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Program H4-5: SB 9 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Amendmentsa) Review the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance and implement updates as needed to provide clarity and facilitate housing development under SB 9. These include adopting updated definitions, use regulations, development standards, and ministerial processes based on the outcome of a complete SB 9 analysis. Staff anticipates adoption of an ordinance to implement the requirements of SB 9 as part of the Housing Element adoption process. Production and affordability will be monitored every two years and alternative actions will be implemented if necessary to meet the RHNA.5/31/20236th CycleCompleteda) City amended the Zoning Code Article 5.10 and Municipal Code Article XII to implement the requirements of SB9.Effective as of 8/24/2023. In 2025, the City began drafting a package of zoning ordinance amendments that include provisions related to SB9 projects that would ensure consistency with State law requirements under SB 450, SB 477, and AB 1061. Amendments include: - Removing certain development standards for SB9 projects that are not applicable to other single family dwellings in the underlying zoning district (SB 450) - Removing demolition restrictions based on previous tenant occupancy (SB 477) - Implementing updated historic protections in AB 1061 that apply to SB 9 developments and SB 9 urban lot splits - Updating findings for denial (SB 450)It is anticipated that these amendments will be considered by City Council in June 2026.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 H4-5: SB 9 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Amendmentsb) In coordination with research being conducted at the State level, pursue opportunities to incentivize and provide funding assistance for homeowners to provide affordable units under SB 9 to further housing opportunities and more affordable homeownership options in high opportunity areas.12/31/20316th CycleContinuousb) Staff was not aware of any available funding sources in 2025.OtherN/AProgram H4-6: Permit Processinga) Continue to evaluate and improve the streamlined processing system to facilitate residential development.12/31/20316th CycleContinuousa) City staff continues to identify and evaluate opportunities for streamlined processing of residential development. In Summer 2023 the City amended the "concurrent review" procedure of the Zoning Code to allow projects that need multiple permits to be reviewed by the highest review authority without first receiving recommendations and advisory input from committees or commissions. Effective as of 8/24/2023.In 2025, the City took numerous additional steps to streamline processes in order to facilitate residential development including: - Updated its planning submittal checklist with clearer objective submittal requirements in order to streamline completeness and development review. - Updated eTrakIt to allow online permit submittals and payment and to improve process transparency. The updates went live on smaller project types at the end of 2025 and it is anticipated that online submittal for residential project types will go live by summer of 2026. - Developed local checklists for housing pursuant to AB2011 and SB1123 - Developed local forms for fee deferral pursuant to SB937Also in 2025, City staff began drafting Zoning Ordinance amendments in 2025 that would further streamline the processing and review of housing development projects. These amendments are scheduled to be considered by City Council in June 2026.Other1Ordinance #1130-386: https://documents.redwoodcity.org/publicweblink/0/edoc/520245/Ord2023%201130-386.pdfUpdated Planning submittal checklist: https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/30641/639019942328170000AB 2011 eligibility checklist: https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/29579/638778429050570000SB 1123 submittal checklist: https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/29966/638869855446070000SB 937 application: https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/30025/638893057655630000Program H4-6: Permit Processingb) Streamline 100% affordable housing with a priority staff-level planning entitlement process.5/31/20236th CycleCompletedb) City amended the Zoning Code to make the Zoning Administrator the Review Authority for affordable multi-family housing projects (two or more units) under the State of California ministerial approval process outlined in Government Code Section 65913.4 (SB35). No public hearing before the Zoning Administrator is required. Effective as of 8/24/2023.Other1Ordinance #1130-386: https://documents.redwoodcity.org/publicweblink/0/edoc/520245/Ord2023%201130-386.pdf7.A. - Page 38 of 6345