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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAd Hoc GP-LCP Agenda 2010-06-03 - PresentationCity of Seal Beach Housing ElementUpdate Housing Element Ad-Hoc Committee June 3, 2010 Housing Element Housing Element Overview Overview •Part of the General Plan •2008-2014 update required by state law •Fine-tune housing priorities & strategies •Ensure compliance with state law •Review by HCD –“Certification” Housing Element Housing Element Overview Overview •Importance of HCD Certification -Eligibility for grant funds -Legal adequacy of the General Plan -Local control of land use decisions -No RHNA “carryover” -Ensure 8-year Housing Element “shelf life” Key Housing Element Key Housing Element Requirements Requirements •Maintain & improve existing housing •Plan for growth needs for all household types & income levels Key Housing Element Key Housing Element Requirements Requirements •Remove constraints to housing development •Ensure fair housing & equal opportunity Key Housing Element Key Housing Element Requirements Requirements •Accommodate a variety of new housing: - Single-family homes & condos -Multi-family apartments -Senior housing -Second units -Emergency shelters -Transitional/supportive housing -Mixed-use & live/work Recent Changes in Recent Changes in Housing Element Law Housing Element Law AB 2348 (2004) •Establishes “default density”for lower-income housing Minimum 20 units/acre  Demonstrate “adequate sites”with appropriate zoning  Recent Changes in Recent Changes in Housing Element Law Housing Element Law AB 2634 (2006) •Requires Housing Elements to consider the needs of extremely-low-incomehouseholds 30% or less of county median ($27,900)  Recent Changes in Recent Changes in Housing Element Law Housing Element Law SB 2 (2007) •Planning & zoning requirements for emergency shelters and transitional & supportive housing Identify a zone where permanent emergency shelters  are allowed “by-right” Transitional/supportive housing is a residential use with  the same regulations as other residential uses of the same type in the same zone Recent Changes in Recent Changes in Housing Element Law Housing Element Law SB 375 (2008) •Land use & transportation effects on greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions 31% of GhG emissions come from passenger vehicles  Transportation planning to reduce GhG emissions  Links regional housing needs (RHNA) with  transportation CARB (state) sets regional emissions targets;  COGs (local elected officials) adopt plans (RTP, RHNA) to achieve targets Sustainable Communities Strategy  Housing Element Cycle Housing Element Cycle Housing Element Housing Element Evaluation Evaluation Housing Needs Housing Needs Implementation Implementation Assessment Assessment Analyze Resources Analyze Resources Action Plan Action Plan and Constraints and Constraints Refine Goals, Refine Goals, Policies & Objectives Policies & Objectives Regional Housing Regional Housing Needs Assessment Needs Assessment 2006-2014 2006-2014 • Mandated by state law & prepared by SCAG • Each jurisdiction must accommodate its fair share of the region’s housing growth need • Based on growth trends & local plans • Housing for all economic segments • Linked to availability of sites with appropriate zoning • Programs to encourage new housing for all income levels RHNA Income Categories RHNA Income Categories 2009 Orange County Median Income Income = $84,100 Limits Ex. Low (up to 30%)$27,900 Very Low (31-50%)$46,500 Low (51-80%)$74,400 Moderate (81-120%)$103,300 Above Mod (>120%)$103,300+ Assumptions: Based on a family of 4 30% of gross income for rent or PITI 10% down payment, 5.5% interest, 1.2% taxes & insurance, $200 HOA dues Source: Cal HCD; Conexus RHNA Income Categories RHNA Income Categories 2009 Orange County Median IncomeAffordable Income = $84,100Rent Limits Ex. Low (up to 30%)$27,900$700 Very Low (31-50%)$46,500$1,160 Low (51-80%)$74,400$1,860 Moderate (81-120%)$103,300$2,580 Above Mod (>120%)$103,300+$2,580+ Assumptions: Based on a family of 4 30% of gross income for rent or PITI 10% down payment, 5.5% interest, 1.2% taxes & insurance, $200 HOA dues Source: Cal HCD; Conexus RHNA Income Categories RHNA Income Categories 2009 Orange County Median IncomeAffordable Affordable Income = $84,100RentPrice (est.) Limits Ex. Low (up to 30%)$27,900$700-- Very Low (31-50%)$46,500$1,160-- Low (51-80%)$74,400$1,860$260,000 Moderate (81-120%)$103,300$2,580$375,000 Above Mod (>120%)$103,300+$2,580+$375,000+ Assumptions: Based on a family of 4 30% of gross income for rent or PITI 10% down payment, 5.5% interest, 1.2% taxes & insurance, $200 HOA dues Source: Cal HCD; Conexus Population Growth Population Growth 1980-2040 1980-2040 19802000201020202040 Orange 1.9 M2.9 M3.2 M3.5 M3.9 M County California24 M34 M39 M44 M54 M Source: California Department of Finance ??? ??? •But what about the recession??? Population Growth Population Growth 1980-2040 1980-2040 Source: California Department of Finance Population Growth Population Growth 1990-2010 1990-2010 Orange CountyCalifornia Source: California Department of Finance Regional Housing Regional Housing Needs Assessment Needs Assessment 2006-2014 2006-2014 Do residential communities generate demand for affordable housing? • Public safety (police/fire/EMT) • Teachers • Public works/general government • Home maintenance (gardeners, painters, plumbers, remodeling) • Child care • Home health care • Medical office staff • Auto maintenance & repair • Delivery (UPS/USPS/courier) • Retail clerks • Food preparation & serving • Financial, insurance, utilities staff RHNA Allocations RHNA Allocations 2006-2014 2006-2014 Very Above LowLowModModTotal Seal Beach1110122457 Orange County17,73314,56616,38033,65382,332 Source: SCAG, 2007 Significance of RHNA Significance of RHNA •RHNA is not a quota •Cities don’t build housing •Affordable housing requires subsidies •Focus is on development opportunities (zoning) •RHNA is compared to inventory of sites with development potential (default density) •Focus on lower-income need •If insufficient sites are available to accommodate RHNA, City must create additional capacity Options for Options for Affordable Housing Affordable Housing •New housing at 20+ du/ac •Mixed-use projects •Second units •Preservation or conversion of existing housing •Key: “realistic opportunities” Next Steps Next Steps • Prepare Draft Housing Element • Committee review • Public workshop • PC & Council review • State HCD review • Fine-tuning • PC & City Council hearings • State certification