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Program H4-3: Middle Housing Developmentb) Phase II: Analyze additional changes to the R-2 through R-5 Zoning Districts to further encourage middle housing, such as establishing a minimum density of no less than 75 percent of the maximum allowable density or one dwelling unit, whichever is greater.12/31/20266th CycleIn Progressb) Staff has begun to analyze additional updates to multi-family R districts to further encourage missing middle housing, including establishing minimum density requirements. In February 2025, the City was awarded three separate grants by MTC to help support the City in reaching compliance with MTC's Transit Oriented Communities Policy in the areas of density (minimums), parking (maximums), and affordable housing. MTC's contracting process with jurisdictions took longer than anticipated and is wrapping up in early 2026. Staff will utilize these grants to study and develop proposals for establishing minimum densities and maximum parking standards aligned with the TOC Policy, SB79, and this Program H4-3 and take proposals to City Council by the end of 2026.OtherMTC TOC Policy Planning Grants Award Summary: https://mtc.ca.gov/sites/default/files/meetings/attachments/6219/7aiii_25_0129_Attachment_B_Summary_TOC_Project_Award_Recommendations.pdfMTC TOC Policy Planning Grants Award Summary: https://mtc.ca.gov/sites/default/files/meetings/attachments/6219/7aiii_25_0129_Attachment_B_Summary_TOC_Project_Award_Recommendations.pdfCity Council Resolution #16355 authorizing City to accept grant funding from MTC for TOC Policy implementation: https://documents.redwoodcity.org/PublicWeblink/DocView.aspx?id=526735&page=1&searchid=e1bb0129-fb71-40a3-a961-a9f11f222778 Program H4-3: Middle Housing Developmentc) Staff will monitor production and affordability every two years and identify/implement alternative actions, if necessary, to meet the RHNA 12/31/20316th CycleContinuousAs of 12/31/2025, Redwood City is approximately 400 total units behind in meeting its RHNA obligation on a pro-rata basis at this point in the RHNA cycle despite the fact that the City has is a deep pipeline of around 1,000 entitled housing units. Regional, State, and national market conditions continue to hold developers back from pulling building permits. In response, Redwood City has taken action in a couple different ways:1) In order to incentivize developers with entitled housing projects to pursue building permits, City Council adopted a temporary Affordable Housing Ordinance (AHO) Incentive Program, which would provide certain housing projects up to a 25% reduction in their AHO requirements if they pull building permits by June 2027. It is anticipated that this program will help move 791 units to construction by 2027, including 120 affordable units.2) Redwood City staff continues to seek and identify ways to expand the City's pipeline of entitled projects and get them to building permits more quickly. For example, the City continues to streamline processes and make strategic amendments to the City's Zoning and Municipal Codes that streamline project review and update development standards to increase the feasibility of housing projects. As part of this effort and as noted elsewhere in this APR, the City adopted Zoning Code Amendments in 2024 and is scheduled to bring another round of Zonining and Muni Code Amendments to City Council for consideration in June 2026.Other1Affordable Housing Ordinance Incentive Program Summary: https://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/city-manager/housing-services/developers/affordable-housing-ordinance-and-impact-feesAHO Incentive Program ordinace # 1130-891: https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/30431/638980274819200000Program H4-4: Density Bonusesa) Review the City’s density bonus ordinance for consistency with Government Code §65915 and update as needed.12/31/20316th CycleContinuousa) The City made minor updates to its Density Bonus Ordinance (Zoning Code Article 32.19) in 2024 to better align with state law and allow for easier implementation should the state law continue to change. The City continues to monitor State density bonus law for updates.Other1Ordinance #1130-890: https://documents.redwoodcity.org/PublicWeblink/0/edoc/523128/Ord2024%201130-890.pdf Program H4-4: Density Bonusesb) Monitor State legislation and as changes are made to Government Code §65915, update the City’s density bonus accordingly to be consistent. Craft ordinance amendments to minimize the need for continuous updates as State law is amended.12/31/20316th CycleContinuousb) The City closely monitors the State legislative process and implements the current State Density Bonus Law. The City determined that no changes needed to be made to the City's Density Bonus Ordinance in 2025. Other1N/A7.A. - Page 37 of 6344