HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-03-25_09e 2024 General Plan Annual Progress ReportItem 9.e.
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Director of Community Development
BY: Andrew Perez, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
DATE: March 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Review and accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Report (the “Annual Report” or
“Report”) and direct staff to forward the Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and
Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development; and
2) Find that the request is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality
Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5).
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
No financial impact is projected.
BACKGROUND:
California Government Code Section 65400 requires all cities to file a General Plan
Annual Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and report
housing data to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The
purpose of the Report is to monitor the City's implementation of the General Plan over
time, to help identify statewide trends, document progress in meeting the City’s share of
regional housing needs, and inform local decision-makers. Prior to submittal to the state,
the Government Code requires that the Annual Report be presented to the City Council
for review and acceptance. The Annual Report was also presented to the Planning
Commission for receipt and acceptance prior to the Council given its role as the primary
decision maker for the majority of the City’s land use applications.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Annual Report provides an overview of the activities completed or currently being
undertaken during 2024 to implement or update the General Plan. No updates to any
individual elements of the General Plan were completed during the 2024 calendar year,
however significant progress was made on the comprehensive General Plan Update
project that is currently underway.
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Item 9.e.
City Council
2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 25, 2025
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Comprehensive General Plan Update
Building off work done in 2023, City staff and its consultant published the Existing
Conditions and Trends Workbook in February 2024. This workbook documents the
current state of the community, analyzes existing conditions and identifies key trends that
will guide the General Plan Update. A community workshop was also held in February
2024 to obtain public input on the development of a vision statement and guiding
principles for the project. This led to the adoption of a vision statement and guiding
principles by City Council on August 13, 2024. An online land use alternatives survey was
made available to the public in October and November 2024. Respondents were asked
to identify areas, or specific sites, within the City where land use changes are appropriate
and areas where growth should, or should not, occur. The survey results were used to
inform the four land use alternatives that will be presented to the Planning Commission
and City Council in Spring 2025.
A seven-member General Plan Citizen Advisory Group (GPCAG) has also been formed,
consisting of residents from a wide range of professional backgrounds. The GPCAG will
meet approximately one time per month to review administrative drafts of deliverables
and be consulted during initial policy development. Additional public outreach included a
pop-up event at the Soto Sports Complex, and an informational postcard that was mailed
to every mailbox in the City to garner participation in the project.
Major projects such as the development of the Active Transportation Plan and the
preparation for the Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project saw significant progress.
Both projects implement policies from the City’s Circulation Element. Other significant
work efforts include the adoption of an ordinance to implement Housing Element
programs, an update the City’s ADU ordinance, and establishment of development
standards for wireless telecommunication facilities.
Housing Element Implementation
Housing data is reported via a spreadsheet provided by HCD (Attachment 2). The
spreadsheet contains the numbers of housing units that were entitled, issued permits,
and granted occupancy in 2024. The City issued building permits for 95 new dwelling
units in 2024. A majority of those units (62) are deed restricted for low-income households
as part of the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) project located at 700 Oak
Park Blvd. The City also issued permits for 26 accessory dwelling units (ADU), which is
the highest single-year total seen during this planning period. A total of 281 units have
been permitted during this planning period (2020-2028). The City has permitted its
allocation of 107 low-income units for the planning period, as of the end of 2024. The
HCD spreadsheet also describes the implementation status of the City’s forty-three (43)
Housing Element programs.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
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Item 9.e.
City Council
2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
March 25, 2025
Page 3
1. Accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Report and direct staff to forward the Report
to OPR and HCD;
2. Do not accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Report at this time and provide
direction to staff regarding modifications to the Report; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
The City will be providing the State with data in compliance with Califor nia Government
Code Section 65400 and the required April 1st deadline. The information contained in the
report provides valuable insights about the effectiveness of housing policies and
programs.
DISADVANTAGES:
There are no disadvantages identified with f iling the Annual Progress Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The preparation and filing of the General Plan Annual Progress Report is not a project
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential
to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the
environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (b)(2)-(3), 15378.)
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
2. HCD Housing Spreadsheet
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ATTACHMENT 1
General Plan Annual Progress Report
2024
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Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Progress Report - 2024 Page 2
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
City Council
Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
Kate Secrest, Mayor Pro Tem, District 1
Aileen Loe, District 2
Jamie Maraviglia, District 3
Jim Guthrie, District 4
Planning Commission
Glenn Martin
Kevin Buchanan
Cathy Sackrison
Virginia Roof
Jared Worthen
City Staff
Matthew J. Downing, City Manager
Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director
Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
Shannon Sweeney, City Engineer
Ian Livingston, Contract Building Official
Andrew Perez, Planning Manager
Contact Information
City of Arroyo Grande
Community Development Department
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone: (805) 473-5420
Website
www.arroyogrande.org
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Contents
Section 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4
A. Purpose of the Annual Report ................................................................................................ 4
B. Purpose of the General Plan ................................................................................................... 4
C. Status of the Adopted Elements of the City’s General Plan ................................................... 4
Land Use Element (Adopted October 2001) ............................................................................... 7
Circulation Element (Adopted June 2021) .................................................................................. 7
Housing Element (Adopted January 2021) ................................................................................. 7
Agriculture, Conservation, and Open Space Element (Adopted October 2001, Amended June
2007)............................................................................................................................................ 8
Safety Element (Adopted October 2001) .................................................................................... 8
Noise Element (Adopted October 2001) ..................................................................................... 8
Economic Development Element (Adopted October 2012) ....................................................... 8
Parks and Recreation Element (Adopted October 2001) ............................................................ 8
Section 2 – Summary of Activity – 2023 ......................................................................................... 9
Planning Commission .................................................................................................................. 9
Building and Life Safety Division ................................................................................................. 9
Planning Division ......................................................................................................................... 9
General Plan Policies and Programs .......................................................................................... 10
Appendix A – Housing Summary ................................................................................................... 11
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Section 1 - Introduction
A. Purpose of the Annual Report
This report reviews the activities that took place to implement the Arroyo Grande General Plan
between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. This report fulfills the requirements of Section
65400 of the California Government Code, which requires the City to file an annual report
addressing the status of the General Plan and progress made toward goals and objectives. This
annual report provides a means to monitor the success of implementing the General Plan and
determine if changes need to be made in the plan or its implementation programs. The City is
required to file the annual report with the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), the Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD), as well as to their legislative bodies. The
legislative body for Arroyo Grande is the City Council.
B. Purpose of the General Plan
The General Plan is the foundational development policy document of the City of Arroyo Grande.
It defines the framework by which the physical, economic and human resources of the City are
to be managed and utilized over time. The General Plan is available for public review at City Hall
and on the City’s website.
The General Plan acts to clarify and articulate the intentions of the City with respect to the rights
and expectations of the public, property owners, and prospective investors and business
interests.
C. Status of the Adopted Elements of the City’s General Plan
State law requires that the General Plan include eight elements. These mandatory elements must
cover the following topics: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Safety, Noise, Conservation, Open
Space, and Environmental Justice. State law allows the City to adopt any additional general plan
elements that the City deems necessary. The City has adopted the Parks and Recreation,
Agriculture, and Economic Development Elements as optional elements, which have the same
decision making weight as the mandatory elements. Additionally, the elements of the general
plan may combine elements as it deems necessary. The City of Arroyo Grande General Plan
combines Agriculture, Open Space, and Conservation elements into a single element. The
following is a breakdown of the City’s General Plan:
Arroyo Grande
GP Elements
Required GP
Elements Examples of Topics Covered
Agriculture, Conservation
and Open Space Element
Agriculture
(Optional)
Define policy for the protection of significant
natural resources, providing the setting or
context for urban land use development and
incorporated City areas.
Conservation
Open Space
Fringe and Urban Area
Land Use Element
Land Use Provides for the types, density or intensity,
design and distribution of existing and potential
City areas.
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Arroyo Grande
GP Elements
Required GP
Elements Examples of Topics Covered
Circulation/Transportation
Element
Circulation Identifies the street pattern and other
circulation infrastructure and transportation
systems needed to support the uses identified
Land Use Element.
Housing Element Housing Identifies and provides an analysis of existing
and projected housing needs, an evaluation of
housing constraints, a statement of goals,
policies, quantifiable objectives and financial
resources, and scheduled programs for the
preservation, improvement, and development
of housing.
Safety Element Safety Provides for the protection of lives and property
from the adverse effects of natural and man-
caused hazards.
Noise Element Noise Identifies the sources and outlines policy to
protect land uses against adverse noise levels
associated with necessary circulation and
related activity.
Economic Development
Element
Economic
Development
(Optional)
Defines the objectives, policies and proposals
for improved employment, business retention
and expansion, and fiscal growth of the
community.
Park and Recreation
Element
Parks and
Recreation
(Optional)
Outlines these public facilities and services
desired to support the City and area residents,
businesses, and visitors’ leisure-time activities.
The City’s last comprehensive update of the General Plan was completed in October 2001.
Updates to the Housing Element and Circulation Element occurred in 2021. An environmental
justice element will be drafted and adopted as part of the City’s comprehensive general plan
update that is currently underway. The following is a list of updates to the General Plan since the
last comprehensive update was adopted:
Amendment No. Date Type Project
GPA 02-001 November 2003 Land Use Map Parkside Residences
GPA 02-002 June 2003 Land Use Map Berry Gardens Subarea 2
GPA 03-001 April 2003 Land Use Map Village Core Extension
GPA 03-002 September 2003 Land Use Map Agriculture Designations
GPA 03-003 March 2004 AG/C/OS Conversion of Prime Ag
Land, Farmworker
Housing, and Ag
Conservation Easements
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Amendment No. Date Type Project
GPA 04-002 August 2004 Land Use Map Noyes Road Properties
GPA 04-003 March 2005 Housing Element Housing Element Update
GPA 06-001 August 2006 Land Use Map Castillo Del Mar
GPA 06-002 November 2006 Circ & Parks and
Rec Elements
Bike and Pedestrian Plan
GPA 06-003 November 2007 Land Use Map S. Elm Multi-Family
Designation
GPA 06-004 February 2007 Land Use Map Sunset Drive
GPA 07-001 June 2007 AG/C/OS Creek Protection Policies
GPA 07-002 November 2007 Housing Element Affordable Housing
Requirements
GPA 09-001 September 2009 Land Use Map 2009 Land Use Map
Cleanup
GPA 09-001B October 2009 Land Use Map Pearwood Annexation
GPA 11-002 October 2013 Housing Element 2007-15 Housing
Element
GPA 12-002 July 2012 Circulation
Element
Bicycle and Trails Master
Plan
GPA 12-003 October 2012 Economic
Development
2012 Economic
Development Element
GPA 14-001 March 2014 Land Use Map Heights at Vista Del Mar
Annexation
GPA 14-002 October 2015 Land Use Element Courtland/Grand
GPA 14-003 March 2016 Housing Element 2014-19 Housing
Element
GPA 15-001 January 2017 AG/C/OS Creek
Map
Land Use Map
E. Cherry Avenue Specific
Plan
None of the City’s individual Elements were updated in 2024; however, the City continued the
effort to comprehensively update the City’s General Plan. Since the General Plan has not been
updated since 2001, all elements are in need of an update, with the exception of the Housing
Element, which was updated in 2021 accordance with State law. The update will consist of the
following components:
1) Development and implementation of a well-defined, inclusive, and robust public
outreach strategy, including policies that promote inclusive outreach to diverse
communities contained in the City’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Policy;
2) Comprehensive update of existing General Plan Elements (except Housing Element);
3) Creation of an Environmental Justice Element;
4) An update to the Climate Action Plan;
5) Development of objective design standards and an overlay district for the East Grand
Avenue corridor; and
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6) Development Code update
On March 28, 2023, the City entered into an agreement with Mintier Harnish, a land use and
planning consultant, to assist City staff with the Update. Building off work done in 2023, City staff
and its consultant published the Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook in February 2024. This
workbook documents the current state of the community, analyzes existing conditions and
identifies key trends that will guide the General Plan Update. A community workshop was also
held in February 2024 to obtain public input on the developm ent of a vision statement and
guiding principles for the project. This led to the adoption of a vision statement and guiding
principles by City Council on August 13, 2024. An online land use alternatives survey was made
available in November 2024. The survey results were used to inform the four land use alternatives
that will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in Spring 2025.
Land Use Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Land Use Element occurred in 20 24.
Circulation Element (Adopted June 2021)
No text amendments to the Circulation Element occurred in 2024.
Housing Element (Adopted January 2021)
No text amendments to the Housing Element occurred in 2024.
Housing data is compiled in a worksheet provided by HCD to report the number of units that
were entitled, permitted, and/or finaled in 2024. This worksheet is submitted to HCD along with
the Annual Report. The data in Table 1 was extracted from the HCD worksheet and compares the
number of units permitted in 2024 with 2023.
Table 1: Entitled, Permitted, & Finaled Units – 2023 vs. 2024
Income Level Entitled Permitted Finaled
2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024
Very Low 0 0 0 0 0 0
Low 1 0 9 75 7 7
Moderate 0 0 8 13 7 6
Above
Moderate 14 5 15 7 2 10
Total 15 5 32 95 16 23
The year 2024 was the fifth year of the 6th cycle for purposes of reporting progress towards the
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The City’s adopted Housing Element projected the
construction of 236 ADUs during the planning period to meet the RHNA. A total of 26 permits
were issued for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2024, which nearly meets the annual target of
30, established by the Housing Element. The issuance of the building permits for the 62
affordable units at 700 Oak Park Blvd. helped the City meet its allocation of low income units for
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the planning period. Table 2 reflects the progress made towards meeting the city’s RHNA for each
income category.
Table 2: Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
RHNA Income
Category
2020-2028
RHNA
2020-2023
Progress
2024
Progress
2020-2024
Progress
Remaining
Allocation
Very Low
Deed
Restricted 170
0 0
0 170 Non-Deed
Restricted 0 0
Low
Deed
Restricted 107
20 62 82
0* Non-Deed
Restricted 15 13 28
Moderate
Deed
Restricted 124
0 0 0
96 Non-Deed
Restricted 15 13 28
Above
Moderate 291 136 7 143 148
Total 692 186 95 281 414
* 110 low-income units have been permitted during the planning period, which exceeds the allocation
for the planning period.
**Progress is measured by units that were issued a building permit
Agriculture, Conservation, and Open Space Element (Adopted October 2001,
Amended June 2007)
No text amendments to the Agriculture, Conservation, and Open Space Element occurred in
2024.
Safety Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Safety Element occurred in 2024.
Noise Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Noise Element occurred in 2024.
Economic Development Element (Adopted October 2012)
No text amendments to the Economic Development Element occurred in 2024.
Parks and Recreation Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text or map amendments to the Parks and Recreation Element occurred in 20 24.
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Section 2 – Summary of Activity – 2024
The City of Arroyo Grande policies and programs identified in the General Plan include tools
already in place and used on a day-to-day basis in the City. Some of the various tools available to
further the City’s goals and objectives include the City Council’s annual goals and priorities,
Budget/Capital Improvement Program, Specific Plans and Master Plans of Development, Zoning
and Subdivision Regulations, CDBG Funds, etc.
Planning Commission
The City of Arroyo Grande Planning Commission is designated as the "Planning Agency", as
authorized by Section 65100 of the Government Code. The Commission has the discretionary and
advisory responsibilities that are authorized by Chapters 2.18, 16.04, and 16.08 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code.
During 2024, the Planning Commission took action on the following applications:
Five (5) Conditional Use Permits;
Two (2) Time Extensions;
Two (2) Lot Line Adjustments;
Two (2) Tentative Parcel Maps
One (1) Tentative Tract Map
One (1) Planned Sign Program; and
Five (5) Development Code Amendments.
Building and Life Safety Division
The City’s Building and Life Safety Division reviews project plans, issues permits, and provides
inspection services for compliance with California's building, fire, mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, energy, and disabled access codes, as well as City ordinances.
In 2024, the Building Division received 652 building permit applications and issued 569 building
permits. During the past year, City building inspectors made 2,108 construction and safety-
related inspections associated with building permit activity. The Building Division finaled and
completed 366 building permits in the same period.
Engineering Division
The City’s Engineering Division ensures all construction in the public right-of-way related to land
development entitlements comply with adopted codes and engineering standards. Additionally,
the Engineering Division, in partnership with the Public Works Department, is responsible for
coordinating the implementation of the City’s Stormwater Management Program.
In 2024, the Engineering Division received 222 applications for encroachment permits, 9 grading
permit applications, and 65 stormwater permit applications for a total of 296 permit applications
received. Major work efforts in the Engineering Division include the Traffic Way Bridge
replacement project and the Active Transportation Plan.
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Planning Division
The Planning Division assists the community, the City Council, and the Planning Commission in
preparing for the City's future growth and development, as well as reviews current development
plans for consistency with local ordinances. The Planning Division administers the Development
Code and deals with transportation, housing, community facilities, public safety, open space,
design, and the use of land.
The Planning Division provides support staff to the Planning Commission, Architectural Review
Committee, and Downtown Parking Advisory Board. Administrative functions include the
scheduling of meetings, preparation of agendas, posting of hearing notices, and preparation of
minutes.
The Planning Division provides land use analysis, environmental review as required under the
California Environmental Quality Act, and prepares staff reports for the aforementioned
Commissions and Committees, including the City Council. In 2024, the Planning Division received
48 applications for various land use entitlements (permits), including, land divisions, Conditional
Use Permits, Minor Use Permits, and Sign permits. In 2024, the Planning Division’s major work
effort was related to the comprehensive General Plan Update project. Other work items include:
Development of the Active Transportation Plan;
Adoption of ordinances to implement Housing Element programs related to by-right
residential development consistent with AB 1397 and state density bonus law;
Update of the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance;
Community Service Grant Program;
Community Development Block Grant Program;
Participation in the Regional Housing Action Team working group.
General Plan Policies and Programs
Community Development Department staff is currently working on a number of items specifically
related to the General Plan, as referenced above. Prioritized work efforts for the General Plan
include the continuation of the comprehensive General Plan Update.
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Appendix A – Housing Summary
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JurisdictionArroyo GrandeANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTNote: "+" indicates an optional fieldReporting Year2024(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period6th Cycle01/01/2021 - 12/31/2028Date Application SubmittedTotal Approved Units by ProjectTotal Disapproved Units by ProjectStreamlining234678 9Prior APN+Current APN Street AddressProject Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking IDUnit Category(SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)TenureR=RenterO=OwnerDate Application Submitted(see instructions)Very Low-Income Deed RestrictedVery Low-Income Non Deed RestrictedLow-Income Deed RestrictedLow-Income Non Deed RestrictedModerate-Income Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Non Deed RestrictedAboveModerate-IncomeTotal PROPOSED Units by ProjectTotal APPROVED Units by projectTotal DISAPPROVED Units by ProjectPlease select state streamlining provision/s the application was submitted pursuant to.Did the housing development application seek incentives or concessions pursuant to Government Code section 65915?Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below00 0 9 0 719 35 0 0006-097-001867 Castillo Del MarARC24-002SFD O1/5/20241 1 NONE No007-032-003216 Cobble Creek WayARC24-004SFD O4/3/20241 1 NONE No006-097-015 457 Del Mar ARC24-010 SFD O7/23/20241 1 NONE No006-097-020 451 Del Sur ARC24-012 SFD O11/12/20241 1 NONE No006-097-016 460 Del Sur ARC24-013 SFD O12/4/20241 1 NONE No007-491-020 145 Bridge St PPR24-008 SFA R7/17/20241 1 NONE No007-780-023478 Rosemary LaneBLD24-000041ADU R1/25/20241 1 NONE No006-441-001585 Halcyon Rd BLD24-000062ADU R2/7/20241 1 NONE No077-191-004 1075 Maple St BLD24-000083 ADU R2/23/20241 1 NONE No077-204-027332 S Halcyon RdBLD24-0000922 to 4 R4/22/20244 4 NONE No077-204-027314 S Halcyon RdBLD24-0000962 to 4 R4/23/20242 2 NONE No077-204-027312 S Halcyon RdBLD24-0001602 to 4 R4/2/20243 3 NONE No006-077-007 861 Turquoise BLD24-000168 ADU R4/7/20241 1 NONE No077-102-011 362 N Elm St BLD24-000180 ADU R4/15/20241 1 NONE No007-211-012182 Tally Ho Rd BLD24-000196ADU R4/24/20241 1 NONE No007-018-004435 Mercedes LnBLD24-000198ADU R4/26/20241 1 NONE No007-871-020 257 La Cresta BLD24-000206 ADU R4/29/20241 1 NONE No006-097-001867 Castillo Del MarBLD24-000227SFD O5/10/20241 1 NONE No006-165-002617 Cornwall AveBLD24-000240ADU R5/16/20241 1 NONE No077-302-012565 Gaynfair TerraceBLD24-000253ADU R5/24/20241 1 NONE No007-561-006 501 Allen St BLD24-000268 ADU R6/4/20241 1 NONE No006-381-004594 Newman Dr BLD24-000281ADU R6/11/20241 1 NONE No006-097-006779 Castillo Del MarBLD24-000321SFD O6/28/20241 1 NONE No007-032-003216 Cobble Creek WayBLD24-000364SFD O7/19/20241 1 NONE No007-565-018 307 Noguera Pl BLD24-000500 ADU R9/30/20241 1 NONE No077-361-034575 Carmella LnBLD24-000522ADU R10/14/20241 1 NONE No077-192-058 365 Walnut St BLD24-000529 ADU R10/17/20241 1 NONE No007-491-023 121 Nelson St BLD24-000531 ADU R10/17/20241 1 NONE No077-021-0061450 Newport AveBLD24-000630ADU R12/11/20241 1 NONE No0000Table ACells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas51Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density BoApplica10Housing Development Applications Submitted$77$&+0(17Page 101 of 330
Table A22356Prior APN+Current APN Street AddressProject Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking IDUnit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)TenureR=RenterO=OwnerVery Low- Income Deed RestrictedVery Low- Income Non Deed RestrictedLow- Income Deed RestrictedLow- Income Non Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Non Deed RestrictedAboveModerate-IncomeEntitlementDate Approved# of Units issued EntitlementsSummary Row: Start Data Entry Below0000005 5006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar ARC24-002 SFD O1 1/23/2024 1007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way ARC24-004 SFD O1 5/7/20241006-097-020 451 Del Sur ARC24-012 SFD O1 12/20/2024 1006-097-015 457 Del Mar ARC24-010 SFD O1 8/20/2024 1077-011-010 700 Oak Park Blvd. BLD22-000631 5+ R0077-264-001 691 Lancaster Dr BLD22-000644 ADU R0007-186-042 269 Larchmont Dr BLD23-000104 ADU R0077-361-004 520 Carmella Dr BLD23-000443 ADU R0077-341-014 375 Ledo Pl BLD23-000648 ADU R0007-553-020 400 Allen St BLD22-000541 ADU R0007-783-067 685 Via Bandolero BLD23-000706 ADU R0006-097-018 485 Del Sur BLD23-000732 SFD O0077-051-001 296 Hillcrest Dr BLD23-000758 ADU R0007-544-016 326 S Mason St BLD23-000759 ADU R0077-192-023 1055 Ash St BLD23-000779 ADU R0007-553-025 325 E Cherry Ave BLD23-000780 ADU R0007-780-023 478 Rosemary Ln BLD24-000041 ADU R0006-441-001 585 Halcyon Rd BLD24-000062 ADU R0077-191-004 1075 Maple St BLD24-000083 ADU R0077-204-027 312 S Halcyon Rd BLD24-000160 2 to 4 R0006-077-007 861 Turquoise Dr BLD24-000168 ADU R0077-102-011 362 N Elm St BLD24-000180 ADU R0007-211-012 182 Tally Ho Rd BLD24-000196 ADU R0007-018-004 435 Mercedes Ln BLD24-000198 ADU R0007-871-020 257 La Cresta Dr BLD24-000206 ADU R0006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar BLD24-000227 SFD O0006-165-002 617 Cornwall Ave BLD24-000240 ADU R0077-302-012 565 Gaynfair Terr BLD24-000253 ADU R0007-561-006 501 Allen St BLD24-000268 ADU R0006-381-004 594 Newman Dr BLD24-000281 ADU R0007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way BLD24-000364 SFD O0007-565-018 307 Noguera Pl BLD24-000500 ADU R0077-361-034 575 Carmella Dr BLD24-000522 ADU R0077-192-058 365 Walnut St BLD24-000529 ADU R0007-491-023 121 Nelson St BLD24-000531 ADU R0006-154-032 718 Cornwall Ave BLD22-000677 SFD O0006-154-044 720 Cornwall Ave BLD22-000678 SFD O0007-019-038 305 Rodeo Ct BLD22-000491 SFD O0077-201-009 912 Dodson Way BLD22-000414 ADU R0077-272-008 1147 Fair Oaks Ave BLD23-000007 ADU R0007-821-054 356 Oro Dr BLD23-000451 ADU R0077-231-002 1180 Linda Dr BLD23-000536 ADU R0007-019-041 345 Rodeo Ct BLD22-000306 SFD O0007-014-004 337 Mesquite Ln BLD21-000076 ADU R0006-097-007 759 Castillo Del Mar BLD23-000297 SFD O0077-353-010 926 Magnolia Dr BLD23-000430 ADU R0006-154-001 717 Bennett Ave BLD23-000722 ADU R0077-171-047 166 Pine St BLD23-000057 ADU R0077-371-043 631 Verde Pl BLD23-000640 ADU R014Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed UnitsProject Identifier Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed EntitlementPage 102 of 330
007-254-063 582 Paseo St BLD22-000450 SFD O0007-185-020 208 Larchmont Dr BLD22-000637 SFD O0007-491-020145 Bridge St PPR24-008 SFD R1 7/17/2024 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000Page 103 of 330
Table A2Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units89Current APN Street AddressProject Name+Very Low- Income Deed RestrictedVery Low- Income Non Deed RestrictedLow- Income Deed RestrictedLow- Income Non Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Non Deed RestrictedAboveModerate-IncomeBuilding Permits Date Issued# of Units Issued Building Permits 0 0 62 13 0 13 7 95006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar0007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way0006-097-020 451 Del Sur0006-097-015 457 Del Mar0077-011-010 700 Oak Park Blvd. 62 1 10/4/2024 63077-264-001 691 Lancaster Dr12/9/20241007-186-042 269 Larchmont Dr1 4/11/2024 1077-361-004 520 Carmella Dr1 1/11/2024 1077-341-014 375 Ledo Pl11/8/20241007-553-020 400 Allen St14/4/20241007-783-067 685 Via Bandolero12/5/20241006-097-018 485 Del Sur1 3/19/2024 1077-051-001 296 Hillcrest Dr1 3/13/2024 1007-544-016 326 S Mason St12/1/20241077-192-023 1055 Ash St12/8/20241007-553-025 325 E Cherry Ave1 6/25/2024 1007-780-023 478 Rosemary Ln1 7/29/2024 1006-441-001 585 Halcyon Rd1 4/12/2024 1077-191-004 1075 Maple St1 9/27/2024 1077-204-027 312 S Halcyon Rd3 9/12/2024 3006-077-007 861 Turquoise Dr1 6/13/2024 1077-102-011 362 N Elm St1 5/22/2024 1007-211-012 182 Tally Ho Rd16/3/20241007-018-004 435 Mercedes Ln18/8/20241007-871-020 257 La Cresta Dr1 10/3/2024 1006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar1 8/12/2024 1006-165-002 617 Cornwall Ave1 9/18/2024 1077-302-012 565 Gaynfair Terr1 9/27/2024 1007-561-006 501 Allen St1 8/16/2024 1006-381-004 594 Newman Dr19/3/20241007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way1 11/18/2024 1007-565-018 307 Noguera Pl1 12/9/2024 17Project Identifier Affordability by Household Incomes - Building PermitsPage 104 of 330
077-361-034 575 Carmella Dr1 12/20/2024 1077-192-058 365 Walnut St112/30/20241007-491-023 121 Nelson St111/21/20241006-154-032 718 Cornwall Ave0006-154-044 720 Cornwall Ave0007-019-038 305 Rodeo Ct0077-201-009 912 Dodson Way0077-272-008 1147 Fair Oaks Ave0007-821-054 356 Oro Dr0077-231-002 1180 Linda Dr0007-019-041 345 Rodeo Ct0007-014-004 337 Mesquite Ln0006-097-007 759 Castillo Del Mar0077-353-010 926 Magnolia Dr0006-154-001 717 Bennett Ave0077-171-047 166 Pine St0077-371-043 631 Verde Pl0007-254-063 582 Paseo St0007-185-020 208 Larchmont Dr0007-491-020145 Bridge St000000000000000000000000000000000000Page 105 of 330
Table A2Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units11 12Current APN Street AddressProject Name+Very Low- Income Deed RestrictedVery Low- Income Non Deed RestrictedLow- Income Deed RestrictedLow- Income Non Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Deed RestrictedModerate- Income Non Deed RestrictedAboveModerate-IncomeCertificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness (see instructions) Date Issued# of Units issued Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness0 0070 6 10 23006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar0007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way0006-097-020 451 Del Sur0006-097-015 457 Del Mar0077-011-010 700 Oak Park Blvd.0077-264-001 691 Lancaster Dr0007-186-042 269 Larchmont Dr0077-361-004 520 Carmella Dr1 10/14/2024 1077-341-014 375 Ledo Pl0007-553-020 400 Allen St0007-783-067 685 Via Bandolero1 10/14/2024 1006-097-018 485 Del Sur0077-051-001 296 Hillcrest Dr0007-544-016 326 S Mason St0077-192-023 1055 Ash St0007-553-025 325 E Cherry Ave0007-780-023 478 Rosemary Ln0006-441-001 585 Halcyon Rd1 10/16/2024 1077-191-004 1075 Maple St1 12/11/2024 1077-204-027 312 S Halcyon Rd0006-077-007 861 Turquoise Dr0077-102-011 362 N Elm St0007-211-012 182 Tally Ho Rd0007-018-004 435 Mercedes Ln0007-871-020 257 La Cresta Dr0006-097-001 867 Castillo Del Mar0006-165-002 617 Cornwall Ave0077-302-012 565 Gaynfair Terr0007-561-006 501 Allen St0006-381-004 594 Newman Dr0007-032-003 216 Cobble Creek Way0Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy10Project IdentifierPage 106 of 330
007-565-018 307 Noguera Pl0077-361-034 575 Carmella Dr0077-192-058 365 Walnut St0007-491-023 121 Nelson St0006-154-032 718 Cornwall Ave2 1/16/2024 2006-154-044 720 Cornwall Ave2 1/16/2024 2007-019-038 305 Rodeo Ct1 2/2/2024 1077-201-009 912 Dodson Way1 4/8/2024 1077-272-008 1147 Fair Oaks Ave1 4/25/2024 1007-821-054 356 Oro Dr1 5/2/2024 1077-231-002 1180 Linda Dr1 5/24/2024 1007-019-041 345 Rodeo Ct2 5/31/2024 2007-014-004 337 Mesquite Ln1 8/9/2024 1006-097-007 759 Castillo Del Mar1 8/16/2024 1077-353-010 926 Magnolia Dr1 9/9/2024 1006-154-001 717 Bennett Ave1 10/2/2024 1077-171-047 166 Pine St1 10/3/2024 1077-371-043 631 Verde Pl1 10/9/2024 1007-254-063 582 Paseo St1 10/11/2024 1007-185-020 208 Larchmont Dr1 12/20/2024 1007-491-020145 Bridge St000000000000000000000000000000000Page 107 of 330
JurisdictionArroyo GrandeANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTReporting Year2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period6th Cycle01/01/2021 - 12/31/20281Projection Period34RHNA Allocation by Income LevelProjection Period - 01/01/2019-12/31/20202021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total Units to Date (all years)Total Remaining RHNA by Income LevelDeed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted 20 - - - 62 - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - 6 9 13 - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - 7 8 13 - - - - - Above Moderate 291 103 14 4 15 7 - - - - - 143 148 692 123 14 17 32 95 - - - - - 281 414 567Extremely low-Income Need2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total Units to DateTotal Units Remaining 85 - - - - - - - - - - 85 VLI Deed RestrictedVLI Non Deed RestrictedPlease note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at apr@hcd.ca.gov. 96 - This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs. 28 Moderate 170 107 124 Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 110 2Table BRegional Housing Needs Allocation ProgressPermitted Units Issued by Affordability 170 - Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.Total RHNATotal UnitsIncome LevelVery LowLowExtremely Low-Income Units*Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).*Extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten. Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.Page 108 of 330
JurisdictionArroyo GrandeANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTReporting Year2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period6th Cycle01/01/2021 - 12/31/2028Date of RezoneRezone Type24567 9 10 11APN Street AddressProject Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+Date of RezoneVery Low-IncomeLow-IncomeModerate-IncomeAbove Moderate-IncomeRezone Type Parcel Size(Acres)General Plan DesignationZoningMinimum Density Allowed Maximum Density AllowedRealistic CapacityVacant/NonvacantDescription of Existing UsesNote: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasSummary Row: Start Data Entry Below83Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income CategorySites Description1Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss LawTable CPage 109 of 330
JurisdictionArroyo GrandeReporting Year2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)123 4Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program ImplementationA.1-1: To comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 1397, the Development Code shall be amended to allow Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 077-011-010, 077-204-028, 077-211-022, and 077-221-031 in the land inventory in this sixth-round Housing Element to be developed for residential use by-right, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65583.2(c). Development Code amendmentAmend zoning by December 31, 2023This program was completed on August 27, 2024 when City Council adopted Ordinance No. 732 allowing by-right residential development in accordance with Government Code Section 65583.2(c). Development of the ordinance was done in consultation with HCD staff. Furthermore, an entitlement for 63 units was approved for APNs 077-011-010 was approved in 2021. Building permit BLD22-000631 was issued on 10/4/2024 for this project. ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element ImplementationHousing Programs Progress Report Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.Table DProgram Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583Page 110 of 330
A.1-2: The City shall amend the Development Code to revise the requirements for the Traffic Way Mixed-Use District to remove the limitation of only live-work residential uses. A mix of residential use types shall be allowed consistent with all the mixed-use zoning districts (except the Industrial Mixed-Use District). The Development Code shall also be amended to allow residential projects at densities up to 20 units per acre in the Traffic Way Mixed-Use District.Development Code amendmentWithin three years of Housing Element adoptionThis effort will be incorporated into the current comprehensive general plan update and subsequent development code update. Page 111 of 330
A.1-3:To mitigate the loss of affordable housing units, new housing developments shall be required to replace affordable housing units lost due to new development. In accordance with 65583.2 subdivision (g), the City also will require replacement housing units subject to the requirements of Government Code, section 65915, subdivision (c)(3) on sites identified in the sites inventory when any new development (residential, mixed-use or non-residential) occurs on a site that has been occupied by or restricted for the use of lower-income households at any time during the previous five years. Maintain affordable housing stock in accordance with Government Code. Ongoing, the replacement requirement will be implemented immediately and applied as applications on identified sites are received and processed, 2020–2028 The City maintains an inventory of affordable units, which is referenced when new applications propose to demolish existing units to ensure compliance with this Program and state law. Page 112 of 330
A.2-1: The City shall continue to encourage and publicize on the City’s website the accessory dwelling program to increase public awareness, including a flowchart to aid in the application process. The City will also amend the accessory dwelling unit regulations in the Development Code for consistency with updates to state law. In addition, as part of the ordinance update, the City will evaluate ADU requirements related to off-street parking, lot coverage and open space, setbacks, maximum size and height and passageways, entrances and orientation; and adjust them as feasible to be more permissive than what is required by state law. The City will evaluate and adopt pre-approved accessory dwelling unit plans to streamline the approval process and lower development costs for applicants. Expected outcome is continued consistent production of accessory dwelling units as an affordable housing alternative.Amend Development Code by May 31, 2021 and if needed later in the planning period to address any new updates to state law, and enforce state law until the zoning is updated. Assess ADU approval progress by the end of 2022 and every two years thereafter, and conduct additional outreach and amend the housing element after that if ADU numbers are not tracking with projections in Chapter 4 of the Housing Element.Pre-designed plans are approved are available to the public and were used for the issuance of 9 building permits in 2024. The City's website has been updated to reflect the update and informational materials are available to the public. ADU Ordinance amendments adopted by City Council on March 26, 2024 and December 10, 2024 to bring the City's ordinance into compliance with State law. The City also partnered with SmartShare Housing Solutions to host two free community workshops to educate residents about ADUs and publicize the City's pre-designed ADU plans. Page 113 of 330
A.2-2: To further encourage ADU creation, the City shall establish an amnesty program in compliance with Senate Bill 13 to facilitate the process of bringing unpermitted ADUs into compliance with local regulations including the building code by owners of this type of unit. Senate Bill 13 requires under certain circumstances specified by state law, that enforcement of violations related to unpermitted ADUs be delayed for 5 years if correcting the violations are not necessary to protect health and safety. The City program would consider reductions in fees associated with necessary upgrades to bring the unit up to code along with providing information and staff assistance with the steps in the process to bring the unit up to code.Expected outcome is adding accessory dwelling units to the City’s housing stock as unpermitted units become legal.Develop and put amnesty program into place by May 31, 2022.Although a separate amnesty program for ADUs has not been adopted, staff makes every effort to assist property owners with legalizing unpermitted ADUs and thus this program is currently being implemented. Additionally, the City most recently updated its ADU ordinance in response to new legislation that became effective on January 1, 2025. The adopted ordinance is currently under review and pending certification by HCD.Page 114 of 330
A.3-1: The City shall amend the Municipal Code to encourage the development of affordable housing projects, including expedited permitting, providing financial assistance through the City’s In-Lieu Affordable Housing Fund, requiring lot consolidation, and providing greater flexibility in development standards.Additional affordable unitsWithin five years of Housing Element adoptionCity staff regularly informs applicants of available funding from the City's affordable housing trust fund to support the creation of affordable housing. Affordable Housing Trust funds were allocated to the affordable housing project approved at APN 077-011-010. Staff will pursue completion of this program during 2025.A.3-2:The City shall amend the Development Code to provide additional incentives specifically for extremely low-income housing projects. Incentives may include flexible standards for on- and off-site improvements, such as reduced parking requirements, reduced curb, gutter, and sidewalk requirements; reduced or deferred water and/or sewer connection fees; development review and permit streamlining procedures; or financial incentives and assistance.Draft program or ordinance to incentivize and/or streamline permitting and procedures for extremely low-income housing developmentsAmend Development Code by 2022The City has implemented a policy to comply with SB 937 which allows developers to delay payment of certain impact fees until final occupancy. The City also adopted an ordinance in 2022 to allow tiny homes on wheels as an allowed housing type. Purchasing and installing a tiny home on wheels is a lower cost option than a traditional build ADU.Page 115 of 330
A.3-3: The City shall consider a program to waive, reduce or defer impact fees for ADUs and projects with deed-restricted affordable units. Consider and potentially establish a fee waiver or reduction for ADUs and affordable unitsAmend Fees by December 31, 2021In 2022, City Council adopted a program that waives permit fees and utility connection fees in exchange for reserving ADUs for lower income households. This is done through the recordation of a deed restriction and requires affordability for a term of 7 years for units that are rented to very-low income households and 10 years for units rented to low income households.A.10-1: To facilitate affordable housing, the City shall comply with State Density Bonus Law. The City shall update Development Code Chapter 16.82 to comply with current state density bonus law. The City will continue to update Chapter 16.82 on an ongoing basis to comply with any future updates to State Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915 et seq.), as well as evaluate proposed Development Code amendments to assess whether they pose any constraints to developer utilization of density bonuses. City-initiated Development Code amendmentsAmend Development Code Chapter 16.82 to comply with Government Code Section 65915 et seq. – Within 1 year of Housing Element adoption; Assess Development Code Amendments - OngoingOn August 27, 2024 the City Council of Arroyo Grande adopted Ordinance No. 732 which adopts state density bonus law in the development code by reference.Page 116 of 330
A.10-2: To encourage higher densities and reduce constraints to multifamily housing production, the City shall amend the Development Code to allow densities up to 20 du/ac in the OMU District and up to 25 du/ac in the FOMU and GMU districts for 100% multifamily housing projects with a Minor-Use Permit (MUP) subject to design review through the Architectural Review Committee. Mixed-use projects will continue to have a maximum allowed density of 20 du/ac in OMU and 25 du/ac in FOMU and GMU.Remove barrier to construct affordable housingWithin 2 years of Housing Element adoptionNo amendments have been initiated, however, the comprehensive General Plan Update project that is underway includes a task that will develop a zoning overlay for these zoning districts to allow denser development to implement this program. A.12-1: The City shall continue to maintain its geographical information system (GIS) mapping and planning database inventory of vacant and underutilized “opportunity sites.”Maintain land availability inventory Ongoing The City is working with a consultant to create and maintain land inventory database. This program is ongoing. A-14.1: The City shall establish a program to assist first-time home buyers.Development of a first-time home buyers’ programWithin 2 years of Housing Element adoptionCreation of the program has not began. Page 117 of 330
B.2-1: The City may contract with the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, local non-profit organizations, or a regional monitoring agency for the monitoring of affordable units to ensure compliance with terms of development agreements and/or affordable housing agreements. Expected outcome is consistent monitoring of affordable units.OngoingThe City is pursuing agencies to assist with monitoring affordable housing units. Until a contract is in place, Community Development staff monitors the affordable housing inventory and assists with transfers of these properties. This program is ongoing. B.5-1: The City shall monitor the loss of permanent housing from vacation rentals and consider modifying the Development Code to adjust for this loss.Program to monitor vacation rentals OngoingCity Council adopted updates to the City's short term rental ordinance on October 11, 2022. The revised ordinance establishes a cap on the number of vacation rentals and increases the buffer distance between any two short term rentals. C.1-1: The City shall continue to allocate financial resources to augment extremely low, very low, and low-income housing development based on the financial projection of the In-Lieu Affordable Housing Fund.Funding to finance affordable housing During City budgeting cycleThe City allocated $1,078,370 to the affordable housing project under construction at 700 Oak Park Blvd, which is being developed by the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo. The City continues to collect in-lieu fees when applicable and maintains open communication with developers interested in building affordable housing units.Page 118 of 330
C.4-1: The City shall continue to meet with local non-profit and private developers semi-annually or more frequently if opportunities arise, to promote the extremely low, very low, and low-income housing programs and programs for special needs residents (including those who are homeless) outlined in the Housing Element. The City shall direct private housing developers to funding sources (such as federal and state housing grant fund programs and local housing trust funds) to promote affordable housing, as outlined in the policies of Goal C. Increased awareness of the City’s desire to provide affordable housing and to accommodate affordable housingTwice per yearStaff meets with the identified parties as time permits and whenever development opportunities arise.This program is ongoing.C.4-2: The City shall continue to participate in financial incentive programs established by the San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund, such as a revolving loan program.Leverage of financial resources to augment development of affordable housingOngoing The City participates whenever possible. This program is ongoing. D.1-1: The City shall encourage specific plans for land within its sphere of influence that include increased capacity for residential development.Possible increased land inventory to support affordable housingOngoing, as specific plans are approvedThe land use alternatives phase will contemplate potential annexations and development of specific plans in areas that are likely to develop. This program is ongoing. Page 119 of 330
D.1-2: The City shall review the parking standards for affordable and senior housing projects and reduce them to the greatest extent possible.Remove constraints associated with parking requirements for affordable and senior housing projectsReview parking standards by December 31, 2022; Revise parking standards in Development Code by December 31, 2023.No amendments have been initiated, but the City complies with parking maximum established by state law that apply to affordable housing projects. Additional analysis will be conducted during the comprehensive General Plan Update currently underway.E.1-1: The City shall evaluate and consider amending the inclusionary affordable housing requirements in the Development Code (Chapter 16.80) based on experience using the requirements in producing affordable units. In addition, the City shall continue to amend the in-lieu fee as needed and as called for in Chapter 16.80.Amendments to the inclusionary affordable housing requirements and inclusionary in-lieu feeWithin two years of Housing Element adoptionThe City's existing affordable housing in-lieu fee of 5% of a project's construction valuation is similar to other jurisdictions in San Luis Obispo County. Amendments will be considered on an annual basis. F.1-1: The City shall work with non-profit organizations to maintain a list of persons interested in development projects containing affordable housing. Agendas for all City meetings related to these projects shall be sent to persons on the list. The City shall also continue to post the agendas on the City’s website.Increased public awareness of affordable housing projects.OngoingAgendas for public hearings are posted at City Hall and on the City website in accordance with Government Code requirements. A list of interested parties has been established. Page 120 of 330
F.1-2: The City shall address and remove, replace or modify the use permit requirements for multifamily development in multifamily zones to promote certainty in the approval process, increase objectivity and address the CUP and MUP requirements as a constraint. Remove barrier to construct affordable housing Within two years of Housing Element adoptionNo amendments have been initiated. The comprehensive General Plan Update currently underway includes a task to develop objective design standards that will increase the objectivity and certainty in the approval process.F.1-3: Establish a written policy or procedure and other guidance as appropriate to specify the SB 35 (2017) streamlining approval process and standards for eligible projects, as set forth under California Government Code, Section 65913.4.Remove barriers to construct affordable housing 12/1/2021This guidance is currently being drafted and will be posted on the City's website upon completion. F.1-4: Conduct a comprehensive review of the Development Code and the General Plan and replace any subjective standards that may apply to housing projects with objective design standards in compliance with applicable State law. This will include revising the findings for design review to be objective.Streamline review process and remove barriers to construct affordable housing12/1/2025No amendments have been initiated, however, objective design standards will be developed as part of the comprehensive General Plan Update currently underway.Page 121 of 330
F.1-5: The City will establish a written process to comply with Senate Bill 1087 and identify ways to move forward with improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure as needed in order to maintain sufficient infrastructure and capacity to serve the City’s housing need. This will include working on planning, funding and construction of infrastructure.Maintain sufficient water and wastewater infrastructure and capacityAssess annuallyThe City's Utilities Division of the Public Works Department uses an on-call consultant to perform modeling of the water and wastewater system to ensure sufficient capacity is available for affordable housing projects. This program is ongoing. G.1-1: The City shall continue to coordinate with the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority to maintain and expand Section 8 rental housing assistance to qualified households.Continued affordable housing Ongoing, when eligibleThe City issued permits for an affordable housing development proposed by the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority consistent with this program. Future opportunities for partnership will be evaluated as potential projects arise. G.1-2: The City shall develop a program to offer housing developers an alternative to meet affordable housing requirements by contributing some “sweat equity” on projects where existing housing units will be rehabilitated or conserved as affordable, pursuant to the City’s Affordable Housing Program.Conservation and rehabilitation of existing housing stockWithin two years of Housing Element adoptionThis program has not yet implemented. Page 122 of 330
G.2-1: The City shall continue to consider abatement of unsafe or unsanitary structures, including buildings or rooms inappropriately used for housing contrary to adopted health and safety codes. Where feasible, the City will encourage rehabilitation and allow reasonable notice and time to correct deficiencies. Conservation of existing housing stock OngoingCode enforcement staff ensure housing units are maintained in accordance with applicable building codes. H.1-1: The City will monitor the list of all dwellings in Arroyo Grande that are subsidized by government funding or low-income housing developed through local regulations or incentives. The list will include, at least, the number of units, the type of government program, and the date on which the units are at risk to convert to market-rate dwellings. No units have been identified as at risk of converting to market rate within 10 years of the beginning of the sixth-round Housing Element planning period. Preservation of existing affordable unitsOngoing communication with owners, service providers, and eligible potential purchasers; work with owners of deed-restricted units on an ongoing basis – in particular at the time of change of ownership.City staff maintains a list of affordable housing units, applicable deed restrictions, and occupancy agreements for the subject properties. It also provides assistance when refinancing or transfers of these properties is requested. This program is ongoing. Page 123 of 330
I.1-1: The City shall continue to promote housing opportunities for seniors and other special needs groups by identifying sites suitable for senior and transitional housing and considering other incentives to promote senior and transitional housing. Single-room occupancy units (SROs) shall be added to the use tables in the Development Code as allowed in all mixed-use zoning districts with a CUP. SROs shall be allowed in the MFVH zoning district with an MUP.Increased housing opportunities for seniors and other special needs groupsIdentifying sites - Ongoing; Development Code Amendments – Within two years of Housing Element adoptionNo amendments have been initiated regarding SROs as a land use allowed with a minor use permit. This update will be included in the comprehensive General Plan Update currenty underway.I.5-1: To encourage farmworker housing, the City will amend the zoning ordinance to identify farmworker housing as a residential use in the use tables. The City Zoning Ordinance will be amended to ensure that permit processing procedures for farmworker housing do not conflict with Health and Safety Code, Section 17021.5 and Section 17021.6.Increased housing opportunities for farmworkersWithin two years of Housing Element adoptionThese code amendments have not been initiated. Page 124 of 330
I.5-2: Revise the definition of family in the Development Code to comply with state law.Clarify state compliant definition of familyWithin two years of Housing Element adoptionThe Development Code definition has been analyzed and determined to be in compliance with state law. J.1-1: The City shall continue to participate in the South San Luis Obispo County working group cooperating with other cities, the county, and other agencies in the development of programs aimed at providing homeless shelters and related services.Continued cooperation in providing homeless shelter and servicesOngoingAn ordinance was adopted which expands the zoning districts where emergency shelters are allowed by-right. The City is considering regulations for establishment of safe parking programs for the unhoused. This program is ongoing. J.2-1: The City shall consider implementing an overnight parking program, or a similar program, for the homeless in appropriate zoning districts.Provide approved parking locations for the homeless to sleepWithin two years of Housing Element adoption The City is considering regulations for establishment of safe parking programs for the unhoused. This program is ongoing. Page 125 of 330
J.2-2: Per AB 2162, the City will review its Development Code to ensure compliance with AB 2162 related to allowing supportive housing. The Development Code will be reviewed to assess whether supportive housing is allowed without discretionary review in all zoning districts that allow multifamily housing or mixed-use development, including nonresidential zoning districts, as applicable. Allow supportive housing per state lawReview Development Code by 2021. Make revisions by 2022.This program has not yet implemented. J.2-3: As set forth in AB 101 (2019), the City will review its Development Code and make revisions, if necessary, to allow low-barrier navigation centers for the homeless pursuant to Government Code Sections 65660–65668.Allow low-barrier navigation centers for homeless per state lawReview Development Code by 2021. Make revisions by 2022This program has not yet implemented. K.1-1: The City shall explore models to encourage the creation of housing for persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities. Increased access to housing and housing resources for disabled persons, including information and services available for developmentally disabled personsEstablish a model program within two years of Housing Element adoptionThis program has not yet implemented. Page 126 of 330
K.2-1: The City shall create a policy or amend the Development Code to provide persons with disabilities seeking equal access to housing an opportunity to request reasonable accommodation in the application of City building and zoning laws. Greater accessibility for disabled persons accommodated through the design review process for discretionary residential projectsWithin one year of Housing Element adoptionThis program has not yet implemented. L.1-1: The City shall continue working to implement water conservation incentive programs, including the Plumbing Retrofit Program, and energy conservation programs, such as those described by San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch and others, as applicable.Reduce usage of water and electrical resourcesOngoingThe City participates in a "Cash for Grass" program to reduce water used for irrigation. An ordinance prohibiting the installation of irrigated turf in front yards of new single family residential and commercial projects was adopted in 2023. Other opportunities implement water conservation measures are ongoing. L.1-2: Consistent with Measure E-5 of the City’s Climate Action Plan, the City shall establish a program to allow residential projects to receive minor exceptions if they meet 25 percent of items on the Tier 1 list of the California Green Building Code (Title 24) or 15 percent of items on the Tier 2 list of that code.Encourage energy efficiency in new residential buildingsEstablish program within two years of Housing Element adoptionThis program has not yet implemented. Page 127 of 330
M.1-1: The City will continue to promote the enforcement of policies of the State Fair Employment and Housing Commission and shall resolve housing discrimination complaints through assistance from HUD, and/or local, regional private fair-housing organizations. The City will develop a fair-housing program to implement San Luis Obispo County’s Urban County Team’s fair-housing program, “Fair Housing Analysis of Impediments,” and prepare a brochure that promotes equal housing opportunities and addresses discrimination. Dissemination of information through the City.Ongoing; Brochure available within one year of Housing Element adoption, strategy to implement Urban County Team fair housing program within one year of County Fair Housing Plan adoption.The City's website included information regarding Fair Housing Law on the Community Development webpage. The City investigates complaints when they are submitted. This program is ongoing. M.1-2: Arroyo Grande will develop a plan to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH). Dissemination of information at the City Hall front counter, education at City Council meetings.Create plan by January 2022 and implement on an ongoing basis.This program has not yet implemented. Page 128 of 330
N-1.1: Prior to any public hearing where the City is considering amending or updating its Housing Element or housing policies, the City will notify all local housing organizations, as well as social service agencies, and post notices at locations frequented by the public.Provide information about housing programsOngoingNotification is given to all local housing organizations in accordance with this program. The identified organizations have been notified about the General Plan update and encouraged to participate. This program is ongoing Page 129 of 330