614.03: ELIGIBILITY FOR BY-RIGHT APPROVAL:

The following uses are eligible for by-right approval:

A. Projects that satisfy the criteria outlined in subparagraphs (1) and (2) below:

1. Are located on sites listed as lower-income sites in the adopted housing element site inventory pursuant to Government Code

Section 65583.2 subdivision (c) that are shown to have been either:

a. vacant and listed in two prior housing element site inventories, or

b. non-vacant and listed in a previous housing element site inventory; and,

2. Twenty percent of the total number of housing units in the project are proposed to be available to lower-income households at

affordable rent or affordable housing cost, as applicable.

B. Permanent supportive housing as defined in Government Code Section 65660 that meets all of the requirements of Government Code Sections 65660 et seq.

C. Low barrier navigation centers as defined in Government Code Section 65660 that meets all of the requirements of Government Code Sections 65660 et seq.

D. One hundred percent affordable projects located on land that was owned by an independent institution of higher education or religious institution as described in Government Code Section 65913.16.

E. Other projects eligible under State law for by-right approval. (Ord. 1928, 2-3-2026)