4.1. Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Titles 16 and 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to enact definitions and development standards applicable to lot splits and second dwelling units in single-family residential zones allowed as a result of Senate Bill 9, and finding of CEQA exemption.
I am requesting that the Planning Commission have a discussion regarding the use of SB9 as an additional tool to allow for increased home ownership and increase affordable housing opportunities in Orange. I would like the Commission to consider the following best practices to help increase parcel eligibility, coordinate municipal services, and help empower homeowners to utilize the full extent of the law, enabling SB 9 to more widely catalyze new housing.
1. Provide residents with access to eligible parcel information, easy-to-read checklists, and clear information on project timelines, which would greatly assist homeowners in building a new unit or splitting a lot under HOME Act.
2. Empower homeowners and small developers by adopting best practices from ADUs and SB 9 adoption ordinance, including such successful policies and programs such as San José’s pre-approved housing designs and same-day permitting approvals.
3.Explore directly financing some SB 9 projects to focus on affordability, as the city of Pasadena has done through their ADU construction loan program. Oakland’s nonprofit-driven Keys to Equity program provides a model for assisting low- to moderate-income homeowners with ADU construction as well.
4. Increase the maximum square footage and height allowed to make projects more feasible.
The City of Orange needs as many tools as possible to increase affordable housing in the city. SB9 can be one of these tools if supported with a city ordinance that encourages its use. Thank you.
I am requesting that the Planning Commission have a discussion regarding the use of SB9 as an additional tool to allow for increased home ownership and increase affordable housing opportunities in Orange. I would like the Commission to consider the following best practices to help increase parcel eligibility, coordinate municipal services, and help empower homeowners to utilize the full extent of the law, enabling SB 9 to more widely catalyze new housing.
1. Provide residents with access to eligible parcel information, easy-to-read checklists, and clear information on project timelines, which would greatly assist homeowners in building a new unit or splitting a lot under HOME Act.
2. Empower homeowners and small developers by adopting best practices from ADUs and SB 9 adoption ordinance, including such successful policies and programs such as San José’s pre-approved housing designs and same-day permitting approvals.
3.Explore directly financing some SB 9 projects to focus on affordability, as the city of Pasadena has done through their ADU construction loan program. Oakland’s nonprofit-driven Keys to Equity program provides a model for assisting low- to moderate-income homeowners with ADU construction as well.
4. Increase the maximum square footage and height allowed to make projects more feasible.
The City of Orange needs as many tools as possible to increase affordable housing in the city. SB9 can be one of these tools if supported with a city ordinance that encourages its use. Thank you.