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Program H1-7: Downtown Precise PlanRemove the maximum residential development limit in the Downtown Precise Plan to continue to foster continued development of this critical area.12/29/20226th CycleCompletedIn conjunction with the approval of the City's Transit District, the City amended the General Plan to remove the maximum residential development limit within the Downtown Precise Plan area. In addition, the Transit District Subsequent EIR pre-cleared 1,100 residential units for downtown. Effective as of 12/29/2022. Other1City Council Resolution #14104: https://documents.redwoodcity.org/publicweblink/0/edoc/519854/Reso22%2016104.pdfProgram H1-8: Small Lotsa) Implement the Zoning Ordinance revisions identified in Program H4-3 to facilitate small lot development in the R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5 zones and ensure that maximum densities can be achieved, even on small lots.5/31/20236th CycleCompleteda) City amended the Zoning Code to implement "Missing Middle" strategies. See Program H4-3 for additional detail. Effective as of 8/24/2023. Other1Ordinance #1130-386: https://documents.redwoodcity.org/publicweblink/0/edoc/520245/Ord2023%201130-386.pdfProgram H1-8: Small Lotsb) Remove barriers to development on small lots with the implementation of SB 9 regulations and identify appropriate standards to facilitate development (Program H4-5). 5/31/20236th CycleCompletedb) City amended the Zoning Code and Municipal Code to incorporate SB9. See Program H4-5 for additional detail. Effective as of 8/24/2023.Other1Ordinance #1130-386 (Zoning Code): https://documents.redwoodcity.org/publicweblink/0/edoc/520245/Ord2023%201130-386.pdfOrdinance #2526 (Muni Code): https://documents.redwoodcity.org/PublicWeblink/0/edoc/520053/Ord%202526.pdfProgram H1-8: Small Lotsc) Review mixed use zones, including new heights and densities associated with Program H1-6, and identify any additional incentives that could be incorporated, including the way height is measured. Based on this review, if constraints are identified, within one year of Housing Element adoption, the City will revise any standards as necessary and will consider incentives for consolidation of parcels, including rounding up when calculating allowable units.12/31/20246th CycleIn Progressc) In 2025 City staff began drafting a package of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that will include updated development standards that mitigate constraints for development on small lots. This package is scheduled to be brought to the City Council for consideration in June 2026.OtherNone yet available; in progressProgram H1-9: City Owned Sites for Housinga) Issue an RFP for development of the Heller Street site. Identify any site and development constraints, remove barriers, and apply development incentives.12/31/20276th CycleNot Yet Starteda) RFP for 611 Heller still needs to be developed. However, City staff did promote the site as an opportunity for development to affordable housing developers through 21 Elements / Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative Affordable Housing Developer Forum on May 5, 2025.OtherNot yet startedProgram H1-9: City Owned Sites for Housingb) Coordinate with the County regarding the proposed affordable housing project at the Maple Street site. 12/31/20256th CycleIn Progressb) The City continues to coordinate with the County and MidPen (selected developer) on developing 1580 Maple into affordable housing. MidPen has submitted an SB 35 application for 79 studio units at the 1580 Maple site (as of 9.22.23). The project has yet not resubmitted its SB 35 application. However, the project applied for the City’s 2025 NOFA and is hoping to resubmit an SB35 entitlement application, if they are awarded funds. Their NOFA application is currently under review. Units110Project application: https://www.redwoodcity.org/city-hall/current-projects/development-projects?id=137 New Construction NOFA: https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/30325/638967461347070000Program H1-10: Provide Adequate Sites for Lower Income Households on Nonvacant Sites Previously IdentifiedFor vacant sites identified in the last two planning cycles, and nonvacant sites identified in the last planning cycle (see Table H3-21, H3-22, and H3-23 in the Resources Chapter of the Housing Element), rezone the sites to create a housing overlay that allows residential use by right pursuant to Government Code section 65583.2(i) for housing development projects at least 30 du/ac, in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower-income households. ‘By right’ means that no review is required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), unless a subdivision is required, and the project can only be reviewed using objective design standards.1/31/20266th CycleIn ProgressCity staff met twice with HCD staff (Reid Miller) in January 2026 to discuss this program. City and HCD staff mutually agreed that the City does not need to implement a rezoning at this time to effectuate this program because the City has surplus capacity beyond its RHNA obigation even when excluding the few sites that are subject to Government Code section 65583.2(i). However, the City took the following actions in that support the intent of and further the goals of AB 1397:1. Send letters to each of the property owners of sites subject to Government Code section 65583.2(i) notifying them of their ability to pursue housing development projects with a streamlined review process if they meet 20% affordability levels pursuant to AB 1397;2. Flag subject properties on the City’s public-facing GIS portal to indicate eligibility for a streamlined review process pursuant to AB 1397; and3. Post applicable AB 1397 information on the City’s website, highlighting properties that are eligible to take advantage of its provisions.Other1Information on City website re: AB 1397 by-right approval process: https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/community-development/planning-division/residential-development/ab-1397Properties eligible for AB 1397 streamlining flagged on City's public-facing GIS portal here: https://webgis.redwoodcity.org/community/7.A. - Page 25 of 6332