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JurisdictionSan LeandroReporting Year2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)123 4Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program ImplementationANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element ImplementationTable DProgram Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583Housing Programs Progress Report Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.Action 59.01 FAdditional Density in Established Neighborhoods2017-2018In 2020, the City amended its Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Code to align with state laws intended to foster ADU construction. Based on the completion of this action, Action 59.01 F recommended to be revised based on recently approved legislation (SB 9). Action 59.02 AAmendments to the Parking Requirements2016-2017Completed Zoning Code Amendments in Fall 2015 and therefore fulfilled this Action Item. In 2020, the City worked on prepartion of objective standards for multi-family development utilizing a SB2 grant. Evaluation of existing parking standards was summarized in a Development Constraints Memo and amendments are being considered and developed as part of this effort.Policy 59.03PERMITTING PROCEDURES Minimize the cost and time associated with development review while still adequately addressing community and environmental concerns. Continually explore ways to streamline the permitting process for projects that are consistent with the General Plan. OngoingIn 2022, the City Council approved new Objective Standards for multi-family and mixed-use development, which included amending development standards to better facilitate development and enable streamlined application review. The City also furthered its efforts to streamline and reduce barriers by undertaking a major overhaul of its permit tracking software to further facilitate online application submittal, enhance transparency, and enable online payments. Action 59.03 APermit Streamlining: Maximize the potential benefits of the City's permit tracking system, one-stop permitting center, and website to facilitate permit processing and the issuance of building permits.OngoingThe City's One-Stop Permit Center continues to provide a centralized location for multiple departments to communicate to the public about various aspect of development. Staff that can be accessed in the One-Stop Permit Center include Fire, Engineering, Housing, Planning, and Economic Development. In addition to undertaking upgrades to the permit tracking software, website updates were made to provide clear information to the community about the development review process. Action 59.04 A Fee Reviews OngoingThe City contracted with a consultant to embark on a comprehensive fee study that will include updates to user fees and development impact fees. A market feasibility study that includes a comparison with other East Bay communities will inform the fee recommendations and seek to limit barriers to development. Action 59.04 BFee Reductions for Affordable Housing--CityOngoingThe Fee study kicked off in 2022 is evaluating opportunities for fee waivers or reductions for affordable housing projects, provided that such reductions will not adversely affect the City’s ability to provide services to the project.