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Program H1-3: Replacement Unit Requirements. a) Review the Zoning Ordinance and identify amendments to provide clarity to the public regarding Government Code Section 66300(d).12/31/20246th CycleCompleteda) City amended Zoning Code Article 31.10 to require housing projects that demolish existing residential dwellings to create at least as many dwellings as demolished consistent with Government Code Section 66300(d). Effective as of 8/24/2023.Other1Ordinance #1130-386: https://documents.redwoodcity.org/publicweblink/0/edoc/520245/Ord2023%201130-386.pdfProgram H1-3: Replacement Unit Requirements. b) Evaluate residential development proposals for consistency with Government Code section 65915(c)(3) and Government Code section 66300(d).12/31/20316th CycleContinuousb) City has added a trigger related to the removal of dwelling units to its project review tracker in order to identify sites that propose to remove dwelling units and to evaluate them to ensure that they comply with Government Code section 65915(c)(3) and Government Code section 66300(d).Other1Internal City trackerProgram H1-4: Densities in High Opportunity AreasStudy changes to R-1 and/or RH neighborhoods that could increase the density allowed (beyond SB 9 requirements), such as including additional density for corner lots. After SB 9 has been in place for three years, the City will analyze what additional zoning changes could be done to the R-1 or RH neighborhoods. 2/28/20276th CycleNot Yet StartedCity staff will commence study of opportunities to increase density in R-1 and/or RH zoning districts in 2026 in coordination with research, analysis, and community engagement related to MTC/ABAG's Transit Oriented Communities Policy and implementation of SB 79.OtherNot yet startedProgram H1-5: Accessory Dwelling Unitsa) Support the development of 506 accessory dwelling units during the planning period and as new State laws modify accessory dwelling unit requirements, update the City’s ordinance to comply. Annually review progress toward meeting the RHNA as compared to the projections in ADU production made in the Housing Element as part of the Annual Progress Report process. Monitor ADU production trends, permit fees, and ADU affordability every other year.If biannual monitoring shows that ADU production is falling below HE projections, take action in 6 months, i.e., incentives, lower fees, homeowner assistance tools, funding options to support ADU, and update strategy to increase awareness of existing programs, especially to Middle Redwood City, North Redwood City, Redwood Shores, Tract 6113 of South Redwood City. If necessary, revise strategy in 2026.12/31/20316th CycleContinuousa) The City continues to monitor State laws related to ADU requirements and make updates to local ordinances to comply. City staff is currently drafting a package of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that will include provisions to allow up to 8 ADUs on multi-family zoned properties in compliance with SB1211. This package is scheduled to be brought to the City Council for consideration in June 2026.Additionally, the City continues to monitor ADU development and continues to report on development in the Annual Progress Report to HCD. On a pro-rata basis, the City anticipates permitting 63-64 ADUs per year in order to meet its goal of supporting the development of 506 ADUs by the end of this RHNA cycle. The City permitted 78 ADUs in 2023, 49 ADUs in 2024, and 63 ADUs in 2025 for a total of 190 ADUs over the course of three years--this averages to 63.3 ADUs per year. Since this figure exactly tracks with the anticipated pro-rata number (63.25), the City does not propose any supplemental actions to increase ADU production at this time. The City will re-examine biannual production trends at the end of 2026 to determine if supplemental actions are necessary to increase production.The City supported the establishment of the San Mateo County ADU Resource Center in Summer 2025 by providing funding to establish the Center and by providing staffing resources as a member of the Center's steering Committee. The purpose of the Center is to provide resources to residents who want to build an ADU on their property with budgeting, design, permitting, construction, and renting assistance, including one-on-one consultations. Center website: https://smcadu.org/. The City has included Units190The City has a webpage dedicated to providing information about buildng an ADU in Redwood City. It includes information about the SMC ADU Resource Center and a link to the Center's website: https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/community-development-department/planning-housing/planning-services/planning-codes-development-standards/accessory-dwelling-unit-ordinanceProgram H1-5: Accessory Dwelling Unitsb) Continue to offer pre-approved plans, which support streamlining the permit review process.12/31/20316th CycleContinuousb) City participates in pre-approved plans program for ADUs available through the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) of San Mateo County. Additionally, the City partners with the San Mateo County ADU Resource Center to offer a pre-review of ADUs consistent with AB 1332 (https://smcadu.org/resources/plans/).Other1See City's website dedicated to ADUs: https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/community-development-department/planning-housing/planning-services/planning-codes-development-standards/accessory-dwelling-unit-ordinanceSee also San Mateo County ADU Resource Center website: https://smcadu.org/resources/plans/Program H1-5: Accessory Dwelling Unitsc) Continue to offer flat fees for building permits for ADUs.12/31/20316th CycleContinuousc) City continues to offer flat fees for building permits for ADUs. Other1See City's 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule (page 9): https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/30381/6389726620487000007.A. - Page 23 of 6330