Specified housing projects were subject to the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and Conditional Use requirements for housing developments on large lots outside of Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District.

Exempting under certain conditions specified housing projects from Section 311 procedures in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies and removing the Conditional Use requirement for housing developments on large lots outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District.

This ordinance aims to encourage housing production in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies by streamlining the approval process for certain housing projects.

Called for to expedite housing development in areas with high density of vulnerable populations by alleviating procedural hurdles; intended to foster public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code Section 302.

The ordinance was considered by the Land Use and Transportation Committee and was CONTINUED AS AMENDED to the meeting on January 22, 2024.

The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act and consistency with the General Plan, along with the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, serve as accountability measures.