Vallejo

Program B 2.1.2: Housing Impact fee

Explore the feasibility of adopting a Housing Impact Fee that would assist in meeting Vallejo's "fair share" of Regional Housing Needs Allocations.

Established a housing strategy in 2020 to create a framework to establish policies that will create housing for an array of different income levels. Exploraiton/feasibility of HIA under consideration.

Program A 3.1.2: Density Bonus Amendment

With Zoning Code update, incentivize the development of affordable housing, including increased density allowances and reduced parking standards in compliance with State law.

Chapter 16.214 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES outlines local and state regulations regarding density bonuses.

Program E.1.1.7: Support for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Explore successful models implemented in other Bay Areas cities that encouraged the creation of housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Seek outside funding sources for housing construction and rehabilitation specifically targeted for housing for persons with disabilities

Ongoing

Program G.1.1.2: Neighborhood Amenities

Evaluate proposals for higher density residential development to determine what, if any, project-serving retail or services could be incorporated into the project or concurrently developed adjacent to the project which would offer residents the ability to meet their everyday needs easily and efficiently.

Ongoing

Program I.1.1.1: Energy Conservation Partnership Program

Continue and establish partnerships with local utility providers and other organizations to promote participation in available energy efficiency programs (e.g. BayREN, HERO and California First, PACE, Rising Sun's, California Youth Energy Services (CYES); PG&E Comfort Home Program; rebates for energy-efficient applicances). (VBD)

Staff continues to implement these programs whenever appropriate.

Program G 4.1.2: Crime Prevention Program (Crime Free-Multi- Housing Program)

Continue the crime-free rental housing program to target and help rehabilitate existing and new multi-family complexes. Work with the Police Department to evaluate multi-family complexes and provide rehabilitation and surveillance recommendations to address crime and safety and to promote the implementation of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Strategies.

Program suspended in 2020, and transitioning from the Crime Free Mutli- Housing Program (CFMHP) to the Vallejo Community Public Safety Program (VCPS) that will lead public safety information meetings, share crime data, crime prevention practices and other public safety information with local neighbors within each specified district.

Program A 2.1.1: Underutilized Commercial Land Conversion Program

With General Plan and Zoning Code update, expand opportunities for residential and mixed-use development. With Zoning Code update, offer regulatory incentives, such as expedited permit processing, for projects that contain an affordable housing component. Promote the availability of both underutilized sites and regulatory incentives through the City's website, during pre-application meetings, and during other relevant community outreach workshops/meetings. Monitor the supply of underutilized sites and evaluate whether the incentives are providing the necessary catalyst to ensure that development is occurring consistent with the RHNA needs. Make changes to this program to ensure that infill development remains a realistic and viable development strategy

The new zoning code created the following zoning districts to allow opportunities for residential and mixed use development: Neighborhood Mixed Use, Downtown Mixed Use, Waterfront Mixed Use, Neighborhood Commercial, Waterfront Commercial, Central Corridor, Regional Commercial. Phase II of the Zoning Code update will include regulatory incentives which is ongoing.

Program A4.1.1: Housing Marketing and Promotion

Facilitate the development of housing that is affordable to households with a widerange of incomes, particularly in the downtown area, by updating land use policies and regulations and marketing and branding the City as an investment opportunity for moderate and above moderate income households.

New Zoning Code removed a number of challenges to the construction of all types of housing. As a result, Vallejo is seeing an increase in proposed housing projects of all kinds, since 2021. See summary for data.

Program G.2.1.1: Code Enforcement Program

Continue to aggressively enforce existing codes through its Code Enforcement Program, utilizing all available authorities to compel property owners to correct code violations.

Ongoing

Program G.3.1.1: Capital Improvement Program

When updating capital improvement projects, collaborate with Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District to allocate resources to rehabilitate and/or replace infrastructure in older neighborhoods whose infrastructure is approaching obsolescence. (VPW).

Meet quarterly; CIP update accordingly

Program A1.1.1:Housing Element Annual Review

Prepare an annual analysis of the City's progress in implementing the Housing Element, for submittal to City Council and HCD. Expand Invetory of available sites to accommodate unmet need, as necessary

2016 annual review analysis submitted 2017annual review analysis submitted 2018annual review analysis submitted 2019annual review analysis submitted 2020annual review analysis submitted 2021annual review analysis submitted

Program E 1.1.2: Senior Housing Needs

Identify the existing and future housing needs of senior citizens and identify annual funding opportunities. Aply for funding to complete a senior needs survey annually and/ or as Notice of Funding Available (NOFAS) are released. Meet with affordable housing/senior housing developers, senior stakeholder groups, and other senior housing advocates such as the Legal Services of Northern California on an annual basis to discuss available sites and senior needs in the community. With Zoning Code Update, provide incentives to developers to provide housing, care choices, and age in place options for seniors of all income levels.

New Zoning Code implemented many new incentives, including permiting senior housing in all residential zones outright, decreasing parking requirements for senior housing projects and clarifying that senior housing with appropriate affordable incentives qualify for density bonus regulations. Staff continues to look for funding sources to support all types of below market rate housing types, including senior housing.

Program H.1.1.2: Neighborhood Services

Evaluate, and if appropriate, encourage the development of services, such as child-care centers, within or adjacent to neighborhoods that will allow residents to minimize vehicle trips and access services close to home. Incorporate neighborhood serving uses into the Zoning Code update.

Zoning Code Adopted in 2021 permits child care and early education facilities within the rural residential zoning district a minor use permit in Residential, Low Medium and High density.

Program I.1.1.3: Incentives for Green Building

Provide incentives, such as project expediting and a study of fee reductions, to encourage the implementation of features that exceed Cal-Green Standards. (VBD,VPD)

Ongoing

Program A 3.1.1: Removal of Governmental Constraints

With Zoning Code update, review local regulations to remove or mitigate constraints on the productions of housing, where possible, including: a) remove regulations requiring a major conditional use permit for multi-family housing; b) allow licensed group home and other residential facilities with 6 or fewer residents by right in residential areas accordance with State law; c) encourage housing suitable for extremely low-income households

Since adoption of the new zoning code, new multi-family projects do not require a major use permit. Depending on the proposed number of units, a development review and design review entitlements are required. 2-10 units permitted subject to Director Decision. 11-49 units permitted subject to Director decision with Design Review board recommendation. 50 or more units requires Design Review board recommendation and Planning Commission decision. If project complies with State Government Code SEction 65589.4 project is exempt from Design Review board and Planning Commission review.

Program G.4.1.1: Rental Property Inspection Program

Present a resolution of intention to the City Council regarding a rental property inspection program.

After conducting a cost study, this program for market rate units was determined to be financially infeasible. An alternate inspection model is being explored with the Housing Authority, Fire Department and Building Division, recommend 2023.

Program I.1.2.2: Green Building Code

Enforce the Green Building Code (Cal Green to faciliate the implementation of green building features in new housing units, including possible developing a brochure which would provide developers with a range of green building design features to choose from that will satisfy the requirements of the ordinance. (VBD).

Ongoing

Program A1.1.2: Vacant Land Inventory and RHNA Monitoring

Maintain a vacant land invetory for residential, commercial, and industrially zoned parcels, and update inventory (site information) as projects are approved through the Planning Division. Annually review inventory to ensure enough land to meet the City's RHNA allocation through the 5th cycle planning period.

Vacant inventory list will be updated annually

Program H.2.1.2: Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan and Sonoma Blvd Specific Plan

Implement the Downtown Vallejo and Sonoma Boulevard Specific Plans to introduce high-density mixed-use housing while revitalizing existing retail and commercial areas. Encourage the development of affordable housing units to implement residential development as part of the Specific Plan goals.

Zoning Code now permits a minimum of 30 units to a maximum of 90 units per acre in the Downtown Mixed Use zoning district permits . The Central Corridor Zoning District permits a minimum of 16 units to 50 units per acre.

Program H.3.1.1: Design Review

With the Zoning Code Update, establish design review criteriato use in determining whether proposed infill projects are compatible with the existing neighborhoods in which they are proposed.

The new zoning code requires staff level design review for new residential projects of two units or more and Design Review Board review for 10 or more units. All local regulation is subject to state laws requirng objective design standards.