IMPLEMENTATION

STRATEGIES

Affordable Housing

GLENN COUNTY

GENERAL PLAN

2007 - 2027

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS, PRIORITIES AND FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN:

CDI-49

Prepare a five-year land use plan update which will set aside sufficient land area within urban limit lines to meet future residential needs through 2008, and to allow sufficient land choice and inhibit inflated land values due to potential monopoly of growth areas.

 

Implements policy:            CDP-93

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Planning Commission

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

CDI-50

Include in this General Plan and the accompanying Capital Improvements Program and Impact Mitigation Fee Program the identification of infrastructure and service limitations that inhibit housing development and identify programs and resources to address short-term and long-term needs.

 

Glenn County will pursue programs and resources during the planning period to facilitate development for a variety of housing types, including multifamily and housing for lower and moderate income needs. 

 

Implements policies:         CDP-94, CDP-96, CDP-102, CDI-53, CDI-54, CDI-55

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2005

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Human Resource Agency – Community Action Division, Glenn County Planning Commission

Funding Source:                 General Fund, CDBG

Partners:                               Continuum of Care Partners

 

CDI-51         

Amend the Glenn County Zoning Code to allow emergency shelters and transitional housing as conditional uses in zones applied to sites designated for residential, commercial and public uses. 

 

                        The standardized conditions under which emergency shelters and transitional housing will be approved include the following:

  • The site is located within reasonable access to public agencies and transportation services
  • Public services and facilities are available to the site
  • Uniform Housing Code standards for space requirements are met
  • Reduced parking standards will apply

 

Implements policies:         CDP-92, CDP-108, CDP-109

Priority:                                2

Year:                                     2006

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Planning Commission

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

CDI-52         

Develop and maintain an inventory of land within the unincorporated area and analyze that land for potential housing sites.  If appropriate sites are identified, the County will approach developers and funding agencies to facilitate development of the sites with assisted housing. 

 

Implements policy:            CDP-109

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Planning Division

Funding Source:                 General Fund, CDBG Technical Assistance grant

Where previous implementation measures have been deleted numbers have remained the same to coordinate with the rest of the General Plan.

 

CDI-53         

Apply for CDBG PTA funds to complete a Needs Analysis for the development of a Housing Continuum of Care Plan to work with homeless services, resident homeless and housing provider organizations in each county; research and design a long-term strategy to end chronic homelessness in Glenn County; work with existing housing coalitions in Glenn County, develop a local and regional Continuum of Care Plan; enhance and stabilize the homeless service and housing providers in the County.

 

Implements policy:            CDP-108, CDP-109, CDI-51, CDI-52           

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 General Fund, CDBG Technical Assistance grant

 

CDI-54         

Identify land suitable and where infrastructure is available to facilitate the development of housing for lower income households, including “R-M” (Multi-Family) Zoning in stride with the County’s share of the regional housing need. The County plans to rezone property in Hamilton City to “R-M” (Multi-Family) (17+ acres) within the Hamilton City Community Services District where sewer and water are available.

 

Implements policy:            CDP-108, CDP-109

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Planning Division, Glenn County,

                                              Technical Advisory Committee,

                                              Glenn County Planning Commission

Numerical Objective:        A minimum of 150 units

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

CDI-55         

Redesignate and rezone parcels in Hamilton City to “R-M”, properties (17+ acres) that are adjacent to the Hamilton City Community Services District and that would have to be annexed into the Community Services District where water and sewer are available. This would facilitate the development of a minimum of 150 higher density units located where infrastructure is adequate. This would occur during the current planning period

 

Implements policy:            CDP-108, CDP-109, CDI-54

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Planning Division, Glenn County

                                              Technical Advisory Committee, Glenn County

                                              Planning Commission

Numerical Objective:        A minimum of 150 units

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

CDI-56         

Review County policies related to housing conservation and adopt new policies and procedures as necessary.  This will include, but not be limited to, apartment and mobile home park conversions, rental housing, etc.

 

Implements policies:         CDP-99, CDP-100

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

CDI-57         

Work with and assist those developers who are willing to provide low and moderate-income housing by taking all necessary and proper actions to expedite processing and approvals for such projects, such as prompt completion of staff reports and scheduling of hearings, providing needed information, and assistance with the application process for State and/or federal housing assistance programs. 

                       

Through communication and correspondence with legislators, support State and Federal actions that create a positive, stable climate for housing production.

 

Implements policies:         CDP-87, CDP-88, CDP-89, CDP-92, CDP-96

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Planning Division

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

CDI-58         

Support the continued implementation of the Section 8 Existing rent subsidy program, which provides rent subsidies directly to participants' landlords, and support attempts to secure additional funding for expanded programs.

 

Implements policy:            CDP-108

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 US Department of Housing and Urban  Development

                                              State Department of Housing and Community Development

 

CDI-59         

Encourage nonprofit sponsors to make application for HUD Section 202 allocations for construction of rental housing for senior citizens and the handicapped by assisting sponsors in locating appropriate sites, and considering the use of CDBG funds, redevelopment funds, and/or other available resources to either write down the cost of the site or fund infrastructure improvements. Take all actions necessary and proper to expedite processing and approval of such projects.   

 

Implements policies:         CDP-92, CDP-96, CDP-108, CDP-109

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Planning Division,

                                              Glenn County Board of Supervisors,

                                              nonprofit sponsors such as CHIP

Funding Source:                 CDBG funds

 

CDI-60         

Implement the density bonus requirements in State law. Government Code Section 65915 provides that a local government shall grant a density bonus of at least 25 percent, and an additional incentive, or financially equivalent incentive(s), to a developer of a housing development agreeing to construct at least:

  • 20% of the units for lower-income households; or
  • 10% of the units for very low-income households; or
  • 50% of the units for senior citizens.

 

Implements policies:         CDP-89, CDP-92, CDP-96, CDP-110

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Planning Division

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Board of Supervisors,

                                              Glenn County Planning Commission

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

The Density Bonus approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 7, 2003, is attached as Appendix K.

 

CDI-61         

Continue to investigate ways to encourage urban infill.  Current development policies are analyzed in this General Plan update and programs are formulated for providing incentives such as permitting higher densities under certain conditions, permitting mixed uses in certain locations, expediting processing of site plans, redevelopment, etc. 

 

Implements policies:         CDP-91, CDP-92, CDP-94, CDP-96, CDP-101, CDP-102

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Planning Division

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Board of Supervisors,

                                              Glenn County Planning Commission

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

CDI-62         

Designate the Glenn County Community Action Division as the local referral agency to direct residents with discrimination complaints to the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing.  Publicize this service through the local media, schools, libraries, the post office, and local housing advocacy groups.

 

Fair Housing Materials will be mailed on October 1, 2003, to be posted in Orland City Hall, Willows City Hall, city and county libraries and post offices, local media, real estate offices, County Departments, School Districts, Community Services Districts and the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Office in Chico. The Fair Housing Materials are attached as Appendix “L”.

 

Implements policy:            CDP-105

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Planning Division

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

CDI-63

Apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for housing rehabilitation in target areas in the communities of Artois, North East Willows, Elk Creek and Butte City.  These efforts will be closely coordinated with the County's representative at the State Department of Housing and Community Development.  Include room additions for severely overcrowded owner households in the housing rehabilitation program.

 

Implements policies:         CDP-97, CDP-102, CDP-103, CDP-104, CDP-108

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 General Fund

 

CDI-64         

Apply for funds and assist individuals in applying for funds through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Eligible uses of HOME funds include tenant based rental assistance; housing rehabilitation; first-time homebuyers projects; rental new construction and preservation projects.

 

Implements policies:         CDP-97, CDP-103, CDP-104, CDP-108

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)

 

CDI-65         

Encourage developers to make application for Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) 502 Interest Subsidy programs and work with and assist those developers.  Take all necessary and proper actions to expedite processing and approvals for such projects. 

 

Implements policies:         CDP-88, CDP-92, CDP-96, CDP-108, CDP-109

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Planning Division,

                                              Glenn County Planning Commission,

                                              Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 Farmers Home Administration

 

CDI-66         

Encourage developers to make application for FmHA 515 loans to subsidize the construction of rental housing for low- and moderate-income families and elderly persons, and work with and assist those developers.  Take all necessary and proper actions to expedite processing and approvals of such projects.

 

Implements policies:         CDP-88, CDP-92, CDP-96, CDP-108, CDP-109

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Planning Division,

                                              Glenn County Planning Commission,

                                              Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 USDA Farmers Home Administration

 

CDI-67         

Make application to the State of California to fund housing under the HCD Farm Worker Housing Grant Program (FWHG) for low-income agricultural/farm housing; worker renters and owners and the Office of Migrant Services (OMS) grant for temporary housing and support services to migrant families.

 

Once funds are received, Glenn County will assist in the development of housing and services for farmworkers. 

 

Implements policies:         CDP-88, CDP-108, CDP-109

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 State Department of Housing and Community Development

 

CDI-68         

Assist developers in making application for the Multi-Family Housing Program which provides low interest, deferred payment loans for new construction of rental units affordable to low-income households.  Work with and assist those developers, and take all necessary and proper actions to expedite processing and approvals for such projects. Support development applications and provide environmental review documents at no cost.

 

Implements policies:         CDP-88, CDP-108, CDP-109

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agencies:    Glenn County Planning Division,

                                              Glenn County Planning Commission,

                                              Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 California Housing Finance Agency

Partners:                               Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) – Chico Office,

                                              City of Orland,

                                              City of Willows,

                                              North Valley Catholic Social Services

 

Glenn County will continue to provide assistance and support applications for the Multi-Family Housing Program.

 

CDI-69         

Make application, or encourage nonprofit sponsors to make application, for FmHA 514/516 allocations for rentals which provide a combination of grants and loans to finance the construction of Migrant Farm Worker Rental Housing. Identify and support non-profits with applications and assistance in the development of farmworker housing.

 

Annually review opportunities to provide Migrant Farm Worker Rental Housing.

 

Implements policies:         CDP-88, CDP-108, CDP-109

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 USDA Farmers Home Administration

Partners:                               Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) – Chico Office,

                                              City of Orland,

                                              City of Willows,

                                              North Valley Catholic Social Services

 

 Continue existing partnerships and stay open to new partnerships.

 

CDI-70         

Construct or work with special districts to assure the construction of necessary infrastructure to allow for construction of all housing types, including higher-density multi-family housing.  Assistance to special districts shall include provision for needed capital projects in the County's Capital Improvements Plan, provision of technical assistance with applications for State and/or federal funding, and assistance with required fee studies for implementation of mitigation fees for capital facilities.

 

The County will continue to strongly pursue funding and submit applications annually.

 

Implements policies:         CDP-89, CDP-91, CDP-94, CDP-102

Priority:                                1

Year:                                     2004 and ongoing

Lead Agency:                      Glenn County Public Works Department

Coordinating Agency:       Glenn County Board of Supervisors

Funding Source:                 Special assessments, user fees, CDBG funds, Planning and Technical Assistance grants

Partners:                               Artois Community Services District (Water only)

Butte City Community Services District (Water only)

Elk Creek Community Services District (Water only)

Hamilton City Community Services District (Sewer only)

Northeast Willows Community Services District (Sewer only)

Glenn County will apply for Planning and Technical Assistance grants on behalf of Special Districts to provide expansion of infrastructure.