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Housing Constraints Draft Housing Element 3-41 As of June 2022, there are 65 active STR rentals in the city using data from Airbnb and Vrbo (active rentals are those that have had at least one reserved or available day in the past month). 26 Approximately 40 of these STRs (61 percent) are available as entire home rentals. STRs are spread throughout the city and not concentrated in a particular neighborhood. In comparison, Hayward has 250 active rentals, Union City has 75 active rentals, and the City of Alameda has 295 active rentals. Given the city’s relatively fewer STRs compared to other East Bay cities, the City’s short-term rental policies do not pose a constraint to long-term rental housing in the city. 3.3 Environmental Constraints Environmental factors could pose a housing constraint if they have the potential to limit the density and location of housing and can greatly impact the feasibility and cost of development. The City of San Leandro has limited potential to expand development into surrounding areas due to physical constraints. The San Francisco Bay (Bay) is located adjacent to the southwest of the city, the East Bay hills, and Lake Chabot abuts the northeastern side, and other urbanized cities surround San Leandro to the north and south. Other environmental constraints are discussed below. 3.3.1 Federal and State Environmental Protection Regulations Federal and State regulations require an environmental review of proposed discretionary projects (e.g., subdivision maps, use permits, etc.). Costs result from fees charged by local government agencies and private consultants to complete the environmental analysis and can add to the cost of housing which is passed on to the consumer. However, these regulations help preserve the environment and ensure environmental quality for San Leandro residents. Regional plans and programs related to public safety included the State Seismic Hazards Mapping Act, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statute and Guidelines, California Noise Insulation Standards (Title 24), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Program. Pursuant to CEQA, nearly all residential development that requires a discretionary action from the Department of City Planning also requires environmental review concurrent with the approval process. The preparation, review, and certification of CEQA documents may add time to the development process. Additionally, pursuant to State law, the City developed and adopted a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), which assesses hazard vulnerabilities from natural and human-caused hazards, including flooding, drought, wildfire, landslides, severe weather, terrorism, cyber threats, pandemic, and the impact of climate change on hazards, as well as other hazards. The LHMP identifies mitigation actions that the City pursues to reduce the level of injury, property damage, and community disruption that might otherwise result from such events.27 Other plans and programs are essential to ensure that the City has strong, comprehensive, and compatible tools to guide development decisions. 3.3.2 Earthquakes and Seismic Activity San Leandro is located in a seismically active area. The eastern edge of San Leandro is crossed by the Hayward Fault which creates the potential for serious and widespread damage. In 2008, the US Geological Survey estimated that there is a 63 percent chance that a magnitude 6.7 or greater quake 26 Airdna.co. June 2022. https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data/app/us/california/san-leandro/overview 27 City of San Leandro. 2017. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. Available: https://www.sanleandro.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=28342. Accessed October 27, 2021