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Program H1-5: Accessory Dwelling Unitsd) Promote additional pre-approved plans on the City’s website. 12/31/20316th CycleContinuousd) City continues to promote pre-approved plans on its website.Other1See City's ADU page on its 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 Unitse) Provide homeowner/applicant assistant tools by including and promoting State funding resources including the CalHFA ADU grant program and Casita Coalition financing guide on the City’s website, by promoting home sharing programs to connect ADU owners and renters, and offering counseling with a City staff-ADU specialist.12/31/20316th CycleContinuouse) City continues to promote homeowner/applicant assistant tools by including funding sources and financing guides on the City website. The City also promotes the San Mateo County ADU Resource Center on its website, which provides extensive ADU resources related to navigating local regulations, budgeting/financing, design, permitting, construction, and renting. City has a designated Senior Planner on staff who serves as the in-house ADU specialist and is a resource for members of the public interested in constructing ADUs.Other1See City's ADU page on its 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 Unitsf) Explore and pursue funding options to support ADU construction for lower-income homeowners.12/31/20316th CycleIn Progressf) The City is exploring funding/financing opportunities to support ADU construction for lower-income homeowners in coordination with the San Mateo County ADU Resource Center. Throughout 2025 the SMC ADU Resource Center actively engaged with Redwood City and other member jurisdictions in a County-wide process to develop an affordable ADU program. The City will assess its ability to participate in this program, contingent on local funding availability, upon completion of the Resource Center's feasibility assessment, which is anticipated by mid-2026. Other1None yet available; in progressProgram H1-5: Accessory Dwelling Unitsg) Continue to provide square footage bonuses for ADA accessible ADUs.12/31/20316th CycleIn Progressg) City continues to provide square footage bonuses for ADA accessible ADUs.Other1See sidebar in ADU handout: https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/29190/638681362734870000Program H1-5: Accessory Dwelling Unitsh) Analyze the feasibility of eliminating or reducing permit fees or development impact fees for ADA-accessible ADUs that exceed the minimum square footage thresholds for fee waivers.12/31/20316th CycleIn Progressh) On April 1, 2024, the City eliminated specified impact fees for all ADUs for a period of 3 years (until April 1, 2027). Effective as of 4/1/2024. The City will analyze the feasibility of eliminating or reducing permit fees for ADA-accessible ADUs that exceed the minimum square footage thresholds for fee waivers during its next comprehensive fee update scheduled for 2029.Other1City Council Resolution #16210: https://documents.redwoodcity.org/publicweblink/0/edoc/520749/Reso24%2016210.pdf.Program H1-6: Densities in Mixed Use Zoning DistrictsComplete a zoning text amendment to increase densities in the mixed use zoning districts as follows: - Increase MUC density from 60 du/ac to 80 du/ac - Increase MUN density from 40 du/ac to 60 du/ac - Increase MUT density from 20 du/ac to 40 du/ac for base zoning and 40 du/ac to 60 du/ac for projects that propose community benefitsComplete a zoning text amendment to increase maximum height limits in the mixed-use zoning districts as follows: - Increase MUC heights from 50 feet for residential and 85 feet for mixed use to 85 ft for both residential and mixed-use development - Increase MUN heights from 40 feet for residential and 50 feet for mixed use to 60 feet for both residential and mixed-use development - Increase MUT heights from 40 feet to 60 feet for residential development5/31/20236th CycleCompletedCity amended Zoning Code Articles 53.7, 54.7, and 55.3 to implement this program. Effective as of 8/24/2023. Other1Ordinance #1130-386: https://documents.redwoodcity.org/publicweblink/0/edoc/520245/Ord2023%201130-386.pdf7.A. - Page 24 of 6331