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Housing Element Update

Documents

The Documents page is where we will post all published Housing Element products and deliverables. We will update this page continually as documents related to this project are released.

2023-2021 Housing Element Certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development

On September 25, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) found the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law. Use the buttons below to download the final certified Housing Element, as well as HCD's finding letter. 

Housing Element and Public Health, Safety and Noise Elements Adopted!

On May 9, 2023, the City Council adopted the Housing Element and Public Health, Safety, and Noise Element Updates.

Use the buttons below to download the documents.

HCD Comments on the Adopted Housing Element

On July 10, 2023, following 60-day review of the Adopted Housing Element, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a comment letter outlining the remaining revisions that are needed to achieve compliance with State law. In July 2023, the Project Team revised the Housing Element accordingly and met with HCD staff on August 22, 2023, to review the proposed changes. Following this meeting, the City posted the Housing Element (showing track changes) to the Project website for one-week prior to resubmitting the revised document for final review and certification. Comments on the draft will be taken through August 29, 2023.  

Please use the buttons below to view and download the comment letter and revised Housing Element.

Public Hearing Draft
Public Health, Safety, and Noise Element

The Public Health, Safety, and Noise Element describes the natural and manmade hazards that could impact people and property in the City. The overall goal of the Safety Element is to reduce the potential short and long-term risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fires, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, climate change, and other hazards.

Click the button below to download the latest draft of the Public Health, Safety, and Noise Element. 

Public Hearing Draft Housing Element Available Now!

The City has revised the Housing Element to respond to a second round of comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Please use the button below to download the revised document.  

The City has also provided a document identifying the City's response to each of HCD's comments. Click the button below to download. 

Revised HCD Review Draft Housing Element Available Now!

The City has revised the Housing Element to respond to comments from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Please use the button below to download the revised document. 

Following a required 7-day review period, the City will submit the revised draft to HCD for a second required review. HCD will have 60-days to complete their review. Following HCD review, the City will submit the document to the Planning Commission for recommendation and to the City Council to consider adoption.  

The City has also provided a document identifying the City's response to each of HCD's comments. Click the button below to download. 

Public Review Draft Safety Element Available Now!

Click the button below to download the Public Review Draft Safety Element. To send comments, please use the green “Comments” button on the right side of the page. Comments will be take through October 10, 2022. 

Public Review Draft Housing Element

The Public Review Draft is available for download below. Public comments on the draft were taken from June 29 to July 30, 2022. 

Newsletter #1

Newsletter #1 describes what a housing element is, how and why it is being updated, the project schedule, and how to get involved in the update process.

Click here or click the image to download a copy.

Para el boletín en español, haga clic aquí.

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Questions? Contact Us:

Aaron Hecock, Senior Planner
(707) 339-2952
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