HomeMy WebLinkAboutFirst Draft of the GP 2008 Housing Element Update to HCD CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Request for approval to submit the first draft of the General Plan 2008
Housing Element Update to the State Department of Housing and
Community Development.
SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
CASE NO: GPA 07-01
DATE: Febrt�ary 25, 2010
CONTENTS: Draft Element
Plans & Exhibits
RECOMMENDATION
By minute motion, authorize staff to submit the first draft of the General
Plan 2008 Housing Element Update to the State Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of staff's recommendation will authorize the submittal of the draft General Plan
2008 Housing Element Update to HCD as required by state law.
BACKGROUND
In March of 2008, the City Council and staff began the process of updating the Housing
Element as required by state law. Pursuant to state law, the City is required to show that
it is ossible for the RHNA allocated units (including 2,711 affordable units) to be
constructed, but is not required to build them. During the initial Council discussion, it
became evident that this item was very complex, and staff was directed to conduct a
study session with the City Council. During the study session, the requirement of
identifying actual parcels for affordable housing was one of the main concerns of the
Council. With the amount of vacant land remaining within the city, a plan that will satisfy
state law would require higher density in the north sphere of the city. A Council
subcommittee was appointed to work with staff in creating a plan that could better
distribute the units throughout the city.
Staff Report
Housing Element Update
February 25, 2010
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During initial meetings with the Council subcommittee (Councilmembers Ferguson and
Finerty) staff, consultants, and housing legal counsel retraced the steps of the
formulation of the draft Housing Element. It was the belief of the subcommittee that the
draft still placed too many high density affordable units in the north sphere of the city.
Staff suggested bolstering the acquisition section of the Element, thereby removing
some of the density from the north sphere. The draft indicated that the City's
Redevelopment Agency would acquire an additional 300 units during this planning
cycle, and based on market conditions, staff believes that increasing that number by 40-
50 units could help reduce the number of units in the north sphere. Staff and the
subcommittee members also canvassed existing city neighborhoods in an effort to find
potential areas of increasing infill projects.
Moving concurrently with the Housing Element update was a change in state law in
January of 2009, relating to density bonus law (AB 2280). The biggest change that this
law poses for Palm Desert is that if the zoned density is inconsistent with the General
Plan density, the General Plan density prevails. AB 2280 also provided a mechanism
by which a developer could be granted waivers to certain development standards if
those standards would preclude the development of affordable housing.
Upon review of AB 2280, housing legal counsel proposed that a goal/objective be
added to the Draft Housing Element identifying the need to adopt a High Density
Overlay Zone into the zoning ordinance. This would serve two purposes. First, it would
correct the disconnect between allowable density under the zoning ordinance and
General Plan; and second, it would serve as a good-faith compliance effort through the
review process of HCD: If approved by HCD, the proposed High Density Overlay would
be one of the first action items required of the Draft Housing Element.
At the conclusion of many months of work by the Council subcommittee, staff returned
to the regular City Council meeting of February 26, 2009. Staff was able to show the
Council that an additional 50 +/- units could be removed from the north sphere and into
other areas of the city; however the bulk of the affordable units were still located in the
north sphere. The City Council ultimately continued this item to a date uncertain to allow
staff to find alternatives that would better distribute units throughout the city.
DISCUSSION
The City of Palm Desert is the only city in the Coachella Valley that has not formally
submitted a draft update to HCD. It is still the opinion of legal counsel and the Housing
Element consultant that a draft should be submitted and formally approved. The
Housing Element is one of the seven mandatory sections of a valid general plan.
Failure to update the Housing Element could lead to an inability to apply for grant
funding, jeopardize the Redevelopment Agency's ability to sell tax allocation bonds,
and/or prevent making simple General Plan compliance findings.
Staff Report
Housing Element Update
February 25, 2010
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Staff has also had more time to formally analyze the changes to density bonus law that
went into effect in 2009. In previous versions of this law, developers could demand
density bonuses to the maximum allowable density allowed under the Zoning
Ordinance. The recent revisions essentially allow a developer to request approval of
maximum density allowed under the General Plan. The General Plan contains the ability
to request up to 22 dwelling units per acre, but requires developers to meet certain
requirements of the Land Use Element. Staff's intent in creating a draft High Density
Overlay Zone was to mirror and bolster the requirements for high density development
requirements found in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. This would bridge
the gap between the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan as well as codify the
development standards found in the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
CONCLUSION •
Staff believes that it is important to have a compliant Housing Element. The City is not
required to produce the required 2,711 affordable units or ensure in any way that they
will be produced. However, it is the City's responsibility to show that the allocated units
can be accommodated within the City. Given the potential liabilities of a noncompliant
Housing Element, staff would recommend that the City Council authorize the
submission of the draft Housing Element.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Funding for the update of the Housing Element was budgeted in a previous fiscal year
and has been carried over. There is no current fiscal impact of this project above what
was previously approved.
Submitted By: Department Head:
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Ryan Stendell Lauri Aylaian �
Senior Management Analyst Director of Community Development
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HOUSING ELEMENT
PURPOSE
Providing all residents of Palm Desert with a safe and affordable residence is the ultimate goal • this Element. The Housing Element
is designed to guide the City's elected and appointed officials, as well as City staff and the general public, in locating and constructing
housing to accommodate all segments of the community.
The City has been active in adding to its inventory of affordable housing units 1998-2006 planning period, and continues to
strive to provide quality housing for all its residents.
BACKGROUND
The Housing Element works hand in hand with the Land Use Element,to balance the land uses available in the City to accommodate
future growth. Land use designations are designed to accommodate all types of housing, to allow for the development of single family
and multi-family units to meet the needs of the City's residents, now and in the future. The Housing Element includes a description of
existing housing types, condition of existing units, overcrowding, overpayment, special housing needs, and the demand for affordable
housing in the City. The Element also includes an analysis of the progress made since the drafting of the last Housing Element, and
projections of needs for the 2006-2014 planning period.
California Law
California Government Code requires that every City and County prepare a Housing Element as part of its General Plan. In addition,
State law contains specific requirements for the preparation and content of Housing Elements. According to Article 10.6, Section
65580, the Legislature has found that:
(1) The availability of housing is of vital statewide importance, and the early attainment of decent housing and a suitable living
environment for every California family is a priority of the highest order.
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(2) The early attainment of this goal requires the cooperative participation of government and the private sector in an effort to
expand housing opportunities and accommodate the housing needs of Californians of all economic levels.
(3) The provision of housing affordable to low and moderate income household- requires the cooperation of all levels of
government.
(4) Local and state governments have a responsibility to use the powers vested in them to facilitate the improvement and
development of housing to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community.
(5) The legislature recognizes that in carrying out this responsibility, each local government also has the responsibility to consider
economic, environmental, and fiscal factors and community goals set forth in the General Plan and to cooperate with other
local governments, and the state, in addressing regional housing needs.
Section 65581 of the Government Code states that the intent of the Legislature in enacting these requirements is:
(1) To assure that local governments recognize their responsibilities in contributing to the attainment of the State housing goal.
(2) To assure that cities and counties prepare and implement housing elements which, along with federal and State programs, will
move toward attainment of the State housing goal. vAtiw
(3) To recognize that each locality is best capable of determining what efforts are required by it to contribute to the attainment of
the State housing goal as well as regional housing needs.
(4) To ensure that each local government cooperates with other local go rnments to address regional housing needs.
Government Code Section 65583 outlines the required content of a sing elements including identification and analysis of existing
and projected housing needs, and a statement of goals, policies, q . tified objectives, and scheduled programs for the preservation,
improvement, and development of housing. Specific requirements include the following:
(1) An assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints relevant to the meeting of these needs. The
analysis should include population and employment trends; documentation of household characteristics; inventory of land
suitable for residential development; governmental and other constraints to new housing development; analysis of any special
housing needs and an assessment of existing affordable housing developments.
(2) A program which sets forth a five-year schedule of actions the local government is undertaking or intends to undertake to
implement the policies and achieve the objectives of the housing element in order to meet the housing needs of all economic
segments of the community.
Evaluation of Existing Housing Element Policies and Programs
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Policy 1
The creation of new and the preservation of existing affordable housing projects shall b encouraged in all areas of the City.
Program 1.A
The Agency shall pursue development of 162 rental and 117 ownership units west of Cook Street, between 42nd Avenue and Merle,
as an affordable family project. Of the 162 rental units, 154 shall be restricted to very low income households, and 8 shall be restricted
to low income households.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2002-2005
Evaluation: 162 rental units were developed in 2003, consisting of 73 ye low income and 89 low income units. The Agency also
developed 27 very low and low income senior rental units at the La Ro illas project during the previous planning period. The
Falcon Crest project consists of 93 ownership units, 13 hick are avail%. . low income owners, and 80 of which are available
for moderate income owners. :.: •
Program 1.B
The Agency shall continue to implement if Help Ho shall identify 20 households to be assisted by the
program in this planning period.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopmen: R;-
Schedule: 2004-2005 : .
Evaluation: There were six self-help housin s bu" planning period, and 14 additional units are planned and will be
constructed in the coming planning period. z ency will continue to work with agencies such as Habitat for Humanity and
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition to identify as' * roperties where self-help units may be implemented.
Program 1.0
The Agency shall continue to 'dize existing affordable housing units in the City, including apartment units it owns now and in the
future. r�
Responsible Agency: Redevelopm
Schedule: Ongoing
Evaluation: The Agency owned 745 units at the beginning of the previous planning period. During the previous planning period, the
Agency also acquired, restricted or constructed 335 additional units, including 141 units at California Villas, 48 units at Laguna
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Palms, 66 units at Country Village, and 30 units at Candlewood. In addition, 15 units at Villas on the Green, 31 units at Canterra, and
two units each at River Run One and Pacific Assisted Living were realized through den 'ty bonus provisions by third parties.
Program 1.D
Agency shall maintain the existing resale restrictions and other subsidies on the Desert Rose project.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing *14
Evaluation: The Desert Rose project continues to be a fully functioning project with income restrictions in place as they have been
since its construction. There are 161 homes in the project, 24 of which are owned by very low income households, 108 by low income
households, and 29 by moderate income households. The Agency intends to maintain the affordability of this ownership project
through the next planning period and beyond.
Program 1.E
The Agency shall maintain ownership of its 745 existing rental housing units in order to assure long term affordability for these
projects.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
Evaluation: The Agency has maintained ownership of the 745 units since the beginning of the previous planning period and has
purchased or constructed additional units. See Program 1.C., above.
Policy 2
The City shall continue to 've to meet the State-mandated special shelter needs of large families, female headed households, single
parent families, senior zens, handicapped and homeless individuals and families, and shall consider including units for such
households in its proj
Program 2.A
The City shall continue to enforce the provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act. Information on the Fair Housing Act, as well as
methods for responding to complaints, shall continue to be available at City Hall in the Director of Housing's office.
Responsible Agency: Housing Dep. :,Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
Evaluation: The City maintains literature at City Hall relating to tenant rights and other Fair Housing Act issues as well as at each of
the Agency's rental properties. The Redevelopment Agency also refers complaints to the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County.
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Program 2.B
The City shall work with the Senior Center and other appropriate agencies in assisting whenever possible in the housing of
handicapped residents, through participation by the Redevelopment Agency.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, Senior Center
Schedule: Ongoing
Evaluation: The Redevelopment Agency accommodates the Americans 'th Disabilities Act(ADA) in all its projects, and provides for
ADA accessible or adaptable units in its new projects. In addition, vately developed projects are required to meet current ADA
standards.
Program 2.0
The development of homeless shelters and transitional housing shall b. mtained as a conditional use in the R-3 and Planned
Residential districts in the Zoning Ordinance.
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Responsible Agency: Community Development Departm -
Schedule: Ongoing
Evaluation: The City is home to a Shelter fr, he Storm facility which ili ac '� � %es 20 two-bedroom transitional units for women and
their children. In addition, the City is partic . in the regional homel sness program being developed through the Coachella
Valley Association of Governments (see Homele 'ss section, below). The City's Zoning Ordinance continues to allow homeless
shelters as a conditional use.
Program 2.D
The City shall encourage `cal organizations, such as the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Martha's Village and Catholic Charities,
to apply to the City for <; .ssignment of CDBG funds for homeless services.
Responsible Agency ager's Office
Schedule: 2003-04
Evaluation: The City annually receives requests from a number of organizations for assistance through the CDBG program. In the
previous planning period, the City provided CDBG funds to organizations such as the Shelter from the Storm, the Fair Housing
Council and the Riverside County Deps ent of Social Services for homeless programs.
Program 2.E
The City shall encourage the acquisition of existing mobile home parks by non-profit agencies or organizations, in order to preserve
their affordability.
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Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, City Manager's Office
Schedule: Ongoing
Evaluation: The City has not acquired mobile home parks through this program, nor have third party organizations done so.
However, the City has implemented a mobile home improvement program as part of its Home Improvement Program as well as an
ongoing code compliance program to assure that the quality of life within mobile home parks is maintained. This program of
maintenance and improvement shall be continued in the current planning period.
Policy 3
The City shall continue to utilize resale and rental restrictions, applicant screenings, and other appropriate mechanisms established as
conditions of approval in order to preserve affordable for sale housing units for the long term.
Program 3.A
The City shall keep in regular contact with the Riverside ty Housing A " 'ty to ensure that Section 8 housing assistance within
the City is actively pursued. At least 50 households shoul ' ted every ye
Responsible Agency: Housing Department ,
Schedule: Ongoing
Evaluation: The number of Section 8 assisted households variesfrom year to year in the City, but totals about 125 annually. There are
currently approximately 35 Section 8 households in Agency owne properties. This program will be ongoing.
Program 3.B
Should the Candlewood Apartments opt-out of their HUD contract, the City shall actively participate in the identification of a
potential buyer to maintain affordability for this project. The Redevelopment Agency will also assist these organizations in securing
financing.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: As needed
Evaluation: The Candlewood Apartments were purchased by the Redevelopment Agency during the previous planning period, and
currently remain affordable to very low (23 units), low (4 units) and moderate (3 units) income senior households. This program was
successfully completed and will not be extended to the current planning period.
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Policy 4
The Redevelopment Agency shall annually allocate funds to eligible projects for review and consideration, in conformance with its
Five Year Implementation Plan.
Evaluation: The Redevelopment Agency prepares its 5 year Implementation Plan on the State mandated schedule. This Plan requires
that the Agency allocate funds for projects through each five year cycle. I' addition, the Agency regularly reviews revenues and
opportunities, and adjusts future expenditures based on these opportunit � �. policy is ongoing.
Policy 5
The City Council shall consider, as an additional incentive, the re• , subs zing or deferring of development fees to facilitate the
development of affordable housing. y,
Evaluation: The City has not included the deferral or r •uction of fees in past projects, but has used a variety of means, including
density bonus and variations on development standar•', acilitate affordable housing production by private parties. The City
Council continues to have the ability to include fee waiver ls for affordable housing projects in the future.
Policy 6
The City shall continue to address the needs of the senior population in the development of housing.
Program 6.A
The City shall maintain the Senior Housing Overlay District and the Second Unit Senior Housing standards in the Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Ongoing
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Evaluation: The City c nues to include the Senior Overlay District and Second Unit Senior Housing standards in its Zoning
Ordinance. ''`
Program 6.B
The Agency shall begin to develop plans for a senior housing project during this planning period.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, Housing Department
Schedule: 2003-04
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Evaluation: The Redevelopment Agency completed the La Rocca Villas project during the past planning period, which provides 27
senior units for very low and low income households.
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Program 6.0
The City shall continue to encourage the development of assisted living facilities for seniors.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Evaluation: The assisted living projects in existence in the City at the beginnis of the previous planning period continue to operate in
the City.
Policy 7 ter`
The City shall implement the State's density bonus law.
Evaluation: The City maintains a density bonus ordinance, which was u' °F •' during the last planning period to assure compliance
with the latest State requirements. This program is ongo
Policy 8
The City shall encourage the rehabilitation of existing housm_: nits
Program 8.A
The Agency shall annually fund the Single Family Rehabilitation Program, and shall assist 25 households each year.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency. Housing Department
Schedule: 2003-04, Ongoing
Evaluation: The Agency continues to operate several home improvement programs which include grants and low interest loans.
Grants vary in amount from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on household income and type of improvement. Loans are available up to
$45,000 depending on household income and type of improvement. Types of improvements range from emergencies, lead and asbestos
abatement, energy efficiency upgrades as well as overall home improvement for health and safety issues. The Agency also maintains
a Matching Fund grant program, which matches up to $5,000 for eligible very low, low and moderate income households. All these
programs have funded requests when presented, and 145 households were assisted in the previous planning period.
Program 8.B Y r
The Agency shall establish and fund a multi-family residential rehabilitation program, and assist 30-40 multi-family units during the
planning period.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, Housing Department
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Schedule: 2003-04
Evaluation: The Agency funded rehabilitation programs for Agency owned properties throughout the planning period The Agency
has not received or identified rehabilitation requests from private owners which could be funded through this program. As a rule,
requests for assistance from privately owned apartment projects have been for purchase of those units, rather than rehabilitation. The
Agency acquired California Villas and Country Village Apartments (formerly market units) during the previous planning period,
which the Agency rehabilitated and converted to affordable units. The Agency acquired Candlewood Apartments and Laguna Palms
in anticipation of the expiration of affordability restrictions. Please see the Existing Housing Projects section for details on these
projects. Altogether, these projects provide 285 units of very low, low or mode r%to income housing in the City.
Policy 9
The City shall maintain the Rental Subsidy Program, the Mortgage Subsi' i gram and the Homebuyers Program.
Evaluation: The Redevelopment Agency maintained a Rent Subsidy Program and assisted families that were overburdened in housing
cost or were overcrowded to obtain suitable housing. The Redevelopment Agency has a First Time Homebuyer Program at Desert
Rose and Falcon Crest, and has assisted 298 single family homes which have been sold to 45 very low income households, 143 low
income households, and 110 moderate income households. These homes all have long term resale restrictions which assure their
affordability.
Policy 10
Promote the jobs/housing balance through the development of housing with convenient access to commercial land uses, schools,
available public transport and employment centers.
Evaluation: With adoption of the General Plan in 2004, the City established the University Park Master Plan area, which provides a
broad mix of land use designations for an area encompassing 2,230 acres. The University Park is focused on the California State
University campus, and includes newly developed office and retail commercial development, and areas for high density residential
development. Please see the Land Inventory section below for details on the lands available for housing in this area.
Policy 11
Encourage energy conservation through the implementation of new technologies, passive solar site planning and enforcement of
building codes. Please also see the Energy and Mineral Resources Element.
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Evaluation: Through the Home Improvement Program, the Agency operates two programs for very low, low and moderate income
households to promote energy conservation: the Drought Tolerant Landscaping Retrofit Program, which provides loans in the
amount of$7,500 at a 3% interest rate for very low, low and moderate income households to convert landscaping to drought tolerant,
low water using landscaping; and the Energy Efficiency Upgrade Program, which coordinates available energy efficient conversions
with the Energy Management office at the City. In addition, the City has adopted an Energy Conservation Ordinance for the
construction of all projects, and includes "Green" improvements in all Agency construction projects to the greatest extent possible.
This has included the installation of solar panels at Falcon Crest, La Rocca Villas and Palm Village.
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DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
This section provides the demographic background for the residents of Palm Desert + ormation is primarily based on 2000 U. S.
Census data. Where more current data is available, it has been included in additio► , the Census information.
REGIONAL SETTING
The City of Palm Desert is located in the Coachella Valley, in eastern Rive ide County. Riverside County grew from 663,923 in
1980 to 1,110,000 in 1990, an increase of 67%. By the year 2000, the U.S. Census estimated that population in the County had grown
to 1,545,387. Since the completion of the Census, the Department of Finance (DOF) has annually estimated population growth. The
DOF estimated that in January of 2008, Riverside County had a population of 2,088,322, an increase of 35% over the 2000 population.
Historic and Current City Population
Palm Desert has also experienced a rapid rate of growth. In 1990, the Census reported a population of 23,252 in the City. From 1990
to 2000, the City's population grew to 41,284, an increase of 77% in ten years, and an average annual increase of just under 6.25%. By
2008, the DOF estimated that the City's population had grown to 50,907 (including population from newly annexed areas), an increase
of 23% in eight years. The City has grown at a rate slower than that of the County as a whole.
Population by Age Group and Ethnicity
The Coachella Valley has historically been a retirement area, and Paint Desert is no exception. The City's median age rose from 42.3
in 1990 to 48.0 in 2000. With the continuing aging of America, it is expected that this trend will continue. Table III-14 illustrates the
2000 Census estimates for population by age group.
Table III-14
Age Distribution, 2000
Age Number % of Total
Ups er 19 7,744 18.8%
-34 6,030 14.6%
5,372 13.0%5-44
45-64 10,728 26.0%
65+ 11,410 27.6%
Total 41,284 100%
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Source: 2000 U.S. Census
Table III-15 lists the ethnic distribution for Palm Desert in 2000. me,µ
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Ethnic Characteristics 2000
Number o of Total ;
White 35,961 .1%
Black 493 1 2%
Native American 130 0.3%
Asian &Pac. Islanders 1,061 2.6%
Other 3,639 8.8%
Total 41,284 100%
Hispanic 7,031 17.0%
Note: the ethnic population numbers may seem distorted because the U.S. Census
does not consider Hispanic ancestry to be a race. For this reason. some Hispanics
choose to list themselves under the classification for other races.
Source: 2000 Census of Population and Housing
Household Size and Income
The City had a total of 19,370 households in 2000. By 2008, the DOF estimated that there were 23,549 households in the City.
Median household income in the City in 1990 was $37,315, slightly higher than the County median income, which stood at $36,000
for the same time period. In 2000, median household income had risen to $48,316. The following Table lists the number of households
in each income range in 2000.
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Table III-16
City Household Income Distribution, 2000
Income No. of HH % of Total �r
Less than $10,000 1,413 6.5%
10,000-14,999 1,043 5.4%
15,000-24,999 2,128 11.0%
25,000-34,999 2,306 11.9%
35,000-49,999 3,111 16.1%
50,00-74,999 3,715 19.2%
75,000-99,999 1,938 10.0%
100,000-$149,000 1,919 9.7%
$150,000-$199,999 815 4.2%
$200,000+ 982 5.1%
Total 19,370 100%*
Source: 2000 U.S. Census *Differences due to rounding.
The Census identified 538 families living below the poverty level in Palm Desert in 2000, of which 158 were female-headed
households. Of the total female-headed households, 107 had children.
Employment and Major Employers
The Census data also provided information on employment dis " •ution in 2000. Of a total workforce of 17,384, the largest sectors for
employment were retail , ' and serv`i
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Table III-17
City Employment by Industry, 2000
Industry No. of % of Total
Employees
Agriculture/Forest/Fish/Mining 82 0.5%
Construction 1,427 8.2%
Manufacturing, Durables ka 492 2.8%
Wholesale Trade 0 2.2%
Retail Trade N. 2 12.5%
Transportation, warehousing &
utilities 530 3.0%
Information 372 2.1%
Finance, insurance &real estate to„ 1,705 e 9.8%
Professional, scientific, management
& administration 1,806 10.4%
Educational, health & social s'- ices 3,051 17.6%
Arts, entertainment, recreation,
accommodation & food service 3,760 21.6%
Other services (except public
administration 992 5.7%
Public Administration 610 3.5%
Total Employment by Industry 17,384 100%
Source: 2000 Census
Housing Characteristics
The 2000 Census showed a total of 28,071 housing units in the City in 2000, while the DOF estimates that the City has 28,982
housing units in 2008, as demonstrated in Table III-18.
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Table III-18
City Housing Characteristics
Units in Structure 2000* 8**
Single Family, detached 11,12 13,453
Single Family, attached 9 A' 9,679
2-4 Units, Multi-family 21 3 2,541
5+Units, Multi-family ,120
Mobile homes 4,4r 1, 99
Total 28, 1 28,
*Source: 2000 US Census
Department of Finance, January mates
Age of Housing Stock
The Census identified a total of 19,299 occupied housing units in 2000. Of these, 7,888ewere built before 1980, while 11,411 were less
than 20 years old. From 2000 to 2007, an additional 3,452 units were constructed, of which 2,382 are estimated to be occupied.
Table III-19
Age of Housing Units
Year Built No of Units % of Total
2000-2007 3,452 15.2%
1999-2000 372 1.6%
1995-1998 1,292 5.7%
1990-1994 2,416. 10.6%
1980-1989 7,331 32.2%
1970-1979 4,343 19.1%
1960-1969 2,351 10.3%
1940-1959 1,106 4.9%
Before 1940 88 0.4%
Total 22,751 100%
Source: 2000 U.S.Census,City of Palm Desert
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Vacancy Status
The 2000 Census showed a total of 8,701 of the City's total 28,071 housing units to be vacant, for an overall vacancy rate of 31.2%.
Correcting for seasonal or recreational units, which are considered vacant by the Census but are not available or used for permanent
occupancy, the vacancy rate decreased to 6.3% in 2000. In 2008, the DOF estimates that 30.98% of the City's housing stock is vacant,
which adjusted for seasonality, results in a net vacancy rate of 5.98%. The vacancy rate in the City has remained consistent during the
last eight years.
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Vacancy Status—2000
Unit Type No. of Units % of All
Vacant Units
For Rent 562 6.4%
For Sale 351 4.0%
Rented or Sold, not occupied 192 " r 2.2%
Seasonal, Recreational or
Occasional Use 7,005 79.9%
For Migrant Workers 0 0.0%
Other Vacant 662 7.5%
Total 8,772 100%
Source: 2000 Census
Housing Tenure
Housing tenure for occ ' units only in is shown in Table III-21.
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Housing Tenure—2000
Unit No. of Units
Owner Occupied 12,964 67.2%
Renter Occupied 6,335 32.8%
Total 19,299 100%
Source: 2000 Census
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Overcrowding
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) establishes standard of 1.01 persons per room as the
criteria for defming "overcrowded" housing conditions. Overcrowding is one of the specifically identified issues that must be
addressed in the Housing Element. Table III-22 illustrates the Census estimates for persons per room. The Table illustrates that a total
of 977 housing units in Palm Desert were overcrowded in 2000, representing 5.1% of the total occupied housing units in the City. Of
the overcrowded units, 678 were renter-occupied, and 299 were owner-occupied.
Table III-22
Overcrowding, 2000 mar
Persons/Room No. of HH
O -Occupied Units
0.50 or less 10,938
0.51 to 1.00 e, 1,727
1.01 to 1.50 ;, `' 180
1.51 to 2.00 87
2.01 or more • 32
Renter-Occupied Units
0.50 or less 3,830
0.51 to 1.00 1,827
1.01 to 1.50 � aKa 278
1.51 to 2.00 249
2.01 or more 151
Source: 2000 Cenci;
Housing Values
The 2000 Census estimated values r ne ccupied single family homes in the City. These are listed in Table III-23.
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Table III-23
Values,Specified Owner-Occupied
Housin. Units,2000
Value _Number
Less than $50,000 86
$50,000 to 99,999 1.056
$100,000 to 149,999 e 2,714
$150,000 to 199,999 1,982
$200,000 to 299,999 2,554
$300,000 to 499,999 1,743
$500,000 to 999,999 647
$1,000,000 or more 152
Source: 2000 Census
The median housing unit value in 2000 was $189,100. For renters, the median contract rent at that time was $744.00. Current
housing values and rental rates are further discussed below in the section titled "Economic Constraints".
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EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS
There are a number of projects and programs available in Palm Desert which provide a variety of services to the City's residents. In
addition, regional, state and federal programs can also be accessed within the community. This section of the Housing Element
provides a summary of programs available by a number of agencies.
City Programs
The City's affordable housing programs are provided through its Redevelopment Agency. The Agency maintains a Five Year
Implementation Plan which includes an Affordable Housing Strategy & Compliance Plan. The latter provides specific allocations for
assistance programs for the period from 2004 through 2014, which are briefly described below.
Rental Assistance Program
Owners of single-family homes, condominiums, mobile homes or apartments who rent to very low, low, and moderate income tenants
may receive direct rental payment assistance from the Agency. The owner must, in,exchange for the assistance, enter into a recorded
agreement with the Agency assuring affordability of the rental units for 55 years.
Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resale
This program allows the Agency to purchase existing market rate single family units, rehabilitate and refurbish them, and re-sell them
to lower income households with affordability covenants. The Agency has completed four(4) units through this program.
Mortgage Assistance Program
Very low, low, and moderate income owners of single-family homes, condominiums and mobile homes may receive assistance if their
mortgage payment exceeds 30% of their income. Assistance is provided directly by the Redevelopment Agency. In exchange for the
assistance, the home owner is required to enter into a recorded agreement with the Agency assuring affordability of the home for 45
years.
Homebuyers Assistance Program
The Agency will provide assistance to very low, low, and moderate income persons in the form of low interest loans to be applied to
down payment, non-recurring closing costs, reduction of the interest rate on the first trust deed, or any other cost associated with the
purchase of a home, condominium or mobile home. There are currently 298 homes in this program.
Self-Help Housing
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The City and Agency will assist very low, low and moderate income households in constructing and purchasing their own home on
existing lots of record within the City. There are currently 17 contracts with individual households in place for such assistance during
this planning period, and funding has been allocated throughout the planning period.
Home Improvement Program
The Agency assists very low, low and moderate income households with home repairs by providing grants and low interest loans to
program participants. The program has eight(8)components:
• The Emergency Grant Component allows up to $7,500 fo ry low and $5,000 for low income households for emergency
repairs to their homes.
• The Rehabilitation Grant Component will grant up to $20,000 for home improvements to very low income households.
• The Matching Fund Grant Component will match up to $5,000 in home improvements with a homeowner who contributes the
same amount or more to the improvements. This ; is available to very low, low and median income households.
• The Rehabilitation Loan Component allows up I for active loans and $45,000 for a deferred loan for home
improvements to low and median income household, .M,.
• The Drought Tolerant Landscape Retrofit Loan Component allows up to $7,500 in improvements that intend to reduce the
consumption of a natural resource for very low, low and moderate income households.
• The Volunteer Assistance Component organizes community involvement through volunteers for very low, low and moderate
income households. oot
• The Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Resale Component allows the Agency to acquire properties available on the market for the
purpose of rehabilitation and resale to a qualified household.
• The Lead and Asbestos Abatement Component will grant $7,500 to remove lead and asbestos from the homes of very low and
low income households.
County and Federal Programs
There are numerous programs available to provide rental assistance and to encourage the construction of new affordable housing. The
following programs are available in the City of Palm Desert:
Section 8 Housing Assistance
The Riverside County Housing Authority provides HUD Section 8 rental assistance to lower income renters within the City. The
Authority annually subsidizes approximately 50 households in the City.
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Fair Housing Programs
The City works with the County of Riverside Fair Housing Chapter to provid- ti-discrimination, landlord-tenant mediation, fair
housing training and technical assistance, enforcement of housing rights, adm' ' e hearings, home buyer workshops, lead-based
paint programs, and other housing related services for City residents.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
The Cityof Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency purchased 8 housing " •slexes in 1998 to provide a wide range of housing for
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lower income residents. Since that time, an additional 6 lexes have ei -en acquired or constructed by the Agency in the City.
Each of these complexes is described below.
Agency Owned Family Apartments
One Quail Place provides 384 one and two-bedroom apartme itvailable to lower income ranges. There are 195 very low, 135 low,
and 54 moderate income households currently living in the complex.
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Desert Pointe is a 64 one and two-bedroom unit project which currently houses 40 very low-income households, 17 low-income
households, and 7 moderate income households. ..
Neighbors Garden Apartments has a total of 24 two-bedroom units, 11 of which are rented by very low-income households, 9 of
which are low-income tenants, and 4 are rented to moderate income tenants.
Taos Palms provides 16 two-bedroom units to 10 very low, 4 low and 2 moderate-income households.
California Villas is a 141 unit pro which provides one bedroom units to 70 very low, 63 low and 8 moderate income households.
The complex was acquired in March •
Laguna Palms provides 48 units which include 4 studios, 16 one bedroom and 28 two bedroom units to 19 very low income, 27 low
income and 2 moderate income tenants. The complex was acquired in July 2003.
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Country Village Apartments provides 66 studios to 34 very low income and 32 low income households. The complex was acquired in
September 2005.
Agency Owned Senior Apartments
The Pueblos originally provided 15 units. In 2008 the Agency acquired an adjacent property and combined the complexes for a total
of 18 one-bedroom, 1 three bedroom unit for a total of 19 units to 14 very low,4 low and one moderate income senior households.
Catalina Gardens provides 72 studio and one-bedroom apartments to 55 very low, 13 low, and 4 moderate income senior households.
Las Serenas Apartments has 150 one-bedroom units rented to 114 very low-income, 29 low-income, and 7 moderate-income seniors.
Candlewaood Apartments provides a total of 30 one o bedroom units to 23 very low, 4 low and 3 moderate income senior
households. 8"`
Affordable Units Built in the 2006-2014 Planning Period
Palm Village Apartments provides 36 two bedroom units
ts for 1$ very low, low and one moderate income household. The project
consists of new construction, and was completed in November 2007.
La Rocca Villas provides 27 one bedroom units for 13 very low and 14 low income senior households. The project was newly
constructed, and opened in November of 2007.
Affordable Ownership Projects
Desert Rose, a 161 unit single-family project, was developed in 1996. The units are restricted for a period of 30 years to purchasers
in the very low, low, and moderate-income categories. The project includes 24 very low income, 108 low-income and 29 moderate-
income households. Facilities within the project include community recreation and daycare.
The Rebecca Road and San Marino Homes were part of the Acquistion Rehabilitation Resale program. Three single-family homes
were rehabilitation and resold with resale restrictions for low and moderate income households.
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Coachella Valley Housing Coalition constructed a total of 11 self-help homes restricted to very low and low income households, that
purchased the homes through low interest loans and sweat-equity programs.
Habitat for Humanity constructed 6 single-family homes, which are restricted t•� ry low-income households, that were purchased
through low interest loans and sweat-equity programs. '"
Building Horizons homes were built as part of a vocational high school p and provide two single-family homes for low-income
households, with 30-year resale restrictions.
Falcon Crest provides 93 single family homes for 13 low and 80 moderate income households. The project includes resale restrictions
for a 45 year time period.
Portola Palms Mobile Home Park includes 24 mobile h wners, 17 of w e very low income, and 7 of which are low income.
The project includes resale restrictions for 30 years. .
Other Affordable Projects
Sevilla (formerly San Tropez) Apartme • one and t -bedroo units, 103 of which must be restricted to low income
households, in exchange for participation in the -.a y's Densityonus Program. The balance of the units are available to market
households.
Hovley Gardens is a private project which received Agency assistance and tax credits, and constructed 162 two, three and four
bedroom rental units available to very low and low income households. The project was completed in 2003.
Canterra, which consists of a total of 306 units, includes 31 units affordable to very low and low income tenants. The units were
created through the City's density bonus program. The Agency hopes to double the number of affordable units within this project
during this planning period (please see the policies and programs below).
Villas on the Green includes 76 stu. • * ne bedroom units for persons over 55 years of age in the very low, low and moderate
income categories.
The City has also conditioned projects to provide affordable units within otherwise unrestricted projects, resulting in a total of 49
additional units affordable to very low, low and moderate income households throughout the City.
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Summary of Affordable Housing Developments
The Agency owns and operates 1,111 multi-family housing units, and 265 units are owned and operated by third parties. There are an
additional 297 ownership units for very low, low and moderate income households.
CONSTRAINTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING
This section of the Housing Element analyzes the governmental, environmental, physical and economic constraints associated with the
development of housing. These constraints can take many forms, but generally increase the cost of providing housing, which can have
a potentially significant impact on affordable housing development.
Governmental Constraints
Permit Processing
Palm Desert has historically provided expeditious processing for planning entitlements. The City encourages the concurrent
processing of applications, and can complete the entitlement process on most projects in three to six months, depending on the
approving body and the complexity of the application. The City's processes are not a constraint to the provision of affordable housing.
Application Fees
According to a Rose Institute study for the year 2007, Palm Desert's planning application and permit fees are the lowest of the
Coachella Valley cities, and do not represent a constraint on the provision of affordable housing. Table III-24, below, illustrates
typical permit fees.
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Table III-24
City of Palm Desert
Planning Department Fees
Permit Type Fee
General Plan Amendment/Change of Zone 1,230.00
Architectural Review (single family) 168.00
Conditional Use Permit or Precise Plan 2,915.00
Environmental Assessment 158.00
Tentative Tract Map .00
Parcel Map 0.00
Source:City of Palm Desert,2008
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Constraints
The residential districts of the Land Use Element allow a broad range of densities or all types of development. The Low Density
Residential category allows 0 to 4 units per acre; the Medium Density Residential designation allows 4 to 10 units per acre; and the
High Density Residential designation allows 10 to 22 units per acre. The Land Use designations also include a High Density Overlay,
which was specially created for University Park. This overlay has been placed on all land designated Medium Density Residential in
the University Park area. This overlay allows these lands to be developed at High Density Residential densities, when projects meet
specific criteria, including the mix of housing types; the proximity of the project to commercial services; the project's commitment to
including affordable housing units; and the provision of useable common area open space.
The City's Zoning design. 'ons parallel the General Plan, and include R-1, which allows up to 5 units per acre; the R-2 zone which
allows up to 10 units P acre; R-3, which allows 17 units per acre; and the PR zone, which allows up to 25 units per acre for
affordable housing pr.. ee
The Zoning Ordinance also in, ° -s the State's density bonus provisions, the second unit standards, and a Senior Housing Overlay,
which allows maximum flexibilit •ensity because no density limit is specified, and each project is evaluated on its merits.
The development standards in the Zon. `°3= d dinance are also not restrictive, as shown in Table III-25, below.
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Table III-25
Minimum Development Standards for Residential Zones
Standard R-1 R-2 R-3 PR
Units per Acre 5 10 17 18-22
Lot Area 8,000 sq. ft. 8,000 sq. Ft. l 0,000 sq.Ft. 2,500 s.f.
Lot Width 70 feet 70 feet 90 feet 250 feet
Lot Depth n/a 100 fee ' 100 feet n/a
Building Lot Coverage 35% 50 50% 40%
Common Area N/A 300 s.f./unit 40%
Building Height 1 story/18 feet 2 22 feet 24 feet
Parking Required 2 spaces/unit 2 spaces 2 aces/1 2 spaces/1
covered covered covered
Source:City of Palm Desert Zoning Ordinance
Infrastructure Requirements
Most of the City is served by General Plan roads, water and sanitary sewer facilities. Individual development projects are required to
connect to water and sewer facilities, and are also required to improve roadways in and adjacent to the project. Adjacent roadways
must be improved to their ultimate half width, and include curb, gutter and sidewalk. Roadway standards for local or neighborhood
streets that allow parking on both sides must have a paved width of 40 feet. The City will also allow deviations to these standards,
including the narrowing of streets if on-street parking is restricted.
Public Works Fees
Table III-26 depicts the Ci 's Public Works fees, which include those fees associated with site preparation and infrastructure.
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Table III-26
Public Works Fees
Grading Plan Check(per plan) $775.00 1st 3 acres
$310/acre ea. add. acre
SWPPP/NPDES Plan Check $137.00/acre
PM10 Plan $258.00
l Street Improvement Plan Check $891.00/1000 LF
Storm Drain Plan Check $1,290.00/1000 LF
Signing and Striping Plan Check $882.00
Traffic Signal Plan Check $1,176.00
Faithful Performance Bonds 100% of Public Improvements
-25% of Grading
Signalization Impact Fee $50.00/unit
Drainage Impact Fee $1,000-$1,500/ac. (based on location)
Fringe Toed Lizard HCP Fee },` ,371.00/acre
Because individual projects vary greatly, it is not possible to deter 'ine an average cost per unit based on Public Works fees, however,
the limited impact fees charged by the City make it one of the less ly in the Coachella Valley in which to develop. These fees are
not a constraint on the development of affordable housing.
Building Code Requirements
As with most communities in California, the City has adopted the California Building Code (CBC), and updates the Code periodically
as State-wide updates are developed. Currently (2008), the City is enforcing the provisions of the 2007 CBC. The City cannot adopt
standards that are less stringent than the CBC. Since all communities in the State enforce similar provisions, the City's CBC
requirements are not an undue constraint on the development of affordable housing.
Building Permit Fees
The Building Department charges on a per square foot basis for building permit plan checks and inspections. For single family homes,
the architectural and structural charge is $0.33 per square foot for plan check, and $1.10 per square foot for inspection. For multi-
family residential units, the architectural and structural plan check fee is $0.28 per square foot for projects less than 15,000 square
feet, and $0.25 per square foot for project of more than 15,000 square feet. Inspection fees are $0.35 per square foot for the smaller
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projects, and $0.29 per square foot for the larger projects. In all cases, whether single family or multi-family, additional charges apply
for plumbing and electrical inspections.
In addition to the City's fees, residential developers are responsible for the payment of the State mandated school fees, as well as
connection and/or metering fees for public utilities. These fees vary somewhat from one provider to the next, but since many of the
utilities in the Coachella Valley serve all the cities, the fees are consistent throughout the area.
Policy 6 of this Housing Element allows the City Council to waive fees for affordable housing projects on a case by case basis.
Economic Constraints Xel 94,
Economic constraints are those associated with the cost of land and cons ,; ction, and the ability to finance any housing, ranging from
single family homes to larger apartment or condominium projects. The cost of land varies somewhat from City to City in the
Coachella Valley, but the cost of construction, and the ability of homes and projects to financed, is regional in nature.
Land and Housing Costs
During the recent economic boom, land costs rose significantly th ghout California. The cost of land has the potential to impact the
overall cost of housing. Finished lots in Palm Desert can cost $50,000 to over $200,000, depending primarily on location. Infill
lots in the southern portion of the City are most difficult to find, the City's core is mostly built out.
The median cost of existing single family homes in Palm Desert has been significantly affected by the current economic downturn,
standing at$300,500 in the 92211 zip code areas, and $201,500 in 92260 areas in December, 2008, which is a 41% and 31% decrease
from the same period in 2007. The median price of new homes in mid-2007 was estimated to be $420,000, but this number is also
expected to have come down in recent months.
The 2000 Census identified that the median rental rate in the City in 2000 was $735. In order to update this information to current
(2008) conditions, representative rental rates for non-subsidized apartments were collected, and are provided in Table III-27, below.
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Table III-27
Representative Apartment Market Rental Rates in Palm Desert,
2008
Project Name Unit Size Market
Rental Rate
Sevilla Bdrm $950-$1,350
Desert Fountains tudio& 1 Bdrm $720-$899
Desert Oasis -'., 1, 2&3 Bdrm $699-$1,410
The Enclave "' ' 1, 2 &#Bdrm $1,144-$1,568
Emerald Place Studio, 1 &2 Bdrm $965-$1,115
Royal Palms 2 Bdrm $995
Construction Costs
Construction costs have been similarly affected by curre economic conditions. Single family construction costs range from
XX UPDATE/VERIFY $95 to over$200 per foot(excluding site improvements), varying based on the size of
the home and the materials selected. Multi-family construction is generally range from$90 to $150 per square foot.
Financing Costs
The cost of financing can also impact the development communitrg ability to fund projects. The current mortgage crisis has made
single family loans extremely difficult to secure. Although this condition is not expected to continue through the entire planning
period, the duration of the current economic downturn could impact the ability of developers to fund and construct affordable housing
in the City.
Physical Constraints
Age of Housing Stock
The City's housing stock is relatively new. As shown in Table 111-19, above, 7,888 existing housing units in the City are over 30 years
old, representing 34% of the housing stock. Maintenance in the City is not a significant issue, however, and the Redevelopment
Agency has programs in place to assist lower income households with home repairs and improvements.
Environmental Constraints
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The City is identified as Zone III and IV in the Uniform Building Code for seismic activity. The UBC imposes certain standards for
construction in these zones, which may add to the overall costs of housing. These standards, however, are necessary for the public
health and safety, and are common throughout the Coachella Valley and California. The standards required to protect the City's
residents from seismic hazards are not considered a constraint to the provision of housing.
Energy Conservation
In addition to the requirements of Title 24 of the Building Code, the City has enacted additional energy efficiency requirements, water
conserving landscaping requirements, and has a number of energy conservation programs for residents. Although the cost of
installation of energy efficient, "green"or similar products in a home or apartment may increase the initial cost, the affordable housing
providers who participated in the City's workshops for this Housing Element clearly indicated that the cost differential was becoming
smaller as technologies improved; and that the long term benefit to the home owners or renters was worth the added initial expense.
These developers, and the City's Redevelopment Agenc ` lement energy conserving construction to the greatest extent possible in
their projects.
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HOUSING NEEDS
SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS
This section of the Housing Element quantifies households with special needs such as fannworkers, the homeless and the elderly
living in the City. These households can have housing needs which may be more difficult to address, and which require special
attention.
Farm Workers
In 2000, there were 22 persons employed in "farming, fishing, and forestry" in the City, down from over 200 in 1990. The City's
continued urbanization has eliminated farming activities in the City. Agricultural activities are focused on the east end of the
Coachella Valley. As such Palm Desert is not an employment center for agriculture.
Homeless
The Riverside County Department of Public Social Servic completed a homeless count in 2007 for all cities in the County. That
effort identified 12 homeless persons in Palm Desert. ka `
A number of organizations provide services to the homeless •ughout th 'Coachella Valley. In addition, Shelter From the Storm,
which operates battered women's shelters in several cities in the \",<lley, operated one in the City for 20 women and their children. The
City is also participating in the Coachella Valley Association of Governments' (CVAG) Homelessness Strategic Plan, which is
currently (2008) establishing a regional shelter for 125 homeless persons. The shelter will also provide a central location for service
providers to assist with transportation, health care, mental health services, child care, and other social services. The Strategic Plan also
includes goals to establis 225 emergency shelter beds (doubling the current size), 225 transitional housing units, 200 supportive
housing units and 200 r : �;I units in the western Coachella Valley by 2010.
The Elderly
In 2000, the City had 11,339 • • I s over th le of 65, representing 27.6% of the population. These seniors were in a total of 7,356
households. The Census further ated «, there were 6,176 owner-occupied senior housing units, and 1,661 renter-occupied
housing units. ,5,
There are five senior apartment proje'' s in the City which are owned by the Agency, providing 294 units for very low, low and
moderate income senior households. Nursing care facilities in the City include the Carlotta, with 192 beds; Manorcare Health
Services, with 178 beds; and Monterey Palms, with 99 beds.
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Disabled Persons
The 2000 Census identified 7,833 persons in the City with disabilities, of which 3,505 were persons over the age of 65. The California
Building Code requires that all new multi-family construction include a percentage of units accessible to persons with disabilities.
The City of Palm Desert Building Department requires compliance with these standards as part of the Building Permit review and
inspection process. The City's affordable housing projects include units for persons with disabilities.
Large Families
The 2000 Census indicates there were 1,052 households with five or more persons in the City. The Census further indicated that 589
of these households lived in owner-occupied housing units, and 463 lived in renter occupied housing units. The Census also identified
a total of 1,879 housing units with 4 or more bedrooms.
The stakeholders' workshop conducted in February 2008 in preparation for this Housing Element update revealed that local affordable
housing providers, including the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, are finding that the need for larger units, although not
eliminated, has been reduced in recent years. A drop in the number of children per family, and an attitudinal change in multi-
generational living were theorized to be the reasons for the lower demand for these units.
Single-Parent Families
1,165 single-parent families resided i City in , 328 of :'eh were composed of a male head of household, and 837 of which
had a female head of householdItt
Affordable Units at Risk
The Sevilla apartments, f• " erly the Saint Tropez apartments, include 103 units restricted to very low, low and moderate income
households. This proje vately owned, is at risk of eliminating the affordability restrictions during the planning period. The City
has been in discussi s e owner of the project, and will make every effort to assure the long term affordability of these 103
units.
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Income limits for affordability are established annually on a regional basis by the Department of Housing and Community
Development. Table III-28 provides the current(2008) income limits applicable in Pal 4 Desert. The median household income for a
family of four in 2008 is $62,000 ,s �
Table III-28
Income Limits for Riverside County 2007
# of Moderate Low Very Low Extremely Low
Persons
1 $43,300 $34,720 $21,700 $13,020
2 $49,600 $39,680 $24,800 $14,4880
3 $55,800 $44,640 $27,900 $16,740
4 $62,000 $49,600 $31,000 $18,600
5 $67,000 $53,600 $33,500 $20,100
6 $71,900 $57,520 $35,950 $21,570
7 $76,900 $61,520 $38,950 $23,070
8 $81,800 $65,440 $40,900 $24,540
Households Overpaying for Housing
When a household pays more than 30% of its income toward its housing expenses, it is considered to be over-paying. The 2000 CHAS
Databook identifies the following households overpaying for housing:
Table III-29
Overpayment by Income Level 2000
Household Type Low Very Low Extremely
Income Income Low Income
Total Renter Occupied 330 475 423
Elderly renters 230 260 230
Small family renters 90 205 168
Large family renters 10 10 25
Total Owner Occupied 1,790 649 450
Elderly owners 1,020 480 300
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Small family owners 706 119 95
Large family owners 64 50 55
Affordability of Housing
In order to determine the level of affordability for market housing in Palm Desert, a comparison of for-sale and for-rent market
housing was undertaken. Table III-30 illustrates that the moderate income household of 4 in Palm Desert is able to find rental housing
well within its ability to pay, but falls $83 per month short in being able to afford to purchase a median priced home. The Table
demonstrates that although rental units are still affordable to moderate income households in the City, the moderate income household
may not be able to purchase a home in the City.
Table III-30
Affordability of Housing 2008
Type of Housing Cost Ownership Rental
Median Single Family $353,000 N/A
Purchase Price
Median Mort ' - Costs $1,855 N/A
(PITI) ='
Rental Rate N/A S 1,150
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30% of Moderate $1,772 $1,772
Household Income
Affordability Gap -$83 $622
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
The State and Southern California Association of Governments develop housing allocations for each Housing Element planning
period. For the 2006-2014 planning period, Palm Desert's share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation(RHNA) is:
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Table III-31
RHNA by Income Category, 2006-2014
Units
Extremely Low 553
Very Low Income 5 52
Low Income 759
Moderate Income 014 847
Above Moderate Income 1,875
Total Units Needed 4,586
Quantified Objectives
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Quantified Objectives Matrix, 2006-2014
Income Category Very Low Low Moderate High Total
New Construction 1,005 659 697 1,875 4,286
Rehabilitation* 100 100 150 0 300
Conservation 20 20 20 0 60
*Includes 350 market units to be purchased, rehabilitated,and converted to affordable housing units by
the Redevelopment Agency.
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LAND INVENTORY
Since preparation of the 1998-2006 Housing Element, State law has changed to re• specific analysis, on a parcel level basis, of
lands available for the development of housing in the City.
The City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment for 2006-2014 estimates that a total of 4,586 housing units will be built in the City.
Of these, 1,875 are expected to be constructed for those of above moderate income. These units are expected to be market-driven, and
constructed in the single family homes traditionally built in the City. The remaining 2,711 housing units are to be provided for those of
very low, low and moderate incomes.
The rising cost of land and housing makes it likely that these units will be of higher density, although they may be either for-sale or
for-rent units. Land in the southern portion of the City is mostly built out, with only infill development opportunities available at
higher densities. The Land Use Element includes the University Park area, which is designed to accommodate this higher density.
Table 111-33 lists the available vacant lands in the City by Assessor's Parcel Number, provides the size of each parcel, and the
potential number of units that could be developed on that parcel. It must be noted that the General Plan land use designations applied
in 2004 have not been reflected to the Zoning Map. As a result, parcels shown in the Table as PC (Planned Commercial), are
designated Medium Density/High Density Overlay in the General Plan, and will require Zoning Map amendments. The requirement
for Zoning Map amendments is provided in the policies and programs of this Element.
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Table III-33
Inventory of Available Vacant Lands
Assessor's Parcel No. Zone Size (Acres) Potential
Units
694-130-017 [Parcel D] PC* 10.21 176
694-130-021 [Parcel G] PC* 24.16 200
694-130-018 [also Parcel D] PC* 3.48 72
694-190-008[Parcel H] PC* 15 of 29.36 160
694-200-014[Parcel J] PC 11.46 194
694-130-012[Parcel E] PR-5 33.71 235
694-130-003 [Parcel F] PC k 18.92 302
685-010-005 [Parcel A] PC* 15 432
694-310-001 &005 [Parcels B 1 and B2] PR-5 35 520
694-120-012 [Parcel C] PC* 10 200
627-273-018 R-3 0.3 7
627-273-005 R-3 0.3 7
625-171-001 R-3 0.3 7
627-121-044 R-3 0.25 6
627-121-045 R-3 0.25 6
627-301-022 , t, z R-3 0.31 7
627-153-007 R-3 0.22 5a
627-101-033. -038.-039,- ,N, � � „ OP* 1.64 22
627-0-1 13, -''. , -033 OP*and R-2 1.20 19
627- )51 002 ,. R-2 0.16 2
62�tl31 030 ,' - R-2 0.17 2
627-052_()()6 R-2 0.17 2
627-52-s,_ : R-2 0.16 2
627-52-03 R-2 0.16 2
627-0844 R-2 0.22 2
627-084-003 R-2 0.19 2
627-182-004 R-I 0.20 1
627-182-005 12.-1 0.20 1
627-182-006 R-1 0.17 1
627-351-042 R-2 0.20 2
627-351-019 R-1 0.17 1
625-224-001 R-1 0.19 1
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625-126-009 R-3 0.14 2
625-061-018 R-1 0.15
625-021-008 R-1
625-031-011 R-1 '` 2.21` 1
625-032-011 R-1 0.21
624-241-008 R-1 0.12 1
Total Land and Units
*Requires re-zoning. Property designated Office Professional or Medium Density Residential / High
Density Overlay in General Plan
As shown in the inventory, approximately 2,700 units could be constructed on lands which are currently available for multiple family
residential development. In addition to the vacant lands included above,the Redevelopment Agency currently has commitments for an
additional 103 units at the Vineyards project, located at the northwest corner of Frank Sinatra Drive and Cook Street, as well as 21
additional units at Emerald Brook, located on the north side of Frank Sinatra Drive, west of El Dorado; and 31 units at the existing
Canterra project; and has produced 88 units between June of 2006 and June of 2008, in this planning period (see Existing Housing
Projects, below) Finally, the Redevelopment Agency continues to identify and purchase existing market rate apartment projects
conversion to affordable housing units (See Redevelopment Agency Funding section, below), and anticipates the purchase and
conversion of 300 units during this planning period. Therefore, this Element identifies available lands or commitments and existing
projects totaling 3,243 units or more, which is more than sufficient to accommodate the very low, low and moderate income units
assigned to the City in the RHNA for 2006-2014. .,.
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDING
In order to achieve the units identified in the RHNA, and assure that the lands shown in the Table Ill-33 are developed,
Redevelopment Agency participation will be necessary. As part of this Housing Element update, the Agency prepared projections of
revenue and expenses for the period from 2006 through 2014. The Agency receives approximately$16 million annually in housing set
aside funds. The projections are provided in Table III-34, below The projects shown in the Table reflect the City's current
Implementation Plan allocations for the short term. The estimates shown for 2011 through 2014 are estimates based on projected
revenues, and may change based on actual revenues and Agency Board allocations and priorities, and upon the specific projects
submitted for consideration.
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CASH BONDS
Revenue Expenditures Revenue Expenditures
Beginning Balance 25,110,771 4,405,871
2006 10,889,544
Programs 117,207
Capital Improvements 7,379,745 4,405,871
Acquisitions 4,614,027
Owner Assisted Subsidies
2007 16,756,894 49,231,539
Programs 279,610
Capital Improvements 4,472,209 8,080,546
Acquisitions 5,153,978
Owner Assisted Subsidies 809,559
2008 25,560,039
Programs 119,822
Capital Improvements 18,037,208 9,122,527
Acquisitions 1,667,148
Owner Assisted Subsidies 2,418,442
2009 8,421,907
Programs 1,126,320
Capital Improvements 4,205,106
Acquisitions 1,769,660 3,207,340
Owner Assisted Subsidies 5,000,000
2010 8,794,730
Programs 1,938,414
Capital Improvements 4,631,744 20,000,000
Acquisitions 2,000,000
Owner Assisted Subsidies 10,801,392
2011 6,359,284 40,000,000
Programs 2,886,089
Capital Improvements 3,250,000 40,000,000
Acquisitions 2,000,000
Owner Assisted Subsidies 7,476,120
2012 6,249,057
Programs 3,534,512
Capital Improvements 2,000,000
Acquisitions 2,000,000
Owner Assisted Subsidies 7,476,120
2013 6,189,297
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Table III-34 Programs 3,448,417 Redevelopment
Agency Capital Improvements 4,507,500 FundingPrograms
Acquisitions
include:Acquisition, Rehab&Resale,Home
Improvement Program, Owner Assisted Subsidies 4,150,848 Home Buyer Assistance
Program,Rental 2014 10,619,608 Assistance Program,
Self Help Housing, Programs 3,820,550 Mortgage Assistance
Program,Multi-Family Capital Improvements 5,270,087 Assistance Program,
and Costs to Maintain Acquisitions 1,500,000 Affordability.
Owner Assisted Subsidies
*$40MM Bond issuance and
TOTALS(ALL YEARS) 124,951,131 121,040,708 93,637 410 93,637,410
subsequent projectdepends on viability of
bond market
Ending Balance 3,910,423
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City held two community workshops at the beginning of the update process in February of
2008. These workshops were directed toward stakeholders and community members. A joint
City Council and Planning Commission workshop was held in May of 2008, to review the
revisions to the Element, and the goals, policies and programs. Finally, public hearings were held
before the Planning Commission and City Council for the a. • (Lion of the Element, in
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GOALS,POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
Goal 1
A variety of housing types that meet all of the housing needs for all income groups within the
City.
Goal 2
The preservation and maintenance of the high quality of the City's affordable housing supply.
Policy 1
New affordable housing projects shall be encouraged in all areas of the City. Special attention
will be made to distributing the units so that large concentrations of affordable housing in any
one area are avoided.
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Program 1.A
The Agency shall implement the following affordable housing projects during the planning
period:
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• an additional 51 units at the Vine yv
• 31 units at Canterra Phase II �, .
• 21 units at Emerald Brook 4.'h fe
• 200 units at Dinah Shore and Portola
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agenc
Schedule: 2006-2014
Program 1.B
The Agency shall pursue the planning and implementation of the following project during the
planning period:
• 520 units that will include single family for-sale and multi-family for rent units at Gerald
Ford Drive and Portola
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2006-2014
Program 1.C .
The City shall encourage and facilitate the development by private parties of the following
projects for very low, low and moderate income units:
• 432 units at Key Largo
• 194 units at Frank Sinatra and Cook Street
• Approximately 302 units at Dinah Shore and 35th Avenue (southeast corner)
• 52 units at Frank Sinatra and Cook Street ("The Vineyards"/northwest corner)
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2006-2014
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Program 1.D
The Agency shall continue to implement the Self Help Housing program, and shall identify 15
households to be assisted by the program in this planning period.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2006-2014
Program 1.E
The City shall maintain its inventory of sites zoned for PR-7 an. , and shall encourage the
incorporation of affordable housing units into these projects as t s are . ought forward.
Responsible Agency. Planning Department
Schedule: Ongoing as project applications are submitted
Program 1.F
In order to assure that sufficient lands are available for affordable housi = ejects described in
Programs 1.A and 1.B, the City shall undertake or shall process private p. • m ges of Zone
on the following parcels to provide zoning that is consistent with the eneral Plan and
supportive of residential uses. Where necessary, General Plan amendments will also be
undertaken:
• The east side of Monterey, at the western City limits
• 20 acres of land at the southeast corner of Gerald Ford and Portola
• 10 acres of land at the northeast corner of Dinah Shore and Portola
• 19.6 acres of land at the southwest corner of University Park Drive and Cook
• 34 acres of land at the southwest corner of 35th Avenue and Dinah Shore
• 19 acres of land at the southeast corner of 35th Avenue and Dinah Shore
• The south side of Fred Waring Drive on the east side of San Pablo Avenue and on the
west side of San Pablo north of Santa Rosa.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: 2009-2014
Policy 2
The City shall encourage the rehabilitation of existing housing units through a variety of
programs.
Program 2.A
The Agency shall annually fund an Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resale Program for 10
blighted homes each year.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2009-14
Program 2.B
The Agency shall annually fund the Single Family Rehabilitation Program and Housing
Improvement Program, for 20 households each year.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2009-2010, Ongoing
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Program 2.0
The Agency shall pursue and utilize Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding to the
greatest extent possible, and shall use that funding to assist homeowners in the purchase and
rehabilitation of blighted single family homes for up to four homes per NSP funding cycle.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2009-14
Policy3
The City shall preserve existing affordable housing units.
Program 3.A
The Agency shall continue to subsidize existing affor. •b ousin s in the City, including
apartment units it owns now and in the future.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 3.B
The Agency shall maintain the existing resale rest s and other subsidies on its 298
ownership units.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment #`
Schedule: Ongoing
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Program 3.0
The Agency shall maintain ownership of its 1 exists . ental housing units in order to assure
long term affordability for these projects.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
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Program 3.D
The Agency shall continue its program of acquiring market rate apartment projects for
rehabilitation and conversion to affordable units, with the goal of converting 300 through the
planning period. Efforts shall be focused on blighted properties in Palma Village,
Redevelopment Project Area 4, and south of Highway 111 between Portola Avenue and Deep
Canyon Road.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2006-2014 r
Program 3.E
The City shall encourage the preservation of existing mobile home parks by non-profit agencies
or organizations, in order to preserve their affordability.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, City Manager's Office
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 3.F
The Agency shall coordinate between affordable housing developers and social service agencies
to encourage the integration of services such as child care,job training, vocational education, and
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similar programs into new affordable housing projects. For on-site child care, the Agency shall
consider allocation of the City's Childcare Mitigation Fee to new projects which provide the
service.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, City Manager's Office, Community
Development Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 4 •
The City shall continue to strive to meet the State-mandated special shelter needs of large
families, female headed households, single parent families, senior citizens, and disabled
individuals and families, and shall consider including units for such households in its projects.
Program 4.A
The City shall continue to enforce the provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The City shall
continue its referral program to the County Fair Housing Office, and shall maintain information
at City Hall and the Agency's affordable housing complexes.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 4.B
The City shall work with the Senior Center and other appropriate agencies in assisting whenever
possible in the housing of disabled residents, through participation by the Redevelopment
Agency.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency. Senior Center
Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 5 •
The City shall strive to provide shelter for the ho ss.
Program 5.A
The City shall continue to work with CVAG on a regional solution for homelessness, including
the Multi-Service Center in North Palm Springs, and the beds and services it will provide.
Responsible Agency: City Manager's Office, City Council
Schedule: 2008-2014
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Program 5.B •
The development of homeless shelters and transitional housing shall be maintained as a
conditional use in the R-3 and Planned Residential districts in the Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 5.0
The City shall encourage local organizations, such as the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission,
Martha's Village and Catholic Charities, to apply to the City for the assignment of CDBG funds
for homeless services.
Responsible Agency: City Manager's Office
Schedule: 2003-04
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Policy 6
The City shall continue to utilize restrictions, applicant screenings, and other appropriate
mechanisms established as conditions of approval in order to preserve affordable for sale
housing units for the long term.
Program 6.A
The City shall keep in regular contact with the Riverside County Housing Authority to ensure
that Section 8 housing assistance within the City is actively pursued. At least 30 households
should be assisted every year.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 6.B
. The Agency shall work with affordable housing organizations to preserve the affordability of the
Sevilla project (formerly known as Saint Tropez), which is currently at risk of losing its
affordability restrictions. The Agency may consider financial assistance or purchase, assistance
in preparing applications for funding through state and federal programs for third party
ownership, and other means to assure the long term affordability bf the project.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency
Schedule: 2008-2010
Policy 7
The Redevelopment Agency shall annually allocate funds to eligible projects for review and
consideration, in conformance with its Five Year Implementation Plan.
Policy 8
The City Council shall consi as an additional incentive, the reduction, subsidizing or
deferring of development fees to cilitate the development of affordable housing.
Policy 9
The City shall continue to address the needs of the senior population in the development of
housing.
Program 9.A
The City shall maintain the Senior Housing Overlay District and the Second Unit Housing
standards in the Zoning Ordinance.
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Program 9.0
The City shall continue to encourage the development of assisted living facilities for seniors.
Responsible Agency: Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Department
Schedule: Ongoing
Policy 10
The City shall implement the State's density bonus law.
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Policy 11
The City shall maintain the Rental Subsidy Program, the Mortgage Subsidy Program and the
First Time Homebuyers Program.
Policy 12
Promote the jobs/housing balance through the development of housing with convenient access to
commercial land uses, schools, available public transport and employment centers.
Policy 13
Encourage energy conservation through the implementation -w technologies, passive solar
site planning and enforcement of building codes. Please als. the Energy and Mineral
Resources Element.
Program 13.A
The City shall maintain an Energy Conservation Ordinance which mandates conservation in new
construction beyond the requirements of the California Building Code.
Responsible Agency: Planning Department
Schedule: 2010-2011
Program 13.B
The City shall encourage Green Buildin tee . '`es, recycling in demolition, and the use of
recycled, repurposed and reused materials in all new affordable housing projects to the greatest
extent possible.
Responsible Agenc ede ment Age , Planning Department, Building Department,
Public Works Dep t
Schedule: Ongoing
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HOUSING ELEMENT COMPLIANCE REPORT
Please note: To verify compliance status for the purposes of determining eligib
funding, please contact the Division directly at (916) 322-4263 or (`"
The Department makes every effort to ensure the following information is complete and
accurate. For any questions or clarifications, please contact the Division of Housing Policy
Development at (916) 445-4728.
To determine the official status of each jurisdiction's housing element, refer to the column on
the right. The definitions of terms used are:
IN — local government adopted an element the Department found in compliance with State
housing element law.
OUT — either the local government adopted an element the Department found did not comply
with State housing element law, or the local government has not yet adopted a housing
element pursuant to the statutory schedule.
IN REVIEW— element is under review by the Department as of date of this report.
DUE — means a housing element has not yet been submitted for the current planning period.
Total Jurisdictions= 535
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County Jurisdiction Record Type Date Date Compliance
Received Reviewed Status
ALAMEDA ALAMEDA DRAFT 4/16/2009 6/15/2009 OUT
ALAMEDA COUNTY DRAFT 7/27/2009 9/25/2009 OUT
ALBANY DRAFT 6/24/2002 8/23/2002 DUE
_ BERKELEY DRAFT 11/24/2009 1/2112010 OUT
DUBLIN DRAFT 9/29/2009 11/25/2009 OUT
EMERYVILLE ADOPTED 6/29/2009 9/25/2009 OUT
FREMONT ADOPTED 7/20/2009 10/15/2009 IN
HAYWARD DRAFT 1/12/2010- IN REVIEW
LIVERMORE DRAFT 10/6/2009 12/3/2009 OUT
NEWARK DRAFT 1/19/2010 1/21/2010 OUT
OAKLAND DRAFT 3/2/2009 4/30/2009 OUT
PIEDMONT ADOPTED 12/13/2002 1/7/2003 DUE
PLEASANTON ADOPTED 3/7/2005 3/7/2005 DUE
SAN LEANDRO DRAFT 7/2/2009 8/31/2009 OUT
UNION CITY DRAFT 11/4/2009 12/24/2009 OUT
ALPINE ALPINE COUNTY ADOPTED 4/2/2004 5/7/2004 IN
AMADOR AMADOR DRAFT 10/19/2006 12/15/2006 DUE
AMADOR COUNTY ADOPTED 5/25/2005 7/1/2005 DUE
IONE ADOPTED 9/3/2009 12/1/2009 IN
JACKSON ADOPTED 3/7/1994 3/11/1994 DUE
PLYMOUTH ADOPTED 1/21/2005 3/11/2005 DUE
SUTTER CREEK ADOPTED 4/8/2008 4/15/2008 DUE
BUTTE BIGGS DRAFT 12/22/2009- IN REVIEW
BUTTE COUNTY DRAFT 12/30/2009- IN REVIEW
CHICO ADOPTED 8/12/2009 8/28/2009 IN
GRIDLEY DRAFT 10/13/2009 12/10/2009 OUT
OROVILLE ADOPTED 12/21/2009- IN REVIEW
PARADISE ADOPTED 12/9/2009- IN REVIEW •
CALAVERAS ANGELS CAMP ADOPTED 12/9/2009- IN REVIEW
CALAVERAS COUNTY DRAFT 11/17/2009 1/14/2010 OUT
COLUSA COLUSA ADOPTED 8/10/2009 8/12/2009 IN
COLUSA COUNTY ADOPTED 12/6/2004 12/15/2004 DUE
WILLIAMS ADOPTED 12/27/2004 12/30/2004 DUE
CONTRA COSTA ANTIOCH DRAFT 8/27/2009 10/23/2009 OUT
BRENTWOOD DRAFT 7/18/2005 8/1/2005 DUE
CLAYTON DRAFT 7/15/2009 9/10/2009 OUT
CONCORD DRAFT 4/3/2009 6/1/2009 OUT
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADOPTED 12/14/2009- IN REVIEW
DANVILLE ADOPTED 12/22/2009- IN REVIEW
EL CERRITO ADOPTED 1/27/2003 2/27/2003 DUE
HERCULES ADOPTED 12/28/2004 12/30/2004 DUE
LAFAYETTE ADOPTED 1/12/2010- IN REVIEW
MARTINEZ DRAFT 12/22/2009- IN REVIEW
MORAGA DRAFT 6/30/2009 8/28/2009 OUT
OAKLEY ADOPTED 8/24/2009 9/24/2009 IN
ORINDA ADOPTED 11/8/2004 2/4/2005 DUE
PINOLE DRAFT 10/21/2009 12/17/2009 OUT
PITTSBURG ADOPTED 6/17/2009 9/15/2009 OUT
PLEASANT HILL DRAFT 6/26/2009 8/25/2009 OUT
RICHMOND ADOPTED 2/14/2006 2/27/2006 DUE
Due means a housing element has not yet been submitted for the current planning period.
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County Jurisdiction Record Type Date Date Compliance
Received Reviewed Status
SAN PABLO ADOPTED 8/9/2002 8/23/2002 DUE
SAN RAMON ADOPTED 1/12/2010- IN REVIEW
WALNUT CREEK ADOPTED 12/24/2009- IN REVIEW
DEL NORTE CRESCENT CITY DRAFT 8/10/2009 10/8/2009 OUT
DEL NORTE COUNTY ADOPTED 5/19/2009 7/29/2009 IN
EL DORADO EL DORADO COUNTY ADOPTED 5/4/2009 6/11/2009 IN
PLACERVILLE DRAFT 12/30/2009- IN REVIEW
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE ADOPTED 12/18/2008 1/26/2009 IN
FRESNO CLOVIS ADOPTED 7/14/2008 10/10/2008 OUT
COALINGA ADOPTED 1/29/2004 4/17/2004 DUE
FIREBAUGH ADOPTED 11/2/2009 1/19/2010 IN
FOWLER DRAFT 7/1/2003 8/29/2003 DUE
FRESNO ADOPTED 2/2/2009 2/27/2009 IN
FRESNO COUNTY ADOPTED 4/9/2003 5/22/2003 DUE
HURON ADOPTED 3/21/2005 4/14/2005 DUE
KERMAN DRAFT 6/19/2006 8/16/2006 DUE
KINGSBURG ADOPTED 7/1/2002 9/26/2002 DUE
MENDOTA ADOPTED 7/19/2004 9/10/2004 DUE
ORANGE COVE ADOPTED 5/29/2009 6/1/2009 IN
PARLIER ADOPTED 6/26/2009 7/15/2009 IN
REEDLEY ADOPTED 9/26/2003 12/23/2003 DUE
SAN JOAQUIN ADOPTED 1/19/2010- IN REVIEW
SANGER DRAFT 2/26/2008 4/24/2008 DUE
SELMA DRAFT 6/2/2008 8/1/2008 OUT
GLENN GLENN COUNTY ADOPTED 12/9/2003 12/29/2003 DUE
ORLAND DRAFT 8/31/2009 10/30/2009 OUT
WILLOWS DRAFT 10/21/2009 12/16/2009 OUT
HUMBOLDT ARCATA ADOPTED 12/14/2009 1/12/2010 IN
BLUE LAKE ADOPTED 11/9/2009- IN REVIEW
EUREKA ADOPTED 5/25/2004 5/28/2004 DUE
FERNDALE ADOPTED 9/28/2006 10/4/2006 DUE
FORTUNA DRAFT 11/17/2009 1/14/2010 OUT
HUMBOLDT COUNTY ADOPTED 9/1/2009 11/30/2009 OUT
RIO DELL DRAFT 10/5/2009 12/3/2009 OUT
TRINIDAD DRAFT 8/11/1997 9/25/1997 DUE
IMPERIAL BRAWLEY ADOPTED 7/14/2008 8/15/2008 IN
CALEXICO DRAFT 10/13/2009 12/10/2009 OUT
CALIPATRIA ADOPTED 1/15/2009 1/23/2009 IN
EL CENTRO ADOPTED 10/19/2009 10/30/2009 IN
HOLTVILLE ADOPTED 11/13/2008 12/30/2008 IN
IMPERIAL ADOPTED 12/30/2008 1/9/2009 IN
IMPERIAL COUNTY ADOPTED 7/9/2008 8/15/2008 IN
WESTMORLAND ADOPTED 3/12/2009 4/3/2009 IN
INYO BISHOP DRAFT 2/3/2010- IN REVIEW
INYO COUNTY ADOPTED 8/25/2009 9/15/2009 IN
KERN ARVIN DRAFT 12/21/2009- IN REVIEW
BAKERSFIELD ADOPTED 3/16/2009 4/8/2009 IN
CALIFORNIA CITY ADOPTED 4/30/2004 7/15/2004 DUE
DELANO ADOPTED 4/4/2003 7/1/2003 DUE
KERN COUNTY ADOPTED 2/11/2009 3/16/2009 IN
Due means a housing element has not yet been submitted for the current planning period.
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County Jurisdiction Record Type Date Date Compliance
Received Reviewed Status
MARICOPA ADOPTED 6/12/2009 9/9/2009 OUT
MCFARLAND DRAFT 4/6/2009 4/7/2009P OUT
RIDGECREST ADOPTED 10/4/2002 10/24/2002 DUE
SHAFTER DRAFT 8/10/2009 10/8/2009 OUT
TAFT ADOPTED 7/27/2009 8/13/2009 IN
TEHACHAPI ADOPTED 4/9/2004 6/22/2004 DUE
WASCO ADOPTED 7/28/2009 8/4/2009 IN
KINGS AVENAL DRAFT 2/1/2010- IN REVIEW
CORCORAN DRAFT 2/1/2010- IN REVIEW
HANFORD DRAFT 2/1/2010- IN REVIEW
KINGS COUNTY DRAFT 2/1/2010- IN REVIEW
LEMOORE DRAFT 2/1/2010- IN REVIEW
LAKE CLEARLAKE DRAFT 8/10/2009 10/7/2009 OUT
LAKE COUNTY ADOPTED 12/27/2004 3/25/2005 DUE
LAKEPORT ADOPTED 11/16/2009 1/25/2010 IN
LASSEN LASSEN COUNTY ADOPTED 12/15/2009- IN REVIEW
SUSANVILLE DRAFT 6/24/2009 8/20/2009 OUT
LOS ANGELES AGOURA HILLS ADOPTED 11/18/2008 1/16/2009 IN
ALHAMBRA ADOPTED 7/20/2009 8/4/2009 IN
ARCADIA ADOPTED 11/13/2001 2/11/2002 DUE
ARTESIA DRAFT 9/4/2009 11/3/2009 OUT
AVALON ADOPTED 5/8/2006 6/16/2006 DUE
AZUSA DRAFT 7/27/2009 9/24/2009 OUT
BALDWIN PARK DRAFT 5/11/2009 7/9/2009 OUT
BELL ADOPTED 12/13/1996 12/24/1996 DUE
BELL GARDENS ADOPTED 11/23/2005 2/21/2006 DUE
BELLFLOWER ADOPTED 12/18/2003 2/2/2004 DUE
BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTED 7/30/2001 10/23/2001 DUE
BRADBURY ADOPTED 12/16/2009 1/12/2010 IN
BURBANK ADOPTED 10/29/2008 1/9/2009 IN
CALABASAS ADOPTED 2/2/2009 4/23/2009 IN
CARSON DRAFT 11/25/2009 1/21/2010 OUT
CERRITOS DRAFT 8/6/2009 10/5/2009 OUT
CLAREMONT ADOPTED 10/26/2009 12/1/2009 IN
COMMERCE DRAFT 12/21/2009- IN REVIEW
COMPTON ADOPTED 7/10/2000 10/3/2000 DUE
COVINA DRAFT 4/3/2009 6/1/2009 OUT
CUDAHY ADOPTED 6/1/1992 9/29/1992 DUE
CULVER CITY DRAFT 12/10/2009- IN REVIEW
DIAMOND BAR DRAFT 6/5/2009 8/4/2009 OUT
DOWNEY DRAFT 8/31/2009 10/30/2009 OUT
DUARTE DRAFT 9/9/2009 11/5/2009 OUT
EL MONTE ADOPTED 3/25/2009 3/30/2009 IN
EL SEGUNDO ADOPTED 10/7/2009 12/23/2009 OUT
GARDENA DRAFT 12/30/2009- IN REVIEW
GLENDALE ADOPTED 2/2/2009 2/24/2009 IN
GLENDORA ADOPTED 1/4/2010- IN REVIEW
HAWAIIAN GARDENS DRAFT 4/7/2009 6/5/2009 OUT
HAWTHORNE ADOPTED 9/15/2003 12/12/2003 DUE
HERMOSA BEACH DRAFT 11/30/2009 1/29/2010 OUT
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HIDDEN HILLS ADOPTED 4/28/2005 7/27/2005 DUE
HUNTINGTON PARK ADOPTED 2/26/2009 4/7/2009 IN
INDUSTRY ADOPTED 12/26/2007 2/20/2008 IN
INGLEWOOD ADOPTED 12/23/2005 2/28/2006 DUE
IRWINDALE ADOPTED 3/18/2008 5/20/2008 DUE
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE DRAFT 6/8/2009 8/6/2009 OUT
LA HABRA HEIGHTS ADOPTED 1/28/2002 4/26/2002 DUE
LA MI RADA DRAFT 7/1/2008 8/29/2008 OUT
LA PUENTE ADOPTED 9/2/2008 10/21/2008 IN
LA VERNE DRAFT 1/5/2010- IN REVIEW
LAKEWOOD ADOPTED 12/2/2009- IN REVIEW
LANCASTER ADOPTED 8/21/2008 11/19/2008 OUT
LAWNDALE DRAFT 6/8/2009 8/6/2009 OUT
LOMITA DRAFT 5/26/2009 7/20/2009 OUT
LONG BEACH ADOPTED 5/27/2009 6/3/2009 IN
LOS ANGELES ADOPTED 8/19/2008 11/17/2008 IN
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ADOPTED 8/8/2008 11/6/2008 IN
LYNWOOD ADOPTED 1/12/2010- IN REVIEW
MALIBU ADOPTED 3/22/2001 6/20/2001 DUE
MANHATTAN BEACH ADOPTED 7/13/2009 10/8/2009 OUT
MAYWOOD DRAFT 12/17/2008 2/11/2009 OUT
MONROVIA DRAFT 1/7/2009 3/5/2009 OUT
MONTEBELLO ADOPTED 5/5/1994 6/24/1994 DUE
MONTEREY PARK ADOPTED 3/30/2009 4/24/2009 IN
NORWALK DRAFT 4/15/2008 6/13/2008 OUT
PALMDALE ADOPTED 4/23/2001 7/19/2001 DUE
PALOS VERDES ESTATES DRAFT 6/1/2009 7/30/2009 OUT
PARAMOUNT ADOPTED 1/11/2005 3/24/2005 DUE
PASADENA DRAFT 12/22/2008 2/19/2009 OUT
PICO RIVERA DRAFT 11/10/2009 1/7/2010 OUT
POMONA DRAFT 7/9/2009 9/3/2009 OUT
RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTED 1/25/2010- IN REVIEW
REDONDO BEACH DRAFT 12/14/2009- IN REVIEW
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTED 1/26/2009 4/23/2009 OUT
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES ADOPTED 6/26/2009 7/3/2009 IN
ROSEMEAD ADOPTED 4/11/2002 6/6/2002 DUE
SAN DIMAS ADOPTED 12/4/2008 1/16/2009 IN
SAN FERNANDO ADOPTED 4/24/2009 6/12/2009 IN
SAN GABRIEL ADOPTED 1/11/2010- IN REVIEW
SAN MARINO DRAFT 3/10/2009 5/8/2009 OUT
SANTA CLARITA DRAFT 10/6/2009 12/3/2009 OUT
SANTA FE SPRINGS ADOPTED 1/19/2010- IN REVIEW
SANTA MONICA ADOPTED 12/5/2008 2/27/2009 IN
SIERRA MADRE ADOPTED 5/5/2003 5/9/2003 DUE
SIGNAL HILL ADOPTED 10/9/2008 1/7/2009 OUT
SOUTH EL MONTE DRAFT 10/26/2009 12/24/2009 OUT
SOUTH GATE DRAFT 6/8/2009 8/6/2009 OUT
SOUTH PASADENA DRAFT 9/19/2008 11/18/2008 OUT
TEMPLE CITY DRAFT 10/19/2009 12/16/2009 OUT
TORRANCE DRAFT 2/23/2009 4/23/2009 OUT
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VERNON ADOPTED 3/16/2009 4/8/2009 IN
WALNUT DRAFT 8/5/2009 8/17/2009 OUT
WEST COVINA DRAFT 12/16/2004 2/14/2005 DUE
WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTED 6/18/2002 9/16/2002 DUE
WESTLAKE VILLAGE DRAFT 7/8/2009 9/3/2009' OUT
WHITTIER ADOPTED 11/6/2009 1/12/2010 IN
MADERA CHOWCHILLA ADOPTED 12/20/2004 1/24/2005 DUE
MADERA ADOPTED 10/15/2009 1/13/2010 OUT
MADERA COUNTY ADOPTED 8/19/2009 11/17/2009 OUT
MARIN BELVEDERE DRAFT 11/30/2009- IN REVIEW
CORTE MADERA ADOPTED 8/22/2002 11/20/2002 DUE
FAIRFAX DRAFT 2/13/2008 4/11/2008 DUE
LARKSPUR ADOPTED 11/8/2004 12/10/2004 DUE
MARIN COUNTY DRAFT 11/10/2009 1/7/2010 OUT
MILL VALLEY ADOPTED 11/12/2003 2/10/2004 DUE
NOVATO ADOPTED 4/7/2003 7/3/2003 DUE
ROSS DRAFT 7/9/2009 9/3/2009 OUT
SAN ANSELMO ADOPTED 4/26/2004 5/7/2004 DUE
SAN RAFAEL ADOPTED 11/18/2004 12/29/2004 DUE
SAUSALITO DRAFT 5/27/2005 7/26/2005 DUE
TIBURON ADOPTED 9/12/2005 12/9/2005 DUE
MARIPOSA MARIPOSA COUNTY ADOPTED 12/22/2009- IN REVIEW
MENDOCINO FORT BRAGG ADOPTED 9/24/2009 12/7/2009 IN •
MENDOCINO COUNTY DRAFT 7/1/2009 8/28/2009 OUT
POINT ARENA ADOPTED 11/4/2005 11/17/2005 DUE
UKIAH ADOPTED 6/25/2004 7/12/2004 DUE
WILLITS ADOPTED 3/30/2004 5/21/2004 DUE
MERCED ATWATER ADOPTED 4/16/2008 5/19/2008 IN
DOS PALOS ADOPTED 3/27/2003 3/28/2003 DUE
GUSTINE ADOPTED 2/27/2008 5/27/2008 DUE
LIVINGSTON ADOPTED 9/21/2009 12/10/2009 OUT
LOS BANOS DRAFT 11/16/2009 1/12/2010 OUT
MERCED DRAFT 8/31/2009 10/30/2009 OUT
MERCED COUNTY DRAFT 8/31/2009 10/30/2009 OUT
MODOC ALTURAS ADOPTED 6/22/2005 8/9/2005 DUE
MODOC COUNTY DRAFT 6/15/2009 8/13/2009 OUT
MONO MAMMOTH LAKES ADOPTED 12/24/2003 12/29/2003 DUE
MONO COUNTY ADOPTED 8/31/2009 11/25/2009 OUT
MONTEREY CARMEL DRAFT 1/20/2010- IN REVIEW
DEL REY OAKS DRAFT 8/11/2006 10/4/2006 OUT
GONZALES ADOPTED 6/25/2009 8/13/2009 IN
GREENFIELD ADOPTED 5/30/2008 6/27/2008 IN
KING CITY DRAFT 9/25/2009 11/24/2009 OUT
MARINA ADOPTED 9/22/2009 12/16/2009 IN
MONTEREY ADOPTED 7/14/2009 10/8/2009 IN
_ MONTEREY COUNTY DRAFT 10/12/2009 12/10/2009 OUT
PACIFIC GROVE ADOPTED 12/22/2003 3/12/2004 DUE
SALINAS DRAFT 12/23/2009- IN REVIEW
SAND CITY DRAFT 1/21/2010- IN REVIEW
1SEASIDE DRAFT 10/20/2009 12/15/2009 OUT
Due means a housing element has not yet been submitted for the current planning period.
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SOLEDAD ADOPTED 6/26/2009 9/24/2009 IN
NAPA AMERICAN CANYON DRAFT 11/18/2009 1/14/2010 OUT
CALISTOGA ADOPTED 3/2/2004 5/13/2004 DUE
NAPA ADOPTED 7/1/2009 8/13/2009 IN
NAPA COUNTY ADOPTED 6/29/2009 9/25/2009 OUT
SAINT HELENA ADOPTED 9/8/2009 10/15/2009 IN
YOUNTVILLE ADOPTED 8/4/2009 11/2/2009 IN
NEVADA GRASS VALLEY ADOPTED 1/21/2010- IN REVIEW
NEVADA CITY ADOPTED 9/8/2009 9/15/2009 IN
NEVADA COUNTY DRAFT 12/21/2009- IN REVIEW
TRUCKEE ADOPTED 10/22/2009 12/8/2009 IN
ORANGE ALISO VIEJO DRAFT 9/17/2009 11/16/2009 OUT
ANAHEIM ADOPTED 8/19/2009 9/2/2009 IN
BREA • ADOPTED 11/3/2008 1/30/2009 IN
BUENA PARK ADOPTED 5/11/2009 7/14/2009 IN
COSTA MESA ADOPTED 9/4/2008 9/17/2008 IN
CYPRESS ADOPTED 12/2/2008 1/9/2009 IN
DANA POINT ADOPTED 6/15/2009 7/1/2009 IN
FOUNTAIN VALLEY ADOPTED 1/7/2010- IN REVIEW
FULLERTON DRAFT 4/24/2009 6/16/2009 OUT
GARDEN GROVE ADOPTED 11/19/2009 1/25/2010 IN
HUNTINGTON BEACH ADOPTED 6/26/2008 7/29/2008 IN
IRVINE ADOPTED 3/13/2002 5/9/2002 DUE
LA HABRA DRAFT 3/16/2009 5/14/2009 OUT
LA PALMA DRAFT 10/12/2009 12/10/2009 OUT
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LAGUNA BEACH DRAFT 9/15/2008 11/14/2008 OUT
LAGUNA HILLS ADOPTED 12/14/2009- IN REVIEW
LAGUNA NIGUEL ADOPTED 6/30/2000 9/25/2000 DUE
LAGUNA WOODS ADOPTED 2/2/2009 2/27/2009 IN
LAKE FOREST DRAFT 9/3/2009 11/2/2009 OUT
LOS ALAMITOS ADOPTED 12/24/2009- IN REVIEW
MISSION VIEJO ADOPTED 7/27/2009 8/10/2009 IN
NEWPORT BEACH DRAFT 8/25/2008 10/24/2008 OUT
ORANGE DRAFT 5/21/2009 6/19/2009 OUT
ORANGE COUNTY ADOPTED 2/3/2009 5/4/2009 OUT
PLACENTIA DRAFT 7/23/2009 9/15/2009 OUT
RANCHO ST.MARGARITA ADOPTED 12/22/2009 1/13/2010 IN
SAN CLEMENTE DRAFT 10/26/2009 12/23/2009 OUT
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DRAFT 10/19/2009 12/17/2009 OUT
SANTA ANA DRAFT 7/2/2009 8/28/2009 OUT
SEAL BEACH DRAFT 6/25/2001 8/23/2001 DUE
STANTON ADOPTED 5/22/2009 6/19/2009 IN
TUSTIN ADOPTED 6/25/2009 7/9/2009 IN
VILLA PARK DRAFT 6/27/2008 8/26/2008 OUT
WESTMINSTER ADOPTED 12/1/2008 12/30/2008 IN
YORBA LINDA DRAFT 10/6/2009 12/3/2009 OUT
PLACER AUBURN _ ADOPTED 1/7/2009 1/27/2009 IN
COLFAX ADOPTED 5/19/2009 7/15/2009 IN
LINCOLN ADOPTED 11/20/2009- IN REVIEW
LOOMIS ADOPTED 3/2/2006 5/24/2006 DUE
Due means a housing element has not yet been submitted for the current planning period.
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PLACER COUNTY ADOPTED 5/26/2009 6/10/2009 IN
ROCKLIN DRAFT 10/15/2009 12/9/2009 OUT
ROSEVILLE ADOPTED 8/10/2009 8/13/2009 IN
PLUMAS PLUMAS COUNTY DRAFT 9/14/2009 11/12/2009 OUT
PORTOLA DRAFT 8/24/2009 10/22/2009 OUT
RIVERSIDE BANNING DRAFT 10/7/2009 12/7/2009 OUT
BEAUMONT DRAFT 8/24/2009 10/22/2009 OUT
BLYTHE ADOPTED 11/23/2009- IN REVIEW
CALIMESA ADOPTED 1/29/2002 4/29/2002 DUE
CANYON LAKE DRAFT 12/16/2002 2/14/2003 DUE
CATHEDRAL ADOPTED 11/30/2009 1/6/2010 IN
COACHELLA ADOPTED 8/19/2009 9/14/2009 IN
CORONA ADOPTED 11/16/2009 12/23/2009 IN
DESERT HOT SPRINGS ADOPTED 8/13/2009 8/24/2009 IN
HEMET DRAFT 7/2/2008 8/29/2008 OUT
INDIAN WELLS ADOPTED 10/28/2009 1/12/2010 IN
INDIO ADOPTED 3/23/2009 4/23/2009 IN
LA QUINTA DRAFT 8/13/2009 10/12/2009 OUT
LAKE ELSINORE DRAFT 3/20/2009 5/19/2009 OUT
MORENO VALLEY DRAFT 7/1/2009 8/28/2009 OUT
MURRIETA DRAFT 11/30/2009 1/29/2010 OUT
NORCO ADOPTED 9/15/2009 12/10/2009 OUT
PALM DESERT ADOPTED 3/18/2002 5/22/2002 DUE
PALM SPRINGS DRAFT 9/8/2009 11/5/2009 OUT
PERRIS DRAFT 3/10/2009 5/7/2009 OUT
RANCHO MIRAGE DRAFT 10/22/2009 12/21/2009 OUT •
RIVERSIDE ADOPTED 12/12/2007 1/10/2008 DUE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ADOPTED 12/1/2005 12/27/2005 DUE
SAN JACINTO DRAFT 10/7/2009 12/3/2009 OUT
TEMECULA ADOPTED 11/19/2009- IN REVIEW
SACRAMENTO CITRUS HEIGHTS ADOPTED 10/22/2008 1/6/2009 IN
ELK GROVE ADOPTED 8/18/2009 9/15/2009 IN
FOLSOM ADOPTED 7/28/2009 8/9/2009 IN
GALT ADOPTED 7/15/2003 9/15/2003 DUE
ISLETON DRAFT 6/28/2007 8/28/2007 OUT
RANCHO CORDOVA ADOPTED 12/10/2009 1/13/2010 IN
SACRAMENTO ADOPTED 11/20/2008 2/3/2009 IN
SACRAMENTO COUNTY ADOPTED 12/19/2008 1/27/2009 IN
SAN BENITO HOLLISTER ADOPTED 12/10/2009 1/12/2010 IN
SAN BENITO COUNTY DRAFT 7/27/2009 9/25/2009 OUT
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA ADOPTED 3/31/2009 6/29/2009 DUE
SAN BERNARDINO ADELANTO DRAFT 4/4/2001 6/1/2001 DUE
APPLE VALLEY ADOPTED 8/19/2009 9/15/2009 IN
BARSTOW DRAFT 5/22/2009 7/8/2009 OUT
BIG BEAR LAKE DRAFT 7/16/2009 9/14/2009 OUT
CHINO ADOPTED 1/8/2009 2/27/2009 IN
CHINO HILLS DRAFT 2/1/2010- IN REVIEW
COLTON DRAFT 10/1/2009 11/30/2009 OUT
FONTANA ADOPTED 11/2/2006 1/3/2007 DUE
GRAND TERRACE DRAFT 8/10/2009 10/8/2009 OUT
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HESPERIA ADOPTED 8/15/2002 11/8/2002 DUE
HIGHLAND DRAFT 11/24/2009 1/21/2010 OUT
LOMA LINDA ADOPTED 8/12/2009 11/10/2009 OUT
MONTCLAIR ADOPTED 7/8/2002 9/26/2002 DUE
NEEDLES DRAFT 11/1/2004 12/28/2004 DUE
ONTARIO DRAFT 9/29/2009 10/12/2009 OUT
RANCHO CUCAMONGA DRAFT 4/11/2008 6/10/2008 OUT
REDLANDS DRAFT 11/12/2009 1/11/2010 OUT
RIALTO ADOPTED 3/27/2001 6/25/2001 DUE
SAN BERNARDINO DRAFT 12/21/2009- IN REVIEW
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ADOPTED 5/3/2007 6/5/2007 DUE
TWENTYNINE PALMS ADOPTED 7/3/2000 9/15/2000 DUE
UPLAND ADOPTED 7/30/2009 8/10/2009 IN
VICTORVILLE DRAFT 12/30/2009- IN REVIEW
YUCAIPA ADOPTED 3/9/2009 4/17/2009 IN
YUCCA VALLEY ADOPTED 9/21/2009 10/22/2009 IN
SAN DIEGO CARLSBAD ADOPTED 1/11/2010- IN REVIEW
CHULA VISTA ADOPTED 11/22/2006 1/3/2007 IN
CORONADO ADOPTED 12/10/2007 2/28/2008 IN
DEL MAR ADOPTED 6/29/2007 9/27/2007 OUT
EL CAJON ADOPTED 5/24/2007 8/22/2007 IN
ENCINITAS DRAFT 8/10/2007 10/9/2007 OUT
ESCONDIDO ADOPTED 12/29/2005 3/8/2006 IN
IMPERIAL BEACH ADOPTED 9/8/2009 12/3/2009 IN
LA MESA ADOPTED 7/15/2005 8/10/2005 IN
LEMON GROVE ADOPTED 12/19/2006 1/3/2007 IN
NATIONAL CITY ADOPTED 12/14/2007 1/24/2008 IN
OCEANSIDE ADOPTED 8/12/2009 9/8/2009 IN
POWAY ADOPTED 8/26/2008 9/17/2008 IN
SAN DIEGO ADOPTED 12/21/2006 2/5/2007 IN
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DRAFT 7/1/2009 8/28/2009 OUT
SAN MARCOS ADOPTED 12/28/2005 3/10/2006 IN
SANTEE DRAFT 3/20/2008 5/19/2008 OUT
SOLANA BEACH ADOPTED 12/18/2006 1/10/2007 IN
VISTA DRAFT 1/12/2010- IN REVIEW
SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO ADOPTED 10/4/2004 10/28/2004 DUE
SAN JOAQUIN ESCALON DRAFT 12/17/2009 1/20/2010 OUT
LATHROP DRAFT 10/30/2009 12/23/2009 OUT
LODI ADOPTED 10/22/2004 12/22/2004 DUE
MANTECA DRAFT 12/7/2009- IN REVIEW
RIPON ADOPTED 11/20/2006 2/16/2007 DUE
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY ADOPTED 1/25/2010- IN REVIEW
STOCKTON DRAFT 12/2/2009- IN REVIEW
TRACY ADOPTED 8/2/2006 10/31/2006 DUE
SAN LUIS OBISPO ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTED 3/30/2005 6/22/2005 DUE
ATASCADERO DRAFT 9/29/2009 11/19/2009 OUT
GROVER BEACH ADOPTED 11/9/2009 11/19/2009 IN
MORRO BAY ADOPTED 11/12/2009 11/12/2009 IN
PASO ROBLES DRAFT 5/21/2009 7/16/2009 OUT
PISMO BEACH DRAFT 1/20/2010- IN REVIEW
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SAN LUIS OBISPO DRAFT 11/23/2009 1/21/2010 OUT
SAN LUIS OBISPO CO. ADOPTED 12/30/2009 1/13/2010 IN
SAN MATEO ATHERTON DRAFT 10/30/2009 12/24/2009 OUT
BELMONT DRAFT 8/3/2009 9/30/2009 OUT
BRISBANE ADOPTED 10/21/2002 12/13/2002 DUE
BURLINGAME DRAFT 9/25/2009 11/24/2009 OUT
COLMA DRAFT 6/30/2009 8/26/2009 OUT
DALY CITY DRAFT 10/19/2009 12/17/2009 OUT
EAST PALO ALTO DRAFT 8/10/2009 10/8/2009 OUT
FOSTER CITY DRAFT 11/30/2009 1/28/2010 OUT
HALF MOON BAY DRAFT 10/19/2009 12/17/2009 OUT
HILLSBOROUGH ADOPTED 6/10/2009 7/1/2009 IN
MENLO PARK ADOPTED 9/8/1992 12/22/1992 DUE
MILLBRAE ADOPTED 2/10/2009 3/3/2009 OUT
PACIFICA DRAFT 4/1/2005 5/31/2005 DUE
PORTOLA VALLEY ADOPTED 12/14/2009- IN REVIEW
REDWOOD CITY DRAFT 10/19/2009 12/17/2009 OUT
SAN BRUNO DRAFT 1/19/2010- IN REVIEW
SAN CARLOS ADOPTED 11/5/2009- IN REVIEW
SAN MATEO ADOPTED 6/26/2009 9/24/2009 OUT
SAN MATEO COUNTY ADOPTED 9/13/2004 9/29/2004 DUE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DRAFT 11/23/2009 1/21/2010 OUT
WOODSIDE DRAFT 9/3/2009 11/2/2009 OUT
SANTA BARBARA BUELLTON ADOPTED 11/16/2009 1/20/2010 IN
CARPINTERIA DRAFT 8/10/2009 10/8/2009 OUT
GOLETA DRAFT 6/19/2009 8/18/2009 OUT
GUADALUPE ADOPTED 9/14/2009 12/10/2009 OUT
LOMPOC DRAFT 12/24/2009- IN REVIEW
SANTA BARBARA ADOPTED 8/26/2004 9/28/2004 DUE
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DRAFT 12/29/2009- IN REVIEW
SANTA MARIA DRAFT 12/8/2009 2/2/2010 OUT
SOLVANG ADOPTED 12/21/2009- IN REVIEW
SANTA CLARA CAMPBELL ADOPTED 9/3/2009 10/15/2009 IN
CUPERTINO DRAFT 12/17/2009- IN REVIEW
GILROY DRAFT 7/14/2009 9/11/2009 OUT
LOS ALTOS DRAFT 5/8/2009 7/3/2009 OUT
LOS ALTOS HILLS DRAFT - 7/29/2009 9/25/2009 OUT
LOS GATOS DRAFT 12/9/2009- IN REVIEW
MILPITAS DRAFT 12/14/2009- IN REVIEW
MONTE SERENO DRAFT 10/29/2009 12/23/2009 OUT
MORGAN HILL ADOPTED 8/23/2006 11/20/2006 DUE
MOUNTAIN VIEW ADOPTED 12/23/2002 1/3/2003 DUE
PALO ALTO ADOPTED 2/28/2003 5/23/2003 DUE
SAN JOSE ADOPTED 6/29/2009 7/23/2009 IN
SANTA CLARA DRAFT 6/29/2009 8/28/2009 OUT
SANTA CLARA COUNTY DRAFT 6/15/2009 8/13/2009 OUT
SARATOGA DRAFT 12/23/2009 1/11/2010 OUT
SUNNYVALE ADOPTED 9/16/2009 11/5/2009 IN
SANTA CRUZ CAPITOLA DRAFT 12/14/2009- IN REVIEW
SANTA CRUZ DRAFT 6/30/2009 8/28/2009 OUT
Due means a housing element has not yet been submitted for the current planning period.
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ADOPTED 2/3/2010- IN REVIEW
SCOTTS VALLEY ADOPTED 12/9/2009- IN REVIEW
WATSONVILLE DRAFT 11/17/2009 1/6/2010 OUT
SHASTA ANDERSON ADOPTED 12/21/2009 1/12/2010 IN
REDDING DRAFT 10/8/2009 12/7/2009 OUT
SHASTA COUNTY ADOPTED 9/24/2004 10/21/2004 DUE
SHASTA LAKE DRAFT 11/16/2009 1/14/2010 OUT
SIERRA LOYALTON ADOPTED 10/30/2009 11/19/2009 IN
SIERRA COUNTY DRAFT 8/24/2009 10/21/2009 OUT
SISKIYOU DORRIS ADOPTED 4/20/2006 7/18/2006 DUE
DUNSMUIR DRAFT 3/20/2006 3/27/2006 DUE
ETNA DRAFT 12/22/2009- IN REVIEW
FORT JONES ADOPTED 3/26/2004 4/9/2004 DUE
MONTAGUE DRAFT 11/17/2009 1/14/2010 OUT
MOUNT SHASTA DRAFT 11/23/2009 1/19/2010 OUT
SISKIYOU COUNTY DRAFT 11/17/2009 1/13/2010 OUT
TULELAKE ADOPTED 7/23/2004 9/3/2004 DUE
WEED ADOPTED 4/1/2004 4/27/2004 DUE
YREKA ADOPTED 11/30/2009- IN REVIEW
SOLANO BENICIA DRAFT 8/10/2009 10/8/2009 OUT
DIXON ADOPTED 7/27/2009 8/19/2009 IN
FAIRFIELD ADOPTED 6/19/2009 7/2/2009 IN
RIO VISTA DRAFT 10/15/2009 12/14/2009 OUT
SOLANO COUNTY DRAFT 7/23/2009 9/21/2009 OUT
SUISUN CITY ADOPTED 7/9/2009 10/7/2009 IN
VACAVILLE DRAFT 10/15/2009 12/14/2009 OUT
VALLEJO DRAFT 4/17/2009 6/16/2009 OUT
SONOMA CLOVERDALE ADOPTED 10/5/2009 10/19/2009 IN
COTATI ADOPTED 8/14/2003 9/12/2003 DUE
HEALDSBURG DRAFT 1/11/2010- IN REVIEW
PETALUMA ADOPTED 6/22/2009 7/31/2009 IN
ROHNERT PARK DRAFT 8/24/2009 10/23/2009 OUT
SANTA ROSA ADOPTED 12/14/2009- IN REVIEW
SEBASTOPOL DRAFT 1/19/2010- IN REVIEW
SONOMA ADOPTED 1/30/2004 2/20/2004 DUE
SONOMA COUNTY ADOPTED 6/24/2009 6/26/2009 IN
WINDSOR ADOPTED 7/27/2009 10/23/2009 OUT
STANISLAUS CERES ADOPTED 10/15/2007 12/27/2007 IN
HUGHSON ADOPTED 8/27/2009 9/28/2009 IN
MODESTO DRAFT 10/5/2009 12/3/2009 OUT
NEWMAN DRAFT 10/30/2009 12/10/2009 OUT
OAKDALE ADOPTED 5/24/2004 6/22/2004 DUE
PATTERSON DRAFT 5/20/2009 7/16/2009 OUT
RIVERBANK ADOPTED 9/21/2009 10/19/2009 IN
STANISLAUS COUNTY DRAFT 12/2/2009 1/29/2010 OUT
TURLOCK DRAFT 8/3/2009 10/1/2009 OUT
WATERFORD DRAFT 11/16/2004 1/14/2005 OUT
SUTTER LIVE OAK ADOPTED 6/26/2009 8/13/2009 IN
SUTTER COUNTY ADOPTED 10/6/2004 12/14/2004 DUE
YUBA CITY ADOPTED 8/6/2009 8/12/2009 IN
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TEHAMA CORNING DRAFT 10/20/2009 12/16/2009 OUT
RED BLUFF ADOPTED 9/23/2009 11/10/2009 IN
TEHAMA ADOPTED 3/30/2004 4/20/2004 DUE
TEHAMA COUNTY ADOPTED 11/17/2009- IN REVIEW
TRINITY TRINITY COUNTY ADOPTED 3/9/2004 4/16/2004 DUE
TULARE DINUBA DRAFT 11/30/2009 1/28/2010 OUT
EXETER DRAFT 10/5/2009 12/3/2009 OUT
FARMERSVILLE DRAFT 11/17/2009 1/14/2010 OUT
LINDSAY DRAFT 8/13/2009 10/12/2009 OUT
PORTERVILLE DRAFT 7/6/2009 9/3/2009 OUT
TULARE DRAFT 10/19/2009 12/17/2009 OUT
TULARE COUNTY ADOPTED 2/18/2004 4/27/2004 DUE
VISALIA DRAFT 1/4/2010- IN REVIEW
WOODLAKE ADOPTED 12/21/2009- IN REVIEW
TUOLUMNE SONORA DRAFT 11/16/2009 1/14/2010 OUT
TUOLUMNE COUNTY ADOPTED 8/28/2009 11/25/2009 OUT
VENTURA CAMARILLO ADOPTED 5/18/2009 8/13/2009 IN
FILLMORE DRAFT 10/30/2008 12/29/2008 OUT
MOORPARK ADOPTED 1/18/2002 3/8/2002 DUE
OJAI DRAFT 4/3/2009 6/1/2009 OUT
OXNARD DRAFT 2/23/2009 4/24/2009 OUT
PORT HUENEME ADOPTED 7/23/2009 10/21/2009 IN
SAN BUENAVENTURA DRAFT 10/3/2008 12/2/2008 OUT
SANTA PAULA ADOPTED 1/29/2010- IN REVIEW
SIMI VALLEY ADOPTED 12/13/2001 3/13/2002 DUE
THOUSAND OAKS ADOPTED 12/29/2009- IN REVIEW
VENTURA COUNTY DRAFT 8/10/2009 10/8/2009 OUT
YOLO DAVIS DRAFT 11/25/2009 1/20/2010 OUT
WEST SACRAMENTO ADOPTED 10/10/2008 12/24/2008 IN
WINTERS ADOPTED 9/9/2009 10/29/2009 IN
WOODLAND ADOPTED 3/25/2009 6/3/2009 IN
YOLO COUNTY ADOPTED 11/24/2009- IN REVIEW
YUBA MARYSVILLE ADOPTED 4/4/2003 7/1/2003 DUE
WHEATLAND ADOPTED 4/26/2005 6/27/2005 DUE
YUBA COUNTY ADOPTED 12/30/2009- IN REVIEW
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT after a Study Session on the
matter can be conducted.
REQUEST: Request for approval to authorize staff to submit the first draft of the
General Plan 2008 Housing Element Update to the State Department
of Housing and Community Development.
SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst
Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
CASE NO: GPA 07-01 MEETlN8 DATE .l/
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I. RECOMMENDATION:
By minute motion that the City Council authorize staff to submit the first
draft of the General Plan 2008 Housing Element Update to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). •
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: s
Approval of staff recommendation will authorize the submittal of the General an N
2008 Housing Element Update to HCD as required by State Law. 7
III. BACKGROUND: `__
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Previous Housing Element (1998-2006) []
The previous housing element was certified with the adoption of the General Plan
Update of 2000, approved March of 2004. At that time the Regional Housing
Needs Allocation (RHNA) for Palm Desert was 444 total units (215 market rate
and 229 affordable units). SCAG uses several years of previous census data
and transportation and growth patterns in determining a RHNA allocation. At the
time of the previous allocation, the City was coming out of downturn in the
economy and this resulted in a low RHNA allocation for Palm Desert. As a
result of this computation method, the RHNA numbers for Palm Desert for 1998-
2006 were extremely low. ,n
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June 26, 2008
Page 2 of 7
The City was successful in meeting its RHNA goals for this previous cycle,
providing 77 very low income units, 67 low income units, and 85 moderate
income units. In addition, during the 1998-2006 cycle the Agency maintained
and operated over 1 ,000 affordable units within Palm Desert.
New State Housing Element Requirements:
Since the last update, State Law has changed and now is very detailed regarding
the required content of Housing Elements. The City's Housing Element must
include:
1. An analysis of the 1998-2006 Housing Element goals, policies and
programs which demonstrates whether these were effective in facilitating
the development of housing.
2. An analysis of the demographics of the community.
3. An inventory of the existing affordable housing units available in the City.
4. An analysis of the constraints to the development of affordable housing.
5. An inventory and parcel-specific listing of the vacant lands available
in the City for affordable housing in the 2006-2014 planning period.
6. Revised goals, policies and programs that will facilitate the construction of
the City's RHNA allocation.
The site-specific land inventory (Item #5 above) is a new requirement which must
clearly show that land which has utilities, services, and appropriate zoning in
place is available to accommodate the housing for the very low, low and
moderate income categories.
Current Housing Element Cycle (2006-2014)
Based on total acres of land in the north sphere (University Park Planning Area),
staff had projected that the north area would provide between 4,000 and 5,000
new housing units based upon sizing and densities. This was reflected in the
2004 General Plan Land Use Map which showed between 4,147 and 7,753 total
units within the north sphere. Residential growth has boomed over the past
several years, leaving the census data that SCAG uses to calculate RHNA
numbers very high. Staff expected a very high number for the current RHNA
cycle, given the total number of units that were approved in the land use map of
the General Plan. The current RHNA numbers released in November of 2007
(4,586 total units, including 2,711 affordable units) are actually lower than the
total number staff expected, although the affordable component was higher than
anticipated. Challenges to the RHNA numbers were permitted only on a narrow
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range of bases and during a proscribed period of time. Because the City did not
meet the criteria for challenges, no protest was filed during the appeal period.
IV. DISCUSSION:
Analyzing Vacant Lands: Examination of the land inventory for the required
RHNA numbers makes apparent that the most abundant vacant lands are in the
north end of town. However, since the update of the General Plan Land Use
Map, several of the parcels that had the medium to high density overlay were
entitled at low densities, and very little affordable housing was achieved. Finding
the land to accommodate the identified number of units for this RHNA cycle then
becomes more challenging. Staff has prepared a map that shows how the
RHNA numbers could be met with the vacant lands still available:
Approved General Plan Land Use Map (larger version attached):
The current version of the Land Use Map of the approved General Plan is
shown below. The General Plan Land Use Map as approved in 2004 showed
that between 3,392 and 5,993 units could be built in that area. With the
addition of the General Plan amendment to include the Taylor Woodrow
development, the amended Land Use Map calls for 4,147 to 7,753 total
residential units to be built within the northern area of the City.
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Land Use Map Showing Entitled Properties (larger version attached):
Below is the 2004 General Plan map showing in black the projects that have
been entitled since the General Plan was approved in 2004 ("Entitled
Projects"). The bulk of these projects do not exceed 8-10 dwelling units per
acre, and only 136 affordable units were produced within the medium to high
density overlay. (Sareis Regis (64 units), Taylor Woodrow (21 units), and The
Vineyards (51 units).)
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To simply increase densities on the remaining unentitled parcels within the
medium to high density overlay zones in order to meet RHNA numbers, densities
of 25 to 30 units per acre would be required. Staff believes that such densities
would adversely impact the character of the community.
Land Use Map with staff recommended option to meet current State Law:
The following map ("Revised Proposal") identifies sufficient land to meet the
RHNA allocation, based on the remaining available land in the University Park
Planning Area. Below is the Land Use Map that incorporates the results of
the above two maps. Through discussions with developers, staff has
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identified several parcels where the property owners would be willing to
provide an affordable component, that are not currently allocated the medium
to high density overlay. The owners of the parcel west of Monterey at the City
border with Rancho Mirage have discussed several options of mixed use
development, and have shown willingness to provide approximately 280
affordable units as a part of the master planned project. Staff has also looked
to the parcels that the City or Redevelopment Agency control to identify
possible sites for additional housing. Using portions of City/Agency owned
lands, staff believes that an additional 720 units could be produced. With the
addition of these units being proposed on lands not currently within the
medium to high density overlay, the City can better disperse the housing
throughout the northern area of the City. The densities resulting from
allowing this proposed solution will allow a range from 13 to 16 dwelling units
per acre for the identified parcels, which is more in keeping with the City's
existing stock of housing.
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Goals, Policies, and Programs: The majority of the goals and policies found in
the existing 2004 Housing Element will carry through to the new element. The
most substantial proposed change is in the goal to purchase an additional 300
units throughout this planning period. Staff believes given the current level of
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acquisition, that this is a reasonable number and helps lighten the load of new
units that need to be constructed. It will also help to distribute the units
throughout the City geographically, since the existing units likely to be acquired
are south of Fred Waring Drive. New units produced will likely be north of Frank
Sinatra Drive.
The draft element also addresses information that every City in California is
facing with SB 2, which deals with homeless shelters. Programs 3.A — 3.0
address the concerns of homelessness and providing appropriate zoning for new
shelters within the City and continuing to work with existing and planned regional
shelters through CVAG's ongoing programs.
Proposed language also reaffirms that citywide energy conservation and green
building techniques are an important goal of the City. The Housing Element
covers all housing that is constructed in the City. By reaffirming energy
conservation and green building, staff will have a better tool to work with
developers in achieving good design that is also sensitive to the environment.
CONCLUSION:
New State requirements for updating the City's Housing Element add a layer of
complexity to an already complicated issue. The recommended draft of the 2008
City of Palm Desert Housing Element seeks to balance the newly assigned
RHNA numbers against sound community development principles, while
minimizing impact to previously developed or entitled properties. The Housing
Element must demonstrate that it is possible for the required housing units be
built. It is not required that the City actually build the units, but the City must
demonstrate that the units can be reasonably built.
The draft Housing Element Update grows out of the 2004 General Plan, and has
been updated to reflect projects that have been entitled since the General Plan
was adopted. It also disseminates affordable housing units throughout the City
as much as is practicable without impacting areas of the City that are already
developed.
Through the review and comment phase HCD has the chance to determine
whether or not the proposed Housing Element is in compliance with Housing
Element laws. If HCD determines that the proposed Housing Element is not in
compliance with State law, the City may "self-certify" its own Housing Element. If
the Element is "self-certified," the City will be ineligible for State and Federal
funds for any housing projects, and will not be able to take advantage of other
programs that require a State certified Housing Element.
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Submitt Departm Head:
hei Ryan Stendell Lauri Aylaian
Associat Planner Director, Community Development
Appr al:
Homer Cro
ACM, Dev ent Services
Carlos Orteg
City Manager