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Home My WebLink About2013-03-27 - Agenda Packet - HPC / PC l • THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 27, 2013 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California I. CALL TO ORDER • Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell _ Vice Chairman Fletcher Munoz_ Wimberly_ Oaxaca II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on items listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE SELECTION OF OUR NEW PLANNING MANAGER • ANNOUNCING THE FORMATION OF THE GREATER ONTARIO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION • AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA RANCHO MARCH 27, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 2 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION A. Approval of minutes dated March 13, 2013 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. Vi. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION • The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2012- 01036-2013 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE- CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA-An update of the City's Housing Element in accordance with Article 10.6, Section 65580- 65589.8 of the California Government Code. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. VII. COMMISSION CONCERNSIHISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION VIII. ADJOURNMENT • • I, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March 21, 2013, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. • If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of$2,486 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CityofRC.us • Vicinity Map Historic Preservation and Planning Commission Meeting March 27 , 2013 ------------- - _-_ ,; „ •d e a o � ; i L € m rE Z }} CL 0. 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CALL TO ORDER • Pledge of Allegiance 7:05 PM Roll Call Chairman Howdyshell A Vice Chairman Fletcher X Munoz X Wimberly A Oaxaca X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Steven Flower, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner; Mike Smith, Associate Planner; Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner 11 II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on items listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. None • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RkNCHo MARCH 13, 2013 CUCAMONGA Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION & PLANNING COMMISSION Approval of minutes dated January 23, 2013 A. RECOMMENDATION TO QUITCLAIM VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS FOR LOT 11 OF TRACT MAP 9324,ALONG CARNELIAN AVENUE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CARNELIAN AVENUE SOUTH OF HILLSIDE ROAD - APN: 1061-671-35. RELATED FILE: DRC2012-01199. The Consent Calendar was adopted as presented 3-0-2(Howdyshell absent, Wimberly absent) 11 IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS/PLANNING COMMISSION B. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP TRAINING DRC2013-00124 - CITY OF • RANCHO CUCAMONGA-A presentation by staff and workshop training on Residential Development Design Standards, Guidelines, and Policy Goals. The report and workshop is exempt from CEQA review under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the report is for informational purposes and will not result in an intensification of environmental impacts. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented the report. Item 8 - No action taken, report received and filed. C. AN ORAL REPORT REGARDING THE FORMATION OFA STAFF REVIEW GROUP FOR SIGNAGE. Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, gave the report and a PowerPoint presentation(copy on file). In response to Commissioner Oaxaca, she said the comments from the business community were unsolicited. In response to Vice Chairman Fletcher, she said there will be participation from the business community as options are considered. She said they are- looking at options for the root causes of the problems and we will change the Code to accommodate them as long as we can make a positive impact and still maintain our standards. In response to Commissioner Oaxaca, she said the timeline is a higher priority amongst the other proposed Code amendment/updates. Item C - No action taken, report received and filed. 11 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES & oO MARCH 13, 2013 Page 3 The following items are public hearings in which concerned individuals may voice their opinion of the related project. Please wait to be recognized by the Chairman and address the Commission by stating your name and address. All such opinions shall be limited to 5 minutes per individual for each project. Please sign in after speaking. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18709 - JOHN KAVAK-A proposed subdivision of 12 single-family units on 3.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive-APN: 0225-161-13. E. MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2010-00065 - JOHN KAVAK - A request to allow for a combination retaining and garden wall of a calculated height of 7 feet 6 inches on Lots 1 through 4 within Tentative Tract 18709 on 3.6 acres of land in the Low Residential District(2-4 dwelling units per acre) in the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located on the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive - APN: 0225-161-13. Related Files: Tentative Tract SLI BTT18709. • Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner presented the staff report and a brief PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He noted that the resolution has been amended (Pages D & E 87-90) in that Grading conditions 19-23 have been removed and Condition#13 was revised, which he read into the record: "Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant must submit a complete Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for review and approval by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The WQMP must meet all mandated water quality requirements in effect at the time the Grading Permit is issued. The applicant has been advised and accepts that the previously submitted WQMP has not been approved by the City and that future changes to mandated water quality requirements may require submittal of a new WQMP that complies with those changes. In the event that new requirements require modification of the Tentative Tract Map, the City may require the applicant to apply for an amendment to the Tentative Tract Map." In response to Commissioner Munoz, Mr. Fowler affirmed that an agreement is in place for street access. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Rick Hartman, representing the property owners, said he agrees to the modified conditions. He said they are merely adding lots to the map. Vice Chairman Fletcher closed the public hearing. • Items D and E: Moved by, Munoz, Seconded by Oaxaca, Adopted 3-0-2 as amended. (Howdyshell absent, Wimberly absent) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SOHO MARCH 13, 2013 CUc °NCa Page 4 F. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2012-00968D-LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA-A review of a proposal for 43 single-family residences between about 2,200 and 3,500 square feet in conjunction with a previously approved 43-lot subdivision of 9.58 acres in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Miller Avenue;APN:1100-131- 01. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466, Conditional Use Permit . DRC2012-00968, and Minor Exception DRC2012-01096. On December 10, 2008, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. G. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2012-00968-LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA- A request to construct within the Etiwanda Avenue Overlay District 43 single-family residences between about 2,200 and 3,500 square feet in conjunction with a previously approved 43-lot subdivision of 9.58 acres in the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, • Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Miller Avenue; APN: 1100-131-01. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466, Development Review DRC2012-00968D, and Minor Exception DRC2012- 01096. On December 10, 2008, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466. The California Environmental Quality Act provides that no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of a previous Negative Declaration. H. MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2012-01096-LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA-A request to allow the construction of interior property line walls that will exceed the maximum height limit of 6 feet(but not exceed 8 feet in height) due to grade differences between lots in conjunction with a proposed single-family residential subdivision of 43 lots on a parcel of 9.58 acres in the Low Medium (LM)Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay), located at the southeast comer of Etiwanda Avenue and Miller Avenue; APN:1100-131-01. Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18466, Development Review DRC2012-00968D, and Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00968. Mike Smith, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). He said there are additional mitigations required for noise due to the freeway proximity. Mr. Smith confirmed that the residents at the neighborhood meeting said they wanted to be sure the City provided the same level of quality as their homes and the neighbors were concerned the proposed homes might be a downgrade. In response to Commissioner Oaxaca, Mr. Smith confirmed that the questions about the southerly perimeter • wall have been satisfied; the walls will essentially match once construction is finished. In response to Vice Chairman Fletcher, Mr. Smith said the applicant responded to the DRC's HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES CfoNCa MARCH 13, 2013 Page 5 request for exterior lights at each exterior door on the second round of review. He said it is not currently required. Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Ryan Combe, project manager for Lennar Homes, thanked staff and the DRC. He said exterior-lights have been added to all exterior exits as requested. Commissioner Munoz asked how he determines or decides what developments warrant exterior embellishments and which do not. Mr. Combe said he did not believe the designs of the homes are downgraded at all and that some have higher specs than some in Victoria Gardens. He said some of the architectural enhancements that would not be visible were requested and some were added to the rear as asked. . Vice Chairman Fletcher said rafter tails, planter boxes, and shutters were added. He then closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz commented that the design of the homes was a concern of nearby residents, that the DRC had asked for 360-degree architecture and that was not received. He cited the applicant's comment regarding the location of the homes to the freeway and the developer's perception of a lack of justification for additional veneer or expenditure. Commissioner Munoz maintained that the same level of design should be required as that was previously required from the surrounding developments for the sake of compatibility. He said the surrounding residents are counting on the Commission to protect their home values. He said he would not recommend the project for approval and stated it should go back to the DRC to get 360-degree design which is in our Code. Vice Chairman Fletcher asked if there were specific things he was requesting. Commissioner Munoz said the first issue (360-degree design) should be addressed and then he listed numerous items including enhanced rooflines to the single-story plans, architectural enhancements to the left and right elevations, etc. Commissioner Oaxaca said he understands the concerns and there were 3 rounds to consider the proposal. He said considerable progress was made from the initial proposal submitted and indicated the project as it is now achieves what is required. Vice Chairman Fletcher said that as development occurs we have to ensure housing for all • levels of society. He said this is a good addition to our product mix and will likely attract entry level buyers. He said the design is adequate. He said he believes the architectural enhancements on the houses in the rear are more for the homeowner to do. He supported HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES cam.,Ho MARCH 13, 2013 Page 6 the project and recognized the applicant's request to rebut. Mark Gross, the architect, said they are not trying to simplify or reduce quality; these are small homes and therefore on some sites it is form follows function'. He said the side yards are narrow but people live in the front and rear yards, not the rear yards. He said they added more to the fronts and added them to the back as well. He said they are about the same quality as those built 5 years ago. He said they get more value by adding design to the rear than the sides and they put more money into the interior than on sides. Commissioner Munoz specifically recalled that at the DRC we said because of the freeway location we would enhance the side yards and he believed that was also noted in the report. Mark Gross replied that some are larger because of the freeway but that they are not large enough for a patio or for people to congregate. Mr. Combe said the intent of the enhanced side yards being large was so the homes would serve as an acoustic mitigation and they are not for visual enhancement from the freeway. • Items F, G & H: Moved by Oaxaca, Seconded by Fletcher, carried 2-1-2 (Munoz voted no, Howdyshell absent, Wimberly absent) I. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2013-00097 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA — A request to amend Table 17.38.040-1 in Article III of the Development Code in order to conditionally permit attended carwashes within the Haven Overlay District to perform Quick Lube Services and to implement distance requirements to limit the number of carwashes within the Haven Avenue Overlay District as well as increase the existing separation requirements for Service Stations. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner gave the report and presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). Vice Chairman Fletcher opened the public hearing. Hearing no comment, he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Munoz expressed his support. Commissioner Oaxaca said it is a win-win for the area. Vice Chairman Fletcher expressed support and noted that he has received numerous • complaints from service station owners that requested a distance requirement between stations. He noted that every business owner would like to see less competition. He said this amendment is important in order to maintain the integrity of the Haven Overlay. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES C�CoHo MARCH 13, 2013 Page 7 Item l: Moved by Oaxaca, seconded by Munoz, carried 3-0-2 (Howdyshell absent, Wimberly absent) to recommend approval to the City Council for final action. VI. COMMISSION CONCERNWHISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Munoz thanked the City Manager's Office and staff for making it possible for the Planning Commission to attend the League of California Planning Commissioner's Academy in Pasadena. He appreciated the budgetary sacrifice needed to do so in this stretched economy. Vice Chairman Fletcher referred to the prior discussion regarding exterior lighting at exterior doors. He said it makes common sense to have them and suggested it be a design review policy. Commissioners Fletcher and Oaxaca concurred. Assistant City Attorney noted that it • could be part of the DRC workshop slated for April 10, 2013. Vice Chairman Fletcher said he enjoyed the League conference and always enjoys seeing and learning about other cities and their development. He said he received nice comments about Rancho Cucamonga;we have a highly regarded city. VII. ADJOURNMENT 8:15 PM • STAFF REPORT • PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE: March 27, 2013 RANCHO TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission C,UCAMONGA FROM: Candyce Bumett, Planning Manager BY: Tom Grahn, Associate Planner SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2012- 01036 — 2013 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA — An update of the City's Housing Element in accordance with Article 10.6, Section 65580-65589.8 of the California Government Code. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the attached Resolution recommending approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) DRC2012-01036 to the City Council, direct staff to forward a copy of the draft 2013 Housing Element Update, to the State Department of Housing and Community Development(HCD)for a 90-day review period, respond to HCD's comments, and then forward the draft 2013 Housing Element Update to the City Council. Staff also recommends the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration of environmental impacts. BACKGROUND: HCD established the planning period for the 5th Regional Housing Needs • Assessment (RHNA) and the subsequent cycle for the next Housing Element Update. The RHNA planning period is from January 2014 to October 2021 and the Housing Element planning period is from October 2013 to October 2021. The anomaly of the Housing Element due date preceding the RHNA start date by three months is due to a) legislative changes and statutory definitions and b) the date that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) adopted its Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). The California Government Code (GC §65588(e)(5)) establishes that "the date of the next scheduled revision of the housing element shall be deemed to be the estimated adoption date of the regional transportation plan update ... plus 18 months". SCAG adopted its RTP/SCS on April 5, 2012, which means that the next Housing Element Update is due to HCD by October 15, 2013. ANALYSYS: A. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE: HCD has directed that cities provide an update of their current Housing Element by reviewing their document, updating appropriate information, deleting sections that are no longer applicable, and adding additional analysis where appropriate. Based upon these criteria, staff updated the City's 2008 Housing Element. Updated changes are shown with document tracking on, so that inserts and deletions are easily identified. The draft 2013 Housing Element Update maintains its current format to address the following sections: • Housing Needs Assessment: Discusses the characteristics of the City's population and housing stock to understand the nature and extent of our unmet housing needs. • Item B PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DRC2012-01036— CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA March 27, 2013 Page 2 • • Housing Constraints: Refers to land use regulations, housing policies and programs, zoning designations, and other factors that may influence the price and availability of housing opportunities. • Housing Resources: Refers to the land, financial, and administrative resources that are available to meet the City's housing needs to mitigate the identified housing constraints. • Housing Plan: Establishes the City's strategy for addressing housing needs and mitigating constraints with available resources. • Appendix B: Provides an evaluation of the 2008-2013 Housing Element. • Appendix C: Provides a vacant residential land inventory. B. SB18 TRIBAL CONSULTATION: California State Bill 18 requires that the City send project notification to California Native American Tribes when a project proposes a General Plan Amendment. On October 13, 2012, the City performed the SB18 notification, notifying eight (8) separate tribal representatives of the proposed General Plan Amendment, and requested that any comments be submitted by January 31, 2013. No tribal representatives contacted the City regarding the Housing Element Update. C. HOUSING ELEMENT WORKSHOP: On December 18, 2012, the City Council held a joint workshop with the Planning Commission to discuss the Housing Plan to be included in the Housing Element Update. Staff presented the status of each of the 26 current programs contained in the 2008-2013 Housing Element and identified suggested program deletions, • modifications, and insertions. The City Council and Planning Commission reviewed the information presented, and supported the proposed modifications to the Housing Plan. D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that there was no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration. CORRESPONDENCE: This item was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper with a large, 1/8th page legal ad. Respecff y submitted, Candyce urnett Planning Manager CB:TG/dl Attachments: Exhibit A - 2013 Housing Element Update Exhibit B - Initial Study Draft Resolution of Approval for GPA DRC2012-01036 • era CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2013-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT DRAFT- MARCH 27, 2013 • Prepared by: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive /� Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730 EXHIBIT A (DRC2012-01036) Table of Contents Section Pace • CHAPTER9: HOUSING...................................................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................:................1 PURPOSEAND INTENT.....................................................................................................................1 LEGISLATIVEAUTHORITY.................................................................................................................1 ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT..................................................................................1 DATA SOURCES AND METHODS......................................................................................................2 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY.........................................................................................................2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION....................................................................................................................3 GENERAL PLAN "VISIONEERING..........................................................................................3 GENERALPLAN "ROAD SHOW"..........................................................................................4 HOUSING SUBCOMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP.............................................4 PUBLICHEARINGS...............................................................................................................4 HOUSING ELEMENT RESPONSE ..........................................................................................4 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.....................................................................................................................6 DEMOGRAPHICPROFILE..................................................................................................................6 POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS........................................................................................6 Population and Age Distribution...........................................................................7 SchoolEnrollment..................................................................................................9 Educational Attainment ........................................................................................9 Raceand Ethnicity...............................................................................................10 EMPLOYMENT...................................................................................................................11 • EmploymentStatus .............................................................................................12 PerCapita Income................................................................................................13 PovertyStatus......................................................................................................13 HOUSEHOLD PROFILE.....................................................................................................................14 HOUSEHOLDTYPE.............................................................................................................14 HouseholdIncome...............................................................................................15 IncomeDefinitions...............................................................................................16 HOUSING PROBLEMS........................................................................................................17 Overcrowding ......................................................................................................17 Cost Burden/Overpayment.................................................................................18 SubstandardUnits...............................................................................................20 Target Areas for Assistance.................................................................................20 SPECIALHOUSING NEEDS..............................................................................................................21 SENIORHOUSEHOLDS.......................................................................................................21 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES............................................................................................21 PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES-............................................................22 FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS.......................................................................................23 LARGEHOUSEHOLDS ........................................................................................................24 HOMELESS.........................................................................................................................24 STUDENTS .........................................................................................................................25 FARMWORKERS................................................................................................................25 HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS..............................................................................................26 HOUSING GROWTH...........................................................................................................27 • HOUSING TYPES AND TENURE..........................................................................................27 City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-i 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 ()-� VACANCYRATE .................................................................................................................28 • HOUSING AGE AND CONDITION.......................................................................................28 Housing Conditions Survey..................................................................................29 HOUSING COSTS AND AFFORDABILITY............................................................................29 HousingSales Prices.............................................................................................29 HousingRents......................................................................................................30 HousingAffordability...........................................................................................30 HOUSING PRESERVATION NEEDS..................................................................................................31 INVENTORY OF UNITS AT-RISK.........................................................................................31 PRESERVING OR REPLACING UNITS AT-RISK....................................................................34 Preservation Costs...............................................................................................34 ReplacementCosts..............................................................................................34 Preservation vs. Replacement.............................................................................35 AVAILABLE RESOURCES ....................................................................................................36 County of San Bernardino Bond Program...........................................................36 CityBond Program...............................................................................................36 Private Non-Profit Agencies................................................................................36 PublicAgencies....................................................................................................37 QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES..................................................................................................38 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ..........................................................................................................38 REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.......................................................................38 Population and Employment Growth.................................................................39 Vacancyand Demolition......................................................................................39 RHNAFair Share...........................................................................................:.......39 • HOUSING CONSTRAINTS.............................................................................................................................41 GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS...................................................................................................41 LANDUSE POLICIES...........................................................................................................41 HOUSING POLICIES.......4..........................6.....................6....6............6.................................41 Residential Land Use Categories .........................................................................42 ConventionalHousing..........................................................................................42 Mixed-Use Housing..............................................................................................42 SecondDwelling Units.........................................................................................43 Mobile Home Parks and Manufactured Housing........... ..............................43 Residential Care Facilities....................................................................................44 EmergencyShelters .............................................................................................44 TransitionalHousing............................................................................................45 SupportiveHousing .............................................................................................46 Single-Room Occupancy......................................................................................46 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ............................................................................................46 Performance Standard Criteria............................................................................46 Specific Plan Designations...................................................................................47 Residential Development Standards........6.....................................6...6............6...47 Performance Standards and Design Criteria Analysis.........................................55 AnnexationPotential...........................................................................................57 BUILDING CODES AND THEIR ENFORCEMENT..................................................................57 Building Code Requirements...............................................................................57 • Code Enforcement...............................................................................................58 OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS................................................................................................58 FEES AND OTHER EXACTIONS...........................................................................................59 City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-ii 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 6-5 PlanningFees.......................................................................................................59 BuildingPermit Fees............................................................................................60 • Water and Sewer Service ....................................................................................62 SchoolFacilities....................................................................................................62 Financing Options for Required Infrastructure...................................................63 LOCAL PROCESSING AND PERMIT PROCEDURES.............................................................64 Development Review Process.............................................................................64 Residential Development Review.......................................................................65 Hillside Design Review.........................................................................................65 Tractor Parcel Maps............................................................................................66 Variance...............................................................................................................66 General Plan Amendment—Development District Amendment.......................66 Building Plan Check and Permit Issuance............................................................66 REGULATORY CONCESSIONS............................................................................................66 DensityBonus......................................................................................................66 Variance—Minor Exception................................................................................67 MARKET CONSTRAINTS .................................................................................................................67 ECONOMICCLIMATE.........................................................................................................67 COSTOF LAND...................................................................................................................68 COST OF CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................69 HOUSINGDEMAND...........................................................................................................69 AVAILABILITY OF FINANCING ...........................................................................................70 Residential Foreclosures......................................................................................70 HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.................................................................................71 ALLOWABLE HOUSING TYPES..............:............................................................................71 • REHABILITATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION ..................................................................71 PERMITTING PROCESS/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS............................................71 HOUSINGRESOURCES.................................................................................................................................73 PROJECTEDHOUSING NEEDS.........................................................................................................73 CREDITS TOWARDS THE RHNA.........................................................................................73 RESIDENTIALSITES INVENTORY.....................................................................................................75 METHODOLOGY................................................................................................................75 IDENTIFICATION OF VACANT RESIDENTIAL LAND............................................................76 Vacant Land Capacity Analysis............................................................................77 Units in the Processing Stream............................................................................77 Estimated Housing Units Available at Build-Out ................................................78 Estimated Population at Build-Out.....................................................................78 DEMONSTRATING CAPACITY............................................................................................79 DEMONSTRATING SUITABILITY OF ZONE.........................................................................81 OTHER RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL............................................................82 MixedUse District................................................................................................82 AnnexationPotential...........................................................................................85 FINANCIAL RESOURCES..................................................................................................................85 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOUSING SET-ASIDE.............................................................85 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT..................................................................86 Section 8 Rental Assistance.................................................................................86 Neighborhood Stabilization Program..................................................................86 • HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM .............................................................87 ADMINISTRATIVERESOURCES.......................................................................................................87 City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-iii 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION...............................................................88 • Water Conservation.............................................................................................88 BuildingCode Title 24..........................................................................................88 GreenDevelopment............................................................................................89 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant................................................89 HOUSINGPLAN .........................................................................................................................................102 GOAL,OBJECTIVES, POLICIES,AND PROGRAMS.........................................................................102 Adequate Housing Sites..................................................................................................102 Program HE-1: Inventory of Residential Sites...................................................102 Program HE-2: Mobile Home Park Conservation..............................................103 Program HE-3:Condominium Conversion.........................................................103 Program HE-4: Mixed Use District.....................................................................103 AffordableHousing................................................:........................................................104 Program HE-S: First Time Homebuyer Program................................................105 Program HE-6: Neighborhood Stabilization Program.......................................105 Program HE-7:Section 8....................................................................................106 Program HE-8: Mobile Home Accord ................................................................106 Program HE-9: Mobile Home Rental Assistance Program................................106 Program HE-30: Preservation of At-Risk Units..................................................107 Program HE-31: Inclusionary Ordinance...........................................................108 Quality Residential Development ..................................................................................108 Program HE-12: Hillside Development Regulations..........................................108 Program HE-13: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.................109 • Housing Preservation......................................................................................................109 Program HE-14: Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs....................................110 Program HE-15: Mills Act Contracts..................................................................110 Program HE-16: Code Enforcement...................................................................111 Program HE-17:Graffiti Removal......................................................................111 Remove Constraints........................................................................................................111 Program HE-18: Housing for Persons with Special Needs ................................112 Program HE-19: Regulatory Incentives..............................................................113 Program HE-20: Financial Incentives.................................................................113 Program HE-21: Permit Processing....................................................................113 Program HE-22: Development Fees ..................................................................114 Program HE-23:Analyze Development Fees on the Supply and Affordability of Housing.........................................:..............................................................114 EqualHousing Opportunity............................................................................................114 Program HE-24: Fair Housing.............................................................................115 APPENDIX B: 2008-2013 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM EVALUATION.....................................................1 APPENDIX C: VACANT UNCOMMITTED RESIDENTIAL LAND INVENTORY...................................................1 List of Tables Table Page TableHE-1: Population Growth.....................................................................................................................6 • Table HE-2: Age Distribution .........................................................................................................................9 TableHE-3: School Enrollment......................................................................................................................9 Table HE-4: Educational Attainment, 2011 (Age 25+)...................................................................................9 City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-iv 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 e kl TableHE-5: Racial Characteristics................................................................................................................10 TableHE-6: MSA Statistics...........................................................................................................................11 • Table HE-7: Employment Characteristics by Occupation ............................................................................12 Table HE-8: Employment Characteristics by Industry .................................................................................12 TableHE-9: Employment Status..................................................................................................................13 TableHE-10: Per Capita Income..................................................................................................................13 TableHE-11: Poverty Status........................................................................................................................14 Table HE-12: Household Characteristics......................................................................................................14 Table HE-13: Household Income Profile by Household Type......................................................................17 Table HE-14:Overcrowding by Tenure........................................................................................................18 Table HE-15: Housing Cost Burden (Overpayment (>30%))........................................................................19 Table HE-16: Housing Cost Burden (Severe Overpayment (>50%)) ............................................................19 Table HE-17: Housing Cost Burden (Total Households) ..............................................................................19 Table HE-18: Incidence of Substandard Factors..........................................................................................20 Table HE-19: Large Families by Tenure........................................................................................................24 TableHE-20: Housing Growth .....................................................................................................................27 TableHE-21: Housing Unit Type..................................................................................................................27 TableHE-22: Housing Tenure......................................................................................................................28 Table HE-23:Vacancy Rate by Unit Type.....................................................................................................28 TableHE-24:Age of Housing Stock..............................................................................................................29 Table HE-25: Change in Median Home Prices.............................................................................................30 Table HE-26: Median Sale Prices by Unit Type............................................................................................30 TableHE-27: Housing Rents ........................................................................................................................30 Table HE-28: Housing Affordability in Rancho Cucamonga.........................................................................31 Table HE-29: Subsidized Multi-Family Housing...........................................................................................33 • Table HE-30: Estimated Market Value of Units At-Risk...............................................................................34 Table HE-31: Unit Replacement Cost...........................................................................................................35 TableHE-32:Affordable Units.....................................................................................................................35 Table HE-33: Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), 1/1/2014 to 10/1/2021 ...................................39 Table HE-34: General Plan Designations and Development Code Districts.................................................41 Table HE-35: Permitted Housing Types by Land Use District ......................................................................42 Table HE-36: Basic Development Standards................................................................................................48 Table HE-37:Optional Development Standards..........................................................................................51 Table HE-38:Terra Vista Community Plan Development Standards...........................................................53 Table HE-39:Victoria Community Plan Development Standards................................................................54 Table HE-40: Multi-Family Parking Standards.............................................................................................55 Table HE-41: Density Bonus Provisions Parking Standards.........................................................................55 Table HE-42: Planning Department Application Fees..................................................................................60 Table HE-43: Residential Development Fees...............................................................................................61 Table HE-44: Proportion of Fee In Overall Development Cost for a Typical Residential Development......62 Table HE-45: Development Review Timeline...............................................................................................64 Table HE-46: Regulatory Concessions .........................................................................................................67 Table HE-47: Projected Unit Development from Vacant Uncommitted Land.............................................77 Table HE-48: Estimated Housing Units Available at Build-Out....................................................................78 Table HE-49: Demonstrating Capacity—Developable Vacant Residential Sites..........................................79 Table HE-50:Affordable Housing Development Regulatory Concessions...................................................82 Table HE-51: Mixed Use Area 3-Residential Development Potential........................................................83 • Table HE-52: Mixed Use Areas 5 & 6—Residential Development Potential ...............................................84 City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-v 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 _ List of Figures • Figure Page Figure HE-1: Population Distribution by Age.................................................................................................7 Figure HE-2: Mean Income Levels ...............................................................................................................16 Figure HE-3: Vacant Uncommitted Residential Land...................................................................................76 Figure HE-4: Victoria Community Plan—High Residential District Development Potential........................81 Figure HE-5: Mixed Use Area 3—Residential Development Potential........................................................83 Figure HE-6: Mixed Use Areas 5 & 6—Residential Development Potential................................................84 • • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-vi 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • CHAPTER 9: HOUSING RANCHO CUCAMONGA GEN E R A L PLAN INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND INTENT The Housing Element is intended to provide residents of the community and local government officials with a greater understanding of housing needs in Rancho Cucamonga, and to provide guidance to the decision- making process in all matters related to housing. The document analyzes existing and future-housing needs, develops a problem-solving strategy,and provides a course of action towards achieving Rancho Cucamonga's housing goal. LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY The State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and a satisfying environment for every resident of the State as a goal of highest priority. Recognizing that local planning programs play a significant role in the pursuit of this goal, and to assure that local planning effectively implements the Statewide housing polity, the Legislature mandates that all cities and counties include a Housing Element as part of their adopted General Plan. California Government Code §65583 requires the preparation of a Housing Element and specifies that its contents include a needs assessment, a statement of goals, objectives, and policies, a five-year schedule of program actions, and an assessment of past programs. • Government Code §65588 previously established the fourth revision of the Housing Element on June 30, 2006,however the California Department of Housing and Community Development extended the revision date to July 1, 2008. The fifth FPYWOR adeptien deadline is june 30, 2014.Statutory changes applicable for the fifth and subsequent housing element update cycles specify that the housing element due date is 18 months from the adoption date of the Regional Transportation Plan The Southern California Association of Governments(SCAG)adopted their Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy(RTP/SCS)on April 5 2012 so the housing element due date is October 15,2013 for the"planning" period from October 2013 through October 2021. ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT State law recognizes that local governments play a vital role in the availability,adequacy,and affordability of housing. In California,every jurisdiction is required to adopt along range General Plan to guide its physical development; this Housing Element is one of the seven mandated elements of the General Plan, Housing Element law mandates that local governments adequately plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community. The law recognizes that in order for the private market to adequately address housing needs and demand, local governments must adopt land use plans and regulatory systems that provide opportunities for, and do not unduly constrain housing production. This Housing Element covers the planning period from October 1, 013PAy4- 49N to October 1. 2021;••^,ter. Previous editions of the Housing Element were approved with the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan in 1981,and updated in 1984, 1991, 1994,a4;4-2000,and 2010. The Housing Element consists of the following major components: • An analysis of the demographic, household and housing characteristics, and related housing needs; • • A review of potential market, governmental, and environmental constraints to meeting the City's identified housing needs; City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-1 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 { HD • An evaluation of the residential sites, financial, and administrative resources available to address the City's housing goal; • • An evaluation of the accomplishments achieved under the adopted 20102998 Housing Element;and • The Housing Plan for addressing the City's identified housing needs,constraints and resources,including housing goals, policies, and programs. Rancho Cucamonga's Housing Element identifies strategies and programs that focus on the following: • Conservation of the existing affordable housing stock; • Providing adequate housing sites to accommodate the future housing needs for all income segments of the community; • Assisting in the provision of affordable housing; • Removing government and other constraints to housing development; and • Promoting fair and equal housing opportunities for all Rancho Cucamonga residents. DATA SOURCES AND METHODS In preparing this Housing Element, various sources of data were consulted. These include: • U.S. Census Bureau, 1999 RRH 2000 and 2010 Census; • U.S. Census Bureau, 2006 American Community Survey(ACS), population and housing data,- 0 ata;• California Department of Finance (DOF), Population and Housing data; • The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy(CHAS) prepared by the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Household income data by type of household (e.g., seniors, large families, etc); • A variety of household needs information derived from Rancho Cucamonga's 20102903 20142909 Consolidated Plan and the City's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; • • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2998-2014-2021 Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA) provided information on existing and projected housing needs; • SCAG and San Bernardino Associated Governments(SANBAG),provided information on population and household projections; and • Information on Rancho Cucamonga's development standards are obtained from the City's Development Code_avid the 2995 2909 implementatoeR PIaR. The 2986,—American Community Survey (ACS) was conducted using a very small sample size with corresponding large margins of error, and data was extrapolated where appropriate. Therefore, when available and appropriate,the 2906 ACS data isafe presented as percentages and used for reference. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY California law requires that General Plans contain an integrated set of goals and policies that are internally consistent within each element and the General Plan as a whole. This Housing Element bipdalle was PFepaFed Residential land use policies and housing objectives were then developed to implement the new General Plan. Goals, objectives,and policies throughout the General Plan are related to and consistent with the Housing Element. Several examples illustrate the interactive character of the General Plan as follows:the Land Use Element sets forth the amount and type of residential development permitted,thereby affecting housing opportunity in Rancho Cucamonga;the Circulation Element contains policies to minimize roadway traffic in residential neighborhoods; the Community Design Element contains policies directed at maintaining the • existing housing stock and ensuring the quality of new residential development;the Resource Conservation Element establishes policies to minimize the impact of residential developmenton sensitive resources,such City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-2 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 ��I as hillside areas,ecological habitat,and scenic viewsheds;and the Public Safety Element sets forth policies to • ensure the safety of the City's housing stock through mitigation of natural and man-made hazards. Further, the General Plan is updated periodically which helps to ensure consistency among the elements.The Finest Feeently completed technical Update Of the GeReFal PIaR was adopted by the City COURCil 814 May a PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Government Code§65583(c)(8-7)states that the local government shall "Include make o diligent effort_ to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort." The forth revision to the housing element's Housingilement•was u pdated in conjunction with a comprehensive update to the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan. An extensive community outreach program was implemented as part of the General Plan update. As part of the General Plan update, the City utilized a comprehensive approach to obtaining direct public input into the General Plan process to ensure that multiple avenues were explored and employed to gain substantive input from the community during the entire update process: • Stakeholder interviews, • The formation of a General Plan Advisory Committee(GPAC), • Community Workshops, • A public opinion survey, • Visioneering, • Forty-five (45) presentations of the "Road Show" • • The creation of a General Plan Update website, • Periodic newsletters and press releases, and • A recent telephone survey. The fifth revision to the Housing Element utilized multiple avenues to achieve substantive input from the community during the entire update process. This was obtained through the following means: • Joint Planning Commission/City Council workshop, • Various social media applications, • The City of Rancho Cucamonga website, and • Public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. GENERAL PLAN "VISIONEERING" A public outreach for development of the General Plan update included"Visioneering"conducted as a public opinion survey. Residents were asked to complete a brief questionnaire about where the respondent lived, what makes where they live unique,what are the two most important issues currently facing the City, and what the respondent is pessimistic and optimistic about the City's future. Approximately 700 responses were received over the course of the survey time period. Responses directly related to housing include: • The production of affordable housing, • Overcrowding, growth, urban sprawl, and traffic, • Availability of water for future development, • • Providing adequate schools and education, and • Environmental sustainability. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-3 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 These Visioneering comments were utilized in the formation of a Vision Statement, which along with stakeholder interviews, were used by the GPAC in the formation and development of seven Guiding • Principles. The Guiding Principles define the vision of the future for the City,thereby reinforcing the intent of the General Plan document. The Guiding Principles include: the Spirit of Family, Spirit of Discovery and Knowledge,Spirit of Community,Spirit of Heritage,Spirit of Leadership,Spirit of Innovation and Enterprise, and the Spirit of Tomorrow. The Guiding Principles were then presented to the community through the General Plan "Road Show." GENERAL PLAN "ROAD SHOW" The General Plan "Road Show" was used to present the Guiding Principles to 45 civic groups and private organizations (e.g., churches, public service providers, civic groups, housing providers, developers) that regularly meet or are identified with the City of Rancho Cucamonga as stakeholder groups and groups representing the many facets,demographics,and interests of the public,all in a span of several weeks. The workshops were intentionally informal, interactive, and facilitated in such a way to encourage the participants to openly offer their thoughts and comments on the language of the Guiding Principles. These Road Show workshops were held throughout the day, and on weekends, and were conducted to engage the community in interactive discussions on the issues,concerns,and aspirations for the City. These meetings covered a large range of topics, including housing. The workshops were held at City Hall, throughout the community, and in adjoining communities, close to many of the City's low and moderate income residents. Overall, the City's efforts were successful and effective, as over 450 comments were received from groups ranging in size from 5 to 10 persons up to approximately 150 people. The workshops have proven to be a highly interactive venue to receive the thoughts and comments of the public. HOUSING SUBCOMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Opportunities for input on housing issues and recommended strategies are critical to the development of • appropriate and effective programs to address the City's housing needs. Rancho Cucamonga solicited public participation through meetings held with the Housing Subcommittee and through a ioint Planning Commission/City Council remmunity-workshop designed to obtain public feedback and to elicit public participation in the preparation of the document. To achieve meaningful public participation, notices of public meetings,public workshops,and public hearings were published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin,a local paper of general circulation. In addition, notices were also posted in the City's Community and Neighborhood Centers,several situated in close proximityto the City's affordable housing complexes,as well as at City Hall. Notices were also sent to the local chapter of the Building Industry Association and the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce. PUBLIC HEARINGS On March 27, 2013Ap 44,2008 a Public Hearing was conducted before the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to review and comment on the draft Housing Element. Prior to the public hearing copies of the draft Housing Element were made available to the Chamber of Commerce,at both City Libraries,and at the Planning Department public counter. HOUSING ELEMENT RESPONSE Throughout the public participation process,the following issues were raised: • Healthy cities and sustainability; the public expressed a desire for a balance between residential and commercial uses to promote a healthy city. • Neighborhood identification and infill development. • The City's character is what makes the City special;new development should respect and complement • this character. • The City should respect its character while identifying opportunities for providing affordable housing. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-4 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • Affordable housing for single occupants, families, and seniors is needed. • • Affordable housing complexes should be located in close proximityto public transportation facilities and retail uses. • Expand housing options such as mixed-use development, live/work units,single-story homes on small lots, and high-density affordable housing. The Housing Element responds to these comments by promoting mixed-use development and high-density development in targeted neighborhoods while enhancing quality and character in established neighborhoods. The Housing Element emphasizes the preservation and improvement of existing housing as well as the provision of affordable housing in various neighborhoods. • • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-5 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 e)'/1 I HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT This section of the Housing Element discusses the characteristics of the City's population and housing stock • as a means of better understanding the nature and extent of unmet housing needs. The Housing Needs Assessment is comprised of the following components: 1) Demographic Profile, 2) Household Profile, 3)Special Housing Needs,4) Housing Stock Characteristics,5)Assisted Housing At-Risk of Conversion,and 6) the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE California Government Code§65583(a)(1)requires "[a]n analysis of population and employment trends and documentation of projections and a quantification of the locality's existing and projected housing needs for all income levels,including extremely low income households...." This analysis is necessary as demographic changes, such as population growth or changes in age, can affect the type and amount of housing that is needed in a community. POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the City of Rancho Cucamonga had a population of approximately 44?736165,269 as of daaaacy 1, 2098ADril 1, 2010. Although the City experienced a significant amount of population growth during the last few yearitwo decades,the City's peak year of growth, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of the population increasing, was in 1988 when the population increased by 12,183,an increase of 17.1 percent. Between 2000 and 201087 the City's population increased an average of 63693-,752 persons per year, an a @@age ^^" "" """"' Af 4.3 peFee^R. During the last growth cycle,the peak year of residential growth occurred in 2003 where the population increased by 9,265 persons,an increase of 6.7 percent over the prior year. Additionally,in terms of absolute growth,3 of the highest years of population increases occurred between • 2000 and 2010(1.-e.-,2003, 2004, and 2006). Slow growth periods in the 1980's and 1990's have similar average growth rate percentages,roughly in the 1.0 percent to 2.0 percent rate of growth. These low growth rates are generally attributable to high interest rates, the post-Proposition 13 shift of new infrastructure costs from property taxes to impact fees, tight lending policies, a general uncertainty in the real estate market, and an economic recession. High growth periods in the early 2000's are attributable to growth in the City economic base,land speculation,easing of lending practices,and other practices to increase homeownership. Rancho Cucamonga's recent population growth trends are similar to those of most neighboring communities which experienced a high level of growth since 1990. Table HE-1: Population Growth City Population Percent Change 1990 2000 70092010 2020 1990- 2000- 20092010- (Projected) 2000 70092010 2020 Fontana 87,535 128,928 „"924196,069 213,297 47.3% 46.{52.1% 12,68.8% Ontario 133,197 158,007 "163.924 237,443 18.6% 9-63_7% 3744.8% Rancho 101,409 127,743 33x,7 1165.269 179,023 25.9% 30.129.4% 0.38_3% Cucamonga Upland 63,374 1 68,395 75;9347 78,495 7.9% 947_8% 446_5% San Bernardino 1,418,380 1 1,710,139 2,060;9592,035.210 2,524,557 20.6% 20.519.0% 72-524.0% County Source:U.S.Census,1990,,an4 2000 and 2010. ,and SCAG • city of Rancho Cucamonga HE-6 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 ��S Population and Age Distribution • Age characteristics are related to differences in the type of housing needed. The median age for Rancho Cucamonga is rising, increasing from 26.6 x 1980,29.7 in 1990,aad to 32.2 in 2000. and 34.5 in 2010. The largest age cohorts are the school age group, 5 to 19 years, and the young adult group, 20 to 34 years. Figure HE-1 demonstrates a maturing population, evident by the increase in median age, but also the significant population increases in the 35 to 44 and 45 to 64 age cohorts and 65 and over age cohort. Figure HE-1: Population Distribution by Age 33,243 35,000- 27,799 30,000 27,308 26,784 25 503 25,000 Population 8,231 20,000 15,000- 9,385 • 8,9 7,788 10,000-/ 5,082 I 5,000 0 Under 5 5 to 19 20 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 64 65+ Age ■ 1990 ■2000 • OtV of Rancho Cucamonga E- 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 f3—I 50000 - ------ --- --— __- _. . _. • 45000 i 40000 i I 35000 C O 30000 1M 25000 C 20000 ❑ 1990 a ■ 2000 15000 m2010 10000 I 5000 0 41 pb 6P h` Age The following table further demonstrates a maturing population. This table shows that a significant • proportion of the City population is relatively young, with 36.3 percent of the population under age 25 and 45 percent aged 25 to 54. However,with-the largest age cohort being age 25 to34 in 1990,aA4increasingto 35 to 44 in 2000 and continuing to increase to 45 to 54 in 2010. While a significant portion of the City's population is relatively young increases in population from 2000 to 2010 in the 55 to 64 age cohort(112%1 65 to 74 age cohort (70.4%), 75 to 84 age cohort (48.9%) and 85 and over age cohort (116.2%) further indicate a shift to a more mature population. • City of Rancho cucamonga HE-8 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 B-►n li"J Table HE-2:Age Distribution • Age Groups 1990 2000 2010 Percent Change in Number of Persons Persons Percent Persons Percent Persons Percent (2000 to 2010) Under 5 years 9,423 9.3% 8,900 7.0% 10 238 6.2% 3,9%+15% 5 to 9 years 9,326 9.2% 10,984 8.6% 11190 6.8% 474%+1.9% 10 to 14 years 8,693 8.6% 11,620 9.1% 12,_11 7.7% +33394+9.4% 15 to 19 years 7,463 7.4% 10,639 8.3% 13672 8.3% +42-6%+28.5% 20 to 24 years 7,155 7.1% 8,622 6.8% 12104 7.3% +.26:5%+40.4% 25 to 34 years 20,635 20.3% 18,686 14.6% 23848 14.4% 19.4%+27.6% 35 to 44 years 18,927 18.7% 23,720 18.6% 24,752 15.0% +253%+4.4% 45 to 54 years 9,532 9.4% 18,391 14.4% 25.883 15.6% +92,906+40.7 ° 55 to 64 years 5,130 5.0% 8,393 6.6% 17 827 10.8% +63,6%+112% 65 to 74 years 3,354 3.3% 4,515 3.5% 7,707 4.7% +34.94+70.7% 74-75 to 84 1,439 1.4% 2,583 2.0% 3 845 2.39'° +79 5 6+48.9x° years 85 years and 332 0.3% 690 0.5% 1,492 0.9% +197.+116.2% over Total 101,409 100.0% 127,743 100.0% 165.269 100.0% +2x929.4% Population Median Age 29.7 32.2 34.5 Source:U.S.Census 1990.2000.and 2010 School Enrollment • An educated population is an important characteristic to the City as over 33:631.4 percent of the yeaF2000 2010 population was enrolled in school. As of yeaF 20002010 80090.6 percent of the population had obtained a high school education and 2-3329.1 percent had obtained a bachelor's degree or higher education. Table HE-3:School Enrollment Subject Number Percent Total Population(Year 20002010) 127-743165.269 N/A School Enrollment 42,MS 8 100.0% Nursery School, Preschool 2L222 541 4.9% Kindergarten 2-,i 2116 6-.04.1% Elementary School (Grades 1-8) 18,69118 879 43..36.4% High School(Grades 9-12) 9,23412303 2x523.7% College or Graduate School 19,,69316 069 24:931.0% Source:U.S.Census,29 -American Community Survey Educational Attainment An individual's level of education is closely related to their ability to earn a living. The educational attainment level of Rancho Cucamonga residents is high relative to the rest of San Bernardino County and the State of California. As reflected in the age distribution and the school enrollment tables, residents of Rancho Cucamonga will continue to represent a higher percentage of educated persons,when compared to the County or the State. Table HE-4: Educational Attainment 2� (Age 25+) • Location No High School High School or High School Some College Bachelor's Diploma GED Graduate or No Degree Degree or Higher Higher City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-9 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 �_)G Rancho Cucamonga 9.69.5% Z&422.8% 9"90.6% 30.428.2% 23.129.1% San Bernardino County 15-412.0%. 2S426.5% _ 74-277.8% 4"24.6% 15-418.6% • California 11-78.8% 2&121.1% 76580.8% 15921.8% 26-630.2% Source:U.S.Census-2&76 Bureau 2007-2011 American Community Survev Race and Ethnicity The U.S. Census 2009 provides a significant number of detailed demographic characteristics for Rancho Cucamonga. Historically,the City's population consistsed predominantly of White residents,ranging from ;8.9 peFeeAt iR 198"8.6 6 percent in 1990, to-66.5 percent in 2000, to 62.0 percent in 2010; in absolute terms, the City's minority population Chas doubled during the same time ranging from 21.1 peFeen' (11,67) in 1O80, 31.4 percent(31,842) in 1990, to-33.5 percent(42,756) in 2000 t0 38.0 percent(62,868) in 2010. The Census BwFeabi ehaRged the eRwFneF-At AR Of FACPS V-Aith thP 2000 GPRSWS This ehaRge R the way Faces 8F 1999 Census. HowevelF, undeFthe ene FaG@ data pirevided below,White Fesidents FepFesent 66.5 peiccerA of the City's tatal pepulatieR. Those whA idpntpfqpd themselves as White aleAe weFe 71 peFeent of the tetall pepulat(en iR 2890. Table HE-5: Racial Characteristics RACE A":gn2000 19 V9 FSawd-A7der2010 Number Percent Number Percent Total Population 4ear-2888) 127,743 300.0% 89;598165.269 100.0% One Race 120,829 94.6% 855,969156,310 95:98694.6% White 84,987 66.5% 61;253102.401 68-%62.0% Black or African American 10,059 7.9% 7;97715246 7.9%9.2% • American Indian and Alaska Native 855 0.7% 6581 134 0.7% Asian 7,656 6.0% &,6731208 658610.4% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander 341 0.3% -297443 8-2-%0.3% Some other race 16,931 13.3% 11;19719 878 312-28612.0% Two or more races 6,914 5.4% 3{6298959 4-0%Sr4% HISPANIC OR LATINO AND RACE Total Population 127,743 100.0% N{A165.269 N{A100% Hispanic or Latino(of any race) 35,941 27.8% N{A57688 N¢A34.99/ Not Hispanic or Latino Race 92,252 72.2% N/A107,581 N{A65.1% White alone 70,028 54.8% 8,4477572 N/A42.7% RACE ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH ONE OR MORE RACES White 90,760 71.0% N/A109,730 N1A66_4% Black or African American 11,325 8.9% N{A17582 NJA10.696 American Indian and Alaska Native 2,061 1.6% N*2,611 N{A1.6% Asian 9,388 7.3% NFA20512 NfAl2.4% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 723 0.6% NfA1132 N4A0.7% Some other race 20,805 16.3% "23y26 4/A14 2% 1. In combination with one or more other races listed. The six numbers may add to more than the total population and the six percentages may add to more than 100 percent because Individuals may report more than one race. source:U.S.Census,2000 and 2010 • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-10 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 a-4C( EMPLOYMENT • Employment plays a major role in addressing housing needs because it is highly correlated to income;those residents with higher incomes have more housing options,and conversely,those persons with lower income typically have limited housing options. Looking at the employment market in Rancho Cucamonga as well as major employers and the types of jobs Rancho Cucamonga residents have will provide important information relative to housing needs. This is because the local employment market affects demand for housing and this demand changes the housing market. The City of Rancho Cucamonga is located in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area(MSA). Metropolitan statistical areas are geographic entities defined by the U.S.Office of Management and Budget for use by Federal statistical agencies in collecting,tabulating,and publishing Federal statistics. The following statistics are applicable to the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA. Table HE-6: MSA Statistics County Statistics Riverside County San Bernardino County Population 2011 2,,'',&252.226.552 -6±132 059 630 Labor Force 2012 O� -, 99946,700 Y94-S,, 869,900 Employed "Z-,909841.900 863290776,000 Unemployed 53709104.800 rr1,90993900 Unemployment Rate 6311.1% 510.8% Per Capita Income(2004) $26-44822927 $2&,,49522998 source:State of California,EED Labor Market Information Division Labor Profile The MSA is generally characterized by three decades of rapid growth. According to the Census, the previously unincorporated area which became Rancho Cucamonga had a 1970 population of 16,043;Rancho • Cucamonga incorporated in 1977. The June 1, 1978, DOF population estimate was 44,600. By 1980, the population had increased to 55,250, 101,409 in 1990, and 127,743 in 2000. Th 2009 ^^` The region and the City's growth are directly correlated to residential and economic development in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. As land costs increase in the City and sub-region,homebuilders,developers,and employers continue to look at Rancho Cucamonga for less expensive land than may be available in Orange, Los Angeles, or Riverside counties. Based upon information from the City's Economic Profile,between '9O�'0052000 and 2010,employment in firms and agencies located in the City rose by 39.9 percentand going, increasing; from 2,868 to 59,991 jobs. Tege eeaRemic base expanded. Retailing aceebinted foF 21.7- peFeent, bath beeause e)( SVIRS FetaileFS FeaAed t8- 6FApo. (2 n p c 2 P Rd n o p nt) Ga I49F ia's f..stestgFe.. ., ,dAg F From 2000-2010,the number of firms paying payroll in Rancho Cucamonga grew from 2,414 to 3.233: a net growth of 1,092 companies(51.0 percent). Overall, manufacturing and wholesale trade accounted for 14.6 percent, retailing accounted for 12.1 percent, Finance, insurance and real estate accounted for 9.1 percent and professional, scientific and management services accounted for 8.9 percent of all lobs. Rancho Cucamonga firms average more workers (18.6 workers per firm)than the average for the entire inland empire(9.9 workers per firm). .A •h^•6PnP of•h-10^^Between 2007 and 2011Feasu41 6 15981,770 residents,or 48.64.4 percent of the • population 16years and over asemployed. The following tables show the industries where these residents were employed and the respective percentage of the labor force. The three largest employment sectors City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-31 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 erac were education, health and social services at 24-9-22_4 percent, retail trade at 43412.1 percent, and manufacturing at 421310.3 percent. Correspondingly,the two highest occupation sectors are management, • professional and related occupations at 3-`;-638.8 percent and sales and office occupations at 3A 530.4 percent. Table HE-7: Employment Characteristics by Occupation Occupation Number Percent Management, uusiness, scientific and arts occupations 42$8931700 3i§%38.8% Service occupations 8,16411824 1349614.5% Sales and office occupations 19,4t824,889 363%30.4% X17 -9.2-% Natural resources.6construction,ex4aEl4er-and maintenance occupations 5,2485 823 -9- 7.19'° Production,transportation,and material moving occupations7,4237 534 H&%9.2% Total 61,9608_,770 100.0% Source:U.S.census,299 Bureau 2007-2011 American Community Survey Table HE-8: Employment Characteristics by Industry Industry Number Percent Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting,and mining 222132 -0-4%0.2% Construction 3;9355424 6.4%6.6% Manufacturing x3}488430 13-99 10.3% Wholesale trade 2,87-73 X6%4.3% Retail trade 313799862 134%12.1% Transportation and warehousing and utilities -4,1-245 129 -6x46.3% Information 1,7931628 -2,9%2.0% • Finance, insurance,real estate,and rental and leasing X76377414 779;9.1% Professional,scientific, management,administrative,and waste management X9977 268 413%8.9% services Educational,health and social services 12,9451332 2629622.4% Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services 3;89866228 6.3 7.6% Other services(except public administration) 2;9633400 -4-8%4.2% Public administration 33915 004 3-546.1% Total 61,9608 100.0% source:U.S.Census-2000 Bureau 2007-2011 American Community Survey Employment Status The City has a sizeable labor force that increased by 27.8 percent(18,236)between 2000 and 2006. During this time the unemployment rate increased from 3.7 percent to 4.0 percent, an increase of 1,226 unemployed persons. During the same period,the City achieved a marginal increase in the employment rate percentage of the population increasing from 65.7 percent to 66.5 percent, yet in absolute terms this represents an increase in 16,723 persons. In 2009 these employment statistics would be extremely different as regional news sources published a 14.2 percent unemployment rate for the Riverside-San Bernardino- Ontario MSA. • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-12 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 8 n Table HE-9: Employment Status • I Employment Status 2000 29662011 Number Percent Number Percent Population 16 years and over 94,364 100.0% 118,23612 100.0% 6 922 in labor force 65,509 69.4% 8;7-4590 0 78.E10 71.0 71 Civilian labor force 65,482 69.4% 83,43389 99 70-5%70.8 10 Employed 61,950 65.7% 38,633817 66AM4.4 70 % Unemployed 3,532 3.7% 4-7588 4&%6.4% Armed forces 27 0.0% 334161 04%0.1% Not in labor force 28,855 30.6% 34-09336 8 29.2°429.0 51 % Females 16 years and over 47,752 100.0% Wr1Yi64�8 100.0% 28 In labor force 30,608 64.1% 37-3843 0 63.7%66.4 17 Employed 28,811 60.3% 35,846391 60§460.4 24 % source:U.S.Census,2000,2007-2011 American Community Survey ,3905 Per Capita Income Rancho Cucamonga residents consistently earn a higher per capita income than residents of the three • surrounding jurisdictions and higher than the State average. The Rancho Cucamonga per capita income was 4.2 percent higher than the State average per capita income in 2000,and approximately 10 percent higher than the State per capita income in 20112896. Table HE-10: Per Capita Income Jurisdiction Per Capita Income 2000 30062011 Fontana $14,208 $49,09019297 Rancho Cucamonga $23,702 $20,97931738 Ontario $14,244 $2039719 123 Upland $23,343 $2738829614 San Bernardino County $16,856 $2032521932 California $22,711 $26,9742634 source:U.S.Census,2000, State and County Quick Facts.2013 Poverty Status The 2000 Census identified that there were 1,574 families and 8,955 individuals below the poverty level in 1999. Although this number is significant at 4.9 percent and 7.1 percent of the population, respectively, by far the most significant criteria relates to female headed householders. Although the figure does not represent a significant number of persons relative to the overall population of the City, the figure is significant in that 24.2 percent of the families with a female headed household,with no husband present, and with children under 5 years of age live below the poverty level. These are the most current published statistics for poverty within Rancho Cucamonga available from the Census Bureau. However,the national economic slowdown that occurred between 2007 and 2012 has most likely trended these numbers upward. • City of Rancho Cucamonga ^ HE-13 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 fa c� Table HE-11: Poverty Status Subject Number Percent below • All Income Below poverty poverty level levels level Families 32,271 1,574 4.9% With related children under 18 years 20,073 1,200 6.0% With related children under 5 years 7,221 523 7.2% Families withfemale householder, no husband 5,279 653 12.4% present With related children under 18 years _ 3,692 587 15.9% With related children under 5 years 1,100 266 24.2% All individuals for whom poverty status Is 125,390 8,955 7.1% determined Under 18 years 37,561 3,074 8.2% 65 years and over 7,739 562 7.3% All individuals below: 50 percent of poverty level 4,292 125 percent of poverty level 11,677 130 percent of poverty level 12,415 Source:U.S.Census,2000 HOUSEHOLD PROFILE California Government Code §65583(a)(2) requires "an analysis and documentation of household characteristics, including level of payment compared to ability to pay, housing characteristics, including overcrowding, and housing stock conditions." Household characteristics play an important role in defining community needs. Household type and size,income levels,and the presence of special needs populations all • affect the type of housing needed by residents. This section details the various household characteristics affecting housing needs in Rancho Cucamonga. HOUSEHOLD TYPE A household can be defined as all persons living in a housing unit. Families are a subset of households,and include persons living together related by blood,marriage,or adoption. A single person living alone is also a household. Other households include unrelated people living in the same dwelling unit. Group quarters, such as convalescent facilities are not considered households. Household type, income, and tenure can help to identify the special needs populations as well as other factors that affect the housing needs of the City. Rancho Cucamonga has a significant number of families with children, who typically look for larger dwellings. In contrast, single-person households tend to have smaller housing needs and look for smaller housing options(i.e., condos, apartments,etc). While seniors may look for housing that is both affordable and easy to maintain. Rancho Cucamonga's household profile has seen some important changes with respect to household types. The City remains a predominantly family community with a 24429.8 percent increase in family households. The majority of these households do not have children;howeveF,there has been a significant increase in the number of family households with no children between 2000 and 2010. The number of"aadotherfamily" households decreased by 24 Percent. As of 2bB82J the DOF estimated that Rancho Cucamonga has 34,836-54,383 occupied households, representing a 32-233.1 percent increase since 2000, compared to a 21.5 percent increase during the previous decade. Table HE-12: Household Characteristics • Household Type 3996 2000 200 2010 ' Percent Change Households Percent Households Percent City of Rancho Cucamonga E- c 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 • I Total Households 40863 100.09'W9.9 54383 189.96100' +33.1%-214% Family Households 31 827 77_9°/ 41304 77.9 76 +29.8%+21.796 "78P Married With 13925 34 19/4944 14,956 34.1-%27.5° +7.4%+3.3`K, Children Married No 106848,x, 26.19' 15577 26496 28.6 +45.8% 41.9% Children Other Families 7�2184,578 17.79' 55488 7=2-18 177%10.1 -24%+57,7-% Non-Family 9 036 5 22_19' 13,079 47836 22.1%24 +44.7%+29-4% Households Singles 668613 25 16.89,. 99566;861 16.894 18.30 +45.1%+26.5°.6 Other Non-Families 2 175-2,9&9 5.3Y 2,732679 4.9 +7_SY°+640A Average Household 3.041 2.98394 -2.0%+1.9% Size Average Family Size 3.44_1 3.413-44 -0.9% 1 G.9% Source:U.S.Census,19941 O000 and 19BB2010 According to the ACS 1-Year Estimates, in 2987-2011 the average household size was 3.2302 for owner- occupied households and 2.3362 for renter-occupied households. Household Income Household income is an important element affecting housing opportunities, as it is the primary factor determining the ability of households to balance housing costs with other basic necessities. The 20060 Census identified the median household income for Rancho Cucamonga at$68113375,429, increasing to • $73;42977,146 in 289622 which was significantly higher than the San Bernardino County median household income at $42,86652,941 in 20060 and $624153,260 in 201006. In 28092013, for Federal assistance programs,the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)identified a median income of$64,38862,600 for a family of four for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA. • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-15 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2023 n aL4 Figure HE-2: Mean Income Levels • Average Income $100,000 $87,251 $90'000 $78,572 $82.672 $80,000-" $75,429 $66.446 $70,000 $60,931 $60'000 ssa,34 Income$50,000-/ 46193 $40,000--- $29979 $32,285 $30,000 $z3,7o $17,239 $20,000 $10,000 $0 Per Capita Median Household Median Family 0 1990 0 2000 0 2006 0 2010 • Source:U.S.Census,198&1990,&n42000- ad 2010 American ractfinder,Selected Economic Criteria,20D6 Income Definitions For planning and funding purposes,the State Department of Housing and Community Development(HCD) categorizes households into five income groups based on the County Median Area Median Income (AMI). These five income categories include: • Extremely Low Income—Up to 30 percent of the AMI. • Very Low Income—31 to 50 percent of the AMI. • Low Income—51 to 80 percent of the AMI. • Moderate Income—81 to 120 percent of the AMI. • Above Moderate Income—Greater than 120 percent of the AMI. When combined, the extremely low, very low, and low income households are often referred to as lower income households. Income by Household Type and Tenure While housing choices, such as tenure (either owning or renting) and location are income dependent, household size and type often affect the proportion of income that can be spent on housing. Income data developed by HUD, based on the , 990 is used to provide an overview of income distribution by • household type and tenure in Rancho Cucamonga. By looking at the breakdown of household type by income group,the housing needs of special groups can be identified. As shown in the following table,Small City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-16 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Family households made up the majority of households in all income categories. Roughly half of all elderly • households are in the extremely low, very low, and low income categories. Table HE-13: Household Income Profile by Household Type Extremely Low Very Low Low Income Moderate/Above Percent of Income Income (51-80%AMI) Moderate Income Total (0-30%AMI) (31-50%AMI) 1 (81%+AMI) Households Total HH % HH % HH % HH % HH % Households 3 1492 6_15-6 3 1732 6_95:7 665864 12.74 387353 74.477, 52 0434} 100.0% ;2" % 342 % 4.4 "% 41962 2% -1919 —Elderly 97066 1.9" 1 1906 2.51:6 1 6959 3.62-2 1I 1302a- 2.23-8% S 33543 10.344- 3 % 39 % 02 % 387 94 2% —Small 88536 1.71:9 1 4109 2_723 2 6102 5.05:4 245301 47.146: 2243522 56.6§5: Families 4 % 55 % 389 % 9;44,9 6% 318 9% —Large 23026 0.403 48533 0_90,8 73072 1.43-8 5 925&&7 11.4447 77 3706 14.216&. Families 4 % 3 % 5 % 425 2% 4.7 4% —Others 51559 1.01,9 6504-1 1.24-0 1 0658 2.0% 7 9504, 15.34-2-. 10 18067 0.2463 4 % 5 % 05 948 4% 754 % Elderly=Household contains at least one person fit Years of age or older Small Families=Families with two to four members Large Families=Families with five or more members others=Households with one or more children 6 years old or vounger'A14ather5 HH=Households Source: SCAG Local Housing Element Assistance: Existing Housing Needs Data Report 2012&2005-2009 ACS HOUSING PROBLEMS • Typical housing problems include cost burden,overcrowding,and substandard housing. Many lower income households (e.g., extremely low, very low, and low income) cope with the housing cost issues either by assuming a cost burden, or by occupying a smaller than needed,or substandard housing unit. Specifically, based on Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) statistics, 33575 percent of the City's extremely low income, 84-967.2 percent of the very low income, and 33-450.8 percent of the low income households were experiencing one or more housing problems (e.g., cost burden, overcrowding, and substandard housing) in 2,9992010. In general, the City's housing stock is in good condition. According to the 1990 Census, 36,169 units were available in 1990. A building spurt occurred from 1970-1979 when 31.1 percent, or 11,296 units, were constructed. A larger spurt occurred during the five-year period from 1985-1989 when 33.7 percent, or 12,309 units,were added to the housing stock. The 1990's saw an increase of almost 4,800 units,and State estimates forthe seven year period starting in 2000 show an increase of over 12,000 units.According to the 2000 Census, 42,229 units were available in 2000, and according to the 2010 Census, 56,618 units were available in 2012; a 25 percent increase within the 10 year period. Overcrowding Overcrowding is defined by HCD as a household with more than one person per room(excluding bathrooms, kitchen,etc). Severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.5 persons per room. From 1990 to 2000,the incidents of overcrowding increased slightly; althlilbleh the P@FG@Rtae@ a.ca^-e Are was enly 1.4 .whereas from 1990 to 2000, it has decreased • for owner households, but increased for renter households. Increased overcrowding appears to disproportionately affect renter households. Census figures estimate that?-25_9 percent of the renter-occupied households and 331_9 percent of the owner-occupied households City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-17 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 were living in overcrowded conditions. These conditions can be attributed to high housing costs relative to income, combined with inadequately sized housing units. And when considering severely overcrowded • conditions,the differences are similar as 4-91_1 percent of renter-occupied households and 01.3 percent of owner-occupied households were considered to be living in severely overcrowded conditions. Table HE-14:Overcrowding by Tenure Owner-Households Renter-Households Total Households N_u—m—b_e 77 Percent _ Number Percent Number Percent 39002000 Total Overcrowded 960538 33%2:§96 877486 7.2914-9% 1837-1-,A9b 4.5%3:286 (>1.0 persons/room) Severely 368272 1.39/4-24 483483 4.09/4-90A 8517-5S 2.1912-2-% Overcrowded (>1.5 persons/room) 20002010 Total Overcrowded 710960 33861.9% 8721028 7-2865.991 1,4371�738 4.5%3.2% (>1.0 persons/room) Severely 103368 1,3%0.3% 483192 4.9%1.1% 853295 2-1-%0.5% Overcrowded (>1.5 persons/room) source:u.s.Census,I99Q2000 and 20001010 Cost Burden/Overpayment • Employment, household income, and the availability of a wide range of housing types directly relate to housing affordability. Within Rancho Cucamonga,most owners and renters can afford their housing costs by the measure of affordability recognized by the Federal government. Housing cost burden, also known as overpayment, is defined as a housing cost that exceeds 30 percent of a household's gross income. A severe cost burden is a housing cost that exceeds 50 percent of a household's gross income. Housing cost burden is particularly problematic for the extremely low,very low,and low income households because a high housing cost typically leaves little resources remaining for a household to cover other living expenses. In renter-occupied households,35528.7 percent experience cost burden and 43-924.5 percent experience severe cost burden. Among owner-occupied households, 32-927.3 percent experience cost burden and 48418.5 percent experience severe cost burden. Most notably, among all households 33.827.7 percent experience overpayment and 41320.4 percent experience severe overpayment. The following tables highlight the total percentage of renter and owner households overburdened by housing costs. Overall,cost burden affects owner-occupied and renter-occupied households similarly in the lower income groups(extremely low,very low,and low income). As market rents are generally affordable to moderate income households, renters in this income group do not appear to be as impacted by a cost burden. • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-18 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 G_;1 Table HE-15: Housing Cost Burden (Overpayment(>30%)) • Extremely Low Very Low Low Income Moderate/ TOTAL Income Income (51-80%AMI) Above (0-30%AMI) (31-50%AMI) Moderate Income Household (81%+AMI) Type Owner T Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Elderly 62.7-% 83.8% 65.6% 91-39; 39.1% 86-6% 232% X89 353% 65.79' 440 370 385 455 555 245 N/A % 2 190 1245 Small Families 68:8% 76b9; 82.996 99.4% 82-% 69:39; N A24 N/A4-1�. 39.4 344% 130 620 570 630 1 075 1 055 796 496 8 695 3 800 Large Families 84-8% 86.1% 82.3% 77.1% 272% 591% N A23 N A92 36 S94 34,296 10 150 145 205 385 180 796 % 2665 770 Others 63.696 62.8% 923% 84.4% 76:696 72,19; X36- �YA43 434% 39.99 80 370 175 620 355 860 1% 0% 2 535 3 065 Total 66" 76.0116 78.4% 87.4% 68.7% h!LA74 NJAiG N A44 12.6% 36 2% 920 11695 1 1665 1 22145 1 3� .7% .7116 4% 36,735 1 17,520 >30%=Housing cost that exceeds 30 percent of a household's gross income. Elderly=Elderly headed households with one to two members,Small Families=Families with two to four members,Large Families=Families with five or more members,Others=All others. ( Source:99CPS G dAS Pa;a,299 2005-2009 CHAS Table HE-16: Housing Cost Burden (Severe Overpayment(>50%)) Extremely Low Very Low Low Income Moderate/ TOTAL Income Income (51-80%AMI) Above (0-30%AMI) (31-50%AMI) Moderate • Income Household (81%+AMI) Type Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner I Renter Owner Renter Elderly 65-2% 76-296 26042- 66-2% 28523 7.2961 NLA .43 ,NTA" 11101 8003£. 315 370 996 250 996 35 % % 7.4% 996 Small Families 68.896 61.9% 53566 51.99; 70548- 6.4%4 X2.6 NLA" 3,2758 11655-1 130 595 2% 520 5% 65 % % 3% 1996 Large Families 8i.896 76.6% 5066:1 25-7% 23524 64%N N A3.8 N A" 910&.4 24012- 10 135 % 105 44 LA % % % 5% Others 63.69 56.1% 17575- 66.79; 2657& 63%4_ N A48 CoA 11351 1-,4304 80 320 94 575 6% 05 % % 29% Total &5 4146 66.196 1� 6511 12.696 3 2906 6A%NNLi. N A0. 36,735 17.520 920 111 1 9A% 211 "A I /A 2% 1196 4"4 1 U W. >50%=Housing cost that exceeds 50 percent of a household's gross income. Elderly=Elderly headed households with one to two members,Small Families=Families with two to four members,Large Families=Families with five or more members,Others=All others. Source:`^_Q___-G...=�9 200' .. Table HE-17: Housing Cost Burden (Total Households) Extremely Low Very Low Low Income Moderate/ TOTAL Income Income (51-80%AMI) Above (0-30%AMI) (31-50%AMI) Moderate Income (81%+AMI) >30% >SO% >30% >50% >30% >SO% >30% >50% >30% >50% Total HH 20572- 1 8206 67582- 2 3555 19656 2,3902 22.4% 2,6%N 13740 10 100 • 6% 5.9% 6% 63% 94% 2-1% N/A /A 338% 11396 >30%=Housing cost that exceeds 30 percent of a household's gross income >50%=Housing cost that exceeds 50 percent of a household's gross Income City of Rancho CucamongaA HE-19 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 P�j HH=Households Source:2005-2009 CHAS'>GGDSEHAS-8a[a-289B • Substandard Units The general definition of a substandard unit is a unit that does not meet the Federal Housing Quality Standards of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program and/or the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Development Code. While it is not possible to determine the number of units that meet such criteria,the number of units may be estimated by evaluating specific factors that indicate a unit is substandard. When the potential presence of lead-based paint is subtracted,the number of substandard units is estimated to be 569485,or around 1-80_9 percent, of the City's housing stock. Specifically, the 2899-ACS Ce;suridentified incidences of substandard factors, including incomplete plumbing,the lack of a complete kitchen and heating fuels,a nd vacant and boarded-up homes,as•��well as the Of the total incidence of 2522267 substandard factors,83 percent,or 1, 11,882 factors,were considered suitable for rehabilitation. From January 1,29992008,to December 31,28932012 atefe44an,1760 single- family units were demolished. Substandard conditions are also addressed through the CDBG Home Improvement Program. Table HE-18: Incidence of Substandard Factors Factor Type Extremely Low,Very Low,&Low Income Combined Renter Owner Possible Lead Paint 524 1,222 Lacking Complete Plumbin Facilities 3532 3972 Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities 46.365 18689 No Telephone Service 66979 154512 • No Heating Fuel Used 2-565 58153 Total Substandard "61441 1,69826 Substandard But Rehabable 5331/,196 4443686 Source: 1. SOCDS CWS Data. 2.to 4. 2DOS-2009 ACS to SS. 20064ensus.2006-2010 ACS Percentage of Renters and Owners calculated based on overall citywide proportion(3091 Renters,and 70% Owners). 6. Assumption that 83%of all units are suitable for rehabilitation. Target Areas for Assistance HUD Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) requirements establish that 51 percent of the persons benefiting from a program are of low and moderate income. When considering current Census Tract Block Group data,only 2 of the City's 36 Block Groups have a low and moderate income population that meet this minimum requirement. To address this requirement, HUD allows cities to utilize the Upper Quartile Method whereby Block Groups are arranged in a descending order, based on the percentage of low and moderate income residents within each Block Group. Multiplying the total number of Block Groups by 25 percent results in one-quarter of the total,or a Block Group quartile. The lowest percentage of low and moderate income residents in the top 25 percent of all Block Groups establishes the threshold for the Upper Quartile. Utilizing this method, those Upper Quartile Census Tract Block Groups with a 28.3 percent or greater concentration of low-income persons qualify as target areas. Two target areas have historic community identities, Northtown (located south of Foothill Boulevard between Haven Avenue and Archibald Avenue) and southwest Cucamonga (located south of Foothill • Boulevard west of Hellman Avenue). Portions of Alta Loma and the Rochester Tract,which were previously qualified by a special census, do not qualify for assistance by the Upper Quartile Method. Historically,City City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-20 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 6GA resources, including CDBG and Redevelopment funding have been focused on Northtown and Southwest • Cucamonga. Conservation and rehabilitation of housing stock has been a priority in the target areas. SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS California Government Code§65583(a)(7)requires "(aln analysis of anyspecial housing needs,such as those of the elderly,persons with disabilities,largefomilies,farmworkers,families with female heads of households, and families and persons in need of emergency shelter." State law recognizes that certain groups have greater difficulty in finding decent and affordable housing due to special circumstances. Special circumstances may be related to one's income,family characteristics,or disability status. In Rancho Cucamonga,special needs populations include the senior households, persons with disabilities, female headed households, large households, the homeless,students,and farmworkers. SENIOR HOUSEHOLDS Senior households have special housing needs due to a variety of concerns, including: a limited or fixed income, health care costs, transportation, disabilities, and access to housing. Rancho Cucamonga experienced a&1-.460 percent increase in senior residents from 1999 t 29092000 to 2010(Table HE-2). The ACS estimated2010 Census indicated that is 200 §..618.3 percent of Rancho Cucamonga residents were senior households; increasing from 5.0 PeFGLRt - 1990 and 6.0 percent in 2000 to 4.0 percent in 2010. Further,according to the 209112010 Census,2,75g99,943 persons 65 years of age and over reside in the City; representing a significant needs group. A large proportion of elderly renter and owner households have incomes below 80 percent of the area median family income. Within the elderly population, 23490.2 percent of all elderly renters and 39,570.3 percent of all elderly homeowners are within the lower income categories(e.g., extremely low,very low,and low income). A cost burden greaterthan 30 percentof their income is experienced by 63-786 percent of all elderly renters and 34463 percent of all elderly • homeowners(Table HE-15). Additionally, 36-994 percent of all elderly renters and 477.5 percent of all elderly homeowners experienced a cost burden greater than 50 percent of their income(Table HE-16). Many senior citizens have reached their retirement years without adequate resources to meet their needs. For renters, the problem of living on fixed incomes in a housing market where costs increase faster than inflation can be difficult. Even those seniors who prepared well for their retirement may have had their savings depleted as the result of declining interest rates or a lengthy illness. Social service professionals who work with seniors stress that while the elderly do not mind living alone and often prefer it,they want to be part of a neighborhood where they feel an attachment,a sense of belonging, feel reasonably safe, and have easy access to basic services. However, housing costs and living expenses may increase and threaten their ability to continue to live in neighborhoods where they may have spent substantial parts of their lives. The special needs of seniors can be met through a range of services, including congregate care, rent subsidies,shared housing,and housing rehabilitation assistance. As demonstrated in the previous data,the elderly need assistance with rental housing, and local senior housing projects and Federal Section 8 rental assistance programs address the elderly rental need. Those seniors who own their own homes may have difficulty when non-housing expenses increase and their income does not. In such cases,home maintenance needs are often deferred. Elderly homeowners often need housing rehabilitation services;local repair and rehabilitation programs address the elderly homeowner need. In Rancho Cucamonga, the allocation of public resources to assist seniors with their housing needs is higher than for any other special needs group. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES • A disability is defined as a long lasting condition that impairs an individual's mobility, ability to work, or ability to care for themselves. There are three different types of disabilities that create varying housing needs. These include the physically disabled, the developmentally disabled, and the mentally disabled. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-21 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,20130 Disabled persons have special housing needs with regard to accessibility, location and transportation and because of their fixed income, shortage of affordable and accessible housing, and higher health costs • associated with their disability often have a reduced ability to afford adequate housing. —The 2999 2010 Census identifies four different disability categories:1)sensory,2)physical,3)mental,and 4) self-care. Persons with disabilities often require public assistance, including housing needs. The 2010 Census did not tract disabilities:however,Aaccording to the 2005-2007 AC529984esws,a total of 47;29214,642 persons(44,510.3 percent of the population 5 years and over)in Rancho Cucamonga have a disability. This includes 3-84_2 percent (962--1085 persons) of those aged 5 to 15, 44,39_1 percent (42,94496.71 persons)of those aged 16 to 64,and 44-138.2 percent(3,4886 persons)of those aged 65 and older. In absolute terms, the 16 to 65 age group has the highest number of disabled persons, but in relative terms as a percentage of the population,the population age group of 65 and older has the highest number of disabled persons with almost half of the population having at leastone disability. AMeFt A'9 thi!F& ef the adult disabled pepulat on is empleyed, with 68.2 peKeRt ef these peFseRs ith Ail,paqt ARP digability l3eing Employed The City's disabled population needs a range of facilities and services. Facilities include physical access to buildings and transportation. The minimum requirement is set forth by Federal legislation. Specially equipped housing units are needed. Special equipment includes lifts, ramps, grab bars, extra-wide doorways,special kitchen equipment,and special bathroom design. Such equipment is generally privately provided on a case-by-case basis. Handicapped renters are permitted to install special equipment,but low- income disabled persons may need public assistance to achieve a livable dwelling unit. Specially equipped units may be included in senior housing designs. As indicated by the Census figures,many disabled persons work and live independently. According to social service professionals,housing assistance is often needed when disabled individuals complete rehabilitation • programs. For low-income disabled,assistance with the installation of special equipment and availability of affordable housing are primary needs. The range of services for the disabled includes full institutional care, transitional care, and independent living. Transitional care may be provided byfamilies orthrough group quarters. The latter may include on- site professional or paraprofessional support. The State of California Community Care Licensing Division identifies a variety of residential care facilities in Rancho Cucamonga, these include: 4 Adult Day Care Facilities,4213 Adult Residential Facilities, 65 Group Home Facilities,4411 Residential Care for the Elderly Facilities, and 23 Small Family Home Care Facilities. PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES The Census tracks persons with one or more disabilities but does not record persons or households affected by developmental disabilities including mental retardation,cerebral palsy,epilepsy,and autism spectrum disorders A developmental disability is defined as a disability that originates before an individual becomes 18 years old continues or can be expected to continue indefinitely,and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual. Federal law defines development disabilities as a severe chronic disability that: • Is attributed to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental and physical impairments: • Is likely to continue indefinitely: • Results in substantial functional limitations to three or more of the following areas of major life activities• self care receptive and expressive language learning mobility, self-direction, capacity for • independent living, and economic self-sufficiency: and • Reflects the individual's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-22 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 E�rbl services supports or other assistance that is of lifelong or extended duration and is individually planned • and coordinated except that such term when applied to infants and young children means individuals from birth to age 5 inclusive, who has substantial developmental delay or specific congenial or acquired conditions with a high probability of resulting in developmental disabilities if services are not provided. The U.S.Administration of Development Disabilities estimates that 1.5 percentofa community's population may have a developmental disability. The California DOF estimated the City's 2012 population at 169,498 persons which means that there could be approximately 2,542 persons with developmental disabilities in Rancho Cucamonga. Some residents with developmental disabilities may live comfortably without special accommodations,but others require a supervised living situation such as group housing or an assisted living facility. Rancho Cucamonga residents with developmental disabilities can seek assistance from the Autism Society Inland Empire in Corona or at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino the largest regional developmental disability support center in California The Inland Regional Center provides assistance to 920 Rancho Cucamonga residents (including 214 from zip code 91701,400 from 91730, 129 from 91737,and 177 from 91739). Some people with developmental disabilities may require modifications that allow freedom of movementto and from or within a housing unit Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations establishes accessibility and adaptability requirements for public buildings There are also state and federal minimum standards for multi-family housing; however, as these standards are not mandatory for single-family homes, in-home accessibility can be an issue for people with disabilities The City of Rancho Cucamonga permits encroachments into setbacks for an accessory structure(such as a wheelchair ramp)and recently adopted Reasonable Accommodation standards as part of the City's Development Code update, which allows for • reasonable accommodations in the City's zoning and land use regulations, policies, and practices when needed to provide an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enioy a dwelling. FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS Single-parent households typically have a special need for such services as childcare and health care,among others. Female-headed households with children tend to have lower incomes, which limits their housing options and access to supportive services. A mother with her own children constitutes a female-headed household. According to the 20010 Census,3,54777 514 households(9413.8 percent of all households)are female-headed households and 446_0 percent of all households are male-headed;thus,43.419.8 percent of all households are single-parent households. In comparison,the 1999 2000 Census counted 9-213.4 percent for all single-parent households,of which 7.89_3 percent were female-headed. According to the 2005-2009 ACS 5 Year Estimate the percentage of families and people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level for all families is 3.9 percent whereas female households make up 9.5 percent. Peuple families was . According to the 2888 2010 Census, poverty level is based on the national average income and was at or below$!�,e5822,314 fora family of four. The incomes of§53575 female-headed households,representing 42-4-8_1 percent of the 3,2.797_female headed households with no husband present were below the national poverty level. In comparison, the incomes of 694750 married couple families, representing 242_5 percent of the 24,7S329,521 married-couple families were below the national poverty level. In addition to housing assistance, it is reasonable to assume that all households that fall below the poverty • level are in need of social service assistance, including childcare and healthcare, and that many also need assistance with education and job training. It is also reasonable to assume that high proportions of poverty level households, particularly single-parent households, are at risk of homelessness. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-23 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 p LJ-� LARGE HOUSEHOLDS Large households consist of five or more persons and are considered a special needs population due to the • limited availability of affordable and adequately sized housing. The lack of large units is especially evident among rental units. Large households often live in overcrowded conditions, due to both the lack of large enough units, and insufficient income to afford available units of an adequate size. Large households comprise a special needs group because of their need for larger units, which often will command higher prices that are not affordable to many large households. In order to save for other necessities such as transportation, medical,food, and clothing, it is not uncommon for lower income large households to reside in smaller units, which results in overcrowding. In 26902010,there were 44,86354.383 households in Rancho Cucamonga;of these,696112,S09were single person households, 2�2-3237,998 were 2 to 4 person households,and 6861651 were large households. Large households comprised 4"12.2 percent of all households, of these large households, 3,2,530.7 percent, or 4922 043 households are renter-occupied (2011 ACS 1 Year Estimate). Table HE-19: Large Families by Tenure Occupancy 39992000 24962010 Total HH Large HH Percent Total HH Large HH Percent Owner- 288 70223b99 55 3;97-1 18.39,4&W 3819225,792 4 608f233 12_13'1-4&-396 Occupied Renter- 1216136,826 11 5193,,4' 12_59'033-2-% 1896612;463 2 0434-r19 10_8 Occupied Total 40 86333,635 6705,694 16.691-16:896 57 15846,563 66 -78 11.691-16b96 Source:U.S.census,49992000 and 20002011 ACS 1 Year Estimate HH= Households Rancho Cucamonga addresses the affordable housing needs of large households by offering home ownership • assistance and by encouraging the development of affordable housing units with two or more bedrooms. The City provides infill single-family homes with Northtown Housing Development Corporation(NHDC)and previously providedalse-prevWes Down Payment Assistance through the Redevelopment Agency(RDA)First Time Homebuyer Program. With the recent elimination of the RDA,this program is still in place for existing participants, but there are no new funds available for any new applicants. ,..._ety Elf 6....x:.... Reeds, iREI .. iR8 la Fg. hAugPhA1dg HOMELESS An analysis of the City's homeless population can be challenging because of the transient nature of the population. People can be classified homeless because of a variety of circumstances including: 1)those persons who are chronically homeless resulting from alcohol or drug use, and 2)those persons who are situationally homeless resulting from job loss, arguments with family or friends, incarceration, or violence (both family and domestic). In 2007 the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County completed a homeless census and survey to address the prevalence of homelessness in the County. The San Bernardino County Homeless Coalition is organized into five local coordinating groups;District 2 encompassesthe immediate regional area and includes Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland. The survey identified a total of 7,331 homeless persons,an increase of 2,061 over the 2003 survey(an increase of 41 percent). The survey identified 7,198 homeless persons within the five districts, 122 of those persons were located within Rancho Cucamonga, representing a 53.1 percent decrease from 2003. The San Bernardino County Homeless Census and Survey results for District 2 counted a total of 741 persons, • 122 of which were located within Rancho Cucamonga. This total resulted from a count of 48 individuals, 14 people in families, and 60 people in cars/RV's/vans. The majority of the homeless persons were City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-24 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �� • unsheltered;the sheltered count included only the 14 people in families. In 2011 the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership(SBCHP)prepared the San Bernardino 2011 Point- In-Time Homeless Count&Survey Report to evaluate incidences of chronic homelessness on a county wide basis The Point-In-Time Count(PITC)resulted in a total of 2,876 persons,including 1,692 unsheltered, 1,039 either sheltered or in transitional housing and 145 persons or families using hotel/motel vouchers. The PITC was not intended to convey the total number of persons who are experiencing homelessness throughout the year, but represents those observed during the count itself. PITC counts are not available at the city level,so a current count of homelessness within the City is not provided. To address the City's homeless special needs population Rancho Cucamonga annually utilizes 15 percent of their CDBG allocation to provide public and supportive services to prevent homelessness and/or aid those' who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. As required by Federal regulations, these funds are directed to those persons in need (as 51 percent of those served must be low and moderate income), especially those with special needs. Homeless supportive and prevention services funded through the City's CDBG program include: • House of Ruth—Provides shelter(transitional housing),programs,education,and opportunities for safe, self-sufficient, healthy living for battered women and their children who are at-risk of homelessness. • Foothill Family Shelter—Provides a 90-day transitional housing shelter for homeless families with children. • Inland Valley Council of Churches(SOVA Program)—Provides a 5-day food supply for all members of a household. • Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board—Addresses fair housing mediation and landlord-tenant dispute resolution services,which helps prevent homelessness. • STUDENTS Various institutions of higher learning are located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, including Chaffey College, University of La Verne, University of Redlands, and University of Phoenix. As of the 2999 Ceases2006-2010 ACS 5 Year Estimate a total of 16.0694G,b94 Rancho Cucamonga residents were enrolled in college or graduate school(Table HE-3),comprising 9_784 percent of the population. These students have unique housing needs because they may have limited funds, be on a relatively tight budget,and in need of short term housing. A lack of affordable housing impacts this special needs group, which often leads to overcrowded living situations. Because the City benefits from an educated population,an additional consideration is the retention of recent college graduates. As young professionals begin their career they are often unable to afford most apartment rental prices and the purchase price of a home, and would seek housing opportunities in neighboring communities. FARMWORKERS According to the 2006-2010 ACS 5 Year Estimate2990 EeNses, there were 19611-7 persons employed in farming, forestry, and fishing occupations (Table HE-8),which is less than 0.2 percent of the 79.99559 employed persons living in the City. There is no information available to desegregate farmworkers from the category"farming, fishing, and forestry." Based on the absence of agricultural production in the City, it is assumed that there are very few such jobs. Citrus and vineyard agriculture was declining at the time of the City's incorporation and there are currently no agricultural zones in the City. A few orchards and vineyards remained in production during the transition years before urban buildup. As a consequence of the small • population and rapidly declining agricultural production,no statistical need for housing has been identified for farmworkers. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-25 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2023 �.- HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS Residential growth has fundamentally defined the housing character of Rancho Cucamonga and is one of the • more tangible measures of the quality of life found in each neighborhood. Rancho Cucamonga contains a mixture of seven major residential neighborhoods, each distinguished by its own history, housing type, lot patterns, and street configuration. These seven areas include the original three communities that formed Rancho Cucamonga, i.e., Alta Loma, Cucamonga, and Etiwanda, and those areas of infill and surrounding development consisting of Etiwanda North, Terra Vista, Victoria, and Caryn. Alta Loma The Alta Loma area encompasses roughly one-third of Rancho Cucamonga and is bordered by the City boundary to the north and west, Deer Creek to the east, and Base Line Road to the south. This area is characterized by stable neighborhoods, established single-family homes situated on larger one-half acre equestrian oriented lots in the northern portion and one-quarter acre lots to the south. The neighborhood contains a variety of multi-family housing complexes that are situated along the major boulevards in the southern portion. Cucamonga The Cucamonga area encompasses roughly one-third of Rancho Cucamonga and is bordered by Base Line Road to the north, Deer Creek Channel to the east, and the City boundary to the west and south. This area contains a stable mix of single-family and multi-family housing. This area also contains the Red Hill area distinguished by hillside terrain, a non-traditional street layout, a wide mix of lot sizes, and is anchored by the Red Hill Country Club. Etiwanda The Etiwanda area is located along the eastern portion of Rancho Cucamonga and is bordered by the City • boundary to the north and east, Day Creek Channel to the west, and Foothill Boulevard to the south. The Etiwanda Specific Plan was developed to retain the rural character of the area and equestrian orientated residential development. The area is characterized by stable residential neighborhoods surrounded by Eucalyptus windrows reminiscent of the agricultural heritage of the area. Residential uses include a mix of one acre, one-half acre, and one-quarter acre residential lots, with the larger lots suitable for equestrian uses. Etiwanda North The Etiwanda North neighborhood is located to the north and west of the Etiwanda area. The neighborhood contains large single-family lots, similar to the Alta Loma area, but utilizes a non-traditional street layout. Terra Vista The Terra Vista neighborhood, generally located north of Foothill Boulevard, south of Base Line Road, between Haven Avenue and Rochester, is distinguished by curvilinear streets,small lot single-family homes, and quality multi-family housing. This neighborhood includes several parks, supportive commercial land uses, and the Rancho Cucamonga Central Park, a 103 acre park currently anchored by the James L. Brulte Senior Center and the Goldie S. Lewis Community Center. Victoria The Victoria neighborhood is located to the north and east of Terra Vista. The Victoria area is distinguished by stable residential developments,curvilinear streets,and small and mid-size single-family homes. The area includes several parks, supportive commercial land uses, and is anchored by Victoria Gardens. Caryn • The Caryn area is located north of the 210 freeway, south of Banyan Street, between Milliken Avenue and City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-26 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • Rochester Avenue. The Caryn neighborhood is a fully developed residential development community containing a variety of parks, curvilinear streets, and small to mid-sized single-family homes. The Housing Element will provide policy guidance to strengthen each neighborhood and guide residential development throughout the duration of the planning period. HOUSING GROWTH Between 1990 and 2000, Rancho Cucamonga's housing units grew by 5,947 housing units, an increase of 16.4 percent. According to the DOF, Rancho Cucamonga has a total of 33657,443 housing units as of January 1, 20122999. This represents an increase of 15,30943382 housing units since 2000, an overall increase of 36.3324 percent,which is over double that of the growth rate experienced by the County. As Rancho Cucamonga matures,the amount of vacant residentially zoned land available for new development will lessen,which will allow for modest growth during the planning period. Table HE-20: Housing Growth City Housing Units Percent Change 1990 2000 201209 1990-2000 2000-201209 Fontana 29,383 35,907 5238159;365 22.2% 45.8463% Ontario 42,536 45,182 4 62647-390 6.2% 5.4419% Rancho Cucamonga 36,187 42,134 5744366,7-U 16.4% 36.332.3% Upland 24,496 25,467 2241126742 4.0% 7.65A% San Bernardino County 542,332 601,369 702.911690,234 10.9% 16.914:8% Source:U.S.Census,1990 and 2000,DOF Table E-5 HOUSING TYPES AND TENURE • A diverse range of housing types helps to ensure that all households, regardless of income, age, or household size,will have the opportunity to find housing suitable to meet their housing needs. Of the City's nearly 57.44336;000 housing units in 201299,68.320.0 percent are single-family units and 29.027,8 percent are multi-family units. Rancho Cucamonga also has 8 mobile home parks with 15313,389 mobile home units,which in 201209 make up just 2.73 percent of the housing stock. Table HE-21: Housing Unit Type Housing Unit Types 1990 2000 201209 1 1 Percent Change Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent 1990- 2000- 2000 201209 Single-Family Detached 24,527 67.8% 29,220 69.4% 356103 61.969-8 19.1% 21.922,1 5,§24 % % Single-Family Attached 2,238 6.2% 2,532 6.0% 3366233 6_464% 13.1% 44.633 73 % Multi-Family(2-4 units) 1,266 3.5% 1,794 4.3% 2 73219 4_83.5% 41.7% 52.38.9 54 % Multi-Family(5+units) 6,810 18.8% 7,216 17.1% 119081 24.2231) 6.0% 92.784 3,335 % % Mobile Homes 1,346 3.7% 1,372 3.2% 11531 -3 2_72.3% 1.9% 11.60:6 89 % Total 36,187 100.0% 42,134 100.0% 554436 100.0% 16A% 36.332.2 64" 1 % vacancy Rate 7.5% 3.0% 3.950% -75.0% 31.60:0 • Source:U.S.Census,1990 and 2000,DOF Table E-5 Housing tenure refers to whether a housing unit is owned, rented, or is vacant. Tenure is an important indicator of the housing climate of a community, reflecting the relative cost of housing opportunities, and City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-27 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 the ability of residents to afford housing. Tenure also influences residential mobility,with owner-occupied units generally having lower turnover rates than rental housing. Most residents of Rancho Cucamonga live in • owner-occupied housing;the ratio of owner-occupied to renter-occupied housing has remained constant at around 70.0 percent since 1990. Table HE-22: Housing Tenure Occupied Housing 1990 2000 2009 Units Households I Percent Households Percent Household Percent Owner Occupied 23,6 70.0% 28,8 70. 36733 67.; Renter Occupied 9,91 30.0% 12,1 29. 17520 32.: Total 33,61 100.0% 40,9 100. 54,253 100.( Source:U.S.census,1990 and 2000 SLAG Ex sting Housin¢Needs Data Report VACANCY RATE A vacancy rate measures the overall housing availability in a community and is often a good indicator of how efficiently for-sale and rental housing units are meeting the current housing demand. A vacancy rate of 5.0 to 6.0 percent for rental housing and 1.0 to 2.0 percent for ownership housing is generally considered healthy and suggests that there is a balance between the demand and supply of housing. A lower vacancy rate may indicate that households are having difficulty in finding housing that is affordable, leading to overcrowded conditions or a cost burden for households paying more for housing than they can afford. Between 1990 and 2000,the overall vacancy rate decreased from 7.5 percent to 3.0 percent. The vacancy rate for buildings with five or more units was significantly higher than for other unit types. The City believes that the Census overstated the 1990 vacancy rate by approximately 3.5 percent through field survey errors which resulted in the unexpected vacancy rate for 5+ units at nearly 15 percent. Beginning in 20106inee 2A90, DOF records have consistently shown a 3.9502 percent vacancy rate for the City. • Table HE-23:Vacancy Rate by Unit Type Unit Type 1990 2000 Total Units Vacant Vacancy Total Units Vacant Vacancy Units Rate Units Rate Single Family Detached 24,527 1,469 6.0% 29,286 624 2.1% Single-Family Attached 2,238 147 6.6% 2,538 94 3.7% 2 to 4 Units 1,266 57 4.5% 1,798 37 2.1% 5 Plus Units 6,810 1,015 14.9% 7,232 460 6.4% Mobile Homes 1,346 26 1.9% 1 1,355 38 2.8% Source:U.S.Census,1990 and 2000,SLAG SummaryTape File 3 HOUSING AGE AND CONDITION Generally, housing older than 30 years of age will require minor repairs and modernization improvements. Housing units over 50 years of age are more likely to require major rehabilitation such as roofing,plumbing, HVAC,and electrical system repairs. After 70 years of age a unit is generally deemed to have exceeded its useful life. Approximately 28.42"percent of the 57,44333-16 housing units in Rancho Cucamonga were built priorto 1980, making the majority of these units at least 30 years old. The vast majority of these units were built during the 1970's, potentially requiring minor repairs. Units older than 50 years comprised about 1.944 percent of the housing stock;these units may require moderate to substantial repairs. Less than one- half of 1.0 percent of units are older than 70 years;therefore,few housing units in Rancho Cucamonga are likely to have exceeded their useful life. Historic preservation programs, Code Enforcement activity, and • CDBG programs are aimed at maintaining older housing stock in residential areas. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-28 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • Table HE-24:Age of Housing Stock Year Structure Bulk Number Percent 2010 to 2013 1 727 3.0% 2000 to 2009 15,258 26.64% 1990 to 1999 8,549 14.913-3% 1980 to 1989 15,572 27.12-7-.9% 1960 to 1979 14,045 24.523:4% 1940 to 1959 2,035 3.53:7% 1939 or earlier 257 0.49-3% Total 557"3iy7" 100.0% Source:U.S.Census,1990 and 2000,2005-2007 American Community Survey,DOF Table E-5 Housing Conditions Survey Housing age is only useful as a general indicator of the condition of housing within the City. It does not take into account any actions by the property owner to maintain and/or upgrade their property. As part of the Housing Element update,the City conducted a survey of residential lots in selected neighborhoods and found that 65.0 percent of homes were in relatively good condition, 18.0 percent required minor maintenance, 13.0 percent required moderate maintenance, 2.0 percent required substantial maintenance, and 2.0 percent were in dilapidated condition. Therefore, 35.0 percent of the City's single-family homes were reported to require at least some improvements. A focused building-by-building survey covering multi-family units was also conducted. Among the 95 structures surveyed, 67.0 percent were ranked in relatively good condition, 21.0 percent required minor maintenance, 10.0 percent required moderate maintenance, and 2.0 percent required substantial • maintenance/rehabilitation. Deferred maintenance was disproportionately concentrated in small complexes. During the past few years,the City has made progress in neighborhood improvements through its various residential rehabilitation programs(e.g., Home Improvement Program for income eligible single-family and mobile homeowners). In addition, infill developments have also eliminated some substandard or dilapidated housing units. HOUSING COSTS AND AFFORDABILITY The cost of housing is directly related to the extent of housing problems in a community. If housing costs are relatively high compared to household income, housing cost burden and overcrowding occur. This section summarizes the cost and affordability of housing to Rancho Cucamonga residents. Housing Sales Prices Similar to most Southland communities,the sale prices for housing in the San Bernardino valley escalated between 2000 and 2005. Much of the appreciation in home value over the decade was due to the rapid escalation in housing demand throughout the region, the availability of lower interest loans that have stretched the purchasing power of residents, and the desirability of new housing products on the market. In 2000,the median home price in the City of Rancho Cucamonga was$182,200,based on the 2000 Census. In 2005,the median home price in Rancho Cucamonga increased to$460,000,a 21.1 percent increase from the 2004 median price of$380,000 and almost two and half times the price in 2000. However,starting at the end of 2005, the implosion of the mortgage lending industry led to price depreciation in most Southland communities. Between 2005 and October 2007, the median home price in Rancho Cucamonga decreased • 2.2 percent. While some communities still experienced some price increases,the increases were far below those that occurred between 2004 and 2005. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-29 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Table HE-25: Change in Median Home Prices Jurisdiction October 20074 2805December December Percent Change • 2011 062ebeF 20074-2011" 201106: 2OW2012 2012W 641-140 $494;969 $464098 3-3.404 _64% Cine-H !is $4697000 656§,99,0 $5456,09 25-8% 4-" Claremont $500,000$478388 403 5006586,750440 5005589,688 -19.3%24:2% 9.17%- 1-4,89; EeFeaa $435,636 $548,990 $421,269 25.8% -d-4-9% 8iamead4BaF $438;000 $529-088 $562;888 238% 6-2% Montclair355 000$30&,400 180 500$486;900231500$3 ^^ -49.29538-5% 28.259/, 143% AJeFce $488,888 $620400 $636,000 29.2-% 2-4% Ontario367 500$2.89389 210 000$390;989 240 000$362380 -42.996342% 14.299:-5-tK>. ReFRORa $292,000 $386,008 $339;988 32896 8-996 Rancho 1122 OOO$UOA00 284 500$460,000 332 0004460,000 -36.89'.]1-.2% 16.701%44% Cucamonga Upland504 500`" ;250^ $290.00 $S69,998 367 50!.1$504508 --42_69',343% 16.6794, 1-3,6 Walnut 551-&,900 $638;988 $588,608 23-5,6 6.6% source:Data Quick Real Estate News,Annual and 201207 Monthly Charts,DQNews.com,accessed on February 26,2013weremBeF-24;�007 Home prices vary by unit type and size. Condominiums are generally more affordable,compared to single- family homes. Small condominiums and mobile homes are the most affordable homeownership option in Rancho Cucamonga. Table HE-26: Median Sale Prices by Unit Type • Unit Type Sales Price Single-Family $347,000306300 Condominiums $177.00 178,990 source:www.zillow.com FourthT4wd Quarter 201289. Report,accessed^-'-o 99February 2013 Housing Rents Rents vary depending on unit type(single-family home,townhomes,apartment,etc.),thesize and condition of the unit,and nearby amenities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American Community Survey2QGS 4104, 1_3470 percent of units rent for less than$500 in Rancho Cucamonga;these are most likely units subsidized by affordability covenants and senior apartments. Approximately LO"percent rent from $500 to$750, 9_51-2-0 percent rent from$750 to$1,000,41.23"percent from$1,000 to$1,500, and the remainder rent for more than $1,500. A local survey of properties provided more detail about housing rentals. Monthly rents average between $1050938 for a one-bedroom unit to $1.7501-;423 for a three- bedroom apartment, with prices higher for single-family homes. Table HE-27: Housing Rents Size of Rental Apartments Single-Family Homes Average 1 bedroom $1 050959 $1 1501-,880 $1100975 2bedroom $13501,288 $13001;350 $1�425i245 3 bedroom $1 7501-;-028 $1 900698 $1 8251,513 Average Rent $138311-34 $15171-;316 $10"254 source:various websites and newspapers 201389 Housing Affordability • The real estate boom in southern California has created an unprecedented increase in housing prices City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-30 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 throughout the region,including Rancho Cucamonga and the surrounding communities. Rancho Cucamonga is considers housing affordability to be a critical issue;this is because of the inability of residents to afford and obtain decent housing can lead to overcrowded living conditions,an overextension of a households financial resources,the premature deterioration of housing due to a high number of occupants,and situations where young families and seniors cannot afford to live near other family members. Housing affordability can be determined by comparing housing prices and rents to the income levels of residents in the same community, or within a larger region such as the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA. The Federal government has established an affordability threshold that measures whether or not a household can afford housing. Typically, a household should pay no more than 30 percent of their gross income for housing, although a slightly higher cost burden is allowed by the mortgage industry because of the tax advantages of homeownership. The following table compares the maximum housing price and rent that could be afforded by different income levels in Rancho Cucamonga. As discussed previously(Table HE-26),the average priced single-family home and condominium sell for $347,000306,600 and $177.000178;800, respectively. Since low and moderate income households could afford no more than $266,000 for a single-family home, any type of single-family dwelling and most condominiums would not be affordable at current sales prices. Apartments, single-family homes, and condominiums typically rent between $11050930 and$1�900h600 per month. Low and moderate income households can afford between $1,000 and $1,700 in rent per month,depending on the size of the unit and the number of bedrooms. Most existing apartments and home rentals are thus affordable to low and moderate income households. Table HE-28: Housing Affordability in Rancho Cucamonga • Income Levels Definition(Percent Maximum Maximum Maximum of County AMI) Household Income' I Affordable Price' Affordable Rent' Extremely Low Less than 30% $20,000 $41,000 $449 Very Low 31%to 50% $33,300 $88,000 $732 Low 51%to 80% $53,300 $164,000 $1,182 Moderate 81%to 120% $79,900 $266,000 $1,797 1. Maximum household Income is based on a family of 4 persons. Incomes are established by HUD 20132W9 Income Umits Summary. 2. Housing affordability assumes 10%down payment,30-year fixed loan at a 47%interest rate,standard housing costs(utility costs ranging from $250 to$400 per month),and that mortgage costs(interest,property tax,etc)are tax deductable. 3. Rental payment assumed at no more than 30%of income,after payment of utility costs(ranging from$50 to$200 per month). HOUSING PRESERVATION NEEDS California Government Code §65583(a)(9)(A-D) requires "(a)n analysis of existing assisted housing developments that are eligible to change from low-income housing uses during the next 10 years due to termination of subsidy contracts,mortgage payment, or expiration of restrictions on use." The study must include units at-risk during the next two five yeaFHousing Element update periods. The first We yeaF period extends from October 1.20134u4-4-,4995 to September 30. 2021'••^ 19 and the second period extends from October 1 202"••'�,�.y-=, '�'0 to September 30, 2029'•^e 30, 20&although only the first two years of the second Housing Element update period are within the 10-year time period. INVENTORY OF UNITS AT-RISK The inventory of affordable housing projects within Rancho Cucamonga is listed in the following table. This inventory includes all multiple-family units which are assisted under a variety of Federal,State,and/or local programs, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) programs, State and • I local bond programs,previously established RDA programs,and local programs,including but not limited to: in-lieu fees,density bonus,or direct assistance. The inventoried units are those eligible to change to market rate housing due to termination of subsidy contract, mortgage prepayment,or expiring use restrictions. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-31 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 /1 J (o The inventory was compiled by the Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department through discussions with the Housing successor Agency(previously the Rancho Cucamonga RDA),the County of San Bernardino CDH,the • California Debt Limit Allocation Committee(CDLAC),the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee(CTCAC), and a review of "Listing of Notices Received Pursuant to Government Code §65863.10 and §65863.11" prepared by the California Housing Partnership Corporation. Those units at-risk of converting to market rate prior to October 1, 202"••-.�241-5, were assisted by County of San Bernardino CDH with participation in the County's mortgage revenue bond program,State bond financing,and HUD;affordable units were restricted for periods of 30 to 40 years. The identified units were restricted through the property owner's participation with the County's bond program, and did not include the City's participation. Those units not at-risk of conversion to market rate after October 1,202144y 1, 2915 were restricted through regulatory agreements between owners and the Rancho Cucamonga RDA, with funding by 20 percent Set-Aside funds and CTCAC financing. Affordable units assisted by the RDA were restricted for a period up to 99 years. The level of assistance of these units is set to benefit low-income families earning 80 percent,or less,of the area median income for the San Bernardino-Riverside-Ontario MSA. • • City of Rancho Cucamonga I I HE-32 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 '�--1 Table HE-29:Subsidized Multi-Family Housing • Development Type Form of Assistance Subsidy v Units Subject to Status Terminatesz control Unks At-Risk of Conversion Parkview Place Apartments Mortgage Revenue valid until 10930 Terra Vista Parkway 91730 Family Bond bonds are 30 At Risk paidspld Mountain View Apartments Mortgage Revenue valid until 10935 Terra Vista Parkway 91730 Family bondsare 54 At RiskBond oaidseld Waterbrook Apartments Mortgage Revenue valid until Family 10400 Arrow Route,91730 Bond bonds are 76 At-Risk pai-dsold Sycamore Terrace Mortgage Revenue Valid until 10855 Terra Vista Parkway 91730 Family Bond bondsare 26 At Risk gkidseld Evergreen Apartments Mortgage Revenue Valid until Family bonds are 79 At Risk 10730 Church Street,91730 Bond paidseld Subtotal-Units At-Risk: 265 Units Not At-Risk of Conversion Villa Pacifica 9635 Base Line Road,91730 Senior RDA Set-Aside 2027 158 Not at Risk Villa Del Norte 9997 Feron Boulevard,91730 Family RDA Set-Aside 2051 87 Not at Risk Heritage Pointe 3590 Mahren Avenue,91730 Senior RDA Set-Aside 2056 48 Not at Risk Lass 9775s Main Street,91730 Family RDA Set-Aside 2086 14 Not at Risk • Olen Jones Senior Apartments Senior RDA Set-Aside,7125 Amethyst Avenue HOME,&CTCAC 2092 96 Not at Risk Rancho Verde Expansion 8837 Grove Avenue,91730 Family RDA Set-Aside 2104 40 Not at Risk Sunset Heights 6230 Haven Avenue,91737 Family RDA Set-Aside 2104 116 Not at Risk Pepperwood Apartments 9055 Foothill Boulevard,91730 Family RDA Set-Aside 2105 228 Not at Risk Rancho Verde Village 8837 Grove Avenue,91730 Family RDA Set-Aside 2106 104 Not at Risk Sycamore Springs Apartments Family RDA Set-Aside 2106 96 Not at Risk 7127 Archibald Avenue,91701 Monterey Village Apartments Family RDA Set-Aside 2106 110 Not at Risk 10244 Arrow Route,91730 Mountainside Apartments 9181 Foothill Boulevard,91730 Family RDA Set-Aside 2106 188 Not at Risk San Sevaine Villas Family RDA Set-Aside& 2107 223 Not at Risk Foothill Boulevard,91739 CTCAC Rancho Workforce Housing Family RDA Set-Aside& 2107 131 Not at Risk Foothill Boulevard,91730 CTCAC Subtotal-Units Not At-Risk: 1,639 Total Subsidized Mufti-Family Units 1,904 1. Heritage Park Apartments previously subsidized 48 units through the County Mortgage Revenue Bond program. This affordability covenant expired on January 1,2005. 2. The affordability covenant for Parkview Place and Mountain View Apartment terminated on 1/1/2007,Waterbrook Apartments on 1/1/2008, Sycamore Terrace on 1/1/2009,and Evergreen Apartments on 9/1/2010;however,the covenants will be enforced until the bonds securing them are oaids". 3. The RDA-CU:rently as affordability covenants in place on 7786 single-family units through the RDA's First Time Homebuyer program • (including 6 acouired using NSP funds)and 48 single family units through the NHDC First-Time Homebuyer program. Combined with the City And County totals above results in 2 0292;038 subsidized units. Source:Rancho Cucamonga Housing SuccessorgedevelaeM Agency,County of San Bernardino Department of Community Development and Housing(CDH),California Debt Limit Allocation Committee(CDLAC),California Tax Credit Allocation Committee ICTCAC) City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-33 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 q r PRESERVING OR REPLACING UNITS AT-RISK The following discussion examines the cost of preserving units at-risk and the cost of producing new rental • units comparable in size and rent levels as replacement for units which convert to market rate. The discussion also includes a comparison of the costs of replacement and new production. Preservation Costs The cost of preserving units includes purchase costs, any rehabilitation costs, and the costs of on-going maintenance. The age,condition,and maintenance record of housing playa major role in rehabilitation and maintenance costs. The subject units range in age from those that were newly constructed to those that were 20 to 30 years old;all units are well maintained. The accepted standard for major rehabilitation is 30 years or more. Based upon this standard,and based upon the good condition of the projects, it is unlikely than any major rehabilitation would be required in the next tenfwe years. Thus,rehabilitation costs for the projects are considered negligible. Maintenance costs are likely to be low for all projects given their young age; therefore, building income should cover maintenance costs. Within the City there are a total of 119044 subsidized multiple-family housing units. This includes 265 units at-risk of converting to market rate,and 1J6394-, 44 units not at-risk of conversion. Discussions with the County of San Bernardino CDH indicate that of those units at-risk of conversion to market rate, the subsidy agreements maintaining the affordability on a11486 Elf th 265 units at risk have expired;;however, the mortgage revenue bonds have not been paid off. Although the subsidy agreements may have expired, the mortgage revenue bonds are still valid and the County of San Bernardino CDH is maintaining the affordability of those units as long as the bonds are valid. To maintain the affordability of those affected units, the property owner would have to renew the mortgage revenue bonds, and pay the County administrative fee for each bond. • Based upon a review of assessed values and comparable sales, the average per unit market value of the existing units is estimated to be$77,000 per unit. During 1993-1994 program year,the RDA conserved 46 units at-risk with a loan of $3,750,000, or approximately $81,522 per conserved unit and assisted the acquisition of 104 restricted,affordable units with a loan of$4,888,500,or$47,000 per unit. Most recently, in 2005 the RDA assisted in the acquisition and conservation of 117 units with a loan of$9,000,000, or $76,923 per unit;however,total acquisition costs were$17,556,034 or$150,051 per unit,supplemented by aprivateloan. Therefore,in actuality the RDA has-effectively provided roughly 50percent ofthe funding for the conservation or acquisition of restricted, affordable units at an estimated current average cost of $150,000 per unit. The following table lists the estimated market value of units at-risk for each project with units at-risk prior to 202124175. Table HE-30: Estimated Market Value of Units At-Risk Project Restricted Units Estimated Market Value of At- Risk Units Parkview Place Apartments* 30 $4,650,000 Mountain View Apartments* 54 $8,100,000 Waterbrook Apartments 76 $11,400,000 Sycamore Terrace Apartments* 26 $3,900,000 Evergreen Apartments` 79 $11,850,000 Total 265 $39,900,000 Source:Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department,"-Projects are located within the RDA Project Area Replacement Costs • The cost of developing new housing depends upon a variety of factors including,but not limited to,density, number of bedrooms, location, land costs, and type of construction. In general, land costs in Southern City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-34 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 b- L o� • California are quite high. Unit replacement cost provides a range of cost estimates depending on unit size for multi-family rental housing. Based on the range shown, it would cost approximately $257,892 to construct one new multiple-family housing unit. As an example,in 2008 the RDA entered into a participation agreement for$27,600,000 for construction of the Rancho Workforce Housing multi-family housing complex at$166,265 per unit; however, total development costs for this project amount to $45,663,320, a cost of $275,080 per unit. For the identified 265 units at-risk, new construction would range between$68.4 million and$74.7 million total cost to replace all the units at risk of conversion to market rate prior to 20212414. The capital required varies from a State or Federal insured mortgage of 5 percent of project value to a conservative private lending requirement of 30 percent of project value. Therefore, in theory,a capital investment of between $4.03 million and $24.2 million would be required; at 100 percent funding up to $74.7 million would be required. Table HE-31: Unit Replacement Cost Multi-Family Residential Units Cost Per Unit Cost Per Unit (based on residential land) (based on commercial land) Land Acquisition $36,092 $59,864 Fees/Permits&Studies $33,433 $33,433 Direct Construction Costs $151,220 $151,220 Indirect Construction Costs $19,474 $19,474 Rent—Up/Marketing $4,302 $4,302 Financing Costs $13,371 $13,371 Total Development Cost $257,892 $281,664 NOTES:Land cost is estimated at$11.60 per square foot to acquire a 5 acre residentially zoned site and$19.24 to acquire a commercially zoned site. • The project provides 70 units(at 14 du/ac)and 1 DDD square feet per unit. Source:Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Preservation vs.Replacement Preservation of units at-risk is more effective than new construction. The preservation of existing units is estimated to cost approximately$150,000 per unit as the construction of new residential units is estimated to be approximately$257,892 per unit. At these rates, 1.7 units could be preserved for the development of each new unit. Overall,the RDA has participated in the conservation of 670 affordable units, citywide. Table HE-32:Affordable Units Project Total Units Conserved Units Sycamore Springs 240 96 Mountainside Apartments 384 192 Monterey Village Apartments 224 112 Rancho Verde Apartments 288 144 Heritage Pointe Senior Apartments 49 49 Woodhaven Apartments 117 117 Total 1,302 710 Source:Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Other factors also make the preservation of units at-risk preferable to new development. Consistent with the General Plan, the existing units are scattered throughout market rate housing available in the community. Existing units have been accepted in the neighborhoods where they exist;City policy directs that affordable housing be dispersed throughout the City so affordable units are not concentrated in any one area. Because the 265 units at-risk are already integrated into the community,preservation is preferred over • replacement. City of Rancho Cucamonga f) j HE-35 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 AVAILABLE RESOURCES Resources for preserving or replacing units at-risk include public and private agencies. Funding sources are • the primary resource for conservation and are summarized below: • Owner refinancing as allowed under terms of the County's bond program; • Owner refinancing under a City bond program; • Sale to non-profit entities with the interest and ability to purchase and/or manage affordable housing units; and • Sale to public entities with the interest and ability to purchase and/or manage affordable housing units_; Previous RDA resources available for the preservation or replacement of units at-risk also included: • RDA funding to purchase,or assist in purchase of existing units, or to develop replacement units;and • RDA investment in projects that have affordable units in exchange for preservation of affordability restrictions. County of San Bernardino Bond Program On a case-by-case basis, the County of San Bernardino bond programs have structured their regulatory agreement to permit refinancing with an extension of the term of affordability for the conservation of affordable housing. Current low interest rates make refinancing a viable option;where this option exists, it should be encouraged. City Bond Program When the City reached a population of 50,000 it exercised its option to directly receive State and Federal grants,including CDBG funding. By becoming an"entitlement city,"Rancho Cucamonga became ineligible to participate in the County's multiple-family bond program for the development of affordable housing. • However, the City gained the right to institute a local bond-financing program. Bond programs can be instituted on a project-by-project basis. This option is typically used as a leveraging strategy in conjunction with private financing. It is contingent upon the availability of State and Federal funds. Private Non-Profit Agencies Two non-profit agencies previouslvare workeding with the RDA to construct,purchase,and/or manage low income housing units. Other nonprofit agencies are expected to express interest and work with the City on affordable housing development. National Community Renaissance (National CORE) (previously Southern California Housing Development Corporation): This organization was incorporated in 1992 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining,and managing housing units for low-income households. Their office is located at 9065 Haven Avenue, Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, National CORE, with assistance from the RDA, acquired 6 apartment complexes with a total of 1,302 total units and 710 held as affordable. The complexes include:Sycamore Springs Apartments(96 of 240 units), Mountainside Apartments(192 of 384 units), Monterey Village Apartments (112 of 224 units),and Rancho Verde Village Apartments (144 of 288 units), Heritage Pointe Senior Apartments (49 of 49 units), and Woodhaven Apartments (117 of 117 units). The RDA 4a,,-committed $1.8 million a year for 30 years to National CORE for the acquisition of affordable housing. National CORE,with funding commitments from the RDA, is also working in partnership with the NHDC. Northtown Housing Development Corporation (NHDCI: The RDA assisted members of the Northtown neighborhood with the formation of a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 1993. The purpose of the organization is to • establish, maintain,and operate housing units for low-income households in the Northtown Neighborhood of Rancho Cucamonga. Their office is located at 8599 Haven Avenue, Suite 205, Rancho Cucamonga, CA City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-36 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 O- Is • 91730. In 1994 the NHDC developed Villa del Norte, an 88-unit family apartment complex located at 9901 Feron Boulevard. In 2004 the NHDC developed the Olen Jones Senior Apartment Community,a 96-unit low income senior apartment complex located at 7125 Amethyst Avenue. In I)PrF--.:,;x: 20087 the NHDC developed•^^ ^a^n"i•'^—^^•s`^-the San Sevaine Villas,a 225-unit(100 percent affordable)multi-family housing complex located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and East Avenuei these Units aFe Workforce Homebuilders: This organization incorporated in 2005, with the purpose of establishing, maintaining,and operating housing units for lower-income households. Their office is located at 8300 Utica Avenue, Suite 173, Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730. In February 2008 Workforce Homebuilders,in a joint venture with National CORE,obtained entitlements for the Rancho Workforce Housing multi-family housing complex,a 166-unit(80 percent affordable),located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Center Avenue;these units^F^^• FFentl •unde'^^^ LINC Housing: Since 1984, LINC Housing has had a hand in building more than 6,000 affordable homes throughout California. LINC provides housing for people underserved by the marketplace. Their office is located at 110 Pine Avenue, Suite 500, Long Beach, CA 90802. LINC worked with the City to acquire and rehabilitate the 228-unit Pepperwood Apartments located at 9055 Foothill Boulevard. Public Agencies Due both to the high cost of purchasing and developing housing and the limitations on use of funds, financing for preserving, replacing, and/or maintaining units at-risk will likely-have to include multiple sources. The following funding sources have been identified for use in purchasing the units at-risk in Rancho • Cucamonga. It should be noted that new funding sources will become available over time and that the following discussion does not represent an exhaustive inventory of funding sources. Ranche Cueameirlea Redeve'eeirnent Agg-9ge(BPA)�State law(Wealth and Safety Gede§33334.2(a))Fe . Feplaeemept Of WA44 At Fog,( County of San Bernardino Department of Community Development and Housing (CDH): Because the City elected to become an "entitlement city,"County sponsored bond funding is not available to development projects within the City. Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB): The HACSB serves as the local Housing Authority and currently operates over 5,000 Section 8 housing units and has developed,or is in the process of developing,approximately 151 affordable units. HACSB currently owns 16 single-family homes within the City and rents them to qualified households at affordable rents. State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): HCD's Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)provides loans for the rehabilitation and new construction of affordable multi-family rental housing, and the preservation of existing subsidized housing that may otherwise convert to market rate. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD):Subjectto annual appropriations,HUD provides financial incentives necessary for acquisition of Federally subsidized, at-risk projects by non-profit organizations, tenants, and local governments. • HUD incentives include the following: • Project-based Section 8 contracts,for example,providing subsidy for rents set at levels high enough to provide an 8 percent return to owners who retain the project. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-37 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • Grants to non-profit buyers that would fill any gap between fair market rent or local market rent (whichever is higher)and allowable rents. • • Mortgage insurance both for equity take-out loans and acquisition loans. Insured equity take-out loans are limited to 70 percent of equity, while acquisition loans are available at 95 percent of equity. Community Development Block Grant(CDB§):Through the CDBG program, HUD provides grants and loans to local governments for funding a wide range of community development activities. CDBG resources are limited. Available funds are committed to neighborhood preservation and rehabilitation of existing single- family housing stock for low-income homeowners. The City's CDBG allocation for fiscal year 2012-20132999 = is $804,43 ',^ � which is a 27.08 percent reduction over the past two program years (and additional reductions are anticipated for the 2013 program year). In 2012, theThe City committed approximately 59.6424 percent($480,0564588)to existing owner-occupied rehabilitation programs. The remaining funds were programmed for capital improvements that benefit lower income persons, public services benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, and administrative costs. CDBG funds are not available, or directly applicable, at this time for the conservation of units at-risk. Feplaeement of units At Fisk of 69nver54en to market rate The "' WPRtiged WRits at ^•k Fe a m: a48Fdable housingset agiFIP f'-'Rd w"I total EIPPIP19)(imately$99.8 FAilliOR fEHF the peFied july 1,2998,thF On a Ease by case lamig RDA.fi-IRSIS 4AW1 GRlRtiR1_lP tO hP --;Pd feF eenseFvatien ef WRits at Fisk. QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES The goal of the City is to conserve all restricted, affordable units at-risk of conversion to market rate. • Consistent with the City's goal,the objective of this study is the conservation of all 265 fetal-units at-risk of converting to market rate. This ineludes 186 un.ts ........ee . ly , 209% and 30 2910 ,_H 79 unot. betweeR 4wly 1,2044,aREI june 30, 2015. GeRsisteRtwith the WeUSiRe PFOGIU134013A Plan,the RPA assumes th REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS Previous sections of this Housing Element discuss existing housing needs of residents, including special housing needs. This section analyzes the need for housing production to accommodate the projected growth of both population and housing within Rancho Cucamonga. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT Every eight4ve years, California law requires cities to plan to accommodate population and employment growth in their community through the implementation of responsive housing policies and programs. To assist in that effort HCD provides each regional Council of Governments(COGs)its share of the statewide housing need. In turn,all COGS, including the Southern California Association of Governments(SCAG),are required to determine the portion allocated to each jurisdiction in their region; this allocation process is referred to as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). All local governments, including Rancho Cucamonga, are required to set aside sufficient land, adopt programs, and provide funding(to the extent feasible), to facilitate and encourage housing production commensurate with that housing need. The RHNA established a total housing construction need for the City, which is comprised of three factors, including the number of housing units needed to accommodate future population and employment growth, an allowance for the replacement of any housing units demolished and normal vacancy rates, and • establishing a fair share allocation by different affordability levels. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-38 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Population and Employment Growth • I In 20122004,SCAG adopted their Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strateg (RTP SCS), which included a regional growth forecast, which is utilized to plan for transportation improvements throughout the planning area based on projected growth patterns. Rancho Cucamonga's housing need is based on SCAG's regional growth forecast adopted in the RTP SCS. The household growth component is determined by calculating the expected population growth that will occur in Rancho Cucamonga from 20132006 to 20212814 and factoring in the expected employment growth that will occur within the region. The majority of the population growth will occur as a resultof housing development projects occurring in the Etiwanda and Etiwanda North areas,as well as infill within existing residential neighborhoods. Job growth is an important factor because it can place an additional demand for new housing. SCAG projects that Rancho Cucamonga's job base will increase by approximately 34,000 jobs over the next 20 years. Vacancy and Demolition The RHNA goal for new construction within Rancho Cucamonga incorporates additional units to accommodate two factors in the housing market:housing vacancy and housing demolition. This"fair share" allocation concept seeks to ensure that each jurisdiction accepts responsibility for housing needs, not only for its resident population, but also for the jurisdiction's projected share of regional housing growth across all income categories. Regional growth needs are defined as the number of units that would have to be added in each jurisdiction to accommodate the forecasted number of households,as well as the number of units that would have to be added to compensate for any anticipated housing demolition or changes in the vacancy rate to achieve an "ideal"vacancy rate for the City. The vacancy factor is important as the housing market needs to have a certain number of vacant units to • allow for sufficient choices. This helps maintain rents and prices at adequate rates,as too low of a vacancy rate encourages spikes in prices,and also encourages property owners to maintain and repair their property, helping provide stability to housing prices. The RHNA goal also adjusts the construction need goal based on a need to replace units lostfrom residential use. This can include housing units lost through demolition,changes to other nonresidential land uses, loss through fire, or other natural causes. SLAG adjusts the City's housing production goals by a standard replacement factor which is based on the historical rate of units lost to demolition in each community. RHNA Fair Share The RHNA allocates to cities and counties within the SCAG region their"fair share"of the regions'projected housing need by household income group for the planning period. Rancho Cucamonga's construction need represents the total construction need to accommodate the expected increases in population and employment growth. For this Housing Element update,Rancho Cucamonga is allocated a RHNAof8481282 housing units. The City must ensure the availability of residential sites at adequate densities and appropriate development standards to accommodate the housing units shown in the following table. Table HE-33: Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), 1 1 20142006 to 10 1 2021201-4 Household Income Levels Definition RHNA 3 Units Built or Approved (Percent of AMI)1a Remaining Need Very Low Income Less than 50% 209317 24.524-2% Low-Income 51 to 80% 141216 17.146-.8% Moderate-Income 81%to 120% 158245 18.7434% Above Moderate Income Over 120% 340504 39.833x% 191 Total 848417482 100.0% 12. AMI—Area Median Incomeforthe Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA 23. Pursuant to AB 2634,cities must project the number of extremely low income households(0-30%AMI)or assume 50 percent of the very low City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-39 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 "4+I income allocation.As shown in Table 13,extremely low income households constitute 46.949-4 percent of the very low income group.Therefore, the City's RHNA of ZQ2344 very low income units can be split between 98356(46 949-4%)extremely low and 111464 very low income units. • Source: SLAG, • • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-40 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • HOUSING CONSTRAINTS The issue of housing constraints refers to land use regulations, housing policies and programs, zoning designations, and other factors that may influence the price and availability of housing opportunities in Rancho Cucamonga. These housing constraints may increase the cost of housing,or may render residential construction economically infeasible for developers. Additionally, constraints to housing production significantly impact lower income households and those with special needs. GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS California Government Code §65583(a)(5) requires "[a]n analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all incomes levels, ... including land use controls, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures." LAND USE POLICIES The General Plan Land Use element establishes the allowable land uses in Rancho Cucamonga;these land use categories are then implemented through development standards contained in the Development Code. Land use categories are provided to guide the development,intensity,or density ofallowable development, and the permitted uses of land. The General Plan sets forth six primary residential land use categories and one mixed use residential-commercial land use category. The Development Code implements the General Plan by establishing specific criteria for land development within each land use designation. These development criteria include, among others, building set back, height, parking, and land uses for each land use designation. • Table HE-34:General Plan Designations and Development Code Districts General Plan Development Density Allowable Residential Uses Land Use Code Land Use (Dwelling Units Designation District per Acre) Very Low VL 0.1 to 2 du/ac Accommodates very low density single-family detached homes,with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. Low L 2 to 4 du/ac Accommodates low density single-family detached homes, with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet Low Medium LM 4 to 8 du/ac Accommodates low-medium density single-family detached homes,single-family attached homes,or multiple-family uses (i.e.,apartments,townhomes,and condominiums). Medium M 8 to 14 du/ac Accommodates medium density multiple-family uses (i.e.,apartments,townhomes,and condominiums). Medium High MH 14 to 24 du/ac Accommodates medium high density multiple-family uses (i.e.,a artments,townhomes,and condominiums). High H 24 to 30 du/ac Accommodates high density multiple-family uses (i.e.,apartments,townhomes,and condominiums). Mixed Use MU 84 to 30 du/ac Accommodates a mix of residential and non-residential uses, with development regulations that ensure compatibility with nearby lower density residential development, as well as internal compatibility among varying uses. 1. The overall density of each development proposal must by itself fall within the applicable density range-a development that falls below the minimum density cannot be offset by another development that exceeds the maximum density. 2 Excluding land necessary for secondary and arterial streets Source:Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department • HOUSING POLICIES The following analysis of land use controls includes a discussion of residential land use categories, City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-dl 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 performance standard criteria, environmental assessment requirements, design criteria, specific plan designations, development standards, and annexation potential. The City's land use controls establish • conditions necessary to achieve the health, safety and general welfare of its residents, and provide for maintenance and development for housing available to all income levels. Residential Land Use Categories The General Plan Land Use element designates particular areas within the City for residential development. In identifying areas suitable for residential development the General Plan establishes six residential density categories and one mixed use residential-commercial land use category that are "intended to maximize public safety,achieve high quality site planning and design,retain significant natural resources,and ensure compatibility between uses." These residential densities permit both single-family and multiple-family housing development. Table HE-35: Permitted Housing Types by Land Use District Housing Type Very Low Low- Medium Medium High Mixed Low Medium -High Use Single-Family Detached P P P P NP NP P Single-Family Attached(2=to 4-plex) NP NP P P P P P Multiple-Family Dwellings NP NP P P P P P Second Dwelling Unit P P P NP NP NP NP Mobile Home Units NP P P P P P P Mobile Home Parks C C C C C C C 1. P=Designates a use permitted by right/C=Designates a conditionally permitted use/NP=Designates a prohibited use. 2 Permitted in conjunction with optional development standards Source: Rancho Cucamonga General Plan and Rancho Cucamonga Development Code. Conventional Housing • The City of Rancho Cucamonga allows conventional single-and multiple-family housing in a wide variety of residential zones. Single-family housing is permitted in four residential zones and provides a density range of 0.1 to 14 dwelling units per gross acre; the density range for single-family attached and multiple-family dwellings is 4 to 30 dwelling units per acre. The General Plan also allows residential development in two of its open space categories:Hillside Residential and Open Space. After environmental impacts are determined and mitigated, the Hillside Residential designation permits up to 2 dwelling units per acre. The Open Space designation identifies areas where land is to remain essentially open,but up to 1 dwelling unit per 10 acres is permitted. The remaining open space categories arey4S designated as Flood Control/Utility corridor and Conservation, and no residential development is permitted under*isthese designations. Requirements for residential development are contained in the Development Code, two Community Plans (Terra Vista and Victoria), and two three Specific Plans (Etiwanda, Etiwanda North, and Rancho Etiwanda). A third Community Plan (Caryn) was incorporated into the Development Code along with a commercial and industrial specific plan. Residential zoning categories and densities throughout are consistent with the City's General Plan. The basic development standards contained in these plans are generally consistent; however,they have been tailored to meet the specific needs identified within each of the community planning areas. Mixed-Use Housing Mixed use residential development is permitted within the Mixed Use District. A mixed use development means an area of development that contains both residential and commercial(i.e., retail and office) land • uses and is typically located along major boulevards(e.g., Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue). Mixed use developments are often utilized as a buffer between more intense and less intense land uses. A mixed use City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-42 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,20132,2-C—' development can include multi-story buildings where the first floor is dedicated to commercial land uses and • the upper stories contain residential uses;however,mixed use development can also include parcels where commercial developments are located along the major street and residential uses are located behind or adjacent to the commercial use. Second Dwelling Units Second dwelling units can provide an important source of affordable housingfor persons and families of low and moderate income. In 2003 Rancho Cucamonga adopted code requirements relative to second dwelling units identifying that these units are permitted subject to certain design and development standards. To assist in informing the public of these standards,the City prepared a public information handout identifying the purpose, permitted zone,and applicable development standards relative to the placementthese units. Rancho Cucamonga permits second units on lots zoned for single-family uses and all second units must meet the general standards of the zoning district for the lot,including density,setback,design,architectural style (i.e.,materials,colors, roofing,scale,surface treatment,and architectural details)of the primary residence, and must meet current building codes. A second unit is approved ministerially as a by-right use provided the following criteria are met:the lot contains an existing single-family residence,the unit maybe constructed as an accessory building or attached to the primary residence,and is not for sale but for rental purposes only or by use of an immediate family member. A second unit may be established on lots that are a minimum of 10,000 square feet;the unit shall not exceed 640 square feet if the lot is less than 20,000 square feet and 950 square feet if the lot is greater than 20,000 square feet. Additionally,the second unit is limited to one story, shall have its own entrance separate from the primary residence,and shall provide one enclosed parking space per unit. Since the adoption of these second unit provisions,the City has had several inquiries regarding second units, • but only 1 second unit has been built during the past three years. Mobile Home Parks and Manufactured Housing The City permits mobile home units in all residential districts, except the Very Low Residential District, subject to the same property development standards and permitting process as a single-family detached home. The Rancho Cucamonga Development Code broadly defines mobile homes to include"a moveable or transportable vehicle,other than a motor vehicle, having no permanent foundation other than jacks,piers, wheels,or skirting,designed as a permanent structure intended for occupancy and designed for subsequent or repeated relocation." The placement of a mobile home unit includes the following criteria:the unit must be placed on a permanent foundation, the unit must be certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act of 1974, and the placement is subject to Design Review Committee review to determine 1)the design of the unit is similar in character and appearance to other buildings in the area and 2)all development standards (i.e., setback, height, lot coverage) of the base district apply. Mobile home parks are permitted in all residential districts subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and the placement of those units must meet all development standards of the base district. These standards will allow for the efficient use of the lot to accommodate the maximum number of mobile home units while providing sufficient room for amenities such as open space and utilities. California Government Code 465852.3 generally states that a city shall allow the installation of manufactured homes certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and SafetyStandards Act of 1974 on all lots zoned for single-family residential dwellings. Essentially, a city may not require an administrative permit, planning or development process, or other discretionary requirement that is not imposed on a conventional single-family dwelling. Because the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code does not define a • manufactured home, but does define a mobile home,manufactured housing could inadvertently be placed into the wrong category inconsistent with State law. This creates the potential for confusion as to whether certain uses can or cannot be permitted, whether design regulations can be required, and creates a City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-43 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �� constraint to the provision of such housing. The Housing Plan spee4 es a p peg FaRR te The 2012 Development Code Update defined and distinguished manufactured housing from mobile homes,set forth appropriate • architectural guidelines, and defined the process for approving or disapproving the installation of manufactured housing. Residential Care Facilities California law states that disabled persons,children,and adults who require supervised care are entitled to live in normal residential settings and preempts cities from imposing many regulations on community care facilities. California Health and Safety Code§1500,Etseq.,establishes that group homes serving six or fewer persons be: 1)treated the same as any other residential use,2)allowed by right in all residential zones,and 3) be subject to the same development standards,fees,taxes,and permit procedures as those imposed on the same type of housing in the same zone. Rancho Cucamonga allows State-licensed residential care facilities serving six or fewer persons by right in all residential zones. In compliance with State law,these facilities are treated like any other residential use in the same single-family or multiple-family residential zones. The City also permits residential care facilities serving seven or more residents in the Low Medium,, Medium, Medium High, and High residential districts subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The Development Code provides a clear definition of residential care facility, but does not distinguish between a board and care home, sober living facility, or housing for homeless people, nor does it provide guidance regarding how to permit or regulate these facilities in a manner compatible with residential neighborhoods. As a result,some facilities could be unduly denied permission to locate in Rancho Cucamonga while others could be allowed by right, even in cases where the City actually has the authority to impose reasonable regulations. teThe 2012 Development Code Update defined residential care facilities consistent with State law and • specifedy eFa#*FFN the permitting processes required for these uses under State law. This will-ensures that licensed facilities are appropriately permitted in a manner consistent with the Government Code and fair housing law. The Housing Element could also specify an additional program for facilities not licensed or regulated by the State of California or those in which the City can exercise greater discretionary authority. These include board and care/rooming facilities, parolee homes, transitional housing, and other such uses. This type of program will clearly specify the zoning and permitting requirements for such uses and ensure that the City can exercise appropriate regulatory oversight within the parameters of fair housing law. Emergency Shelters Emergency shelters are the first step in a continuum of care and provide shelter to families and/or individuals on a limited short-term basis. The Development Code defines emergency shelters as"short-term accommodations on o first-come,first serve basis, with no guaranteed bed fora subsequent night." Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), codified at Government Code§65583,was enacted by the State Legislature in 2007 to address the States growing problem of homelessness. SB 2 requires local governments to identify one or more zoning categories that allow emergency shelters without a Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary permit. Cities may apply limited conditions to the approval of ministerial permits for emergency shelters,however,the identified zone must have sufficient capacityto accommodate the shelter need, and at a minimum provide capacity for at least one year-round shelter. Permit processing, development, and management standards for emergency shelters must be objective and facilitate the development of, or conversion to, such use. As previously discussed in the Housing Needs Assessment, • Rancho Cucamonga has an estimated 122 homeless people, based on a homeless count conducted by the San Bernardino County Homeless Census and Survey. This count includes 48 individuals, 14 people in City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-44 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 tz:? �_3 • families, and 60 people in cars/RV's/vans; the sheltered count included only the 14 people in families. Rancho Cucamonga currently permits emergency shelters in the General Commercial District eitymele)and General Industrial iRd -OF al districts(GeRL•a' !RdbiStFial^"•'",` baFeas ', 9, ", and -54, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, but not within any residential districts; however, even with these provisions there are no emergency shelters located within the City. The City will amend the Development Code within one year of adoption of the Housing Element to specifically identify emergency shelters as a permitted use in the General Commercial (GC) District, as well as establish procedures and development standards(i.e., maximum number of beds,provisions for onsite management,length of stay, off-street parking based on demonstrated need, proximity of other shelters, and security)to facilitate the creation of emergency shelters. Properties in the GC District are generally located throughout the City and include locations at the intersections of Base Line Road and Amethyst Avenue, Haven Avenue and Foothill Boulevard,Arrow Route between Hermosa Avenue and Archibald Avenue,Grove Avenue between Arrow Route and 9th Street,and Beech Avenue at the 1-15 Freeway. The GC District does not permit residential land uses, but does permit, either by right or subject to a Conditional Use Permit, a wide variety of commercial, professional services (medical and dental), hospitals, and transportation facilities. These uses are compatible with emergency shelter land uses and provide necessary supportive services for the homeless population,particularly those with special medical and health care needs. The GC District is characterized by a mix of small(less than 1 acre), medium (1 to 5 acres),and large(over 5 acres) sized parcels. The GC District contains 470 acres, 330 of which are developed with a variety of commercial developments,and some properties are underutilized and suitable for renovation/conversion to an emergency shelter. The GC District includes 140 acres of vacant land on 96 parcels, with an average • parcel size of 63,565 square feet(this includes 77 parcels under 1 acre,12 parcels between 1 to 5 acres,and 7 parcels in excess of 5 acres). This broad variety of parcel sizes and land use intensities provides excellent flexibility and therefore numerous options to parties interested in operating emergency shelters. The City has an identified unsheltered homeless population of 108 persons(122 total homeless minus 14 sheltered equals 108 unsheltered). The GC District has adequate capacity to accommodate this homeless population either in one large shelter or several small shelters. Transitional Housing Transitional housing facilities are designed to accommodate homeless individuals and families for a longer stay than in emergency shelters, as the residents stabilize their lives. California Health and Safety Code §50675.2 defines"transitional housing"and"transitional housing development"as buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months. Residents of transitional housing are usually connected to supportive services designed to assist the homeless in achieving greater economic independence and a permanent and stable living situation. Transitional housing may take several forms, including group quarters, single-family homes, and multi-family housing, and typically offers case management and supportive services to help return people to independent living. GUFFentlyPreviously,the Development Code defined&transitional housing as uses that allow for an extended stay (longer than an immediate need for housing) and provides support services for the occupants (i.e., medical aid, employment, and housing counseling), but does not permit the establishment of transitional housing uses within the City. In 2012,the City amended its Development • oto permit transitional housing facilities serving six or fewer clients by right in all residential districts. The Development Code vAlLwas also be-amended to differentiate transitional housing provided as group quarters versus transitional housing provided as multi-family housing developments. Where transitional housing facilities operate as group quarters assisting up to six residents,such uses arewill City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-45 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 Sf be permitted as residential care€aPiIitieshomes,and where transitional housing facilities operate as multi- family housing developments, such uses arewill be permitted where multi-family housing is permitted. • Supportive Housing Supportive housing is affordable housing with onsite or offsite services that help a person or family with multiple barriers to employment and housing stability. Supportive housing is a link between housing providers and social services for the homeless,people with disabilities,and a variety of other special needs populations. California Health and Safety Code§50675.14 defines"supportive housing"as housing with no limit on length of stay,that is occupied by the target population(i.e., persons with low incomes having one or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health conditions, or individuals eligible for services provided under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act), and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status,and maximizing his or her ability to live and,when possible,work in the community. F•e�-the Qty'6The 2012 Development Code Update does Re included updates to address supportive housing. Similar to transitional housing, supportive housing can take several forms, including group quarters, single-family homes, and multi-family housing complexes. The Development Code will bewas amended to permit supportive housing facilities serving six or fewer residents by right in all residential districts. The City will aka ampFidfurther amended the Development Code to differentiate supportive housing in the form of group quarters versus multi-family housing developments. Where supportive housing facilities operate as group quarters assisting up to six residents,such uses arewill hp permitted as residential care fae4itieshomes,and where supportive housing facilities operate as multi-family housing developments, such uses arewi{l be permitted where multi-family housing is permitted. Single-Room Occupancy • Single-Room Occupancy(SRO) units provide affordable housing opportunities for certain segments of the community such as, seniors, students, and single workers and are intended for occupancy by a single individual. They are distinct from a studio apartment or efficiency unit,in that a studio apartment is a one- room unit that must contain a kitchen and bathroom. To address this potential housing need the City will aM,:Qthe amended the Development Code in 2012 to facilitate the provision of SRO units consistent with SB 2. SRO units will permitted in the Medium (M) Residential District, Medium-High (MH)Residential District, High(H)Residential District,and Mixed-Use(MU)Districts as a use in eeRjwReti" Conditions of approval for SRO units will relate to the performance characteristics of a proposed facility,such as parking,security,management,availability of public transportation, and access to commercial land uses. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Performance Standard Criteria The Development Code, as well as any applicable specific plans, utilizes a performance standard of development through a use of density ranges. The density achieved is based on an analysis of environmental constraints and design criteria (i.e.,setback, lot coverage, parking, and landscaping). Environmental Assessment Requirements An environmental assessment is required for each development project. The site-specific assessment is tiered from the Master Environmental Assessment (MEA) that was prepared for the 2000 update of the General Plan. (A new environmental assessment is being prepared for the 2010 update of the General Plan. Any new information that becomes available prior to certification of the new environmental assessment will • be considered in the drafting of this Housing Element). For instance, the City's Hillside Development Regulations were enacted to address grading and design issues on parcels with slope issues. In most City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-46 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 [�tC instances, these instruments clearly set the environmental constraints on the site, including the potential • maximum density,and serve to expedite development. Where additional site-specific information is needed, special studies are requested. Design Criteria Design criteria are established under the Basic and Optional Development Standards. A subdivision designed to meet the City's Basic Development Standards will be permitted to develop at densities that are at the lower end of the density range appropriate to the zone, but within the limits of the Basic Development Standards. In order to qualify for the Optional Development Standards, a developer may provide such features as a larger percentage of open space, more than the minimum requirement for landscaping, and more than the minimum requirement for recreational facilities. Such projects will be allowed to develop at the higher end of the density range appropriate to the zone. Further,under the Optional Standards,many of the basic development requirements such as setbacks and lot coverage may be reduced to accommodate projects at higher densities. Specific Plan Designations Standards for the Terra Vista and Victoria planned communities are more innovative than those contained in the Development Code. For example, cluster development is automatically assumed in the higher density categories, but in the planned communities it is also allowed in the Low-Medium and Medium residential categories. Both plans were designed to allow flexibility in trading densities among different areas within each plan without requiring a General Plan Amendment,as long as the maximum density permitted by the plan is not exceeded. Both plans permit each residential land use designation to be stepped up or down one category,except for the Medium residential category that allows two steps up,to either the Medium-High or High density range. • The Etiwanda Specific Plan(ESP)and Etiwanda North Specific Plan(ENSP)are designed to reflect the unique community character within each of these planning areas. The ENSP primarily serves as a pre-zone for the City's Sphere-of-Influence. Rural character is a dominant feature of the historic Etiwanda community. Although low-density housing is encouraged,zoning includes areas for all income levels. The rugged,natural open characterof the Etiwanda North area provides constraints to development. Safety hazards and the high cost of extending infrastructure to the area make it most suitable for lower density single-family housing. No multi-family housing is proposed for the Etiwanda North area. Residential Development Standards There have been no significant changes in residential standards since the 1983 adoption of the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code; minor changes have brought the Development Code into compliance with changes in State legislation. Prior to completion of the 1989 update of the Housing Element, Hillside Development Regulations were adopted to codify long-standing hillside development polices. The Basic Development Standards (Development Code Table Table 17.36.010-117 98948 g) and Optional Development Standards (Development Code Table 17.36.010-217 09 949 E)are provided in the following tables. • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-47 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Table HE-36: Basic Development Standards Development Standard/ VL L LM M MH H • Zoning District Lot Area (minimum) 20,000 sf 7.200 sf 5,000 sf 3 ac"' 3 ac" 3 ac " Lot Area (minimum net avg) 22,500 sf 8,000 sf 5,000$f 3 ac ' 3 ac" 3 ac" Lot Width (minimum) 90 ft 12' 65 ft(2) 50 ft 12' n/a n/a n/a Lot Width (corner lot) 100 ft 70 ft 50 ft n/a n/a n/a Lot Depth (minimum) 200 It 100 ft 90 ft n/a n/a n/a Minimum Frontage 50 ft 40 ft 30 ft 100 ft 100 ft 100 ft Minimum Frontage (flag lot) 30 ft 20 ft 20 ft 50 ft 50 ft 50 ft Allowed Density(dwelling units per acre) Minimum Density(3) n/an/a 4 du/ac 8 du/ac 14 du/ac 24 du/ac Maximum Density 2 du/ac 4 du/ac 8 du/ac(4) 14 du/ac(4) 24 du/ac 30 du/ac Minimum Setback Front Yard (5) 42 ft I6' 37 ft(6) 32 ft(6) 37 ft(fi n/a n/a Comer Side Yard fs' 27 ft 27 ft 22 ft 27 ft n/a n/a Interior Side Yard cs' 10115 ft 5110 ft 5/10 ft 10 It nla n/a Rear Yard js) 60 it 20 ft 15 ft 10 ft n/a n/a At Interior Site Boundary • (Dwelling/Accessory NR 18f 15/5'7' 15/5 ") 16/517) Building) Building Height(maximum in feet) j91 Primary Buildings 1 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft"0j 40 ft j0f 55 ft"°i Lot Coverage(maximum lot coverage with buildings as a percentage of the parcel or project) Lot Coverage 1 25% 1 40% 1 50% 1 50% 50% 50% Open Space Requirement(minimum percentage of open space per parcel or project) Private Open Space 300/150 sf 225/150 sf 150/100 sf 1501110011 (Ground Floor/Upper Story) Open Space (Private and 65% 60% 40% 35% 35% 35% Common) Minimum Patio/Porch Depth Eft 6f 6f 6f 6ft'" 6f Minimum Dwelling Unit Slze j2' Single-Family 1,000 sf (attached and detached) Multi-Family"31 550 sf Efficiency/Studio 650 sf One Bedroom 800 sf _ • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-48 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013/) Three or More Bedrooms 950 sf • Distance Between Building/Structure Fronts '8't7Q(minimum) Between buildings with no patio _ - 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft or recessed patio Between patio fence/wall less _ _ 15 It 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft than 5 feet in height Between patio fence/wall more _ _ 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft than 5 feet in height Between balconies above patio fence/wall more than 5 feet in - - 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft height Between a patio fencelwall and _ _ 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft a building wall With common patio fence/wall - - 30 it 301t 30 ft 30 ft Other Miscellaneous Building Setback Requirements t8j (minimum) Building to one-story detached garage/carport or other 6 ft/15 ft 15 ft 15 15 accessory structure F ilding tD wall or curb at 20 ft 20ft 20 ftoject entry Table Notes: (1) On existing lots of record,parcels less than 3 acres or less than the required minimum frontage may only be developed at the lowest end of the permitted density range. • (2) Average width, which shall vary accordingly: VL-+/-10 feet L 6LM-+/-5 feet (3) Excluding land necessary for secondary streets and arterials and in hillside areas shall be dependent on the slope/capacity factor contained in Chapter 17.52(Hillside Development Standards). (4) Developing multi-family in the LM district and single-family in the M district at the maximum density requires compliance with Standards for Higher Residential Densities as outlined in Subsection 17.36.020.D. (5) Setbacks are measured between the structure and curb face in front yards and comer side yards. Setbacks are measured between the structure and property line in rear yards and interior side yards. (6) Front yard setbacks in new residential developments may be reduced by up to 5 feet to allow for variation in structural setbacks along the street. (7) Add 10 feet if adjacent to VL L,or LM district. (8) Applies to buildings two stories and taller in height.Add 10 more feet for each story over two stories. (9) In hillside areas.freights shall be limited to 30 feet. (10) Limit one story within 100 feet of VL or L district for multiple-family dwellings. (11) Free and clear of obstructions. (12) Senior citizen projects are exempted from this requirement. (13) To assure that smaller units are not concentrated in any one area or project, the following percentage limitations of the total number of units shall apply.10%for efficiencylstudio and 35%for one bedroom or up to 35%combined.Subject to a Conditional Use Permit the Planning Commission may authorize a greater ratio of efficiency or one-bedroom units when a development exhibits innovative design qualities and a balanced mix of unit sizes and types. (14) 'Front'is defined as the face of the building or unit with the major glass area and/or major recreation area and may include access to that private recreation area. This access may or may not relate to the primary entrance to the building that faces the sheet or drive,therefore,some buildings may have more than one front. Source. Based on RCMC Table 17.36.010-1—(Basic)Development Standard for Residential Zoning District U4 L 4M A4 A4M fi Latalsea; AOnireum�e�AveFage 22,509 91899 A4ieima+a--Pilaf 26,909 7�2BB 5;899 3aE• 3aF 3aF • Dwell Ag URks- Vie% 9gFa-2 Upte-4 U9-to6 lig-Ee-1-3 Up-te-19 Ufl-te-27 Aefe) City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-49 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 0-5s n...o�zoc+`.� • Dwell Agg 94ew4+Ey{SEaAIB pOOm L1MF: A,1A,40m m Wive�,Wilk\/./:J.l awg. 66A0. 56-lwg. N(A NFA NFA is ve_ '....1 PF9At Setla..LI I1,1 � ' 1 vat- r ��p ��p SIA. ff:AaL. "0 "O 99 4A 4A NM wwmwum-9e'�fl+ 299 490 06 NFA NFA N{A MiRIMUM F;F9At@8e 5B 49 39 400 460 466 Min. age 3B 29 26 59 &G �5�0p so F 37 Avg. 32lwg. 37 Avg. 4A WR FrenF Yate VaEY f-3 V@5' l 5 VaFY ", 5 Vap, "6 EetneFSideYar� 27 23 22 23 NFA NFA �atd 495 5-{-;A 5-F-49 46 NFA N{R AeaH'ar� 66 29 35 441NFA N(A 3&7-5 294-5 —"_4i5-fb- NFA NFA Re�eited 41m"4"jpp 35 35 353`r 49- 55- at raveF2ge(Max MWM4�-� 25% 4646 5996 58% 5096 5B% iDpeA Spa6e Reql"FaGl� PF -r,,. aee(3"44ntl4kx*� 2,999'Pl/ 4;609-fes 360¢359 235-f-K0 459-F-i60 ISG44OG NFA N{A NFA 36% 3996 36% 45a,� e- 654 66% 40% 35% 35% 35% AecreN/A Re"weci Rerye ted w........e:n<.�e°i1^_ N{A NFA NFA wed • Mfl+-�aeeAe�ures rvw s (0) IH f N W NI fH N • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-50 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 ery Table HE-37:Optional Development Standards • I ♦< w A4 AMI N Sae Sae 5-" Sae Sae he! kea Yasiat+en VariaNen 5-ae 5-ae (Min mum Piet AVOFage� Required Re"*ed GwelliA-UAiic FReFM 4ed-6eFae*e) 46- 4 4"e-44 4p4e-24 4"9--AG nn�t�FeeaFdless 8f d StF'Et 9etaepe� 94EN eyAStudie NAR 9ne 6esl<98m NAR 65 ._ a. o„__-a'__-_s TveSedFeaw 4AR gig 54.f4. RESWWPSS Of d Wiet IS WAWA Minimum-Width VaFiatien µ VaFAti AS NAR NAR Requweel Regnwed 04iwimum Del3Fk VaFiat+eA RequKed NAR NAR fef0aek6; 42 Avg. 4'2""s 42-Avg. t,.__i.R l .• V*FII� VaW-df'5 VdR'-+' 6 Vaq'-1A 6 PFI ate 848et BF PF Yeway 32 Avg. 15 Ave. S 5- S easy-.�5 vaw-+13"' resneF SideVald 47- 419- 5- NAR NAR Po.-�,�-:.,..,,_.d as NAR oNR 2944 1&443 2e�S 26,�s 29, 5 494 Te-Frent 25 25 Regniled etaeF �e �9 Rettuiled • � 35 35 35- 49- 55- PF vateOpen SpaEe 3;999�NAR a99-4459 229 i59 159, 199 159-4489 Eea+men-egew5gaee- fNd uM, 5v6 19% 3316 3-% 3&K �i __6k ^-e-,.-.,p^� 5996 45% 4" 49% fleas NAR Re"iFed �and6caping Awed Rewjwcd liwergy-GaA6eaNtipn NARRe"u d Ameeiiles NAR NAR RequiFed w.,.. JA)- rw (Q roe k H w F rH • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-51 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 (._� Optional Development Standards) U LM M Zoning District VL is Minimum Site Area(Gross) 5 ac 5 ac 5 ac 5 ac Dwelling Units per Acre Up to 8 Up to 14 Up to 24 Up to 30 Minimum Dwelling Unit Size See Table 17.36.010-1 Single-Family and Multi-Family Public Street Setback 42 ft avg 42 ft avg 42 ft avg 47 ft avg Vary t5 ft Vary t6 ft Vary t5 It Vary t5 ft Private Street or Driveway Setback 15 ft avg 5 ft 5 ft 5 ft Vary t5 It Corner Side Yard loft 5 ft - - Interior Side Yard - loft(1)R3 - — Interior Site Boundary 1515 it 20/5 ft 711 2015 ft 711 20/5 ft n 7 (Dwelling Unit/Accessory Building) Residential Building Separations See Table 17.36.010-1 Height Limitations 35 ft 131 35 ft(3) 40 ft 131 50 ft 131 Private Open Space 300/150 sf 225/150 sf 160/100 sf 150/100 sf (Ground Floor/Upper Story) Open Space(Private and Common) 45% 40% 40% 40% Minimum Patio/Porch Depth 6 ft 7"' 6 ft(4) E ft 741 6 ft N3 Recreation Facility Required per Section 17.32.040 • Table Notes: (1) Add 10 feet if adjacent to VL,L or LM district. (2) Zero lot line dwellings permitted pursuant to Subsection 17.36.010.D. (3) Limit one story within 100 feet of VL or L district for muni-family dwelNilg units. (4) Fee and dear of obstructions. Source. Based on RCMC Table 17.36.010-2-(Optional)Develooment Standard for Residential Zoning District Overall, development standards are based upon acceptable provisions and are not exceptional or unusual and,in fact,are consistent with those of surrounding communities. The provisions allowed under the Terra Vista and Victoria Community Plans are somewhat less demanding than those contained in the Development Code and the ESP, but this reflects the unique community character within each of these planning areas. Building standards, such as parking and height requirements, generally do not provide a constraint to development. Typically, building heights are permitted to increase as density increases. Parking is based upon the unit type and number of bedrooms. Carports are permitted in multi-family developments when approved by the Design Review Committee. The variability of these development standards permits a wide varietyof housing types,including single-family and multi-family,rental and ownership,and mobile homes. Application of these development standards to the remaining vacant land resources will continue to provide a broad range of housing alternatives consistent with the City's share of the Regional Housing Need. Terra Vista Community Plan Development Standards The Terra Vista Community Plan (NCP) was originally approved by the City Council on February 16, 1983. Since its approval, the majority of the NCP has been constructed with only a few sites remaining before • build-out. Development standards are more flexible than typical Development Code standards in order to allow for a creative and cohesive design throughout the planned community for each land use density. No City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-52 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 h /„ maximum lot coverage is required for development provided that setback and open space requirements are • met. Based on the development criteria outlined below, the NCP does not preclude the feasibility of achieving maximum densities, and when coupled with a Density Bonus Housing Agreement would exceed allowable NCP densities for the development of affordable housing units. Table HE-38:Terra Vista Community Plan Development Standards Development Standard A4H Building Site Area 2 ac Dwelling Units(Permitted per acre) 2430 Setbacks Building Setback(from curb face) Varies from 22 ft average,20 ft minimum to 43 ft average,38 ft minimum,depending on street classification Building Setback(from property line) Varies from Oft,to6ftwith 35 ft separation,depending on alley or trail Garage, Carport and Accessory Building Varies from 22 ft average,17 ft minimum to 38 ft average,28 ft minimum,depending on (from curb face) street classification Garage, Carport and Accessory Building Variesfrom Oft,to6ftwith 35 ft separation,depending on alley or trail (from property line) Uncovered Parking Setback (from curb Varies from 22 ft average,11 ft minimum to 38 ft average,19 ft minimum,depending on face) street classification Uncovered Parking Setback (from Oft rope line) Open Space Oft Other Conditions 0 It Building Site Width and Depth As permitted by required setbacks. Building Site Coverage No Maximum subject to Development Review Process. Building Height 65 ft Private Open Space Not applicable Building Separations 21 The standards from the Rancho Cucamonga Development Code shall apply. • Note:The only vacant residential land within the NCP is within the High Residential Districts,so only those standards were discussed. Source:Terra Vista Community Plan Victoria Community Plan Development Standards The Victoria Community Plan (VCP)was originally approved by the City Council on May 20, 1981. Since its approval, the majority of the VCP has been constructed with only a few sites remaining before build-out. Currently,only one site remains in the VCP that is zoned High Residential(24-30 units). The VCP provides for typical lot development,as well as innovative and cluster housing standards,which allows for more creativity and flexibility in achieving maximum density yields. The following is a summary and discussion of the specific design criteria and performance standards that affect density yields and affordable housing production,and based on these criteria, the VCP does not preclude the feasibility of achieving maximum densities. • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-53 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 B—(O O—L Table HE-39:Victoria Community Plan Development Standards LM(Cluster Development) H • Building Site Area 3 ac 3 ac Dwelling Units(Permitted per acre) 4-8 24-30 Building site coverage As permitted by required setback and 60% private open sace Building Setbacks Front,Side and Rear Setback:Varies from 5 Front,Side and Rear Setback:Varies from 5 ft,to 20 It minimum,25 It average ft,25 ft minimum depending on street depending on street classification. classification. Building Separation Building height 35 feet or less,10 ft min Building height 35 feet or less,30 it min Building height 35 feet or greater,15 ft min 1 Bull din hei ht 35 feet or greater,15 it min Building height 40 ft soft Building Site Width and Depth As permitted by required setbacks N/A Private Open Space 300 sq It N/A Note:The only vacant land within the VCP is within the Low Medium and High Residential Districts,so only those standards were discussed. Source:Victoria Community Plan Lot Standards Minimum lot size requirements range from 30,000 to 40,000 square feet in large estate residential areas,to 5,000 to 7,200 square feet for most single-family residential areas. The minimum lot size required in higher density multi-family developments is 3 acres, however,existing legal parcels less than 3 acres may only be developed at the minimum of the density range. Residential Densities Residential densities range from 0.1 to 2 units per acre for the Very Low Residential District, up to 24 to 30 units per acre for the High Residential District. The Terra Vista Community Plan permits residential densities in the High Residential District up to 30 units to the acre. Lot Coverage • Lot coverage(i.e.,the area of a lot covered by the building footprint, plus roof overhang)is permitted up to 25 percent in the Very Low Residential District(20 percent in the ESP). The Low Residential District allows for a maximum of 40 percent lot coverage while the Medium to High Residential Districts allow up 50 percent lot coverage, with no maximum lot coverage requirement in the Victoria Community Plan or Terra Vista Community Plan. Height Limits The Very Low to Medium Residential Districts permit a building height up to 35 feet,while the Medium High and High Residential Districts permit a building height up to 45 feet and 55 feet, respectively. A limit of 65 feet applies to the High Residential District of the Terra Vista Community Plan. Height restrictions are not considered a significant constraint to housing development in Rancho Cucamonga. Parking Standards Parking standards are currently similar to those utilized in other cities and areis based on a standard requirement of 2 spaces within a garage for single-family detached units,and a sliding scale,depending on the number of bedrooms per unit, for cluster development (condominium, townhome, apartment, etc). Multi-family conventional parking standards are based on the following: • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-54 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 / 3 �-J Table HE-40: Multi-Family Parking Standards • Unit Type Parking Requirement Studio 1.3 spaces per unit One Bedroom 1.5 spaces per unit Two Bedrooms 1.8 spaces per unit Three or More Bedrooms 2.0 spaces per unit Four or More Bedrooms 2.3 spaces per unit Source: Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Under these standards,for studio, one and two bedroom units, one space is required to be in a garage or carport and in three and four bedroom units,two spaces are required to be in a garage or carport. Guest parking spaces are required at a ratio of one parking space for each four multi-family units. To mitigate the impact that parking requirements may have upon affordable housing projects, the City adopted Affordable Housing Incentive/Density Bonus Provisions(discussed below). Under these standards parking requirements do not hinder the availability and affordability of housing as the City permits a reduction of these on-site parking requirements,among other standards,in the development of affordable housing projects. The implementation of the Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions permits the following reduction in parking requirements to accommodate development of affordable housing projects. Table HE-41: Density Bonus Provisions Parking Standards Unit Type Parking Requirement 0-1 Bedrooms 1.0 on-site spaces per unit 2—3 Bedrooms 2.0 on-site spaces per unit 4 or More Bedrooms 2.5 on-site spaces per unit • Source: Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Parking is Inclusive of handicapped and guest parking requirements Performance Standards and Design Criteria Analysis The following analysis demonstrates that the imposition of the City's Performance Standards is not an impediment to the development of residential units at the upper range of maximum allowable densities as part of the City's Optional Development Standards. Open Space Building setbacks and open space requirements are established to ensure that sufficient privacy and open space are provided to enhance and maintain the quality of life within residential neighborhoods. These requirements are necessary to mitigate traffic noise, provide privacy from neighbors, and other noise generating uses that may affect an individual's quality of life. The established open space requirements for multi-family housing include both common and private open space. Overall, the setbacks and open space requirements are considered typical for residential uses in western San Bernardino County. Recreation Area/Facility Recreational amenities in conjunction with common open space are required for development under the Medium to High residential densities. These amenities are required to provide for active recreation opportunities for development residents. The required amenities are as follows: 1) Development consisting of 30 units or less shall provide three of the following recreational amenities: • a. Large open lawn area, one of the dimensions shall be a minimum of 50 feet. b. Enclosed tot lot with multiple play equipment. c. Spa or pool. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-55 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 -6^ d. Barbecue facility equipped with grill, picnic benches, etc. 2) Development consisting of 31 units to 100 units shall provide another set of recreational amenities,or • equivalent, as approved by the Planning Commission. 3) Development consisting of 101 units to 200 units shall provide five of the following recreational amenities, or equivalent, as approved by the Planning Commission: a. Large open lawn, one of the dimensions shall be a minimum of 100 feet. b. Multiple enclosed tot lots with multiple play equipment. The tot lots shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of tot lots and their location shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval. c. Pool and spa. d. Community multi-purpose room equipped with kitchen, defined areas for games, exercises, etc. e. Barbecue facilities equipped with multiple grills,picnic benches,etc. The barbecue facilities shall be conveniently located throughout the site. The number of barbecue facilities and their locations shall be subject to Planning Commission review and approval. f. Court facilities (e.g., tennis, volleyball, basketball, etc.). g. Jogging/walking trails with exercise stations. 4) For each 100 units above the first 200 units,another set of recreational amenities, as described above, shall be provided. 5) Other recreational amenities not listed above may be considered subject to Planning Commission review and approval. 6) Related recreational activities may be grouped together and located at any one area of the common open space areas. 7) Dispersal of recreational facilities throughout the site shall be required for developments with multiple • recreational facilities. 8) All recreation areas or facilities required by this section shall be maintained by private homeowners' associations, property owners, or private assessment districts. For qualifying affordable housing projects, Rancho Cucamonga's Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions provide that the Planning Commission may approve development incentives (i.e., a reduction in certain development standards such as reduced building setbacks,reduced public/private open space, increased maximum lot coverage, increased building height,etc), but onlywhen provided as partofa Density Bonus Housing Agreement. In general,the discretion given to the Planning Commission in approving "other"recreational amenities demonstrates how zoning encourages flexibility and creativity in meeting the City's development criteria. The City has found that the requirement for recreation area/facilities does not preclude the ability to achieve maximum densities,particularly in relation to the development of affordable housing, when combined with a Density Bonus Housing Agreement. Landscaping Landscaping is required for both single-family and multi-family projects and is provided for aesthetic as well as functional reasons. For multi-family projects, particularly in the Medium to High Residential Districts, landscaping is provided as a percentage of the project site and provides many essential functions for the community including:beauty,shading,wind protection,screening, noise buffering,and airfiltering. Within the Low Medium to High Residential Districts,the City's landscape standards require a number of trees per gross acre;however these trees are dispersed throughout the project in areas that include setback areas,in building to building separation areas,around the project perimeter,throughoutthe parking lot,and around • both passive and active recreation areas. This requirement has no impact on achieving maximum density as there are sufficient areas within a project to provide project landscaping. In addition,the City's Affordable City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-56 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �S— Housing In Bonus Provisions include incentives that could allow a reduction in"others ite or • construction conditions applicable to a residential development",which could include a reduction in project landscaping. Energy Conservation Energy conservation standards establish requirements for energy conservation features as part of multi- family development when utilizing the City's Optional Development Standards. The energy conservation standards require that new residential developments be provided with an alternative energy system to provide domestic hot water for all dwelling units and for heating any swimming pool or spas,and that solar energy shall be the primary energy system unless other alternative energy systems are demonstrated to be of equivalent capacity and efficiency. Additional requirements provide that all appliances and fixtures shall be energy conserving. Energy conservation standards are approved through Planning Commission review and do not impact the ability to achieve maximum density. Energy conservation standards may have short term costs associated with the installation of the alternative energy system; however, operation costs and per unit costs will be lower due to the energy savings associated with the operation of the equipment. Energy conservation standards requiring energy efficient appliances do not impact project density and will not impact project development costs. Operation costs to the tenants will be significantly lower with the use of energy efficient appliances. Amenities Amenities are provided to enhance the quality of life for multi-family developments and require that 1)each unit shall be provided with a minimum of 125 cubic feet of exterior lockable storage space and 2) that each unit shall be provided with a hook-up for a washing machine and cloths dryer. The purpose of the amenities requirement is essentially to improve the livability by improving the functionality of each residential unit. • These amenities are approved through Planning Commission review, do not impact the ability to achieve maximum density, and have a negligible impact on housing development and costs. Annexation Potential The City's Sphere-of-Influence is located north of the City between the City limits and the National Forest Boundary in environmentally hazardous and sensitive areas. The resulting constraints limit the range of potential residential development. Annexations have added"Low"and "Very Low"single-family residential development areas to the City. The ENSP was adopted on April 1, 1992 as a pre-zone for future annexation. Land in the Sphere-of-Influence lacks urban infrastructure, and much of the area is expected to remain as open space. Developable areas have slopes in excess of 8 percent and are subject to the City's Hillside Development Regulations. Residential development in the sphere areas will be more expensive and at lower average density than residential development within the current City boundaries; this is because of expected lower densities due to slope constraints, costs to extend utilities and infrastructure, and the cost of land. Consequently, any future annexations are expected to provide sites for move-up rather than for affordable housing. BUILDING CODES AND THEIR ENFORCEMENT Building Code Requirements The City has adopted the 2007 California Building Code (CBC), which is largely based on the International Building Code,to address building code requirements. Under State law,this code can be amended by local governments only for to geological, topographical, or climatological reasons. Adoption of the CBC incorporated the International Building Code, the California Mechanical Code incorporated the Uniform • Mechanical Code, the California Plumbing Code incorporated the Uniform Plumbing Code, the California Electrical Code incorporated the National Electrical Code, and the California Fire Code incorporated the International Fire Code. These codes are considered to be the minimum necessary to protect the public City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-57 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 / / _ health, safety, and welfare, and are not considered an unnecessary constraint to housing. Through the use of the State Historic Building Code (Health and Safety Code 418950, Et seq.) the City • encourages the preservation of significant historic structures. The State Historic Building Code permits the use of original or archaic materials in reconstruction with the purpose of providing"alternative regulations and standards for the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration (including related reconstruction), or relocation of qualified historical buildings or structures." The City has also enacted a Mills Act ordinance to provide tax incentives for the preservation of historic homes. As discussed previously,the housing stock is in relatively good condition. For those structures that do need repair,the City enforces those standards and regulations that ensure reasonable and adequate life safety. The application of these standards allow for the exercise of judgment,as permitted in the code,sothat older buildings built under less demanding regulations are not unduly penalized. Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement Division enforces the Municipal Code. Areas of concern include property maintenance and aesthetics, land use and zoning compliance, parking control,animal regulation, permits and development compliance,weed abatement,vectorcontrol,and graffiti removal. The Code Enforcement Division primarily operates on a complaint response basis. Once a violation is reported, a Code Enforcement Officer makes contact and issues notice requesting correction of the violation. If progress toward compliance is not observed within a specified amount of time, a multi-step process begins that involves additional notices. As a last resort, a formal nuisance abatement process is followed,an Administrative Citation may be issued,or criminal proceedings may be sought. The overall emphasis of the Code Enforcement program is to ensure that progress toward correction of violations is achieved on a voluntary basis. One focus of the Code Enforcement program has been toward ordinance improvement in order to provide a strong foundation in law to back up requests for code compliance. • Overall community awareness is a goal of the Code Enforcement Division. Toward this goal proactive programs are initiated. Neighborhood conservation programs focus on specific neighborhoods, which though sound,are beginning to show signs of deterioration. Community education,neighborhood cleanups, yard maintenance, and abandoned vehicle abatement are emphasized during such programs. These neighborhoods are often low-income neighborhoods eligible for CDBG funding for capital improvements, including street resurfacing, storm drains, streetlights, and water and sewer upgrades. OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS New construction within the City triggers Ordinance 58,which requires as a condition of project approval, the completion of all street frontage improvements. These improvements are primarily street and storm drain improvements;although the undergrounding of utilities mayalso be required. With undergrounding of utility lines there is an aesthetic benefit, but there is also a public safety concern. This is because Rancho Cucamonga is subject to extremely high winds,and hazardous conditions can be created when utility poles or utility lines break. Therefore, site improvement requirements are the minimum necessary for public safety and cannot be viewed as a constraint to development. The requirements for on-and off-site improvements will vary depending on the location of the project,the presence of existing improvements,as well as the size and nature of the proposed development. In general, most residential areas in Rancho Cucamonga are fully served with existing infrastructure improvements. The Development Code requires developers proposing to construct any building,parking lot or developing area to provide for a number of improvements within the public rights-of-way including:concrete curb and gutter, asphalt concrete street pavement,sidewalks,street lights,and street trees. Typical residential development requires a 60-foot minimum public street right-of way,which includes a 36-foot street width measured from • curb to curb;private streets may have a reduced right-of-way,however the curb to curb dimension remains City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-58 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �� consistent with public streets. • The City and other public agencies charge fees that may affect the price of housing. However,the fees such as drainage,transportation, water, and sewer are necessary for public health and safety, while other fees provide for public amenities, including park development and beautification. Finally, processing fees reimburse the City for a portion of the cost of processing development review applications. The RDA provides financial subsidies to affordable housing developments in order to offset the impact of development fees. FEES AND OTHER EXACTIONS Planning Fees The City charges a range of development fees and exactions to recover the costs of providing services to new development. Fees are designed to ensure that developers pay a fair pro-rata fair share of the cost of providing infrastructure and to compensate the City for the cost of processing the application. These fees are not considered excessive and are comparable to surrounding communities. Application fees are established by Fee Study,which analyzes a number of factors including processing time,number of people needed to review an application relative to the application received. This Fee Study is then used to determine the actual fees which are reviewed and adopted by City Council. Beginning on July 1, 2014,the fees will be automatically adjusted based on the Employee Cost Index for State and Local Government Employees,Total Compensation,during the 12 month period ending on December 31"of the immediately preceding year,as released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics and rounded to the nearest whole oar. T6' Fee Study is then --4„d to dpllpF . iAP the A.WAI IlPAS ...6:& -... ....6.......d ....d The following table summarizes the Planning • Department fee requirements for residential development applications. • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-59 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 �� / Table HE-42: Planning Department Application Fees Application Application Fee • Annexation JILL17.5039;2bg Development Agreement 13 062.50$-57 Development Code Amendment 6 270.0031,535 Development/Design Review10 450.00 -335 Development/Design Review (4 du's or less) 7 079.8836.369 Development District Amendment ILM2.5037,978 Environmental Impact Report—Preparation 36575.00325;3;`6 Environmental Impact Report—Review Only $5,74Z.50$4,693 $4;}66 General Plan Amendment $11,91L.00$44,47-7 Hillside Development Review(5 or more du's) 3 239.5036396 Hillside Development Review(4 or less du's) $2,09LOO47746 Initial Study 2 664.7531386 Minor Exception500.5634W Mitigation Plan—Simple 715.833567 Pre-Application Review(Planning Commission) 2 090.0035;2-19 Preliminary Review $2,090.00$4- ,674 Specific/Community Plan, New 12 450.00349;936 Specific/Community Plan Amendment $4,180.006,3366 PIWS Q»o -.eF aGFe(..W� Tentative Parcel Map 7 701.6536;317 Tentative Tract Map $14,15L39t19 7d9 Time Extension679.253597 • Tree Removal—New Development 772.263694 Variance 2 315.7232989 $2-,9g4 5 ewnestal Studies 35577 Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 20892013 Building Permit Fees The following table itemizes fees charged for prototypical projects in Rancho Cucamonga. As previously mentioned, these fees are designed to ensure that developers pay a pro-rata fair share of the cost of providing infrastructure and to compensate the City for the cost of processing the application. For instance, Planning and Building fees (building inspection, plan review, and WQMP) recover the cost of processing applications, issuing building permits, building inspections, and providing services; local impact fees (drainage, transportation, beautification, and park development) are charged for the construction of infrastructure to serve new housing;and regional impact fees(schools,water,and wastewater)are charged by regional or government entities to provide infrastructure and services for new development. Fire Department plan checkfees are incorporated into the Building and Safety Plan Check fee and are not assessed separately. Between 2000 and 2008, the fees for SFR and MFR building permits increased approximately 98 percent. • This fee increase due to the fact that the City historically had fees lowerthan what it actually cost the Cityto City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-60 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 /70 process a development application. Following an extensive Fee Study in 2001-2002,the City increased its • application and permit fees. Planning and Building fees were increased to fully recoup the cost of staff time to process a project,and increases in local and regional impact fees were the result of increases in the cost to provide the identified service or to develop public facilities to serve new development. Although some fees have increased significantly, the Beautification fee applied to residential development has not increased. These fees are based upon the cost the City to provide the identified services,are consistent with those fees charged by neighboring jurisdictions in the western San Bernardino County region, and do not impose an impediment to the supply or affordability of SFR and MFR housing. It is important to note that eveFS2 about 57 percent of those identified fees are levied by the CVWD, not the City. CVWD fees for each housing unit (both SFR& MFR) include the water meter, meter box,water capacity fee, sewer capacity fee, and capital capacity fee(paid to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency(IEUA)). These fee increases also affect typical multi-family development as the building permit fee calculations are the same for both single family and multifamily projects. As discussed above,these fees are consistent with those of other cities in the western San Bernardino County region and do not preclude orsignificantly impact the supply or affordability of housing. Based upon the following table, fees charged for multi-family development average$24,8;12.6113,941.75-per unit,which,based on analysis of other cities in western San Bernardino County is less than or comparable to the fees of other cities in the area. These fees do not preclude or significantly impact the supply or affordability of housing. Table HE-43: Residential Development Fees Type Of FeeType4S:a Single Family Multiple-Family (SFR) -2013Siagle-Family' (MFR)-2013h4wkiple-Family' 169R2909 WWI 2009 Building Inspection8ui1ding 785.94$592-.34 $2,886.3764,-238.94 WAPeG4GF4 • I Plan ReviewWar+-Review 1 041.83 $4-,8 3826.12 X53986 WOMP WQ"P 397.8 P-44-.8 397.80$494-F3 Drainageofaiaage 3559.6^°-349".^^ 38 764.00;36�Gb6.S0 TransportationTFaAspe4atie44 4 654.0§54,654.40 544.672.00544;472-00 BeautificationBeauEifiEatien J253.Ot}525403 360.005336&90 Park Development Park $4,396.00$4-_207-W $44,368.054 20808 Water&Sewer(CVWD)Water-& $16,425.00536;252-80 $223,068.00 Ti;_G �.w^ &ewei4GWWG44 School Feesrgheel Fees Calculated by applicable School DistrictGaleulated by applieable Scheel n: HF et Total To4a4 I S31.513.1§$01,165.02 1 0° 5361.342.30$.n.,�'.:-'v 1. Fees based on a proposed 1.265 souare foot residence 2-car 400 souare foot garage 8,000 sauare foot lot no decks or patios and located in the Low Density Residential District, 2. Fees based on a proposed 2 acre.16 unit complex,with an average 1.050 square feet in the Medium Residential District. 3. WQMP fee applies to oroiects of up to 5 acres:for every additional 5 acres the fee is$132.60 4. CVWD fees are$13,941.75 per unit(MFR). 5. Does not include school fees. 6. Does not include the technology fee of$302.06(SFR)and$82.25 SaFage,8,999 squaFe fee!let,Pe deeks 9F patios,aAd le6ated q the 6sw PeRsit, Res deRt a!9 W A 2. Fees based on a pFepesed 2 aege,16 wR t sewple)j,w th ap aveFage 1,069 sqww�feet's the Med i m AM OPRVal O'W c.c Source: Rancho Cucamonga 2013 City Fee Schedules and CVWD - • Based on an analysis of the existing home market,the median price of existing homes has increased from approximately$173,000 in 1999 to approximately$545,000 in 2007;an increase of 215.0 percent. Assuming the media n price reflects the price of a new home,in 2000,fees represented 10.5 percent of the total cost of City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-61 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 _ O a new home, and in 2007, these fees represented 5.3 percent of the total price. This decrease in the percentage is primarily the result of a significant increase in the cost of a home, both new and resale, and • although development fees have also increased significantly,the rate of increase was far below the rate of increase in home value during the same time period. The following table identifies the hypothetical fees that would be collected for the development of a new 1,265 square foot residence and a 16-unit multifamily development. These fees would be approximately $31,513.18",'�Q2-_and$22.583.88'",°�72-6rperunit respectively. This represents about 11.0 f NEEDS TO BE REVISED] percent of the total development cost for a single family unit and 9.6 [NEEDS TO BE REVISED] percent for a multi-family unit. Table HE-44: Proportion of Fee In Overall Development Cost for a Typical Residential Development Development Cost for a Typical Unit New SFRNew MFR2 Total estimated fees per unit $31, 5513.9218 $24;87-222583.6388 Typical estimated cost of development per unit $282,072.00 $257,892.00 Estimated proportion of fee cost to overall development cost per unit 11.0% 9.6% 1. 1,265 square foot single-family home. 2. 16 unit multiple-family complex. Source:Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Water and Sewer Service Water and sewer services are provided by Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD). Based upon CVWD's Water Master Plan current water supplies and delivery systems are adequate and present no constraints to housing development. Rancho Cucamonga accounts for approximately 75 percent of CVWD's 47 square mile water service area, but about 90 percent of the customer service base. Total water deliveries (including residential,commercial,and agricultural)was 47,435 Acre Feet/Year(AFY)in 2000,55,320 AFY in 2005,and is projected to be 83,500 AFY in 2030. Total water use(including water deliveries,sales to other agencies, • and water loss) was 50,717 AFY in 2000, 55,856 AFY in 2005, and is projected to be 86,000 AFY in 2030. Water usage increases are directly attributed to increases in residential and commercial growth during the planning period. Average day demand is approximately 50 million gallons per day(mgd)and is expected to increase to 76.8 mgd by 2030. CVWD's Master Plan addresses water supply and water delivery capability and provides a schedule for increasing capacity to keep pace with development. V ,Aa SPYOPF'--S hAYP iREFPASPd 45.9 peFGeRt SiAEe '^^^. New development is charged a facilities fee and connection charges, these fees reflect a need for increased capacity in CVWD's capital improvement requirements. The water service fee for single-family residential development is$48394937 per unit(for a 1" meter size);this fee was$4,,2-5944783 in 20008. Sewers are provided byCVWD,while the IEUA provides wastewater treatment facilities. BaseduponCVWD's Master Plan, planned expansion, upgrade, and timely maintenance of the sewer system will provide adequate sewer service through the build-out period. For the typical dwelling unit, CVWD charges $ 9914239_in sewer connection fees. Where no sewer infrastructure exists and is required as a condition of development,the development is required to provide master planned facilities. Because of the availability of the CVWD sewer system, the sewer capacity is not a constraint on development. CVWD passes along the IEUA facilities fee of$4,909 (as of July 2012)$4-,4&G-per dwelling unit as a sewer system capacity fee. In 2008 this fee was$4,450, representing an approximately 10 percent increaseIR 2809 this c,., waw $3 Sgg FepFesenting _ 26 .. The increase reflects the need for increased wastewater treatment capacity through build-out. Because of the availability of the IEUA wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater capacity is not a constraint on development. School Facilities • City of Rancho Cucamonga I HE-62 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 4 Five school districts serve the City. As a result of the rapid growth prior to incorporation several of the local is school districts have faced severe overcrowding. The present concern among the school districts continues to be the inability to finance construction of new school facilities in the post-Proposition 13 years. Under AB 2926 (1989), the State requires written certification regarding classroom availability prior to project approval. As an absolute policy,the City requires that school facilities shall be provided for each residential development. The Development Code states in part, "[t]he project includes school facilities or adequate school facilities exist which are or will be capable of accommodating students generated by this project." AB 2926 also regulates the collection of developer fees bythe school districts under subdivision processing. When a legislation action,such as a General Plan Amendment,Specific Plan,or Development Agreement is requested,a condition may be added to require completed school facilities or provide in lieu fees. Although there has been a fee increase,State mandated fees produce insufficient revenue to buy land and build new schools. The timing of collection virtually guarantees that students will need classrooms before funds are available to build them. State authorized fee increases are not indexed to inflation and lag the general inflation rate. Two elementary school districts,i.e.,Cucamonga and Etiwanda,impose a per unit fee on new construction and one elementary school district, i.e., Etiwanda, utilizes a variety of measures that include both Mello-Roos and Community Facilities District bond financing for new schools. In general, schools in the City are at capacity or are experiencing declining enrollment. In terms of overall school capacity,a total of 6,920 new students have been added since 1999. Of the four elementary school districts,only the Etiwanda School District reports being below capacity,but only as a result of new school construction. Alta Loma School District has experienced a declining enrollment for the past few years and does not have plans for additional schools. Cucamonga School District has been experiencing declining enrollment. Central School District reports that they are experiencing a district wide decline in enrollment and do not anticipate adding any new facilities. As most of the vacant land available for residential • development is located in the northeast section of the City,the Etiwanda School District has been and will continue to be the school districtmost impacted by future residential development. The Chaffeyloint Union High School District added Rancho Cucamonga High School in 1993 and Los Osos High School in 2002. There are currently no plans for additional schools in the district as overall enrollment within the district is projected to gradually decline. Financing Options for Required Infrastructure Generally, the cost to extend urban infrastructure and services continues to serve as a constraint on development, including residential development. This is especially true in Rancho Cucamonga, which incorporated post-Proposition 13 where the City's share of the property tax is very low compared to surrounding cities. Other sources of funding for capital improvements and operating and maintenance costs are extremely limited. Tax increment financing for areas within the City's Redevelopment Area has provided some facilities, for example fire stations. Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) financing is an alternative. Through the Mello-Roos mechanism a property owner/developer can use bonded indebtedness to finance capital improvements needed for development. The new homeowners will be obligated to repay the bonds. One school district, i.e., Etiwanda, uses Mello-Roos bond financing in portions of their district. The City has supported two developer initiated CFD's. CFD 88-1 provided for the construction of a new fire station in the northeast area of the City. CFD 88-2 financed facilities to remove flood hazards required to protect the public's safety prior to development of three subdivisions located in the northeast area of the City. Based on the previous experiences,the City expressed several concerns about Mello-Roos financing. The total burden on any individual's property tax should not exceed 1.8 percent of assessed value. There is a • potential for perceived inequity when one property owner pays 1.0 percent of assessed value and another property owner is obligated to pay 1.8 percent as a result of Mello-Roos obligations. As a result, the potential for an unintended increase in tax burden on homeowners may occurwhen the market absorption City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-63 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 a-, schedule exceeds the absorption rate. The City has supported the use of Mello-Roos financing for more expensive, low-density residential • development. The Mello-Roos districts for schools impact all new housing and therefore have a potential impact on development of new affordable housing. Mello-Roos Community Facilities bonding is a potential constraint on housing. In general, lack of funding for capital improvements will remain as a potential constraint on future development. LOCAL PROCESSING AND PERMIT PROCEDURES Development permits typically must undergo a variety of City approval processes depending upon the scope and scale of a residential project. This includes routine development and design review approvals. Each of these stages is critical to ensuring quality residential projects that are consistent with City design goals and standards. This section focuses on the development approval processes required for different residential projects in Rancho Cucamonga. A summary table indicating the applicable approval process and timeline based on development type is shown below. Table HE-45: Development Review Timeline Development Permit Single-Family Home Condominium Apartments Development Review(2+Units) 3 to 5 Months 4 to 6 Months 4 to 6 Months Hillside Design Review 3 to 5 Months _ N/A N/A Tract or Parcel Map 3 to 5 Months 4 to 6 Months 4 to 6 Months Variance 1 to 2 Months 1 to 2 Months 1 to 2 Months General Plan and/or Development Code 3 to 5 Months 4 to 6 Months 4 to 6 Months Amendment(if required) Building Plan Check and Permit Issuance 1 to 2 Months 1 to 2 Months 1 to 2 Months Cumulative Total of Standard 4 to 7 Months 5 to 8 Months 5 to 8 Months • Residential Projects Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 2009. Development Review Process Rancho Cucamonga developed a standardized review process for each of the development permits noted above. In the typical development application, the applicant consults with planners at the public counter regarding development standards and design guidelines. The applicant then prepares a application submittal package consisting of site plans, grading plans, elevations, and floor plans;these plans are then submitted to the Planning Department as a formal development review application. Plans are then routed to different departments, i.e.,Engineering, Building and Safety, Fire,and Police,fortheir review. The following week the application is scheduled for a Planning and Engineering staff meeting in which comments and issues are discussed by each reviewing department. The application is then determined to be either incomplete for further processing and a comment letter is sent outlining corrections and design issues,or is deemed complete. Following a completeness determination the application is scheduled for Committee review,i.e.,the Grading,Technical,and Design Review Committees. Once these Committees have approved the application it is forwarded to the Planning Commission for final action and adoption of environmental determinations,as applicable. Legislative actions,such as General Plan or Development Code Amendments, also require City Council review and approval. The applicant then submits working drawings to the Building and Safety Department to begin the building plan check process, which allows for 15 days for a first check and 10 days for a second check. The City has published a handbook titled "The Development Review Process"which is available at the public counter for applicants to review and obtain guidance on the City's review process and procedures. The purpose of the development review process is to encourage development that is compatible and • harmonious with neighborhoods; foster sound design principles resulting in creative and imaginative solutions; utilize quality building design that avoids monotony; promote and maintain the public health, City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-64 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 'rJ,7 safety, general welfare; and implement General Plan policies that encourage the preservation and • enhancement of the unique character of the City. The Planning Commission is responsible for the design review of new construction on vacant property; structural additions,reconstruction,or new buildings which are equal to 50 percent of the floor area of the existing on-site building(s), or have a minimum 10,000 square feet in size; and projects involving a substantial change or intensification of land use. The Development Code specifies that the design review applies to site plan configuration, architectural design,circulation and parking,and landscaping. The Design Review Committee reviews the application for conformance with City design guidelines and standards, and upon approval,forwards the project to the Planning Commission for final review and action. Before a design review approval is granted,the Planning Commission must meet the following findings: 1) That the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan; 2) That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; 3) That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code; and 4) That the proposed use,together with the conditions applicable thereto,will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The City has prepared and adopted Design Guidelines for both Commercial/Industrial and Residential uses. These Design Guidelines are available at the public counter and online for applicants to better understand the City's design criteria and the quality expected by the Planning Commission. Residential Development Review • IResidential Development Review is required for the construction of all single-family units, condominium,and apartment projects. Development(aad-Design Review applications are typically filed concurrently with tract or parcel map applications,as required. The Planning Director has the authority to review and approve projects involving four or less single-family units. Projects of five or more units, condominiums,or apartments must be reviewed by the Design Review Committee and are forwarded to the Planning Commission for final action. Applications are reviewed for consistency with applicable development standards of the base district and the City's adopted design guidelines. Hillside Design Review Hillside Design Review is required for the construction of one or more units for property located within the Hillside Overlay District. This district requires additional development criteria with the intentof maintaining existing vegetation,slopes,and drainage patterns,and to limit the impact of grading activities. The Planning Director has the authority to review and approve Hillside Design Review applications provided the proposed project meets the following criteria: 1) Natural slopes which are 8 percent or greater but less than 15 percent on all or part of a subject site,or on less steep land which may be affected by areas of greater slope. 2) For fills or excavations equal to, or exceeding 3 feet, but less than 5 feet in vertical depth, at their deepest point measured from the natural ground surface. 3) For excavations or fills,or any combination thereof,equal to or exceeding 100 cubic yards,but less than 1,500 cubic yards. 4) Residential construction involving four or less dwelling units, such as custom homes, regardless of • natural slope or the amount of fill or excavation. Hillside Design Review projects that exceed these criteria require review and approval by the Planning Commission. City of Rancho Cucamonga �7/ I HE-65 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Tract or Parcel Maps Tract or parcel map applications are typically filed and processed concurrently with a Development/Design • Review or Hillside Design Review application. These applications are evaluated based on the applicable development standards of the base zoning district,which typically includes minimum lot size, lot width, lot depth, and frontage width. A tract or parcel map processed concurrently with a Development Review application does not lengthen or increase the time period for staff to review the application. Variance Variance applications are filed concurrently with Development/Design Review, Hillside Design Review,and tract or parcel map applications and request a deviation from applicable development standards. The Planning Commission has the authority to review and approve Variance requests at a public hearing. The Planning Commission must make the following findings in order to approve the Variance request: 1) That the strict and literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives ofthe Development Code. 2) That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone. 3) That the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same zone. 4) That the granting of a Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone. 5) That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. • General Plan Amendment—Development District Amendment For very large residential projects,the applicant may propose a General Plan Amendment or Development District Amendment,e.g.,a zone change,particularly for housing units proposed on underutilized sites zoned for non-residential uses. In these cases,the timeframe for approval can be considerably longer. However, the City typically processes these applications concurrently with other discretionary applications in an effort to reduce approval timeframes. Building Plan Check and Permit Issuance Following the required appeal period for the approval of discretionary applications,applicants may submit for building plan check. The City makes a strong effort to review first plan checks within 15 days,and within 10 days for subsequent plan check submittals. The City utilizes a computer-based permit tracking system that allows applicants to check the status of their plan check applications on-line and obtain corrections when they become available from each reviewing department. REGULATORY CONCESSIONS The City utilizes a variety of planning tools to encourage and facilitate the development of affordable housing opportunities. These regulatory concessions are described below: Density Bonus The City's Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions assist in the development of affordable housing opportunities in accordance with Government Code§65915-65918. These provisions allow a density bonus and other regulatory concessions to provide incentives for "the production of housing for very low • income, lower income, moderate income, and senior households" to "facilitate the development of affordable housing" within the City. The provisions function by allowing a reduction in development City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-66 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �-7� standards in exchange for the development of affordable housing units. Based on the number of units • provided and the percentage of those units designated for low, very low, and senior households, the applicant may request a density bonus and/or other regulatory concessions to facilitate the development. Regulatory concessions act as incentives,which can include reduced building setbacks,reduced open space, increased lot coverage, increased maximum building height, reduced on-site parking standards, reduced minimum building separation requirements,or other site or construction conditions applicable to residential development. However,the caveat regarding the density bonus is that the development incentive granted shall contribute significantly to the economic feasibility of providing the target units. When implemented the Density Bonus Provisions allowfor an increased project density when site conditions would normally warrant a reduced project density. Depending on the number of units held for low or very low income households, the applicant may request up to three incentives and a density bonus. When properly implemented,a density bonus may increase the maximum allowable residential density of a project by up to 35 percent. Variance—Minor Exception Variance and Minor Exception procedures allow for a modification to development standards where unique property characteristics would create a hardship in complying with the Development Code. The characteristics must be unique to the property,and in general, not shared by other adjacent parcels. Minor Exception procedures allow the Planning Director to approve up to a 30 percent reduction in applicable development standards and a 25 percent reduction in parking. Variance procedures allow the Planning Commission to approve a modification to established development standards. Table HE-46: Regulatory Concessions Sample of Reductions in Standards • Building Procedure Street yards Lot HeightY Building ApssewaIAAP Density Open Coverage acds{A Set Frontage Parking covin Space PeRSty pea ebacks Authority Space NoneNene Nene Administrative Nese Modification Nene Nene Nese Density Bonus Depends on requested concession City Provision 30% 3s% Council Depends en Fequestpd PpncegmAR None Uo to Up to Up to NoneUp Minor 10% 10% -10% ;a 19% Up to 25% Planning Exception increase increaseNe reduction Director None Nene ae reduction redaet:ea Variance None Nefle Planning No Limit Commission Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department MARKET CONSTRAINTS California Government Code§65583(a)(6)requires an "analysis of the potential and actual nongovernmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement,or development of housing forall income levels,including • the availability of financing, the price of land, and the cost of construction." ECONOMIC CLIMATE City of Rancho Cucamonga HE47 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 .� Reg ional economic conditions provide the overall context for housing development and availability. Astrong period of regional economic growth followed by a significant drop in the housing market characterizes most • of the reporting period. An analysis of the relationship of the economy to housing production indicates that a strong economic climate results in an increase in housing production. Beginning in 1996,new housing construction began to rise, not to the levels of the late 1980's,but steadily increasing. Housing prices for existing homes raised dramatically, interest rates dropped, thereby stimulating housing sales for new and existing homes. Housing construction remained strong through early 2006,and was then followed by a steady decline due to the sub-prime loan crisis, market saturation, high levels of foreclosure,and a severe economic recession. The American economy began to rebound following the Dot-com crash in 2000-2001. Since adoption of the 2000 Housing Element,the economy expanded and in the immediate region provided an increase in service, manufacturing, and construction jobs. Locally, Rancho Cucamonga's taxable retail sales continue to reach record levels in the City's history with 2004 generating$1.75 billion. This continues a string of record highs that goes back to the middle 1980's and includes those years(1991-1993)when Southern California was in a severe recession. The 2004 growth was a record$335 million (23.7 percent). This surge came about with the fourth quarter opening of Victoria Gardens, a local regional mail. The City's long term retail trade increase,in part,has been a result of the rising number of families in the Cityand theirgrowing incomes,but also reflects the opening and expansion of various destination retail centers. In addition,Rancho Cucamonga has benefited from direct sales to consumers by several of the contractors,manufacturers and distributors that are located in the community. During the period from 2000-2004, Rancho Cucamonga's taxable sales nearly went from $1.16 billion to $1.75 billion, a $585 million gain or 50.3 percent. Much of this gain represents a true increase in trade volume since prices rose only 12.9 percent in this period. COST OF LAND • In Rancho Cucamonga, residential land costs vary depending on the availability of land and the cost of grading and infrastructure(off-site improvements)associated with development of a proposed project. The price of land impacts the price of new homes and also residential resale price. The land speculation that occurred during the second half of the 1980's resulted in a significant inflationary trend on all home prices. The result was reduced housing affordability at all income levels. Along with the resurgence of the regional economy the dramatic growth in home sales has been accompanied by a surge to record high property values. The increase in property values corresponds directly to increases in the cost of obtaining new housing. The two biggest expenses in housing development are land costs and fees. Construction costs tend to correlate with the Consumer Price Index(CPI),and thus remain somewhat consistent. So while construction costs have increased along with the CPI,the cost of land has escalated to the largest item associated with the cost of housing. During the 1980's land speculation was heated and peaked in 1989. Speculation led to many foreclosures in the City's Sphere of Influence as well as to foreclosures in the City. For example, land in the City with an approved tentative tract map that sold during the 1980's for$100,000 an acre,resold after foreclosure for $20,000 an acre in 1994. In the early 1990's the price of land declined dramatically. The raw land price has increased substantially since 1994 as a result of the economic resurgence from the 1990's recession. With the resurging economy,land prices slowly rose to the pre-speculation levels. According to local developers, raw land costs in the City and surrounding region have increased over 100 percent since the mid 1990's. As land has become scarcer, the price for land has also increased. During the past 12 to 18 months, the City has experienced a fairly significant drop in the price of raw land. Between the period from 2003 to 2008 land prices increased dramatically and have reduced a significant • amount as the availability to finance residential construction projects has decreased. Thus it can be seen ' City of Rancho Cucamonga �� HE-68 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 that land speculation can act as a non-governmental constraint on housing as speculation, availability of • financing, and land scarcity can greatly impact the price of land. COST OF CONSTRUCTION Construction cost depends on the price of materials,quality of construction,and finish detail. Construction costs have more or less paralleled the CPI from 1989 to the present. In general, the CPI has increased an average of 5.71 percent between 2000 and 2007,with a high of 8.6 percent in 2006 and a low of 4.9 percent in 2002. This compares with an average annual CPI of 3.02 percent between 1991 and 2000. Residential construction cost estimates established by the International Code Council in the Fall of 20122097 indicate average costs of labor and materials between $96.58 and $144.89 $86.73 and $126.78 for multi- family, depending on type of construction. Single family residential costs range between $105.93 and 136.37 $94� a:A 129.93 per square foot, depending on type of construction. Construction costs may vary based on the type of material uses, location of development, structural features present, and other factors. Prevailing wages may also be an additional constraint on construction costs. In California,all public works projects must pay prevailing wages to all workers employed on the project. A public works project is any residential or commercial project that is funded through public funds,including Federally funded or assisted residential projects controlled or carried out by an awarding body. The prevailing wage rate is the basic hourly rate paid on public works projects to a majority of workers engaged in a particular craft,classification, or type of work within the locality and in the nearest labor market area. Twice a year,prevailing wage rates are determined by the director of the California Departmentof Industrial Relations (DIR). A prevailing wage ensures that the ability to get a public works contract is not based on • paying lower wage rates than a competitor, and requires that all bidders use the same wage rates when bidding on a public works project. The DIR provides links to the current prevailing wages for a journeyman craft or classification for each county in California. Prevailing wages may constrain construction of affordable housing because they are often higher than normal wages. HOUSING DEMAND Another factor influencing the housing market is demand. Conventional methodology links demand directly to population increase. According to SCAG and the DOF,the regional population increased steadily during the period. New residential units authorized by building permits continued to grow through late 20122006. The im2roving&4e"economy,diversified job market,and stock market profits have helped to strengthen the housing market of the region. Prior to 2006, the limited new housing coming to the market was aggravating the upward pressure on home prices and rents,making it increasingly difficult to afford homes in places relatively close to employment areas. Up to 1990,the population increased as families moved to California to work in an expanding job market. The situation changed dramatically igthe early 1990's as families were leaving California to seekjobs in other market, as well as to seek lifestyle changes. During this time population increases was due primarily to natural increases(i.e., births exceeding deaths). SLAG predicts that through 2020, the State is projected to have the fastest rate of population growth. California's rapid growth will increase by approximately 40 percent as a result of both a high rate of natural increase and a high rate of immigration. The average annual birth rate for California is expected to be 20 births per 1,000 population, and the State is expected to attract more than one-third of the country's immigrants. • Another factor in housing demand related to the economic downturn, is the likelihood that new household formations are being delayed and many existing households were doubling-up demonstrating a surprising City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-69 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 elasticity in the housing market. There is also a corresponding increase in overcrowding and in homeless families. However, in many instances there appears to have been excess capacity in existing housing units • sufficient to absorb extended families and non-related housemates. Elasticity in the housing market serves as a non-governmental constraint on housing production. AVAILABILITY OF FINANCING During the past few years, significant changes have occurred in the mortgage lending industry. Home mortgage rates of the late 1990's and early 2000's were very low with 30-year fixed rates as low as 5 percent. However,problems within the finance industry,the economic recession,and changes in the Federal lending rate have gradually made mortgages more difficult to obtain. A fixed rate 30-year non-jumbo loan for a new home currently carries interest rates of 3.6253-125 percent. Lower initial rates are available with"creative" financing including Graduated Payment Mortgages (GPM's),Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM'S), Interest Only Mortgages,and Buy-Down Mortgages. However,ARM's of a few years ago have exercised significant increases that have drastically increased monthly mortgage payments,and thus jeopardizing homeowners and creating a high percentage of residential foreclosures. Therefore, lower income households will have difficulty qualifying for standard mortgages even if home prices drop to reasonable levels. Financing for both construction and long-term mortgages is generally available in Rancho Cucamonga subject to normal underwriting standards. However, a more critical impediment to homeownership involves both the affordability of the housing stock and the ability of potential buyers to fulfill down payment requirements. Typically,conventional home loans will require 10 to 20 percent of the sale price as a down payment, which is the largest constraint to first-time homebuyers. Residential Foreclosures • Between 2000 and 2005,the availability of lower interest rates, "creative"financing,and predatory lending practices (e.g., extremely aggressive marketing, hidden fees, and negative amortization), many Rancho Cucamonga households purchased homes that,ultimately,were beyond their financial means. Many homes were purchased under the false assumption that refinancing options to a lower interest rate would be available and that home prices would continue to rise at double-digit rates. Many households were(and still are)unprepared for the potential hikes in interest rates,expiration of short-term fixed rates,and a decline in sales prices beginning in 2006. Many homeowners are suddenly faced with significantly inflated mortgage payments, and mortgage loans that are larger than the value of the home (i.e., commonly referred to as being"upside down"or"underwater"), many homeowners had no option but to resort to foreclosing their homes. Between July 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008 there were a total of 49,973 properties taken all the way through the foreclosure process in the MSA(this includes 20,366 properties in San Bernardino County and 29,607 properties in Riverside County). As estimated by DOF, this represents 3.42 percent of all housing units for the MSA(2.97 percent in San Bernardino County and 3.83 percent in Riverside County). With the implosion of the mortgage lending market, many households are having difficulty obtaining new mortgage loans or refinancing, even for above moderate income households. In November 2009,there were 1,805 homes in Rancho Cucamonga in the foreclosure process(including 707 in pre-foreclosure,860 in auction,and 238 bank owned)and range in price from$51,000(a condominium)to over$1.8 million. This compares to March 2013 when there were 420 homes in the foreclosure process (including 172 in pre-foreclosure. 216 in auction, and 32 bank owned) and range in price from $80,656(a condominium)to over$4.2 million. The high price of some of these homes facing foreclosure indicates that the impact of foreclosure extends not only to lower and moderate income households, but also to • households with higher incomes. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-70 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 -1"1 HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES • Housing options for persons with disabilities are often limited. Toensure adequate housingfor personswith disabilities State law requires cities to analyze constraints to the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing for people with disabilities; demonstrate efforts to remove governmental constraints;and include programs to accommodate people with disabilities. ALLOWABLE HOUSING TYPES Rancho Cucamonga complies with applicable State law requirements and permits Residential Care J-,� .Home serving six or fewer persons,to be located in all residential districts;while kwge-Residential Care Facilities,serving seven or more persons,are permitted in the LsvfMedium to High residential districts, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. There are no Development Code requirements establishing a maximum concentration of these facilities,nor are there separation requirements(otherthan those established by State law), nor parking,set back,or site planning requirements other than those that may be required of any typical single-family or multiple-family residence. The Development Code defines and clearly distinguishes between a Residential Care Facility,Convalescent Center, and Day Care Facilities. These uses are either permitted,or conditionally permitted,depending on the age of the person to be assisted, the level of assistance provided, the duration of assistance, and the number of persons assisted. The Rancho Cucamonga Development Code distinguishes transitional housing opportunities from other residential land uses,defines a family,but not a household,and does not distinguish between them. It does not regulate the number or relationships of occupants in a home,nor distinguish residential uses by the type of occupant or disability. In this manner, Rancho Cucamonga residents have the widest choice of where to live within the City regardless of their family size, disability, medical condition, or any other arbitrary • I grouping. REHABILITATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION Rancho Cucamonga's housing stock is relatively young,as only roughly 29.4 percent ofthe housing stockwas built prior to 1980 and 57.3 percent was built prior to 1990. As such,a large percentage of homes were built utilizing modern accessibility standards. However, in cases where rehabilitation is necessary,the City can allow a property to install accessibility improvements, such as, building a handicap ramp to allow for improved entrance to a single-family home. The Development Code currently permits projections into yards where decks, platforms, and landing places which do not exceed a height of 48 inches,which may project into a required front or corner side yard up to a maximum distance of six feet,and may project into any rear or side yard up to the property line. However, this standard is not established as an accessibility accommodation and does not allow for the installation of improvements where a greater projection in to a required building setback may be necessary. The Housing Plan proposes to amend the Development Code to define accessibility accommodation, and ensure that local regulations comply with State law. The City also makes Home Improvement Program funds,funded through the City's CDBG program,available for income eligible homeowners for accessibility improvements. PERMITTING PROCESS/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Both the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act impose an affirmative duty on local governments to make reasonable accommodations(i.e., modifications or exceptions) in their zoning and other land use regulations when such accommodations may be necessary to afford disabled • persons an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. Reasonable modifications to structures,including both internal and external modifications,are administratively approved by the Building Official and Planning Director, or their designee, and only a building permit is required, no discretionary permitting process is City of Rancho CucamongaHE-71 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 _8O involved, and there are no established formal procedures for addressing accommodations. As discussed .,., the M, ng Plan w 11 :mc:udeThe 2012 Development Code Update included a • pfegFaw+the establishment+sg of a-procedures for reasonable accommodations. The purpose is to gea4et provide reasonable accommodations to explicitly allow for changes to land use, building codes,development code requirements(i.e.,setback reductions and parking requirements), and permitting processes to accommodate people with disabilities. • • City of Rancho Cucamonga fX+� HE-72 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 " HOUSING RESOURCES isHousing resources refer to the land, financial, and administrative resources that are available to meet Rancho Cucamonga's housing needs to mitigate the housing constraints identified in earlier sections of this Housing Element. This section provides an inventory, analysis, and assessment of the City's resources to address its housing needs, including the City's share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment(RHNA). PROJECTED HOUSING NEEDS The RHNA is distributed by income category. The City of Rancho Cucamonga is allocated a RHNA construction goal of4,-2S2848housing units for the'^Qr2014-2021 planning period. Ofthattotal,the RHNA is divided into four household income groups based upon guidelines established by the State. Based upon these income thresholds and the current price of housing, this Housing Element assumes that the construction of single-family homes and condominiums are affordable to the above moderate income households. The housing units must accommodate the following affordability guidelines: • 31- 209 units of housing affordable to extremely low/very low income households, • 21fr141 units of housing affordable to low income households, • 24-S-158 units of housing affordable to moderate income households, and • 384340 units of housing affordable to above moderate income households. The RHNA allocation of 312209 very low income units is inclusive of extremely low income units. Pursuantto State law (AB 2634), the City must project the number of extremely low income housing needs based on Census income distribution,or assume that 50 percent of the very low income households are extremely low income households. As demonstrated in the"Household Income Profile by Household Type"(Table HE-13), extremely low income households constitute 46.949-4 percent of the very low income group. Therefore,the • City's RHNA of 3-W209 very low income units can be split between 1-5698 extremely low income units(at 46.949-4 percent)and 141111 very low income units. However,for purposes of identifying adequate sites to accommodate the RHNA,State law does not mandate the separate accounting for the extremely low income category. In the 2008-2013 Housing Element. the City of Rancho Cucamonga identified sufficient selected sites to accommodate the lower income RHNA housing need. Because sufficient sites were identified and available for potential residential development at the default density of 30 units per acre the City does not have to carry over any unmet RHNA over from the previous RHNA cycle. CREDITS TOWARDS THE RHNA State law may local governments to obtain credits towards its RHNA housing goals by counting housing units constructed, building permits issued,and projects approved in the time between the start of the RHNA planning period and the submittal of a Housing Element.sineejaRuap�1,2006. BetweenjaAwa There will be no credits towards the RHNA under the development of this Housing Element update as the RHNA planning period begins on January 1,2014,three months after the Housing Element submittal deadline of October 1, 2013. • city of Rancho Cucamonga HE-73 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 ��a— Table. LIC 47. rte e!4f TA%A-a.d. the RUPIA Perylew LBW Ab0V2 � 9,-,,-gap, M4 44-8_O_KAMI firer-129%AMI Multi Family A#GFdable l4ewsiA {f�CCCC CC CC ,C SLG �p 55 55 a TJ 300 f..>a..`e:a- p'':RS i88 33 39 2 2'23 iA 24 J 9 0 40 X4arket-3afe-Uni4s _. moki4am4y 0 0 0 895 895 &ftk-kV"ily 9 0 -�0 1 "22 _4422 5r1410W G-AS4FI'Gkiew to4 443_ 69 2706 274" AAeAterey-Pillage i3 35 0 9 39 Medniainsi6e 43 0 0 39 so ae e 9 co ietal•6rediie 224 4-74 69 270" 276" 2005-2014R4" 3-P 2-16 245 304 11292 93 45 386 9 324 , A fG renscswcied • ineludea ex F Stift 117-unit apawneRt cemplex. One hURdFed peFeem ef thpuRits within this remple P aFe he'd as `h We UA#S- nserved At the APA' to households eaFA*Rg 60 peFeent ef the Village,Village, 'd.. ene..te.Fe... ..d Syca ..e. ..f...:e.ns a vfrnen}e.e.....Je..ee.e. • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-74 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 B-83 35 peKeFlt Elf the AMI;these 60 wRits weFe evenly ddStFibuted between the Vw9 apaFtFlReRt EEIFRFAUFlitieS. At ..cc ,..a...-.. The A ffElFdabillty A..FeeF..e RtS OR thPS . Cn 1-iRitS..all ruR AA yeaFS to e)(PiFe *R 01 nc Remaining-RW NA P'aRRqFlg peFdod. As Elf DeEeFnbeF 2009,the City had PFovided 4S4 laweF ineeme units(with 171 ee;AstFueted, UmtS LAM-IFF!the availability Elf FesideAtial Sites at adequate deRSities and aPPF@PF*aW develepFiReRt StandaF RESIDENTIAL SITES INVENTORY Government Code §65583(a)(3) and §65583.2 requires "an inventory of land suitable for residential development including vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and publicfacilities and servicesfor these sites". The availability of vacant residential • land is the primary resource needed to meet the City's affordable housing needs. State law requires that jurisdictions demonstrate that the vacant land inventory is sufficient and adequate to accommodate that jurisdictions share of the regional housing need. Rancho Cucamonga is committed to identifying sufficient and adequate sites at appropriate densities to accommodate the City's femaining RHNA of 848324 housing units including 508 housing units for the very-low, low-, and moderate-income households, and 340 housing units for above moderate income households. The Housing Element must identifythosesiteswithintheCitythatcanaccommodatetheremainingRHNA. Potential development sites at adequate densities and appropriate development standards must be made available to accommodate these remaining units. Pursuant to State law, the default density of 30 units per acre is considered an adequate density to facilitate and encourage the development of lower income housing. METHODOLOGY The first step in identifying adequate sites is preparing an inventory of land suitable for residential development. Government Code §65583.2(a) provides that land suitable for residential development include 1) vacant sites zoned for residential use, 2) vacant sites zoned for non residential use that allows residential development,3)residentially zoned sites that are capable of being developed ata higher density, and 4) sites zoned for nonresidential use that can be redeveloped for, and as necessary, rezoned for, residential use. The second and third steps determine capacity and suitability of the land for affordable housing. These steps are summarized below: • Identification of Vacant Residential Land:The land inventory contains a listing of properties by unique identifier (a complete listing of vacant land is contained in Appendix B). Pursuant to State law • requirements, this listing shows the size,general plan designation, and zoning of each property. The complete land inventory also includes a general description of any environmental or infrastructure City of Rancho CucamongaQr HE-75 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 e 3 I constraints to the development of housing. Finally, a map shows the location of sites included in the inventory. • • Demonstrating Capacity:This analysis determines the capacity of sites identified in the inventory and their ability to accommodate affordable housing. To determine capacity the City can rely on minimum density requirements adopted through local regulations or, if minimum densities do not exist, the Housing Element must describe the methodology used to establish the number of units. • Demonstrate Suitability of Zone: The analysis must demonstrate that the identified zone/densities encourage and facilitate the development of housing for lower income households. Examples include market demand and trends,financial feasibility,and information based on residential project experience. California Government Code §65583.2(c)(3)(b) establishes default density standards. If a city has adopted density standards that allow at least 30 dwelling units per acre,HCD is obligated to accept sites with those density standards as appropriate for accommodating housing affordable to lower income households. IDENTIFICATION OF VACANT RESIDENTIAL LAND As of January1,29192)approximately 425.40874.49 acres of vacant,uncommitted residential land were available for development. This compares to approximately 879.8acres that were available for development on January 1,29992010. PFGGIblet, beth attached and detached heusing types, and 6eAiEHF howsing develepFAPAt APPI-IFFPS! RR qPW-Fal Figure HE-3: Vacant Uncommitted Residential Land Vacant Parcels N i 1 Legend _ 04%r City sovnaary Vacant Parcels va:ant PaTels r 1'f 0 05 1 2 _ oMi4r one.am cysacasw . • maims City of Rancho Cucamonga , HE-76 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 � \/ avant Parce s A {I >st� . I I I -r— Legend d"ll,►G1'Boundary Vemlrt Parcels .?._.- ♦_ ?--.�: - Parcels � r '1- ' IIS OMiks � (MIG b/GddRG GlS pmm� OVl1/d 10 Vacant Land Capacity Analysis Uncommitted vacant residentially zoned land will support an estimated 115302 X24 to 11 7673-,144 residential units. Because the City uses a performance standard for all classifications of residential development,few projects are built at 100 percent of the density range. The exceptions would be for senior housing or other affordable housing projects that qualify for a density bonus consistent with the City's Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus requirements. Table HE-47: Projected Unit Development from Vacant Uncommitted Land Land Use Vacant Uncommitted Units At 50%Of Density Units At 7S'%Of Density (Minimum-Maximum) Acreage Range Range HR (<.1-2 du/ac) 0.98184.2-2 14 1 ER (<.1-1 du/ac) 27.7737.53 2736 2736 VL (<.1-2 du/ac) 195.18443.1 234465 297634 L (2-4du/ac) 57.947355 1812 32 198254 LM (4-8 du/ac) 115.53183..56 69038&1 803 263 M (8-14 du/ac) 21.9421.83 234239 269266 MH (14 24 du/ac) 0.00 0 0 H (24-30 du/ac) 6.0614 163426 17502 Total F 425.40829.88 1.530316" 117673,124 • Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Units in the Processing Stream City of Rancho Cucamonga 1� �$� HE-77 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �J As of January 1 2013 there were 3,271 residential units in the processing;stream. This includes a total of 2,196 units that were either under staff review or had received Planning Commission approval and a total of • 1,075 units that had received final map approval. 1,774 WA46 that WeFAP4hPFI-IAGIPF Staff Feview 8F had FeGeiyed PlaAR Ag GOFIFIFIRKS 914 app%Yal, bbit had Flat AdYARCPAI W the fiRal Fnap stage. A teimal of 1,896 WR46 weFe .R fiRal FRap state aAd ef these 660 uRits been issued WildiRS peFmits� FesultiRg iR 3,019 units on the PF9eess4Rg StFeclIFIA 69LIRt. Estimated Housing Units Available at Build-Out The total number of residential units at build-out is estimated to be between 62,24462$59 and 62,48162;562. This estimate is based on an analysis of existing units, units in the processing stream,and the Vacant Land Capacity Analysis. As of January 1,20992012 there were 57,4436 total dwelling units in the City and there were another 332713,810 units approved by the Planning Commission and awaiting construction. The Vacant Land Capacity Analysis indicates that existing zoning will support an additional 11 302-,,624 t0 11 7673124 units. Table HE-48: Estimated Housing Units Available at Build-Out Units at 50%of Density Range Units at 75%of Density Range Existing at 1 1 20124{}/-2800 5744342-289 57 44342,209 Existing r�9 3-31-567 131-48 Added-4y 9 712 742 In Process as of(/1/20122618 to 332713818 3 2713-#W 12/31/20121° Vacant Land Capacity as of 1 5302§21 1 7673;}24 1/1/20132018-� • Total 662 24462,41" 62,481iG3,ii2 Notes: 1. California Department of Finance Demographic Research Unitfensus-2000-data 23. Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety record of permits issued for 1/1/201209 to 12/31/201209 and Planning Department—Tidemark Report. 35 Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department—Density range count obtained from Appendix Ca. Source:City of Rancho Cucamonga Estimated Population at Build-Out As vacant land decreases, the rate of building is expected to decrease so that build-out will likely occur between 2020 and 2030. Based on the City's General Plan, the number of housing units at build-out will range between 62,24462;8-59 and 62,56262 362. At the current household size of 3.0093 =persons this equals a population range between 187,292499;354 and 188.24924'4 persons. Applying a 3.953:82 percent vacancy factor would result in 59,78569494 to 60,09064,672 occupied units. Applying the 3.0093.22-2 persons per unit occupancy rate, the build-out population would then range between 179.893V93,932 and 180,810gig persons. • City of Rancho Cucamonga Q; HE-78 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 p,�(} DEMONSTRATING CAPACITY • With the exception of hillside areas, land suitable for affordable housing is generally available throughout the City,although because of land costs most of the uncommitted residential land in the Hillside Residential, Estate Residential, and Very Low Residential Districts will be unsuitable for affordable housing projects. OneTwe of the City's two planned communities,Teaa-Wstaaffd-Victoria, continues to supply vacant land suitable for a range of housing types. These twe Terra Vista and Victoria planned communities have made a commitment where, upon the first sale or rental, 15 percent of the total number of units would be affordable to low- and moderate-income families. Primarily due to market conditions, Terra Vista had exceeded the terms of its commitment to provide a maximum of 1,218 affordable units by 1990. These units are dispersed throughout the planned communities to avoid over concentrations of low- and moderate- income families in any one area. In general,multi-family units are more affordable than single-family units. Approximately 28.03934 acres of vacant land is available throughout the City in the multi-family density range of eight or more units per acres, Medium, Medium-High, and High residential districts; including 6.064-7-� acres in the High Residential District and 21.94,23 RR acres in the Medium Residential District. Other land located throughout the City is available and suitable for the development of affordable housing within the Mixed Use District. Affordable units may be achieved through implementation of the City's Affordable Housing Incentive/Density Bonus Provisions, and in conjunction with the City's Senior Housing Overlay District, and thFough the RDA's The following analysis provides a parcel specific inventory of vacant residential sites suitable for accommodating the reaAaiaiag RHNA need haaaRreoIF 508324 housing units; however, of this RHNA need only 226 housing units could be developed on vacant residentially zoned land and the balance of 282 housing • units could be developed on Mixed Use zoned land as noted below. A more detailed analysis of the City's vacant residential land has been conducted and is provided in Appendix B. This analysis includes the Assessor's parcel number,site acreage,General Plan Designation and Land Use District,existing land use and Community Plan location,developable density,and realistic dwelling unit potential. Only those sites with the potential to address the RHNA balance are included in the inventory. The methodology used to determine the realistic development capacity of each of the sites listed below was through a combination of factors specific to each site including land use designations and the accompanying development standards, lot size,development trends and other land constraints applicable to the specific site. As such, very few sites can achieve the maximum densities allowable by their land use designations. Table HE-49: Demonstrating Capacity—Developable Vacant Residential Sites APN Size General Existing Land Du/Ac DU DU DU DU (Acres) Plan/ Use/ Potential Potential Potential Potential Land Community at 50% at 75% at 100% w/ 25% Use Plan Location Bonus 407742224 0,94 HM Vacant/TeFFa 24-39 2-5 26 28 35 Vista io774222=2 0-.89 H{H VaeaRt. TeEra 24 4 24 22 24 39 V sta 1n7�2c 9:94 ✓IM VaGaRt'i'*P'r:a 24-39 263 282 293 323 Vista 6141alo al 44.66 iii 33G 349 466 22716110 5.00 H/H Vacant/Victoria 24-30 135 142 150 187 108958104 1.06 H/H Vacant/Victoria 24-30 28 30 31 39 • 6 p6 463 473 484 a36 Total 6.0647.74 1W476 172603 181639 226663 Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-79 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 e)-88 T-LAFQ 1.446? CqFNq4-Fn4y Pion eAtial uses te the 89F41; and F:9FRFA@FEiAI uses te the sebith, east, and west. Beeause ef theiF Felatye peten;ial ef the thFee paFeels e9uld yield 343 dwelling upits, developed at 27 dwell Ag WR 4 PeF affe undef uREd the City's Qptie Ral n,. ..i,.pmeRt StandaFGIS n,. .,i..pme,.t ea these a eels t is iRg the r:ty PFE)Yide up t9 436 dwelliAg un ts. r e HE n. Te a sista !'e.... unity PWR High Residential n:.tFiEt ne..el. p ffleAt PRtential Vacant Parcels .. N dWO00' A 4 E Victoria Community Plan The Victoria area contains two vacant uncommitted parcels totaling 6.06 acres in the High Residential District. These parcels are located on the south side of Base Line Road,west of Victoria Park Lane. Land uses in the vicinity include residential uses to the north,south, and east,and commercial uses to the north and west. The development potential of the two parcels could yield 163 dwelling units,developed at 27 dwelling units per acre under the City's Basic Development Standards and 181 dwelling units, developed at 30 dwelling units per acre under the City's Optional Development Standards. Development of those parcels utilizing the City's Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions could provide up to a 25 percent density bonus and provide up to 226 dwelling units. • City of Rancho Cucamonga 8`� HE-80 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 Figure HE-4:Victoria Community Plan—High Residential District Development Potential • Vacant Parca.t/' . N is t FnwYaeR F ` mawas r i �necs AnO[� g i - "lrCbYN, r✓ b,M1i DEMONSTRATING SUITABILITY OF ZONE The RDA Implementation Plan identified a lack of sufficient affordable housing to meet the needs of the City's low- and moderate-income families and established a goal to increase, improve, and maintain the supply of affordable housing. Although the RDA has-activelyassisted with the development and preservation of affordable housing, the ongoing need for additional housing opportunities continues with the City's population growth. To meet this housing need the RDA previously partnered with several non-profit housing corporations to provide a mixture of affordable ownership and rental housing opportunities for income • I eligible households. As evidence of the City'sAQA3commitment topromote the availability and affordability of housing to meet the needs of the community, the RDA has-assisted with the production of over 2,400 affordable units. The CitIR-DA continues to provide,improve,and maintain the Q4supplyof affordable/workforce housing. This is done by leveraging opportunities with local non-profits, county, State, and Federal agencies;and ,pl6F•.,09PP9FtUA;ties f9F the Eley,l,..,. Picit Af RREI h;lRk d . cels. To further increase the supply of affordable housing, the Q1y4SA will maintain contacts with apartment complex owners to PyFchaSe and supportthem with appropriate incentives. With the shortage of available land for residential development remaining in the City due to the housing boom that occurred in 2000 to 2005, the CyAge"will also explore other options to provide affordable family projects, at single vaeaFit lots fair in foil develepmepA. Examples of recently assisted affordable housing projects includes: • Villaz¢io on Route 66—The RDA assisted in the development of this 166-unit project,with 131 units held as affordable. The 10.5 acre 166-unit site developed at a density of 15.75 dwelling units per acre. The RDA contributed $25.5 million towards the development of this$45.6 million dollar project. • San Sevaine Villas—The RDA assisted in the development of this 225-unit project,with 223 units held as affordable. The 12.87 acre 225-unit site developed at a density of 17.25 dwelling units per acre. The RDA contributed $40.7 million towards the development of this$51 million dollar project. • TT City of Rancho Cucamonga �w HE-81 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Table HE-50:Affordable Housing Development Regulatory Concessions Project Concession Subject Revised Standard • Villaggio Master Plan Setback Reduction Reduce building setback from 55 to 47 feet Building Height Increase building height from 35 to 37 feet Wall Height Increase in wall height from 6 to 8 feet San Sevaine Villas Density Bonus Density Bonus A 25%density increase from 180 to 225 units(a 45 unit Agreement increase) Setback Reduction Reduce building to curb setback from 25 to 20 feet Setback Reduction Reduce building to property line setback from 30 to 20 feet Setback Reduction Reduce building separation from 40 to 20 feet between 3-story buildings and 30 to 17 feet between a 3-story building and to 2-story building 1. The RCMC allows that"existing development standards for each land use category...shall be the basis of standards for each category within a mixed use development plan but they may be modified by the City during the Master Plan review process" Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department The development of these affordable housing projects,and the regulatory concessions made,demonstrate the City's practice of assisting in the development of affordable housing and the suitability of available parcels. Considering the identifieclfefAa4ving RHNA housing needbalance,the availability of High Residential District land,and the recent regulatory concessions,the 6.0617-71 acres could be developed at a density of 18.3 dwelling units per acre, similar to the density of recently approved projects, thereby achieving A 6 RHNA balance of]OA development potential of 110 the __. units. OTHER RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL Mixed Use District As part of the 2010 General Plan update the City ispfepesing tedesignated additienal properties within the • Mixed Use District along Foothill Boulevard,the City's major east-west corridor. These areas will provide opportunities for additional residential development at a density of 30 dwelling units per acre. Other Mixed Use districts were also esta blishedcha--o_s a Fe alsg being raps ' eFee',but at lower densities ranging from 14 to 27.75 dwelling units per acre. These threefefff identified areas contain a total of 22.1343 acres,which if developed at 30 units per acre could yield 66337933 dwelling units. Development of those parcels utilizing the City's Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions could provide up to a 25 percent density bonus and provide up to 828 dwelling units. The identified parcels are situated along Foothill Boulevard,and have access to commercial services,medical services, community facilities, and employment opportunities. Additionally, these parcels provide opportunities for pedestrian friendly development,with convenient access to transportation,both public and private. Additional discussions of these properties can be found in Chapter 2: Managing Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Resources section of the General Plan. • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-82 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �� • Figure 1-1E-5: Mixed Use Area 3—Residential Development Potential k,� _l amus 10„1]PS a,151M I N1,Ql61 Jm,a mum I nr�ta tetnasst tm,aua I 1 I Q Y�Y°Y.Nn Mixed UY Areu • I Note: 1) Mixed Use Area 3(Table LUQ)is located in Terra Vista on the north side of Foothill Boulevard. 2) Refer to General Plan Figure LU-3,page LU-23,for information all 13 Mixed Use areas in the City. Table HE-51: Mixed Use Area 3- Residential Development Potential APN Size General li Existing Land Du/Ac DU DU (Acres) Plan/ Use/ Potential Potential Land Community at 100% w/25% Use Plan Location Bonus 22715169 6.5 MU/MU Vacant/Terra 30 195 243 Vista Total 6.5 1 195 243 Source:Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-93 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Figure HE-6: Mixed Use Areas 5 & 6- Residential Development Potential FqT r - -- -T TE Iii i --TTI - +tILW t i � vas.r No[e5: • 1) Mixed Use Area S(cable LU-6)Is located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard and Mixed Use Area 6(Table LU-7)is located on the South side of Foothill Boulevard. 21 Refer to General Plan Figure LU-3,page LU-23,for information all 13 Mixed Use areas in the City. Table HE-52: Mixed Use Areas 5 & 6-Residential Development Potential APN Size General Existing Land Du Ac DU DU Acres Plan Use Potential Potential Land Community at 100% wl 25% Use Plan Location Bonus 20814118 0.1 MUMU Vacant NA 30 3 3 20814119 0.1 MU MU Commercial/NA 30 3 3 20814120 0.1 MU MU Commercial/NA 30 3 3 20814121 0.3 MU MU Commercial/NA 30 9 11 20814122 0.1 MU MU Commercial/NA 30 3 3 20814123 0.1 MU MU Vacant NA 30 3 3 20814124 0.1 MU MU Vacant NA 30 3 3 20814125 0.1 MU MU Commercial/NA 30 3 3 25814128 0.3 MU MU Commercial/NA 30 9 11 20814129 6.8 MU MU Residential/NA 30 204 255 20814130 0.3 MU MU Residential/NA 30 9 11 20814131 0.3 MU MU Residential/NA 30 9 11 20814139 0.2 MU MU Residential/NA 30 6 7 20814140 0.2 MU MU Residential/NA 30 6 7 20814141 0_7 MU MU Residential/NA 30 21 26 20814142 0_3 MU MU Commercial/NA 30 9 11 • 20815105 0.4 MU MU Residential/NA 30 12 15 Citv of Rancho Cucamonga HE-84 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 • 20815107 0_8 MU MU Residential/NA 30 24 30 20815117 0_6 MU MU Residential/NA 30 18 22 20815119 0.5 MU MU Commercial NA 30 15 18 20815124 1.1 MU MU Residential/NA 30 33 41 20826155 1.9 MU MU Commercial/NA 30 57 71 Total 15.6 468 585 Note,Due to rounding the acreage total was used to calculate DU Potential. Source Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department i.ecatl" Aereage WWII; n,I Potential 421.4 3e-dulac „tea-r-6mea AVE!Al.P 9, WAIRRAR Avenue Street 4 372-UR" 1,096 S Annexation Potential There are currently 6,054.48 acres of unincorporated territory within the City's Sphere-of-Influence. There are no current applications requesting annexation; however, there is' 669.9 __.es eUFFeRply being P-cc^«^a; aleAg with the potential to annex 1,100 acres over the next 5-year planning period. • The area is substantially vacant with a total of 21 existing units(4 in the City's Etiwanda North Specific Plan area and 17 in Section 14,the Snow Drop Road development area). Approximately 558.41 acres are suitable for residential development under the City's General Plan Hillside Residential land use designation. Based on a density of 1.29 units per acre,this area could support approximately 720 new residential units; however, substantially more units could be allowed under the County's current development standards. Because of hillside characteristics and distance from existing development, infrastructure costs for the area are considered to be extremely high. Therefore, the area is not generally suitable for affordable housing, whether developed in the City or in the County. FINANCIAL RESOURCES The ability of a City to provide affordable housing opportunities requires substantial public subsidies. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has access to a number of local, State, and Federal resources. The key funding sources are described below. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HOUSING SET-ASIDE State law previously requireds redevelopment agencies to set aside at least 20 percent of tax increment revenue for increasing and improving the community's supply of low- and moderate-income housing. A significant amount of funds were generated by tax increment for affordable housing and wastween July 1, 2998, and AiRe 30, 2913, appiCbMimately $99,834,227 wall be geneFated by tax ineFement fe.F affeFdableheusing. WeweyeF,the RDA taw iRPFement has been pledged against several on-going obligations identified below. In July 1996, the RDA approved the sale of tax allocation bonds to provide permanent financing for two community based non-profit organizations National CORE and NHDC. On September 1, 1996,Tax Allocation • Bonds in the amount of$37.66 million were sold; proceeds of the bonds will be allocated in the following manner: City of Rancho Cucamonga ��.t4 I HE-85 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 • A pledge agreement through the year 2025 was signed with National CORE where $3.9 million will be provided annually for debt services and project reserves. Beginning year in 6 of the pledge agreement,if • the provision of Redevelopment Law that allows for the acquisition of existing units with Housing Set- Aside funds has been extended beyond its current sunset, this $790,000 of the annual pledge will be deposited into a "Future Project Reserves" fund for use in acquiring additional apartment complexes within the Project Area. If a program is not developed, the funds will be available for any RDA housing program. • A pledge agreement through the year 2025 was signed with NHDC where$1.5 million was paid to NHDC on June 30, 1996,and again on December 30, 1996. An additional$5 million in net bond proceeds were also paid to the NHDC. These bond proceeds will be used to complete a portion of the capital improvement plan for the Northtown neighborhood that includes continuing the development of infill housing on vacant lots,acquisition,and rehabilitation of existing absentee-owned housing. The annual pledge amount will be$1.4 million through the year 2025. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)and are based on a formula that considers census data, extent of poverty, and age of the housing stock. Based upon these criteria,the CDBG program allows local governments to utilize Federal funds to alleviate poverty and blight. The CDBG program provides funds for a wide range of community development activities,including the acquisition and/or disposition of property,public facilities and improvements, relocation, housing rehabilitation, homeownership assistance, and support to public services. In 2012,Tthe City of Rancho Cucamonga receiveds approximately$800,000 in CDBG entitlement funding,a decrease of approximately 27 percent over the past two years and we anticipate a further reduction of • funding in 20134-,000,GGG4+naa4y. The City's CDBG program provides funding for:1) public improvements to lower income areas of the City,2)the Home Improvement Program,which provides loans up to$30,000 and grants up to$7,500 to income eligible single-family and mobile home owners,3) historic preservation, and 4) public service groups, including fair housing services. Section 8 Rental Assistance Section 8 is rental assistance provided to a household which bridges the gap between 30 percent of the household's gross monthly income and the fair market rent of a unit. Although this longstanding,Federally funded program is not expected to increase in size or scope, it remains an important affordable housing program by helping to balance a household's income and the cost of housing. Within Rancho Cucamonga, Section 8 assistance is administered by the San Bernardino County Housing Authority. Neighborhood Stabilization Program The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) appropriated funds for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties. Grants under HERA are considered CDBG funds and are implemented through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). NSP funding was determined by a formula that considered statewide factors such as the number of loans that are: 1) in foreclosure, 2)subprime, 3) in default, and 4) 60 to 89 days delinquent, and then factored in local criteria such as 1) local foreclosure estimates, and 2) local vacancy rates. Based upon these criteria Rancho Cucamonga received a direct allocation of$2,133,397 in NSP funds. Rancho Cucamonga's NSP program provideds two activities to address the high number of foreclosed properties. This includes 1)an NSP Acquisition/Rehabilitation and Resale—First Time Homebuyer Program where the City acquires foreclosed properties and resells them to eligible families earning upto 120 percent • of the AMI, and 2) an NSP Acquisition/Rehabilitation and Reuse—Affordable Housing Program where the 01 Rancho Cucamonga / HE-66 2 2013--2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 S City acquires foreclosed properties and works with local non-profit housing assistance groups to establish • housing opportunities for families earning less than 50 percent of the AMI. Rancho Cucamonga's grant agreement with HUD ran from March 5 2009 to March 5 2013. Duringthat time Rancho Cucamonga achieved a 100 percent expenditure of grant funds in accordance with program guidelines On November 27 2012 HUD published the"Notice of Neighborhood Stabilization Program:Close Out Requirements and Recapture" to address the further implementation of this program and the compliance with grant close out procedures. HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), similar to CDBG, is a formula-based block grant program funded through HUD. HOME funds are provided to eligible state and local governments for the creation of affordable housing opportunities for low-income families. HOME funds must be spent only on housing, and are intended to provide incentives for the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable rental and home ownership properties. Rancho Cucamonga participates in the HOME Consortium administered by the County of San Bernardino Department of Community Development and Housing;the current 3-year cooperation agreement runs until September 29442014. Programs offered by the HOME Consortium include: • HOME Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP): A silent second trust deed program to assist low- income persons in becommingte-beEeme homeowners. Dyers 149ME TeAant Based ReRta'Assistangg (TRRA) PFRPF;IFA-. PFGY"des beth a menthly Fest subsidy f9F VeFy • fieRtal"Qs'r EIREI�OF Pehalailitate existillie Fental PFOpeFty, which will then he made available te qualifyiRg teRaRts at • HOME Affordable Housing Development Loan (AHDL) Program: Provides gap financing to qualified individuals and organizations for new construction, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of affordable housing. ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES The City of Rancho Cucamonga actively works with a number of nonprofit organizations to expand and preserve affordable housing in the City. The following nonprofit agencies are either actively providing or preserving affordable housing in the City or have expressed interest in working in San Bernardino County. These include: • National CORE:National CORE,located in Rancho Cucamonga, is one of the largest nonprofit affordable housing developers in Southern California. • Northtown Housing Development Corporation:The purposeof the organization istoestablish,maintain, and operate housing units for low-income households in the Northtown Neighborhood of Rancho Cucamonga. • Workforce Homebuilders: Incorporated with the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and operating • housing units for lower-income households. • LINC Housing: LINC Housing has built affordable homes throughout California and provides housing for people underserved by the marketplace. City of Rancho Cucamonga ,,� /I HE-87 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 ,per i OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION California Government Code 465583(a)(8) requires "[a]n analysis of opportunities for energy conservation • with respect to residential development." Water Conservation In 2009 the City adopted a Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance pursuant to State of California Government Code 665595 which regulates the efficient use of water resources. The Ordinance was incorporated into the Development Code as part of the 2012 Development Code update and requires projects to develop a water budget based on the total landscape area. The Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance applies to new construction and rehabilitated landscapes for public agency protects private developers submitting projects with a total landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet and homeowners submitting projects in excess of 5,000 square feet that require a building permit, plan check, or design review. Single family hemes, exeept made! hemes, aFe exempt 40FA these FeEibliFeRAeRtS, but the develapeF must he XeFiSG@pe n.d . Building Code Title 24 • The City's Building and Safety and Development Codes are in compliance with Title 24 of the California Building Code CalGreen and the Rancho Cucamonga Green Building Code. The California Energy Commission has established and adopted energy improvement specifications for both single-family and multiple-family structures under four stories. These specifications require both active and passive energy features for all residential developments. As ef IapwaFy 1 1993L. FeqUF@FReRc gaileR flush teilets was added to s Title 24 Rancho Cucamonga's Building and Safety Department enforces State adopted Energy requirements for Climate Zone 10. FeqU FemeFit' eneFgy system unless ether alteFsat ve eneFgy systems aFe EIeFnaRAtF;ii;Pd to hA At e6juivaleRt eapacit ..d „ffii:ien -All appliances and fi)(twFes shall be eAeFgY eesseFYIRB (e.g., Feduced 69R5bH`AP1iiElR 5h9WeF heads, wate+ City of Rancho Cucamongan/'� HE-8g 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 I2_q' I the City places the leAg axis of the heusejust east ef dbie sewth. S8laF eneFft 66 alS8 a PFaetieal,East eff dabil %' 9f hOUSiRg. Green Development The City's General plan outlines goals related to Sustainable Development Green Building, Healthy Communities Smart Growth and Global Warming(AB32) As part of the 2012 Development Code update the City implemented a Green Building Code to encourage developers to go above and beyond typical development practices by creating incentives for compact mixed-use developments encourage the use of alternative energy resources promote alternative means of transportation create incentives to reduce energy use and facilitate low impact development techniques. • The provisions outlined in the Green Building Code provide two levels of incentives available to developers that exceed the requirements outlined in the State of California CalGreen Building Code. The City has developed a Green Building Code Compliance Matrix (GBCCM) which implements a point system to determine whether projects are compliant with the Green Building Code and quantifies the level they have Pone beyond the minimum requirement Projects that achieve CalGreen Tier 1 or 100 points or more on the GBCCM (RC Green 100) are eligible for priority processing Projects that achieve CalGreen Tier 2 or 200 points on the GBCCM (RC Green 200) are eligible for priority processing along with reductions in Development Code standards These provisions encourage energy conservation in context of flexibility and creativity in residential building designs Because they tend to reduce the cost of monthly utility bills,they also contribute to housing affordability. A 5 PaFt ef the GeReFal Plan Update,the City ferw5ed on SustaiRable PevelepmeRt,GFeeR Buildings, Heaft4y develop 1' es as thPqPIPME41,$6 6A. thP r ^Fd) PlaR. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Rancho Cucamonga received an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant(EECBG)allocation through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The stated purposes of the EECBG program are to assist eligible entities in creating and implementing strategies to reduce fossil fuel emissions,reduce the total energy use, and improve energy efficiency. As part of the City's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy(SECS)the City adopted two programs specifically designed to improve residential energy efficiency. These include a • residential revolving loan program to encourage and fund energy saving projects for low income homeowners, providing funding to replace inefficient heaters, air conditioners, and water heaters, and a financial incentive program providing homeowners with a rebate for the installation of energy efficient City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-89 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 6-13 appliances and other mechanical and electrical equipment. The City spent all funding associated with the initial allocation in accordance with DOE grant procedures. The • Revolving Loan activity will continue indefinitely and as loans are repaid new loans will be made available to income eligible applicants. (=a,*fAFniA Wealth and Safety Code §33413(b)(4) establishes that a HeWSiAg PFedU0qOR PlaR (WPP) FAust be Plan GAVPFS the five yeaF time peFi8d 491PA 2919 te 2014; MOUSING PRODUCTION QUANTITATIVE NQUIRIMENTS exist within the RedevelopmeRt aFea; between 2909 and 2914, aRetheF 206 uFAS aFe PFejeCted. Of that total, 1,216 units(40 peFeelllt)shall beaffElFflabletayeFYIew *Reeme heuse I-I A FIPF WP21th R Ad Safety Code§33413(b)(1), Fed eye!elament age nries must Fneet thPiF 24AFdable heusi • man ate in a timely FnanReF. PeFf9FFAanee will be FROniteFed eveFY five yeaFS. The next PeFfOFFRaRee FNGAit8F!Ag Will 96GUF in 2015, tO C8iReide with updates te the RPA lffipleFlReAtat a 9A PWR • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-90 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �� 1- is µ Housing Production Plan _ Flaming Anaa Map —/y p cm ea d.r R. u � YN.,aru.QUYCV f5 .a..v wm.a canmnar • FiginiFe HE 7 kisting vs. FlFej .ked Units Dere ffl eF 23, 1941 to Build O t 25,000 - 20,280 20,000 18,957 19,163 15,000 13,181 12,099 11,893 10,000 7,084 7,084 7�! O 7,08 5,000 880 862 852 882 a � 0 2008 2013 2019 • �!Total MFR Units�Tolel SFR Units -Naw MFR Units t New SFR Units City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-91 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 6-4 ()0 eaeh. The AFSt (Health and Safety Code §334 13(h)(1)) establigheg that "et �epst 30 peFc-ent of all new—d (§33413(b)(2)(A)(i)) establishes that "at least 15 persent 40.11 new mhohiktated dweuiRg un4s developed bypubilie er Private entities ... Mali be ... G&Fdeble". Typieally, a Fedevelopmem ageney dnpq i4sit Wild unks. The RaRche Gweamenga RDA does net plan te bwAd units, so the 15 peFeent veFYasw LUV4*ad. Toca► 8355 114N 30 3o ase 257 esa 47146 2" 400 FiSWFe say aee 4,444 4,246 4,846 a,eas 5eu�e-aen LC o o d o ed rl..rPFAbeF 23 1901to O..Itd 0 it 3500 • 3,042 3000 2,579 2500 2,405 2,231 2,055 1.882 2000 1,825 Unl% 1,709 1,575 1,549 1,642 1,444 1500 1,233 1' 1,216 17 oi,129 1,030J945 892 961 000 720 648 577 632 500 18 632 288 0 1a 1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009 2012 2015 2018 Years �V Low�LOWAAO*Mts -4�-Total Unts I • City of Rancho Cucamongann � HE-92 &A 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 o f As of jaRuaFy 1, 2010, a WWI Of 2,424 FeStFieted, affei:dable units have been picevided te meet the RPA'q State eategWies aFe divided Ante "VeFy how" (belew 50 of;he AMI), "Low" (SO peFeeicit 89 peFeent Af th AN41). State affwdability taFigets include"Veiry Lew,""Lew,"and WedeFate" inceme levels. The seWeFlReR (below 35 peFeent Elf the AMI), "heyel 11" (36 peFreRt 45 PeFeent ef the AMI), "hevel 111" (46 pwfflt- 60 peFeen;of the AMI),and"Level IV"(61 PeFeeRt 99 PeFeew of the APAI). If the RDA alleeateS FeseWiFeeste 3500 -- 3,042 3000 • 2500 2,232 2000 Units 1,709 1,825 1500 1 441 1,218 1000 500 318 tOt 0 1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1987 2000 2003 2008 2009 2012 2015 2018 yeast Very Low Units�LowlModemte Unita �Total Urat Deselopmerl REDEVEL91IMENT nr_rurY occur IRCES • Between Ally 1, 2098, and june 30, 2014, appFE)*iFiRately $99.8 FROIken del!aFS W41 he geneFated by tax City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-93 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 . Table HE CA RDA 20 PeFrent Heusing Se, Aside Fund PFejeetmEIRS IF46644ew 2098-2010 S2e�eeeee 2010-20-14 ,9�9„ ;2e eeaeee 7(11-3 tea► S�s3a,2z� silex (Table HE 56)- T-heFefGFe, With Fedevelepment aFea vaeant Iand FeseWF6efi, OREluding RPA land els. • Table HE 55i RPA WRd gaa ' Site Ain AF,Ees 29Re ^ ' p�� 9` �p R4 map below) A4iwimumOL4O% } 13 78 Nh{4 S of ;i� S4 3304 u� d,A aQ 489 393 T4"W 26 80 626 249 C e LIC 100 DDA Land Bank Map • City of Rancho Cucamonga bq 0,5 HE-94 2013-2021 Housing Element-0raft March 27,2013 �J r 1 I N POI A Nan RDA Land Bank Location Map Q CU.., � Q N.E.re�apm�liwrry BouMery r � t�au.o-r oao-w r«..w.Pi...e co-nmuiq VG PW Ldnm�vly • City of Rancho Cucamonga ry L HE-95 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 (J-1 AD0�0 A�OOO AD000 gni r 7' }Im{m�lnl��le��l��T_JEY11YiCl�el ��`� rrr� �� uuum� n�L� m ir �NN �,•: If rR ! me `ter 9�, a n^..1,"��,'1< �� \�;� • n . 1 AI r IIIn�GIc ■ ril1r M1='� 612-ml @. its Ll �I� f IOW rinm�e.E�I�IIyee2�� E �� n ��• P•nnn,lltllll CI ; :'ii ij�...�:�- /i i��•� L%rv:'�/ //,iris% Lai �///� . . :• . ... househ9lds. These Health and Safe Cade F ablished by the f..11...,.i"g: 20 PeFeent get Aside (§93334 2(a)); "Ne! Ie55 then 20 pereept 94 itexes that oFp n4ppeted te fk of redeveleyment—project sho;t .,th . f-ebw yeers 4 Fhe destr6octien er renqevG4, Health andSafetyGede§33413(b)(4) Fequ4es that eaGh Fedevelepment ageney adept a planteeemplywthl the FeEjU ' thp 44andated Rreduetien hale addition, §33413.5 pd §33a34.5 °y • Health and Safety Cede §33413(8) FeqU Fes that wheneveF dwelliRg UnitS hOUS Rg PeFSORS and NFAilieS 9 the Feplaeement dwelling units shall bp a-va-ilable ;it affeFdable hewsing cost to peFsens iR OL SaFAL 9F a 1OWeF ;AGGMe GategG"' (19W, YeF�' 10W, OF FR9deF@te), as the peFs9A5 displaced 49FA these deS49yed AF removed uaii; Reptor,eirmens PeAGI/ Implementation 4q A d 6 of ..d .. h+ ,.. L.. PAF ,.d .. FW . / , 200 Health d Safety !' d §33413.5 FeqUiFes eaCh FeElevelopmeRt a0eney lig adeptby Feselut I Feplaeement hewsiAg plan indicating hew the agency will complywith the FeqUiFeFALRt6 of the Feplaeemen • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-97 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 O �-I I ieakh a Ad Safety Code;33334.S Fequi Fes that '4LjveF),FedeVWepnqentp!Gn OdeptederefflendedIPOLWPOR januaity !, 1974; date e)(PFessed an §33334.5, §33413(d) impeses the ReplaeemeR The Qty of Ranphg GucaiAenga's Redeyelepment Plan was adopted en PeeeFRbeF 23, 1981. AR amendment to the RDA APPF9'oed August !98;1, did not change the ilFPR of the RDA's heusdalv, but did exteR , tPFFR of tL on6 nn yeaFteFFRf the onn eRdS OR 2027 Thp RP.A.shall Fneet the Replaeennent ReqUiFeFnenI UAdeF the Wealth and Safety Gqde(§33413), eeRswsteRt implementation wn't, 9F LiRits, the RPA shall pFep8Fe a Hewsing Replaeement Plan. :Phis plan shall inelude he Feplaeement guide"Fies te Fneet the Feq- Hpaith and Safety Code ;33419, and as state SPOOPIR 4W ef the RPA's Akieles ef 1nGGFPGFaVen. As fUlF*eF stated iR SeGtqeR 402, a dwe"wRg unit whose • FeqwHFeFeFAGIVaIGfURitS,t P RDA will cemply with I lealth and Safety Code §33413. W Fe Festhatthe AgeRey adept a Feplaeennent h9using plan 30 days PF*9Fte eRteFiRg ante any affeeffieRit hichlFesultsinthe (ImplementatieR Plan, page 63). HP21th ;H;d gafeo'�Code§334 13(6) FeEIU*Fes that FeplaeeirneRt and PFOIJWOiGHPI WRqtS Shall FeFAamA aYawlable a affnFdah'p he Aq; ;e leyels Wmeated f9F the longest feasible time, but net less than 55 biwit is net limited to, uRiiirnited dUF8t*GA. i leakh and f afety Code §33334.3(f)states that when hqu4Rg units aFe deye'Oped eF assisted with FneAey ewneF eccupied 1413104, BF !S yeaFS feF Foutual self help units. m lealth and Safety Cede §33334.13 FequiFes that YeFy IOW dineeme and lew@F ineeme units developed with assistanee fF9FR a heFneewReFSh*p FeWential 44424 that 19100PIF F neeme WIRAS plFevided PUFSUaRt W B density benus shall FeFnn*A affeFdable fGF 30 yeaFfi. • City of Rancho Cucamonga �1 n HE-98 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 30 yeaFs. implefmo-nWiGn Length Elf AOFdability shall he Reg8tiated GA a PFGjLGt bY ffejeet basis feF the IORgeSt feasible peFp Wealth and Safety Code §33413(b)(1) that '!at least 30 per6ent 4 GY Rew and SubstOO96A, eMei:fhGn the egeney[but"Aeluding these developed PUFSUaRt W a Witten affeemeRt with the RPAI incefne�"and not less than 49 peFeent ef the affeFdable dwelling bIA'tS FequiFed to be available te, and • The RDA and the City of RaRehe GwEamenga shall reiRplete a schedule f8F h9WSiRg PF9dUGtiElA that will FRee L.., ...,.t..:t6'.,t6.. L.....1 6... A&Fi..s of the nnn IgERY9E19R Th4s HIPP shall establ*sh a five yeaF SEhL911111P fAF FRepting the State Mandated Housing PFE)du o, 1 lealth and Safety Code §33413(h)(4)FeqUiFes n plan ... shell adept a plan fe comph, Mth the requirements Elf this sbibdivision [the Mandated PFRd" hebosing ,J., ..t ch r t6„ .J.. implengentatien wk u . • same . City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-99 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 ether than the agenGy[but ineluding these developed pbwsuantte a wFitten agFeement with the RDA!6 inceRge," and ROt less than 49 peFeent At the affpFdablp dwell Rg LlflitS FeEluiFed te be available to, and Housing AF;9ductien Plan Requiremen TL. RPA d thp Cityfo ti rucamenga shall meet the Fe FeFnents of f.]]41]l1.1(4) implementation CONSISTENCY REQUIREMENTS The WPP builds 9R the geal, objeetiYes, and Policies ideRtified in the 2010 update to the Heusing EleffleiW. using Plan .tiates. D ',f heu4pg eppeFtonifies thGtR3eet the ee fes 4 G4 ecenen4c segnqeoqt6 of th greups. PFegFaFA5 nelude Residept a!NgOlFtgage Revenue Bends,density benus ffeffaRPIS,SCAG'�RMAgeals, HUD's RDA's 20 PeFeeRt Set Aside PUAd (CeAS SteRt With PFOViSi9RS ef the WeStLFA GeAtPF feir 1 ay., RI, Ppve4y AgFeeFPE!Rt). • Unks At Wsk Study eFpphasis en these units that aFe within the RDA pFejeEt aFea, :Phe WPP sha'! be eens4stent with the RDA's Implementatien Plan Felative te issues Felatmg to a4eFdable • GFaRtmAg a deRSit y beA . to leye a the affeFdat,'I'h,of Rev., unitq. • Establish the teFFq ef affeFdability as the useful eeenennie life of the 3ffGFdablL hewsiRg units wit • P klitiple faF*Idly ffejects that include AE)Fdable upits shall be located within appFepFiatelyzeRed aFeaS r e of the e r{rt.. vr - •• All affeFdable upits shall be Of G9PRPaFable quality, design, and appeaFaRGe W FFIEIFI(et Fate h8Usift. City of Rancho CucamongaHE-100 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 {e) 0 l4ewsiRg assisted by the RDA shall eamply with AFtiele 34 Af the-Califei,nia GeRstkutien PIGFIREIFethaR419 • the ...edian OF less .6..n 6e assisted ....:.s Aeeated as diFeeted by the seulemeRt. The iReeme levels, adjusted f8F faFnWy size, aFe as follows, Ie.'PI I. PaFO lief a .. lees «6en aC a ..« of the ALAI I,e�l 1I, c;...re .. le .... «.6ac .. .,. ,..d nc .. .,«of the nAAI Level "li FaFiRmI:e eaFRiAe less than AL peFeeRt and 60 vewe..«..t.6.. A\nI Level Wi [.....Nies eaFAiASL.« «6a.. G, . eFeeRt and 911 ...........«..f«1.e ALAI Th P 4F-#lPFAPRt f4-'F4heF FeqUiFes that Ret less than 50 peFeeRt ef the WAks assisted by the RDA FAUSt be- 814d vee g th fPF i....e.een L.e«•..vee LA p e..«and 99 ..e.eee«of the AMI). • h' eusehelds with ii:Hewnes below 35 peFGeRt Gifthe median ineeme; 34 feF househelds IRPEIFRP between Reeffle. 'A.Ad that "the terng �ew Fent hebosky piceject'&hog n9een ony dewlepn9ent composed 4 wban 9F: F.F,Fof AF 1pqq Elf thp.A.A.41. %vith the City's GeReFal PWA,the RDA shall ebseFve the seattffed Sites P0663le • City of Rancho Cucamonga �O HE-101 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 HOUSING PLAN The previous sections of this Housing Element provided an assessment of the City's housing needs, an • assessment of constraints to the development of housing, and an inventory of housing resources. This section establishes the City of Rancho Cucamonga's strategy for addressing the housing needs and mitigating constraints with available resources. GOAL,OBJECTIVES, POLICIES,AND PROGRAMS Overarching Housing Element Goal: Provide opportunities and incentives for the provision of a variety of housing types for all economic segments wishing to reside in the community regardless of race,religion,sex, or income group. Adequate Housin¢Sites Goal HE-1: Allow and create new opportunities that enable a broad range of housing types, maintain a balanced supply of ownership and rental units, and provide sufficient numbers of dwelling units to accommodate expected new household formations. Objective HE-1.1: Ensure a wide range of housing alternatives and enable the City to achieve its share of the RHNAthrough the utilization of land use distribution and development standards to encourage a mix of housing types, including mobile homes and apartments, within a variety of price ranges. Policy HE-1.1.1: Provide opportunities for a varietyof housing types through implementation of the Land Use Plan, Development District Map, and Community Plans. Policy HE-1.1.23: Discourage the conversion of existing mobile home parks to other uses. Policy HE-1.1.34: Maintain and administer a condominium conversion ordinance. Program HE-1: Inventory of Residential Sites The City will maintain an inventory of vacant residentially zoned sites at appropriate densities and development standards to accommodate the 2013 Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 84837282 units. tOWaFds the RMNA,leaYiRg a FeFRa*RlRg RWN A halanee nf AM units. :A;e City will eRSUFe an adequate supp4y Funding Source: General Fund Responsible Agency: Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Monitor the sites inventory annually to assess the City's continued ability to facilitate a range of residential housing types. • Provide an inventory of vacant residentially zoned properties to interested affordable housing developers after adoption of the Housing Element. Annually update the listing to promote the continued availability and marketability of the identified properties. GGYPIFIRIFIRPRt Cade §6S852.3(a) specifies that leeal geyemments EaARat eXelUde PeFFAaReRtlY SiFiRaRI-IfArt-lFP9J h9fReS if 8FIR lets zoned f9F single family dwellings(WAleS6 manufaGWFed hGUS'Rg is M9Fe than • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-102 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 &A ( 1 eemply with State law and eRSUFe that sweh uses Nkhff eemmunity expeLtatieRs feF quality, the Gity-" FURAY se e. GeReFalP.._a T4ne#pme and Objectives; FRAAI_lfB9WFPd Wusing and mebile henries 6919sistent with State law and specify the zene, a develepment. Program HE-29:Mobile Home Park Conservation This program discourages the conversion of existing mobile home parks to other uses, consistent with Government Code §65863.7, in order to maintain a valuable source of affordable housing. Mobile home parks are permitted in all residential districts,subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Eight mobile home parks are located in the City providing 1,380 mobile home units. Although the City has not enacted a Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance, the City promotes the conservation of Mobile Home Parks. Funding Source., General Fund Responsible Agency. Planning Department/Building and Safety Department Timeframe and Objectives: • • Continue to encourage the conservation of mobile home parks and discourage the conversion of mobile home parks to other uses in order to maintain a valuable source of affordable housing. • Continue to promote the conservation of mobile home parks through implementation of the Mobile Home Accord(Program HE-9)that serves as a rent stabilization agreement between the City and mobile home park owners, implementation of the Mobile Home Rental Assistance Program (Program HE-10)that provides a monthly rental subsidy to low income mobile home households, and through the Building and Safety PepaFtFnems enforcement of Title 24 as it applies to mobile homes to ensure mobile homes meet applicable building code requirements. Program HE-34:Condominium Conversion Multi-family units make up approximately 3032 percent of the housing stock;consequently,the City has a somewhat limited supply of apartment rentals. As a means of preserving the City's rental housing stock,the Condominium Conversion Ordinance regulates the conversion of apartments to condominiums, but establishes a maximum annual limit, defined as no more than one-half the number of multi-family rental dwellings added to the City's housing stock during the preceding year,forthe number of multi-family rental units that may be converted to ownership type. Funding Source: CDBG Responsible Agency. Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Ensure compliance with the City's Condominium Conversion Ordinance. • Annually monitor the rate of conversion to determine if modifications to the ordinance are needed to maintain a healthy rental housing market. • I Program HE49: Mixed Use District As part of the General Plan update the City designated additional properties within the Mixed Use District City of Rancho Cucamonga (-a, HE-103 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 along Foothill Boulevard, the City's major east-west corridor. These Mixed Use land use designations became effective with the May 19, 2010 adoption of the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Update. These • areas will provide opportunities for additional residential development at densities up to 30 dwelling units per acre and have access to commercial services, medical services, community facilities, and employment opportunities. Additionally,these parcels provide opportunities for pedestrian friendly development,with convenient access to transportation, both public and private. Funding Source: General Fund Responsible Agency. Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Utilize the Mixed Use District to provide development standards ranging from 14 to 30 dwelling units per acre. - AmeRd the Develepment Code within eighteen FRenths of adep;ian of the GeAPFRI Plan to • Utilize appropriate development standards to achieve 30 units per acre on the four identified Mixed Use District properties, potentially achieving 1,035 dwelling units on 34.5 acres of land. °a_ e Affordable Housing Goal HE-2: Provide housing opportunities that meet the needs of all economic segments of the • community including very low, low-, and moderate-income households and special needs groups. Objective HE-2.1: Protect and expand the range of housing opportunities available by location,price,and tenure to low-and moderate-income households. Policy HE-2.1.1: Offer Development Agreements to provide incentives for the development of senior and/or family affordable multi-family rental units. Policy HE-2.1.23: Implement the Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions with for profit and non-profit developers to provide affordable housing opportunities. Policy HE-2.1.34: Encouraging use of Federal rental assistance programs to assist lower income households and support the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino(HACSB) applications for additional vouchers to meet the needs of low-income households. Policy HE-2.1.4&: Support the Mobile Home Park Accord voluntary rent stabilization as a means of keeping rents at reasonable levels. Policy 14F 2 1-6: PFEIFIFIGte, implement, and FREIR461F the HPP wt"i2iing the RDA's 20 PeFrest HOUSiRg Objective HE-2.2: Promote efforts to define both the size and composition of the homeless population in • order to assess existing and future needs, and support a multi-jurisdictional City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-104 2013-2021 Housing Element–Draft March 27,2013 pj—( i • comprehensive approach toward addressing those needs. Policy HE-2.2.1: Conduct an annual survey of area non-profit service providers in order to determine the homeless needs within the City. Objective HE-2.3: Assist providers of temporary emergency shelter and transitional housing opportunities. Policy HE-2.3.1: Assist the efforts of local organizations and community groups to provide temporary emergency shelters, transitional housing opportunities, and services to the City's homeless population. Policy HE-2.3.2: Participate with adjacent communities toward the provision of a sub-regional shelter program and encourage the County to develop a comprehensive homeless program. Objective HE-2.4: Recognize the unique characteristics of elderlyand handicapped households and address their special needs. Policy HE-2.4.1: Continue to allow for the establishment of second units on single-family residential lots to provide additional housing opportunities pursuantto State law and established zoning regulations. Policy HE-2.4.2: Enforce and regulate the disabled accessibility and adaptability standards contained in Title 24 of the California and Uniform Building Codes as they apply to apartments, condominium, and townhouse projects. Program HE-56:First Time Homebuyer Program The RDA-admiaisters a First Time Homebuyer program, previously administered by the RDA, waswhich is • available to income eligible applicants citywide. The program provideds down payment loans up to a maximum of$80,000,which were thenare recorded as a silent second. Participation wasis limited to those households at or below 90 percent of the AMI. Funding Source: NoneRo. Set Aside Responsible Agency. Planning DepartmentROA Timejrome and Objectives: City Wall a theFe is a link to the bFBGhU-^ on - e Gity • ebsit^ Annually monitor the participation of all existing property owners assisted through the First Time Homebuyer program As this activity was previously RDA funded the continued monitoring of this program will not provide new funds or allow for new applicant participation. Program HE-67:Neighborhood Stabilization Program The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008(HERA)appropriated$3.92 billion in emergency assistance for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties. Grants under the HERA are considered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and are implemented by HUD through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Rancho Cucamonga is a direct recipient of NSP1 funds and received $2,133,397 to address foreclosure issues within the City. The City's NSP program operates two • activities 1) an Acquisition/Rehabilitation and Resale — First Time Homebuyer Program where acquired properties will be available to households earning up to 120 percent of the AMI, and 2) an Acquisition/Rehabilitation and Reuse — Affordable Housing Program where acquired properties will be City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-105 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 WIq available to households earning below 50 percent of the AMI. These programs are available in selected census tracts experiencing a high foreclosure risk. • Funding Source: CDBG-NSP Responsible Agency: Planning Department*DA Timeframe and Objectives: • Acquire 127 properties for participation in the two NSP funded activities making 103 properties available through the Acquisition/Rehabilitation and Resale ' program and 2 properties available to local non-profit housing providers through the Acquisition/Rehabilitation and Reuse program. • Implement program close out consistent with HUD's "Notice of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Close Out Requirements and Recapture." Program HE-78:Section 8 The HUD funded Section 8 program is administered by the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino(HACSB). HACSB provides rent subsidies to very low income households and elderly households who spend greater than 50 percent of their income on rent, live in substandard housing, or have been displaced. The subsidies represent the difference between 30 percent of the monthly income and housing payment standards established by HUD. Housing vouchers are utilized by many extremely low income households in Rancho Cucamonga. The City will work with the HACSB to market the Section 8 program and improve its overall effectiveness. Funding Source: HUD Section 8 Funds Responsible Agency. Planning Department/HACSB Timeframe and objectives: • • Promote the use of Section 8 by making program information available atthe publiccounter and community facilities. Encourage non-profit service providers to refer eligible clients to the Section 8 program for assistance. • Coordinate with the HACSB to prioritize vouchers to be set aside for extremely low income households. • Provide Section 8 information to owners of small rental properties to encourage acceptance of Section 8 vouchers. Program NE49:Mobile Home Accord administered by the Eilly Manager's 04k,—The Mobile Home Accord serves as a rent stabilization agreement between the City and the 8 mobile home park owners,which limits how much park owners can raise rents based on the Consumer Price Index. The Mobile Home Accord was renewed in 2009 for a 7-year participation agreement; all 8 mobile home parks within the City participate in the Accord. Funding Source: NoneRDA-Funds Responsible Agency: Building and Safety [ItmentROA Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to administer the Mobile Home Accord. Program HE=914: Mobile Home Rental Assistance Program In June 2008, the RDA establishe-aPPFElved the 9 a Mobile Home Rental Assistance Program that provides up to $10039 per month towards the rent of a mobile home space for households that are at or below 60 percent of the AMI and paying 30 percent or more of their income on housing-. 4r+ • 2009, Stag FeGGFRrAPnded that the b@.R.Pfi* @FAAL'At be iRffeaSed W $409 PeF FAGAth te betteF sep.,e the City of Rancho CucamongaHE-106 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 the e fiFStyear- There were 122 households participating as of January 1, 2013. • DAA fell aside Funding Source: Successor A¢encv..o..�.-.r�.� Responsible Agency: PlanningDepartmentRl3A Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to administer and market the program to 122189 households annually. • Monitor the participation of all existing participants assisted through the program on a monthly basis As this activity was previously RDA funded the continued monitoring of this program will not provide new funds or allow for new applicant participation. As existing participants drop out of the program no new households will be permitted. between 1 .1., 1, 2908 and june nn 2014 • `� WEIFk With pFepeky ewneFs, financial institutigns, public ageneies, Ran pFefit housing FPAt+1 ..:t. .'thin the ede ele et P eet+ L 'I LI s sale. OR a ease L case basis, the RDA shall lease .. Fehase N L •ethe Investigate the feasibility of establishing aA Affffdable HeusiRg 0YeFlaY Zene and�GF a Mixed site eests, ttsite iMpFevement -t. City lee, and+ ell as a sphael fee Program HE-101 : Preservation of At-Risk Units Five publicly assisted housing projects with a total of 265 units may be at-risk of losing rent subsidies or converting to market rate within the planning period of this Housing Element. Specifically,many households • residing in publicly assisted housing are extremely low income households with limited housing opportunities elsewhere. To meet the needs of lower income households,the City must plan against the loss of existing affordable housing units. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-107 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 Funding Source: General FundRPA de Responsible Agency: Planning DepartmentPWA • Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to keep in contactwith the owners of projects with units due to convertto market rate to determine the status of projects with respect to the expiration of regulatory agreements. • Continue to contactthe owners of all units at risk and discussed options for retaining restricted affordable units. • Work with private non-profit agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing units at-risk, including but not limited to 501(c)(3) Housing Development Corporations. On a case-by-case basis, provide technical assistance to these organizations with respect to organization and financing. • On a case-by-case basis as opportunities arise,enter into agreements with property owners to preserve existing affordable housing units. Pffg6ase, eF assist in the PUFc6ase, C pFejeets that'nelude nits at Fist a66.nds aFe ava"able Program HE-12: Inclusionary Ordinance Consider the establishment of an Inclusionary Ordinance as a means to create opportunities for the development of affordable housing units. Funding Source: General Fund Responsible Aaencv Planning Department Timeframe and Obiectives: • Initiate the feasibility of establishing an Inclusionary Ordinance as a means to create opportunities for the development of affordable housing units. • The Inclusionary Ordinance may be applicable when a property owner requests a property right • that they are not entitled to such as a zone change from commercial to residential, or a zone change from Medium Residential to Medium-High Residential. Quality Residential Development Goal HE-3: Provide quality residential environments which contribute to a well-functioning community by ensuring residential development which is not only attractive in design, but which functions to protect the public safety and welfare, and provide benefits to the community. Objective HE-3.1: Promote development techniques that foster a continued high quality of residential design and construction and ensure the appropriate development of hillside areas. Policy HE-3.1.1: Continue to implementthe Hillside Development Regulationsto ensure that residential development is appropriate in the City's hillside areas. Policy HE-3.1.2: Continue to evaluate residential projects for safety concerns, including lighting, pedestrian movements,parking lot configuration and design,as well as unit design and orientation, particularly with regard to multi-family development. Policy HE-3.1.3: Promote the development of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design(CPTED) concepts to evaluate single-family and multi-family residential developments and write CPTED design guidelines to improve the safety of new residential developments. Program HE-1213: Hillside Development Regulations • Recognizing the unique characteristics of the hillside areas, the City adopted Hillside Development Regulations to ensure that any residential development on slopes 8 percent and greater was appropriate to City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-108 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • Ile carrying capacity of the land. Regulations were established to avoid development in environmentally sensitive areas, minimize adverse grading impacts through architectural and structural techniques, and preserves natural landform characteristics. Funding Source: General Fund Responsible Agency: Planning Department/Building and Safety Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to monitor residential development on slopes 8 percent and greater for compliance with the Hillside Development Regulations. • Continue to evaluate and improve hillside development processing procedures to facilitate residential development in hillside areas. Program HE-1344: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an approach to deterring criminal behavior through environmental design and development of the built environment. CPTED strategies are based on the principal that proper design and the effective use of the built environment can reduce potential for criminal activity and improve the quality of life. Funding Source: General Fund Responsible Agency. Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: • When funding resources become available,establish CPTED concepts to evaluate single-family and multi-family developments and write CPTED guidelines to improve the safety of new residential developments. • Add to the Planning Department work program and complete when funding sources become • available. Housing Preservation Goal HE-4: Conserve and improve the existing housing stock, including structures of historic significance, and eliminate the causes and spread of blight by encouraging the investment of public and private funds in housing rehabilitation and public improvements. Objective HE4.1: Recognize the unique contribution to the City's heritage by historic structures and develop programs to encourage the preservation and maintenance of these structures. Policy HE-4.1.1: Encourage rehabilitation and preservation of historic residences through participation in Mills Act contracts. Objective HE-4.2: Promote the revitalization and rehabilitation of substandard residential structures. Policy HE-4.2.1: Evaluate and identify areas of the City with concentrations of older or deteriorating housing units which may be targeted for rehabilitation and improvement programs. Policy HE-4.2.2: Continue to implementthe Home Improvement Program administering grants to lower income single-family home owners and mobile home owners for minor housing needs. Policy HE-4.2.3: Continue to implementthe Home Improvement Program administering deferred interest loans to lower income households, excluding mobile homes. • Objective HE-4.3: Promote efforts to ensure that all neighborhoods of the City have adequate public/community facilities and services. Policy HE-4.3.1: Provide public improvements/community facilities such as street improvements, City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-109 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 b-41 streetlights,sidewalks,parkway landscaping,as well as park facilities in qualified target areas. • Objective HE-4.4: Promote the maintenance of existing housing in sound condition. Policy HE-4.4.1: Utilize concentrated Code Enforcement programs to target specific areas or problems when the need and community support warrants such activity. Policy HE-4.4.2: Develop an outreach referral program to encourage property owners with structural and/or maintenance problems to seek assistance under the CDBG Home Improvement Program. Program HE-1413: Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs The City of Rancho Cucamonga offers a number of programs to assist homeowners, both single-family and mobile homes, maintain and improve their homes: • Home Improvement Program(CDBG Grants):This program provides a grant up to$7,500 to income eligible low income households to make necessary health, safety, and code related repairs. Eligible properties include single-family homes, mobile homes, townhomes, and condominiums and the units must be owner occupied. This program may be utilized in conjunction with the loan program(see below)if the cost of repairsexceeds the maximum grant amount. • Home Improvement Program(CDBG Loans):This revolving loan program provides a deferred payment loan up to $30,000 to income eligible low income households to make necessary health, safety, and code related repairs a ' ""'""" "" `'"'' "�- Eligible properties include single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums and the unit must be owner occupied. The loans are zero interest,subordinateto the primary loan,and are • repaid on the sale or refinance of the property. • Home Improvement Program(EECBG Loans):This revolving loan program provides a deferred payment loan up to $10,000 to income eligible low income households to make necessary energy efficiency and energy conservation repairs. Eligible properties include single-family homes,townhomes, and condominiums and the unit must be owner occupied. The loans are zero interest, subordinate to the primary loan, and are repaid on the sale or refinance of the property. This loan program wasis funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and is-distributed through the U.S. Department of Energy. Funding Source: CDBG/EECBG Responsible Agency., Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Assist 40 households annually through the Home Improvement Program. • Continue to promote the availability of these funding opportunities through occasional articles in the "Grapevine", a quarterly publication by the Community Services Department, announcements on the local public access channel RCN-3, and program information and applications at the Planning Department public counter, and various community facilities. Program HE-1536: Mills Act Contracts The Mills Act, under State law, enables the owner of a "qualified historic property," to enter into an agreement with the City to preserve,rehabilitate,and maintain the historic property in return for a reduction in property taxes under the Revenue and Taxation Code Section 439. The money saved from the reduced property tax will be available to maintain and restore the historic property,thereby benefiting the owner as well as the community. • Funding Source: General Fund City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-110 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • Responsible Agency: Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives., Monitor existing Mills Act contracts and promote the program to assist in the preservation of historic resources. Program HE-1643: Code Enforcement The Building and Safety Department Code Enforcement Division has initiated proactive neighborhood conservation programs focusing on specific neighborhoods which, though sound, are beginning to show signs of deterioration. Programs include community education, neighborhood cleanups,yard maintenance, and abandoned vehicle abatement. Focus neighborhoods are often low-income neighborhoods eligible for CDBG funding. Funding Source: General Fund Responsible Agency. Building and Safety Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to support the bi-annual neighborhood cleanup events within the focus neighborhoods assisting approximately 200 households. Program HE-1748: Graffiti Removal The Public Works Services Department provides graffiti removal services in Low/Mod Area (LMA) eligible Census Tract Block Groups. The graffiti removal program removes incidences of graffiti from public property within the designated target areas. Funding Source: General Fund/CDBG Responsible Agency: Public Works Services Department • Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to provide graffiti removal services to the residents of LMA eligible Census Tract Block Groups within the City. Remove Constraints Goal HE-5: Where possible, eliminate governmental constraints. Objective HE-5.1: Promote efforts to reduce procedural delays, provide information early in the development process regarding development costs, and charge only those fees necessary to adequately carry out needed public services and improvements. Policy HE-5.1.1: Periodically review and update the City's fee schedule and the methodology on which the fees are based in order to determine the necessary costs for providing adequate public services and public improvements to ensure the continued health, safety, and welfare of the community. Policy HE-5.1.2: Continue to facilitate the development review process through multiple techniques, including staff assistance, public information, articles in the City's newsletter, informal meetings with applicants, Preliminary Review applications to address technical issues, and Pre-Application Review to address policy issues. Policy HE-5.1.3: Continue to evaluate and adjust as appropriate residential development standards, regulations, and processing procedures that are determined to constrain housing development, particularly housing opportunities for lower and moderate income • households and for persons with special needs. City of Rancho Cucamonga _( \o HE-111 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 I o� Program HE-1840: Housing for Persons with Special Needs The City of Rancho Cucamonga recognizes the need for a wide range of housing options to meet the varied • needs of all segments of the community, including seniors, persons with disabilities, female-headed households, large households, homeless, students, and farmworkers. To encourage and facilitate the development of housing for persons with special needs, the City will amend the Development Code to d ._ the f^II^.••'^^:^stablish definitions and land use criteria for the development of Residential Care Facilities Emergency Shelters Transitional Housing Supportive Housing and Single-Room Occupancy units. housing facilities epeFate as gFE)UP quaAeFs assistiRig Up W SIX Fesidents, sueh uses will be family habisiRg developments, sweh uses will be peFl:nitted %A.'hAFP FRulti family hebising peWlRioed. quaFteFS assisting up lie Sill FesideRts, sueh uses will he peffRilited as Fesidential eaFe faGilities, • ' sUGh uses will be PPFFAi#Pd 1. 1 ' family I.... . mitted. SlRgle Room Osempaneye Peffflit SRO units in the MediuFA(M)Residential PiStFiGt,MeddUFA High (MM) Residential P*5406t, High (H)Residential P'StFiet, and Mixed Use(MIJ)DistFiets as a use in land uses. Funding Source: General Fund and CDBG Responsible Agency: Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to fund a wide variety of nonprofit organizations providing services for homeless people, and those at risk of homelessness, through the Consolidated Plan process. Residential,subject te the same develepsneRit standaFds as 9theF uses H; the same 2ene and PFavide diSGFetienaFY appFeVa')in the hiled*uFA(M) Residential,Medium High(MH) • City of Rancho Cucamonga ( HE-112 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 D 'd 1 d Mixed 1 I (MU)'ad usle d'st.:..tq s. bJect to the same deye lelament standards FPqidPAtiAI use OR all F@SideFitial Iand Use diStFilsts and tFeat such uses FR the same FnaRReF as• as ElthelF wseg on the same ;Ane ;;Ad PFGVmde manageF Hewed by SB 2. .'d....t'AI uses is the a 1-.nd a d6.t-i..t • Create development standards for emergency shelters,transitional housing,supportive housing, SRO, extremely low income households, large households, and other similar types of housing. Program HE-1920: Regulatory Incentives The City approves General Plan Amendments, Development Code Amendments, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Minor Exceptions, and Density Bonuses where appropriate to facilitate quality housing that furthers City goals. Funding Source: General Fund Responsible Agency: Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to approve General Plan Amendments, Development Code Amendments,Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Minor Exceptions,and Density Bonuses as appropriate while balancing the goal of preserving established residential neighborhoods. Program HE-2024: Financial Incentives The City encourages and facilitates the construction of affordable senior and family housing projects. Previously, RDA fFinancial assistance has-included multiple-family revenue bonds, housing grants, low interest loans,and reductions in development impact fees,.heFe feasibleHousing developersW*e-utilized • these financial incentives to leverage and obtain funding sources,such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Taken together,the combination of public and private financing sources alloweds developers to secure lower interest rate loans. The City will continue to offer finaRGial-incentives for housing projects that address unmet needs in the community and seek creative means to further increase funding for housing. Funding Source: General fundRDA3et Aside/private financing Responsible Agency. Planning DepartmentROA Timeframe and Objectives: • OffelFRDA h9lJSiRg Set rd,, c nd. and g S t,. ..take reagibleAssist as appropriate the construction of affordable housing projects that address the City's housing needs. • Seek opportunities to leverage housing resources with those of for-profit groups,developers, and nonprofit groups in the community. • Prioritize RPA flHR&faF projects that include components for extremely low income households and large households. Program 1-11E-2122:Permit Processing Delays in the development review process, such as plan checking and permit processing, may increase the holding cost of development. Complicated review procedures may also discourage development,especially by affordable housing and special needs housing developers. To facilitate residential development,the City provides development Pre-Application Review and Preliminary Review procedures to simplify and expedite development processing. Funding Source: General Fund Responsible Agency: Planning Department • Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to evaluate and improve the permit processing procedures to facilitate residential development. City of Rancho Cucamonga &a,2), HE-113 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 • Within twelve months of the adoption of the Housing Element,revise the development review process to establish fast-tracking procedures for those residential development projects that • include housing for large households and lower income households, especially extremely low income households. Program HE-2223: Development Fees The City charges various fees and assessments to cover the cost of processing permits and provide services and facilities to the project. These fees contribute to the cost of housing and are ultimately passed on from the housing developer to the consumer. The City may utilize RBA eE e8beF fundsvarious methods to offset the fees associated with the development of affordable and special needs housing. Funding Source: RD Housing`et Asi HOMETand CDBG Responsible Agencies: RBA and Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: Gentanue to use Housing Set Aside and etheF available funds to help offset fees faF a4erdphlp and speeial needs heusiRg. • Pursue the availability of additional funds for infrastructure improvements needed to support affordable and special needs housing. • Pursue the establishment of development fee waivers and development fee deferrals for those residential development projects that include housing for large households and lower income households, especially extremely low income households. Program HE-2324:Analyze Development Fees on the Supply and Affordability of Housing The City will analyze the impacts of increased development fees on the supply and affordability of housing and commit to biennial monitoring. As part of the outreach,the City will work with both for-and non-profit • developers, and in particular, will consider the cumulative costs of increased fees from the 28942012 Supplemental Fee Study given the costs associated with optional development standards required to achieve maximum densities on properties within the High (H) Residential District. Based on the results of this analysis, staff will recommend to the City Council actions necessary to mitigate any identified constraints including allowing payment of fees upon certificate of occupancy, rather than prior to building permit issuance to reduce developer construction financing costs and overall development costs for housing affordable to lower-income households. Funding Source: General Fund Responsible Agencies: Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Within twelve months of the adoption of the Housing Element,analyze the impacts of increased development fees on the supply and affordability of housing and commit to biennial monitoring. • Promote the financial feasibility of development affordable to lower income households. Equal Housina Opportunity Goal HE-6: Promote equal housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community regardless of race,sex,or religion. Objective HE-6.1: Pursue programs that will reduce the incidenceof housing discrimination within theCity. Polity HE-6.1.1: Support outreach and education efforts to actively further fair housing practices and understanding of fair housing rights, with emphasis on proactive education and voluntary compliance, as well as through legal enforcement on a case-by-case basis, • including, but not limited to,assistance with the resolution of tenant/landlord disputes and housing discrimination complaints. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-114 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • Policy HE-6.1.2: Promote the provisions of disabled-accessible units and housing for the mentally and physically disabled. Program HE-242-5: Fair Housing The City of Rancho Cucamonga is committed to furthering and improving fair housing opportunities so that all persons have the ability to find suitable housing in the community. To achieve fair housing goals,the City contracts with the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board to provide fair housing services and landlord/tenant counseling services, including education, counseling, mediation, outreach, and legal compliance. The City periodically prepares the required Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice,to document the City's progress in improving and maintaining fair housing opportunities. The City also prepares,as required by Federal law, housing planning documents and progress toward fair housing goals set forth in the CDBG Consolidated Plan. Funding Source: CDBG Responsible Agency: Planning Department Timeframe and Objectives: • Continue to contract with local fair housing providers to provide educational, advocacy, and mediation services for the City. • Continue to provide fair housing and landlord/tenant counseling resources on the City website and make fair housing and landlord/tenant counseling brochures available at public counters and community facilities. •-Continue to periodically prepare an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and implement its findings. • TheWei-ging Aet, as d d iR 1000 Feclukes that E;t:es PlFa.:de Feasenable laws that all people have equal aecess te hewsiAg, the law alS8 Fl that peeple a6GeARFR8datiGRS 1 d hOUSiRg s peFsens .lth disabilities Rd ..:de the la inteFffetift the statute nmef,ame and Ah:ewfum�. t I PFBe@SS F FlAa1.' Fequests fe. Feasenable e.edatie R- fe. the • PefflRittiRg PFEHEessesdisabilities. City of Rancho Cucamonga /I_ HE-115 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 d�'t , City of Rancho Cucamonga ^� \ HE-116 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 a • APPENDIX B: 2008-2013 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM EVALUATION Since 1981 the overarching goal of the Housing Element has been consistent with the State's goal that"the City shall provide opportunities and incentives for the provision of a variety of housing types for all economic segments wishing to reside in the community regardless of race,religion,sex,or income group."The 2008- 20132909 220005 Housing Element identifies the following sixwine (69) goals that contribute to the availability of Housing in Rancho Cucamonga. 1) Allow and create new opportunities that enable a broad range of housing types, maintain a balanced apply of ownership and rental units and provide sufficient numbers of dwelling units to accommodate expected new household formations. 2) Provide housing opportunities that meet the needs of all economic segments of the community including very low, low- and moderate income households and special needs groups. 3) Provide quality residential environments which contribute to a well functioning communitybvensuring residential development which is not only attractive in design but which functions to protect the public safety and welfare and provide benefits to the community. 4) Conserve and improve the existing housing stock including structures of historic significance, and eliminate the causes and spread of blight by encouraging the investment of public and private funds in housing rehabilitation and public improvements. 5) Where possible eliminate governmental constraints. 6) Promote equal housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community regardless of race, • sex, or religion. The following discussion and tables provide a summary of the City's accomplishments in the implementation of the prior element The accomplishments analysis includes a discussion of the following: • Implementation Actions—Describes the actions taken to implement the six(6)objectives identified in the 2008—2013 Housing Element planning period Multiple actions were often necessary to achieve these objectives. • Progress— Describes the effectiveness of the implementation actions during the planning period, including quantifiable data when available. • Evaluation—Based on the outcomes of the implementation actions, an evaluation was conducted of each action and the progress reported during the planning period to determine its continued appropriateness. GOAL The following section describes each individual goal from the 2008—2013 Housing Element, the actions taken to implement each goal a report on the progress and effectiveness of each action, and a summary evaluation of each implementation action to determine effectiveness and continued appropriateness. This Evaluation is an important tool in crafting the programs and obiectives for the 2013—2021 Housing Element planning period which is contained in Section 5—Housing Plan. ENABLE A BROAD RANGE OF HOUSING TYPES Since incorporation the City of Rancho Cucamonga has made a comprehensive effort to develop a • community with a balanced land use plan that provides opportunities for a wide range of housing types. In the late 1980's the City studied the relationship between the number of multi-family to single-family units projected at build-out and concluded that planned land uses would yield a higher ratio of multi-family to single-family than planned for by surrounding cities In February 1991.the City Council adopted the goal that City of Rancho Cucamonga -� HE—B1 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 i/,, at build-out the ideal ratio of multi-family to single-family units is 32:68. In order to preserve a variety of housing types the City has established a condominium conversion ordinance • that limits the amount of multi-family units that may be converted to ownership units annually. During the planning period no requests to convert multi-family units to ownership units were proposed. Pursuant to Government Code §65863.7, the preservation of mobile home units is encouraged as they provide an additional source of affordable housing The City has not adopted an ordinance to protect the conversion of mobile home parks however, the City does provide multiple resources in the form of rehabilitation programs etc to preserve and enhance mobile home units. Goal HE1•AIIowAndCeote New Opportunities That Enable A Broad Range Of Housing Types Mointo"n A Bolanced5upply Of Ow ershipAndRental Units.And Provide Sufficient Numbers Of Dwelling Units To Accommodate Expected New Household Formations Program Lead Target tatus Completion Implementation Actions Agency Year Date Proaram HE-1:Inventory of Residential Sites Plate Annual Progress On oin The City maintained an inventory of vaunt The City will maintain an inventory of vacant residentially zones site to accommodate the 2008 residentially zoned sites to accommodate the RHNA. Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 1,282 units. Evaluation The City's inventory of vacant residentially zoned Monitor the sites inventory annually to assess sites is updated annually. Although residential the City's continued ability to facilitate a range development exceeded the RHNA allocation of of residential housing types. 1,282 units most of that residential development occurred in the Above Moderate Income Provide an inventory of vaunt residentially category. In the RHNA categories the Citv zoned properties to interested affordable achieved 504 of 504 Above Moderate Income housing developers after adoption of the units 59 of 245 Moderate Income. 171 of 216 Housing Element.Annually update the listing Low Income and 224 of 317 Very Low Income to promote the continued availability and units leaving a remaining RHNA balance of 324 • marketability of the identified Properties. units. Program HE-2:Manufactured Housing Planning 2011 Progress 2012 Amend the Development Code within twelve Government Code 565852.3(al specifies that months of adopting the Housing Element to local governments cannot exclude define manufactured housing and mobile homes permanently sited manufactured homes from consistent with State law and specify the zone,or lots zoned for single-family dwellings(unless zones where such housing can be permitted, manufactured housing is more than 10 Years old( A city may not require an administrative Evaluation Permit planning or development Process.or Completed with the 2012 Development Code other requirement that is not imposed on a update• conventional single-family dwelling in the same zone The Development Code defines mobile home units,and permits mobile homes on all lots zoned for single-family residential,except within the Very Low Residential District,but does not address manufactured housing. To comply with State law and ensure that such uses further community exoectations for Quality,the City will amend Its Development Code to bring current codes up to date. Program HE-3: Mobile Home Park Planning Annual Prcaress Ongoing Conservation Mobile home parks are Permitted in all residential districts subiect to approval of a Discourage the conversion of existing mobile Conditional Use Permit. Eight mobile home parks home narks to other uses. consistent with are located in the City providing 1.531 mobile Government Code 465863.7, in order to home units.Although the City has not enacted maintain a valuable source of affordable Mobile Home Conversion Ordinance the City housing. promotes the conservation of Mobile Home Parks No requests for mobile home park conversions were submitted during the planning • period. Evaluadon City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-82 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • No rep ests for mobile home Dark conversions were submitted during the planning period. Program HEd:Condominium Conversion Plannln Annual Prognens Ongoing As of Januarvl 2011 Rancho Cucamonga had 54 Maintain and administer a condominium multi-family complexes (i.e., apartments and conversion ordinance which establishes a condominiums)with a total of 20.284 units:an maximum annual limit, defined as no more increase of 7,420 units since lune 30. 2008. than one-half the number of multi-family Multi-family developments aretvocally recorded rental dwellings added to the City's housing as condominium maps allowing the complex to stock during the preceding year, for the be managed as rentals but could allow for the number of multi-family rental units that may conversion to owner occupied units at any time. be converted to ownership type. Evaluation No requests for condominium conversions were submitted dur ng[he planning period. Program HE-5,Mixed Use Districts Planning 2011 Progress 2011 As part of the General Plan update the City Utilize the Mixed Use District to provide designated additional Properties within the development standards ranging from 14 to 30 Mixed Use District along Foothill Boulevard: dwelling units per acre. these Mixed Use land use designations became effective with the May 19 2010 adoption of the Amend the Development Code to establish the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Update These land use districts and development standards areas will Provide opportunities for additional for the new Mixed Use Districts along Foothill residential development at densities up to 30 Boulevard. dwelling units per acre and have access to commercial services medical services Utilize appropriate development standards to community" facilities, and employment achieve 30 units per acre on the four identified opportunities Additionally, these parcels Mixed Use District properties Potentially Provide opoortunit es for pedestrian friendly achieving 1035 dwelling units on 34.5 acres of development with convenient access to land. transportation both public and private. • Evaluation Completed with the 2012 Development Code update. HOUSING FOR ALL ECONOMIC SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY The provision of housing for all economic segments of the community is an important obiective for the 2008 —2013 Housing Element planning period The City utilizes a variety of resources to ensure that opportunities are available as well as units preserved for all economic segments. In 2002 the City adopted Density Bonus Provisions which greatly facilitated the construction of the aforementioned affordable units In addition to supporting affordable units the City has made a comprehensive effort to support homeless persons within the City by allocating CDBG funds to non-profit agencies that provide temporary emergency shelter,transitional housing opportunities and services to the City's homeless population. Goal HE-2:Provide Housing Opoortun"Ces Thor Meet The Needs OfAIJEconarnkSegments Of The CommunityIncluding Very tow,tow-AndModerate- Income Households And Special Needs Groups. Lead Tante Completion Implementation Actions Azerrcv Year Status Date Program HE-6:First Time Homebuyer RDA NLA Progress Program was Program Annually assisted 15 first time homebuyers discontinued with the purchase of a home. The RDA administered a First Time Homebuyer program which was available to income Evaluation eligible applicants citywide and provided down Throughout the life of the program the RDA payment loans up to a maximum of 580 000 assisted approximately 111 first time • which were recorded as a silent second, homebuyers through the First Time Participation was limited to those households Homebuyer Program: there are 71 at or below 90 percent of the AMIL homebuyers remaining in the program. No new funding for additional home buyer assistance 'll be provided and [he ex st ne City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-83 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 1 covenants will be enforced until repaid. Program HE-7: Neighborhood Stabilization Planning 2013 Progress On oin • Program Rancho Cucamonga is a direct recipient of NSP funds and received S2,133,397 to address The Housing and Economic Recovery Act 0f foreclosure issues within the City. The City's 2008 (HERA) appropriated 53.92 billion in NSP Program ope ates two activities 11 an emergency assistance for the redevelopment Acquisition/Rehabilitation and Resale — First of abandoned and foreclosed homes and Time Homebuyer Program where acquired residential properties Grants under the HER A properties were ava lable to households are considered Community Development Block earning up to 120 percent of the AMI and 21 Grant(CDBGI funds and are implemented by an Acguisition/Rehabilitation and Reuse — HUD through the Neighborhood Stabilization Affordable Housing Program where acquired Programproperties will be available to households earning below 50 percent of the AMI. These programs are available in selected census tracts exnerienc ng a high foredosure risk. Evaluation A total of 12 properties were acpu red under the NSP program including 6 through the NSP First Time Homebuyer oro¢ram and 6 properties under City administered programs. Of the 6 properties acquired by the City, 4 were made available to low income housing providers and 2 will be available for resale. The City will implement program close out consistent with HUD's "Notice of Neighborhood Stabilization Program:Close Out Requirements and Recapture" Program HE-B:Section 8 RDA Annual Pro[ress Ongoing The City supports annual applications by the Maintain discussions with private developers HACSB for addit onal Federal vouchers • and multi-family apartment managers consistent with the City's policy that assisted encouraging the use of Federal rental affordable housing units be scattered assistance programs to assist lower income throughout the community and be households. indistinguishable from market rate housing.A high ratio of lower income households residing Support the Housing Authority ofthe Countvof in units developed under the City's Senior San Bernardino (HACSBI applications for Housing Overlay District benefit from owner additional Federal vouchers to meetthe needs participation in the Section B Program of low-income households. administered by HACSS. Evaluation As of June 30 2008170 households residing in the City utilized certificates or vouchers distributed by HACSB These units are identified in the CAPER and reported to HUD as meeting an activity of the City's Consolidated Plan. Program HE-9:Mobile Home Accord B iidin Annual Progress On oin and The Mobile Home Accord serves as a rent Support the Mobile Home Park Accord Safety stabilization agreement between the City and voluntary rent stabilization as a means of the 8 mobile home nark owners,which limits keeping rents at reasonable levels to allow how much park owners can raise rents based continued affordability of this method of on the CPl. housing. Evaluation In 2009 the Moble Home Accord was renewed for a 7-year participation agreement. Program HE-10: Mobile Home Rental Plannin Annual Progress Monitored and Assistance Program On January 1 2013 this activity had 122 enforced until participating households completed In lune 2008 the RDA established a Mobile • Home Rental Assistance program that Provides up to$100 per month towards the rent of a Evaluation mobile home space for households that are at As this activity was previously RDA funded the City of Rancho Cucamonga L1 HE-84 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 O� • or below 60 percent of the AMI and novinR 30 continued monitoring of this program will not percent or more oftheir income on housing. provide new funds or allow for new applicant participation As existing particioants drop out of the Program no new households will be permitted. Program HE-11:Housing Production Plan RDA Annual Progress Program was A total of 2,029 restricted, affordable units discontinued This activity monitored restricted,affordable have been provided to meet the RDA's housing Production within the redevelopment affordability obligation. This includes 1.764 protect area assisted by the RDA. units under RDA affordability obligations(1,63 MFR and 125 SFRI and 265 units under County affordability obligations. Evaluation This activity was discontinued with the elimination of redevelopment agencies. Existing covenants will be enforced until each affordability covenant expires. Program HE-12:Preservation of At-Risk Units Plannin On oin Proven Ongoing Five publicly assisted housing proiects with a Many households residing in publicly assisted total of 265 units may be at-risk of losing rent housing are extremely low income households subsidies or converting to market rate within with limited housing opportunities elsewhere. the planning period of this Housing Element. To meet the needs of lower income The City recognizes the importance of households.the City must plan against the loss preserving the existing housing stock and will of existing affordable hogs ng units continue to address the preservation of the at- risk housing stock- however, because this activity was Previously a function of the RDA the continued ability to acouire or assist with the acquisition of units-at-risk may not be possible. • Evaluation The City was not able to address the Preservation of these 265 at-risk units,which are under agreement with the County. In order to further address the preservation of units at-risk of conversion to market rate the City Will: • Continue to keep in contact with the owners of Proiects with units due to convert to market rate to determine the status of protects with respect to the expiration of regulatory agreements. • Continue to contact the owners of all units at risk and discussed options for retaining restricted affordable units. • Work with private non-profit agencies interested in purchasing and/or managing units at-risk including but not limited to 501(c)(31 Housing Development Corporations. • On a case-by-case basis as opoortunities arise enter into agreements with property owners to preserve exigingaffWdable houSinR units. QUALITY RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT The City of Rancho Cucamonga works diligently to develop a residential environment that is safe, limits • nuisance impacts from adjacent uses and protects environmentally sensitive resources. As indicated in the 2008 2013 Housing Element planning period the implementation of the City's Development Code and Hillside Development Regulations is central to achieving these objectives. The City's Hillside Development City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-85 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Regulations are key in the preservation of environ mentaIlysensitive resources minimizing grading impacts, and preserving natural landforms During the planning period the City has reviewed numeroOdevelopment • proposals under the Hillside Development Regulations Each project is evaluated under the regulations and A comprehensive review effort is made to identify alternatives and reducing impacts to these sensitive areas. The City has established a thorough review process to ensure the development of residential communities that are safe and of high Quality design As such the City's review process includes review and comment from all City Departments including Police and Fire regarding safety concerns. Residential proiects are reviewed by staff and then forwarded to Committee Review(Grading.Technical,and Design),which includes the evaluation for safety concerns and design The implementation of these objectives is ongoing and utilized on a daily basis. GOOINE3-Provide Quality ReSidentiol EnvYonments Which Contribute TO A welf-FunctioninacommunityByEmuringResidentiolDemlooment Which Is Not OnlyAtt oct"ve In Desion,But Which Fu ct'o S To Protect The Public Sofrty And Welfare And Provide Benefits To The Community. Completion Implementation Actions Lead Tar et Affen Year Status ate Program HE-13, Hillside Development Planning. Annual Proaress On oin Regulations Building, Residential design excellence is encouraeed Eng. through appropriate development standards Imolement the Hillside Development applicable to hillside property. The Hillside Regulations to ensure that residential Develooment Regulations are supplemental development in hillside areas is appropriate to developmental standards applicable to hillside the carrying cagacity of the land avoids residential develooment The review of a development in environmentally sensitive proposed Proiect for compliance with Hillside areas minimizes adverse grading impacts Development Regulations does not lengthen through architectural and structural prn'elts review time but merely imposes rerhnigues and preserves the natural additional development standards (i.e., landform characteristics. grading building mass building height, etc.) that are designed to orotect the unique • Promote the use of development technioues characteristics of hillside property. These that foster a continued high Quality of standards are evaluated during the City's residential design and construction and ensure Development Review Process that includes the appropriate develooment of hillside areas Committee and Commission review. Evaluation During the planning period numerous residential units were developed under the Hillside Develooment Regulations (RCMC 417521. Hillside Develooment Regulations typically apply to properties in the northern portions of the City where property is steeply sloped generally on Property exceeding an 8 pelpent SIOpe. Program HE-14, Crime Prevention Through Buildin Annual Progress Ongoing Environmental Design CPTED provides a method for systematic measurement of Public semi-public.and semi- Utilize CPTED concepts to evaluate single- private areas in relation to intended and family and multi-family residential unintended uses. In the 1990's a CPTED study developments. was utilized to focus on commercial develooment The study emphasized that its Establish CPTED design guidelines to improve purpose was proactive because at that time the safety of new residential developments. crime was not considered a problem for commercial development in the City. CPTED goals include data collection-Particularly crime analysis capability as well as increased communication and coordination among all private and public entities engaged in crime suppression CPTED standards are not viewed as a constraint to development as a means of reviewing projects from a public safety • perspective. Evaluation City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-86 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 I • I OPTED methods are being incoroorated into deign review for commercial and industrial 0 oiects. HOUSING CONSERVATION While the majority of development within Rancho Cucamonga has occurred after the City's incorporation in 1977 the City's annexation included multiple tracts from the Cucamonga Alta Loma, and Etiwanda communities. As such much of the housing stock in these pre-City communities were built prior to 1970, which infers that the housing stock in the communities is aging and requiring additional maintenance. In order to address this housing condition the City has made a comprehensive effort to develop programs during the 2008—2013 Housing Element planning period to conserve the existing housing stock. As key components for the preservation of older residential units the City has encouraged participation in Mills Act contracts for qualifying historically designated properties During the planning period an additional 4 structures have been preserved while 38 properties are being managed with active Mills Act contracts. In addition the City offers a grant program and a loan program to qualifying residents to make minor repairs to their residences These programs have proven worthwhile in that over 264 residents were assisted utilizing the grant program and 9 homeowners have utilized the loan program. Due to the benefits of these programs the City will continue to include this program in the next Housing Element planning period. The City's Code Enforcement Department is also a key component in maintaining housing stock. While the primary responsibility for the maintenance of properties is on the homeowner.the City's Code Enforcement and Building&Safety Department will investigate complaints and ensure compliance with City building and maintenance regulations During 2008—2013,the City implemented 7 neighborhood clean-up programs in target areas of concern These programs have proven very effective in the clean-up of neighborhoods • throughout the City. Finally City staff is encouraged to refer property owners with active code violations to the City CDBG coordinator to determine eligibility for CDBG grants or loan programs to assist with clean-up efforts. This program has proven effective for income-qualifying residents. Gw14•Conserve And Improve The Exist'na Housina Stock Including Structures Of Historic Significance,And Eliminate The CousesAnd5preod Of slight By Encourooino The Investment Of Public And Private Funds In Housing Rehabilitation And Public Improvements L a Target Completion Implementation Actions Agency Year Status Date Program HE-15: Homeowner Rehabilitation Plate Annual Progress On oin Programs This worthwhile program has proven to be extremely successful and is affected more by the The City of Rancho Cucamonga offers a availability of funding rather than the number of number of programs to assist homeowners, requests for assistance. both single-family and mobile homes,maintain and improve their homes: Evaluation Between 2008 and 2013 the CDBG funded Home • Home Improvement Program (CDBG Improvement Program Provided a total of 9loans Grantsl This Program provides a Brant up to and 264 grants to income eligible homeowners. $7.500 to income eligible low income The EECBG funded energy efficiency orogram households to make necessary health,safety, provided a total of 10 loans to income eligible and code related repairs. Eligible properties homeowners. include single-family homes, mobile homes, townhomes.and condominiums and the units The City will continue to allocate CDBG funds for must be owner occupied. the Home Improvement Program assisting owner- occupied single-family homes. Loans made under • Home Improvement Program(CDBG loans): the CDBG and EECBG programs are revolvine loans This revolving loan program Provides a and will be made available to additional income • deferred payment loan up to S30,000 to eligible aoolicants as existing loans are paid. income eligible low income households to make necessary health safety, and code related repairs depending on fund availability. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE—B7 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �� Eligible properties include single-family homes townhomes and condominiums and the unit • must be owner occupied The loans are zero interest,subordinate tothe primary loan and are repaid on the sale or refinance of the Propen. • Home Improvement Program tEECBG Loans):This revolving loan Program provides a deferred payment loan up to 530000 to income eligible low income households to make necessary enerev efficiency and energy conservation repairs Eligible properties include single-family homes townhomes.and condominiums and the unit must be owner occupied. The loans are zero interest, subordinate to the Primary loan, and are repaid on the sale or refinance of the property. Program HE-16:Mills Act Contracts Planning Annual Ongoin¢ A total of 38 properties have active Mills Act The Mills Act under State law, enables the contracts No reauests have been received for owner of a "Qualified historic DrppertV" to loans for restoration of private Property:howeve enter into an agreement with the City to a low-income owner-occupant could utilize the o esemerehabilitate, and maintain the existing residential loan program for the purpose historic property in return for a reduction in of maintaining historic properties -including reoa rs property taxes under the Revenue and necessary to meet State requirements for seismic Taxation Code Section 439. The money saved retrofittinit. from the reduced property tax will be available to maintain and restore the historic property, Evaluattan thereby benefiting the owner as well as the The City will continue to emphasize the community. rehabilitation and preservation of historic residences through participation in Mills Act contracts and when possible,the utilization of • CDBG funding. Program HE-17:Code Enforcement Buildin Annual Progress Ongoing ?nd Residents have the primary responsibility for The Building and Safety Department Code Safety, maintenance of existing sound Quality housing. Enforcement Division has Initiated proactive CDBG They are assisted by the Building and Safety neighborhood conservation programs focusing Department and Code Enforcement staff.Staff will on specific neighborhoods which though investigate cormlalnts and pursue compliance with sound are beginning to show signs of City Building Codes and Ordinances. deterioration Programs include community education, neighborhood cleanups. Yard Evaluation maintenance and abandoned vehicle Between 2008 and 2013 Code Enforcement abatement Focus neighborhoods are often conducted 7 extremely successful neighborhood low-income neighborhoods eligible for CDBG clean-up programs This included, 2 in 2008 at funding. Cornwall Avenue and Chestnut Avenue and at Pistache Street near Day Creek Boulevard and Highland Avenue 2 in 2009 at 19'" Street and Haven Avenue and at 9"Street and Baker Avenue; 1 in 2010 at Carnelian Avenue and Avalon Street 1 in 2011 at Grove Avenue and Arrow Route; 1 in 2012 at Henbane Street and Hemlock Street. These programs focused around a one-day educational event that included free Pick-up of large items such as appliances,water heaters,and beds. Program HE-I8:Graffiti Removal Pu lic Annual Progress Ongoing Works The Public Works Services Department removes The Public Works Services Department CDBG graffiti in the CDBG areas on a regular basis. provides graffiti removal services in Low/Mod Resoonse is based on Rancho Responds requests. Area(LMA)eligible Census Tract Block Groups. Graffiti Hotline Calls received by the PWSD front The graffiti removal program removes office and in-house crew surveillance of CDBG incidences of graffiti from public prone rty areas. • within the designated target areas. Evaluation From)ulv 2008 to lune 2012 the CDBG funded City of Rancho Cucamonga �� HE-88 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • I Graffiti Removal activity removed 160,220 spuare feet of graffiti from designated target areas. REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS The removal of governmental constraints in order to encourage and facilitate the construction of housing units in the City is an important objective There are multiple factors that affectthe construction of housing units including but not limited to land costs infrastructure improvements Cityfees permit processing etc. During the planning period the City conducted a fee study to determine those fees necessary to carry out public services The City of Rancho Cucamonga will continue to review and update fees and the methodology on which these fees are based in the next housing element planning period. In addition to City fees the facilitation of development processing is another important program in the 2008 2013 Housing Element planning Period During this period the City has updated and revised its handouts and forms at the public counter and online to provide information about City standards and procedures. Furthermore staff is encouraged to hold informal meetings with project proponents to discuss issues prior to submittal to facilitate a more streamlined review. The City of Rancho Cucamonga will continue to evaluate its development review process in the 2013—2021 Housing Element planning period. Goal HE-5,Where Possible,Eliminate Governmental Constraints. ImplementationLead Target Actions Status Completion Agency Year Date Program HE-19: Housine for Persons with Plannin 2011 Prgjzres 2014 Soecial Needs The 2012 Development Code update addressed these items with the exception of the complete The City of Rancho Cucamonga recognizes the update of revisions applicable to emergency need for a wide range of housing options to shelters This item is scheduled to be included in • meet the varied needs of all segments of the the 2013 Development Code update. community, including seniors persons with disabilities female-headed households large Evaluation households homeless. students, and The 2012 Development Code update addressed farmworkers To encourage and facilitate the these items with the exception of the complete development of housing for persons with update of revisions applicable to emergency special needs the City will amend the shelters Within one year of certification of the Development Code to address the following: Housing Element the Planning Department will complete updates applicable to emergency • Revise the definition of Residential Care shelters to so that they are permitted by right in Facilites to distinguish between board and the General Commercial(GC)land use district. care homes sober living facilities,and housing for homeless People, and specify the The City will continue to utilize CDBG fundingto Permitting Process where such uses are support a variety of nonprofit organizations that permitted and regulations to exercise provide services for homeless People and those aoorooriate review within the parameters of at risk of homelessness. State law. • Amend the Development Code to permit emergency shelters "by-right' (without a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or other discretionary approvall in the General Commercial(GC)District subiect to the same development standards as other uses in the same zone and provide management and operation allowed by SB 2. • Amend the Development Code to permit transitional and Permanent supportive housing as a residential use in all residential land use districts and treat such uses in the same • manner as residential uses in the same land use district. • Permit supportive housing facilities serving six or fewer residents by right in all residential City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-119 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 _( districts. Differentiate supportive housing in the form of group quarters versus multi-family • housing developments Where supportive housing facilities operate as group quarters assisting up to six residents such uses will be permitted as residential care facilities and where supportive housing facilities operate as multi-family housing developments,such uses will be permitted where multi-family housing is permitted. • Amend the Development Code to Permit . SRO units "by-right"(without a CUP or other discretionary approvall in the Medium IMI Residential, Medium-High (MH) Residential. High(H)Res dentia) and Mixed Use(MU)land use districts subiect to the same development standards as other uses in the same zone and provide management and operation allowed by 5B 2. • Create development standards for emergency shelters transitional housing, supportive housing, SRO extremely low come households large households and other similar types of housing. • Continue to fund a wide variety of nonprofit organizat ons providing services for homeless People and those at risk of homelessness. through the Consolidated Plan process. Program HE-20:Regulatory Incentives Planning Annual Progress On oin The City continues to approved applications • The City approves General Plan Amendments related to residential development in order to Develooment Code Amendments Conditional facilitate quality housing thatfurthers City goals. Use Permits Variances Minor Exceptions,and Density Bonuses where appropriate to Evaluation facilitate ouality housing that furthers City Continue to approve General Plan Amendments goals. Develooment Code Amendments Conditional Use Permits Variances Minor Exceptions.and Density Bonuses as appropriate while balancing the goal of preserving established residential neighborhoods. Program HE-21:Financial Incentives RDA Annual Proaress Ongoing The City and RDA utilized housing set-aside funds The City encourages and facilitates the and grants to make feasible the construction of construction of affordable senior and family affordable housing Projects that address the housing projects Financial assistance has City's housing needs. included multiple-family revenue bonds housing grants low interest loans and The City and RDA sought out opportunities to reductions in development impact fees where leverage housing resources with those of for- feasible Housing developers have utilized profit groups developers and nonprofit groups these financial incentives to leverage and in the community. obtain funding sources such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits Taken together, the The City and RDA prioritized funds for proiects combination of public and private financing that include components for extremely low sources allows developers to secure lower income households and large households. interest rate loans The City will continue to offer financial incentives for housing proiects Evaluation that address unmet needs in the community Although redevelopment agencv funds are no and seek creative means to further increase longer available the City will continue to assist funding for housing. as appropriate the construction of affordable housing proiects that address the City's housing needs Should new funding opportunities arise, • the City may utilize those funds to support financial incentives for the development of affordable housing. City of Rancho Cucamonga � HE-810 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • Program HE-22: Permit Processing Planning 2011 Progress 2014 The 2012 Development Code update includes Delays in the development review Process, provisions forded Density Bonuses Incentives such as plan checking and Perm t orocessine and Concessions when the applicant for the may increase the holding cost of development. residential development seeks and agrees to Complicated review procedures may also construct a residential development that will discourage development. especially by contain oneofthefollomw affordable housing and special needs housing developers To facilitate residential Ten percent (30%) of the total units of a development the City provides development housing development for lower-income Pre-Application Review and Preliminary Review households. procedures to simplify and expedite development Processing. Five percent 15%) of the total units of a housing development for very low-income households. • Aseniorcitizenhousingdevelopmentorage- restricted mobile home park. • Ten percent(10%)of the total dwelling units in a common interest development as defined in California Civil Code 41351 for Persons and families of moderate income.Provided that all units in the development are offered to the public for purchase. Evaluation Within twelve months of the adoption of the Housing Element revise the development review Process to establish fast-tracking procedures for those residential development protects that Include housing for large households and lower • income households especially extremely low income households. Program HE-23: Development Fees Planning. Annual Pry Ongoing Enc. During the planning period.the City conducted The City charges various fees and assessments Building fee study to determine those fees necessary to to cover the cost of processing Permits and adequately tarn out needed Public services provide services and facilities to the Protect. Fees are tied to the Employee Cost Index for These fees contribute to the cost of housing State and are updated annually. and are ultimately passed on from the housing developer to the consumer. The City may Evaluation utilize RDA or other funds to offset the fees Continue the annual review and update of Citv associated with the development of affordable fees and the methodology on which the fees are and special needs housing. based Continue to review and evaluate fees and charge only those fees necessary to adeouately tarn out needed Public services. Fees were reviewed and updated in last quarter of 2012. Program HE-24:Analyze Development Fees on Plar� 2011 Progress 2014 the Supply and Affordability of Housing During the planning period the City conducteda fee study to determine those fees necessary to The City will analyze the impacts of increased adeouately carry out needed public services. development fees on the supply and However.to Promote the financial feasibility of affordability of housing and commit to biennial development affordable to lower income monitoring. As part of the outreach.the Cit v households the City needs to analyze the will work with both for- and non-profit impacts of increased development fees on the developers and in particular,will consider the supply and affordability of housing and commit cumulative costs of increased fees from the to biennial monitoring of these development 2004 Fee Study given the costs associated with impact fees. optional development standards required to achieve maximum densities on properties Evaluation within the High(H)Residential District. Based Within twelve months of the adoption of the • on the results of this analysis staff will Housing Element analyze the impacts of recommend to the City Council actions increased development fees on the supply and necessary to mitigate any identified constraints affordability of housing and commit to biennial including allowing Payment of fees upon monitoring. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE—B71 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 certificate of occupancy, rather than prior to building Permit issuance to reduce developer • construction financing costs and overall development costs for housing affordable to lower-income households. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING CHOICE The Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) is a key resource in the Inland Empire for providing education on fair housing and landlord/tenant rights as well as pursuing discrimination cases when necessary. The City provides handouts to residents about the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board,and will refer tenants and landlords to the board should issues arise. Goal HE-6 Promote Eouol Housing Opportunities For All Economic Segments O/The Community Recordless OfRoce Sex Or Rero"on Implementation ActionLead Target Latus Completion s �— en Year Date Program HE-25:Fair Housing Planning, Annual Progress On oin CDBG IFHMB receives numerous inquiries regarding The City of Rancho Cucamonga is committed to landlord/tenant complaints and housing furthering and improving fair housing discrimination and Pursues discrimination opportunities so that all oersons have the cases when conditions warrant. On a ability to find suitable housing in the complaint basis IFHMB conducts on-site community. To achieve fair housing goals the testing, with aoprooriate follow-up. IFHMB City contracts with the Inland Fair Housing and conducts community education Programs Mediation Board to provide fair housing regarding fair housing and landlord/tenant services and landlord/tenant counseling rights. services including education counseling, mediation outreach and legal compliance. Evaluation • The City Periodically prepares the reouired Through the implementation of the 2005-2009 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Consolidated Plan a total of 338 residents Choice to document the City's progress in received fair housing assistance and 3,933 -improvingand maintaining fair housing residents received landlord tenant counseling opportunities The City also prepares as assistance Implementation of the 2010-2014 required by Federal law, housing planning Consolidated Plan will likely assist a documents and Progress toward fair housing comparable number of residents goals set forth in the CDBG Consolidated Plan. Program HE-26:Reasonable Accommodations Planning, 2011 Progress 2012 Building The City amended the Development Code to The Fair Housing Act as amended in 1988 create a formal Process for making requests for requires that cities orovide reasonable Reasonable Accommodations.Theseallowfor accommodation to rules. oolicies, and reasonable accommodations for the procedures where such accommodations may modification of building codes, Permit be necessary to afford individuals with processes and land uses for new and disabilities egualhousing opportunities While rehabilitated homes to maximize accessibility fair housing laws intend that all People have for disabled people. equal access to housing the law also recognizes that people with disabilities may The program identifies review Procedures and need extra tools to achieve housing equality. to Provides reasonable accommodations to Reasonable accommodation is one of the tools explicitly allow for changes to land use intended to further housing opportunities for building codes development code people with disabilities Reasonable requirements (i.e., setback reductions and accommodation Provides a means of parking reouirementsl and establishes a requesting from the local government Permitting process to accommodate people flexibility in the application of building code with disabilities. land use and zoning regulations,and in some instances the waiver of certain restrictions or Evaluation requirements because it is necessary to Completed with the 2012 Development Code achieve equal access to housing. Cities are update' required to consider requests for reasonable • accommodations related to housing for Persons with disabilities and Provide the accommodation when it is determined to be City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-812 2013-2021 Housing Element–Draft March 27,2013 • I "reasonable"based on fair housing laws and case law interpreting the statutes. -14 Mew and ffe@te new 9ppEIFWAitiLS that enable a bF(3ad Fange of heusFRS types, FRaintain a balanced semej(, BF Fe legion. CAY- 71 D q Fe gy e ffieve. ey i all ses'deRt'aI deyel8pFneets. • effeetbveness fs attainirnent f' 1 t.' s✓.,es, okies and e The 2900 2005 Heivisino FlemeAt was extended fEHF thicee yeaFS thFOUgh State legqslatiei;i te jbine 30, 2 the 2909 2005 Heusine Element plaicining peFied. MWItiple a6fiORS WEF@ efteR neeessary te achieve these T D Desr.Fibes the SF ness i 6 implempntatien art'e s d g the .Jae pap ..d L. aLlies And the PFOgFesS FePOFted dWFdAe the PWRiRg peFiOd to de;eFFAine its ..♦'e ed appFl9pFiateness. r&QU Evaluatien iS EIR il*lpfftant tee! ip eFafting the PFBgFaFA5 aAd ebjecVyes f9F the 2998 2914 Heusing Element • 1; A BROAD RAN City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-1313 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 eammunity with a balanEed land use pIaR that pFeVkJeS 9ppmFt,ilpiwpg fel,a�pl4dp Fange ef housing types. IR the late 1980's the City studied the Felatienship between the RumbeF Elf MU'ti family to single farMly- singlia fam4y thaR planned fE)F by SU49undiRg eities. in FebFUaFy 1991,the City COURr"adopted the goal IiFAi#thP;-]FAA_'Rt Of FRUW fwirWly units that may be eenvelated to awF;eFSh*p UAdtS annually. DUARS the PFggFaM TarseE sEae«s ImpleMeRtat an Ael*sm Bate Waning Amoral +oegreSS QAgOIR TypeseusiAe - Map,and COMM.Aity PWA�. OemmisslerF AlaRmn 2005 Rrografs BABerA Cede (Aanswe ' w a , te _._..- -_. t -Code§698624, iwlwHen laeo of demand. Warming; ARRtlaI Wegretc RBA • 9erad. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-B14 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 6—(:) k • waning Annual Progress As of june 30,2008,RaREhS GWEaM9Aga had;I than ene half the AwmbeF ef multi farn I jaswaf�V 1,2099. Mult fam.ly develepments aFe Fental a._ StO_L be eenvened to ewne�h p type at ytme t'ValllarlBn Pie AP..RI'PFIARIIVeFp te 2905 Housing Element plaARwRg PE!Fi9d. The Oty UtlliaeS a VaFiety Of FeseuFres to enSUFe that af#o.dobie snits In 2-AW thp Gity a a DensityPFOYWORSh*Gh gFeatly faeol•tated the • 2002,the Planning Pepa!Ftmeint amended the Development Cede to peFFIRitserend dwe"iRg UARS 9F; family lets, as well as ideAtifying itenes fGF eFReFgeAey she'tPF9 !A All ;ARPS The subject ameRdments aFe cempliaRt with State law ke" TargeF Status Completion Agene Yeah Safe RDA Annual Pregsess 9nBo+ng Redevelopment AgenE, (ROA)20 PeFeent get affSFdable mult family Festal Rlt� mwl;i family af*eFdab'e FeRtal units. 6WltlaGBe _tt.._. _duFiRg We .f.YPF%97M-lt family Fental units. Between • City of Rancho Cucamonga //11 /� HE-B15 b2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 —(UO i _ • ABA Anneal P'eeFeSS Buyer PFOgFaM US RE d9wA payment aSSOSWRge PFGflFaffi - _ r__ . l The V - home huVeF pe—d-� _' ADA Annual .Gg-e^^ GROG RE The RO.A h,, been aakely ffleAIt8Fng and F .. . An....nnrnnnt , A F. .Fn at l4;M ...J ^ Planningi 2802 Progress24D82 ...Fn. 2 0 W !Jamry • qpnt,A "the h.MPhA,dq,, and to 4-r Evalwriex PFgffF2M 261 xe:en-R RDA Anneal Pregsecs GROGin w _ .21 Eons st_ _ _.._ - - ceWaglAg the use Awdahe KS be as stance V -ty n.nA F.. rltl�f V ..r.FnfSWA - units A n ndd'tien,l PedeFal VeeU.c.F Tia adM RISIneFed by I Acq Fwleaikw As efjwRe 90,2008,170 heusehOldS Fes GIIRO�i _ wtilizejeeFtifieate5 9F ..Fns AisdemtFibutedby I IAr�8 • Plan City of Rancho Cucamonga /t HE-B16 0—to � 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 r 7—I f I • - RBA Ani StabW Zat el(p Fat eR date Bf Pel;Fwap�2992,asa means he% much paFk awneFs Gan Fa Se FeAtS based at keep Ag - FeaseRable IeVEIS t- an the CPI. of hews Ag. fwhhmi" RBA Aeneal a.egress Bagew,g The RDA eempleted the 2005 2M 19FepaFed as pan of the teehn'Gal update te the A RBA the . these needs. aAd thOS at Fisk Of hOWeleSSAeSS. -- — 2 Gly EmAAAUal eppeFwAtes, and seNces to the GO)` ._,._.and Wellim— 2 G 3i EmeFileneyplannwg 2892 progress 2882 SuppeFtive 1 laws Rg Code Amendment in 2002 the Gity amended is Da,elepmen be Hia a$nd US 'd SIEF 05: City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-1317 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 .--ALka aRG-t-OW-14— dktFiM Q we the adepti-A -f this • seAGA has beeA amended to 'dentf), that emeFgeReN she' LWlYi1bR Of the PF98FBM Was Set Eempleted as 4hew 5helt..3 ____ __ PlaRRIRg ARRVa! PFRSF-&' GROG 0 M 5P. fV)IYai1B11 e A{arAing 2f7BS Pragsezf vS res eF tiglMe fiq Af'tl' • f rV)l11atlBP SUR is Ppagmw 1.13.1e Reasonable Appammadat ens Buildg -An.,I Pwgraff G)+BS'^B F �AAt.'Aed R Title 24 Of the Cal f8FR a BA S LIR feFm Aw"ding rAdp as they apply to rlVillllitlBR pF6)PEES DwF ng Oe plasR Ag ppF ad,the Building and Safety PepaFtwem eAfOFeed Gal4GFRIa Ow Id Re of 19,597 new Elwell Ag up ts,wh ch iselude, janwa" 1,2099,theFe WeF@ 55,180 Fes ra... $am � , and— I teF d 1 dI d L, ti a .1... I.1 :s 'I • City of Rancho Cucamonga �� HE-818 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 • i basis. FegaFd Re fa F hews ng and landIBM14eROW ._. hews ng aSSISWRee aAd 1,933 • - .-Ned by sta4and then fAFIA.F;iFdPd 4A GAIRAFAittee Review(GFad*R.g,Teehnieal,and Design),which"Reludes on AGWA. W" D.te BW r teehRiques, and !aAdfSFM GhRFaAeF 54 CS.^ addit enal development , that festeF a cent Awed high qualty of �haFROPF qkq _f City of Rancho Cucamonga 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Duf ng the plaRn ng _ a_ _ • Regulations sloped,geAeFall�r OR PFSpeny exceed Ag AA-9 Anraal areg.ess EfIll- seludes bath staff and Mmittee EValWate FOS d.RtLa, pFejeas I- de5gs, as well as WRt design and OFientatiSR, Fwiweien GeASiAER" With;he Develepment fade-Ad e5talal shed p��kd� � p� S` T wm.A Anrwal +5gyam RE develepmeM5 that t me — <... eemmeFG al development in the City T[e • peFSPeetwe iwlYaben GPTPD Methods aFe be ng APAFOAFAtPd We .Fd"RIP Fe'k GA5: 1977, the City's aRRAIgatQA ORP'—dPd FAWItiple tFaL4S 4911A the GuraRFIGHPIga, Alta LeFiRa, and ROWBAdAl • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-820 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 act6vely suppeAs the NIQG dFl Fehabilkating existing heFAes as well as developing ReW a4eFdable -'A*". these PF19ffams,the City will eentinue te*Relude this ffegicam in the ReA HGuMRg FIeFA@At pIaRMRg PPFORd. and Ow"diRS&Safety Depakment will investigate eemplaints aAd eRSUFe eemplianee with Gity bwilding-apA thIP81blehElUt the Qpl AaWonc .eaa za.g.t r Go nPlet:en Agenq, rear Baee FesekatieR Planning -ARwal Pregreas 9n6eing • dd - Af �: -Fequests haye the inslwd Re Fepa FS neeessaFy to meet State WWOW es. Welua�ie« emphasEe the PFGgQM Resident al RPhabil tat OR Alanning Annual Pwgresc engeing Fie Cede W, fSFMal OR of the PlenhtewR Wows Ag De%elgpMeRt Pei EP, RBA -- of eEstng h___. as well a 'A OF&F !a ens-Fe a PRAV Awed supply 9 PIGAMSWA RFea BetweeA 20M 3Rd 29G9, 2 __ cases pMuaNen • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-B21 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 f-;S- LI WaRR Rg, Annan GraSt ewneFs The GeV has met 8F exceeded its 2HR 'R i g0al BeeWeep 2OW and 2905 the City assisted—IQ ..,e eRt Fe waning; Annua PNeWU enea A Loans CDBG n A. ♦A {1/]tlla�lpl pp�.i��n�g—^, Ann11 PlaAA g, GOOG fllit11ii1BR • Ifni' it it PSe cnln....ment f.�FAf AAnaa OFmPnea Onge A Between 2994 and 2999, Gede WGFeemen the th nF Wee!,and Sta#eFd StFeet west of Aue• day edwpat'An-1 eq,entthat;AEIwdedfFPep elk"Of beik- De pis �l� Apo" PWgre66 Depis g • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-822 2013-2021 Housing Element–Draft March 27,2013 (Fn --- .-Rtc th ---- eases --- atwn FnanwfaGWFwRg b.. an y 091.15 iO-FFR;-.' Va-Fia-ble land use COR4915, quality hebisiRg steele, PeFFAit StFeansilining, publie safety Gweamefiga will r9miAwe to evaluate peteRtial 0GVeFRFAeRt;aI constFaints in the next planning peFW. �«an-Aca:ens Lead Target staves cempleWOR Ageney Year Date AGO, Annual Aregraes enseing Plass A The RD, AL4ikely -- _< gates iRfFaMFWAWFe swwxtan rlh-RQA City of Rancho Cucamonga rV HE-1323 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �� x Of the QtY. • • p�� y�� ms ew diRS, AaAual Progress Dngen PaRSImplateand .An database sent sues to be updaied fFeqUeRtly.The If ♦ • PFOPOSed Rd UStF+al FATG fivahbatim pw.H . ew has public to assess the database 9A the C ty's SER eF. and MpFaves the PFGEess ng of pr9jecit app!cat anf ponyInc ENERGY C[[IGICNPV • AP-4.A., -;IAd FPhAhiI*tAtP-d- FP-SkIPAtiRl -AitS. IR GeMpkaRee with AS 1881, the City has adepted Fegulat heusing bwits ..:11 be anerigy e[['..:e..t W" target Gempletlon AgeRcY y� Stai116 Date Bui!ding AAneal Progress DABe•no State-- the eistng atses All Id Hg 98d@ Feqw FPMP 9ev elepment .t al nA the W, r..L Ttie ]e u:,.:.._... 1ASFease public---AFPAP;s of,and eRGGWFBge FvaluatiaA na ppkjsFatemeAt.T, • 2908 2014 Haosm,-i4enwat+ _ ____7 A 19 iReFgy Fffiei m en Sn PHAA Ag; Anmsl Pragmss Dnge A City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-1124 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 b- J/ f,q iV]tYitiBO •• - set be nduded as a __f7e _ _ _ the PFD 2909 AnnerN Plannwg w t3rgOInUtill2at OR Of EReFgy SA Rg and g .,s eOMPIY. ivalnatlen 2009 2914 i us no Element RERAIN.A.A.1-OF GGIMRAWFAITAL CONSTRAINTS • DIJFiAe the planning peFied,the Cky eeRdueited a fee study to deteFfnine these fees AeGeSSaF�49 eaFFY 914publie sewiees. The City ef Rancho Cucamonga Will CEIRVALIP tA Ft-YOPY-0 RAII update fees and thp keatl Target &taws 6empleHea Agency Year Gate vJawning, Anneal Progress GAge•ag 6 P'oIIn and aFe wpdatedannuaNl` safety,BAd WeWaFe ef theiwlaaibR Eemmusity, C__.'_ _the AS FN _ _ update_r City fppq and the methsdelagN an wh eh the fees aFe c,._s adequately E@FFY OUt Aeeded pub'c seR'Ee @Ad ChaFge OAI�' these fees secessapy to and ifflffeyeffiERtS' . • City of Rancho Cucamonga �� HE-825 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Aeedal -="==- — Bees- _h • ,staff �4 and PF� fivalwatp he f_._.._ eaFPFOeeSS o With Acat an app $. PFQgQffl R Rey PlaCR^An Rg, Annual Progress vp l� g .�I��nI� Bw ld beval mate PFO cess Rg ffapedWes. 1 R August 1994 passible FeEBmmend a::g t Rie fFGM eleveA weeks substantially w-be Ther IRSIA , l9wt ASt 'M tAd 10, appI Cat eRS feF law ReemehSUSAg a" FesideAWI _____ @Ad wheneye • PFOGedUFes. adopted by a6..ta..a.. in the ffeseFvatien of at FiSk hewsing, the 2000 Hewsing Slement identified that the RPA had exerm juse 30,2910. TO AdElFess the EGRWFVatiGA Elf these units,the RDA shall eenVAye dise-issions with AIAPA '-RASM FiSk Af eAnveFS6EIR te PFIWI(et Fate. On a ease by ease basis,the RPA will PWFehase,assist PUFehase by Gense"dated Plan, Annual AA'Elici Plan, a-Rd GAPER, The Council adepts an aRRUal budget, and ani:lua4 City of Rancho Cucamonga _ HE—B26 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 adeptioici. The City initiated a cenripl:ehensive update to the Heusing FleiRem eaRsistent with thL sphed ilp , Implemematie�,.Ac`iops Leah rasget status �emrletle« Agensy reae gate RDA 2085 The PFOgFaM ad net meet PF813Bsed dent f ed w th the QVY's Wn ts at R;sk Stud plan r,,peFiad!he RPA was able to eansewe the 29W Hows ng Element update. us ts, F PWA ARS.Al aregress Annual f and aRAWally Fey ews and adepts Oe City fee • scheme E„aluatiw, PmgFaM astJen eemplete The 90 PFegfamQA5pHeWSA@ElementU date P3anR n 2040 The City will eamplele the next 118USA Gemplete the ne a State mandated Haws Rg ElemOM update GGAS SteRtWith Stale FepaFt n—g Fequ FemeAts and schedvle adopted by the adopted 13y the State Leg SWUM. State 6eg T o , Element and a 4G HCD nFebFuaFy2010 -A the�QQR 2014 1 ousing Element. City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-827 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 a—� 20132021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 16-1�� HE-1328 • APPENDIX C: VACANT UNCOMMITTED RESIDENTIAL LAND INVENTORY The City undertook a comprehensive inventory of vacant uncommitted residential land as part of the 20132998 Housing Element update. The results identify vacant land in all residential districts, except Medium High, with 252342 parcels totaling 425.40871186 acres. Only vacant sites were considered; underutilized sites,which would require further analysis based on market demand,were omitted from the land inventory as sufficient vacant land exists to accommodate the RHNA. The identified density is not an approval of project density, but is used merely to represent the potential development on the site. In calculating the minimum number of units that could be built, the assumption was made that all identified forts were buildable, provided all applicable development standards are met. va,cant Parcels N I - K. Legend 1 P .-1 �I City Boundary Word Parofs 0 05 1 2 Owbtl A'PyarM WSMVM afM/Af0 • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE—Cl 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 Vacant Parcels N • I 1 . A I I .1 V- ss Legend ONr CRY Boumary Vacant Parcels HIM Qvacant ti' Parces 0 05 7 2 • allies aw.ea a s IWII Mm mnmir Projected Unit Development from Vacant Uncommitted Land Land Use Vacant Uncommitted Units at 50%of Density Units at 75%of Density (Minimum-Maximum) Acreage Range' Range HR (<.1-2du/ac) 0.98194,2-2 1393 133 ER (<.1-1 du/ac) 27.7737-.S 2734 2736 VL (<.1-2 du/ac) 195.18443.61 234465 297634 L (2-4 du/ac) 57.9473 62 181232 198234 LM (4-8 du/ac) 115.53381.56 69_017991 803 241 M (8-14 du/ac) 21.94213 234239 269244 MH (14-24 du/ac) 0.00 0 0 H (24-30 du/ac) 6.0617.71 163476 172392 Total 425.40879 26 1 1,wii42} 1� 6N4" 1 Density range totals were achieved by totaling the numbers in the following tables. Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Hillside Residential District The Hillside Residential (HR) District is intended as an area for very low density single-family use and is designed to maintain the natural open space character of the area, minimize erosion, provide for public safety, protect natural resources, and establish design standards to provide for limited development in harmony with the environment. The maximum density may not exceed 2 units per net buildable acre. The district is located in the extreme northwestern portion of the City and is generally characterized by large • rural residential lots on steep topography, and numerous development constraints including steep slopes, close proximityto City adopted earthquake fault zones,high fire hazard,sensitive habitat,excessive grading City of Rancho Cucamonga HE—C2 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �IS S- • requirements,and limited access. Properties are served by utilities,including water,electrical,gas,but these parcels are not served by a public sewer system,and instead require on-site septicsystems. Because of their size requirements these parcels are generally considered too expensive for affordable housing opportunities. Vacant Uncommitted Reside tially Zoned Parcels-Hillside Residential(HR)District-0-2 du/ac APN Acres General Plan Units at 50%of Density Range Units at 75%of Density Range 28005}87 31.52 4R 31 47 280051-57 17:66 414 17 26 280051G7 51-86 NR 51 76 28006188 1:18 44R } 4 20044151 0.98 HR 1 1 0.984" Total 1 40 1 1 1404 IM4 Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Estate Residential District This Estate Residential (ER) District is intended as an area for very low density residential use, with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a maximum residential density of up to 2 units per acre. The district is located in the northeastern portion of the City and is generally characterized as large rural residential lots on relatively steep slopes, limited access, high fire hazard, sensitive habitat, and utility constraints. Properties are served by utilities, including water, electrical, gas, but these parcels are not served by a public sewer system, and instead require on-site septic systems. Because of their size requirements these parcels are generally considered too expensive for affordable housing opportunities. • Vacant Uncommitted Reside ntiallyZoned Parcels-Estate Residential(ER)District-1 du/ac APN Acres General Plan Units at 50%of Density Range Units at 75%of Density Range 22511187 M. Vit 7 a 22511108 5.00 VL 5 5 2a&"437 242 VI: 2 2 22512242 8.55 VL 8 8 22512267 7.23 VL 7 7 22512283 1.10 VL 1 1 22512288 0.32 VL 1 1 22512291 4.55 VL 4 4 22512296 1.02 VL 1 1 27_7747, Total 64 2736 2736 Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Very Low Residential District This Very Low (VL) Residential District is intended as an area for very low density residential use, with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a maximum residential density of up to 2 units per acre. The district is located in the northern portion of the City and is generally characterized as large residential lots on relatively steep slopes, limited access, high fire hazard, sensitive habitat, limited access, and utility constraints. Properties are served by utilities, including water, electrical, gas, but these parcels are not served by a public sewer system, and instead require on-site septic systems. Because of their size requirements these parcels are generally considered too expensive for affordable housing opportunities. • Vacant Uncommitted Residential) Zoned Parcels-Very Low(VL)Residential District-0-2 du/c APN Acres General Plan Units at 50%of Density Range Units at 75%of Density Range 20118207 Q.88 VL 1 1 City of Rancho Cucamonga HE—C3 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 291182-28 2-75 V4 2 3 20118232 1.89 VL 1 2 • 20118233 0.46 VL 1 1 20118234 0.51 VL 1 1 20118237 0.75 VL 1 1 201183238 0.37 VL 1 1 22511109 5.00 VL 5 7 22512205 3.25 VL 3 4 22512256 3.89 VL 3 4 "�} 10.04 VL 30 }6 22S!344 18:00 V3 }0 }3 22513121 14.03 VL 14 21 2261;1}x" 4:76 V6 4 7 22518135 0.19 VL 1 1 22518138 0.400 VL 1 C1 22SA81,73 .3-:1v Vk 3 J 22&V3103 9:20 V3 9 }3 2'c�04 9-20 VL 9 13 22SIg.Qn 449 VI 4 6 22519110 4.20 VL 4 6 22S 413 6.3,1 V3 6 9 2�}9}1S 28:62 V3 28 43 22619117 c.' V6 6 7. 22519132 0.44 VL 1 1 22519136 5.5470 VL 5 8 • 22538106 2:63 A 2 3 22608305 }S.63 VL }8 27 22698106 2490 Vk 2B 30 22608302 8-00 Vh 8 }2 22698108 42-99 V3 }9 }8 22698311 9:80 VI 9 44 22608}}3 443 V6 4 7 22688433 433 Vk 4 7 22698336 4$5 Vk 4 7 22698317 330 VL 3 6 22630202 5:00 vt b 7 22610203 3.76 VL 3 5 22610204 1.00 VL 1 1 22705103 9.15 VL 9 13 227x,06174 640 V! 6 7 22706175 9.15 VL 9 13 22706182 3.28 VL 3 4 22712145 0.48 VL 1 1 22712154 4.17 VL 4 6 inn �c 42J VL 4 } }06}08195 038 Vh } } 106330334 0.88 VL } } 106117209 0.74 VL 1 1 • 106117220 0.87 VL 1 1 106119109 0.47 VL 1 1 City of Rancho Cucamonga HE—C4 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 �_,1 • I 160119118 0.26 VL 1 1 106120109 0.45 VL 1 1 106121120 0.49 VL 1 1 106121128 0.46 VL 1 1 106121129 0.46 VL 1 1 106123113 1.01 VL 1 1 106123132 0.61 VL 1 1 106123133 0.61 VL 1 1 106125120 0.46 VL 1 1 106125121 0.40 VL 1 1 106125133 1.00 VL 1 1 19611 931 VL } } 106138117 0.57 VL 1 1 106138125 0.48 VL 1 1 106138125 0.48 VL 1 1 106138126 0.50 VL 1 1 106138127 0.48 VL 1 1 106138128 0.51 VL 1 1 106138129 0.58 VL 1 1 106138130 0.61 VL 1 1 106138131 0.54 VL 1 1 1n&VA441+2 nen VL } } 1061 1�0c 1133 Vh }} }§ 10614SIGS 11-33 VL -14 46 • }96150192 433 Vf 4 6 186159193 12.4-1 Vk 12 18 1061g1306 398 Vk 3 4 1nc1S1107 037 VL 1 } IG&V -W 044 V4: 1 4 11 16;51112 29.95 TL 1L9 34 1^CS1IS 635 Vh 6 9 Incl&no 0-64 V} } } 106169/01 996 VL $ 13 106160106 1.256 VL 1 1 106161114 0.45 VL 1 1 106161115 0.57 VL 1 1 106161116 0.55 VL 1 1 106161117 0.46 VL 1 1 106161118 0.52 VL 1 1 106179103 0.71 VL 1 1 106179116 0.62 VL 1 1 106180116 0.61 VL 1 1 106180118 0.45 VL 1 1 106180121 0.46 VL 1 1 106180123 0.46 VL 1 1 106180128 0.52 VL 1 1 106180131 0.47 VL 1 1 • 106181123 0.49 VL 1 1 106181129 0.46 1VL 1 1 106206112 0.61 VL 1 1 City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-05 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 106206113 0.61 VL 1 1 106221106 0.43 VL 1 1 • 107404101 0.94 -23 VL 1 1 ,^�3 3�:9�3 VI 3 4 197197408116 rPt V-L 2 3 107410121 3.18 VL 3 4 w7412103 934 Vk } } 107412104 0.58 VL 1 1 107412111 0.62 VL 1 1 107412114 0.50 VL 1 1 107420105 4.75 VL 4 7 107422123 1.18 VL 1 1 107422125 1.98 VL 1 2 107423105 0.33 VL 1 1 107423132 0.48 VL 1 1 107423133 0.48 VL 1 1 107423134 0.45 VL 1 1 107423135 0.46 VL 1 1 107423136 0.46 VL 1 1 107423137 0.54 VL 1 1 107423138 0.72 VL 1 1 107426133 0.53 VL 1 1 107426134 0.51 VL 1 1 107428108 0.82 VL 1 1 107428110 2.01 VL 2 3 • 107431108 0.52 VL 1 1 107431112 1.04 VL 1 1 107431113 0.59 VL 1 1 107431119 0.53 VL 1 1 107432104 0.46 VL 1 1 107432109 0.48 VL 1 1 107432111 0.75 VL 1 1 107433107 1.00 VL 1 1 107434117 0.52 VL 1 1 107436110 0.49 VL 1 1 107446102 0.46 VL 1 1 107447112 0.49 VL 1 1 10744 1266 934 VL } } 107447127� 939 VI } } 107447130 1.00 VL 1 1 107449122 0.54 VL 1 1 107449124 0.51 VL 1 1 107449128 0.48 VL 1 1 107449130 0.48 VL 1 1 107450102 0.46 VL 1 1 107450113 0.46 VL 1 1 107452123 0.50 VL 1 1 107453109 0.48 VL 1 1 • 107453114 0.52 VL 1 1 107454102 0.73 VL 1 1 City of Rancho Cucamonga HE-C6 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 • 107454103 0.78 VL 1 1 107454115 0.52 VL 1 1 107454116 0.91 VL 1 1 107454117 0.58 VL 1 1 107454120 0.56 VL 1 1 107455109 0.62 VL 1 1 107455118 0.49 VL 1 1 107455122 0.71 VL 1 1 107455127 0.56 VL 1 1 107455128 0.61 VL 1 1 107456111 0.56 VL 1 1 107456116 0.52 VL 1 1 107456124 0.46 VL 1 1 107456125 0.46 VL 1 1 107456126 0.46 VL 1 1 107456127 0.46 VL 1 1 107456128 0.45 VL 1 1 }88798126 3743 VL 37 56 108708131 6.20 VL 6 9 108708133 37.73 VL 37 56 108951101 9.75 VL 9 14 108951103 0.25 VL 1 1 195.1844 Total a.63 234466 X97664 • Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Low Residential District The Low(L) Residential District is intended as an area for single-family residential use,with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet and a maximum residential density of 4 units per gross acre. Most of the identified lots were created in older subdivisions and the available lots are generally older infill lots. There are limited constraints on development as utilities, including water, sewer, electrical, and gas are readily available; constraints on development may result from the small size of some identified parcels. There are generally no environmental constraints to development as these parcels are located in areas surrounded by existing residential development. Vacant Uncommitted Residentially Zoned Parcels-Low(L) Residential District-2-4du/ac APN Acres General Plan Units at 50%of Density Range Units at 75%of Density Range 281.19247 4.90 t 3 3 20114237 8.75 I: 2 2 28&}8238 8.37 k } } 20125148 0.49 L 1 1 20172101 0.32 L 1 1 20182151 3.58 L 10 12 20204153 0.25 L 1 1 20207104 0.20 L 1 1 20207110 0.17 L 1 1 20208216 0.09 L 1 1 • I 20298219 0,06 6 1 } 20208233 0.48 L 1 1 20209102 0.33 L 1 1 City of Rancho Cucamonga -� HE-C7 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 20209134 0.22 L 1 1 20235136 1.00 L 3 3 • 20246161 1.51 L 4 5 20246162 0.82 L 2 2 297922}6 G. } } } 20702227 0.12 L 1 1 20702256 0.335 L 1 1 20702268 9.4-S t 4 20704429 0.23 L 1 1 20705202 0.18 L 1 1 20705320 0.21 L 1 1 20705333 0.09 L 1 1 20705337 0.18 L 1 1 20706219 0.64 L 1 1 287092" 9-29 k } } 20717124 0.17 L 1 1 28724298 9-}8 } } } 20724209 0.18 L 1 1 20724218 0.11 L 1 1 20724408 0.17 L 1 1 20763101 0.34 L 1 1 20763103 0.35 L 1 1 20763104 0.35 L 1 1 20763105 0.35 L 1 1 20763106 0.35 L 1 1 • 20763108 0.35 L 1 1 20764101 0.32 L 1 1 20764102 0.58 L 1 1 20764103 0.64 L 1 1 20764104 0.53 L 1 1 20764105 0.49 L 1 1 20764106 0.40 L 1 1 20764107 0.38 L 1 1 20764108 0.30 L 1 1 20764109 0.30 L 1 1 20764110 0.31 L 1 1 20764112 0.47 } } } 20803159 1.50 L 4 5 20809144 1.00 L 3 3 20899177 4.28 1 } } 20816239 0.31 L 1 1 20816240 0.30 L 1 1 20816242 0.31 L 1 1 20816243 0.34 L 1 1 20830222 0.08 L 1 1 20837713 0.12 L 1 1 29906102 0.48 } } } 20906211 0.19 L 1 1 • 20906325 0.04 L 1 1 20999599 837 k } } City of Rancho Cucamonga �1 HE-C8 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 l 20908515 0.36 L 1 1 • I 29998516 039 t 4 1 20910203 0.17 L 1 1 20910223 0.16 L 1 1 20910230 0.16 L 1 1 20910302 0.17 L 1 1 20910310 0.17 L 1 1 20910317 0.17 L 1 1 20910332 0.14 L 1 1 20910333 0.10 L 1 1 20910437 0.07 L 1 1 20910438 0.05 L 1 1 20911112 0.18 L 1 1 ,,�,,,7 939 1 4 4 209111.18 939 ✓= 1 1 20912110 0.17 L 1 1 20912128 0.17 L 1 1 20912201 0.28 L 1 1 20912218 0.17 L 1 1 20912219 0.17 L 1 1 22S!6113 3b2 is 40 42 22516119 0.56 L 1 1 229 2-99 1 6 7 22516133 1.46 L 4 5 • I "�"" 5.99 t 15 17 22705131 4.43 L 13 15 22706157 5.00 L 15 17 22706173 3.98 L 11 13 22706173 3.98 L 11 13 22706174 5.0. 1 00 1L 15 17 22707127 0_15 -1 1 22742' 4-.00 6 3 3 22712153 4.76 L 14 16 22724226 0.16 L 1 1 ,�7�" 936 6 1 4 22734151 0.75 L 2 2 196238167 048 6 4 1 107707107 1.04 L 3 3 107707111 0.71 L 2 2 107727110 0.65 L 1 1 198728182 0.26 1 1 1 57_947" Total 2. 181233 Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Low-Medium Residential District The Low-Medium (LM) Residential District is intended as an area for low-medium density single-family or • multiple-family uses with site development regulations that assure development compatible with nearby single-family detached neighborhoods. Residential densities are expected to range from 4 to 8 units per gross acre maximum. There are no constraints to development as utilities,including water,sewer,electrical, City of Rancho Cucamonga ^ HE-C9 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 Y! and gas are readily available to these sites; constraints to development may result from the small size of some identified parcels. There are generally no environmental constraints to development as these parcels • are located in areas surrounded by existing residential development. vacant Uncommitted Residentially Zoned Parcels—Low-Medium(LM)Residential District—4-8 du/ac APN Acres General Plan Units at 50%of Density Range Units at 75%of Density Range 281272-i3 9,8,8 W 59 69 i^�� 9$6 LAA 59 69 20127217 9:58 W 57 67 28127218 4:26 6A4 25 29 20213126 0.08 LM 1 1 20213127 0.08 LM 1 1 1 20213129 0.08 LM 1 1 20213130 0.08 LM 1 1 20213141 0.16 LM 1 1 20213172 0.21 LM 1 1 20213173 0.21 LM 1 1 20829106 0.52 LM 3 3 29832124 47-97 W 197 125 20833117 2.45 LM 14 17 20833118 5.46 LM 32 38 2Z7G12-24 4-.94 1.M }1 -13 22;13103 rrg0 04 39 35 22713117 0.51 LM 3 3 22713138 5.00 LM 30 35 • 22713139 1.68 LM 10 11 22714167 0.22 LM 1 1 22714171 0.88 LM 5 6 22904109 80.80 LM 484 565 108903115' 4.35 LM 26 30 108903116' 4.35 LM 26 30 108903135' 5.08 LM 30 35 110001102 1.89 LM 11 13 110004110 0.21 LM 1 1 110005103 1.03 LM 6 7 110017110 0.20 LM 1 1 1nn�anc� 9-g ✓-M 54 63 115.534" Total 46 6903ta" I 8031,2" Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Medium Residential District The Medium(M) Residential District is intended as an area for medium density multiple-family use,with site development regulations that assure development compatible with nearby lower density residential development. Residential densities are expected to range from 8 to 14 dwelling units per gross acre maximum. There are no constraints to development as utilities, including water,sewer,electrical,and gas are readily available to these sites; constraints to development may result from the small size of some identified parcels. There are generally no environmental constraints to development as these parcels are • located in areas surrounded by existing residential development. City of Rancho Cucamonga I HE-C10 2013-2021 Housing Element-Draft March 27,2013 • Vacant Uncommitted Residentially Zoned Parcels—Medium(M)Residential District-8-14 du/ac APN Acres General Plan Units at 50%of Density Range Units at 75%of Density Range 202}9187 8:94 M 88 25 202;a I;a 26 088 M } } 202 3424 0.08 M } } 29213128 0:08 M } } 292}3}39 988 M } } 2n,'�= 0-16 A0. } } 202}316} 0:84 M 9 -19 20213162 447 M }2 }4 20729191 044 M 8 }0 20720103 0.45 M 4 5 20720110 0.42 M 4 5 20720111 0.42 M 4 5 20720120 0.52 M 4 5 24nGI24 0$0 M 8 40 20720422 0:04 M } } 20720123 0.49 M 4 5 20720124 0.38 M 4 5 20720128 0.41 M 4 5 2n-rv-o72o^n4 19a2 M 14-7 }34 20832124 17.97 M 197 224 22713154 0.58 M 6 7 22713161 0.30 M 3 3 • I "^x}03 483 M }1 12 21_9411 2 Total 2 234330 269266 Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department Medium-High Residential District The Medium-High(MH) Residential District is intended as an area for medium-high density multiple-family use, with site development regulations that assure development compatible with nearby lower density residential development. Residential densities are expected to range from 14 to 24 dwelling units per gross acre maximum. There are no constraints to development as utilities, including water,sewer,electrical,and gas are readily available parcels within this district. There are generally no constraints to development as parcels in this district are located in areas surrounded by existing residential development. Vacant Uncommitted Reside tially Zoned Parcels—Medium-High(MH)Residential District—14-24 du/ac APN Acres General Plan Units at 50%of Density Range Units at 75%of Density Range No Vacant Parcels 0.00 MH 0 0 Total 0.00 0 0 Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department High Residential District The High (H) Residential District is intended as an area for high density multiple-family use, with site development regulations that assure development compatible with nearby lower density residential • development. Residential densities are expected to range from 24 to 30 dwelling units per gross acre. There are no developmental constraints to development as utilities, including water,sewer,electrical,and gas are readily available to these sites. There are generally no environmental constraints to development as these City of Rancho CucamongaI (� HE—C31 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 B L f ( parcels are located in areas surrounded by existing residential development. Vacant Uncommitted Residentially Zoned Parcels—High(H(Residential District—24-30 du/ac • APN Acres General Plan I Units at 50%of Density Range Units at 75%of Density Range 22716110' 5.00 H 135 142 197742221 9:94 N 25 24 1n»�22„ 9$9 H 23 2-2 197742225 9133 IH 267 282 108958104' 1.06 H 28 30 Total 1 6.0637.73 163471 1 17260a i. The dent fled PaFSe'S are All APH R TRhlp 149 A�ADA Land BaAlI(S te Poe.21 aAd Tgh'P HF �A ADA V�PRRt WRd RESOWFEeS(S te 010.4), Source: Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department • • City of Rancho Cucamonga HE—C12 2013-2021 Housing Element—Draft March 27,2013 City of Rancho Cucamonga ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM INITIAL STUDY PART II BACKGROUND 1. Project File: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update - City of Rancho Cucamonga 3. Description of Project: State mandated Housing Element Update in accordance with Article 10.6, Section 65580-65589.8 of the California Government Code. 4. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 5. General Plan Designation: Residential Very Low(<2 Dwelling Units [DUs]/Acre [AC]) • Low (2 to 4 DUs/AC) Low Medium (4 to 8 DUs/AC) Medium (8 to 14 DUs/AC) Medium High (14 to 24 DUs/AC) High (24 to 30 DUs/AC) Commercial Office Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial General Commercial Commercial Recreation Mixed Use Mixed Use Industrial Industrial Park General Industrial Heavy Industrial 6. Zoning: Residential Estate Residential (1 DU/AC) Very Low (<2 DUs/AC) Low (2 to 4 DUs/AC) • Low Medium (4 to 8 DUs/AC) Medium (8 to 14 DUs/AC) Medium High (14 to 24 DUs/AC) High (24 to 30 DUs/AC) EXHIBIT B � i�w Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 2 Commercial/Office • Office/Professional Office Office Park Commercial/Office Community Facilities Village Commercial Community Service Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial General Commercial Specialty Commercial Freeway Related Commercial Recreational Commercial Regional Related Office/Commercial Regional Related Commercial Regional Center Mixed Use Financial Hospital Mixed Use/Retail Mixed Use/Office Industrial Industrial Park • Light Industrial General Industrial Minimum Impact Heavy Industrial Heavy Industrial 7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Regional Description Rancho Cucamonga is located in the Inland Empire of California—in San Bernardino County. It is located 37 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Direct freeway access to the City may be taken from the Foothill Freeway (SR-210) and the Ontario Freeway (1-15). The County of San Bernardino (unincorporated areas) and the City of Fontana are located to the east of Rancho Cucamonga. The City of Upland is located to the west of Rancho Cucamonga. The City of Ontario is adjacent to the south and southwest portions of Rancho Cucamonga. The County of San Bernardino (unincorporated areas) is located to the north of the City. The City of Rancho Cucamonga encompasses a total planning area of approximately 50 square miles. Thirty-eight square miles constitute the incorporated area, augmented by a 12 square mile Sphere-of-Influence that generally extends from the City's northern border up to the San Bernardino National Forest. The predominant City pattern for commercial activity is characterized by the commercial corridor along Foothill Boulevard, accented by the planned clusters of commercial and service businesses at many of the intersections. The northerly two-thirds of the City are predominately residential, while the southerly one-third is largely industrial. Commercial centers are located mostly along the main east to west spine of the City, Foothill Boulevard. The northerly edge of our • Sphere-of-Influence is dominated primarily by open spaces of various types— a transition from the Rev 10-9-12 (p� Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 3 • San Bernardino National Forest and Mountains that frame this part of the West Valley area of the San Bernardino County. Area Description Not applicable. The proposed project involves the adoption of the 2013 Housing Element Update. This project does not involve a site-specific development. Site Description Not applicable. The proposed project involves the adoption of the 2013 Housing Element Update. This project does not involve a site-specific development. 8. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 9. Contact Person and Phone Number: Tom Grahn Associate Planner (909)477-2750 • 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): California Department of Housing and Community Development(HCD) GLOSSARY—The following abbreviations are used in this report: CVWD—Cucamonga Valley Water District - EIR— Environmental Impact Report FEIR— Final Environmental Impact Report FPEIR - Final Program Environmental Impact Report NPDES—National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NOx—Nitrogen Oxides ROG— Reactive Organic Gases PM10— Fine Particulate Matter RWQCB — Regional Water Quality Control Board SCAQMD— South Coast Air Quality Management District SWPPP—Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan URBEMIS7G— Urban Emissions Model 7G • Rev 10-9-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga 2013 Housing Element DRC2008-00115 Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED • The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated,"or"Less Than-Significant-Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ( )Aesthetics ( )Agricultural Resources ( )Air Quality ( ) Biological Resources ( ) Cultural Resources ( ) Geology & Soils ( ) Greenhouse Gas Emissions ( ) Hazards & Waste Materials ( ) Hydrology &Water Quality ( ) Land Use & Planning ( ) Mineral Resources ( ) Noise ( ) Population & Housing ( ) Public Services ( ) Recreation ( ) Transportation/Traffic ( ) Utilities & Service Systems ( ) Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: (x) I find that the proposed project C NOT have a significant effect on the environment. .A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will b a d. Prepared By: r Date:" .1 Reviewed By: Date: • Rev 10-9-12 �� ` Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 5 • Less Than sighiflcanl Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources, Felemlauy With Than signiLce It Mingatmn Slgmf.rI No Impact Incomorated Imoacl Imoad EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project. a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway? C) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Comments: a) The Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing need through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Although the proposed 2013 Housing Element Update could result in an increase of residential units, it is anticipated that these changes will not negatively impact scenic vistas. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element • Update will not have an impact. b) There are no State Scenic Highways within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Refer to 1.a above. C) The Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. All future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to be designed so that they have minimal impacts to the surrounding uses. Design review will be required prior to approval and to ensure consistency with the Development Code and Design Guidelines. City standards require that developers underground existing and new utility lines and facilities to minimize unsightly appearance of overhead utility lines and utility enclosures in accordance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 87-96, unless exempted by said Resolution. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) The Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The proiect is not site-specific. All future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will require a separate review by staff, the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, and/or the City Council. Impacts caused by light and glare would be analyzed when each project is submitted for review. If a project includes additional street lights and security lighting, they will be required to comply with City standards which require shielding, diffusing, or indirect lighting to avoid glare. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. • Rev 10-9-12 —(� Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 6 Less Tan • Sigrsfim= Less Issues and Supporting Information SourcesPpienilally wen Then Signtl¢anl Mmgauon S'BmLranl No Imded InMrDwated Imoed imoad 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Williamson Act contract? C) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause re-zoning of, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓ ) forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220 (g), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104 (g))? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) which, because of their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? • Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goal, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Designated Open Space areas will continue to be preserved for recreation and grazing areas. There are approximately 1,300 acres of Prime Farmlands, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance within the City, of which about one-third is either developed or committed to development according to General Plan Table IV-2. The major concentrations of designated farmlands are located in the southern and eastern portions of the City that is characterized by existing and planned development. Further, two-thirds of the designated farmlands parcels are small, ranging from 3 acres to 30 acres, and their economic viability is doubtful; therefore, they are not intended to be retained as farmland in the General Plan Land Use Plan. The General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) identified the conversion of farmlands to urban uses as a significant unavoidable adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) There is no agriculturally zoned land within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. There are no Williamson Act contracts within the City. Therefore, there will be no impact. C) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are zoned as forest land or timberland. Furthermore, there are no areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that are zoned as forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) There are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that qualify as forest land or • timberland. Furthermore, there are no areas within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that Rev 10-9-12 (� I Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 7 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potent'ally With Than ,ghd,cant M'ep"on S,hK.nt No Ime9d Inco orated Impact Inroad are zoned as forest land, timberland, or Timberland Production. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. e) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Agricultural land that exists within the City is relatively small, and their economic viability is doubtful, therefore, they are not intended to be retained as for that purpose in the General Plan Land Use Plan. Furthermore, there are no lands within the City of Rancho Cucamonga that qualify as forest land. Therefore, there is no potential for conversion of forest land to a non-forest use. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 3. AIR QUALITY. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? C) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable Federal or State ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) number of people? Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. All future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for compliance with air quality standards. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be required to ensure a less-than-significant impact. As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.3), the proposed project would not interfere with the ability of the region to comply with Federal and State air quality standards for: Criterion 1 Increase in the Frequency or Severity of Violations (local air quality impacts) or Criterion 2 Exceed Assumptions in the AQMP (consistency with the 2003 AQMP). Therefore the project is consistent with the 2003 AQMP and is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but • attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. The Planning Department will review future projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update on a Rev 10-9-12 1671 rl a Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 8 Less Than • SiBniBwnt Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentiallywtin Than Mitigation Signit,. t No mreoreletl Imoaq Imoad case-by-case basis. Continued development will contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. During the construction phases of development, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, construction worker vehicles, and energy use will generate emissions. In addition, fugitive dust would also be generated during grading and construction activities. While most of the dust would settle on or near the project site, smaller particles would remain in the atmosphere, increasing particle levels within the surrounding area. Construction is an on-going industry in the Rancho Cucamonga area. Construction workers and equipment work and operate at one development site until their tasks are complete. Nevertheless, fugitive dust and equipment emissions are required to be assessed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on a project-specific basis and in conformance with the General Plan FPEIR. Air quality related emissions associated with the construction and operation of projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be required to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. C) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. As noted in the General Plan FOR (Section 4.3), continued development would contribute to the pollutant levels in the Rancho Cucamonga area, which already exceed Federal and State standards. The • General Plan FPEIR identified the citywide increase in emissions as a significant and adverse impact for which a Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The project proposed is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. d) Sensitive receptors are defined as populations that are more susceptible to the effects of pollution than the population at large. The SCAQMD identifies the following as sensitive receptors: long-term health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers, retirement homes, residences, schools, playgrounds, child care centers, and athletic facilities. According to the SCAQMD, projects have the potential to create significant impacts if they are located within 1/4 mile of sensitive receptors and would emit toxic air contaminants identified in SCAQMD Rule 1401. Although there are sensitive receptors within the City of Rancho Cucamonga, the proposed Housing Element Update does not involve a site-specific project and thus will not increase existing air quality emissions that would expose sensitive receptors to additional pollutant concentrations. Air quality related emissions associated with the construction and operation of future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be required to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. e) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Future residential projects related to the Housing Element Update are not expected to produce objectionable orders that would affect a substantial number of people. Construction Odors (short-term) may include odors associated with equipment use including diesel exhaust or roofing, painting and • paving. These odors are temporary and would dissipate rapidly. Operation Odors (long-term) are typically associated with the type of use. Typically, the residential uses Rev 10-9-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 9 • Loss Then sgp ,Mm Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Po'n"'levy wm an Signi0wnl MlhBatmn SlgmficafflNo Im08p Inm aeletl ImBaoed Imoad which would indirectly result from this Housing Element Update do not create objectionable odors. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project. a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on riparian habitat ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? C) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, • filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Conservation Plan, Natural Community conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan? Comments: a) Per the General Plan, there are several potential habitat areas within the City and the City's Sphere-of-Influence. A majority of the area within the limits of the City is either developed, has been previously disturbed for the construction of infrastructure such as streets, or has been disturbed for small-scale agricultural activity. However, some areas within the City's Sphere of Influence are still relatively undisturbed and covered with native vegetation. Recently, residential development has extended into the foothills parts of the undeveloped portions of the Sphere-of-Influence area that support the Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub (AFSS), a subtype of Coastal Sage Scrub that is sometimes referred to as Riversidian Sage Scrub, and is potential for the Coastal California Gnatcatcher (CAGN). Other sensitive species potentially occurring within the City include the Delhi Sands • Flower-loving Fly (DSF) and the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat (SBKR). A few remaining parcels of land contain Delhi soils, which could provide suitable habitat for these species, Rev 10-9-12 Qq Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 10 Less Than • Sighh.nt Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: aptemiaur with Tan S,gniLcam Mitigation 1 i1 ni1- No Impact Incorporated ad Impact although surveys have not identified any DSF within the City boundaries or in the Sphere area. General Plan Exhibit RC-4 and Section 5.3 of the General Plan FEIR includes a map that depicts the area of sensitive biological resources. If a future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update occurs in areas identified as potential habitat for sensitive biological resources, the applicant will be required to prepare and submit biological studies. The studies will be reviewed to determine the impacts to these resources and to develop suitable mitigation measures. The review of these studies will be coordinated with environmental agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) Refer to Section 4.a above. c) There are also numerous streams, drainages, and a bog within the canyon areas in the Sphere-of-Influence - some of these features also extend into the City boundaries. These areas have been designated as Open Space Zoning Districts. Only limited residential development is permitted so that a potential project site will, to the maximum extent possible, remain in its natural condition and, in turn, ensure connectivity of the habitat within the project site with the surrounding natural habitat. The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and • projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. If a future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update occurs in areas identified as potential habitat for sensitive biological resources, the applicant will be required to prepare and submit biological studies. The studies will be reviewed to determine the impacts to these resources and to develop suitable mitigation measures. The review of these studies will be coordinated with environmental agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) The City is primarily located in an urban area that does not contain large, contiguous natural open space areas. Wildlife potentially may move through the north to south trending tributaries in the northern portion of the City and within the Sphere-of-Influence. The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. If a future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update is proposed in an area identified as potential wildlife corridors or a similar sensitive environmental resource, the applicant will be required to prepare and submit environmental studies. The studies will be reviewed to determine the impacts to these corridors/resources and to develop suitable mitigation measures. The review of these studies will be coordinated with environmental agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. e) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but • attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. All future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed for impacts to heritage (1 Rev 10-9-12 _�f��jJ Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 11 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pmenaa0y with Than Significant Mitigation Signii¢ant No impact Incorporated 1`22"t Iii trees. All new projects would be required to comply with the requirements in Section 17.80 of the Development Code relating to tree preservation and/or replacement. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. f) Neither the City nor the SOI are within an adopted HCP, NCCP, or other approved State Habitat Conservation Plan area. The project site is not located within a local conservation area according to the General Plan, Open Space and Conservation Plan, Figure RC-1. No conflicts with habitat conservation plans will occur. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) significance of an archeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? C) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓ ) resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • outside of formal cemeteries? Comments: a) Implementation of the goals, objectives, policies, and programs that encourage the preservation and maintenance of historical structures have been successful. These programs will be revised and retained in the 2013 Housing Element Update and are expected to result in a positive impact on the cultural resources of the City. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The Rancho Cucamonga area is known to have been inhabited by Native Americans according to the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.6). Construction activity, particularly grading, soil excavation and compaction, could adversely affect or eliminate existing and potential archaeological resources. The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of Cultural Resources based on the future build out of the City. All future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for impacts on existing and potential archaeological resources. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be required to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. c) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.6) indicates that the Rancho Cucamonga area is on an alluvial fan. According to the research performed at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the San Bernardino County database, no paleontological sites or resources have been recorded within the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the Sphere-of-Influence, including the project site, however, the area has a high sensitivity rating for paleontological resources. The older alluvium, which would have been • deposited during the wetter climate that prevailed 10,000-100,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene epoch of the Quaternary period, when the last "Ice Age" and the appearance of modern man occurred, may contain significant vertebrate fossils. The project site is underlain by Quaternary alluvium per the Public Safety Element of the Rev 10-9-12 �� Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 12 Less Then • Significan( Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potenllally wtn Than SignRmanl Muga, Signitcant No Im aC Incorporated Im act Im an, General Plan. All future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for impacts on paleontological sites and resources. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be required to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) The California Health and Safety Code §7050.5 states that if human remains are discovered on a project site, no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code §5097.98. As adherence to State regulations is required for all development, no mitigation is required in the unlikely event human remains are discovered on-site. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: I) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other • substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) liquefaction? iv) Landslides? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) C) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Comments: a) According to the General Plan Figure PS-2, and Section 4.7 of the General Plan FPEIR • there is one earthquake fault that traverses diagonally (from northeast to southwest) through the City of Rancho Cucamonga—the Red Hill Fault—and another that traverses east to west and is generally aligned along the northern City limit of the City of Rancho Cucamonga -the Rev 10-9-12 n Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 13 • Less Than Slgn14cant Lass Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Ponnuany wltn Than Significant Ma"atipn Signdmanl Na ITpaCI n=pwatani TP..t ITpaCI Cucamonga Fault. These faults are both capable of producing Mv,6.0-7.0 earthquakes. The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone is generally located along the northern City limit of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Additionally, the San Jacinto Fault, capable of producing up to M„,7.5 earthquakes is 10 miles northeasterly of the city and the San Andreas Fault, capable of up to Mw 8.2 earthquakes, is 12 miles northeasterly of the City. Each of these faults can produce strong ground shaking. The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed for exposure of people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects caused by earthquakes, seismic shaking, ground failure, and landslides. Furthermore, future residential projects will be required to comply with Building and Safety Codes and Ordinances to ensure impacts are at the minimum. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The City of Rancho Cucamonga is within a designated Soil Erosion Control Area Exhibit 4.74 of the General Plan FPEIR. Future residential development will require the excavation, stockpiling, and/or movement of on-site soils. The Rancho Cucamonga area is subject to strong Santa Ana wind conditions during September to April, which generate blowing sand and dust, and creates erosion problems. Construction activities may temporarily exacerbate the impacts of windblown sand, resulting in temporary problems of • dust control; however, development of this project under the General Plan would help to reduce windblown sand impacts in the area as pavement, roads, buildings, and landscaping are established. All future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed.for impacts to soils including substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. C) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.7) indicates that there is a potential for the hillside areas at the northern end of the City and in the SOI for slope failure, landslides, and/or erosion. Areas subject to slope instability contain slopes of 30 percent or greater. Landslides may be induced by seismic activity, rain, or construction. The City Hillside Development Regulations prohibit the development within slopes of 30 percent or greater and limit the number of units that could be constructed within the Hillside Residential and Very Low Density Residential designations in the Hillside areas. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed for impacts to soil stability. Furthermore, future residential projects will be required to comply with Building and Safety Codes and Ordinances to ensure impacts are at the minimum. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) The majority of Rancho Cucamonga is located on alluvial soil deposits. These types of soils are not considered to be expansive. Soil types throughout the City vary and are identified in General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.7-3. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this project will be reviewed for compliance with Building and Safety Codes and Ordinances to ensure risks to life or property are at the minimum. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. • e) Any future residential projects that result from this project where the installation of septic systems is proposed will be required to comply with Building and Safety Codes and Ordinances to ensure impacts to geology and soils are at the minimum and meet all Rev 10-9-12 ( � G Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 14 Less Then • SigniOcent Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: vmamiaoy With pan SigniLcent Mltigeeon S,gnifcanl No Imped Inco mea Im act Im ed related environmental regulations. Furthermore, future residential projects shall be required to comply with Chapter 5 of the Santa Ana Region Basin Plan. If a particular project site is unsuitable for the installation of septic systems, the applicant would be required to connect to the City's existing sewer system per Section 4.7.6 Threshold 4.7e of the General Plan. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) the emissions of greenhouse gases? Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed for greenhouse • gas emissions on a case-by-case basis when submitted for review. Future projects within the project area may increase short-term emissions with construction activities. The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.5) indicates that GHG emissions result from construction activities associated with diesel-powered construction equipment and other combustion sources (i.e. Generators, workers vehicles, material delivery, etc.). The GHG emitted by construction equipment is primarily carbon dioxide (CO2). The highest levels of construction related GHG's occur during site preparation including demolition, grading, and excavation. Construction related GHG's are also emitted from off-site haul trucks and construction workers traveling to the job site. Exhaust emissions from construction activities would vary each day with the changes in construction activity on-site. The combustion of fossil-based fuels creates GHG's such as CO2, Ch,, and N2O. CHa is emitted during the fueling of heavy equipment. GHG related emissions associated with the construction and operation of any future projects that result from this Housing Element Update will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis when they are submitted for review and be required to mitigate potential impacts to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed for greenhouse gas emissions on a case-by-case basis when submitted for review. No other applicable plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions apply to the project. The 2010 General Plan Update included adopted policies and Standard Conditions that respond to the Attorney General and the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA). The General Plan policies and Standard Conditions guide infill and sustainable development reliant on pedestrian connections, re-use and • rehabilitation of existing structures, link transportation opportunities, promote development that is sensitive to natural resources and incentivizes denser mixed use projects that maximizes diverse opportunities. The General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Rev 10-9-12 �� Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 15 • ICE lass Than '0'5slitnnI Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially wm hon Sgn,fianl Kal;ahon Slgnihcanl No tm..l n.,PWaletl mpaLl RIpdCI Report (FPEIR) analyzed the impacts of GHGs and determined that GHG emissions would be cumulatively considerable, which would be a significant unavoidable adverse cumulative impact. A Statement of Overriding Considerations was ultimately adopted by the City Council. The proposed project would not hinder the State's GHG reduction goals established by Assembly (AB) 32 and therefore would be less than a significant.impact. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 8. HAZARDS AND WASTE MATERIALS. Would the project. a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) ( } ( ) (✓) environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? C) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 114 mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an Airport Land Use Plan ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Comments: a) Development within the City may utilize or generate hazardous materials or wastes. This is usually . associated with individual households, small business operations, and maintenance activities like paints, cleaning solvents, fertilizers, and motor oil or through construction activities that would use paints, solvents, acids, curing compounds, grease, • and oils. These materials would be stored and used at individual sites. The City participates in a countywide interagency coalition, which is considered a full-service Hazardous Materials Division that is more comprehensive than any other in the State. Rev 10-9-12 �(� Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 16 Lass Tho • SiBniUwnl Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Polenoally wm an SipniGwnl Mitigation Signtla:ant No Im — Inco oraletl Im ed Imoaa The City has an Emergency Operations Plan that meets State and Federal requirements and is in the process of updating the approved 2005 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials and/or waste will reduce the potential for significant impacts to a level less-than-significant. The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site- specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed for impacts related to hazardous materials. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) Refer to 8.a above. C) There are numerous schools located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. If any future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update is within 1/4 mile of a school, the project will be required to comply with existing State and Federal standards on the use and transport of hazardous materials. Typically, residential uses do not create objectionable odors. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but • attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. If any future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update is within a hazardous materials site, the project will be required to comply with existing State and Federal standards that applies to residential development on such sites. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. e) The City is partly located within an Airport Land Use Plan for Ontario International Airport according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1. The City's southern boundary is about one mile north of the northern runway of Ontario International Airport. The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that result indirectly from this Housing Element Update and are located within the Airspace Protection Area according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1 will be required to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 regarding height limitations in order to prevent obstruction to aircraft operations. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. f) There are no private airstrips within the City. The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. g) The City has a developed roadway network that provides emergency access and • evacuation routes to existing development. The City's Emergency Operation Plan, which is Updated every three years, includes policies and procedures to be administered by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in the event of a disaster. The 2013 Housing Element Update Rev 10-9-12 �_� Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 17 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pntantially with Than PP 9 Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact tncctpor.lad Impact Impatt does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update and are located within the northern portion of the City or Sphere-of-Influence without access or limited access will be required to construct the necessary access in compliance with all applicable City codes, including local fire ordinances. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. h) Rancho Cucamonga faces the greatest ongoing threat from wind-driven fires in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone found in the northern part of the City. The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. If a future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update occurs within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone according to General Plan Figure PS-1, the applicant will be required to comply with the adopted policies and Standard Conditions that limit uses to Very Low density residential development and Hillside residential uses to limit property exposed to wildland fire hazards. The applicant will be required to submit a Fire Protection Plan, with wildland fire mitigation measures, to outline appropriate measures to address fire hazards and ensure that impacts are less-than-significant. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. • 9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? C) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional • sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Rev 10-9-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 18 Less Then • Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Paternally Wth Than Significant MNgation Significant No Im en Incoated Im act tmoad g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) that would impede or redirect flood flows? I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Comments: a) Water and sewer service is provided by the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects will be required to connect to existing water and sewer systems. The State of California is authorized to administer various aspects of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act. The General Construction Permit treats any construction activity over 1 acre as an industrial activity, • requiring a permit under the State's General NPDES permit. The State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB), through the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Santa Ana Region, administers these permits. Waste discharges include discharges of storm water and construction project discharges. A construction project for new development or significant redevelopment requires an NPDES Permit. Construction project proponents are required to prepare an SWPPP. To comply with the NPDES, the project construction contractor will be required to prepare an SWPPP during construction activities, and a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for post-construction operational management of storm water runoff. Runoff from driveways, roads and other impermeable surfaces must be controlled through an on-site drainage system. BMPs include both structural and non-structural control methods. Structural controls used to manage storm water pollutant levels include detention basins, oil/grit separators, and porous pavement. Non-structural controls focus on controlling pollutants at the source, generally through implementing erosion and sediment control plans, and various Business Plans that must be developed by any businesses that store and use hazardous materials. Practices such as periodic parking lot sweeping can substantially reduce the amount of pollutants entering the storm drain system. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to implement mitigation measures to control additional storm water effluent. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) According to the CVWD, approximately 35 percent of the City's water is currently provided from water supplies coming from the underlying Chino and Cucamonga Groundwater Basins. The CVWD complies with its prescriptive water rights as managed by the Chino Basin Watermaster and will not deplete the local groundwater resource. The 2013 • Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. It is not anticipated that any future residential Rev 10-9-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 19 • Less Than Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Win Than Signd,unt Milipation Than No tmoan IpCora'sat.d Impact Impact projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will deplete groundwater supplies, nor will it interfere with recharge unless they are within an area designated as a recharge basin or spreading ground according to General Plan Figure RC-3. As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.9), continued development citywide will increase water needs but will not be a significant impact. The CVWD has plans to meet this increased need to the year 2030. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. C) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed for impacts to absorption rates, drainage patterns, the rate and amount of surface water runoff, erosion, .siltation, and alteration of any stream or river. A Grading and Drainage Plan must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of Grading Permits. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) Refer to 9.c above. e) Refer to 9.c above. • f) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed for impacts to surface water quality caused by grading activities associated with the construction period that could result in a temporary increase in the amount of suspended solids in surface flows during a concurrent storm event. If there is an impact, mitigation measures will be required to ensure a less-than-significant impact. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. g) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed to determine if the project site is located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Figure PS-5. If it is, the project will be required to comply with the City's Floodplain Management Regulation that requires the implementation of various flood hazard reduction measures. Additionally, the project will be required to construct required storm drain facilities or payment of fees for storm drain system improvements. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. h) Refer to 9.g above. i) The Rancho Cucamonga area is flood protected by an extensive storm drain system designed to adequately convey floodwaters from a 100-year storm event. The system is substantially improved and provides an integrated approach for regional and local • drainage flows. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City, spreading grounds, concrete-lined channels, and underground storm drains as shown in General Plan Figure PS-6. The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs Rev 10-9-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036- 2013 Housing Element Update Page 20 ' Less Than • Signflwam Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: P^famianY Signrf¢ent Mlligeoon Significant No Imvacd Incomaaf°tl Imved Imved through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed to determine if the project site is located within a 100-year flood hazard area according to General Plan Figure PS-5. If it is, the project will be required to comply with the City's Floodplain Management Regulation that requires the implementation of various flood hazard reduction measures. Additionally, the. project will be required to construct required storm drain facilities or payment of fees for storm drain system improvements. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. j) There are no oceans, lakes, or reservoirs near the project area; therefore, impacts from seiche and tsunami are not anticipated. The Rancho Cucamonga area sits at the base of the steep eastern San Gabriel Mountains whose deep canyons were cut by mountain streams. Numerous man-made controls have been constructed to reduce the mudflow impacts to the level of non-significance within the City. This existing system includes several debris dams and levees north of the City, and spreading grounds both within and north of the City. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 10. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, a general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? C) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or natural community conservation plan? Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to be designed in a manner that will ensure it becomes a part of the larger community. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to be designed in a manner that is consistent with the General Plan and does not interfere with any policies for environmental protection, SCAG's Compass Blueprint, or SCAG's Regional Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. C) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to • meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. If a future residential project that indirectly Rev 10-9-12 �� V5 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 21 • Lea:Than Sigh,.= Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potantlafiy wan Than stgndir nt Mitigation Significant W Im..0 Inmmwetatl Imoacl Imnad results from this Housing Element Update occurs within any habitat conservation or natural community plan areas, the applicant will be required to prepare and submit biological studies. The studies will be reviewed to determine the impacts to these habitat conservation or natural community plan areas and to develop suitable mitigation measures. The review of these studies will be coordinated with environmental agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 11. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to • meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed to determine if the site is within an area designated as a State Aggregate Resources Area according to the City General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1. If necessary, consideration will be given to minimize potential conflict of uses. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed to determine if the site is within an area designated as a valuable mineral resource recovery site according to the General Plan, Figure RC-2 and Table RC-1. If necessary, consideration will be given to minimize potential conflict of uses. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 12. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in ( ) (✓) ( ) ( ) excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? C) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Rev 10-9-12 64Fjt Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 22 Less Then Stgndmam Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Win Tnen PP 9 Sigmfirenl Mmgeuon signlllcenl No Impaq Inco raled Im act Imoad d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an Airport Land Use Plan ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. If a future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update occurs in areas with noise levels exceeding City standards according to General Plan Figure PS-9 at build-out and/or is adjacent to any developed/occupied noise sensitive land use, the applicant will be required to prepare and submit a noise study. The studies will be reviewed to determine the noise impacts because of construction, operations, and traffic, and to develop suitable mitigation • measures. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Residential uses normally do not induce ground borne vibrations. Construction-related vibration may create short-term noise and vibration impacts. All applicants will be required to prepare and submit a noise study to determine the noise impacts because of construction, operations, and traffic, and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. c) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. The primary source of ambient noise levels in Rancho Cucamonga is traffic. All applicants will be required to prepare and submit a noise study to determine the noise impacts because of traffic, and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) The General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.12) indicates that during a construction phase, on-site stationary sources, heavy-duty construction vehicles, and construction equipment, will generate noise exceeding City standards. The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. All applicants will be required to prepare and submit a noise study to determine the noise impacts because of construction and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, • the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. Rev 10-9-12 �� Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 23 • Than LessLess Th S,ghanint Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Than Signtllcanl Mnlgafon Signl(ic ink No Im acl Inconoo aled Impaq mpecl e) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. The Housing Element Update affects an area that is partially within an Airport Land Use Plan and is partially within 2 miles of a public airport. Although off-set north of the flight path, site-specific projects could be located at varying distances north of the Ontario International Airport. Site-specific projects could be within the CNEL noise contour of the Ontario International Airport. All applicants will be required to prepare and submit a noise study to determine the noise impacts because of the airport and to develop suitable mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. f) The nearest private airstrip, Cable Airport, is located approximately 2.5 miles to the west of the City's westerly limits. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project., a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? • b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? C) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goal, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Although the project will increase the population growth in the area, there will be a less-than-significant impact as the project is consistent with the underlying Zoning and General Plan Designation. The density was analyzed as part of the build-out in the General Plan FPEIR. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goal, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. c) Refer to 13.b above. • Rev 10-9-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 24 Less Than • signihwnt Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially wm Than S,gnd.nt Mitigation swiliu l No Impact I. .tad Impatl IMP." 14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) b) Police protection? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) C) Schools? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) d) Parks? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) e) Other public facilities? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Standard • conditions of approval from the Uniform Building and Fire Codes will be placed on any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update to lessen the future demand and impacts to Fire services. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update may lead to an increase in calls for service. Although there may be an increase in calls, additional police protection is not required as the addition of the project will not change the pattern of uses within the surrounding area and will not have a substantial increase in property to be patrolled as the project site is within an area that is regularly patrolled. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. C) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goal, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. A standard condition of approval will require the developer of future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update to pay the School Impact Fees. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goal, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. The project will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in •, the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Standard conditions of approval will be placed on any future residential projects that indirectly result Rev 10-9-12 �p Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 25 • Less Tnen Significant Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pcianrart wmn hon Si msai nl MegMetn Sigmfi t No Im ad Inm area Impact Impact from this Housing Element Update that will require a developer to pay Park Development Fees. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. e) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. Future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will utilize existing public facilities and will not require the construction of any new facilities or alteration of any existing facilities or cause a decline in the levels of service, which could cause the need to construct new facilities. Cumulative development within Rancho Cucamonga will increase demand for library services. According to the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.14), there will be a projected increase in library space demand, but with the implementation of standard conditions, the increase in Library Services would be mitigated to less-than-significant impact. Additionally, the Paul A. Biane Library has an additional 14,000 square foot shell of vacant library space that is planned for future Library use. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan for which the FPEIR was prepared and impacts evaluated. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. 15. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goal, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. This project is not proposing any new housing or large employment generator that would cause an increase in the use of parks or other recreational facilities. Standard conditions of approval will be placed on any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update that will require a developer to pay Park Development Fees. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) Refer to 15.a above. • Rev 10-9-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 26 Less Than • en Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Pptantiall, wtn Than SigM,.nt OtiAat,.n S'gndi ant No Impact Inm rated Impad Impact 16. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC. Would the project. a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) program, including, but not limited to a level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? C) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that result in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards because of a design ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) D Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. As noted in the General Plan FPEIR (Section 4.16), continued development will contribute to the traffic load in the Rancho Cucamonga area. Applicants for any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update may be required to submit a traffic study that analyzes vehicle trips, traffic volume, or congestion at intersections generated by the site-specific project. The project site will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards if they are missing. In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of Building Permits. Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, • policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. In November 2004, San Bernardino County voters passed the Measure I extension which requires local jurisdictions to impose appropriate fees on development for their fair share toward Rev 10-9-12 �/) ' Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 27 • Less Then Si u Th nt Lass Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially with Than Sign scant Mitigation Significant No Im w Inver orated Impact Im ect regional transportation improvement projects. On May 18, 2005, the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted a Comprehensive Transportation Fee Schedule updating these Development Impact Fees. As a result, the San Bernardino County Congestion Management Agency waived the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) Traffic Impact Analysis reporting requirement. Applicants for any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update may be required to submit a traffic study that analyzes vehicle trips, traffic volume, or congestion at intersections generated by the site-specific project. The project site will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards if they are missing. In addition, the City has established a Transportation Development Fee that must be paid by the applicant prior to issuance of Building Permits. Fees are used to fund roadway improvements necessary to support adequate traffic circulation. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. C) The 2013 Housing Element does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet the existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. The City is partially located within an Airport Land Use Plan according to the General Plan Figure PS-7 and General Plan FPEIR Exhibit 4.8-1 and is partially within 2 miles of a public airport. The City is off-set north of the flight path. Future residential projects will be evaluated for compliance with • FAR Part 77 regarding height limitations in order to prevent obstruction to aircraft operations. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Applicants for any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to provide street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along the street frontage of the site per City roadway standards if they are missing and to be designed in a manner that does not include any sharp curves or dangerous intersections. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. e) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to provide access for all emergency vehicles during construction and upon completion of the project to ensure inadequate emergency access. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. f) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. Future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be conditioned to provide features supporting transportation and vehicle trip reduction. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. • Rev 10-9-12 Q {a c Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 28 Less Than =ootlmNoct • Significant Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially With Significant Mitigation Incor orated 17. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? C) Require or result in the construction of new storm ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) • capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) regulations related to solid waste? Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. The City is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-1 and RP-4 treatment plants. The RP-1 capacity is sufficient to exceed the additional development within the western and southern areas of the City. The RP-4 treatment plant has a potential ultimate capacity of 28 mgd which is considered more than adequate to capacity to treat all increases in wastewater generation for build-out of the General Plan. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. b) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The City is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element • Update will be required to meet the requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding wastewater. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. Rev 10-9-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 29 • Less Than LessS,ghffiwm Laes Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Potentially Wt" Than SlgnHment Mitigation Significant No Im ect moor orated Im ect Im act C) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to have a Grading and Drainage Plan that must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of Grading Permits. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. J) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The City is served by the CVWD water system. There is currently a sufficient water supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. e) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The City is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-0 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. • f) Solid waste disposal will be provided by the current City contracted hauler who disposes the refuse at a permitted landfill with sufficient capacity to handle the City's solid waste disposal needs. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. g) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goal, objectives, policies, and programs. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to comply with Federal. State, and local statutes and regulations regarding solid waste. The City of Rancho Cucamonga continues to implement waste reduction procedures consistent with AB 939. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. . • Rev 10-9-12 (vl CI Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 29 Less Then • SignJ,.nt Less Issues and Supporting Information Sources: Foten6e0y wnh Then S,UMI enl Mltigetion SprsficsM No Im etl Inco reletl Im ecl Imoecl C) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to have a Grading and Drainage Plan that must be approved by the Building Official and City Engineer prior to issuance of Grading Permits. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. d) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The City is served by the CVWD water system. There is currently a sufficient water supply available to the City of Rancho Cucamonga to serve any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. e) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goal, objectives, policies, and programs. The City is served by the CVWD sewer system, which has waste treated by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency at the RP-4 treatment plant located within Rancho Cucamonga and RP-1 located within City of Ontario, neither of which is at capacity. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. f) Solid waste disposal will be provided by the current City contracted hauler who disposes • the refuse at a permitted landfill with sufficient capacity to handle the City's solid waste disposal needs. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. g) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goal, objectives, policies, and programs. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be required to comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations regarding solid waste. The City of Rancho Cucamonga continues to implement waste reduction procedures consistent with AB 939. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. • Rev 10-9-12 -�q5 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 30 • Less Than SignificantLess Issues and Supporting Information Sources, Potanhauy wen Than significant Mnlgalion Significant No _ Imoad nwMarated Impact Imoect 18. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? C) Does the project have environmental effects that will ( ) ( ) ( ) (✓) cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, • either directly or indirectly? Comments: a) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Per the General Plan, there are several potential habitat areas within the City and the City's Sphere-of-Influence. A majority of the area within the limits of the City is either developed, has been previously disturbed for the construction of infrastructure such as streets, or has been disturbed for small-scale agricultural activity. However, some areas within the City's Sphere-of-Influence are still relatively undisturbed and covered with native vegetation. Recently, residential development has extended into the foothills parts of the undeveloped portions of the Sphere-of-Influence area that support the Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub (AFSS), a subtype of Coastal Sage Scrub that is sometimes referred to as Riversidian Sage Scrub, and is potential for the Coastal California Gnatcatcher (CAGN). Other sensitive species potentially occurring within the City include the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly (DSF) and the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat (SBKR). A few remaining parcels of land contain Delhi soils, which could provide suitable habitat for these species, although surveys have not identified any DSF within the City boundaries or in the Sphere area General Plan Exhibit RCA and Section 5.3 of the General Plan FEIR, includes a map that depicts the area of sensitive biological resources. If a future residential project that indirectly results from this Housing Element Update occurs in areas identified as potential habitat for sensitive biological resources, the applicant will be required to prepare and submit biological studies. The studies will be reviewed to determine the impacts to these resources and to develop suitable mitigation measures. The review of these studies will be coordinated with environmental agencies such as the California Department of Fish and • Game (CDFG) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. Rev 10-9-12 I94 1 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Update Page 31 b) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but • attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be reviewed for impacts related to the construction and operation following the submittal of environmental analyses such as air quality, biological, noise, and traffic studies. If a site-specific project is approved, then the applicant would be required to develop the site in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, The 2010 General Plan was adopted along with the certification of a Program FEIR, Findings of Fact, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant adverse environmental effects of build-out in the City and Sphere-of-Influence. The City made findings that adoption of the General Plan would result in significant adverse effects to Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forest Resources, Air Quality, Climate Change and Mineral Resources. Mitigation measures were adopted for each of these resources, however, they would not reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. As such, the City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations balancing the benefits of development under the General Plan Update against the significant unavoidable adverse impacts (CEQA Guidelines Section 15092 and 15096(h)). These benefits include less overall traffic volumes by developing mixed-use projects that will be pedestrian friendly and conservation of valuable natural open space. With these findings and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, no further discussion or evaluation of cumulative impacts is required. C) The 2013 Housing Element Update does not create a demand for new housing, but attempts to meet existing and projected housing needs through its goals, objectives, policies, and programs. The project is not site-specific. Any future residential projects that indirectly result from this Housing Element Update will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis for whether they may have a direct or indirect substantial adverse effect on human • beings. Impacts related to the construction and operation of new facilities will be determined following the submittal of environmental analyses such as air quality, biological, noise, and traffic studies. Mitigation measures, if necessary, will be required to reduce impacts to less-than-significant levels. Therefore, the proposed Housing Element Update will not have an impact. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier PEIR or Negative Declaration per Section 15063(c)(3)(D). The effects identified above for this project were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in the following earlier document(s) pursuant to applicable legal standards, and such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. The following earlier analyses were utilized in completing this Initial Study and are available for review in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Planning Division offices, 10500 Civic Center Drive (check all that apply): (T) General Plan FPEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified May 19, 2010) (T) General Plan FEIR (SCH#2000061027, Certified October 17, 2001) (T) Master Environmental Assessment for the 1989 General Plan Update (SCH#88020115, certified January 4, 1989) • Rev 10-9-12 Initial Study for City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 - 2013 Housing Element Update Page 32 • APPLICANT CERTIFICATION I certify that I am the applicant for the project described in this Initial Study. I acknowledge that I have read this Initial Study and the proposed mitigation measures. Further, I have revised the project plans or proposals and/or hereby agree to the proposed mitigation measures to avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly nos ificant environmental effects would occur. Applicant's Signature: .4 Date: ..� Print Name and Title: P a in A�( E • • Rev 10-9-12 • - City of Rancho Cucamonga NEGATIVE DECLARATION The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code. Project File No.: General Plan Amendment DRC2012-01036 -2013 Housing Element Public Review Period Closes: March 27, 2013 Project Name: Project Applicant: City of Rancho Cucamonga Project Location: City of Rancho Cucamonga, County of San Bernardino, State of California Project Description: State mandated Housing Element update in accordance with Article 10.6, Section 65580-65589.8 of the California Government Code. FINDING This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding: • The Initial Study indicates that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive(909)477-2750 or Fax(909)477-2847. NOTICE The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period. March 27, 2013 Date of Determination Adopted By • RESOLUTION NO. 13-17 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2012-01036, TO REVISE AND UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 10.6, SECTIONS 65580-65589.8, OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF. A. Recitals. 1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga filed an application for General Plan Amendment No. DRC2012-01036 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment is referred to as "the application." 2. On March 27, 2013, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: • 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing on March 27, 2013, including written and oral staff reports,together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The proposed Housing Element Amendment is in substantial conformance with the provisions of Article 10.6, Sections 65580 to 65589.8 of the California Government Code; and b. This proposed Housing Element is consistent with the other elements of the General Plan as provided through the organization and construction of the General Plan in which the goal, objectives, and policies contained in these elements are interrelated and dependent upon one another, and as a result is consistent with the update to the General Plan adopted on May 19,2010; and C. The proposed Housing Element furthers the attainment of the City's overall housing goal through the development and implementation of the Housing Plan that promotes the development, maintenance, and preservation of housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: • a. That the 2013 Housing Element Update is in conformance with the General Plan; and 6-aOQ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-17 GPA DRC2012-01036 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA March 27, 2013 Page 2 • b. That the 2013 Housing Element Update will not have significant impacts on the environment; and C. That the 2013 Housing Element Update is in substantial compliance with the provisions of Article 10.6, Sections 65580 to 65589.8, of the California Government Code. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration, based upon the findings as follows: a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that there was no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration. b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i)that the Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii)that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The • Planning Commission further recommends that the City Council find that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration. C. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Negative Declaration and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Manager of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents, are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby recommends approval of General Plan Amendment No. DRC2012-01036. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF MARCH 2013. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Frances Howdyshell, Chairman ATTEST: • Candyce Burnett, Planning Commission Secretary �-1al PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 13-17 GPA DRC2012-01036 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA March 27, 2013 Page 3 • I, Candyce Burnett, Planning Commission Secretary forthe City of Rancho Cucamonga,do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted bythe Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27th day of March, 2013, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: • • B ana� Housing Element Update (GPA DRC2012-01036) Planning Commission March 27, 2013 f • 2013-2021 Housing Element Update — Based on the adopted Housing Element • Planning Commission recommended approval on April 7, 2008. • Revised and submitted to HCD 3 times. • City Council adopted on November 3, 2010. • HCD Certified on December 7, 2010. — Addresses applicable changes in State law. — Addresses Regional Housing Needs Assessment. — Technical update, not a rewrite. — Covers October 1 , 2013 to October 1 , 2021 . • 8 year cycle established in SB 375. sII yi :a. • 2014-2021 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) — Covers planning period from January 1 , 2014 to October 1 , 2021 . — Is a "distribution of housing development capacity" that each city must zone for in a planning period. It is not a "construction need allocation." — Addresses a communities "fair share" of a regional housing market. Table HE-33: Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), 1/1/2014 to 10/1/2021 Household Income Levels Definition RHNA Units Built or Approved (Percent of AMI) Remaining Need Very Low Income Less than 5046 209 24.5% Low-Income 51 to 80% 141 17.1% Moderate-Income 81% to 120% 158 18.7% Above Moderate Income Over 120% 340 39.8% Total 848 100.0% N .T�•F 9 {��]�f j t�� y • I t ... HCD Review Periods: uarA EHl OF HO SWG ANO COMMUH YOEVELOPMEH � tmtox of ttouslxc totaay gLv[LOFMLnr ,m��a,e.uo iw flrfl Sl�uJ — Draft Housing Element August 12,2010 — 60 Days. Mr.Ja reGrocer piano'tRga 1100 City of nclro Cucamorya Rancho1Cuca Rantlla Cucamonga,CA 9,)29 Dear Mr.Troyer: RE: Ravety of the City of Rawho Cummonga's Revised Draft Housing Element — Adopted Housing Element Tnank you to,suGnlmrg Rancho Cucamonga s revised until nous p element eceved for review on June,1e,,2010 mlh subsequent revisions received August 9,2010. The Q �+ Department is acuired to inview drah housing elements and report the codings to the V 0 Days.yJ. locally pursuant to Goyommant Cade Station 65585(ld. The review was faceitated by communications with you and Mi.Tom Grafin,of your staff. The revised call element addresses the,Mounity nortu mamints deedAod in the Department's Apna tie,2010 re'naw, fd example.the elernent inn irckdas an analysis of standards for dwtlopntnt of iderated sa.within me Time Viso and Victoria Community Rlens and"eWicatas me maxhnvm densities of JO units pen acre for nigh densly residentially zoned sues idenufied in Appendtt B(page 8101 are net Adopted HE due to HCD by sandedtothe Gtysmliona padmmancasuardeds fmgras 21. facilities. landscaping 0 and amenitan In arldtion.revisions Io f oagams are T2 and 23'urdudt speadk actions the Cay will take to assist in me development of housing allatlable to loner-income households,partaLvly projects regaling sAremety brv.ntmme October 1 , 2 013 himsehods and large formats,such as pnomaing funds,fast-tmck porma pmcassirg end fee defanals and waivers. As a result 01e revised element will comply with State housing element Ian IMicle 10.6 — 120 days for Certification ofine Gont,"gemCoca)xlranmese Carlo adopted and dlhed oche of the G o er pursuant tooris.mens Cade Secare dopte 8). Tne Department appreciates the ro5ppn5NetWeS and tHOn of Mr.Q=mrougMut IM course of Una review and looks forward to receiving Rancho Cucamonga's adopted Inuring element. ff you nave any addtiaW Ruesmm,please mnuct Jeomler Seeger, of our stall,at 19t 610224263. SmcaraN, 60WW ny raswel Deputy hector v TM K • The draft Housing Element contains five distinct sections: — Introduction CM OF RkNCH0 CUCAMONGA 2013.2021 HOUSING ELEMENT Housing Needs Assessment Housing Constraints DRr -Mum 27,2013 Housing Resources Housing Plan -va ry' 16P 4.` I� Til • Introduction Provides information on the purpose and intent of the document, the applicable legislative authority, how the document is organized, and information on public participation. - UU L',f,kvccl fAJ U- W • Housing Needs Assessment — Discusses the characteristics of the City's population and housing stock as a means of better understanding the nature and extent of our unmet housing needs. — Includes: demographic profile, household profile, special housing needs analysis, housing stock characteristics analysis, a discussion of assisted housing at-risk of conversion, and an analysis of the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Y:. If� .,xJ' :q/ Housing Constraints — Discusses housing constraints relative to land use regulations, housing policies and programs, zoning designations, and other factors that may influence the price and availability of housing opportunities in Rancho Cucamonga. — This discussion is applicable as housing constraints may increase the cost of housing, may render residential construction economically infeasible for developers, and may significantly impact lower income households and those with special needs. t� TC+P 1 �: TWO 1 "+ • Housing Resources — Discusses land, financial, and administrative resources that are available to meet Rancho Cucamonga's housing needs to mitigate identified housing constraints. — It provides an inventory, analysis, and assessment of the City's resources to address its housing needs, including the City's share of the RHNA. .c �i rn • Housing Plan — Establishes the City's strategy for addressing housing needs and mitigating constraints with available resources. — Establishes 1 overarching goal and then establishes 24 separate programs to implement that goal. • Reviewed at December 18, 2012 Workshop with City Council. • Most programs from 2008 Housing Element carry over. • 3 programs deleted (Manufactured Housing, Housing Production Plan, and Reasonable Accommodations) 0 1 program added (Inclusionary Ordinance). 1�EwJti yi"e`. • Appendices — Appendix B — 2008-2013 Housing Element Program Evaluation — Appendix C — Vacant Uncommitted Residential Land Inventory } y'.yA SIGN-IN SHEET PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 27, 2013 NAM/E/ COMPANY ADDRESS awe, �NaNc�C (Q Dom'