This article may be known and be cited as the “Residential Growth Management Program Ordinance” of the city.

(Ord. 2081-C-S, passed 3-25-14; Am. Ord. 2172-C-S, passed 10-8-19)

   The following are the purposes and goals of this article:

   (A)   To implement Measure “U” (a 1998 voter advisory initiative) through these procedures in order to regulate the rate of residential growth within the city.

   (B)   To implement the city’s General Plan.

   (C)   To help ensure that the city’s infrastructure, public facilities, and ability to provide services keep pace with the demands created by new residential development.

   (D)   To ensure that the city meets it Regional Allocation of Housing Needs (RHNA) determined by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).

(Ord. 2081-C-S, passed 3-25-14; Am. Ord. 2172-C-S, passed 10-8-19)

   In January of each year, the Community Development Department shall document the number of residential building permits issued in the preceding year. If the total number of permits issued in the preceding year provides for the contraction of 500 or more residential units (whether comprised of single-family structures, multi-family structures, or both), the Community Development Department shall develop and promulgate a growth metering process and guidelines which shall be reviewed and recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by City Council. Unless and until the process and guidelines described herein are approved by the City Council, the city shall not, in any single calendar year, issue building permits to allow construction of more than 600 residential units during such years (whether comprised of single-family structures, multi-family structures, or both). Residential units that are part of an affordable housing project containing 100% low, very low, or senior designated affordable housing units are exempt from this count.

(Ord. 2081-C-S, passed 3-25-14; Am. Ord. 2172-C-S, passed 10-8-19)

   The growth metering process and guidelines promulgated and approved pursuant to § 9-5.4003 above may be amended by the City Council from time to time, as deemed necessary for the above purposes.

(Ord. 2081-C-S, passed 3-25-14; Am. Ord. 2172-C-S, passed 10-8-19)