 8th grade past 30-day JUUL users reported use
of mango (33.5 percent), while the others reported use of mint (29.3 percent), fruit (16.0
percent), and other (14.8 percent).55
55 The remaining flavors, including tobacco and menthol flavors, each had estimates of 2.3%.
A large percentage of 10th grade past 30-day JUUL users
reported use of mint (43.5 percent), while the others reported use of mango (27.3 percent), fruit
10.8 percent), and other (8.4 percent).56
56 The remaining flavors, including tobacco and menthol flavors, each had estimates of 3.0%.
Close to half of 12th grade past 30-day JUUL users
reported use of mint (47.1 percent), while the others reported use of mango (23.8 percent), fruit
8.6 percent), other (6.0 percent), menthol (5.9 percent), and cucumber (4.4 percent).57
57 The remaining flavors, including tobacco flavors, each had estimates of 1.5%.
Data from the 2019 NYTS also indicate that youth overwhelmingly prefer cartridge-based ENDS
products,58
58 Cullen, K.A., A.S. Gentzke, M.D. Sawdey, “E-cigarette use among youth in the United States, 2019,” JAMA,
322(21);2095-2103, 2019.
and we have found that these products are easy to conceal, can be used discreetly,
may have a high nicotine content, and are manufactured on a large scale. The 2019 survey
instrument included a measure for the “usual brand” of e-cigarette used in the past 30 days.
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Most youth who were current e-cigarette users reported a cartridge-based e-cigarette as their
usual brand.59
59 Id. Unpublished data from the 2019 survey list other brands that are used by youth, some of which are available
in both cartridge-based and non-cartridge-based forms.
In fact, the leading brand is a cartridge-based product that commands
approximately 70 percent of the market.60
60 Nielsen Total US xAOC/Convenience Database & Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, in Wells Fargo Securities,
Nielsen: Tobacco All Channel Data Thru 10/4 – Cig Vol Declines Moderate, October 15, 2019.
Of particular concern are the design features that appear to make the cartridge-based products so
popular with young people. Attributes typically present in cartridge-based products include a
relatively small size that allows for easy concealability, and intuitive and convenient features that
facilitate ease of use, including draw activation, prefilled cartridges or pods, and USB
rechargeability.
Small products may allow youth to use the product in circumstances where use of tobacco
products is prohibited, such as a school.61
61 See, e.g., Schillo B., et al., “JUUL in School: Teacher and Administrator Awareness and Policies of E-Cigarettes
and JUUL in U.S. Middle and High Schools,” Health Promot Pract., 21(1):20-24, 2020; “Why 'juuling' has become
a nightmare for school administrators,” Kaiser Health News (March 26, 2018), available at:
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/why-juuling-has-become-nightmare-school-administrators-n860106/;
Juul Is Sued by School Districts That Say Vaping Is a Dangerous Drain on Their Resources,” The New York Times
October 7, 2019), available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/07/us/juul-vaping-schools.html.
Small size may also allow the user to quickly conceal
the product in the palm of one’s hand or in a pocket.62
62 http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/12/13/new-ecigarette-popular-among-kids-easy-to-conceal-from-parents/
Small size may allow for product use in a
social setting without others’ awareness,63
63 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/12/04/568273801/teenagers-embrace-juul-saying-its-discreet-
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particularly in conjunction with vaping techniques
that may be used to prevent or hide the vapor cloud. Additionally, depending on the size and
shape of the product, it may also blend in with other equipment that is expected in that setting
e.g., if the ENDS is shaped like a flash drive, for example, next to a computer, where an actual
flash drive would be used), or it may otherwise go undetected because parents, teachers, or
coaches do not recognize the product as an ENDS.64
64 “New vaping devices may go undetected by parents,” The Excelsior Springs Standard, April 16, 2018, available
at: http://excelsior225.rssing.com/chan-47020297/all_p70.html#item1400.
Products ready for use immediately after purchase have characteristics that facilitate ease of use
among young people. With cartridge-based products, there are no settings to change and very
little assembly is required. Research on other tobacco products suggests that ease of use is
associated with susceptibility to tobacco product uptake among youth.65
65 Chaffee B.W., J. Urata, E.T. Couch, S. Gansky, “Perceived flavored smokeless tobacco ease-of-use and youth
susceptibility,” Tobacco Regulatory Science, 3(3):367-373, 2017.
Additional research
among youth suggests that younger adolescents are more likely to use more basic ENDS
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products than older adolescents.66
66 Pepper J.K., A.J. MacMonegle, J.M. Nonnemaker, “Adolescents’ use of basic, intermediate, and advanced device
types for vaping,” Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 21(1):55–62, 2019.
Thus, particularly easy-to-use products, such as cartridge-
based products, may have lower barriers to initiation.
Other product features that facilitate ease of use include pre-filled cartridges, which are
convenient because they do not require filling prior to use and are easy to dispose of and replace;
a draw-activated battery that makes the devices much easier to use than other devices; and
rechargeability, an important characteristic for use among youth who recharge via a USB port
when connected to a computer or charging adapter from other electronic devices, such as a
cellphone.
In the notice of proposed rulemaking for the Deeming Rule, FDA noted that the overall public-
health impact of ENDS products would depend crucially upon “who uses the products and how
they are used. If such products result in minimal initiation by children and adolescents while
significant numbers of smokers quit, then there is a potential for the net public health impact at
the population level to be positive. If, on the other hand, there is significant initiation by youth,
minimal quitting, or significant dual use of combust[ed] and non-combust[ed] products, then the
public health impact could be negative.”67
67 79 Fed. Reg. 23141, 23147 (2016).
The data discussed above demonstrate substantial and
increasing initiation of ENDS products by youth, particularly certain flavored, cartridge-based
products.
C. Additional Relevant Considerations
In issuing the March 2019 Draft Guidance, FDA solicited public comment generally on the
proposed approach and specifically sought information that could help inform its decision-
making for each key issue. In developing this Final Guidance, FDA considered information
provided in the public comments submitted on the March 2019 Draft Guidance. Overall, out of
the over 15,000 public comments FDA received in response to the Draft Guidance, many were
related to form letter campaigns, while approximately 294 public comments provided unique and
substantive information. In addition to the comments that provided unique and substantive
information, FDA received thousands of general comments expressing support or opposition to
the guidance and separate provisions within the guidance. These comments express broad policy
views and do not address specific points related to the March 2019 Draft Guidance. Additional
information regarding significant comments received in response to the March 2019 Draft
Guidance and FDA’s responses is described in Appendix A.68
68 FDA generally does not respond to comments in guidance documents and, as noted in the preamble to the
deeming rule, generally “[a]gency compliance/enforcement policies are not subject to the requirements that govern
notice-and-comment rulemaking.” 81 Fed. Reg. at 28,977, 29,010 (citing Prof’ls & Patients for Customized Care v.
Shalala, 56 F.3d 592 (5th Cir. 1995) (a compliance policy guide is not a substantive rule and not subject to APA’s
notice-and-comment rulemaking); Takhar v. Kessler, 76 F.3d 995, 1002 (9th Cir. 1996) (FDA compliance policy
guides were not required to go through notice-and-comment procedures)). Although FDA is addressing comments
here, it does so voluntarily and given the circumstances. By responding to comments here, FDA in no way
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FDA also remains concerned about health and safety issues connected to ENDS products—e.g.,
cases of lung injuries associated with use of vaping products69
69 See, e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use,
or Vaping,” available at: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-
disease.html#latest-outbreak-information; Layden, J. E., I. Ghinai, I. Pray, et al., “Pulmonary Illness Related to E-
Cigarette Use in Illinois and Wisconsin – Preliminary Report,” New England Journal of Medicine, Sept. 2019; DOI:
10.1056/NEJMoa1911614.
as well as battery explosions with
ENDS products70
70 See, e.g., Rossheim, M.E., M.D. Livingston, E.K. Soule, et al., “Electronic Cigarette Explosion and Burn Injuries,
US Emergency Departments 2015-2017,” Tobacco Control, 2019; 28:472-474, available at:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054518.
particularly given that these products have been marketed without premarket
evaluation. These current public health issues affirm the importance of the premarket review
process, as contemplated by the Tobacco Control Act, to scientifically evaluate products based
on a public health standard. For example, FDA review of premarket tobacco product
applications considers the risks and benefits of the product to the population as a whole,
including tobacco product users and non-users. In reviewing premarket tobacco product
applications, FDA will consider, among other things: the product’s components, ingredients,
additives, and properties; manufacturing practices; and any studies or investigations into the
health risks of the tobacco product.
D. Enforcement Priorities for ENDS Products
In the discussion that follows, we describe our current intent regarding prioritizing our
enforcement resources with respect to certain illegally marketed ENDS products.
FDA will prioritize enforcement of flavored, cartridge-based ENDS products (other than
tobacco- and menthol-flavored products), which are produced primarily by large manufacturers.
This policy should have minimal impact on small manufacturers (e.g., vape shops) that primarily
sell non-cartridge-based ENDS products, unless they market to youth or fail to take adequate
measures to prevent youth access. Specifically, FDA intends to prioritize enforcement regarding
the lack of marketing authorization against:
Any flavored, cartridge-based ENDS product (other than a tobacco- or menthol-flavored
ENDS product);
All other ENDS products for which the manufacturer has failed to take (or is failing to
take) adequate measures to prevent minors’ access; and
Any ENDS product that is targeted to minors or whose marketing is likely to promote use
of ENDS by minors.
FDA intends to prioritize enforcement beginning February 6, 2020.
establishes a policy, practice, or precedent requiring the Agency to do so with respect to future iterations of this
document or any other guidance document.
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Further, FDA intends to prioritize enforcement of any ENDS product that is offered for sale after
September 9, 2020, and for which the manufacturer has not submitted a premarket application
or after a negative action by FDA on a timely submitted application).
In addition to violations related to lack of marketing authorization, FDA will continue to take
legal action regarding sales of tobacco products to minors and other violations and will closely
monitor all sales of ENDS products.
1. Any flavored, cartridge-based ENDS product (other than a tobacco- or menthol-flavored
product)
FDA intends to prioritize enforcement for lack of marketing authorization against any flavored,
cartridge-based ENDS product (other than a tobacco- or menthol-flavored ENDS product) that is
offered for sale in the United States without regard to whether or when premarket application for
such product has been submitted.
In its balancing of the different public health considerations regarding ENDS products, the
March 2019 Draft Guidance did not include tobacco-, mint- and menthol-flavored ENDS
products in its proposed enforcement priorities, based on the data at that time indicating that
these flavors were preferred more by adults than youth. The intent was, to the extent possible
consistent with protecting population health, to avoid foreclosing one potential means by which
some adult smokers might seek to transition completely away from combusted tobacco products
to potentially less harmful tobacco products. Moreover, the March 2019 draft did not distinguish
between cartridge-based products and other products, and instead focused on how products are
sold rather than product characteristics.
As discussed above, evidence shows that youth are particularly attracted to flavored, cartridge-
based ENDS products. Data show that, among youth who reported ever using an ENDS product,
a large majority reported their first ENDS use was with a flavored ENDS product.71
71 Rostron B et al. “Prevalence and Reasons for Use of Flavored Cigars and ENDS among US Youth and Adults:
Estimates from Wave 4 of the PATH Study, 2016-2017,” American Journal of Health Behavior, 44(1);76-81, 2020.
Data also
show that among current youth ENDS users, a majority of youth respondents stated that they
used ENDS products “because they come in flavors I like.”72
72 Id.
In addition, recent data indicate
that flavors preferred by youth include mint. Data from the 2019 MTF survey indicate that youth
use of mint- and fruit-flavored JUUL products is higher than that of menthol- and tobacco-
flavored JUUL products.73
73 Leventhal A., et al., “Flavors of e-Cigarettes Used by Youths in the United States,” JAMA, 322(21):2132-2134,
2019.
Finally, data from the 2019 NYTS indicate that youth
overwhelmingly prefer cartridge-based ENDS products.74
74 Cullen, K.A., A.S. Gentzke, M.D. Sawdey, “E-cigarette use among youth in the United States, 2019,” JAMA,
322(21);2095-2103, 2019.
These products are easy to conceal,
can be used discreetly, may have a high nicotine content, and are manufactured on a large scale.
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FDA received a number of comments that focused on the popularity of mint- and menthol-
flavored ENDS among youth and adult populations. Some commenters suggested that such
products would become even more popular if others became less available. They argued that not
prioritizing enforcement against mint- and menthol-flavored ENDS products would risk the shift
of youth from one flavor of ENDS products to another based on a potential but indeterminate
impact on adult consumers. Several comments argued that data suggest that even if youth
currently prefer “fruit” and “sweets” to mint and menthol, this does not mean that youth do not
still find mint and menthol to be appealing flavors. FDA also received public comments
claiming that mint- and menthol-flavored ENDS products help smoking cessation. For example,
some commenters focused on the potential role that mint- and menthol-flavored ENDS products
could play in helping some adults cease the use of combusted tobacco products.
It is possible that prioritizing enforcement against mint-flavored ENDS products could at least in
the short term make fewer products available for some addicted adult smokers seeking to use
ENDS products to transition completely away from cigarettes. However, the comments, as well
as the recent surge in youth use of ENDS products, and especially the preferences indicated in
the 2019 NYTS and 2019 MTF data, have led FDA to reconsider its approach with regard to
prioritizing enforcement of mint-flavored ENDS products.
FDA also received multiple comments urging the Agency to further refine its enforcement
priorities in consideration of how the design features of certain ENDS products may make them
so popular among youth. Some commenters focused on the features of cartridge-based systems,
particularly that they may contain high nicotine content and that they are easy to conceal.
Similarly, some commenters focused on the potential impact of nicotine salts, which are used in
some brands of cartridge-based ENDS products. In contrast, FDA received a comment arguing
that the rise of youth use should not be attributed to all cartridge-based products but rather to a
single, uniquely prevalent cartridge-based product, and that FDA’s regulatory actions should be
tailored accordingly.
As discussed above, data show that flavors are a strong driver for youth use, and that youth
overwhelmingly use cartridge-based ENDS products. Moreover, preliminary research indicates
that certain effects of nicotine salts in ENDS products (e.g., higher nicotine exposure and faster
rate of absorption) may increase the abuse liability of ENDS with nicotine salts, which raises
concerns of addiction in youth, particularly due to the vulnerability of the developing adolescent
brain. However, for many individual addicted cigarette smokers, the potential for ENDS to act
as a substitute for cigarettes, thereby encouraging smokers to seek to switch completely away
from combustible cigarettes, may be dependent, in part, upon the product having acceptability
and abuse liability more comparable to a cigarette.
FDA has refined its enforcement priorities in the Final Guidance to focus on flavored, cartridge-
based ENDS products (other than tobacco- and menthol-flavored). This approach strikes an
appropriate balance between restricting youth access to such products, while maintaining
availability of potentially less harmful options for current and former adult smokers who have
transitioned or wish to transition completely away from combusted tobacco products. FDA will,
however, continue to evaluate new information and adjust these enforcement priorities, as
warranted, in light of the best available data about these products.
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We also note that the March 2019 Draft Guidance proposed to prioritize enforcement for
flavored ENDS products that are offered for sale in ways that pose a greater risk for minors to
access such products. Several comments discussed the wide availability of these products and
the means by which youth gain access. These included comments that expressed concern
regarding the availability of flavored ENDS products on the Internet and in vape shops. Other
commenters focused on how the enforcement priorities were unclear and difficult for retailers to
understand, and how that may negatively affect “potentially compliant” retail locations that
attempt to prevent minor access. Others expressed concern that the enforcement priorities were
altogether impractical and costly for retailers. While the March 2019 Draft Guidance proposed
to focus its enforcement priorities of flavored ENDS products on how the product was sold, after
considering the comments, the public health threats, and the new evidence described above, FDA
determined that focusing on how the product was sold would not appropriately address youth use
of the products that are the most popular among youth—i.e., flavored, cartridge-based products.
The reality is that youth have continued access to these products in the face of legal prohibitions
and even after voluntary actions by some manufacturers. Moreover, as discussed above, the data
show that youth overwhelmingly prefer certain flavors of cartridge-based ENDS products.75
75 Cullen, K.A., A.S. Gentzke, M.D. Sawdey, “E-cigarette use among youth in the United States, 2019,” JAMA,
322(21);2095-2103, 2019.
These products are produced on a large scale, are easy to conceal, can be used discreetly, and are
not the products typically produced in vape shops that mix nicotine with e-liquid flavors. Given
the urgent need to address the dramatic rise in youth use, this Final Guidance prioritizes
enforcement with respect to any flavored, cartridge-based ENDS products (other than a tobacco-
and menthol-flavored ENDS product) without regard to the location or method of sale. FDA
believes that focusing enforcement on these products is important in addressing the increasing
rates of youth use of these flavored, cartridge-based products because this is a primary driver in
youth experimentation with, and continued use of, ENDS products.
Accordingly, FDA has recalibrated its balancing of public health considerations in light of the
public health threats and the significant new evidence described above. This policy reflects
FDA’s balancing of concerns regarding the appeal of certain flavored, cartridge-based ENDS
products to youth; the potential public health benefit of noncombusted options by which some
adult smokers might seek to transition completely away from combusted tobacco products; and
the potential risks created by extended availability of these new tobacco products without
scientific review and evaluation under the applicable public health standard.
2. All other ENDS products without adequate measures to prevent minors’ access
FDA intends to prioritize enforcement for lack of a marketing authorization for any other ENDS
products (i.e., any tobacco-, menthol-, or non-flavored ENDS products and any non-cartridge-
based, flavored ENDS products) when the manufacturer has not taken or is not taking adequate
measures to prevent minors’ access to these products, without regard to whether or not, or when,
a premarket application for such product has been submitted.
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In assessing whether a manufacturer is taking (or has taken) adequate measures to prevent
minors’ access to these ENDS products, factors the Agency intends to consider include, but are
not limited to:
Whether the manufacturer has implemented adequate programs to monitor retailer
compliance with age-verification and sales restrictions. Such programs might include,
for instance: screening retailers, in advance of establishing or renewing distribution
agreements, based on the strength of the retailers’ age verification policies; establishing
and publicizing a hotline for anonymous reporting of noncompliant sales; implementing a
mystery shopper program; requiring use of technology that tracks age-verification
practices; or other mechanisms.
Whether the manufacturer has established and enforces penalties against retailers that fail
to comply with age-verification and sales restrictions. For instance, in response to the
September 12th letters, respondent manufacturers stated that they had mechanisms, such
as through distribution agreements, to enforce financial penalties and stop sales to
retailers in response to noncompliance. In addition to such mechanisms, FDA may
consider whether a manufacturer has implemented a policy of notifying FDA of retailer
violations.
If the manufacturer is also a retailer, factors to adequately prevent underage access might
include: whether the manufacturer/retailer has implemented programs to ensure
compliance with age-verification and sales restrictions; establishing and publicizing a
hotline for anonymous reporting of noncompliant sales; checking identification at the
door; or other mechanisms.
If the manufacturer is also a retailer, whether the manufacturer uses adequate age-
verification technology (or requires that retailers who sell its products use such
technology) to prevent underage access to its website and to prevent underage sales
through the Internet. For instance, adequate age-verification could include use of an
independent, third-party age- and identity-verification service that compares customer
information against third-party data sources, such as public records; and
Whether the manufacturer limits (or requires that retailers who sell its products to limit)
the quantity of ENDS products that a customer may purchase within a given period of
time.
FDA’s decision to exercise its enforcement authorities with respect to particular products will be
fact-specific and determined on a case-by-case basis.
This prioritization takes into account information that was provided by manufacturers in
response to the Agency’s September 2018 letters, including measures to address youth use that
manufacturers can or have already taken to address youth access to ENDS products, as well as
information provided in comments to the March 2019 Draft Guidance.
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As noted, FDA considered comments about the practical concerns of implementing an
enforcement policy based on how products are sold. The factors above reflect information FDA
received from industry, including information manufacturers shared during meetings with FDA
leadership, in response to the September 2018 letters, and public comments submitted in
response to the March 2019 Draft Guidance. From this information, FDA understands that
manufacturers have the means to monitor and/or control how their products are sold at retail by,
for example, including or requiring terms, conditions, or controls in their contracts with
downstream distributors (wholesalers, distributors, importers, and/or retailers) to prevent youth
access.
The March 2019 Draft Guidance did not propose to prioritize enforcement for tobacco- or
menthol-flavored ENDS products and did not propose to distinguish between cartridge-based
and other ENDS products. The continued significant increase in youth use of ENDS, as
demonstrated in the 2019 NYTS and MTF data, as well as the data showing that youth
overwhelmingly use flavored, cartridge-based ENDS products, support a reconsideration of the
Agency’s approach. As noted in the draft guidance, FDA is continuously evaluating new
information and adjusting its enforcement priorities in light of the best available data, and it will
continue to do so with respect to these unauthorized ENDS products.
As noted above, FDA received a number of comments arguing that the popularity of menthol-
flavored ENDS (as well as mint-flavored ENDS, which are discussed above) had increased
among youth and adult populations, and suggesting that such products would become even more
popular if other flavored ENDS products became less available. They argued that excluding
menthol-flavored ENDS products from prioritization would risk the shift of youth from one
flavor of ENDS products to another based on a potential but indeterminate impact on adult
consumers. FDA also received comments stating that it should immediately begin enforcing
premarket review of all ENDS products, including tobacco-flavored ENDS products.
Other commenters emphasized a need for ENDS products to remain available for former
smokers who have transitioned or current smokers who want to transition completely away from
combustible products. Menthol is unique compared to other available ENDS product flavors as
it is the only characterizing flavor available in cigarettes, and it may reduce the irritation and
harshness of smoking.76
76 See, e.g., Harris, B., “Menthol: A review of its thermoreceptor interactions and their therapeutic applications,”
International Journal of Aromatherapy, 16(3-4):117-131, 2006; Galeotti, N., L.D. Mannelli, G. Mazzanti, et al.,
Menthol: a natural analgesic compound,” Neuroscience Letters, 322(3):145-148, 2002; Nishino, T., Y. Tagaito, Y.
Sakurai, “Nasal inhalation of l-menthol reduces respiratory discomfort associated with loaded breathing,” American
Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 156(1):309-313, 1997; Lawrence, D., B. Cadman, A.C. Hoffman,
Sensory properties of menthol and smoking topography,” Tobacco Induced Diseases, 9 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S3, 2011;
Garten, S. & R.V. Falkner, “Continual smoking of mentholated cigarettes may mask the early warning symptoms of
respiratory disease,” Preventive Medicine, 37(4):291-296, 2003.
Menthol cigarettes are also used by a substantial portion of the U.S.
population, who are addicted to nicotine and may be looking for an alternative product to seek to
transition completely away from combusted products.77
77 See, e.g., United States Department of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA). Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. National Survey on Drug Use and
FDA is compelled to act by data that
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show youth overwhelmingly prefer certain flavors of cartridge-based ENDS products such as
fruit, mint, and candy.78
78 Cullen, K.A., A.S. Gentzke, M.D. Sawdey, “E-cigarette use among youth in the United States, 2019,” JAMA,
322(21);2095-2103, 2019.
At the same time, FDA is aware that approximately 9 million adults
currently use e-cigarettes.79
79 Creamer, M.R., “Tobacco Product Use and Cessation Indicators Among Adults- United States 2018,” Morbidity
and Mortality Weekly Report, 68:1013-1019, 2019, available at:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/pdfs/mm6845a2-H.pdf.
Studies have shown that the majority of adult e-cigarette users use
flavored e-cigarettes and there is some evidence to suggest that flavored e-cigarettes may
improve switching from cigarette smoking to using e-cigarettes, compared to non-flavored e-
cigarettes.80
80 Russell, C. et al. “Changing Patterns of First E-Cigarette Flavor Used and Current Flavors Used by 20,836 Adult
Frequent E-Cigarette Users in the USA,” Harm Reduction Journal, 15(1):33-47, 2018; Bonhomme, M.G. et al.
Flavoured Non-Cigarette Tobacco Product Use Among US Adults: 2013–2014,” Tobacco Control, 25(Suppl 2):4–
13, 2016.
FDA seeks both (1) to avoid foreclosing, even if temporarily, one potential means by which
some adult smokers might seek to transition completely away from combusted tobacco products
to potentially less harmful tobacco products; and (2) to prevent minors’ access to ENDS
products. FDA believes that this policy strikes an appropriate balance between restricting youth
access to ENDS products and maintaining availability of potentially less harmful options for
current and former adult smokers who have transitioned or wish to transition completely away
from combusted tobacco products.81
81 FDA notes that no ENDS product has been approved by FDA as a drug for smoking cessation. However, the
premarket review process for ENDS products will provide an opportunity for FDA to further examine the potential
of an ENDS product to meet the tobacco product premarket authorization standard of “appropriate for the protection
of public health,” including adult decisions to completely transition away from use of combustible products to
potentially less harmful ENDS products or other non-combustible forms of nicotine delivery.
Moreover, the prioritization of flavored, cartridge-based products articulated in Section D.1
above, and the prioritization of all other flavored ENDS product sold without adequate measures
to prevent youth access, should have minimal impact on those vape shops that primarily sell non-
cartridge-based ENDS products and that ensure purchasers are of the requisite age and not
purchasing for resale (e.g., are not purchasing in large quantities). Should evidence indicate to
the contrary, the Agency will take appropriate action.
3. Any ENDS product that is targeted to minors or whose marketing is likely to promote use
of ENDS by minors
Many ENDS products have been and continue to be marketed to minors through a wide variety
of media and technology, and their labels and labeling, print advertising, and/or online
advertising are appealing to minors. Unlike combusted cigarettes and smokeless tobacco
products, for which advertising through television and radio (and any other medium of electronic
Health, 2016. Analysis run on October 12, 2018. SAMHSA’s public online data analysis system (PDAS). (Original
Data Source: NSDUH 2016)
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communication subject to regulation by the Federal Communications Commission) has been
prohibited since 1971 and 1986 respectively,82
82 15 U.S.C. § 1335 (“It shall be unlawful to advertise cigarettes or little cigars on any medium of electronic
communication subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission”); 15 U.S.C. § 4402(c)
same, for smokeless tobacco).
ENDS products are advertised through television,
radio, and online.83
83 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults. A Report of
the Surgeon General,” 2016.
Social media accounts are frequently used to electronically share tobacco-
product-related content with other minors.84
84 See Chu, K.-H., J.B. Colditz, B.A. Primack, et al., “JUUL: Spreading Online and Offline,” Journal of Adolescent
Health, 63(5), 582-586, 2018.
Sales of such products to minors are prohibited, and
FDA is concerned with actions likely to promote unlawful sales and maintain or increase youth
use. FDA has issued joint warning letters with the FTC to four firms that manufacture, advertise
and offer for sale or distribution several flavored e-liquid products for violations related to online
posts by social media influencers on each company’s behalf.85
85 FDA News Release, “FDA, FTC take action to protect kids by citing four firms that make, sell flavored e-liquids
for violations related to online posts by social media influencers on their behalf,” June 7, 2019, available at:
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-ftc-take-action-protect-kids-citing-four-firms-make-sell-
flavored-e-liquids-violations-related.
This type of marketing is
especially concerning because longitudinal data from Waves 1 (2013-2014) and 2 (2014-2015)
of the PATH Study show that engagement with online tobacco marketing is a risk factor for
adolescent tobacco use, as adolescents who engaged with online tobacco marketing had greater
incidences of initiating tobacco use, increased frequency of use and progression to poly-product
use, and lower incidences of cessation compared to those who do not engage.86
86 Soneji, S., J. Yang, K.E. Knutzen, et al., “Online Tobacco Marketing and Subsequent Tobacco Use,” Pediatrics,
141(2):e20172927, 2018; doi:10.1542/peds.2017-2927.
Researchers have found that certain marketing strategies can increase youth appeal, both in
general and with respect to tobacco products in particular. FDA has previously issued warning
letters for products that resemble kid-friendly foods and drinks or that resemble other non-ENDS
products that are often consumed by youth.87
87 E.g., “E-Liquids Misleadingly Labeled or Advertised as Food Products,” available at:
https://www.fda.gov/tobaccoproducts/newsevents/ucm605729.htm; “FDA In Brief: FDA warns companies to stop
making, selling or distributing e-liquids marketed to resemble prescription cough syrups,” available at:
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-brief/fda-brief-fda-warns-companies-stop-making-selling-or-distributing-e-
liquids-marketed-resemble.
This includes labeling and/or advertising that
results in the product resembling juice boxes, candy, or kid-friendly cereal. Actions by
manufacturers to present their ENDS products in this way are likely to promote youth use, and
also present a risk of confusion that could be harmful to children, including the risk of accidental
poisoning.88
88 See, e.g., Kamboj, A., H.A. Spiller, M.J. Casavant, et al., “Pediatric Exposure to E-Cigarettes, Nicotine, and
Tobacco Products in the United States,” Pediatrics, 2016;137(6):e2016004.
Other marketing conduct likely to promote youth use includes the use of cartoons
as part of e-cigarette manufacturers’ and retailers’ logos, marketing materials, promotions,89
89 Allem, J.-P., T. B. Cruz, J.B. Unger, et al., “Return of cartoon to market e-cigarette-related products,” Tobacco
Control, 0, 1-3, 2018; doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054437 (2018); Jackler, R. K., & Ramamurthi, D.,
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90 Allem, J.-P., T.B. Cruz, J.B. Unger, et al., “Return of cartoon to market e-cigarette-related products,” Tobacco
Control, 0, 1-3, 2018; doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054437.
and video advertisements.91
91 Padon, A. A., Maloney, E. K., & Cappella, J. N., “Youth-targeted e-cigarette marketing in the US,” Tobacco
Regulatory Science, 3(1):95-101, 2017; doi:10.18001/TRS.3.1.9.
Cartoon figures are frequently used on product
packaging and in television advertising to promote youth consumption of consumer goods.92
92 Ethan, D., C.H. Basch, L. Samuel, et al., “An examination of product packaging marketing strategies used to
promote pediatric multivitamins,” Journal of Community Health, 40(3), 564-568, 2015; doi:10.1007/s10900-014-
9972-1; Kraak, V. I., & Story, M., “Influence of food companies' brand mascots and entertainment companies'
cartoon media characters on children's diet and health: a systematic review and research needs,” Obesity Reviews,
16(2), 107-126, 2015.
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common theme discussed in food and beverage industry publications has been using cartoons in
marketing and packaging consumer products to target children and teenagers.93
93 Barrey, S., M. Baudrin, & F. Cochoy, “From fun foods to fun stores,” Young Consumers, 11(2);138-147, 2010;
Cioletti, J., “Cereal thrillers,” Supermarket Business Magazine, 56(10):30, 2001; Cioletti, J., “Future of... youth
marketing,” Beverage World, 122(8), 10 (2003); Cvetan, D., “Active market for active cultures,” Dairy Field,
183(4):18, 2000; Fry, J., “Moo kids on the block say they've got more than the white stuff,” Beverage World,
114(1596):1, 1995; Landi, H., “High Tea,” Beverage World, 130(7):18-22, 2011; Steinriede, K., “The year's best
packaging,” Beverage Industry, 91(12): 34, 2000; White, L., “A license for profits,” Professional Candy Buyer,
19(6):19-21, 2011.
Another
marketing strategy that has been recently employed by manufacturers is labeling, advertising,
and/or product design that results in the ENDS product resembling ordinary items that may not
draw the attention of adults.94
94 See, e.g., Ramamurthi, D., C. Chau,, R.K. Jackler, “JUUL and Other Stealth Vaporisers: Hiding the Habit From
Parents and Teachers,” Tobacco Control, Sept. 2018, doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054455.
Similar marketing conduct likely to promote youth use includes
labeling and/or advertising highlighting how the product is ‘stealth’ or ‘secret’ and in the form of
ordinary objects that may not be readily recognized by parents or teachers.95
95 Id.
Any efforts to entice minors to use tobacco products are of concern to FDA. FDA intends to
prioritize its enforcement to focus on products that are targeted to minors or likely to promote
use of ENDS by minors. Some examples of such products include:
Products marketed with labeling and/or advertising that resemble kid-friendly foods and
drinks or resemble other non-ENDS products that are often marketed and/or appealing to
youth. This includes, for example, labeling and/or advertising that results in the product
resembling juice boxes, candy, or kid-friendly cereal; and/or
Products marketed directly to minors by promoting ease of concealing the product or the
nature of the product as a tobacco product from parents, teachers, or other adults; and/or
Products marketed with youth-appealing cartoon or animated characters, such as those
that depict or resemble popular children’s characters; and/or
Unicorns cartoons: marketing sweet and creamy e-juice to youth,” Tobacco Control, 26(4), 471-475, 2017;
doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2016-053206; Kirkpatrick, M. G., T.B. Cruz, N.L. Goldenson, et al., “Electronic
cigarette retailers use Pokémon Go to market products,” Tobacco Control, 26(e2), e145, 2017;
doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2016-053369 (2017); Padon, A. A., E.K. Maloney & J.N. Cappella, “Youth-targeted e-
cigarette marketing in the US,” Tobacco Regulatory Science, 3(1), 95-101, 2017; doi:10.18001/TRS.3.1.9.
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Products marketed, including through paid social media influencers, with popular
children’s characters and titles (e.g., popular children’s YouTube channels, television
shows, or characters). This includes, for example, the use of minors or people who
portray minors on such shows and their associated show titles.
4. Any ENDS product that is offered for sale in the United States after September 9, 2020.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has ordered that premarket applications for
all deemed new tobacco products on the market as of August 8, 2016, be submitted by
September 9, 2020. Even in the absence of this court order, FDA would prioritize enforcement
of any ENDS product that lacks a premarket application after September 9, 2020, for the reasons
described in this guidance. For ENDS products other than those described in D.1 – D.3 above, if
premarket applications are submitted by September 9, 2020, FDA intends to continue to exercise
enforcement discretion for up to one year pending FDA review, unless there is a negative action
by FDA on such application. A negative action would consist of the issuance of a Refuse to
Accept (RTA), Refuse to File (RTF), and/or No Marketing Order (NMO); or of a letter
administratively closing the application, or cancelling the application if FDA finds that it
mistakenly accepted the application or that the application was submitted in error. In addition,
the other enforcement priorities discussed in this guidance would apply to such products,
regardless of whether or not a premarket application has been submitted for the product.
We note that the March 2019 Draft Guidance had included August 8, 2021, as the date for which
FDA would prioritize enforcement for flavored ENDS products that had not submitted premarket
applications. A number of comments expressed concern about the impact of the August 2021
date on businesses. For example, several commenters argued that any restriction on the sale or
distribution of ENDS products could result in companies going out of business. On the other
hand, FDA received many comments suggesting that in light of the problem of increasing youth
access and use of ENDS products, FDA should begin enforcing the premarket authorities as
applied to deemed new tobacco products earlier than August 8, 2021. Several comments
remarked that FDA should have begun enforcing the premarket review requirements against
ENDS products already, that FDA’s previous premarket review compliance date extensions
enabled some companies to “delay or circumvent areas of regulatory compliance,” and that
further delays were contrary to public health.
Although FDA considered the potential impact of the draft compliance policy on businesses
large and small, we note that, pursuant to the Tobacco Control Act, as of the effective date of the
final deeming rule, ENDS products were required to have premarket authorization prior to
marketing. While some deemed new tobacco products remained on the market in light of FDA’s
deferred enforcement policy, such policies are subject to change. Manufacturers cannot have
settled expectations to market unlawful products, especially in the face of evolving public health
concerns. Therefore, FDA believes that manufacturers should have begun contemplating and/or
preparing premarket applications no later than the time of the final deeming rule. As discussed
in Section II.B of this Final Guidance, FDA has repeatedly publicly discussed the fact that
enforcement discretion timelines for deemed tobacco products were under reconsideration and
solicited views from stakeholders. Manufacturers may obtain information about the application
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process from the statutory criteria, as well as published guidances, webinars, and marketing
orders and their accompanying documentation provided by FDA.96
96 For more information on premarket tobacco product applications please see Premarket Tobacco Product
Applications for [ENDS], Guidance for Industry (June 2019), available at https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-
information/search-fda-guidance-documents/premarket-tobacco-product-applications-electronic-nicotine-delivery-
systems-ends; Applications for Premarket Review of New Tobacco Products (updated June 2019) available at
https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/applications-premarket-review-new-
tobacco-products. For more information on CTP’s other published regulations and guidances, please see
https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/products-guidance-regulations/rules-regulations-and-guidance; for more
information on FDA CTP webinars, please see https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/compliance-enforcement-
training/fda-tobacco-compliance-webinars; for information on marketing orders and accompanying documentation,
please see https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/compliance-enforcement-training.
Under the circumstances, FDA believes that earlier enforcement of the premarket review
provisions is appropriate for ENDS products. This policy should result in earlier submission of
applications and allow FDA to better evaluate whether these products meet the applicable
premarket standard, such as whether the products are appropriate for the protection of the public
health, considering the risks and benefits to the population as a whole, including users and
nonusers of the tobacco product. Because of FDA’s concerns regarding youth use of ENDS
products, as well as other ongoing health concerns regarding vaping more generally, all
described at length above, FDA is prioritizing enforcement of premarket review requirements for
ENDS products, as described in this section, and is doing so independently of the court order.
This will ensure that FDA has the necessary information to exercise adequate, timely oversight
over these relatively novel and potentially harmful products. Enforcing premarket authorization
requirements will, consistent with the process set forth in the Tobacco Control Act, ensure that
the burden falls on manufacturers of ENDS products to demonstrate that the manufacture and
sale of their products is appropriate for the protection of the public health.
E. Avoiding a “Black Market”
FDA is aware of concerns that, given the rise in popularity of ENDS, removal of some of the
most popular products from the market may be accompanied by an increase in black market
versions of these products that may pose additional health and safety risks to consumers beyond
those of the authentic products. Although all newly deemed products currently on the market
without premarket authorization are being sold in violation of the Tobacco Control Act, in this
section, we use the term “black market” to refer to, for example, products intended to look like
another ENDS products that is currently being marketed, products intended to take the place of
an ENDS product that a manufacturer has stopped distributing because the product lacks
premarket authorization, and ENDS products intended for another country’s market but diverted
to the U.S. market. Additional risks posed by these products include the potential that they
contain harmful chemicals or constituents that are not present in other products, that they are
manufactured using comparatively poor quality controls, and that they are designed in ways that
facilitate modifications by distributors or users—all of which increase the risk of adverse
events.97
97 E.g., “Amid Vaping Deaths, California Targets Counterfeit Products,” The New York Times (Sept. 17, 2019),
available at https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/us/california-vaping.html; “‘Juul-alikes’ Are Filling Shelves With
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channels, such as social sources or online commercial marketplaces that do not include age-
verification requirements, they pose an increased risk of being accessed by minors.
FDA has regulatory tools and enforcement authorities to address ENDS and other tobacco
products that are marketed without authorization, that are counterfeit, and/or that are otherwise
involved in illicit trade.98
98 See, e.g., sections 301, 902, 903, 905, 910, and 920 of the FD&C Act.
FDA has previously issued letters to companies suspected of
marketing counterfeit or otherwise unauthorized products.99
99 E.g., “Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on forceful new actions focused on retailers,
manufacturers to combat youth access to e-cigarettes as part of FDA’s Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan,” available
at: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/statement-fda-commissioner-scott-gottlieb-md-forceful-
new-actions-focused-retailers-manufacturers.
Additional potential actions against
adulterated or misbranded illicit tobacco could include: (1) issuing a Warning Letter; (2) issuing
an import alert and refusing admission of tobacco products imported or offered for import into
the United States; and (3) initiating seizure or injunction court actions. Persons engaging in
illicit trade in tobacco products may also be criminally prosecuted under the law.
As a result of this policy, FDA will be better situated to combat black market products, including
those that are particularly troubling from a public health or safety perspective, such as counterfeit
pods entering the country at the border or being sold through illicit, online channels. By
prioritizing our focus as outlined in Section IV.D, the Agency can target our supply chain
surveillance and investigation resources on the types of ENDS products that are likely to be
subject to counterfeiting and/or sale on the black market. As a result, we will be able to more
efficiently and effectively deploy our enforcement tools to get counterfeit and black market
products off the market. Moreover, FDA believes that there are significant public health benefits
of the policy set forth in this guidance, which is aimed at curbing the dramatic rise in youth use
of ENDS products and will help address safety issues connected to ENDS products that are not
fully understood—e.g., the development of acute or chronic lung injuries associated with use of
vaping products as well as battery explosions with ENDS products—particularly given that these
products have been marketed without premarket evaluation. These current public health issues
affirm the importance of the premarket review process, as contemplated by the Tobacco Control
Act, to scientifically evaluate products based on a public health standard.
V. PREMARKET REVIEW FOR OTHER DEEMED NEW TOBACCO PRODUCTS
FDA remains concerned with minors’ access to and use of all tobacco products, particularly
flavored tobacco products, which appeal to minors and promote initiation.100
100 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “E-cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of
the Surgeon General,” 2016; Villanti, A.C., A.L. Johnson, B.K. Ambrose, et al., “Flavored Tobacco Product Use in
Youth and Adults: Findings From the First Wave of the PATH Study (2013-2014),” American Journal of
Preventive Medicine, 53(2); 139-151, 2017.
In addition to the
Sweet, Teen-Friendly Nicotine Flavors” The New York Times (Aug. 13, 2019), available at
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/health/juul-flavors-nicotine.html; Omaiye, E.E., I. Cordova, B. Davis, et. al.,
Counterfeit Electronic Cigarette Products with Mislabeled Nicotine Concentrations,” Tobacco Regulatory Science,
3(3): 347–357, 2017.
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tobacco products covered earlier in this guidance document, FDA has considered revising its
enforcement priorities with respect to premarket authorization for other deemed new tobacco
products. We note that several comments on the March 2019 Draft Guidance suggested that
FDA begin immediately enforcing the premarket requirements for flavored deemed tobacco
products such as cigars and other deemed tobacco products.
FDA received numerous comments relating to the proposed policy for flavored cigars in the
March 2019 Draft Guidance. Some of the comments were supportive of that proposed policy,
although some wanted the Agency to take even more aggressive action. Other comments
opposed inclusion of flavored cigars as an enforcement priority and disagreed with the bases for
the proposed policy. For example, some commenters argued that flavored cigars are used most
commonly by adult users and that the inclusion of flavored cigars as an enforcement priority
limits adults’ freedom to choose their preferred product. Other commenters argued that FDA did
not have the data necessary to support the need for “a drastic and unprecedented change in
enforcement priorities.” Some commenters also stated that the evidence cited by FDA
discussing initiation of youth usage of flavored cigars was inconsistent and inconclusive. After
consideration of the data regarding youth use of cigars generally and comments received on this
issue, we have decided to not prioritize enforcement of flavored cigars before September 9,
2020. While there is no public health benefit associated with flavored cigars and FDA remains
concerned with youth use of flavored cigars, current data indicate that youth are using flavored
cigars at a lower rate than they are using flavored ENDS products.
Comments regarding deemed tobacco products other than ENDS products and cigars, such as
waterpipe tobacco (hookah) products, also provided data showing the use of such tobacco
products among high school students and stating that evidence reflects that flavors for these
tobacco products entice youth. However, such data do not appear to raise comparably urgent
public health concerns, as the lower prevalence of youth use of these products suggests that they
do not appear to be as appealing to youth at this time.
Accordingly, at this time, FDA has decided to prioritize use of its limited enforcement resources
to address the sudden and dramatic increase in youth use of ENDS products, as well as to focus
on health and safety concerns connected to ENDS products such as vaping-associated lung
injuries. While acknowledging that all new tobacco products on the market without the required
authorization are marketed unlawfully and are potentially subject to enforcement action, at any
time, in FDA’s discretion, FDA’s primary focus will be to address the sudden and dramatic
increase in youth use of ENDS products, and the products covered by this section of the
guidance will therefore be a lower priority.
We have decided not to prioritize enforcement of the tobacco products covered by this section
before September 9, 2020. Manufacturers of flavored cigars, however, just like manufacturers of
all other deemed new tobacco products, will be required to submit marketing applications for
those products by September 9, 2020, consistent with the U.S. District Court for the District of
Maryland’s order directing FDA to require that applications be submitted to the Agency by
September 9, 2020, for deemed new tobacco products on the market as of August 8, 2016, or be
subject to FDA enforcement actions, in FDA’s discretion. As part of the premarket review
process, FDA may evaluate, among other things, the product’s constituents, ingredients,
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additives, and properties; manufacturing practices; and any studies or investigations into the
health risks of the tobacco product. FDA also has stated its intention to issue a regulation that
would ban the use of characterizing flavors in cigars, and FDA is actively working towards that
proposed rule.
After September 9, 2020, FDA will make enforcement decisions on a case-by-case basis,
recognizing that it is unable, as a practical matter, to take enforcement action against every
illegally marketed tobacco product, and that it needs to make the best use of Agency
resources. FDA intends to prioritize enforcement based on the likelihood of youth use or
initiation to make the most efficient use of its resources. In assessing this, factors the Agency
intends to consider include, but are not limited to:
What FDA understands about the number of youth currently using the product or
category of product;
The trends in those numbers, particularly since 2016;
Whether the product contains added flavors;
What FDA understands about how the product or category of product is typically sold
and how that is likely to impact access and use by minors; and
What FDA understands about the frequency and other demographics of use by minors.
To illustrate, based on these factors, FDA’s lowest priority among these products will include
relatively expensive, large hand-rolled cigars that do not have flavors (e.g., fruit, candy, or mint),
given what FDA understands to be their comparatively lower youth usage rates.
FDA is continuously evaluating new information and adjusting its enforcement priorities in light
of the best available data, and it will continue to do so with respect to these products. FDA will
take appropriate action regarding tobacco products that are marketed without premarket
authorization, including as warranted based on changed circumstances, new information, or to
better address minors’ use of those products.
VI. DOCUMENT HISTORY
January 2020 – First edition of guidance issued.
April 2020 – Guidance is revised to reflect the court’s order in American Academy of Pediatrics,
et al. v. Food and Drug Administration, et al., Case No. 8:18-cv-883 (PWG), (D. Md. Apr. 22,
2020), Dkt. No. 182, granting a motion for a 120-day extension (until September 9, 2020) in
light of the global outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus. Specific
revisions include the following:
Section II.A – Added reference to order granting 120-day extension.
Section IV.A (and throughout) – Changed language stating that FDA’s new enforcement
priorities would begin “30 days after issuance of this Final Guidance” to “February 6,
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2020,” which is 30 days after the Notice of Availability announcing the Final Guidance
was published.
Section IV.A (and throughout document) – Changed “May 12, 2020” to “September 9,
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APPENDIX A – SIGNIFICANT COMMENTS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO MARCH
2019 DRAFT GUIDANCE AND FDA RESPONSES
Legal and statutory framework issues
Comment Response
FDA should engage in legislative rulemaking
process
The draft guidance constituted a major
rule and FDA has not followed procedures
established by the Administrative
Procedure Act (APA) governing the
promulgation of rules
The Regulatory Flexibility Act requires an
analysis of a proposed rule’s impact on
small business and FDA has not conducted
such an analysis
FDA is bypassing the requirement to
conduct a cost benefit analysis by issuing a
guidance instead of formal rule
FDA has not considered regulatory
alternatives to the approach outlined in
the draft guidance
This action would impose costs and
adverse effects on industry which
constitutes a major rule which should be
subject to the requirements under the
Congressional Review Act
Though guidance documents are non-
binding, the way the guidance is written,
retail outlets would need to comply with
standards suggested by the draft guidance
as though they were law
Engaging in rulemaking would offer more
substantial opportunity for stakeholders to
provide public comments and would
provide clarity on what stakeholders
through the supply and retail chain)
needed to do to come into compliance
The Final Guidance is a statement of policy that
discusses the enforcement of premarket authorities
already existing in the statute. It does not establish
any rights for any person, is not binding on FDA or the
public, and is not subject to requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act or the notice-and-comment
provisions of the APA. Historically, FDA has not
analyzed the economic effects of enforcement
guidance, including for reasons such as difficulty in
predicting such effects. Alternatives such as issuing
warning letters and other enforcement techniques
have been considered and used by the Agency.
Despite this, as shown by the data highlighted in the
Final Guidance, the rate of youth use of tobacco
products (particularly fruit- and candy-flavored and
mint-flavored ENDS products) has dramatically
increased. FDA retains discretion to enforce
premarket authorities.
The relevant substantive requirements are those
governing premarket authorization as set forth in
Section 910. The Final Guidance does not impose new
restrictions, for retailers or manufacturers, but rather
discusses FDA’s enforcement priorities for existing
statutory requirements. In Section 910, Congress
placed the onus on manufacturers to demonstrate
that the marketing of a tobacco product is appropriate
for the protection of the public health, taking into
account, among other things, the likelihood that those
who do not use tobacco products will start using
them.
FDA provided for a 45-day period for comment on the
draft guidance, and interested parties may continue to
submit comments after publication of the final
guidance, providing a substantial opportunity for
public input.
FDA is bypassing statutory restrictions on its
discretionary enforcement authority and
obligations related to rulemaking, by threatening
selective enforcement of its premarket
authorization authority.
FDA has discretion to decide how when to enforce its
premarket authorization authorities under the FD&C
Act. See Heckler v. Chaney, 470 U.S. 821, 835 (1985).
The Final Guidance is a statement of policy that
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outlines FDA’s enforcement priorities with respect to
such requirements.
Guidance should conform to Section 907.
Actions in this guidance should conform to
Section 907, which obligates FDA to
consider factors not addressed by the
guidance, including technical achievability
and countervailing effects.
FDA should not adopt modifications to
compliance policy but should instead
follow through with a rule that considers
the comments from FDA’s ANPRM on
Flavors in Tobacco Products.
Section 907 refers to tobacco product standards. This
Final Guidance is not setting tobacco product
standards, such as a tobacco product standard
restricting or eliminating the use of flavors in ENDS.
Instead, it is explaining FDA’s enforcement priorities
for premarket review requirements already included in
the Tobacco Control Act. A flavored product could be
marketed consistent with this guidance if it meets the
statutory standards for authorization. For example, in
April 2019, FDA authorized the marketing of a
menthol-flavored IQOS heat-not-burn cigarette
product through the PMTA pathway.101
101 For more information please see https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-permits-sale-iqos-
tobacco-heating-system-through-premarket-tobacco-product-application-pathway.
FDA is supposed to be an advisory agency, not a
regulatory agency, and its actions are an
overreach.
The Tobacco Control Act provides FDA with regulatory
authority over tobacco products.
FDA’s proposed actions are arbitrary and
capricious because it has failed to provide
adequate reasoning/scientific reasoning/used
incomplete or incorrect data.
The enforcement priorities explained in the Final
Guidance are based upon and supported by, among
other things, multiple high-quality scientific data
sources (e.g., NYTS, PATH, MTF).
FDA has failed to connect the proposed policy to
an official finding that the actions were
appropriate for the protection of public health.”
The Final Guidance discusses the enforcement of
premarket authorities already existing in statute.
Section 910 places the onus on manufacturers to show
that the marketing of a tobacco product would be
appropriate for the protection of the public health, not
on the FDA to show otherwise. The Tobacco Control
Act uses the term “appropriate for the protection of
the public health,” in section 910 and several other
provisions. The considerations identified in the
statute typically include analysis of whether the action
would increase or decrease the likelihood that existing
users of tobacco products would stop using such
products, and whether it would increase or decrease
the likelihood that those who do not use tobacco
products will start using the products. The Guidance
reflects these considerations.
FDA has been unresponsive/lack of clarity.
Manufacturers have been relying on
guidance and information since the
deeming rule; this is a drastic departure
FDA has communicated its concerns regarding the
increase in youth access in public statements, the
March 2019 draft guidance, and requests for
information to manufacturers. FDA has consistently
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from deeming and guidances issued since
deeming.
Difficult to keep track of FDA’s policies and
compliance requirements.
informed industry that its compliance policies will be
responsive to changed circumstances. There could be
no reasonable reliance on a deferred enforcement
policy subject to change at any time. The guidance
explains why the changed circumstances warrant this
prioritization; i.e., the substantial increase in youth use
of ENDS in addition to other health and safety
considerations. FDA has always stated (and the
Tobacco Control Act itself is clear) that deemed new
tobacco products are required to obtain premarket
authorization and that such products that remain on
the market without marketing authorization are
marketed unlawfully.
FDA has stated it will provide further guidance and
issue rules to make the product review process
more transparent and predictable but has not
done so.
FDA has provided guidance and information to
industry on the premarket pathways through
publishing guidances and marketing orders, as well as
posting information via webinars and public
workshops.102
102 For more information on premarket tobacco product applications please see Premarket Tobacco Product
Applications for [ENDS], Guidance for Industry (June 2019), available at https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-
information/search-fda-guidance-documents/premarket-tobacco-product-applications-electronic-nicotine-delivery-
systems-ends; Applications for Premarket Review of New Tobacco Products (updated June 2019) available at
https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/applications-premarket-review-new-
tobacco-products. For more information on CTP’s other published regulations and guidances, please see
https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/products-guidance-regulations/rules-regulations-and-guidance; for more
information on FDA CTP webinars, please see https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/compliance-enforcement-
training/fda-tobacco-compliance-webinars; for information on marketing orders and accompanying documentation,
please see https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/compliance-enforcement-training.
The statute also informs the public of
the information needed in a premarket tobacco
product application. Industry members have
successfully obtained marketing authorization orders
with information currently available.
Draft guidance would have unjustifiable
retroactive effects on industry actors who were “in
compliance” with FDA’s previous policy.
This Final Guidance would only affect those products
that are illegally on the market; none of the products
affected by the guidance were ever in compliance with
the premarket authorization requirements of the law.
FDA has consistently informed industry that its
compliance policies will be responsive to changed
circumstances. As discussed in the guidance, FDA
stated in the notice of proposed rulemaking for the
Deeming Rule, that the overall public health impact of
ENDS products would depend crucially upon “who
uses the products and how they are used. If such
products result in minimal initiation by children and
adolescents while significant numbers of smokers quit,
then there is a potential for the net impact at the
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population level to be positive. If, on the other hand,
there is significant initiation by youth, minimal
quitting, or significant dual use of combust[ed] and
non-combust[ed] products, then the public health
impact could be negative.” As such policies are
subject to change, manufacturers cannot have settled
expectations to market unlawful products, especially
in the face of evolving public health concerns.
Therefore, FDA believes that manufacturers should
have begun contemplating and/or preparing
premarket applications at no later than the time of the
final deeming rule.
Draft guidance will kill innovation and force
industry out of work.
FDA disagrees that the Final Guidance will cause these
results. The Final Guidance explains FDA’s
enforcement priorities for certain deemed new
products that are being marketed without required
premarket tobacco product authorization. The Final
Guidance would only affect those products that are
illegally on the market; none of the products affected
by the guidance were ever in compliance with the
premarket authorization requirements of the law. In
any event, FDA believes that the use of premarket
pathways will incentivize development of innovative
tobacco products that meet the applicable statutory
standards.
Draft guidance policy on marketing practices
would violate the First Amendment as it
represents an impermissibly broad commercial
speech restriction.
FDA disagrees that the Final Guidance violates the
First Amendment. Speech regarding an illegal activity
including distribution of a product that requires
premarket review under the FDCA – is not protected
under the First Amendment. See United States v.
Caputo, 517 F.3d 935, 941 (7th Cir. 2008) (unapproved
device); United States v. LeBeau, 654 Fed. App’x 826,
831 (7th Cir. 2016) (unapproved drug); United States v.
Cole, 84 F. Supp. 3d 1159, 11-66-67 (D. Or. 2015)
unapproved drug). Even if the First Amendment were
applicable, the government has a substantial interest
in protecting youth from tobacco products, and
prioritizing enforcement actions with respect to ENDS
products targeted to, or likely to promote use by,
minors is a reasonable measure to directly advance
that interest. See, e.g., Discount Tobacco City &
Lottery, Inc. v. United States, 674 F.3d 509, 536 (6th
Cir. 2012). We have provided additional examples for
clarity in the Final Guidance.
Modifications to ENDS Compliance Policy – Flavored ENDS except Tobacco, Mint, Menthol
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There is no evidence/limited evidence to connect
liquid nicotine use with harmful health effects in
youth.
As discussed in the Final Guidance the studies of the
effects of nicotine exposure in the naïve adolescent
brain find that the adolescent brain is uniquely
vulnerable to nicotine compared to the adult brain.
Repeated exposure to nicotine during adolescence
induces long-lasting structural and functional changes
in brain regions involved in addiction, attention,
learning, and memory.103
103 McDonald, C.G., A.K. Eppolito, J.M. Brielmaier, et. al., “Evidence for elevated nicotine-induced structural
plasticity in nucleus accumbens of adolescent rats,” Brain Research, 1151, 211-218, 2007; doi:
10.1016/j.brainres.2007.03.019; Bergstrom, H.C., R.F. Smith,, N.S. Mollinedo, et al., “Chronic nicotine exposure
produces lateralized, age-dependent dendritic remodeling in the rodent basolateral amygdala,” Synapse, 64(10), 754-
764, 2010; doi:10.1002/syn.20783; England, L.J., K. Aagaard, M. Bloch, et al., “Developmental toxicity of
nicotine: a transdisciplinary synthesis and implications for emerging tobacco products,” Neuroscience and
Biobehavioral Reviews, 72:176-189, 2017.
Studies further suggest that nicotine-induced changes
in the adolescent brain can lead to long-lasting effects
on cognitive function, such as cognitive deficits
following nicotine abstinence, and may contribute to
the risk for mood and anxiety disorders. Nicotine is the
primary addictive substance in tobacco products,
including e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes. The
rate and extent of nicotine delivery significantly
impact product abuse liability. Higher nicotine content
and faster rates of nicotine delivery increase products’
abuse liability due to the rapid absorption of nicotine
into the brain. Some e-cigarettes are capable of
achieving similar or greater nicotine delivery as
cigarettes.104
104 Hiler, M., A. Breland, T. Spindle, et al., “Electronic cigarette user plasma nicotine concentration, puff
topography, heart rate, and subjective effects: Influence of liquid nicotine concentration and user experience,”
Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, 25(5), 380-392, 2017; doi:10.1037/pha0000140; Lopez, A.A., M.M.
Hiler, E.K. Soule, et al., “Effects of Electronic Cigarette Liquid Nicotine Concentration on Plasma Nicotine and Puff
Topography in Tobacco Cigarette Smokers: A Preliminary Report,” Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 18(5):720-723,
2016; doi:10.1093/ntr/ntv182; Maloney, S. F., A. Breland, E.K. Soule, et al. “Abuse liability assessment of an
electronic cigarette in combustible cigarette smokers,” Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 27(5):443-
454, 2019; doi:10.1037/pha0000261; O’Connell, G., J.D. Pritchard, C. Prue, et al, “A randomised, open-label, cross-
over clinical study to evaluate the pharmacokinetic profiles of cigarettes and e-cigarettes with nicotine salt
formulations in US adult smokers,” Internal and Emergency Medicine, 14(6):853-861, 2019; doi:10.1007/s11739-
019-02025-3; Ramoa, C. P., M.M. Hiler, T.R. Spindle, et al. “Electronic cigarette nicotine delivery can exceed that
of combustible cigarettes: a preliminary report,” Tobacco Control, 25(e1): e6-9, 2016; doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-
2015-052447; Yan, X. S., & C. D’Ruiz, “Effects of using electronic cigarettes on nicotine delivery and
cardiovascular function in comparison with regular cigarettes,” Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 71(1):24-
34, 2015; doi:10.1016/j.yrtph.2014.11.004.
Banning” flavors outside of tobacco, mint, and
menthol would deter cigarette smokers from
The Final Guidance does not ban any products but
rather identifies FDA’s priorities in connection with the
enforcement of the statutory premarket review
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quitting or force smokers to restart smoking if they
have already quit.
Smokers trying to quit smoking avoid
tobacco-, mint-, and menthol-flavored
products because they are too similar to
flavors of a traditional cigarette.
Stricter policies for ENDS products for
youth should not come at expense of adult
users.
requirements. Moreover, the policy announced in the
Final Guidance does not prioritize any menthol-
flavored, tobacco-flavored, or non-flavored ENDS
products or any non-cartridge-based flavored ENDS
products for enforcement where the manufacturer is
taking adequate measures to prevent minors’ access
to these products. Additionally, consumers will be
able to access ENDS products (including flavored ENDS
products) that receive market authorization. Nicotine
replacement therapy products also remain available
for tobacco product users who may need assistance
with withdrawal symptoms and are also available in
several flavors.
Available research does not support the argument that
smokers trying to quit smoking and transition to ENDS
products avoid tobacco and menthol-flavored ENDS
products because they are too similar to traditional
cigarette flavors.
FDA has repeatedly emphasized that the availability of
non-combustible options should not come at the
expense of addicting a generation of children to
nicotine through these same delivery vehicles. FDA
believes that this policy strikes an appropriate balance
between preventing youth access to ENDS products
and maintaining availability of potentially less harmful
options for current adult smokers who have
transitioned or wish to transition completely away
from combusted tobacco products.
No basis for prioritizing flavored ENDS products.
The policy will not be successful at keeping
kids from using these products; kids use
anything that is taboo and illegal.
Youth are more attracted to these
products due to peer use than flavors.
Youth use ENDS products for nicotine
delivery not for flavors.
Only a correlative, not causal, relationship
between youth preference for flavors and
increased ENDS usage.
As discussed in the Final Guidance, data from 2018
NYTS as well as from 2019 Monitoring the Future
study and 2019 NYTS show a significant increase in
youth use of these products. Data also clearly show
that flavors are a primary driver in youth
experimentation with, and continued use of, ENDS
products, and that the flavored ENDS products
overwhelmingly used by youth are cartridge-based
products. The policy outlined in the Final Guidance
prioritizes enforcement of ENDS products that are
targeted to minors or likely to promote use of ENDS by
minors. FDA expects that this policy and others stated
in the guidance will make fewer products available and
more difficult for youth to obtain.
No basis for excluding tobacco, mint, and menthol
from prioritization.
The Final Guidance explains that FDA intends to
prioritize mint-flavored, cartridge-based ENDS
products (and any other flavored, cartridge-based
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General increasing popularity of mint and
menthol ENDS products amongst youth
populations.
Mint- and menthol-flavored products drive
youth ENDS usage.
Flavors clearly increase appeal of ENDS
products and some flavors have toxic
effects and documented respiratory
toxicity.
ENDS product, other than tobacco- or menthol-
flavored ENDS products) for enforcement for lack of a
marketing authorization. The guidance also explains
that FDA intends to prioritize enforcement for lack of a
marketing authorization for any tobacco- or menthol-
flavored ENDS products and non-cartridge-based
flavored ENDS products when the manufacturer is not
taking adequate measures to prevent minors’ access
to these products. Data shows that tobacco- and
menthol-flavored ENDS products are not as appealing
to minors as other flavored ENDS products. While the
NYTS groups mint- and menthol-flavored products
together, a randomly-selected third of respondents to
the Monitoring the Future (MTF) study were asked
specifically about their preferred flavors of JUUL and
reported use of menthol- and tobacco-flavored
products were among the lowest ranked options.
Based on the available data and FDA’s interest in
balancing between preventing youth usage and
preserving options for adults trying to transition away
from combustible products, FDA is not prioritizing
enforcement against tobacco-, menthol-, and non-
flavored ENDS products or non-cartridge-based
flavored ENDS products except when the
manufacturer is not taking adequate measures to
prevent minors’ access to these products.
Prioritizing flavors for enforcement will create a
significant black market for “banned” flavors
outside those that are exempted.
By black market flavored products, we assume this
could refer to, for example, flavored ENDS products,
including e-liquids, put on the market after the
guidance, flavored ENDS products diverted from
another country’s market to the U.S market, and/or
flavored ENDS products made to look like another
ENDS product that is currently being marketed. FDA
has regulatory tools and enforcement authorities to
address deemed tobacco products that are marketed
without authorization, counterfeit, and/or otherwise
involved in illicit trade. See, e.g., sections 301, 902,
903, 905, 910, and 920 of the FD&C Act.
This Final Guidance describes the Agency’s
enforcement priorities for products that are on the
market without the required premarket
authorization—it does not ban any tobacco product—
and illicit ENDS products are necessarily subject to the
enforcement priorities identified in the guidance as
they do not have premarket authorization. Thus, FDA
believes that this policy will not significantly increase
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illicit practices or create new illicit markets, and it
could help FDA better address such practices. Once
products receive premarket authorization, they can
legally enter the market.
FDA believes that there are significant public health
benefits of the policy set forth in the guidance, which
is aimed at curbing the dramatic rise in youth use of
ENDS products and will help address safety issues
connected to ENDS products that are not fully
understood—e.g., lung injuries associated with use of
vaping products as well as battery explosions with
ENDS products—particularly given that these products
have been marketed without premarket evaluation.
These current public health issues affirm the
importance of the premarket review process, as
contemplated by the Tobacco Control Act, to
scientifically evaluate products based on a public
health standard. FDA believes that by pursuing this
policy the Agency will be better able to monitor and
identify illicit cartridge-based products that are threats
to public health and safety. As flavored, cartridge-
based products exit the market until they are able to
demonstrate that they meet the applicable public
health standard and receive authorization, the number
of potential flavored, cartridge-based products that
could cause these threats will shrink to a more
manageable number for FDA to monitor. Thus, FDA
expects that to the extent any illicit markets were to
develop with respect to cartridge-based products in an
attempt to evade premarket review requirements, this
guidance will help FDA better address the public
health threats caused by such markets and the overall
public health benefits that will likely accrue as a result
of the guidance will be greater than any negative
effects of increased illicit markets. Moreover, FDA
does not believe that the Agency should refrain from
enforcing existing statutory authorities merely
because regulated entities could find other ways to
violate such authorities. The Agency can, and will,
continue to monitor the marketing and use of ENDS
and other tobacco products, and adjust its policies and
approaches as warranted.
Many other harmful products (e.g., alcohol) are
available in various flavors attractive to youth; it is
inconsistent to only prioritize for enforcement
flavored ENDS products.
The policy expressed in this Final Guidance is limited
solely to tobacco products over which FDA has
statutory authority. The focus of this guidance and the
Agency’s enforcement priorities is tobacco products,
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specifically certain ENDS products. Moreover, this
comment is about flavored alcohol products that are
lawfully on the market, whereas this guidance
concerns products being sold in violation of the
requirement to have premarket authorization, where
the product’s ingredients and additives are among the
considerations in the premarket review.
FDA should focus its enforcement priorities on
products that contain nicotine salts and/or should
specify differences between nicotine and nicotine
salts.
FDA believes that ENDS products containing nicotine
salts will be adequately addressed by the enforcement
priorities set in this Final Guidance.
Research is ongoing to better understand the abuse
liability associated with nicotine-salt based e-liquids
and new cartridge-style ENDS products, the potential
for initiation in youth and nonusers, and the potential
for switching from combusted cigarettes in current
smokers from use of these products. Preliminary
research indicates that nicotine salts in ENDS products
can drive nicotine exposures in users higher than ENDS
containing freebase nicotine; these exposures can also
be comparable to or potentially higher than
cigarettes.105
105 Goniewicz, M. L., R. Boykan, C.R. Messina, et al., “High exposure to nicotine among adolescents who use Juul
and other vape pod systems (‘pods’),” Tobacco Control, 28(6), 2019; doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054565;
Talih, S., R. Salman, R. El-Hage, et al, “Characteristics and toxicant emissions of JUUL electronic cigarettes,”
Tobacco Control, 28(6):678-680, 2019; doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054616; Teichert, A., P. Brossard, L.F.
Medlin, et al, “Evaluation of Nicotine Pharmacokinetics and Subjective Effects following Use of a Novel Nicotine
Delivery System,” Nicotine Tobacco Research, 20(4):458-465, 458-465; doi:10.1093/ntr/ntx093.
In addition to greater nicotine
exposures, ENDS with nicotine salts can have faster
absorption106
106 O’Connell, G., J.D. Pritchard, C. Prue, et al., “A randomised, open-label, cross-over clinical study to evaluate the
pharmacokinetic profiles of cigarettes and e-cigarettes with nicotine salt formulations in US adult smokers,” Internal
and Emergency Medicine, 14:853-861, 2019; doi:10.1007/s11739-019-02025-3.
and potentially faster elimination from
the blood.107
107 Bowen, A., & C. Xing, “Nicotine Salt Formulations for Aerosol Devices and Methods Thereof,” United States
Patent, Pub. No. US 2015/0020824, 2015,
https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/57/f8/7e/2db69f396801d5/US20150020824A1.pdf (visited Oct 8
2019).
These factors can increase the abuse
liability of ENDS with nicotine salts compared to
freebase nicotine, and potentially cigarettes.
The higher abuse liability of ENDS with nicotine salts
compared to freebase nicotine raises concerns of
addiction in youth, particularly due to the vulnerability
of the developing adolescent brain. However, for
many individual addicted cigarette smokers, the
potential for ENDS to act as a substitute for cigarettes,
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thereby encouraging smokers to seek to switch
completely away from combustible cigarettes, may be
dependent, in part, upon the product having
acceptability and abuse liability more comparable to a
cigarette.
The Final Guidance focuses FDA’s priorities on
flavored, cartridge-based ENDS products because data
show that flavors are a strong driver for youth use,
and that youth overwhelmingly prefer cartridge-based
ENDS products. However, FDA is continuously
evaluating new information and adjusting its
enforcement priorities in light of the best available
data, including any data on ENDS products containing
nicotine salts, and it will continue to do so with
respect to these products.
FDA should focus its enforcement priorities on
cartridge-based ENDS products.
FDA is concerned about the rising youth appeal and
use of ENDS products. The data show that flavors are
a strong driver for youth use, and that youth
overwhelmingly use cartridge-based ENDS products.
Accordingly, such products are a key focus of the Final
Guidance. FDA will, however, take appropriate action
regarding ENDS that are marketed without premarket
authorization, including as warranted based on
changed circumstances, new information, or to better
address minors’ use of those products.
Modifications to ENDS Compliance Policy – Offered for sale in ways that pose a greater risk for minors to
access such products
Comment Response
The Tobacco Control Act prohibits FDA from
restricting tobacco sales to a specific category of
retail outlets.
FDA is not restricting or even prioritizing enforcement
against ENDS products sold in a specific category of
retail outlets. Although the March 2019 Draft
Guidance proposed to focus its enforcement priorities
for flavored ENDS products on how the product was
sold (regardless of the type of retail establishment),
after considering the comments, the public health
threats, and new evidence, FDA determined that
focusing on how the product was sold would not be
sufficient to address youth use of these products.
Given the urgent need to address the dramatic rise in
youth use, this Final Guidance prioritizes enforcement
with respect to any flavored, cartridge-based ENDS
products (other than a tobacco- and menthol-flavored
ENDS product) without regard to the location or
method of sale.
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With respect to tobacco-, menthol-, and non-flavored
ENDS products as well as flavored cartridge-based
ENDS products, the Final Guidance states that FDA
does not intend to prioritize enforcement where
manufacturers have taken adequate measures to
prevent youth access. These types of measures
generally are among those that manufacturers have
informed FDA that they are capable of implementing
for ENDS products and none involve a specific
category of retail outlet.
Lack of clarity for retail locations
Should retail locations have age
verification at their door or a separate
room for the sale of any ENDS products?
Can retail locations employ less
burdensome alternatives?
Concern that the policy could make
traditional cigarette products more easily
accessible than ENDS products.
Need clarity on how manufacturers or
wholesalers can document adequate
measures to prevent youth access.
How are retail outlets supposed to balance
space constraints with youth access
concerns?
FDA should give existing enforcement
mechanisms the chance to succeed or
focus on enforcing existing mechanisms
before instituting new policy.
FDA has provided additional details regarding factors
that it intends to consider in assessing whether a
manufacturer is taking adequate measures to prevent
youth access. For example, the Final Guidance lists
several different types of programs to monitor
compliance with age-verification and sales restrictions,
all of which are programs that some manufacturers
have stated they are capable of implementing for
ENDS products. Unlike the Draft Guidance, it does not
include, as a factor for prioritization, whether the
product is sold by retailers in a location where minors
are able to enter at any time.
The March 2019 Draft Guidance proposed to focus its
enforcement priorities of flavored ENDS products on
how the product was sold (regardless of the type of
retail establishment). After considering the
comments, the public health threats, and new
evidence, FDA determined that, to address youth use
of these products, this Final Guidance should prioritize
enforcement with respect to any flavored, cartridge-
based ENDS products (other than a tobacco- and
menthol-flavored ENDS product) without regard to the
location or method of sale. The alarming data on the
increase in youth use of ENDS products shows that the
FDA’s enforcement efforts to date did not adequately
address this problem.
Enforcement priorities would effectively ban many
retailers from selling ENDS products while allowing
sales from vape shops and online retailers.
Concerns that many retailers will be forced
to close.
Concerns that this will just cause retailers
to shift unauthorized products to vape
shops and other stores.
This Final Guidance prioritizes enforcement with
respect to any flavored, cartridge-based ENDS
products (other than a tobacco- and menthol-flavored
product) without regard to the location or method of
sale.
In addition, the Final Guidance explains that FDA
intends to prioritize enforcement for lack of a
marketing authorization for tobacco-, menthol-, and
non-flavored ENDS products and for non-cartridge-
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Concerns about the rise in youth use of
open tank systems and sourcing of e-vapor
products at vape shops, as indicated by an
analysis of Wave 2 (2014-2015) to Wave 3
2015-2016) of results from the PATH
study.
based flavored ENDS products where the
manufacturer is not taking adequate measures to
prevent youth access to ENDS products. For example,
the Final Guidance lists several different types of
programs to foster compliance with age-verification
and sales restrictions, all of which are programs that
some manufacturers have stated they are capable of
implementing for ENDS products.
Finally, FDA notes that there has been a dramatic rise
in youth use of cartridge-based ENDS products since
Wave 3 of the PATH study was completed in 2016, as
demonstrated by results from the NYTS in 2018 and
2019. These recent data inform FDA’s serious public
health concerns regarding the sale of certain flavored,
cartridge-based products without premarket
authorization. Moreover, although this Final Guidance
should have minimal impact on those vape shops that
primarily sell non-cartridge ENDS products and ensure
that purchasers are of the requisite age and are not
purchasing for resale (e.g., are not purchasing in large
quantities), should evidence indicate to the contrary,
the Agency will take appropriate action.
Stricter enforcement of current age verifications
rules would be an effective enforcement strategy.
Lax enforcement is a primary driver of
youth ENDS use.
FDA should increase penalties to retailers
who violate current regulations and sell to
minors.
Age verification should be as strong as it is
for alcohol.
There is a need for stricter age verification
for online sales of ENDS products.
As described in the Final Guidance, FDA vigorously
enforces the age verification requirements in its
compliance check program. FDA has been focusing
enforcement efforts on age verification as a strategy
to address youth use of tobacco products, and FDA
continues to enforce age restrictions. However, FDA
believes that age verification alone is not sufficient to
address this issue, given the most recent data that
youth use of ENDS products continues to increase.
FDA determined that focusing on how the product was
sold would not be sufficient to address youth use of
these products given the many sources of products
available for youth access. The reality is that youth
have continued access to ENDS products in the face of
legal prohibitions and even after voluntary actions by
some manufacturers. FDA believes that the policy
expressed in the Final Guidance is a more appropriate
means to combat youth use of, and access to, these
products.
Many companies already comply with age
verification requirements.
Policies that encourage additional
measures would harm law-abiding
retailers.
The Final Guidance does not require additional age
verification measures. Instead, it states that FDA
intends to prioritize enforcement for lack of a
marketing authorization for tobacco-, menthol-, and
non-flavored ENDS products as well as non-cartridge-
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based flavored ENDS products where the
manufacturer is not taking adequate measures to
prevent youth access to ENDS products.
Online sales of ENDS products should be banned. This suggested sales restriction is outside of the scope
of this guidance, which concerns enforcement of the
premarket authorization requirements.
At this time, FDA is finalizing this Guidance to address
its concerns regarding youth use of ENDS products.
The guidance prioritizes enforcement with respect to
flavored, cartridge-based ENDS products because data
shows that flavors are the primary driver in youth
experimentation with, and continued use of, ENDS
products, and that youth overwhelmingly use
cartridge-based ENDS products. These priorities apply
whether the products are sold online or in brick-and-
mortar stores. However, the Agency will continue to
monitor this issue.
Lack of clarity on what quantity limits for online
sales would entail.
Given the data that many youth obtain their ENDS
products from friends or sources in their social
networks, FDA believes that quantity limits are one
measure that a manufacturer could adopt to prevent
individuals from purchasing large quantities of ENDS
products to then distribute to minors on a secondary
market. FDA’s enforcement decisions will be made on
a case-by-case basis and depend on many factors, but
FDA intends to consider whether a manufacturer limits
the quantity of ENDS products that a customer may
purchase within a given period of time as a factor in
assessing whether a manufacturer is taking adequate
measures to prevent youth access. There is wide
variation in these types of ENDS products and, based
on some of the comments FDA received and the
responses to the Agency’s September 12, 2018 letters,
FDA believes individual manufacturers are best
positioned to know how to set purchase limits for their
specific products. Therefore, FDA does not believe
that further detail is warranted regarding this issue.
Age to purchase ENDS products should be
increased to 21.
On December 20, 2019, the President signed into law
legislation that raised the federal minimum age of sale
of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. FDA views
this as a major step in protecting the next generation
of youth from becoming addicted to ENDS and other
tobacco products. FDA believes, however, that this
change alone is not sufficient to address the epidemic
use of ENDS by youth, especially use of flavored,
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cartridge-based products (except for tobacco- or
menthol-flavored products) that are easily concealed,
produced on a large scale, and (in some cases) sold in
bulk quantities that has helped enable resale through
social or black market sources. As part of the
premarket review process for these products, FDA
intends to consider measures taken by manufacturers
to control youth access to these products.
Purchasing from other adolescents is a major
factor driving ENDS usage in youth populations.
FDA should increase penalties for
individuals who provide products to youth.
This type of behavior should be the
responsibility of parents, not the
government.
Only specialty vape stores should be
permitted to sell ENDS.
Data from CDC’s 2017 Youth Risk Behavior
Surveillance System (YRBSS) found that
86.4% of youth who used ENDS did not
purchase them at a retail store.
Youth will find ways to purchase restricted
flavored products and increased
regulations will be ineffective.
FDA agrees that social sources remain a concern for
ENDS and other tobacco products. Given the
popularity of social sources, FDA believes that quantity
limits could be effective in preventing individuals from
purchasing large quantities of ENDS products to then
distribute to minors on a secondary market.
Accordingly, FDA intends to consider whether a
manufacturer limits the quantity of ENDS products
that a customer may purchase within a given period of
time as a factor in assessing whether a manufacturer is
taking adequate measures to prevent youth access.
Limits on retail or online sales would remove two
of the top purchase options for adult ENDS
product users.
The priorities in the Final Guidance are addressed to
particular products, not retailers. FDA believes that
the Final Guidance strikes an appropriate balance
between preventing youth access to ENDS products
and maintaining availability of potentially less harmful
options for current adult smokers who have
transitioned or wish to transition completely away
from combusted tobacco products. FDA would
consider measures taken by manufacturers to control
youth access, not adult access, when determining
whether to enforce the premarket authorities with
respect to these products.
Does not provide adequate reasoning or specificity
for manufacturers to understand what marketing
actions would prompt enforcement actions.
FDA’s decision to exercise its enforcement authorities
with respect to particular products will be determined
on a case-by-case basis, informed by the enforcement
priorities described in this Final Guidance and any
other relevant factors. The Final Guidance provides a
number of examples of measures manufactures can
take to help prevent youth access to their tobacco
products. Such examples reflect information provided
by manufacturers in response to the Agency’s
September 12, 2018 letters, including measures to
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address youth use that manufacturers can or have
already taken to address youth access to ENDS
products, as well as information provided in
comments to the March 2019 Draft Guidance.
Modifications to ENDS Compliance Policy – flavored ENDS offered for sale after August 8, 2021, without
the manufacturer submitting (and FDA receiving) a premarket application
Comment Response
Moving up the compliance review date would be
harmful.
Has the potential to impact adults using
ENDS products for smoking cessation
purposes.
Will harm businesses that have already
planned for the initial date.
Will exacerbate an already burdensome
premarket review process.
Will be difficult for small businesses to
submit complete applications by August 8,
2021.
The Tobacco Control Act provides that new tobacco
products may not be legally marketed without
premarket authorization. Accordingly, all deemed
new tobacco products on the market without
authorization are illegally marketed products. As
discussed in the Final Guidance, industry had notice
that FDA would revisit its compliance policy if
necessary. The Final Guidance announces that FDA
intends to prioritize for enforcement ENDS products
for which a premarket application has not been
submitted by September 9, 2020. FDA understands
the concerns expressed by these commenters but
believes that it is appropriate for ENDS products to
undergo premarket review on a shorter timeframe
given the rise in youth use, in addition to other new
and continuing public health and safety concerns, such
as the outbreak of pulmonary injuries and battery
hazards.
Leaving products on the market for this long is
problematic.
Date is still too far away and will allow
harmful products to remain on the market.
Deadline means longer time for products
on the market to continue to make
unsubstantiated claims without scientific
review.
Leaving products on the market is
problematic due to lack of evidence
justifying later premarket review.
FDA agrees with these commenters that the proposed
August 8, 2021, date would allow products that may
be harmful to remain on the market too long, would
allow products to market unsubstantiated claims
without scientific review, and that the data before the
agency does not justify later premarket review. The
Final Guidance discusses the date for premarket
application submission and the importance of earlier
submission of applications to allow for FDA to better
evaluate whether these products meet applicable
premarket standards, such as whether the products
are appropriate for the protection of the public health,
considering the risks and benefits to the population as
a whole, including users and nonusers of the tobacco
product.
Lack of clarity around date for submission of
premarket review applications
FDA should articulate the status of
submitted premarket applications and
provide manufacturers opportunity to
The Final Guidance discusses dates for submission of
applications for premarket review and provides links
to application submission information, including
where to view marketing orders and accompanying
documentation, available at FDA.gov. FDA has
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amend applications in light of changing
deadlines.
Still unclear what information must be
included in a PMTA and/or SE report
provided guidance and information to industry on the
premarket pathways through publishing guidances
and marketing orders, as well as posting information
via webinars and public workshops.108
108 For more information on premarket tobacco product applications please see Premarket Tobacco Product
Applications for [ENDS], Guidance for Industry (June 2019), available at https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-
information/search-fda-guidance-documents/premarket-tobacco-product-applications-electronic-nicotine-delivery-
systems-ends; Applications for Premarket Review of New Tobacco Products (updated June 2019) available at
https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/applications-premarket-review-new-
tobacco-products. For more information on CTP’s other published regulations and guidances, please see
https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/products-guidance-regulations/rules-regulations-and-guidance; for more
information on FDA CTP webinars, please see https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/compliance-enforcement-
training/fda-tobacco-compliance-webinars; for information on marketing orders and accompanying documentation,
please see https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/compliance-enforcement-training.
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Comment Response
FDA should use its authority to require ENDS
manufacturers to stop running ads with
unsubstantiated claims about smoking cessation
and modified risk claims.
This is outside of the scope of the Final ENDS
guidance, which addresses premarket review
requirements for ENDS products. FDA closely
monitors retailer, manufacturer, importer, and
distributor compliance with Federal tobacco laws and
regulations and takes corrective action when
violations occur. When enforcing FDA’s tobacco
product authorities, the Agency generally issues a
warning letter the first time a compliance check
reveals a violation of federal tobacco laws and
regulations, including when a manufacturer sells or
distributes a product as a modified risk tobacco
product without an FDA order in effect. Failure to
promptly and adequately correct all violations and
ensure compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations may lead to enforcement actions,
including civil money penalties, seizure, and/or
injunction. To the extent that manufacturers are
marketing their products for therapeutic purposes,
they are subject to FDA’s medical product authorities.
Lack of clarity – it is unclear what ENDS products
manufacturers (and other parties that engage in
ENDS marketing activities) and retailers can do to
avoid concerning marketing activities.
Would like to know what specific steps
they can take to ensure their marketing
reaches adults rather than minors.
FDA believes the level of detail and examples in the
Final Guidance provide sufficient clarity.
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Need clarity on what the agency considers
targeting or promoting to minors.
FDA should ensure social media platforms are not
used as advertising platforms for ENDS products,
including monitoring videos that promote ENDS
products and limiting the reach of social media
influencers who promote products.
To the extent this comment is about the advertising of
ENDS products generally, it is outside the scope of the
policy. To the extent this comment is about
advertising of ENDS products that are targeted to
minors or likely to promote use of ENDS by minors,
FDA believes the Final Guidance addresses this by
indicating that such products will be an enforcement
priority.
A number of ENDS products are designed to be
small and discreet, thus promoting ENDS use in
minors.
The Final Guidance discusses the Agency’s intent to
prioritize its enforcement for products that are
targeted to minors or likely to promote use of ENDS by
minors. One example of such products includes
products marketed directly to minors by promoting
ease of concealment.
FDA should support stakeholder partnerships to
develop common approach and standards in
preventing youth access.
FDA CTP’s Office of Stakeholder Relations regularly
connects with stakeholders. Stakeholders also have
access to the ombudsman as well.
Flavored Cigars
Comment Response
Enforcing the premarket requirements against
flavored cigars would limit adults’ freedom to
choose their preferred products.
The Final Guidance does not include a policy to
prioritize flavored cigars for enforcement. Instead, as
described in the Final Guidance, flavored cigars are
treated like all other deemed products that are not
ENDS. Flavored cigars may seek premarket
authorization from FDA. Manufacturers of flavored
cigars, and of other deemed new tobacco products,
will be required to submit marketing applications for
those products by September 9, 2020, consistent with
the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland’s
order, as described in the Guidance.
Eliminating flavored cigars would result in the
creation of a black market.
The Final Guidance does not include a policy to
prioritize flavored cigars for enforcement. In addition,
we do not think development of a black market is
likely given that there are a number of
grandfathered” flavored cigars that are lawfully
marketed and would remain available to consumers
regardless of FDA’s enforcement of premarket
authorities.
FDA’s assertion of product migration of youth is an
unfounded hypothesis.
Concerns that FDA mischaracterizes
research and does not cite contrary
The Final Guidance does not include a policy to
prioritize flavored cigars for enforcement.
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government findings (citing to CDC reports
and PATH data)
FDA’s data on this topic limited to two
studies that only recently became
available and has not been vetted
There are limitations to the Wave 1-3
PATH data that FDA cites in support
FDA relies on 2018 NYTS data and
incorrectly speculates that youth could
migrate to flavored cigars
CDC MMWR data and PATH data
contradict suggestions that youth usage of
cigars is on the rise
Data show decreasing importance of
flavors to first time cigar users
Only allowing 30 days after guidance is finalized
would result in a de facto ban on flavored cigars.
Not enough time for manufacturers to
submit SE reports.
May not be enough time for retailers to
sell off inventory/FDA should include an
additional sell off period of time to the
compliance guidance.
Should be able to remain on the market
until FDA has reviewed and made a
determination on the premarket review
application.
The Final Guidance does not include a policy to
prioritize flavored cigars for enforcement. In addition,
we note that there are a number of “grandfathered”
flavored cigars that are lawfully marketed that would
remain available to consumers regardless of FDA’s
enforcement of premarket authorities.
Guidance should address grandfathered flavored
cigar products as well.
The Draft and Final Guidance are about enforcement
against products that lack required premarket
authorization. Grandfathered tobacco products,
which do not require premarket authorization, are
outside the scope of the policy.
Lack of clarity
Lack of a definition of flavored cigars will
lead to confusion and leave retailers
misinformed about what constitutes a
flavored cigar.
Lack of definition of characterizing flavor.
The Final Guidance no longer discusses prioritizing
enforcement for flavored cigars.
FDA should pursue the flavored cigar enforcement
policy addressed in the Draft Guidance.
At this time, FDA has decided to focus this Final
Guidance on ENDS products, given the recent surge in
youth use and additional considerations such as
battery explosions and vaping-related illnesses.
Nevertheless, FDA is continuously evaluating new
information and adjusting its enforcement priorities in
light of the best available data. FDA will take
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appropriate action regarding tobacco products that
are marketed without premarket authorization,
including cigars, in accordance with the court’s order
in American Academy of Pediatrics. FDA also has
stated its intention to issue a flavored cigar rule.
Compliance Policy for Other Deemed Products
Comment Response
FDA should modify compliance policy for other
deemed products.
Data on waterpipe tobacco use
demonstrates increase in youth use.
As discussed in the Final Guidance, consistent with the
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland’s order,
FDA intends to enforce premarket requirements for
these products after September 9, 2020.
FDA should not modify compliance policy for other
deemed products.
As discussed in the Final Guidance, consistent with the
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland’s order,
FDA intends to enforce premarket requirements for
these products after September 9, 2020.
FDA should focus its efforts on menthol cigarettes. The Final Guidance describes FDA’s policy on enforcing
premarket requirements for products subject to the
deeming rule. Menthol cigarettes are outside the
scope of this policy.
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From: Hayley Hodges <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 3:41 PM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Cc: Jaime Rojas <
Subject: Public Comment - Flavored Tobacco Ordinance
Good afternoon City Clerk,
Attached is a letter regarding the discussion on the flavored tobacco ordinance that will be
discussion on behalf of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets as well as an excel sheet of data.
Thank you!
Hayley Hodges
National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO)
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National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc., 17595 Kenwood Trail, Minneapolis, MN 55044 952-683-9270
www.natocentral.org
September 12, 2022
Mayor Mary Casillas Salas
Members of the Chula Vista City Council
RE: Proposed Flavored Tobacco Products Ban
Dear Mayor Salas and Members of the City Council:
As the Executive Director of the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO), a national retail
trade association that represents more than 60,000 retail stores throughout the country including
numerous Chula Vista retail stores, I am writing to submit our comments and concerns regarding the
proposed ordinance on your September 13, 2022, agenda that would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco
products, including the sale of menthol cigarettes, mint and wintergreen smokeless tobacco products,
flavored cigars and flavored pipe tobacco. This ban would include products that have been determined
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be “appropriate for the protection of the public health.”
We would ask that the Chula Vista City Council not adopt this ordinance for the reasons explained
below.
Chula Vista Should Focus on Youth Use of Alcohol and Marijuana
According to the 2018-2019 California Health Kids Survey, the most recent available, for the
Sweetwater Union High School District, only 6% of 11th graders had ever smoked a cigarette and only
2% had ever tried smokeless tobacco, while only 1% of 11th graders reported using either cigarettes
or smokeless tobacco in the prior 30-day period. With no significant youth use of traditional tobacco
products, there is no justification for an across-the-board prohibition of every kind of flavored tobacco
product that adults who are 21 and older choose to purchase.
This same survey found that 12% of 11th graders had used alcohol in the most recent 30-day period,
5% were binge drinkers, and 12% had used marijuana. Chula Vista has a much more significant
problem with youth drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana; a reasonable person can inquire why the
Chula Vista City Council is not considering a ban on all flavored alcohol products and additional
regulations to respond to the high marijuana use rates? Given the Council’s responsibility to protect
the public health, the absence of any action on underage drinking and marijuana use is concerning.
It is not as if flavored alcohol products are uncommon; there are numerous alcohol flavors, such as
cinnamon, whipped cream, chocolate, and cake, which are more youth-oriented than the traditional
flavors of tobacco products, such as menthol, mint, or wintergreen, which would be banned under this
proposal.
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National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc., 17595 Kenwood Trail, Minneapolis, MN 55044 952-683-9270
www.natocentral.org
If the underlying reason for the bans is youth usage of electronic cigarette products, which the Survey
found 8% of 11th graders had used in the previous 30 days (still one-third lower than alcohol or
marijuana use,) the Council should focus its regulatory efforts on youth-oriented electronic cigarette
vaping products and not, at the same time, all other traditional tobacco products that legal age adults
choose to buy and use.
When considering restrictions on electronic cigarette products, it is important to understand that the
Centers for Disease Control found that e-cigarette use nationally among high schoolers dropped about
60% from 2019 (which the most recent available Sweetwater Union survey covers) to 2021. See E-
Cigarette Use Among Middle and High School Students — National Youth Tobacco Survey, United
States, 2021, US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, October 1, 2021, Vol. 70, No. 39. The empirical
data showing very low underage use rates of traditional products by local high schoolers and the
national trend of a 60% drop in e-cigarette use does not support depriving all 21 and over adults their
freedom to choose flavored tobacco products they prefer.
It is also important to understand the facts about the public’s use of and opinions about tobacco
products. A Gallup poll issued in August 2022 noted that combustible cigarette smoking (both tobacco
and menthol flavored) was at an historic low of 11% of the adult population, down from 16% (over a
30% drop) from 2021. Cigarette smoking, which everyone believes is on the higher end of the risk
continuum, is rapidly fading out as newer, lower risk products, including electronic cigarettes and
modern oral tobacco products, become more common. Many of these products have been found by
the FDA to be “appropriate for the protection of the public health” and several of them have flavors
that would be banned under the proposed ordinance. It is perhaps for this reason that the same Gallup
poll found that only 42% of respondents, Democrats and Republicans alike, support banning menthol
cigarettes. By contrast, a July 2022 Gallup poll found that 50% of adults think marijuana use has a
negative effect on society.
The Council must also consider the study published online August 17, 2022, in Nicotine and Tobacco
Research, funded by the National Institutes of Health, finding “that local [flavored tobacco sales
restrictions] in the California Bay Area were not associated with a change in e-cigarette use one-year
post-implementation.” M.S. Dove, et al, Flavored Tobacco Sales Restrictions and Teen E-cigarette
Use: Quasi-experimental Evidence From California, https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntac200.
FDA Actions on Flavored Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette/Vaping Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent regulatory actions have for all intents and purposes
already enacted the kind of flavored electronic cigarette ban contained in the proposed ordinance.
However, the FDA regulatory actions go far beyond just banning flavored electronic cigarettes. Due
to all of the FDA’s actions as outlined below, I urge the City Council to allow the FDA regulatory
processes to continue in lieu of proceeding with a local flavored tobacco ban ordinance.
Ø On April 28, 2022, the FDA issued proposed regulations banning the sale of menthol cigarettes
and all flavored cigars. If enacted, these proposed regulations would apply nationwide and
remove hundreds of brands of menthol cigarettes and even more brands of flavored cigars form
the marketplace. The comment period on these regulations recently closed, and the rulemaking
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www.natocentral.org
process continues.
Ø May 14, 2022, was the deadline for manufacturers of tobacco products and electronic
cigarette/vaping products that contain synthetic nicotine to file an application with the FDA
seeking an order from the agency to market their synthetic nicotine products. To date, the FDA
has not authorized a single electronic cigarette product with synthetic nicotine to be on the
market and has announced that 88,000 such products are now illegal to sell.
Ø The FDA continues to review and act on pre-market tobacco product applications (PMTAs)
that manufacturers had to file with the agency by September 9, 2020, to keep their other tobacco
products on the market while the FDA reviewed the applications. To date, PMTA applications
covering 8,092,129 electronic cigarette and nicotine vaping products have been submitted to
the FDA. The FDA has refused to accept 1,402,226 applications, refused to file 5,091,368
applications, or issued marketing denial orders for 1,234,848 electronic cigarette and nicotine
vapor products. These actions add up to denying a total of 7,729,309 electronic cigarette and
nicotine vapor products from being sold in the marketplace.
Ø To date, the FDA has issued marketing granted orders allowing only 23 electronic cigarette and
vapor products to remain on the market, and not a single one of the 23 products has a
characterizing flavor.
Ø In February 2020, the FDA adopted a ban on the sale of all flavored cartridge-based and pod-
based electronic cigarettes, except for tobacco and menthol flavored products. This action
removed thousands of flavored cartridge-based and pod-based electronic vaping products from
the market.
With all of these past, current, and pending actions being taken by the FDA, we urge the City Council
not to adopt a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and electronic cigarette products.
Voters Want to Decide Whether Flavor Bans Make Sense
California Senate Bill 793, which would ban most flavored tobacco products statewide, has been
referred to the November ballot as Proposition 31 to let the voters decide whether to allow the statewide
flavor ban bill to go into effect. Voters want their say on flavor bans. We respectfully suggest that
deferring action until the voters have spoken in November is in the best interests of Chula Vista and its
retailers.
Store Closures and Layoffs May Follow the Enactment of the Ordinance
NATO’s convenience store members experienced losses of up to 45% in gasoline sales and 20% or
more in grocery, snack, beverage, and tobacco product sales during the past couple of years during the
pandemic. With convenience stores relying on tobacco product sales for approximately 36% of in-
store sales, a ban on all flavored tobacco products would eliminate an important product category that
is an integral part of a store’s business model. Also, tobacco specialty stores that rely on tobacco
product sales for up to 90% of total sales will be devastated by the loss of hundreds of flavored tobacco
products. Additionally, retailers have recently found it difficult to attract and retain employees and
combined with the effects of inflation, stores payroll costs continue to rise.
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National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc., 17595 Kenwood Trail, Minneapolis, MN 55044 952-683-9270
www.natocentral.org
If Chula Vista retailers must remove hundreds of products from their shelves, it will be very difficult
to compete with retailers in neighboring localities or with illicit sellers who do not care to whom they
sell their products. Employee layoffs and even store closures are real possibilities.
NATO and its Chula Vista retail members share everyone’s interest in keeping tobacco and electronic
smoking devices out of the hands of persons under 21 years old but banning all these products for 21
and older adults makes no sense from a health standpoint or economic point of view. According to the
FDA, there have been 26 attempts to induce Chula Vista retailers to sell tobacco products to underage
persons; only once did a retailer make the sale, a 96% compliance rate. Why would the City Council
want to harm responsible, legitimate retailers and force their 21 and older adult customers to drive to
other cities or to buy from illicit sellers?
We urge the Chula Vista City Council not to move forward with the proposed ban on flavored tobacco
products and single use electronic cigarettes. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Briant
NATO Executive Director
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Compliance Check Inspections of Tobacco Product Retailers Through 8/31/22 - Search Results
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Retailer Name Street Address City State Zip
Minor
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Sale to
Minor
Product
Type Brand Flavor Inspection Date
Decision
Date Inspection Result Link Charges
VAPE AND SMOKE 4360 MAIN ST CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 5/24/2022 No Violations Observed N/A
PINE PALACE LIQUOR 11 3RD AVE STE C CHULA VISTA CA 91910 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 5/18/2022 No Violations Observed N/A
PURE SMOKE 1037 BROADWAY CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 1/19/2022 No Violations Observed N/A
AMIGOS SMOKE SHOP & MINI MARKET 1285 BROADWAY # 102 CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 7/22/2021 No Violations Observed N/A
VAPE AND SMOKE 4360 MAIN ST CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/19/2020 No Violations Observed N/A
VAPE AND SMOKE 4360 MAIN ST CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes Yes
ENDS / E-
liquid Other Mint 7/31/2019 8/29/2019 Warning Letter Issued
1140.14(b)(1)-Sale
to a Minor;
1140.14(b)(2)(i)-
Failure to verify age
VAPE ELEMENTS 2015 BIRCH RD CHULA VISTA CA 91915 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 11/1/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
APPLE TREE SUPERMARKET 1193 BROADWAY CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 3/5/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
VALERO FOOD MART 873 PALOMAR ST CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 3/5/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
SUNSET LIQUOR 985 BROADWAY STE L CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 3/5/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
FOOD 4 LESS #780 660 PALOMAR ST CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 3/1/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
AMIGOS SMOKE SHOP & MINI MARKET 1285 BROADWAY # 102 CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 3/1/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
SOUTH BAY LIQUOR 1355 BROADWAY STE L M CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 3/1/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
7-ELEVEN 13569 796 BROADWAY CHULA VISTA CA 91910 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
711 STORE 2131 13590D 1097 BROADWAY CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
7-ELEVEN STORE #202121604C 899 BROADWAY CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
NORTGATE MARKET # 27 1058 3RD AVE CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
7-ELEVEN STORE #33715A2131 689 PALOMAR ST CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
WAL-MART STORE # 5305 1150 BROADWAY CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
L STREET 76 898 BROADWAY CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
PALOMAR ARCO 800 PALOMAR ST CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
BROADWAY SMOKE SHOP 1067 BROADWAY STE 101 CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
L STREET SHELL 902 BROADWAY CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
MIRAGE LIQOUR 1096 BROADWAY STE 101 CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
U.S.A. LIQUOR MARKET 947 BROADWAY CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
VISHIONS SMOKE SHOP 1037 BROADWAY STE F CHULA VISTA CA 91911 Yes No N/A N/A Not available 2/28/2018 No Violations Observed N/A
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From: Marlon Mansour <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 3:48 PM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: NMA Letter in Opposition to Proposed Flavor Tobacco Ban
Good afternoon,
Please find attached the Neighborhood Market Association's Letter in opposition to the
proposed ban on flavored tobacco, on the agenda for tomorrow's council meeting.
I also want to stress that the retailer community, a key stakeholder greatly affected by the ultimate
action of the City Council on this proposed ordinance, was not reached out for thoughts or guidance on
this proposed ordinance.
The Chula Vista business community is not aware that this ban is being proposed in 24 hours.
Delay this Vote till the proper stakeholder outreach is done! Passing this ordinance without proper
outreach to this key stakeholder group is tantamount to silencing their voices.
Best regards,
Marlon Oram Mansour
President
Neighborhood Market Association
6367 Alvarado Court, Suite 204
San Diego, CA 92120
Phone: 619-313-4400
www.neighborhoodmarket.org
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Mark Kassab
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Remon Mansour
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Steve Mattia
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September 12th, 2022
Mayor Mary Casillas Salas
Chula Vista City Council
276 Fourth Ave,
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Re: Proposed Flavored Tobacco Ban
The Honorable Mayor Mary Casillas Salas,
On behalf of the Neighborhood Market Association (NMA) Executive Board and our
members, we would like to submit our written testimony in opposition to the Flavored
Tobacco Ban currently under your consideration. The NMA is a non-profit trade
organization that represents over 700 family-owned businesses, including many
operating in Chula Vista.
In recent years, use of e-cigarettes and vaping products has risen, largely as a less
harmful alternative to traditional tobacco products.1 Youth access to these products has
become a concern for legislators. In recent years, the California state government as
well as the Federal government, through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have
taken powerful steps to prevent youth access and advertising of these products.2, 3, 4
Issues of youth access is also paramount to our retailers. That is why they take every
measure to assure these products never reach the hands of underage youth. Our
retailers are not just business owners; they have families and kids of their own.
The NMA strongly opposes this proposed flavor ban for several reasons: the effect on
small businesses, the unintended consequences similar flavor bans have had, and the
recent State and Federal actions that have been taken on the issue.
Effect on Small Businesses
In a year of enforcement in the County-level, retailers have lost an average of
around 50% of their sales due to the flavor ban. Some have shuttered their
stores because they could not afford their rent. Others have had to lay off
employees or raise prices of non-tobacco products (milk, bread, eggs, gas) just
to offset the large revenue losses to try to remain afloat.
Prohibiting products and subjecting retailers and employees to civil and criminal
penalties will only increase law enforcement presence on our local
communities. Meanwhile, there is no data in the staff report suggesting that
retailers are the source of youths getting tobacco and vaping products.
Many cities and localities in the greater San Diego area do not currently have
flavored tobacco bans, creating a lack of uniform laws. Convenience stores are
for convenience. They serve their communities and provide a one-stop shop for
various purchases. Prohibiting them from selling products that are being
permitted to sell a few streets away only drives away business to other districts.
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The Unintended Consequences of Similar Flavor Bans
Throughout history, bans on legal products have created previously unforeseen, more grave
consequences. Black market and other unregulated sources, such as the internet, assume the market
vacuums created from these bans and further endanger consumers. In prior flavor tobacco bans, studies
showed great increases in traditional cigarette smoking.5, 6, 7 Finally, these bans cause negative impacts
on businesses and local government tax revenue.
We have two relevant case studies to look to for guidance: San Francisco’s flavor ban, which was made
in effect in January 2019; and the County of San Diego’s flavor ban, which started enforcement in July
2021. In San Francisco, the flavor ban resulted in an increase in youths smoking traditional tobacco
cigarettes.5, 6 San Francisco saw devastating impacts to small businesses and their local tax revenue.8, 9
Legislators cannot fail to adequately research and contemplate these unintended consequences when
drafting a ban. Banning a product and taking it away from our regulatory bodies will only do more harms
to youths, the local business communities, and the local government while making a de minimis impact
on its intended goals.
Recent State and Federal Actions
In less than 2 months, the people of the State of California will vote on the State Referendum for SB 793,
the statewide flavored tobacco ban Governor Gavin Newsom had signed into law in 2020.10 In recent
years, the FDA has taken a big focus on the tobacco industry, reviewing applications for tobacco
products with a focus on ensuring the public health of the entire population and focused on ensuring
products do not cater to new users. To date, 6.7 million Pre-Market Tobacco Applications (PMTAs) have
been submitted for the FDA’s review.2, 3, 4 Without the FDA’s approval, these products cannot come to
market anywhere in the entire country. Of the 6.7 million PMTAs, only 22 have been approved. And
these 22 are subject to yearly review and potential revocation if further data shows the products risk the
population as a whole or that the product encourages new tobacco users.2
In sum, while the concerns of tobacco and vaping products catering to youth with artistic packaging and
unique flavors is very serious, it has recently been addressed and continues to be addressed. Not only is
it being taken care of, but each application is also being strictly scrutinized by the FDA under a wide
federal scope. Passing this local law would ban tobacco products that even the FDA approves.
Conclusion
While the intentions behind this proposed law are noble, the measure is ill-conceived temporally, the
language and scope are overly broad, and the unintended consequences from such a ban not deeply
addressed. The unintended consequences of other flavor bans have only caused greater health harms to
youths, which not only negates the primary purpose of this proposed ban; it exacerbates concerns of
youth access and drives use of more harmful, traditional tobacco products.
It’s also clear the adverse impact on local small businesses, a large stakeholder, were not contemplated,
and our retailer community was not reached out to prior to the drafting of this legislation for feedback
or guidance on the consequences of a proposed ban. Our retailer community is always ready and willing
to discuss issues affecting our local and business communities with our elected representatives.
The state will have its answer on this issue through a democratic referendum process. The FDA has
already taken immense steps to alleviate the primary concern underlying this proposed ban. Do not kill
your own district’s businesses, cause thousands of employees to lose their jobs, all to the advantage of
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other localities, lacking in flavor bans, down the street when you can wait a few months for a potential
uniform state-wide ban.
These stakeholders have already been cut out of the process and had their voices silenced. Do not
continue to disregard these stakeholders.
Respectfully,
Marlon Oram Mansour
President
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References
1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/public-health-expert-worries-e-cigarette-panic-is-ruining-single-
biggest-public-health-opportunity-in-120-years/
2 https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/market-and-distribute-tobacco-product/premarket-tobacco-
product-applications
3 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-27/fda-official-says-tobacco-product-reviews-are-
in-final-stages
4 https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/ctp-newsroom/perspective-fdas-progress-tobacco-product-
application-review-and-related-enforcement
5 “A Difference-in-Differences Analysis of Youth Smoking and a Ban on Sales of Flavored Tobacco
Products in San Francisco, California” Abigail S. Friedman, Yale School of Public Health
6 “The impact of a comprehensive tobacco product flavor ban in San Francisco among young adults”
Yong Yang, Eric N. Lindblom, Ramzi G. Salloum, and Kenneth D. Ward
7 https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/youth-and-tobacco/results-annual-national-youth-tobacco-
survey?linkId=133964541&utm_campaign=ctp-nyts&utm_medium=social&utm_source=CTPTwitter
8 Economic Impact of the Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products in San Francisco (California Fuels &
Convenience Alliance)
9 Economic Mitigation Measures Responsive to City Bans on the Sales of Certain Tobacco Products (San
Francisco Small Business Commission, 2019)
10 SB 793: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB793
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From: Adrian Kwiatkowski <
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Padilla <spadilla@chulavistaca.gov>; John McCann <jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>; Jill Galvez
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Subject: San Diegans VS Big Tobacco | letter in support of flavored tobacco ordinance
Dear Mayor and City Council,
On behalf of San Diegans VS Big Tobacco, I am submitting the attached letter in support of
the flavored tobacco ordinance (with no amendments) in advance of the Chula Vista City Council
meeting tomorrow. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions on my mobile
phone at (
Sincerely,
Adrian Kwiatkowski
Coalition Manager
San Diegans VS Big Tobacco
Adrian Kwiatkowski
Vice President | Partner
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SAN DIEGANS VS BIG TOBACCO
All Flavors | All Products | All Locations
SanDiegansVSBigTobacco.org SAN DIEGANS VS BIG TOBACCO C/O Bartell & Kwiatkowski
1650 Hotel Circle North, Suite 222| San Diego, CA 92108
September 9, 2022
Mayor and City Council
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
RE: September 13th City Council Agenda, ITEM 8.2: Prohibiting Flavored Tobacco Sales
Dear Mayor and City Council:
On behalf of the San Diegans VS Big Tobacco coalition, we want to express our appreciation
for your leadership and supporting ending the sale of flavored tobacco products in Chula Vista
and to strongly express our support for ITEM 8.2 on the September 13th City Council agenda
with no amendments.
As you know, ITEM 8.2 will end the sale of most flavored tobacco products in Chula Vista
including: e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, synthetic nicotine and tobacco-derived e-liquids.
Across California, more than one-hundred cities and counties have taken similar action to
protect their residents from the tobacco industry. The largest cities in California have taken
action including: San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, Long Beach, Santa Ana, Los
Angeles and San Diego. Chula Vista will join them and Imperial Beach and the County of San
Diego by approving this ordinance and protecting your community.
In a recent poll, 68% of local voters support ending the sale of flavored tobacco products.
The San Diegans VS Big Tobacco coalition strongly encourages you to join them in
supporting ITEM 8.2 on the September 13th City Council agenda with no amendments.
We look forward to your leadership on taking a strong stand against Big Tobacco.
Sincerely,
Adrian Kwiatkowski
Coalition Manager
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From: The Xavier Trust <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 10:55 PM
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I am writing to let you know that there has been no public outreach, no stakeholder engagement
and to respect the democratic process and let the voters speak this November!
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From: Christine Dulatre <
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Subject: No to Flavor Ban
To whom it may concern:
Please know that there has been no public outreach, no stakeholder engagement and to
respect the democratic process and let the voters speak this November! No flavor ban!
This has truly helped people from all walks of life- get rid of traditional analog cigarettes that has
thousands of chemicals known to cause various ailments vs a better alternative! Please hear out the
community!
Thank you,
Our company
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From: amar nadem <
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Hi. Good evening my Name is Amar Nadem. I am the owner of king liquor in the City Of Chula Vista.
We just heard about the tobacco flavor ban meeting that’s happening tomorrow at the City Hall.
First thing there has been no public outreach, Second we all know this is not going to fix the issue.
If you guys are gonna be able to ban all the flavor tobacco from the small businesses how are you
guys able to control the black market/Internet Let the State vote for it in November.
Thanks.
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From: Holly Tenaglia <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 8:14 PM
To: Mary Salas <MSalas@chulavistaca.gov>
Cc: Lynda Barbour <CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Chula Vista Resident Request for Support: Vote YES to Flavored Tobacco Ordinance
Dear Mayor Mary Casillas Salas,
My name is Holly Tenaglia, and I am a resident of Chula Vista, District 3, in Windingwalk right
by Camarena Elementary School. In addition to being a Chula Vista resident, I am an oncology
advanced practice nurse at VA San Diego, an American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
advocate, and an active member of the San Diego Oncology Nursing Society.
Given my background in healthcare, and specifically oncology, I want to urge you to vote YES
on the flavored tobacco ordinance that will be heard on Tuesday, September 13th. The use of any
flavored tobacco product among youth is concerning because it exposes them to a lifetime of
nicotine addiction, disease, and premature death, which I saw firsthand as a Navy Veteran and
am deeply concerned about as a mother of two young children.
Thank you for your attention, and please, vote YES to end the sale of all flavored tobacco
products in Chula Vista.
Very Respectfully,
Holly Tenaglia
Chula Vista, CA 91915
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You can not do that. It is unconstitutional, there has been no public outreach, no stakeholder
engagement and to respect the democratic process and let the voters speak this November whether
to keep the Vape and the flavors or ban it!
Thanks,
Johnny
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From: ramez louis <
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Subject: Flavors tobacco ban
Hello there
We just received note from friend of mine There is meting tomorrow at city of Chula Vista ,
this is not right!
it's about respecting small businesses, making sure the public is notified and engaged and respecting
voter rights!
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From: Namer <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 8:04 PM
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As a tax payer and a voter this issue must be left to the voters to decide. alcohol and weed is legal
because it was the people who voted on it not bunch of old ppl who have nothing to do with it just
like the Supreme Court voting on abortion . Please allow the people to decide . Thank you and may
god bless you all
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Hello! My name is Angelo and I am a small business owner in Chula Vista! I am very upset that as a
owner in your city I was not informed about this meeting at all. This is unfair as it seems like it’s
being done in the dark and not giving the local business owner a fair chance to come out and speak.
I hope you guy can respect the process of the state of California and let them decide as a whole
state. This won’t only effect small businesses but the city tax dollars. Thank you for your time.
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it's about respecting small businesses, making sure the public is notified and engaged and
respecting voter rights! Thank you
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From: Avrin Yakou <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 7:56 PM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: Flavored Tobacco Ban
Hi,
There is absolutely no way in good conscience the City of Chula Vista can without notice to
anyone hold this meeting tomorrow. This is not a third world country where laws and regulations are
passed in the dark. There has been 0 public outreach or respect for the democratic process.
Why hold this meeting regardless when California as a whole will be voting on it in November? This
whole thing feels extremely slimy and wrong.
Respect the people of this City and the businesses within it and cancel this meeting immediately!!
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From: Giselle Brambila <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 7:54 PM
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It is unlawful as a California resident, to have a law or a flavor ban passed without any city
involvement or public opinion. NO FLAVOR BAN!
Giselle Brambila
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From: Desiree Dhawn Adamos <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 5:17 PM
To: Jill Galvez <jmgalvez@chulavistaca.gov>
Cc: Chelsea Walczak Vircks <CityClerk
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Subject: Chula Vista City Council Meeting
Good afternoon Councilmember Galvez,
My name is Desiree Adamos, a recent graduate of the Sweetwater Union High School District
and a concerned health advocate in regards to the use of tobacco among youth.
Attached is a letter expressing my support for the upcoming ordinance restricting the sale of flavored
tobacco in Chula Vista. This ordinance is a critical step to protecting my peers and generations to come
from a lifetime of nicotine addiction and tobacco-related disease and death.
I urge you to support this ordinance on September 13 when it is brought forward.
Thank you,
Desiree Adamos
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Dear Mayor Salas and Councilmembers,
My name is Desiree Adamos, a former high school student from the Sweetwater Union
High School District. I am reaching out to you to emphasize the importance of passing
legislation that would restrict the sale of flavored tobacco in our county. The experiences of my
peers and the overall negative impacts of tobacco make this decision a necessary step in ensuring
healthy and productive futures for our generation.
A handful of the students I went to school with suffered greatly from tobacco use. With
impressionable minds, students are more likely to become addicted to the nicotine in tobacco in
comparison to their older counterparts. As a result, I’ve witnessed many students use tobacco as
an unhealthy coping mechanism and a way to “fit in” with other peers. In fact, an acquaintance
of mine was sent to the emergency room a few months ago due to the damage that tobacco was
inflicting on her lungs.
The advertisement of flavored products only makes the issue worse. According to the
American Heart Association, more than 8 out of 10 youth who have ever used tobacco began
with flavored tobacco products. If Chula Vista county continues to permit the sale of flavored
tobacco, the city has proven where their priorities are – with economic incentive, instead of the
future of our youth. Tangible legislation must be implemented to properly support and protect
our youth from decisions that could ruin their lives.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Desiree Adamos
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 755 of 809
From: Alfa Santos <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 6:03 PM
To: Mary Salas <MSalas@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: End the sale of flavored tobacco
Dear The Honorable Salas,
As your constituent, I'm writing to ask you to help end the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Chula
Vista. This includes flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and hookah. These products are fueling a
youth nicotine addiction crisis. Menthol cigarettes in particular have long been used by the tobacco
industry to target and addict people in communities of color.
The facts are clear:
81% of youth who have used tobacco started with a flavored product.
E-cigarettes and other tobacco products are available in such kid-friendly flavors as Gummi Bear,
Mango Mania, Cotton Candy and Cool Mint.
More than 2 million kids nationwide use e-cigarettes, and the vast majority say flavors are the reason
why.
Due to heavy tobacco industry targeting, 85% of Black smokers now use menthol cigarettes –
compared to 29% of White smokers. This has had devastating health impacts on Black communities.
41% of high school smokers use menthol cigarettes, which are easier for kids to start using and harder
for smokers to quit.
Cigars – which come in hundreds of sweet flavors – are now the second most popular tobacco product
among high schoolers.
Please join the fight to protect kids from all flavored tobacco products.
Other California communities are already tackling this problem. Los Angeles County, Oakland, and San
Francisco have eliminated the sale of all flavored tobacco products, just to name a few. Chula Vista
should join them – and the growing number of communities across the nation that have taken a stand
against flavored tobacco products.
Given the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the lungs, stopping youth use of tobacco
products is more important than ever. Our kids can't wait.
Please do everything you can to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in our city.
Sincerely,
Alfa Santos
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From: Xtabay Rico <
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 5:57 PM
To: Mary Salas <MSalas@chulavistaca.gov>
Subject: End the sale of flavored tobacco
Dear The Honorable Salas,
As your constituent, I'm writing to ask you to help end the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Chula
Vista. This includes flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and hookah. These products are fueling a
youth nicotine addiction crisis. Menthol cigarettes in particular have long been used by the tobacco
industry to target and addict people in communities of color.
The facts are clear:
81% of youth who have used tobacco started with a flavored product.
E-cigarettes and other tobacco products are available in such kid-friendly flavors as Gummi Bear,
Mango Mania, Cotton Candy and Cool Mint.
More than 2 million kids nationwide use e-cigarettes, and the vast majority say flavors are the reason
why.
Due to heavy tobacco industry targeting, 85% of Black smokers now use menthol cigarettes –
compared to 29% of White smokers. This has had devastating health impacts on Black communities.
41% of high school smokers use menthol cigarettes, which are easier for kids to start using and harder
for smokers to quit.
Cigars – which come in hundreds of sweet flavors – are now the second most popular tobacco product
among high schoolers.
Please join the fight to protect kids from all flavored tobacco products.
Other California communities are already tackling this problem. Los Angeles County, Oakland, and San
Francisco have eliminated the sale of all flavored tobacco products, just to name a few. Chula Vista
should join them – and the growing number of communities across the nation that have taken a stand
against flavored tobacco products.
Given the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the lungs, stopping youth use of tobacco
products is more important than ever. Our kids can't wait.
Please do everything you can to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in our city.
Sincerely,
Xtabay Rico
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Good morning our Leaders at Chula Vista City Council.
Not sure if I’m sending this email to our leader or anther cites tail or follower .
Regarding today’s hearing about flavored tobacco ban.
It’s misguided policy that will do more harm than good" and "hurt small businesses, eliminate
necessary tax revenue, and perpetuate dangerous .
We are 2 miles from the border . we are all dealing with human trafficking ,drug trafficking Do you
want to add more power and business to them?
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I am writing to let you know that there has been no public outreach, no stakeholder engagement
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To whom it may concern,
Please be fair in handling tobacco issue. Respect small businesses and wait until November election.
Thank You
Concerned Citizen
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Flavor Bans without public opinions are unfair and overreaching. Small businesses will close!
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Hello to whom it may concern
My name is is Naell Soro, emailing about the Vape ban, I OPPOSE this ban this will hurt our
businesses significantly and the underage sales will sore, because over 90% of the underage sales
are happening online.
So I strongly oppose this ban
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Hello my name is Jeff Mansour. Please don’t pass the flavor ban. You didn’t give your constituents
enough time to voice their opinion. The people will vote on it in two months for the entire state of
California. I don’t understand why you would pass this now when we are going to vote on it soon.
You must protect and respect the democratic process. We the people need to choose. This issue has
already been addressed and it’s was put in the hands of the people. This is the United States of
American. You guys are making a mistake by passing it now. This is a slap to the face of all voters.
What is the point of a referendum if you pass it now. By passing it, you are basically saying you
don’t care about what voters and the citizens think. You guys were elected by the voters so please
do your job right and do the right thing. Don’t let lobbyists push you around and please don’t make
this about politics. Do it as common sense and wait for the November vote and see what happens.
At least than we know that you trust the American democratic process. Thank you
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From: Sam Zora <
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 12:49 PM
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Subject: today Agenda Item 8.2. ban Flavor Tobacco
I'm a business owner in chula vista, I have been in business for 30 years.
if this goose through will effects our business and will create a black market element in
our city.
This will hurt our business and will drive our adult smokers to the neighboring cities.
You should leave this issue to state level since it will be on the ballot end of the year
Salam Zora
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From: Lynda Barbour <
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:10 PM
To: Mary Salas <MSalas@chulavistaca.gov>; Steve C. Padilla <spadilla@chulavistaca.gov>; Andrea
Cardenas <acardenas@chulavistaca.gov>; John McCann <jmccann@chulavistaca.gov>; Jill Galvez
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Subject: Letter in Support of item 8, ending the sale of flavored tobacco products in Chula Vista
Dear Madam Mayor and Honorable Council members,
Please find ACS CAN’s letter in support of the ordinance on tonight’s agenda to end the sale
of flavored tobacco products.
Thank you for your consideration of this important policy.
Lynda Barbour
Lynda Barbour, MPH
Senior Government Relations Director, So.California & Grant Program
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
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September 13, 2022
The Honorable Mary Salas
Mayor, City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Ave
Chula Vista CA 91910
Re: Agenda item: 8.2 Prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products
Dear Mayor Salas and members of the Chula Vista City Council,
Our mission at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is to end suffering and death
from cancer, and we are committed to advancing that mission in Chula Vista. We are deeply concerned
about the availability of flavored tobacco products, which is contributing to the youth access and initiation
into tobacco use in communities across the state and country.
We write to ask that you to adopt an ordinance that ends the sale of flavored tobacco products,
including flavored e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes without exemptions. Tobacco companies have a
long history of marketing to youth with imagery and by marketing appealing flavors. Tobacco companies
have aggressively marketed menthol products in low income and Latino communities who already bear a
greater burden of health disparities; this marketing increases tobacco use and widens health disparities in
these communities. Comprehensive tobacco policies reduce the community cancer risk and help to
ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to prevent, treat, and survive cancer.
There are many reasons to adopt a policy like the one being considered. Consider the following:
Four out of five youth who have ever used a tobacco product started with a flavored tobacco
product, and when asked why, say it is because they come in flavors they like.
More than half of the youth who smoke use menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars have
continued to gain popularity, especially among high school boys; they are available in an array of
flavors and often packaged to be priced at 3 or 4 for 99-cents, making them even more appealing
to youth who want to experiment.
A recent study concluded that youth who use e-cigarettes are more than four times as likely to try
cigarettes than those youth who never tried e-cigarettes.
Ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, removes much of the
allure of these products and is a key component of a comprehensive strategy to reduce tobacco initiation
and subsequent addiction, as well as to promote health equity for all. Additionally, this will help put an
end to the predatory marketing of tobacco products that disproportionately impact poorer communities,
marginalized groups, youth, and communities of color in Chula Vista.
We urge the council to demonstrate your commitment to the health and well-being of your residents
by joining the almost 90 California jurisdictions that have adopted strong policies to end the sale of all
flavored tobacco products.
Sincerely,
Lynda Barbour, MPH
Southern California Government Relations Director
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 766 of 809
From: Saiman_ Dekho <
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Hello my name is Saiman Dekho and My Family owns a business in beautiful Chula Vista.
I am emailing you regarding agenda 8.2 today because I do not believe this agenda item should pass
at this point. Although I understand the purpose and the goal of the agenda, I do believe it does not
fix the problem at this point and the timing is absolutely wrong. I do not believe a flavor ban for a
single city will help and curbing youth access. I looked at your report and it shows that a large
percent of youth based on your study shows that they access these products from family and
friends. This will only get worse. The best way to curb youth access by state wide ban which we are
voting on in November. One way or another What we need is a large solution, not one by an
individual city.
Thank you.
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Please don’t pass the flavor ban in my city. We are going to vote on it in November. It only makes
sense to wait. Let us make the decision and not politicians. Make the right decision by waiting to see
what the people vote for. It will be fair for all voters especially the ones living in Chula Vista. Thank
you
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From: victor perez <
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What. You want to take away my constitutional rights to be able to smoke or have my own
business. What's next. Taking my voting rights away. WTH. OVER
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Item 8.2
Amendment to CVMC 5.56 to
Prohibit Flavored Tobacco
Presented by:
Stacey Kurz, Housing Manager
Genevieve Hernandez, Senior Planner2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 778 of 809
Chronic Disease
•Lung Cancer, COPD, heart
disease and stroke.
•Over 480,000 deaths each
year in the U.S.
•Healthcare spending
exceeds $170 billion
annually.
Long-Term Tobacco Use
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 779 of 809
2021 National Youth
Tobacco Survey
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 780 of 809
“Flavored Tobacco Product”means a Tobacco Product that
contains or emits a taste or smell,other than the taste or
smell of tobacco,including but not limited to,any taste or
smell relating to fruit,mint,menthol,wintergreen,
chocolate,cocoa,vanilla,honey,candy,dessert,alcoholic
beverage,herb,or spice.Flavored Tobacco Products do not
include products approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA)for sale either as a tobacco cessation
product or for other therapeutic purposes,where the
product is marketed and sold solely for such an FDA-
approved purpose.
Flavored Tobacco Defined
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 781 of 809
Brain Development
Smoking tobacco can
cause:
•nicotine addiction;
•mood disorders; and
•permanent lowering of
impulse control.
Nicotine changes the
way synapses are
formed, which can harm
the parts of the brain
that control attention
and learning.
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 782 of 809
Flavored Nicotine E-Liquid
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 783 of 809
Chula Vista Smoking Policy
CVMC 8.22 “Regulation of Smoking in Public
Places and Places of Employment”
•Defined e-cigarettes
•Made all city facilities smoke/vape free
•Added affordable housing projects
•Posted signage at all city facilities &
updated 30 city parks
•Conducted under cover operations at
problem public venues
CVMC 5.56 “Tobacco Retailer”
•Created licensing program
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 784 of 809
City of San Diego
•May 2022: Adopted ban on Flavored Tobacco &
Menthol (effective 1/1/23)
State
•Dec. 11, 2020: Attorney General Xavier Becerra
agreed to suspend flavor ban until November 2022
election
•Jan. 22, 2021: Validation of the number of signatures
needed to suspend the enactment of a flavor ban
until Nov. 2022 election
•November 2022: anticipated on Ballot
Local and State Action
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 785 of 809
•Feb. 25, 2020: CV City Council
request addition information
•Oct. 8, 2020: HCVAC direct staff to
conduct additional research
Areas of Research
•Types of stores & proximity to
sensitive receptors
•Youth vaping trends in CV
Chula Vista as of February 2020
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 786 of 809
1.Retailers and Sensitive Receptors
2.Local Youth Access
•Types of Devices Used
•Vaping Product Access
•Youth Opinions on use of Flavored
Tobacco
3.Prohibiting Nicotine Content
Additional Research Conducted
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 787 of 809
Retailers and Sensitive Receptors
32% [thirty-nine
(39) out of 122] of
the stores
identifying as
selling tobacco
were gas stations
or convenience
stores.
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 788 of 809
Retailers and Sensitive Receptors
30% [thirty-seven (37)
retailers out of 122]
were located within 500
feet of a school or park
where youth are likely
to be located.
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 789 of 809
Youth Survey
1.Types of Devices Used
2.Vaping Product Access
3.Youth Opinions on using
Flavored Tobacco
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 790 of 809
Survey –Response by School
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 791 of 809
Survey -Response by Grade Level
509
451
988
466
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
9 10 11 12
Number of Responses by Grade Level
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 792 of 809
Survey –Reported Types of
Devices Used
126
471
23 27 42 86 92
495
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Smoking Devices Used
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 793 of 809
Survey –Vaping Product Access
142
20%
158
22%286
40%
128
18%
Where do you or your friends get vaping products?
Convenience stores/gas
stations (e.g. 7-11, Mobile,
Arco, etc.)
Vape Shops
Family/friends
On-line
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 794 of 809
Youth Opinions –Flavored Tobacco
1366
65%
79
4%
39
2%
615
29%
How likely are you to use a non-flavored product?
Not likely Possibly Very likely Not sure2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 795 of 809
City Staff conducted research on “high” level nicotine products and
concluded:
•Not enough data to determine what level of nicotine consumption
is “less” addictive;
•Absorption can vary based on device and content; and
•Enforcement would be difficult due to packaging and shops mixing
their own liquid.
Prohibiting Nicotine Content
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 796 of 809
•The proposed ordinance makes it unlawful for any tobacco or electronic cigarette
retailer to sell or distribute specified flavored tobacco products, including
menthol.
•Unflavored or tobacco flavored e-cigarettes as well as FDA approved cessation
devices will also be exempt.
•The ordinance does not apply to the sale of shisha, premium cigars, or loose-leaf
tobacco.
5.56.010 Definitions.
J. “Loose-Leaf Tobacco” consists of cut or shredded pipe tobacco, usually
sold in pouches, excluding any tobacco product which, because of its
appearance, type, packaging, or labeling, is suitable for use and likely to be
offered to, or purchased by, consumers as tobacco for making cigarettes,
including roll-your-own cigarettes.
Amendment to CVMC 5.56
Prohibit Flavored Tobacco
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 797 of 809
Recommendation
Approve an ordinance (first reading) amending Chula
Vista Municipal Code chapter 5.56, Tobacco Retailer, to
prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products within the
City of Chula Vista.
Effective January 1, 2023
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 798 of 809
Ending the Sale of Flavored Tobacco
Products is a Win for Chula Vista!
John Dale Noriega,
Community
Organizer 2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 799 of 809
Myth:Kids get their tobacco
products from the internet;
retailers do not sell to minors.
•Chula Vista Vaping & Smoking Survey (2021)
⚬44% of students got their tobacco products
from vape shops and convenience stores
⚬18% got their products from the internet
•County Young Adult Tobacco Purchase Survey (2020)
⚬measured number of tobacco sales made to
persons under 21
⚬20% of tobacco retailers sold to minors
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 800 of 809
Fact:Prohibition is NOT
racist
•Big Tobacco has a long history of targeting and
exploiting historically marginalized groups for
corporate gain
•Although non-flavored tobacco product use has
decreased among young people, menthol cigarette
use is on the rise among Black, Latino, and White
youth
•Black community members die disproportionately
from tobacco-related diseases stemming from the
industry’s predatory marketing
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 801 of 809
Myth:Prohibition Will
Lead to Financial
Hardships •Business models are adaptable!
•Convenience stores were fully operational
before flavored tobacco became a regular
product
•Massachusetts saw an increase in the number
of convenience stores after flavored tobacco
products were prohibited
•When bars banned smoking, many argued
that bars would have to close
⚬We have no shortage of bars
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 802 of 809
The Benefits of Ending the Sale of Flavored
Tobacco Products?
Prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco
products will:
⚬Reduce the youth access and initiation of
tobacco products in Chula Vista
⚬Lead more users to quit
⚬Enhance health equity
⚬Reduce health care spending
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 803 of 809
John Dale Noriega, Community Organizer
Johndale.Noriega@saysandiego.org
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 804 of 809
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 805 of 809
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 806 of 809
Thank
You!
Development Services Department
(Housing Division)
Angelica Davis
Naader Ho
Stacey Kurz
Arturo Hoyos
Hugo Cardenas
Development Services Department
(Code Enforcement)
Moreno Alforque
Marisol Aguilera
Public Works Department
Kalani Camacho
Steve Padilla
Gilbert Ponce
Lucio Ramirez
Margarito Corado
Jerry Rios
Ivan Galvez
Jaime Ocampo
Joe Mateos
Alex Serpa
Dave Savage
Levi Mendez
Public Works Department (cont.)
Joseph Rhoan
David White
Leo Zapata
Ryan Hill
Police Department
Laura Diaz, Pert Clinician
Sarah Camacho, Community Service Officer
Captain Phil Collum
Lieutenant Henry Martin
Sergeant Bryan Jackson
Agent Briley Stone
Officer Kevin McLean
Officer Carly Schoch
Officer James O'Mahoney
Officer Matthew DeRosier
Officer Joe Craig
Sergeant Patrick Alvarez
Agent Gregory Borunda
Officer Henry Ingram
Officer Henry Martin, Jr.
Officer Joshua Symonette
City Attorney ’s Office
Glen Googins
Megan McClurg
Carol Trujillo
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 807 of 809
2022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 808 of 809
IN MEMORIAM
SIMON SILVA
1966-20222022/09/13 City Council Post Agenda Page 809 of 809