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Home My WebLink About04-102RESOLUTION OF THE BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDA"TE WHEREAS, the County of Butte has prepared a Housing Element Update that addresses the County's horlsing needs and obligations through June 30, 2008. The Draft Housing Element Update was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on January 6, 2004, and revisions to the Housing Elell~ent Update were submitted to HCD on April 22, 2004; and WHEREAS, the Housing Element Update has been prepared in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 65583 of the State Govcrnmcnt Code regarding the contents of a Housing Elcmcnt; and WHEREAS, an assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints rclc~-alit to the meeting ofthcsc needs was prepared; and WHEREAS, a statement ofthc County's goals, quanliGed objectives and policies relative to Il]allllCnanCC, pi'CSeI"V allOll, llllpl'OVC111CI1t i117d dCVCIOpIllenl OT hOUSing waS prepared; and WHEREAS, a program which sets forth a Iive-year schedule of actions that the County is Underla~~ing OI' InlenC~S l0 llndel'ta~~C l0 1mp~e171Cnt lhC pO~1C1CS al]CI aC~lleVe lf1C goals and ObJCCL1VGS Of ll7C HOllsing E~Cment 1112~0Ug11 the adm1111SU"aU011 Of land USe alld deVe~Opmenl Controls, pl'UV1510n Ol rCgLllalol"y COI1CeSSlonS and 111CC;ntIVCS, and the Ullhlatlon Of appl'OpllalC Federal, State, and local financing alld subsidy programs was prepared; and WHEREAS, adoption of the Housing Element Update is consistent with the provision of the State Govcrnmcnt Code Section 65300 et al regarding the adoption of a General Plan and its associated elements; and WHEREAS, implementation of the proposed General Plan Amendment to adopt the Housing Elcmcnt Update is consistent with the provisions of Section 65300.5 of the State Government Code regarding internal consistency; and WHEREAS, the proposed Housing Element Update and the associated General Plan Amendment have been processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 65585 of the State Government Code with regards to allowing for State review of the Housing Element Update. The First Draft of the Housing Element Update was sent to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on January 6, 2004, and comments were received back from HCD on February 11, 2004. The County amended the Housing Element Update to respond to issues raised by HCD, and revisions were submitted to HCD o~1 April 22, 2004. HCD has concluded that the County's Housing Element Update is substantially in compliance with State law and is ready for certification by the State. A final document, which incorporated staf~l's amendments in response to HCD's comments was prepared for consideration by the County ol~ Butte Planning Conunission and Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 655850(1) of the State Government Code, the County has amended the Background report and Policy Document of the Housing Element Update to respond to comments ii-om HCD to ensure substantial compliance with Article 10.C~ o[~ Ch. 3 of Di~~. l of Title 7 of the Government Code (Housing Elements) of the State Government Code, and the State has concluded that the County's Housing Element Update substantially complies with the State's requirements for I-lousing Elements, and that the State is prepared to certify the County's Housing Element Update as being compliant with State law; and WHEREAS, the Housing Element Update complies with the requirements of the State GoVet"Illllent COde Seellon8 G59I5 alld 65917 I"egarding the pl'OV1S1onS OI del1Slly bonLlSeS and other incentives I'or lower income housing. NOW, "1"HEREFORE, BE 1"I~ RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors flocs hereby amend its General Plan for the adoption of the Housing Element Update, as set forth in Exhibits A-1 (Housing Element) and A-2 (Initial Study). PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte, State of California, on the 8`~' day of June, 2004 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Houx, Josiassen, Yamaguchi and Chair Heeler \OLS. None ABSENT: None NO"1 VO`I"WG: None -~, ', ;` ,' ~!, R.J. BEELER, CHAIRMAN Butte County Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Paul Mchltosh, Chief Administrative Officer And Clerl< of the Board ~ _; . , ~" Attachments: Exhibit A, Exhibit B EY,fiIG~T _.1! -- BUTTE COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE BACKGROUND REPORT MAY 25, 2004 J. Laurence Mintier & Associates Vernazza Wolfe Associates, Inc. Chapter 4: I lousing CHAPTER 4: HOUSING Tnt~l_L or Co~~rcnl~rs ~1.2 \I?h;US :~SSI:SSi\Il?i\'1' .........................................................................................................................................i { IC)USINCI 5 iOL I< ~\NI) DIITU)(iRi1I'HIC hIZOI'1LIi ........................................................................... .............................. Denxl~rcrhlric crlnl Eurpluvln~ltt C hcu•uclrristics crlxl 7~rc'llcls ................................................. ..............................? Populatiol>,'Denlographie Trends and Employment Characteristics and "f rends .............................. ................................. i Potential Population Change and Job Growth hnpacts on Housing Nccd ........................................ ............................... 1D //(11l.Illl~ti (-11[!/YIC'(C'I'LI'll C'J' UN(1 1~1'C'/ICLS' ...................................................................................... ............................ 1l/ II(1lISIIIL~ IIIVCntUf}"Slll)I)ly' ......................................... _............. ................................ ............................... I (1 Vacancy Rates .................................................................................................................................. ............................... I I Ocercrowdcd I lousine .........._ ..................................................................................................._.... ............................... I Househnlds Ulerpay'ing fur I lousin~~ ............................................................................................... ............................._ I Housing ~\Clbrdability .................... ~............................................................................................... ............................... Id Huusims ('onditions _. _ ..................................._.. 19 Growth in hlanufacuucd flousina .................................................................................................... ...............................30 l ll)usING Nt:LUS .......................................................................................................................... ...........................?U Rc~~icutcrl f irir .S'hcrre :'Illorcriion Erulucriiuu ........................................................................... ............................ 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I lonlcless Pcrsons ............................................................................................................................ ............................... 3 Patplc Il ith Uisabiliucs .........................._........._........_.................._...._...._..........._..................... .._..........--....._.--... ?-I Senior Households ........................................................................................................................... ...............................?G L:u'ec {iouscholds ....................................................................................................................._...._ ..............................?S Percale-Headed I louseholds ............................................................................................................. ............................_. ~~ r,n'In,1Ul'kcI's.__.._..._............_ .................................._..........................._...................................... .............................. 3S -1.3 IZ l: SO U KC 1'. I ti V I'; N'1'O Rl' ................................................................................................................................311 i\Vr\IL;\IiILI ll OP L.\NU AN'U S![IC\'ICIiS ................................................................................................. ................. j1) .Slll'1'('1' U~ ,'1 1'Url(l i71C' L(fll(l .................................................................................................................. ................. 1 1~ Description OI Criteria For Identilying liousin~* 5itcs .............._..............................._............_.._............ .................. O Im'cntory of V~lcant and Lhulerdcyclopcd Sitcs .......................................................................................... ................... ;D "total Residential I Iolding Capacity I~s. Projected Nccds by I lousing Typc and huonu (Troup .................. ................... -I I Luucl:Il•uiluhlc' fbr- O!hc'r 7~111c's u/ l/oresiu, uncl Shc'11c'r .................................................................. ..................1 Manulacturcd liousing ................................................................................................................................. ................... -t~ Transitional Housing and Gncrgcncy Sheltcrs ............................................................................................ ................... -Ii F:umavrkcr housims ................._..._..._._....................._..._................_..................._......_...._......._.......... ..._.............. -}6 Second Units ......... ..................................................................................................................................... ...................-I6 Sites Suitable for Ralclclopmcnt for Residential Use .................................................._.................._._...... .................. -1h .~1 clc'c/lrcrc'l' (l,l hllilll C' 1'(1C'lllll c'.S, .S c'1'1'!CC'.S, ctllCl /Il,ll'UA'!1'!IC'tfll'C ........................................................ ..... .................-{% RUads ..................................................................................................._......_........................._...._.._...._... ............_..... -17 I'arl:s ............................................................................................................................................................ ................... ~ti Lall' Catforcentclri ........................................._............_........._................................_............... ti Fire .............................................................................._...._........... ......_.........._.........__................._....... ................... -}9 Schools ......................................................................................................................................................... ................... -1~) Stone Urainaec ................................................................._..........__......._..... _......................... ..... -__...... i0 Water ...........~....._ .......................... ........................................................................................................... ................... iU Sclver ........................................................................................................................................................... ................... > I Illlratih'Llellll'e FIIliI17Clll!_' ............................................................................................................................... ................... J~ Sll llllllarV .....................`............................................................................._....__........._.............................. ................... l i INVIiNTUkl' O1~ LocnL, S rnTt.~ ANU I't':Dt~.RAL HOUSING nNU I'INANC'INC; PItOGR:AMS .......................... .................J3 711e /I(Jrl.1'lll ~r :I1I t11 (11'111' (J~ /31l1 k' '(1711!/1' ............... . ~ 1 I~trllc Cutrnll' Uc/~cu•tmc°n1 uJ~L3ehcn-Tarot Ilccrl!/t SE,IRCII Pru~runr ............................................. ......_..._..-- ?-t Butte Cutlntu //ousinS Rehcrhililnlinll Pr'ogr-crul ....................................................................--_...... ........._..._. jd Butte County Housing Element I May 2~, 20O1 l3acl:ground Report Chapter 4: I loosing Conrutlmitt',•iclinn A~c'nc.v a/~I3uue Collnh" ..................................................._._.._......_............... .....................?=1 : 1.5'.SLSIC'CI IIUILSIII~ ~'I'lIIC'C'L5' .................................................................__........................................ ..................... )) I'7/IlC~l I7~ P!"l11r/"C IIIIA' .................._......................................................._........................................... .....................) 1 Ill"t'.S['1'1'lll,~' fl1-IZ1.Ck l~l111.S ............................................................................................._................ ..................... )~> 4.-1 CONS"TRAIN"1'S .AND INCEN"I'IVF.S .......................................................................................... .....................57 NOTIfN"l~I,~L CONS"rRnINTS "r0 THF: DI~:VI?LOI'MI{N~r OI~ I IUUSItiG .............._._..........,........................... ......._..._._.,..i7 I'fNClIIIU~ (iU 1'['/'11111 Clll (.U11.5'11'Ct1111.5'._ ..........................................._.._.._........................................ .................._.?i Land Use Controls ........................................................................................................................_......... .......................>7 Parkine Suuldards .........................................................._........................................................................ ....................._ 61 Secondary U\5clling Unit Policirs._ ..............................................................._....................................... .......................61 SIIC Dc\ clohnlcnt Standards ..................................._......_ ................................................................... .... ..._.. .._ 6Z GroSVlh Controls/Grow'th MAl1i1Cl'Illy11L ............................................................................_........._.......... ....................... O~ Processing and Permit Procedtu"la .................._....................................................................................... ........_.........._ 6; Ohen Shacc and Park Kequircmcnts ..................................................................._........._. .................... .....,................. b5 Inclusionary Keyuiremenls ............................................................................................................._....... ....................... 6> l3uildin'_ Codes alld CIlIllrC l'llll'lll ........................................................................................................ _.. ....................... (>1 O17!O11 ~1tC II71hrU1'CIIICIII Rell llli'CI71CI115 ...._...._..._ ............._.................................................._............ ___.......... _......_ (t(~ ~V'all'rShell /11 l'a C~UIltilrallll ti ..................................................................................................................... .................... _. O' State ul California. Article ;4 .................._................................................................................._..._...... ....................... 6S Devclopnlcnt, Maintenance, anll Impro~~crocnl of Housing for Persons with llisabilities ....................... ........._...._...._ (iti Uthcr St,uuiards ...................................................................................................._.................................. ....................... b9 Local Gffurts to Rclnu\'c l3arricrs .............._..._........................................................................._..._....... ....................... 7U I'O1C'1711 C1~lUl1/1-CiCJ 1'C'I'11/11Clll CON.S/!'C1/111.5'_ ...................................................................................... ..................... 7I A\'a1IaI71lll}' OI I'lllAl7CIIlg ....................................................................._.......................................,.......... ....................... 71 Land Custs ........................................................._....................................................................._............. ....................... 72 UC\'l'1U171111'lll C UStS .................................................................................._.............................................. ....................._ 7? Dc\'clohmrnl Cost Trcnds ......................................._............................................................................... ....................... 72 Gnvirunnlcntal C'unstraints .................................................._................................................................... ....................... 7; I;NI{kGl' CUNSI:RV;ITION C)I'1'OR'rUNI'I'II[5 .......................................................................................... .....................74 4.S EVALUA"1'ION ............................................................................................................................... .....................75 RI ~ m5r OF [i:xisnu(~ II(n siNC~ I:I.l:~ti N r .......................................................................... _........ .....................7~ \~~H:AT ~~`;AS LI.;AItNLU I~KO~A1 1'111'. PRI~:~'IOUS I lOr'~SING LLII\11'Nr ....................................................... .....................7J LIST OF TAI3LF,S ~h:AIiLr: 4- I l 990 :ANU 2000 POI'UL:1l IUN AND I I(IUSL`IIOLD INPUfzV~InTION rOlz UNINCOIZI'Oltn rI`.I) I3lrr'rr: C~OUN'~rl'. I3Urll? COUNTI''r0'rAL, AND CnLIPURNIA ................................................................................................_..........~ TnliLf:4-? AGI: DISTR113UTION AND HOUSI{HOLD COMPOSITION FOR UNINCOIZI'OIZnTI'.D I3Uf"I'll CUUN'rV ;WI) CALIPORNIn, 2000 ................................................................................................................................................6 TAHL1:4-3 IN('OMI: DIS"fRIBUTION, l1NINCORI'ORn"rED [3UTTI~: COUNTI' AND CnLIFURNIA 1999 ..................................7 TA13L1:4-4 [IISTORICAL 1/NII'LOYMENT l3Y STANDARD INUUSTIZI' COUI~. [3UTT1: COUN"rY: 1953-2002 ..........................9 TAl1Lli 4-5 FORI',CAST LMPLOYh11iNr lil' STnNDnRD INUUS'fRl' CODI'. [3U~r'H'. COUN"r l': 1999-2006 .............................9 TA13Ll{ 4-6 HOUSING STUCK 13Y TYPE, AND VACANCY FOR UNINCORPOIZAT1iD Burry, CUUNTI` ANU CnLIEORNL~, 2000 ........................................................................................................................................................................... l 1 TA13Lt{ 4-7 VACANT UNITS IN UNINC(7RPORn1l~:D BU~I"rl? COUNTY AND CAI_IrOltNln, 2000 ........................................ 12 TAE3Ll{ 4-5 OVI:RCIZO~VDING 13Y TGNURI~: FOK LININCORPOIZATf:D BUT'I1: COUNTY" AND CALII~ORNIA 2000 .................12 T.vI3LG 4-9 UNINCOIZI'OlznTl{D BUT"r1i COUN'rl' I IOUSING COSTS nS n PLRCENTAGI{ OI' INC'OMI? 13Y TI',NUItt :.............. 13 Tnl)Lli 4- I 0 2003 BUT"I1? COUNTY Dl?PINITIONS OF HOUSING INCOME LIMITS ............................................................ ~ TARLI~. 4- I I BUTTIi COUNTY AAILITY TO PAY FOR HOUSING FOR VERY L.Ow-, L,Ow-, Mf~:DIAN- AND MUUIiRATI':- INC'OMI', HOUSI{fIOLDS ........................................................................................................................................ 16 T/v3Llt 4- l 2 Burrf: COUNTY Fnuz MAKIU?T RI:N r, 2003 ............................................................................................. l G TA13Ll14-13 APPORDAL3Ll? RIiNTS AND HOUSING PRICES AND INCOMES FOR SI[Ll[C'rl'D FAMIIJI[ti AND C)CCUI'A"rlONS, Burrf: COUNTY, 2003 ........................................................................................................................................ i 5 Butte County Flouring Element 2 May 2~, 2004 Background Report Chapter ~: Huu~ing Tnl3Ll:4-14 I~VI:RAGI{ nND MEDIAN SnLIC PRICES POR 1IOh91~;S IN BUT"I~I~: COUN"I~Y nND SIiLI{CTI:D l~Rl{nS, 2002 ...... 19 Tn13Ll', 4-1 J UNINCOIZI'ORnTED BUTTfi COUN'I~l' AND ~~nLIPORNIn-/1GE. OI~ FIOUSING STUCK, 2000 ......................... .. 19 T:AI31_f -l-I G L;~~iNCriizi~ritzn n~:n Bu~r~rl~. Crn_iN~rY RI~:GRiN'nL IIOI:SING NGI:DS Dl:~rhR~~nN,~~nr>N 13~~ iNCl~~~n 2UO1-2 00;1 ......................................................................................................................................................................... .. Z I TnRLP.4-I7 ~~OMYnRISON OF MOUSING UNIT PRODUC"IION 1~'ITrI BCAG~s PR<ril{CT~I(D IIUUSING Nlil',DS FUIt LNINCORI'l)R:~IED BUI~TI' COUNTY (?~)~)~-2005)~ .................................................................._...._.................. ..~~ TA13LI:4-I S DISnI3L1`.D POI'ULnlION' FIVE{ YisnlzS nNU ~LDlilz UNINCOIZI'OIZnTIiD I3UTTIi ~;OUN~I~Y, 2000. _.__........ ..2~ Tnl3i_t~_ 4-19 TYI'i~_s cm Dlsnlin.rnES PERSr)NS FivF: Yl~:nlzs nNn OLDhR UNINCORPORnTI?D BI~~rTF_ ~~OUNTI', 2000. ..2; T:vsu: ~3-2O Nunirielz cm St~:Nlolzs iN UNiNCrilzl>olz,~~rl~.D BuT~rl: C~~uNTti~ (2000} ...................................................... ..26 )'nIiLL ~-Z I UNINL'OIZI'OIZnTI:D BUTTfi COUNI~I', CORiI'nItISON OI' COST BURDENS lil" nGl, nNU TI_NUR1: (2000).... ..27 Tnl3LE ~}-22 UNINCOIZI'OKnTI?U BUT"11i COUN"I'Y UnCANT LnND INVI~:NTOR1' ........................................................... ..32 TAI3Ll~: ~-23 SUMMARY OF VnCnN"r LAND \VITIi RI{SIDI?N'I'InL LnND 1_lSf DI~:SIGN;A'I~IONS :ANU ZONINU ................... ..36 TnISLE 4-24 VnCANT LDR, MDR, nND 1{DR RI?SIDI{NTIAL DESIGNATIONS w'IT}I OTIILR ZONING .......................... ..37 Tnt3LE 4-2$ ~'I~HER DESIGNATIONS WITIf R-1, R-2, R-3, OR R-4 ZONING ................................................................. ..37 TAE3L1:4-26 MnMMUM /~LEOWnL3LE DENSITY POR RLSIDI:NTIAL LAND USI'. DI[SK~NATIONS nN0 ZONING DIS"~IZICl ~5 ......................................................................................................................................................................... .. 3 ~) T.-~lif.li -1-27 LsTlntn~rE ~>r RLaun:N°rlnL f IOLDING Cnrncn~v Fr~lz LnNn wall RLann~;N~nnl. LnND Use DI[SICiNnTIUNS nND ZONING DISTRIC'T'S BnSI':D ON DIiVISLOPA13Ll[ I~CREn(il[ nND OitiNI~:IZnL PLAN DI:i~SITII~:S.-~0 T!Al3Ll'; 4-28 INVENTORY OP SIT1~:S l1VAILnkSLE FOR l\FPURDAI3LI{ 1IOUSIN(i .............................................................. ..43 ~ AITLI~. -~-29 R![SIDI`.N'I InL DI~,Vf`LOI'iblGN~l~ POTI{N"I'IAI, f31' l\PFURD~A131Lf11' CATGGORl' ............................................ ..'~-} I~r11rLl~. -I-31) Izl{SIUI~:N'll~AL I IOLDIN(1 CAI'nC'1"I'Y l~Ni~LYSIS ........................................................................................ ...~~ TnlrLl~: ~-3 I ZONING URDINnNCI: RIiGULAT]ONS POR lJlzr~Uh LIVING ........................................................................ ...~C~ Tnf3Lli 4-32 RI?SIDI?N"flnL LAND USIi DESIGNn'fIONS IN THL BUTTE: COUNTY Cil':NIiRnL PLnN ................................. ..JB Tnf3Lli ~-33 BUTTI'. COUNTI' ZONING DISTRIC'I'5 ....................................................................................................... ..J9 TnliLl:4-34 nLLOwn13LE Rt~;su)ENTInL uses BUTTE. COUN~rY R-l, R-2, R-3, nNU R-4 z~>Nes ................................. ..60 Tn13LE 4-3J SITE DI{VIiLOI'MI?NT STANDARDS BUTTI COUNTY R-l, R-2, IZ-3, nND R-=~ ZONL:S ............................... ..63 Tnf3Lli ~-3G SCFIIiDULIi OI' R[{SIDI:NTInL hRUC'IiSSING TI>\11:5, BULTI'. O~OUNT1' ......................................................... ..64 TnRLE. 4-37 l1NNUnL PRICES nND SILI:S FOR N14W IIOMES, BUTTI~: COlIN1Y AND CALII~ORNL~ (1991 -2001 ) ............ ..73 T,viu~_ 4-35 nsslasnaEN~r Tn~ BuT~n: CrtuN~FY's 1993 FI<TUSING L'u~:Ml:N~r I'oucn[s ........_._ .................._...._.......... ..7~ TA13LG 4-39 nSSI~SSMI{NT OP BUTTI'. COUNTI' 1993 HOUSING LLV~:MF:NT I~TI'LIiMI?N"1'nllON PROGIL\MS ................... ..i{ I Boric County Housing Element 3 May 2>, 2OU4 Background Report C'haptcr ~: Housing 4.1 INTRODUCTION The Housing Elcmcnt Background Report chapter provides current (to ?003) information on household characteristics, housing needs, housing supply, land inventory for new development, housing programs, constraints, and incentives for new housing development. It also evaluates progress made since the last I-lousing Elcmcnt was adopted. Where available, population and housing projections arc provided as well. The Butte County Housing Element covers the unincorporated areas of Butte County. Thus, this 1-[Dosing Elcmcnt flocs not disc~iss the incorporated cities in Butte County (E3iggs, Chico, Gridley, Uruvillc, and Paradise). Wherever possible, information on the unincorporated area is reported. In those situations for which it is not possible to single out the unincorporated area, information for the entire county is shown. t3uttc County Housing Elcmcnt 4 M~~Y'~, ~~~~~`~ 13ackgrounti Rcpurt Chapter ~l: E lousing 4.2 NEEDS ASSESSMENT The purpose of this section is to present information on the population, employment, and hou~in~~ cunciitions for unincorporated Butte County. The main source of information is the 2000 Census. Other sources of information used to describe existing conditions in unincorporated Butte County include the Butte Couj~t>> Regional Housi~Ig Neccls Plus (prepared by Butte County Assoclat-on Of ~lOVCr11111CntS~, a11d OtI1Cr CCOIlOmIC data, SLICK aS hOnle Sa~CS prICCS, rents, ~Va~~Cti, CIC. Housing Stock and Demographic Profile Demographic and Employment Characteristics and Trends Yopulatrnn/Denro~r«phic• Trends «nd Cnt/~luynreclt C/rururteristics «ncl Trends Deurogrcri~l~~ic Churcrcterlstic.l~ Jn~OI'I11at10n OIl total popU~at1011, total hOUSChO~dS, aVCragC hoUSe~lO~d S1zC, AgC d-stI"IbLltlOn, household type, and household tenure is shown in Tables 4-1 and 4-2. The total population in unincorporated Butte County declined by approtimatcly two pcrccnt between 1990 and 2000, while the overall county population grew by almost 12 percent. This dil7~crencc in growth rates is explained by the annexation of unincorporated areas by Butte County cities between 1990 and 2000. For example, the city of Chico's population grew by 50 pcrccnt during this time period. Unincorporated Butte County's household growth was also negative at three pcrccnt, in COmparlSOll t0 tl1C tOtAl COUnty'S growth of an ~ ~ pcrccnt lIl the IlulllbCI' Of hOUSChOIdS. Finally, average ho~ISChold size in unincorporated Butte County is declining. For example in 1990, the ~-vcrage household was 2.61 persons, whereas in 2000, the comparable figure was 2.4~ persons per household. Average household size for ~mincorporated Butte County in 2000 was below that ofCaliiornia as a whole (2.94 persons per household). TABLE 4-1 1990 AND 2000 POPULATION AND HOUSEIIOLD INFORMATION FOR UNINCORPORATED RUTTF, COUNTY. BUTTE COUNTY TOTAL, AND CALIFORNIA Population and Ilouschold Information Unincorporated E3utt~ Counh' [3uttc Count~~ 'Total California 3000 Pupulation 96,068 20;.171 33,871,(,48 1990 Ponilation 98,461 182,130 29,78,313 Pcrccnta~~c Population Growth (1990-20UU) -2.4'%. 11.64%~ I3.8'S6 3000 Number of E louschulds ;7.209 79.566 11,02,870 1990 Number al Households 35.360 71,6G~ 10.381?O6 tluuschold Growth (1990-2000) -3.0`%. ~ ~ .o`%, ~ 0.8"t. 2000 Avcra~~c Household Sizc 3.48 2.44 2.94 1990 nvcraLC Household Sizc 3.61 2.47 2.87 Sourus: 199b and 3(100 Ccn,us. Butte C otmty I{ousin« Element ~ May 2~. 200d Background [tcpart Chapter ~: I lousing The distribution of Butte County's population according to age categories in 2000 shown in Table 4-2 ret7ccts an older population. Although the percentage of the population that is 19 and under is similar to the pcrccntagc in California as a whole in this sank age group, there arc proportionately fewer people in the 20-34 and 35-44 age groups in unincorporated Butte County. i-[owever, the reverse trend is evident in the age categories above 44 years. This group represents almost 42 pcrccnt ol~ the population in unincorporated E3utte County, but only 31 pcrccnt in California. Finally, the proportion of cldcrly pcrsous (65 and over) in unincorporated F3uttc County in 2000 was higher than the proportion of cldcrly persons in the state overall. The U.S. Census divides households into two different categories, depending on their composition. Family households arc those that consist of two or more related pcrsous living together. Non-family households include persons who live alone or in groups composed of unrelated individuals. As shown in Table 4-2, over two-thirds of California households were fa-nily households in 2000. A similar proportion of households were families in unincorporated Butte County as well in 2000. Finally, oi~ the population living in group quarters in unincorporated ~3utte County, over 90 pcrccnt did not live in institutions. These individuals arc likely to be living in assisted living facilities, boarding houses, and other non-household living S1tUatIOl1S. T~eLG 4-2 ACE UISTR[I~UTION AND HOUSEHOLD CO(\IPOSITION FOR UNIh'CORPORATrD E3UTT[? COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA, 2000 __ ~I Unincorporated [3utte County ~ __ _ __ _ California ~~ee I)istribuliun , . ~ 19 anal Under I 37,455 25.3`%~~ 10,239 ~,5 ~, ;0?"i~~~ ~ ~?0-?4 14.663', I~.l°~~~'~, . __ 7.G21,121~ 33.~~,.-, ~ ~3i-44 14,~16~ 14.79~~' - ?,-457,207 16.3"'~~ 45-54 ~ 14 7'S'. I~ 2'h, ~ ,3~,~71 I? 5°~~ - - 55-64 _ - - -- - , __ 10.039 l0. ~'%~; ?.605.1 17 7.7"~~~ + 65 & over 15.52x1-- I6 3'%~~ 3,90, X95 10.6°~~ I ~"l~o(al ~ 97,05 IOU.O'%,'~ ;3,571.6451 100.0'i~,~ ~I I Ictuscholrl '1'ypc Fantilirs 36,116 69.9'% 7,955.459, 69.=J';i, ' Nun-Families ~ 11,3J3, ?0.1'ih~ 3,~36.~31 i0.6"(, ~' Dotal Elou sc olds I 37,369, ~ 100.0'%,I 11.512.020 __ I00.0i~~ l ~ _ _ _ '~ Persons in Chou ~ uartcrs _ _ _ ~ ~ ~ _ ~[nstitutionalircdpopulation ~~ ~ - - _ __ ~79! 6.6`%,~ I &15,554 50.7`/„~'~ Nun-insti(uttonalizerl population I i __ - - 1,120, __ ,_ 93 4`%,' -10i,9Ui __ __ 49.;ib', ~ Tutal 1.199 10001.. 519,4~9~ 10U.0`;;,, . __- fHouvn~ Tenure F `-- - - 4 _ - _ ,_ ' Rcntcr 10,011', 26.5'%,', -~,9~7.737 -1;.1"(~ Owner 27.350 73?`%~ i 6.5-X5.133 ~~ 56.9" ~~ _ jTotil Households - __ I _ ,7,~)I ~~; ~` _ ~~ ~ 100,Oh~~ _ ~ 11,~0_,570''~, 100.0`%~' Source:2000 census. The rate ol~ homcowncrship in unincorporalcd Butte County is nwch higher than in California as a whole; app--oximately 73 pcrccnt of households in unincorporated F3utte County own their own homes, in comparison to about 57 pcrccnt statewide. Given the small pcrccntagc of housing units 111 I71U~t1ta17llly StrUCtUreS and the h1ghCC pCI"CCI1tagC Ot hOUSing UmtS that arC Clther S1ng1C tall7lly or mobile homes (sec Table 4-6), this higher pcrccntagc of homcowncrship is not surprising. Bu~tc County I lousing Element 6 May 2~, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Ilouseholcl I1~co~r~c Table 4-3 shows the distribution of 1999 household incomes for unincorporated Butte County and California. On the whole, household incomes in unincorporated Butte County arc lower than incomes in California. For example, about one-third of all households in the unincorporated county earned under $25,000 in 1999, while about one-quarter of households in the State earned below 825,000. At the other end of the income spectrum, about eight percent of households in L1mnCOlpOCaled ~t-t2C COUnIy Carlled OVCI" ~ ~ OU,000 In COlllpar1S011 tO 17 pCI~CCnt 111 Call forma aS a WhOIC. ThesC 1nCOn7C dlffCCC11CCS rCf7CCt the ClllplOyment OppOrtU111t1CS alld pay SCaICS In LnllnCOrpOratCd I3uUc County. Also, since the cost of~ living is lower, households on fixed incomes, such as 1'C111"CCS and Othel' pet"SOWS Wlth llmlled 1nCOmCS, Can af~01'd l0 1rvC 1r1 11m11CO-"pOratCd ~t1llC County. TABLE 4-3 INCOME DISTRIBUTION, UNINCOR{'ORATCD I3UTTF. COUNTY AND CnLIFORNI~~ 1999 Income Unincor xn-ated Butte Cuunt~' California Numbci Pcrcen Numbc~ Pcrccn Un~lcr 535,000 12,597 34.5'%. ? 9i4, l IS 35.5';,, 535.000 to 534,999 5,557 14.9'%. 1.315.055 11.4';4 Si5.000-549.999 6.474 17.3'%, 1.745,961 I S?°~4~ 550.000 to 574.999 6.545 17.5'!4 3'03,573 19.144 575.000 to 599.999 2,975 5.0°~, 1.326.569 11.5°%~~ $ I OU,000 an~3 uvcr ? 921 7.5'%, 1,957,417 17.3°%~ I~u(al }louschol~ls i7,i69 _ 100.0°f, 11,512,020 100.0';~~ 'U00 l'cnsus. Although the median income iig~n~e for the unincorporated county is unavailable, information on ll1C lOtal COnllly 1S aVallable. ThC median hOL1SChOId IllC0111C In tI1C CnIICC COtlnty lnCreaSed from $22,776 in 1989 to $31,924 in 1999, for an increase of 40 percent, unadjusted for inflation. [n comparison, although Calii'ornia's median income was higher than E3utte County's (.x,47,49 ~) in 1999, the rate of increase during the same time period (1989-1999) was slightly lower at 33 percent. Per capita income for the cntirc county was $17,517 in 2000. In 1990, per capita income for the county was $12,083. These figures arc unadjusted for inflation. This represents an irlcreasc of 45 pcrccnt. I lowever, the talc of poverty has increased slightly between 1989 and 1999. The poverty talc for the cntirc county was 17 pcrccnt in 1989 and increased to 20 pcrccnt in 1999. In other words, one in live persons in butte County lives at or below the poverty rate. Although California's poverty talc also increased between 1989 and 1999, its rate in 1999 of 14 pcrccnt was lower than I3uttc COl-I1ly~S. L3uttc County Housing Element 7 May 25, 2004 [3ackground Report Chapter 4: l lousing E_~istrn~ uncl Prujc~c~ecll:m~ln-~~rrc~~t Table 4-4 shows actual employment by major sector in Butte County for 1983, 1990, 2000, and 2002. This information is not available for the unincorporated area. Most industry groups in F3utte County follow the overall U~end of county employment There arc, however, several notable exceptions. The table below shows jobs by location by major Standard ludustrial Classification (SIC) code classifications for the period between 1983 and 2002. Scrviccs, government, and retail trade accounted for 74.6 percent of the jobs in the E3utte C ounty economy in 2002, compared to 66.6 percent in 1983. Most of this increase is due to the increased share of scrvicc jobs in the local economy. Scrviccs include such diverse activities as hotels, medical clinics, and beauty shops. Government inel~-des federal, state and local offices and agencies, special districts, and public schools. Retail trade includes all those businesses that arc open to the general pL-blic for the purchase of goods. As the table indicates, agriculture and transportation and public utilities jobs remained stable between 1983 and 2000. However, there was a dramatic decrease in faun jobs from 2000 to 2002. Total manufacturing jobs declined slightly hroul 1990 to 2000 after significant growth frou~ 1983 to 1990, and then also declined dramatically li~om 2000 to 2002. On the other hand, the F[Rr (finance, insurance & real estate) and scrvicc sectors have experienced the greatest and most consistent growth. Construction and mining, retail t-adc, wholesale trade, and government jobs increased steadily, but at lower rates. C3utte County l lousing Element 8 May ?~, 2004 E3ackground Report Chapter 4: I [Dosing TAaLE 4-4 HISTORICAL EMPLOYMENT aY STANDARD INDUSTRY CODE BUTTE COUNTY: 1953-2002 1 1983 '% of~ 1990' '%, of~l 20001 '%, of ?00Z~ '%, of AAGR AAGR~ I Total! I Total) Total' "Total 1983-' 20110-I ~Va;;c ' ~Vagc'~ ! R'age' ~~ ~~'agc 2(I(12 2D(12 S ~ ~ ~ S ~ ~~~ & Salar~~ ~ Salarvl, I Salarv~~ ~ Salar~~, ~~ Emp.l limp. Emp.' Emp.'' "Dotal Wugc and Salary Jobs. All ~ 4,500', 100 0'%,~, 60,700. 100.0'%,~ 72,9001 100.0°„'~ 75,800, 100.0`%, 2.7'>„~ 2.0",I~ Indatitllcs ~ l 1 _ ~ 0 4'I°/,~% 3,'_OU 39`iS,~ -1.644, -11.4°~6 PutulNon~l arm.lobs i 42,4001 .2'%, 57,400 93 - 94.6`1, ~ 70,00 r ui' )G.0 ~„ 1 73,600 ~ c o )7 I /„ ~ ~ n- _) n, ~ -n,. _ ~ r„ Miit'it4 L ~ 1 1 t ` - i~t, 4.100` Manulhctw )'% 5,900 _ 9 ( 9.7 G, 5,700; 7.8%, ( =1,300 5.7",~, 0. ,'~5, -13.1'!( ' 'I'rutsportation & I'ublie 2.700 1.994,' 2.500' 4.1°~h 2,800 3.8'St,' 3,500 ;.; "(,' -0.4'S„ -i.5°; Utilities ~ ~ - ' - _ - - Wholesale Trade - 1.7001 1,800 3.T%,~ 3 0`%' 2,4001 '4,` ,, 2,500 t.3% 2.1"r„ 3.1"„ -- ~ 0 '{ l Trt - 13,400 2l ,%,~ ~~ n _ ,. 14,600 ~ u ..0.0 , 16,600: ~ iq, I) ° -' '' (l ' F'inin c lnsurancc~.Rcal ~ 1 ~ 48'%,~~~ 3,000 i( 4)/,~ 4,100, " 5.6/, . 4,800 . " , 6.3 /, ' ' 4._ %, S.r.'/f, Estate Scrrices 10,100, ~2 ~o,~~- 1-1,~)00~' ~4 5";,~I _I,000~ `' ~9.G';4,' ~~,700 - 39.9°-i~ 4.4"i, 2.5'.'6 Go~~ernmcnt ~ 10.>00i 23.19b1 13,0001 21 4'%,i- 16.3001 22.4'6,' 17.300 ~~.8"4,~ 2.7"4, 3.095, Source: California L mpluymcnt Developmout De partment, Lubur Market Inlbrma tion Divisi on. Jndush~ r lanphn•n u•~~t ~l Luha r hiu ce - h ~ i,an„d:irer<r;r, :1lurrh 30U! Brnrhniurl~. Notes: Industry employment data rciccts jobs by „place ofwork." I-sti nu,tcs ore d eveloped b ased on dat a collected dirrctly pr om employ ers in the l'urrent Employment Survey (CI~,S) or "establishment sunny." It dues nut include the self-empl oyed, unpa id family ~~~ urkcrs, ;uul private household employees. Johs that pay n~a yes an d saltuics located iu t he county o r the Mcu~ opolitun St atistical nr ca (MSA) ;i re counted ^Ithaueh ~curkcrs nriy live outside the :u'eu. ,l obs ;u'c counted reear dlrs of ful l-time or pa rt-time suu us. Individ uals tchn h old nuxc th an unr job (i.c , uwltiplc job huldci;v) may be counted nx,re than once. Population growth rates have historically lagged behind employment growth rates in F3uttc County. Table 4-5 below provides employment forecasts by industry fi-om the California Employment Dcvclopmcnt Department (EDD) through the year 2006. TAaLE 4-5 FORECAST EMPLOYMENT BY STANDARD INDUSTRY CODE BUTTE COUNTY: 1999-2006 Industt v Cron ~ 1 - . - 1999 , I __ 2(lOfil~ Chanac - '%~ Ch.tuec :',:~GK MinimB: Constntctton I 2,700 3,1001 400 1-}.54~,~ 3.0'4 Manul t~turin~* _ _ _ ~ __ 5,700 (1,0001- 300!.- - 5.3'%,~ 0.7`!„ _- ~ Public Utilitic r t I ) W holc ~de Trad (O )l , 131.. Retail ] rode, 14.4001 ' 1,300 - )00 ~ { 6 3/ 0.9`i~, Finanu Insurance. & Real Gstatc _ ~ 3,900', ~ 4,600! 70011 17.9°ib~ 2.4°~~, Services '~ 21,800 22,6001 8001 ~J`6, 0 >'!„ (ioccrnmunt _ 15,100 17.400' 2.3001 15.2'~L 2.0'1„ 't'otal Non-farm 68,7001, 7.1,400 5,70U! 8.3'%. Ll'%~ Source'. Calilin~ni^ I~:ugllaymcnt Dcvclopmcnt Dcparhncnt, lnd~r.rlrt' En,plo rmrnt PrujccNons. Buhr Cutrnlt ' 1999-'OU( Notes: tiiurch?000 benclunar:; data based uu (9 ;17 standard hulusu'iul Cla ssifiauions (SIC') As shown in the table above, Butte County is projected to have an overall average annual job growth of 1.1 percent from 1999 to 2006. Based on historical trends, population growth rates would be somewhat lower than this. [3uttc County Flouring t?lcmcnt 9 May 2>. 2(704 L3acl:ground Rcpurt C'haptcr =4: liousin~~ Mlnlllg And COnStrllCtlOn, FIRE, alld gOVCClllllent )ObS WCCC pl"O~CCLL'd t0 gl"Ow At t~1C fastest ratCS, with the retail trade, FIRE, services, and government sectors projected to add the greatest absol~rte number of jobs. According to EDD's Couj~ty Sr~~rpshois°: Bzrtt~ Cotntt~~ 2002, the occupaCions most likely to have the most job gains for the three highest absolute-growth industries arc as follows: • government (office clerks, maintenance and repair workers, recreation workers, and patrol ofliccrs) • retail trade (retail salespersons, cashiers, first-line supervisors/retail sales managers, and Wa-IpCCSORS~ • services (teacher's aides, health care professionals, registered nurses, and computer support specialists) As of July I, 200?, the total Butte County unemployllicnt rate was 7.7 percent, slightly higher than California's unen~ploymcnt rate at 6.3 pcrccnt (California Employment Development Department). However, uncmploymcnt rates for cities and tmincorporated areas within Butte County vary widely. For example, the highest uncmploymcnt rate in Butte County was ] ~.0 pcrccnt for the South Oroville unincorporated area. This rate is followed by a 14.0 pcrccnt UnCI17p~0yRlCnt CatC 111 lhC Clty OI ~}C1dICy and S 12.6 pCCCCnt ullClllp~0ymellt ralC In the unincorporated area of Thcrmalito. In contrast, the uncmploymcnt rate in unincorporated Durh<u11 is 3.9 pcrccnt (6lrtte Coiultl~ Rcgior~ul HoI~.~•ingNcc~cl.5~ Plan, 2001-ZOOb'). Pute~iticr! Pnprrlatiou Chance «nd Jnb Growth Impacts nrt Hotrsi~tg Need (wer uno-third of Butte County's projected job growth during this period will be in the relatively low-paying service sector. This trend points to a strong need for an increased amount of lower- incomc housing to meet the needs of present and future employees in Butte County and to t-y to reach a more evenjobs-housing balance. Mousing Characteristics and Trends Huusin~ Irn~entor}~/Snj~ply Table 4-6 shows comparative data on the housing stock in unincorporated Butte County and California in 2000. This table reports oI1 the total housing stock in cacti area according to the type of structures in which units arc located. Tab(c 4-6 also shows vacancy rate information. As shown in this table, single family detached housing units accounted for the majority of hOUSing 111 Lll1lIlCOrpOratCd BUttC COllllty 111 2~O~. fit ~5 pCCCCnt OI the Total hOU5ltlg LnIItS, s1ng1C faIllily detached U111tS Ill 11I11nCOrporated Butte COLn1ty makC Llp a laCgCC propOrtlOn OI ll1C total housing stuck than in California as a whole, where 56 pcrccnt of all units arc single family, detached homes. Finally, the percentage of housing units that arc mobile homes in E3uttc County Housing Element 10 May 2~, 2004 Qackground Report Chapter 4: Housing unincorporated Butte County (25 percent) is much higher than the pcrccntagc of units that arc mobile homes in California (four pcrccnt).' TABLE 4-6 HOUSING STOCK BY TYPE AND VACANCY FOR UNINCORPORATED BUTTE COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA, 2000 Unincar or~ited Butte County California Numbs Pcrccnt Numbs Pcrccnl'~ `hotai4 40,783 100.0'%~ 12,214,549 IODA'%~~I Sin~~lc Family Detached 26,;?G 64.G'SS~ 6,883,493 ~6.-I'~~, Attached 870 2. I `%~ 9 ~ 1,87 ~ 7.6'SS, ~4Uttltal111~ to 4 units 1,928 4J94. 1,03-4.80; 8.-4`i6 _J plus units Mobile Homes I,O60 10,294 _.6`i~~ 2~?`%. 2,804,712 __ ~;8.~123 23.0`S„~i -4.~4'~~~~ ---- Boats, RVs, vans 305 O.TiL ~ I ?45 0. ;`%, Occu icd Units 37,291 11,503,87( I VaCent Umts 3,493 H.6°, i~ ~~ ~,~)~9 ~).~`%u'i ~Suurcc. ?000 Crnsu~~. f~acancy Races Table 4-6 also shows the number and pcrccntagc of occupied units and vacant units. It is Importal1t t0 IlotC that thesC COUllts InC1ndC all Vacant L1111tS, 111Cllldlllg th05C LImtS hCld VaCallt t01' seasonal use; not all of the vacant units arc actually offered for sale or for rent. Unincorporated Butte County had a vacancy rate of approximately nine pcrccnt in ?000, somewhat higher than the vacancy rate in California as a whole (six pcrccnt). Table 4-7 provides a detailed breakdown of these vacant ~inits. A high pcrccntagc of these vacant units (39 pcrccnt) arc not intended for full-time occupancy, since they arc available for seasonal or recreational uses. Also, in comparison with California, a lower pcrccntagc of vacant units arc available for rent in unincorporated Butte County (l8 pcrccnt compared with 28 pcrccnt), while the pcrccntagc ofvacant units available for sale is slightly higher. ~ Mobile homes refer to homes on wheels, and mamlfacturcd housing refers to modular housing built on a permanent foundation. In this housing element, the term "manufactured housing" is used for both. The term "mobile home" is used in this document in rivo situations. The first situation is one in which the data source, usually the U.S. Census, uses the tcnn "mobile home." The second situation is one in which the text refers to zoning ordinances or other regulations which specify .'mobile home.,. Butte County Housing Lleulent I 1 May 2~. ZOU4 Background Report Chapter 4: Flouring TABLE 4-7 Vaf ~~NT i INIT~ IN I JNINC[)RP(1RATF.n Ri1TTF. CCO[1NTY AND CALIFORNIA. 2~~~ Unincor orated Butte County California Number [ crcenta<~e Number Percenta~~e Tutul: V;ic,tnt Units 3,492 100.0'S~~ 711,679 IOU_U"~~ For rent 639 I8.3'%, 201,388 28.3°~~ For sale on1 696 199`%, 1 15,343 16?'%. Rcntcd or sold, not Deco ~icd 320 9.2`%~ 54,785 7.7'%, For seasonal, rccmational, or occasional use 1.367 39J'%~ 261,950 36.8",~, Pot migrant workers 13 0.4'%, 2,194 0.3'%. Other vacant 457 l3. l `%, 76,019 I OJ'%. Suurcu: 2000 Census. Oncrcroi'vdec! Horrsin~r h1~'OI'mallOn OIl OVCI'CPOWdCd ~IOUSIng IS aVal~ahlC ~I'Om lhC 2000 U.S. CeI1St15. ~fah~C ~-~ compares data for unincorporated Butte County with data for California. A housing unit is considered ovcrcrowdcd if there is tnore than 1.0 person per room. Approximately 93 pcrccnt of unincorporated Butte County's occupied housing units had I.0 or fewer persons per room in 2000; fewer than seven pcrccnt of housing writs would have been considered ovcrcrowdcd in 2000. These statistics show overcrowding was less of a problem in 2000 i^ unincorporated Butte County than in California overall, where 15 pcrccnt of all households had more than 1.0 persons per room. As of 2000, approximately 2,500 households were ovcrcrowdcd in utiitlcorporated Butte County When disaggregatcd by tenure, it is clear that renters arc disproportionately more crowded compared to owners; almost 15 pcrccnt of renter households arc ovcrcrowdcd in comparison to four pcrccnt of owners in unincorporated Butte County. This same trend is evident statewide. TABLE 4-8 OVERCROWDING BY TENURE FOR UNINCORPORATED BUTTE COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA 2000 Unincorporated Butte County California Owners 27,280 6,~-{6.337 Persons Pcr Roost Onc or Fewer 26,246 5,984,» 1 I.01 or mute 1,034 563,016 '%, Ovcrcrowdal 3.H'%, 8.G'%~ Raitcrs 10,01 I 4,956,633 Persons Pcr Room One or Fcwcr 8,534 3,770,297 1.01 or more 1,477 1,186,33( '%~ Overcrowded ]d.8'%~ 23.9'%. 'Total Occu ~icd Units 37,291 11,502,870 Persons Pcr Room One or Fcwcr 3-1,7f{U 9.754.51 S I.01 or more 2,51 1 1,748,3>2 '%, Overcrowded 6.7'%~ 15.2'%~ Source: 2000 Census. Butte County Housing Element 12 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Horrseholrls Ones jxryin~ fur Horrsi~tg Table 4-9 contains data from the 2000 U.S. Census regarding the pcrccntagc of household lI1COn1C SpC11i OI1 ~IOIISIng COStS IOC l1mnC01'p01'atCd E3UttC COUnty ~lollSChO~dS. ThIS InI01"n1a110n 1S show-1 separately according to tenure. According to federal and state affordability standards, a household's gross monthly housing costs should not require more than 30 percent of its gross monthly income. As shown in Table 4-9, 4,499 owner households (26 pcrccnt of all owners) in unincorporated Butte County paid 30 pcrccnt or more of their monthly incomes for housing. Among renters, this figure is higher. Forty-three pcrccnt of renter households, or a total of 4,191 households, paid 30 pcrccnt or more of their monthly incomes for housing costs. Although the pcrccntagc of renters that experience high cost burdens is higher than the pcrccntagc of owners with high cost burdens, in absolute numbers there arc more owner households with high cost burdens. As would be expected, housing cost burdens were -~IOSt severe for households with incomes less than $20,000 per year. Approximately 57 pcrccnt of the 2,663 owner households that earned less than $20,000 per year paid 30 pcrccnt or more of their income for housing costs. [n the higher income categories, the proportion of households that experienced ~- housing cost burden declined. Of owner households that earned more than $100,000 per year, only two pcrccnt paid 30 pcrccnt or more for monthly housing costs. In the renter category, 77 pcrccnt of the 4,204 renter households that earned less than X20,000 per year paid 30 pcrccnt or more of their monthly incomes for housing costs. O-1 the other hand, no renters earning more than $100,000 paid more than 30 pcrccnt of their incon~cs for housing. TABLE 4-9 UNINCORPORATED BUTTE COUNTY HOUSING COSTS AS A PRRCENTACE OF INCOME BY TENURE pcrccnt of Income Renters Owners Total Ilouscholds paid for Ilousin4; Costs Number pcrccnt Number pcrccnt Number pcrccnt Less than 20 pcrccnt 2,478 25.6`%. 8,857 509`% 11,335 =11.9`%, 20 to 24 pcrccnt 1?00 12.4`%. 2,147 123'%. 3,347 12.4"~, ~5 to 29 pcrccnt 945 9.8'%. 1.724 9.9`%, 2,672 9.9°~~ 30 to 34 pcrccnt 751 7.7'%. 1,207 6.9`%, 1,958 7?'i~~ 35 ercent or more 3,4=40 35.5'%. 3,292 18.9`% 6,732 2-}.9'%~ Not tom Wiled 87(i 9.0'%. 159 0.9'%, 1,035 3.8'5.. Total 9,693 100.0'% 17,386 100.0'%~ 27,079 100.0'%~ Source: 2000 Census. State Housing Element Law calls for an analysis of the proportion of "lower-income" households overpaying for housing (Government Code, Section 65583(a)(2). Lower-income households arc dc'ncd as those that tarn 80 pcrccnt or less of the area median inco-i~c. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the median income in Butte County for a household of four was $43,900 in 2000, and the income limit for afour-person, lower-income household was $36,300. Income limits were higher or lower for larger or smaller households, respectively. (Note: The threshold household income figures used in this subsection are based on Butte County Housing Elc;mcnt 13 May 25, 2004 E3ackground Report Chapter ~}: Housing the 2000 iucomc limits for lower-inco-nc households as established by the Department ol~ Housing and Urban Development. The threshold income figures shown in Table 4- I 0 arc for 2003. The 2000 iigures wcrc used for this affordability analysis because household iucomc information is trom the 2000 Census.) The income threshold for unincorporated Butte County's lower-income households Calls 4vithin the $20,000 to $34,999 household iucomc range reported by the U.S. Census, which makes it nCCCSSai"y t0 CStlnlalC tl1C 1111mbCC Ot lower-]nCOn1e LInIllCOCpOraled BllttC COLmty 110LISCl10LdS. It is estimated that unincorporated Butte County had a total of 4,630 lower-income owner households in 2000. Of those households, 2,997 wcrc cstimatcd to pay 30 pcrccnt or more of their incomes for housing. This represents 65 pcrccnt of the lower-income owners. It is cstimatcd that 5,997 of unincorporlted Butte County's renter households wcrc in the Lower-income category in 2000, and that of these, 3,815, or 64 pcrccnt, wcrc paying 30 pcrccnt or more oCthcir incomes for housing. When the two groups arc combined, there arc a total of 6,812 lower-income households that overpay for housing costs. The problem of owners overpaying for housing increased during the 1990x, while overpayment among renters has slightly improved. As of 1990, 18 percent of owners overpaid l~or housing costs, while the comparable figure for 2000 was 26 pcrccnt. Of the total renters, the pcrccnt overpaying dropped from S l pcrccnt to 43 pcrccnt. High housing costs relative to incomes is likely the CXplanatlon tOr tl1C rlSlllg hOLlsl-lg COSt bl1CCLCnS a1110ng OWIICCS, S1nCC home pIICCS haVC escalated faster than household incomes. Housirr~ flffur~drrbility The followiu~~ section compares 2003 income levels and ability to pay for housing with actual housing costs. Housing is classified as "al~Cordable," if households do not pay more than 30 pcrccnt of iucomc for payment of rcpt (including a monthly allowance for water, gas, and CICCtriclly~ OI' IllOnlhly 110111e0wllCCShlp COStS ~n]CLUding n10CtgagC payments, taxes and insurance). Since above moderate-income households do not generally have problems in locating affordable units, affordable units arc frequently defined as those reasonably priced for households that arc low- to moderate-income. Table 4-10 below shows the definition of housing income limits as they arc applied to housing units in unincorporated Butte County. Where iucomc definitions used by the federal government, Department of L-Lousing and Urban Dcvclopmcnt (HUD) and the state government, Housing and Community Dcvclopmcnt (IICD) differ, Table 4-10 provides both definitions. Butte County Housing Element 14 May ?5, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing TABLE 4-10 2003 BUTTE COUNTY DEFINITIONS OF HOUSING INCOME LIMITS Ver~~ Low-Income Unit is one that is allordablc to a household whose combined income is at or lower than 50?~~ of the Illl'U I:111 IIIClll ill' Illl UULII' l VUlll~' (ulc L lulu-l-alaUllC IvIJnJ al la4ur11JUlu Vy all ~..~. U~frar ur n.u~ yr r rvuar nu ~i v.ur ii Develupmcnl (HUD). For 2003 a Butte County household of Ibur is considered to be very low-income if its combined income is S2? 700 or Icss. J Low-Income Unit is one that is aitbrdable to a huuschold whose combined income is at or bch~~ccn 50';.. to ti0'%~ of the median income for Butte County as established by HUD. !~ household ul lour is considered to be low-income in Butte County if its combined income is 536,300 or less for the year 2003. I t\9edian-Luome Unit is out that is affordable to a household whose combined income is al or bchvccn 81 `%, to 100'%. of the median income for Butte County as established by HUD. According to HUD, a Butte County household of four is in the median income category if its combined income is $43,900 or less for the year 2003. Note that the Calilbrnia Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) dclincs the median income as 545,400, which is based on the statewide median income. 1~'(oderate-income Unit is one that is allordablc to a huuschuld whose combined income is at or bcrn-ccn 101'%~ to 120"~~r of the median income Ibr Buuc County as established by HCD. In Butte County a household of lour is considered to be nuxlcrate-incumc if its cumbincd income is SJ4,~00 or Iess for the car 200;. ~~ Abo~~e Moderate-Income Unit is one that is allordablc to a household whose combined income is above 120'ib of the median income for Belle County as established by F1CD. [\ Butte County household of Ibur is considered to be above modcrUe- j income i( its cumbincd income exceeds 544,500 Ibr the year 2003. _ _ I Affordable Units arc units for which households do nut pay more than 30';.1 0l income for payment of rent (including nxmthly allo~~~ance Ibr utilities) or monthly mortgage and related expenses. Since above moderate-incumc households du not generally 'i have problems in locating affordable units, alibrdable units arc ol~ten dctinal as those that low- to mudcrate-income households can afford. Source Vernazz^ wolic Associates, Inc. _ _ Table 4-I 1 shows the 2003 HUD and IfCD family income limits for Butte County by the number of~ persons in the household for the incumc categories discussed about. Note that the table uses the HCD income limits for the median-income and moderate-incumc categories. The table also shows maxiimml affordable monthly rents and maximum affordable purchase prices for homes. For example, afour-person household is classified as low-income (80 percent of median) with annual income ol~ up of up to $36,300. A household with this income could aflord to pay a monthly gross rcpt (including utilities) of up to ~90~ or to purchase a house priced at $1 12,961 or below. Butte County Ilousing Element 15 May?, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing TABLE 4-11 BUTTE COUNTY ABILITY TO PAY FOR HOUSING FOR VERY LOW-, LOW-, MEDIAN- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEIIOLDS '%~ of 2003 Median Family Income Very Luw-Income Households at 50 - Studio' _ -- - 1 Bedroom! - 2 Bcdrooml _ 3 Bedrooms 4 I3cdruum~l 5 Bedroom Nunilier of Persons I ~ ~~ -- 'j ~~ Sj 6 5I5,900~ inCUml- Le~' ~ 515I~0~ , ) ~~( 5~~,700 `s~-1.500 ~ ~'6-~~O . Y - (_). - Max Monthl Gross Rent I 53)8 _ 5354 S51 I _ 1 ~+5(i~~. ~ SG13 ~ ~6?9 .:, Max. Purchase I ucc (2) j 549,479] 556,450'i 563,635 57Q6~) X76,2-41'~ SR1.99S Low-Income Households at HO'% of 2003 Median Family Income - B 2 Bedroom 3 6cdroo L d Bcdroot 5 Bedroom tsons P • r ~ ~ ~ 4 5~~ 6 ~ - ~ I icomc Lc 5 5,400~ - - "~29O50j 532,700 . , S ~G,3001 S39?50' 543.150 Mas Monthly Gtuss Rcnt (I) 5635 572G~, 5515] S90~i 5951 ~ 51,05.3 - ~ Max. Purchase Prtce (2) ~ - _ - - - 579,042 -- - 590,400 S 101,755 - ~ S l 12,961 ' , S 132,141 J 131, 165 -- Median-Income Households at l0U'%~ of 2003 ~Iedian hamil~• Income Studio' l Bcdroom~ 2 Bedroom' 3 Bcdruom~ 4 I3cdroom ~ 13edruom Number of Persons -- - - 1 I - - ~ __ ~ ~, ? 4 5 6 Income Lc~el ~ 5,1 b )0 536 i00 540 550 545,400, 54),0~0~ ti>3,65U Max Monthly Gross Ilcnt(I) t S79~i 5905 51,021 51,13~~ 51,_ 6' Sl,i-ll Max. Purchase 1 tree (Z) I S9ti,9~5~ 51 12,961'. 5127,120 5141,279'i 515_,G~7 SI(i6,953 ~'iu derute-Income Households at 120'% of 2003 (\Icdian hamill~ in - come -- ~ Studio - 2 Bedroom 1 Bedroom - •- 3 Bcdrooml -- 4 Bedroann , 5 Bec-ruom Number of Persons 1 ~ 3 4 5 6 Income Lcvcl _ ~ S35,I50i S43,600~~ 549,0501 _ _ _ 554.500~~ S5G,650 S63?00 Mux. Monthly Gross Rent (I) S954~ ~ 51,090 SI ~~6 - ~ - - 51,363' - 51,416. 51,550 ~ Mux. Purchase I nee O 5115,715', - ~ 5135.675' S15_,637~ S169,597, 5176?55 5196,670 Sources: HUD I~Y 2l)03 huomc Lu uits (FeMuary 2(l, 2 003). HCD 2003 Income Limits (M arch 21, 2(103) an d Vcru:vza ~Vulfe A 49UCCtIC4, Inc. Notes: (~) Assumes that 3O';., or income is available 1br month ly rent. including utilities. (2) Assumes th;u 30",~, of income i.v acailab~c to cover m ortgage paynunt, lazes, mortgage insurance, homcnw ners insurance: 9~" fi loan fu 7'; f,, 30 vcurtcrm. Table 4-12 below shows HUD-detlned fair market rcpt levels (FMR) for F3utte County for 2003 as well as the payment standard that the Butte County Housing Authority used in its Hot-sing Choice Voucher Program (l 10 percent of FMR). [n general, the FMR for an area is the amount that would be needed to pay the gross rent (shelter rcpt plus utilities) of privately owned, decent, safe, and sanitary rental housing of a modest (non-luxury) nature with suitable amenities. FMRs arc cstimatcs of rent plus the cost of utilities, except telephone. FMRs arc housing market-wide cstimatcs of rents that provide opportunities to rent standard quality housing throughout the geographic area in which rental housing units arc in competition. The rents arc drawn from the distribution of rents of all units that arc occupied by recent movers. Adjustments arc made to exclude public housing units, newly built units, and substandard units. TABLE 4-12 BUTTE COUNTY FAIR MARKET RENT, 2003 Bedrooms in Unit 0 B_R~ _ l BR 2 B12` 5637 Farr M vkc t Rust (2003) - - - 537 5479, 5701 ~- muri Standard (I 10/. of-FMR 5409 55 7 Pay ~ - ~ - - - --- l -- - - Sources: Dcp:utmrnt of Housing and Urban Development :ux1 HousinL Authority of the Cotuu} of Butte Butte County Housing >/Icment I C E3ackground Report 3 BRA a BR 5574 51,045 -5961, SI,L50 May 2~, 20U4 Chapter ~: I lousing As noted above, afour-person household classified as Low-Income (80 percent of median) with an annual income of up to $36,300 could afford to pay $908 n~ouihly gross rent (including utilities). The FMR for a three-bedroo-n unit is $874, while the payment standard amount is $96l . It appears that a low-income household at the top of the income range could afford to rent a unit at the FMR level, assuming that such a unit is available for rcpt. Finding a unit at the higher payment standard amount, which reflects the housing market more closely than the FMR rent levels, would mean that the household would be paying somewhat more than 30 percent of its income for housing. However, afour-person household classified as Very Low-Income (50 percent of median) with an annual income of up to $22,700 could afford to pay only $568 monthly gross rcpt and thus could not afford the FMR rent of $874 for a threo-bedroom unit or even the FMR-rcpt for atwo- bcdroom unit ($637). The same would hold true for households with incomes below 50 percent of median, who would have even less inco-nc to spend on rent. Table 4- l 3 is an abbreviated list of occupations and annual incomes for Butte County residents such as county employees, employees of the Durham Unified School District, retired individuals, and nlinllllrl111 WagC earnCl"S. Tj1C tab1C SNOWS the amOUntS that hOUSCf10IdS at lhC5C l-1COIne ~lVC~S could afford to pay for rcpt as well as the purchase prices that they could afford to pay to buy a home. ~f part]CUIal" 1ntC1"CSt aCC thOSC hOUSChOIdS Wlth Illlllted lflCOmCS, SllCh aS -7llnlnlulll WagC workers, individuals on Supplemaltal Security Income (SSI), or Social Security recipients. The FMR for a ono-bedroom unit is $479 and for a studio unit, $372. An individual working at the minimum wage could afford to pay only $338 for housing expenses, and an SSI recipient, $269. None of these individuals could afford the rent for none-bedroom unit or even for a studio unit. Butte County Housing Element 17 May 25, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing TABLE 4-13 AFFORDABLE RENTS AND HOUSING PRICES AND INCOMES FOR SELECTED FAI~'[R.IES AND OCCUPATIONS, BUTTE COUNTY, 2003 Category ~, Annual~l Monthly1 Aflordnblc Ilousc - _ _ _ lncamc __ Alfordablc Rent (1) Price (2) Gcnual (~Icdian ~i'agc) -_ Retail S ilcspcison - __ - S I ~,40(}~ S 385 S 47.92 Computcr Support Specialist ', 33,1201 828, 103,065 Retail Supu~visor 25.820, __ 6.46 80,349 __ _ - - - Registered Nurse _ ~ 47,360: I,I84i 147.378 l3uttc County __ llccount Clerk, step ~ 5 _3,86 ~ ~_.- S 59(1 S 74,237 1 Su crvisor-Clciictil Su>>ort Services P - I 9,5561 7391 91.97-i Libruiun [ I X8,224 706 87,829 Deputy Sherihl ~ _ ~4,140i 8541_ _ 106,23q "I-eleconununicationTechnici~n ~ 37,152; 9291, II5,61? _ - Durham Uniticd School District __ __ . - _ 'I j ~ b - ( 5 863 _ S 107, 3(10 _ - - T~a~hcr, Stc~ 5, plus 60 units - I 1 ~~ I,000~ 134.475 1'~achcr, Step 10, plus 60 units.. _ 46 00~ I.I6, 144,70? I'wo Wage Earners Ketail Salesperson and Teacher, Step ~ S 55,40(} S I.3S5~ S 173,398. Acawnt Clerk, Step 5 and Librarian I ~ __ 52,0801, 1.302 _ • 163,060 Dc uu Sheriff and Retail Sup~rvisur _ _ i 1 Y - - ! x),)60' -~ ~ • ~ ~ - 1.4)), 186,588 __ ___ _ __ ___ i_ Larna-s $G.7> >cr hour - ~ W ;_ _ I - Lti ~ ' Wu~ Sur~Ic •_ S 13,500( - S ~ - S42.01(1 Two Wage Garners l 27,000! 675 84,031. ___ - _ Retired - A~•erage Social Security , I j_ One person household with SS only ~ _ S 10.74(?' .. S 369' - S 33,423 Twu person household -both retired - SS only 17,796, -, 445', 55,379. ~~l ([aged (IY Dltiahil'd) _ -. -. - One pa~son household with SSI only S 9,084 S 227 S 28?68 Couple with SSl only '~ _ - _ _ 16,128 _ ~ 4031 ' 50, I S8 IIUll/IICU-Uctiucd Income Groups (4-person 11H)~ __ _ - __- - _ __ Extremely Low Income (below 30`%x) ~ -- __ S 13,600 - S 340 - S 42,321 Very Low-Income (below 50`%) -- --- 22, 700 - - S6ti' ~ -- 70.639. - Lo4~ Income (below 80`%,) _ 36,300 - 90ti( - 112,961 ~ __ Modcrate Income (below 120`%) 54,500 1.363 169 597 SOLn l,~S: Employment Development Deportment. County oP Butte, Uurh;un Uni(icd School District and Vcinuzzu Wolfe nssociutcs. lnc Table 4-14 shows the average and median sale prices for all homes Sold in Butte County as compiled by DataQuick Information Systems. The table also shows sales for selected areas of the county from Multiple Listings Service (MLS) data compiled by the Chico Association of Realtors and the Paradise Association of Realtors. (The Oroville Association of Realtors does not compile summary statistics.) As indicated in the table, the median sales price for Butte County was $159,000 in 2002 and ranged from $ l 50,000 in Magalia to $195,000 in Chico. Butte County Housing [ lenient 18 May 2~, 20(14 Background Report (:haptcr 4: {cousin!; TABLE 4-14 AVERAGE AND MEDIAN SALE PRICES FOR HOMES IN BUTTE COUNTY AND SELECTED AREAS, 2002 Arcs No. of Sales! Avcragcl - ~Icdian _ _ _ I3uttc Cuunh ~ 791'! $173,Ga7 `~1~9,000 I Muln~le Lisun~s Service i ~ _ ~ ' - ~~ Chico ; 1,034 5230,x,65 ~ 195,000~i 'Outside Chicu (Includes Durham, ~~ Forest Ranch, Cuhassct, Butte ~I 97 5239,587 S I SG,000 Cullcec and Butte Crcck Canyon) Magalia _ _~~ ~~~~ 5160,354 5{50,000'.. I Paradise j 450' _ _ ~ 17G,197j - 51 X7,000 __ ~,Suwccs b rt.iQuick Information Systcmti, Ch __ icoA„ociution of Rcaltois, a nd P:uadiac Association o f Rcahorn. Thcsc home prices arc not affordable to most the workers listed on Table 4-13. For example, the median sales prices arc significantly above the amounts that a retail supervisor 050,300), a deputy sheriff ($106,200), or a teacher, Steps, ($124,500) could afford to pay. Tven in the case of families that have lwo wage carnets the prices arc barely af~lordable as demonstrated in the table. For cxamplc, a deputy sheriff and a retail supervisor with a combined income of $59,960 could afford to pay up to $186,600 for a house, which is more than the median price in Magalia and Paradise, but below the Chico median. Housing COII[llt1o11S The U.S. Census provides only limited data that can be used to infer the condition of w~incorporated Butte County's housing stock. For cxamplc, the Census reports on whether housing units have complctc plumbing and kitchen facilities. Since less than one percent of all housing units in unincorporated Butte County lack complctc plumbing or kitchen facilities, these indicators do not reveal much about housing conditions. One census variable that is helpful is the age of a community's housing stock, since age and condition arc generally correlated. According to the data shown in Table 4-15, approximately 23 percent of unincorporated Butte County's housing stock is estimated to be more than 40 years old. Because of these older housing units, it is likely that there is substandard housing iu unincorporated Butte County. TABLE 4-] 5 i iwrn~~~~aPnaATF.n Ri1TTF, C Ot1NTY AND CALIFORNIA-AGE OF HOUSING STOCK, 2000 A«c of Housing Unincor orated Butte County California ~ Numbs Pcrccnta~Jc Numbs Pcrccnla«c~ (I-otal 40,753 100.0`%, 12?1~4,549 100.01~~ Built 1990-3000 5,790 14.2'%, 1,577,73( 129"%~, Built 1980 to 1959 7.925 19.4`%. 2,095,025 17?°;,~ Boil( 1970 to 1979 11,754 25.9`%. 2,50-1,157 20.>"'„~ Built 1960 to 1969 5,759 14.1'% 2,047,205 I6.8°~, Built 1950 to 1959 4,447 10.9'%. 1,595,16( 15.5`%, Built 1940 to 1949 2,421 5.9'%. 939,717 7.7°„ Built 1939 orcarlicr 2,657 6.5'%, 1,152,55( 9.4`%. s~,~~~~-~~~ ?aoo C'cnsu.a. {3utte County Housing Element 19 May 2~, 20U4 Backgroltnd Report Chapter 4: 1 lousing In Fall 1993, the County's housing rehabilitation consultant cond~-cted an exterior housing conditions survey of the unincorporated communities. The housing conditions survey included twelve unincorporated Butte County communities with substandard housing. Thcsc communities included Chapmantown, El Mcdio, Thcrmalito, Palermo, Pulga, Nord, Dayton, Durham, Stirling City, Forbestown, I-loncut, and Fcathcr Falls. The survey results showed that EI Mcdio and Thcrmalito had the greatest number of units that needed moderate or substantial repair. Also, there were a sizable number of mobile homes in Palermo that classified as needing moderate repairs or wcrc classified as dilapidated. Growth in Manufactured Housinb Manufactured housing has increased in popularity in Butte County since the last Housing Element in 1994. Manufactured housing, installed on pcrmancnt foundations or on pier systems, now account lo-- almost half of all new housing in unincorporated Butte County. There arc a number of reasons for this trend. • Mam-facturcd housi-1g is now located on individual property sites. • Manufactured housing produced for this market has been upgraded. Thcsc units arc bigger than in the past (1,200 to 1,400 square feet), provide more amenities, and have interior and exterior finishes that arc the same as site-constructed housing. • Demand for manufactured housing has expanded beyond low-income households and now include regular homebuycrs, some of whom arc baby boomers who have sold homes in urban areas and moved to Butte County for retireme-1t. • [t is easier to obtain pcrmancnt financing. Lenders now provide long-term hnancin~~ for the purehaSC and lllstafialloll Of ImallnfaelUl'Cd hOUSl17g. Since manufactured housing traits arc larger and of better quality, they arc no longer as affordable as they once wcrc. Although there is still a cost differe-1cc between new on-site co-ZStruction and tmanufacturcd housing, the gap has lessened. Housing Needs Regional Fair Share Allocation Evaluation The Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) issued its Final Regional I-lousing Needs Plan (RHNP) on January l 7, 2003. Required by state law, the RHNP is part of a statewide statutory mandate to address housing issues that arc related to future growth. The RI-INP allocates to cities and counties each jurisdiction's "fair share" of~ the region's projected housing nccds by household income group over the L-pcoming housing clement planning period. The core of the RI-INP is a series of tables which indicate for each jurisdiction the distribution of housing nccds for each of four household income groups. The tables also indicate the projected new housing unit targets by income group for the ending date of the plan. Thcsc meas~u~cs of- units count the basic new construction that nccds to be addressed by individual city and county housing elements. The allocations arc intended to be used by jr-risdictions when updating their Butte County Housing Llcment 20 May 2~, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing housing elements as the basis for assuring that adequate sites and zoning arc available to accommodate at ]cast the number of units allocated. As shown in Table 4-16, E3CAG, in its final Regional Housing Nccds P1aI1 (RI-[NP), allocated 5,585 housing units to unincorporated Butte County housing for the period 2001 to 200K. The time frame for this Regional Housing Nccds process is January 1, 2001, through .Tune 30, 200, (a 7'/~-year planning period). The allocation is equivalent to a yearly need of approximately 745 housing units for the 7'/~-year time period. The RHNP allocation for Butte County applies to all unincorporated areas outside of the incorporated areas of the county, while the RI-[NP for the cities applies to incorporated limits only. Butte County can use unincorporated areas of the Spheres of hillucnce (SOTS) of the cities to meet its housing allocation. The total RE-iNP allocation for Butte County includes 3,016 units at moderate-income and below, 111C~Llding 1 ,~ 1 7 VCry IOW-1nCOI11C UI11tS, g94 SOW-mCO111C L1mtS, and 1 ,005 mOdCratC-111CO111C L1111tS. TAl3LF.4-16 UNINCORPORA"TED BUTTE COUNTY REGIONAL HOUSING NE[:DS DETERMINATION [3Y rncomE 2001-2008 Vcr~~ Low Low R1odcratc Abo~c ~lodcratc Total ~I RHNP 1,117 ~ 894 1,00 2,~6y ~,i~i I allocation PcrccntofTotal 20.0`%. 1(i.0`%, 18.0'it~ 46.046, IU0.0"~~~ ~ Source: 13CA(i. Belle Curm7r KG~iunul lluue~iir,ti iVrrde Plan. , One of the Housing Element requirements is to report on actual production activity by income catego-y. Only part of this information is available for Butte County. While the County dots maintain a database tracking housing permits for both detached single family and manufactured housing, this database does not indicate whcthcr permitting housing units have actually been constructed. Thus, the numbers shown in Table 4- l 7 arc actually pcrmittcd units, without proof OI COI1S11"lletlOn. HOWCVCI', 21000I"ding l0 fhC bead Of the BL-tte COLlnty I]CpArtmCRl Ot Development Scrviccs Building Division, the number of cancelled permits for new single family homes is extremely small. A second component of this Housing Element requirement is to define the affordability of newly constructed units. Since Butte County has not itself built or issued permits for any affordable housing units, it is necessary to make some assumptions regarding affordability of the market- ratc units listed i^ Table 4-17. In unillcorporatcd Butte County, manufactured housing units comprise a very important segment of the new housing stock. During the time period, 1992- 2000, about half of all pcrmittcd units wcrc manufactured housing units. In the time period ti~om 2000 to2003, almost 55 percent of pcrmittcd units wcrc manufactured housing units. Manufactured housing is Icss costly than site-built housing. According to 2003 cost estimates, a three-bedroom, two-bath manufactured housing trait, placed on a foundation and connected to utilities and Scrviccs, costs approximately $ l 17,000, although costs will range depending on location, amount of land, and whcthcr the manufactured unit is on a septic system or connected to a sewer system. This sales price is affordable to four-person, moderate-income households that ca^ afford to spend between $113,000 to $170,000 for a thrco-bcdroom home. Thus, Table Butte County Housing Element ? I May 25, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing 4-17 classifies all new ma-ZUfactured housing ~-nits as affordable to moderate-income households. Development costs for a conventional 2,000 square loot single family home arc higher and range between ~ 170,000 and $240,000. Consequently, this Housing Elcmcnt assumes that new conventional housing developed in Butte County is affordable to the above modcrato-incomc group. Table 4-17 shows the housing units built in unincorporated Butte County for two time periods, 1991 to 1997, the original previous housing clement time period, and 1998 to 2000, the extended time period. According to the information shown in this table, by 1998, unincorporated E3uttc County -lict 89 pcrccnt of its total housing goals for the time period 1992-1997. Although the County more than exceeded goals established for the moderate- and above modcratc-income group, it did not meet the goals established for the very low-income and low-income groups. Table 4-17 also shows that about 25 pcrccnt of the housing goals established for the 2001-2008 period have already bccn met. I-Iowever, this is due to new construction for the modcratc- and about-modcratc income groups, and not due to new housing unit development for the lower- inco-11c target groups. Finally, none of the units listed on Table 4-17 were multifamily units. In addition to the units listed on Table 4-17, permit applications for 214 units have bccn tiled as of April 2003. These include 163 applications for single family homes, and 78 applications for manufactured housing units. TABLE 4-17 COMPARISON OF HOUSING UNIT PRODUCTION WITH BCAG'S PROJECTED HOUSING NEEDS FOR UNINCORPORATED BUTTE COUNTY (ZOO1-20081 Year Total Vcr~~ Lo~~° Lo~~~ Alodcratc Abo~~c Moderate Total (1992- 1997) ~ 3,036 0 0 l ,414 I ,622 Total (1998-2000) 1,528 0 0 836 692 Totsil (1992-2000) 4,564 0 0 2,250 3,314 t3CACi's Housing Needs nllocati°n 5,131 1,703 970 970 1,459 (1991-1997) Percent Goals Acluc~ eJ 59';f, o~;~, ors, ~3~t, r, °; Building Permits: 2001 552 0 0 320 233 BuildinL Permits: 2002 631 0 0 340 391 Building Permits: 2003 (through 215 0 0 108 1(17 /30/03) 7btal RHNP Allocation 5,$$5 1,117 894 1,005 2,569 (zoo--zoo8~ Net Allocution to be Met: Januar~~ q 187 1,117 894 237 1,939 ?OOl-June 2008 (as of Muy 2003) I) Butte County's records track building permits only. Thus, the numbers shown in this table arc based on building permits issued. According to the Cowny's Building I)ep:u'Lnent, it is Ihir to assume that all units pcrmils issued will be built s~~ithin one year of issue d:uc. Purthcnnorc, there are ~~cry few ruiccllcd pcrmils fiv new single family dwellings. ?) Although the prc~~ious housing element's housing needs were to be assessed from 1991 to 1997, the Building Depuruncnt's clccnanic dutahnse bl'L'Inti In X99?. , S(7ll rl:l' : BnIII: Colln~ '. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 22 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housin~~ Special Housing Needs Within the general population? there arc several groups of people who have special hoL-sing nccds. These nccds can make it difficult for mcmbcrs of these groups to secure suitable housing. The following subsections discuss the special housing nccds of six groups identified in State housing clement law (Government Code, Section 65583(x)(6)). Specifically, these include homeless persons, persons with disabilities, senior households, large households, female-headed households, and farmworkers. Whcrc possible, estimates of the population or number of households in unincorporated Butte County falling into cacti group arc shown. When such information is unavailable for the unincorporated area, estimates for the cntirc county are shown. For example, information provided by the Housing Authority of Butte County covers the cntirc county and not solely the unincorporated area. Ho- reless Persons Homelessness is usually the end resl-lt of multiple factors that converge in a person's life. The combination of ]oss of employment and the inability to find a job because of the need for retraining leads to the loss of housing for sonic individuals and families. For others, the loss of housing is due to chronic health problems, physical disabilities, mental health disabilities, or dn-g and alcohol addictions, along with an inability to access the scrviccs and long-term support needed to address these conditions. It is very difficult to quantify the homclcss population in a given area, particularly in a place such as unincorporated Butte County where the scrviccs for homclcss persons, such as honmclcss shelters, drop-in service centers, and transitional housing, arc located in Chico and Oroville, rather than the unincorporated area of the county. Thcrc is no estimate of the size of the homclcss population in Butte County's 2002 Cor~trr~utura of Cure Plum. Compared to other areas of CxIItOCllla, Bl-tte COnllty has a CClxtlVCly Small pOpLllatloll Of homclcss pCCSO1IS. Thcrc is a Homclcss Task Force whose mcmbcrs arc agencies that serve a countywide service area. The lead agencies in the planning process arc the Butte County Dcpartmcnt of Behavioral Health, the I lousing Authority of the County of Butte, the Community Action Agency, the Butte County Dcpartmcnt of Social scrviccs and the Chico Community Shelter Partnership. The HO-11CICSS Task Force COl1VC11CS Conlt-nUU-11 Of Care planning and lnlorillxtlonal II1CChngS Uri x Monthly basis and allocates approximately $120,000 annually under the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) to local agencies serving the homclcss. Homclcss programs and services in Butte County include the following: • In March 2003, the Community Shcltcr Partnership (CSP) opened its Torres Commti-nity Shcltcr in Chico. The new facility has a large men's dormitory (100 beds) and a smaller room for women (25 beds). The shelter was built with a $500,000 state grant and donated funds. The City of Chico owns the land. For more than four years, CSP had been providing a rotating emergency shelter in the winter at area churches because it did not have a permanent facility. Butte County Housing Element 23 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: F{ousfng • Oroville Rcscuc Mission operates a year-round men's shelter (24 beds) and a women's and children's shcltcr (16 beds). The Rcscuc Mission also provides three meals per day to residents at the shcltcr. • 111 ZOU~, lj1C BLIItC COUllty DCpart]nCnt Of BChaVlOra~ T~Ca~th WaS aural"dcd a ~-Ve-VCar grant under AB 2034, the Chronic Homeless Initiative. The grant provides $750,000 per yCar fOC CflSC ]11a11agClnCnt, d1rCCt rCtlta~ aSSlStanCe, a11d Other SCiVICCS tOC hO1nCICSS residents with severe mental illness and alcohol or drug addiction (the dually diagnosed). The caseload is approximately 50 participants at any one tithe. Program staff find landlords willing to rcpt units to program participants. The Butte Community Action Agency opcratcs a transitional housing program for twelve families, Esplanade House in Chico. The agency acquired a site for a new 60-unit family rental housing development that will include both transitional (26 units) and permanent housing units. • Catholic Ladies Relief Society opcratcs a motel voucher program for the homeless people who do not meet the entrance requirements for other shcltcr programs. Additional information on services for the homeless is provided in Butte County's 2002 Cnnti~7tarnt of~Care Plur~. People with Disabilities The 2000 Census provides some information on disabilities for persons five years and older. Table 4-18 shows 2000 census information on whether a person has a disability. In the general population ages live and older, there arc 21,661 persons with one or more disabilities, for a disability rate of 23 percent. The lowest rate of disability is among persons between the ages of 5 and 15. Persons over the age of 75 experience the highest rate of disability (52 percent). TnaLG 4-18 DISABLED POPULATION FIVE YEARS AND OLDER ININC'(lRP(IRATF.n RiiTTF. C'OiINTY. Zn~~) n«e Disability No Disability Total Person Percent with Disability Bcnvccn 5-IS 1,089 15,096 10,185 6.7'%. i t,_?p 880 (1,747 7,627 11.5; ~, 21-64 13,100 40,187 53,287 24.6`%. C,5-74 2,804 5,776 8,SS0 32.7'%, Over 75 3,788 3,451 7,239 52.3`%,j "Cotal Population 5 Years and Older 21,661 71,257 92,918 23.3'%, Sources: 2000 Census. Table 4-19 provides information on the exact nature of these disabilities. The number of disabilities shown in Table 4-2 (40,009) exceeds the number of individuals with disabilities (21,661) because a person can have more than one disability. Among school age children, the [3utte County Housing Element 24 ~~iY 2?• 2004 F3ackgrouud Report Chapter 4: Housing most f~reducnt disability is mental. For persons aged 16 to 64 years, the two most l~rcqucnt disabilities arc employment-related and physical. Finally, for seniors, physical and sensory disabilities arc the most frequent. TABLE 4-19 TYPES OF DISABILITIES PERSONS FIVE YEARS AND OLDER iiNinirnRnnrraTFn RIITTF. C'OIiNTY_ 2000 A~~c Crou ~ Total TV ~c of Disability 5-IS vcxrs 16-64 years 65 wars and over Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent sensory 205 12. I ~%~ 2,001 7.7`%, 2537 20.7'% 4,743 11.9'% Physical 30~ 18.0'% 6,529 2~.1°4, 4539 37.1'%, 11,373 28.4°b Mental 921 ~4.3'%~ 4,143 1 J.9'% 1621 13.3'% 6,(i8~ 16.7'% Scll~-Care 264 15.6'% 1,746 6.7'% 1200 9.8'% 3,210 8.0'%~ Go-0utside-Home 4,029 15.4'% 2338 19.1'% 6,367 15.9'%> Employment 7,631 29.3'% 7,631 19.1 `%~ Total Disabititics 1,695 100.0`%~ 26,079 100.0'%~ 12,235 100.11'%, 40,009 100.0'%~ According to statistics from the Social Security Administration, as of December 2001, there were 6,531 persons 18 to 65 years of age in Butte County receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because they were blind or disabled. This figure includes both the incorporated areas of the county and the unincolporated area. SSI is a needs-based program that pays monthly benefits to persons who arc 65 or older, blind, or have a disability. With the maximum monthly benefit o1~ $757 as of January 2003, SSI recipients arc likely to have difficulty finding housing that tits within their budgets since they can afford to pay only $227 for rent. Independent Living Services of Northern California, with an office located in Chico, is one of the organizations that assist persons with disabilities in finding the services that they I1ced. The organization maintains a list of available housing and provides information concerning rent subsidy programs, architectural barrier removal, and adaptive aids. According to an agency staff member, one of the biggest needs is assistance in making adaptations and accessibility improvements to rental housing units for clients with disabilities. The City of Chico has a Rental Housing Accessibility Program (RI-IAP) that pays for the work required to make a unit accessible, for example by constructing a ramp so than a tenant can enter the trait. Without this assistance, some clients cannot move back into their units after a stay at a hospital or nursing home. Because the RHAP program dots not serve clients who live outside of Chico, there is a need for such a program in the unincorporated area. /~s d1SCUSSCd abOVC, the Qutte COUnty l)Cpart111el1t Of BChaVloral l-lCalth ad]711171StCrS a SpCClal program fimded ul~der the Chronic Homeless Initiative for people who have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness and alcohol or drug addiction. The program includes housing assistance and cast management. The Department of E3ehavioral Health also operates the following supportive service programs: Cotuiscling support for the acutely mentally ill; • Counseling services for persons with addictions to drugs and/or alcohol; l3uttc County Housing Element 25 May 2~, 2004 Background Report Chapter d: Housing • Mentally ill homclcss program; • Mentally ill offender program, and • Supportive housing for chronically mentally ill, and outreach and counseling to runaway, homclcss, and "pushed out" youth. According to the Housing Authority, there were 176 households with a disabled family member on its public housing unit waiting list as of April 2003. For the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list the number ofhouseholds with a disabled family member was 636, or approximately 3S pcrccnt of the total waiting list. Based on input from community groups, it is important that there arc security systems for both existing multif~unily housing and new construction so that mentally ill persons and other special needs persons do not feel vulnerable. There is also a need for supportive services to help special needs populations, such as seniors and persons with disabilities, to remain in their own homes when possible. SL'IlIOY HOl(seIlOldS Senior households arc defined as households headed by an individual over the age of 65 years. Table 4-20 shows 2000 Census information on seniors. As of 2000, sc-Zior households represented 28 percent of all households in unincorporated Butte County, while seniors arc 16 pcrccnt of the population. Most senior households own their homes (91 pcrccnt). Only nine pcrccnt arc renters. TABLE 4-2U NUMBER OF SENIORS IN UNINCORPORATED BUTTE COUNTY (2000) Senior Po ~ulation Number of Persons 65 cars and Over 15,534 Seniors as a Pcrccnlaec of the Total Po xilation 16.3'i~~ Number of Males 7,IG3 pcrccnt of Senior Po ~ulation That is Male 45.6`% Number of Females 5,46 Pcrccnlaec Female 54.4'%. 1[ ouscholds Headed by a Senior Number of -~louscholds Hcadcd by Individuals 65 Years and Ovcr 10,743 Seniors as a Pcrcenta~e of All Households 25.4'% Number of Renter Households Hcadcd b u Senior 966 perccntuLC of Senior Households ~~~~`%~ Number oC Owner Households Hcadcd b ~ a Senior 9,777 Pcrccnlaec of Senior }louscholds 91.D`%~ Suurcc: 2000 Census. Table 4-21 shows the number and pcrccntagc of renter and homeowner households paying more than 30 pcrccnt of their incomes for housing costs. As shown, almost one half of senior renter households (47 pcrccnt or 439 households) have a cost burden greater than 30 pcrccnt. A slightly lower pcrccntagc of non-senior renter households arc in the same category (43 pcrccnt). Senior homeowners have much lower cost burdens tha^ do senior renters. Only 23 pcrccnt had cost Suttc County Housing Glcmcnt 26 M~iY ~~• 2004 f3aclcground Report Chapter 4: Housing burdens greater than 30 percent. However, because of the high percentage of seniors who arc homeowners, the number of~senior owners with high cost burdens (1,216) is almost three times the number of renters with high costs burdens. TABLE 4-21 UNINCORPORATED BUTTE COUNTY, COMPARISON OF COST BURDENS BY ACE AND TENURE (2000) A«e Cate<.ory Total Renters Cost Burden Crcatcr Than 30'% "1'ohil Humcowners Cost burden Greater Than 3U'%~ Numbc Numbc Pcrccntu ~c Numbc Numbc Pcrccnta«c 15-G4 Years 8,751 3,752 42.9% 12,077 3?83 27.2°/~ 6~ Years anal Ova' 942 439 4G.G`%~ 5,309 I ' I6 '~ 9" ~~. total 9,093 4,191 432`%. 17,386 4,499 ?~.9°~~~. ?0(10 Ccnsu,. f~CCOrding t0 StatlStlCS fr0111 t~1C SOC1aI SCCllrlty l~ChlllnlStratlon, aS Of ~CCClllber 2001 , thCrC WCrC 2,079 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rccipicnts 65 years and over in Butte County, including the incorporated areas. Seniors who have never worked or have insuflicicnt work credits to quality for Social Security disability octal receive SSI benclits. In fact, SS[ is the only source of income for many of these low-income senior SSI rccipicnts. The Community Action Agency of Butte County operates several programs that assist seniors, including its senior nutrition program. The program serves congregate meals at sites in Chico, Oroville, Paradise and Gridley. The Community Action Agency also provides meals to seniors who arc home-bound for medical reasons. As of 2003, 175 seniors throughout the county arc participating in this program. The Meals on Whccls organizations in Chico and Paradise provide a similar service for seniors in those two areas. Seniors arc also eligible for the Agency's Homc Weatha"ization and the Energy Assistance programs. A Community Action Agency staff member working witki seniors in the nutrition program pointed out the following two areas of concern regarding seniors and housing: • Thcrc arc many seniors who have lived in the county for years and own their own homes. They have difliculty paying their utility bills and the required maintenance and upl:ccp ul~ their homes. They have little left to spald on other needs. • The situation is worse for seniors who arc homebound because of their medical conditions. It is even more difficult for them to pay utilities and upkeep as well as pay for needed supportive services. According to the Housing Aud~ority, there arc 24 senior households on the County waiting list for its public housing units and 166 seniors on the waiting list for Housing Choice Vouchers. While there arc no assisted housing developments for seniors located in the unincorporated area, there arc several projects in Oroville and Chico. Butte County Housing L;Icment 27 May 2~, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Large Households Large households require housing units with more bedrooms than smaller households need. In general, housing for these households should provide safe outdoor play areas for children and should be located to provide convenient access to schools and child-care facilities. Thcsc types of nccds can pose problalls particularly for large families that cannot all-ord to buy or rent single family houses, as apartment units arc most often developed with childless, smaller households in mind. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines a large household or family as one with five or more members. According to the 2000 Census, 3,904 households, or approximately l l pcrccnt of the total households in ru~incorporatcd Butte County, had five or more members. This proportion is higher for renters (14 pcrccnt) than for owners (9 pcrccnt). In unincorporated Butte County in 2000, owner-occupied units avcragcd 2.7 bedrooms per unit, whereas rcntcr-occupied units avcragcd 2.0 bedrooms per unit. Thus, for the large families that arc unable to rent single family houses, it is likely that tllcsc large rcntcr households arc overcrowded in smaller units. When planning for new multifamily housing developments, therefore, the provision of three- and four-bedroom units is an important consideration due to the likely demand for affordable, larger multifamily rental units. Female-Hearlerl Horrsehulds According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a single hcadcd household contains a household head and at least one dcpcndcnt, which could include a child, an elderly parent, or anon-related child. The 2000 Census indicates that there arc 4,597 households hcadcd by a female, representing 12 pcrccnt of all households in unincorporated Butte County. Almost one-half (46 pcrccnt, or 2,107) of these fcmalc-hcadcd households have children living with them who arc under 1 ~ years of agC. Due to lower incomes, female-hcadcd households often have more difficulties finding adequate, affordable housing than do families with two adults. Also, fcmalc-hcadcd households with small children may nccd to pay for childcare, which further reduces disposable income. This special nccds group will benefit generally from expanded affordable housing opportunities. More specifically, the nccd for dcpcndcnt cart also makes it important that housing for fcmalc-hcadcd families be located near childcare facilities, schools, youth services, medical facilities, and senior scrvtccs. Farnnvoj•kers Farmworkers accoltnted for about four pcrccnt of all cmploycd persons living in Butte County in 2000, or 3,003 persons. Most of these workers live in the unincorporated area of the county. The 2000 Census reported a total of 1,979 residents of the unincorporated area who were cmploycd in farming, forestry, and fishing occupations. This represents four pcrccnt of the cmploycd population of the unincorporated area. Thcsc figures do not include seasonal workers. However, '` The number of employees working only in farming is not available for the unincoi~oratcd area. Butte County llousing Element 28 May 25, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing most farmworkcrs in Butte County arc trot seasonal workers. BCCaLISC of both the climate and the types of crops grown, Butte County has a shorter picking and harvest season, so migrant fannworker housing tlccds arc for a shorter time period than elsewhere in California. The 1997 Census of Agriculture rcportcd a total of 8,029 hired farm workers on 842 farn~s it1 Butte County in 1997. Of these workers, 2,160 arc rcportcd as working 150 days or more during the year, while 5,869 were rcportcd as working Less than 150 days (greater than or less than I50 days is the employment time period rcportcd in the Census of Agriculture). Agricultural employment remained stable from the 1980s through 2000 in E3uttc County. However, there was a dramatic decrease in farm jobs from 2000 to 2002. Total farm employment in Butte County declined from 3,000 in 2000 to 2,700 in 2001 and 2,500 in 2002 (Annual Average, March 2002 Benchmark, California I?mployment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division). Farmworkers have special housing problems due to seasonal income fluctuations, very low incomes, and substandard housing conditions. The Housing Authority of Butte County operates a Farm Labor Center (136 units) just outside of Gridley in the unincorporated area. Rtn-al Development funded the development of most of these units (130), and the Housing Authority developed the remaining six units under demonstration programs. To be eligible for this housing, households trust earn at least $3,835 of their incomes from farm labor. Turnover at the project averages about one unit per month. The Housing Authority recently updated its waiting list, and as of mid April 2003, has ten active applicatlts. The Housing Authority indicates that no new funding has been applied for to expand the supply of housing for farmworkcrs. Furthermore, the I-IouSing Authority does not currently supply housing to migrant workers. Many of these types of workers receive housing on private farms, separately from governmental programs, and it is difficult to assess supply and demand. According to service providers working with permanent farmworkcrs, housing is a problem for these families. There is a need for housing that is safe and affordable. Most of the families arc large, with annual incomes of $10,000 to $13,000. The affordable family housing developments it1 Butte County arc all located in the cities, not in the rural areas. Thus, there arc limited affordable housing options for fartnworkers in the unincorporated area. Butte County Housing Element 29 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: I lousing 4.3 RESOURCE INVENTORY Availability of Land and Services Survey of Available Land This section provides an analysis of the land available within Lmincorporated Butte County for rCSldClltlal dCVClOp111CRt and C0171paCCS thls t0 the COUnty'S asSlgnCd nCCd fOr I1CW hOLlSing. Ill addition to this asscssmcnt, this section considers the availability of sites to accommodate a variety of housing types suitable for households with a range of income lcvcls and housing nccds. Description Of'Criteriu For Identifying Housing Sites An asscssmcnt was conducted of the vacant land in unincorporated Butte County. The data was compiled using an ArcView shapeflle for parcels provided by Butte County G[S Services. The parcel database includes a County Assessor's land rise code for each parcel, current as of early 2003. All parcels with the iollowinl; land use codes in the database were considcrcd vacant: "RV" (residcntial vacant), "CV" (commercial vacant), and "IV" (industrial vacant). Because these three County Assessor vacant classifications were not necessarily accurate in terms ot~ the current general plan designation/ zoning on the sites, the vacant parcel information was compiled together for the three codes. Total vacant acreages by land use designation and zoning were calculated in the GIS. All identified vacant parcels designated for residential use (all residential land use designations in the General Plan) that also have residcntial zoning currently applied to them arc considcrcd available for residcntial dcvclopmcnt. In addition, land with Low Density Residential (LDR), Medium Density Residential (MDR), and High Density Residential (IIDR) designations and non-residcntial zoning as well as land with R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning and non-residcntial designations was also evaluated for residcntial dcvclopmcnt potential. It should be noted that the inventory of vacant land includes potential dcvclopmcnt sites that were in the discussion or approval stages at the time of the inventory. Additionally, it should be noted that the capacity for second units on existing or new single-family lots was not calculated. Inverrtor~ of Vuc•crnt Arrd Urrderdeveluped Sites Housing >/lemcnt 1 aw reduires an inventory of land suitable for residcntial dcvclopmcnt (Governmcut Code, Section 65583(a)(3)). An important purpose of this inventory is to determine whether a jurisdiction has allocated sufficient land for the dcvclopmcnt of housing to meet the jurisdiction's share of the regional housing need, including housing to accommodate the nccds of all household income lcvcls. Table 4-22 below shows all of the land classified as vacant by the County Assessor by land use designation and zoning district in unincorporated Butte County. The acreage for each combination of land use designation and zoning district is shown with the land use designations Butte County Housing Element 30 May 2~, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing shown in the columns and zoning districts shown in the rows. Acreages were calculated based on the General Plan land use desig-lation and zoning district boundaries in the G1S tiles. In cases where parcels have multiple land use designations and/or zoning, the acreages arc based on the actual acreage in each category. The table cells that arc shaded in gray show vacant acreage with both residcntial Gcncral Plan designations and zoning. As shown in the table, there is a total of 58,793 acres of vacant land in unincorporated E3uttc County with residcntial Gcncral Plan designations, including 5,618.1 acres dcsignatcd Foothill Area Rcsidcntial (FAR), 48,583.2 acres Agricultural Residential (AR), 4,090.6 acres Low Density Rcsidcntial (LDR), 464.3 acres Medium Density Residential (MDR), and 36.7 acres High Density Rcsidcntial (HDR). Of the vacant unincorporated land dcsignatcd LDR, MDR, and HDR, the majority is within the spheres of intlucnce (SOIs) of the cities in Butte County: 3,393.4 of the 4,090.6 total vacant LDR acres, 387.9 ot~ the 464.3 total vacant MDR acres, and all 36.7 vacant acres of HDR land. Of the total 697.2 acres LDR-dcsignatcd vacant land outside of the SOIs, 294 acres is zoned A-5, l78 acres is zoned R-l, and 50 acres is zoned TM-5, with the remainder in other zoning districts. 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' - ~ v -. tG i.~~ C s. .D ~ a .n ~ - ~ ~• ~ ~ ~- ~ v ~ v ~ I s I ~ U ~ ` ~ I ~ V ~ 1J 'I O V ~ ~"I ~' i~"' V ~' rV~ ~. J c r 3I ~ u u ' i ~ i i ~ ~ CO 0~ I N 1 C 1 ' _ -'1 ~" _ ~1 F" c F-_ ~! (-' c E- c.i F- ~I F^ _ ~ E- B ^ F-'_ i W ~ v _~I~ O _ O c v~ G J. . .~ " Chapter 4: Housing Table 4-23 below shows a summary of the vacant land in all residential land use designations with residcntial zoning in Table 4-22. As shown in the table, there is a total of 27,585 vacant aCl'CS lIl LIm17COCl70CaYCd BL-tte COllllty Wlth rCSldClltia~ GCller~l~ Plan dCSlgnatlOllS alld CCS1dL'nlla~ coning, including 5,609 acres designated Foothill Arca Residential (FAR), 18,026 acres ol~ Agricultural Rcsidcntial (AR), 3,538 acres of Low Density Rcsidcntial (LDR), 377 acres ol~ Medium Density Rcsidcntial (MDR), and 36 acres of High Density Rcsidcntial (HDR) land. Ol~ the vacant unincorporated LDR, MDR, and HDR land with residcntial coning, all ot~ the I [DR land, 374.7 out of 376.6 acres of the MDR land, and 3,245.6 out of 3,538 acres of LDR land is located within the SOIs ofthe civics. I3ulte County I lousing Element 35 May 2~, ?004 E3ackground Report Chapter 4: Housing TABLE 4-23 SUMMARY OF VACANT LAND WITI1 RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND ZON ING _ G eneral Plan De signation ~ ~, ~ Foothill ~ Medium Iligh I Arca~i Agricultural, Low Density, Density, Dcnsity~ Rcsidcntial~l Residential) Residential~l R esidential R esidential - l ` I ; I R~ I DR~ - MDRj IIDR "Totals ~A R ! ntial Azn~ulturi l-IL~sidc - e O O G3 1 B , - ' 1,986.4 ntial, I/2-acre AR-I/2 ! A! riculturll-Resid 0.0~ 0 0~ 22.8! 0 0 ' O 0 22.5 parcels . A~nuilhird Residcnt~ul, I ~rcrc rirccls AR-I ~ 0.0' - 528.0 - 397.0 ~ ~ _ - 0.6'I J25.fi - _ i Agnudtuiul Residcnt~al, Z I/2-ac~c ~AR-2-I/2 i~ - 0.0', 1.428.1 ~ 71.7 0.0~ 0 O 1,=399.It l \gnudtural-Residcnti d ~ acie xu~ccls AR-5 - ~ „ , QO ~ ~ _ _ , r ' - -~ ~ - '- 2.=}73.4_ AR-10 ultural-Rcsulcnual, lU-acic \ ne 0.0 5(09 0.O O.O 0.(l 5G(L9 parcels - ~ _; _ ~ R M ~ tr ~ b n R le ~ 0OI ).~ _ -` 00 ~ ~ 0.0 9 -- ccls FR- Foothi ll Rccrea tion i l tcre ~~u ~l 0.0'~i _ 0 0 ~ 0.0 ' 0.0 I 0.0 U.0 - ~ ~ i ~ _ Foothill Recre Ilion it are paiccls FR-.. _ - ~ 60~.6~ + - 185.9 __ 0.0, -, _ 0 O ~ _ _ 0.0j 791.4 _~ ., Foothill Recreational, ~ acre parcels FR ~ ~ _ 13.~I 9.7~, U.O, 0.0, 0.0, ~ ~ ~ PoothillRecreinonal ~aerepueels_ FR-5 _ ~ 1177 2,I147I- - 0.0 0.0; 0.0~ ~?42.d Foothill Recre iuonal 10 acre parcels ' FR l0 198 I j 1,9; 19 0.5 - 0.0' - 0.0' ~.8G0.G Foothill Recreational 20 acroparccls .FR-20 1,81.7! 1,883.7. 0.0 O.Oi 0.0 ;,7;5.-} Foothill Recreational, 40-acre parcels FR-40 ?i1.9~' 3,279.8', Z 0, (1.0~, 0.0~ 3,363) Foothill Recreational, 160-acre parcels FR-IGO 0.0 ~ 0.0' 0.0 0.0 O.U O.U Mubilc Homc Park ~MHP ~ 0.0 ~ O.pi O.O 0.1 0.0 0.1 Mountain or Recreational Subdivision M-R 0.0~ 2,730.91, 0.0~ O.OI O.Oi ?.730.9 - Residential . . I tanned Uni ) ' t Deg clo anent I tLO; - 81.7 - - - 169. 8 0 9) - - 0.0~~ 352.5 . U2 - 7 (, ~ ( l I 745.' -_ Residential. R 0.0'I - 0 Ot 0.1 { - - I .G 5 _ 0.0~ 51.7 Residential R-3 ~ _ 0.0 - - 0.0~ 1).8~ 163.7 _ 34.7' ?19_I ~~ Residential R-4 O.o ?.> o.o o:o' O.o~ ,.-1 - in~ fR P - l ) - ~ _ ~ ] 1 - 12.0 Rcs~denturl-Prutes sioiuih 0.0T 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Mininuun Density Residential - Mobile~RT-I ~I O.O~I 0.4~ 205.5 0.0', 0.0 ?O6? Ilomc I ~ '~ - - - ~ ~ t y Mednun Densit Residential Mobile RT-1/_ 0.0, 0.0, 18.5 ~ 0.0' 0.(Y' 18.5 Homc ~~ Minimum Density Residential "Frailer - jRT-I-A ~ 0.0~~~ ~ 49.4~~~ O.O~i 0.0 U.(I 49.4 I aeie ~uccls i i i - _ - - ~ r S_ubwb n Residcntrtl _ -- _ ~ ` - S-R ' Suburb m Residuit~al I/ sere p Creels ASR-I/_ - 0 4' 0 0~ _ ? 0 .- 0 Oi i 1 > >.3 _ 0.5~ ~ 0~ - _0 0 0 0 Oii 124.1 0.5 -- SuburbmRetiidurtitl I are ~ueels ISR-I ~ ~ 0.0 44601 G.7I 0.0 0.0, 452.8 ~ -ISR-3 Suburban Retiidurt~al ~ are rreels ~ 0,0 115.0 O-Oi 0~O~ 0 0 1 15.0 _ v nt~ il rreels SR-5 - ban Rc,, de -~ , 5 ac~ep _ __- - 0.0 ~ _ _ 109.2 -- - 0.0~ ---- 0.0 - _ 0.0, ~~ 1092. r Total 5 608.8 l8,(1?S.SI 3,538.0 376.6 3$,g 27,584.6 Sources: Butte County, Mintier & Associates Table 4-24 below shows vacant acreage with LDR, MDR, alld IIDR designations that have non- residential zoning based on the data in Table 4-22. Residential uses arc allowed by all of the zoning districts, but generally require a use permit for non-accessory or non-caretaker residences. While these parcels could be inventoried as having residential potential, they arc zoned non- residcntial. Because of this zoning, it would be problematic to develop them for intensive residcntial uses without zoning changes. For the purposes of this chapter, they arc not counted toward the inventory of residcntial holding capacity. Butte County I-lousing Element 3C May 25, 2004 Background Report Chaptca~ 4: housing TABLE 4-24 VACANT LDR, MDR, AND HDR RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATIONS WITH OTHER ZONING - _- _ -_ -- i _ -- - - - - _, _- Low Dcnsity~ nlcdium Dcnsity'i lligh Dcnsity~ Rcsidcntial~i Rcsidcntial Residential i - i _ -- LUR - AIDR -_IIUR` - Tot•ils Agricultural, >-acre parcels ',A-5 LightC'onuncrcial C-1 General Commercial C-2 Heavy Industnul ~M-Z - - Public, Quasi-Public +_ IP-Q Scenic Highway 'S-FI Unclassilicd U ; Open Space (2) -- OS Totals i 365.9 74.5 0.0 -140.5 5.6 0.6 0.0 6 17. I 2.1 0.0 19? 0.1 0.5 0.0 0.G O.l 5.9 0.0 6.1 03 0.0 0.7 I.U 50.5 0.0 0.3 50.7 12.9 4. I 0.0 17.0 452.5 87.8 0.9 541.2 Sources: Ilutte County, Mintier fi Associutes - Table 4-25 below shows vacant parcels with R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning that have non- residential land use designations based on the data in Table 4-22. In the existing Gcncral Plan L,al1d USC ElClllent ~nOtC: ]n th1S dOCUl77ellt, "CXlStlllg GCI1CCa1 Plall" rC~CCS t0 the Butte COllllty Gcncral Plan as of January, 2003, consisting of a collection of 12 elements that were adopted between 1971 and 1995), residcntial dwellings arc listed as secondary uses for the Conu»crcial (C) and Industrial (I) land use designations. Housing for students or on-site employees is listed as a secondary use for the Public (P) land use designation. As Shown in the table, there arc 34.2 vacant acres with R- l , R-3, or R-4 coning and a Commercial (C) land use designation. While the R-4 zone is consistent with the C land use designation, the other zones arc not, based on the existing Gcncral Plan Land USC Element). TherC arc also 24 acres with R-1 or R-3 zoning and an industrial ([) land use designation; this LOtllllg 15 llOt COI1S15tent Wllh the I ~alld USC dCSlglla~lOll, baSCd Oll lhC CXlSting CienCCal Pl<ln L.£lnd UsC Element). ThC 31 acres that arc zoned R-4 and designated C arc counted toward the residcntial land usC inventory. TABLE 4-25 OTHER DESIGNATIONS WITI~I R-1, R-2, R-3, OR R-4 ZONING Commercial Industrial~~, Public' C'' ~ 1 P 'Ibtals Rcsidenual E - It-1 - _ 1.3~ - 0?' 23.6 25? Rctiidcntial .R _ , 0 (1 0.0 0 0 0.0 I.S ~, ~1 - 4 ~ '0.4 Rcs~duitial - ~R 4 - _ - 31.0 - O.Oi _ O.OI 31.0 ~ Totals - _- - -, - --- - - 341'I __ 24.0 28.4 8G.6 Sources L3uue County, Mintier & Associates Table 4-26 below provides a matrix of the maximum allowable density for all residcntial land use designations and residcntial zoning districts. The Maximum density figure for each land use designation and zoning district combination is based on the lo>ti~cr of the maximum density Butte County Housing Element 37 May 2i, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing BIIOWCd 111 1~1C ~a17C{ USC (~CSIf,TIlatlOIl all( the IllaXlnlLllll dCllSlly C1~IOWCC~ ~baSCd O11 1111IlIlllUlll lOl Sl'LC~ ]Il lhCLOlUllg C~lStl"1Ct. Butte County Housing Glemcnt 3~i May 2~, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing TABLE 4-26 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DENSITY FOR RESIDENTIAL LAND USG DESIGNATIONS .~~ND ZONING DISTRICTS _- ~t c D ral Pla L:u ui U D natiou (1) - - -__ 1 _. Dcnstri~ in Foothulli `riculttG,tll A `t it ut~ Me high ~~ UU/ acre Arca'~i Residential Dcnsity~', Dcnsity'~, Density. (from Residential~l Ii Residential; Rcsidcntial Resi~lenti~il minimum i I I I lot area)', I ~ ~ )~' ~_ ? ; ' __ - - _ _ _ I FAR! AR' [.17R' MDR, HDR i l2csidcntial'Lonine ~ I 1.00'' 1.0(1'~~ 6.OU~I 13.00'. 2(LOU Agricultural-Residential A-R ~ 6.7U Agricultural-Residential, U2-acre 'AR-12 ~~ 2.00 .Parcels ~I ~ A~ncultural-Rcsidcntatl, I-acre p uceis AR-I l.l1U Agricultural-Residential, Z-12-acre AR-2-12 0.40 Parcels A~~neultural-RestdenU tl, 5-acte parcels -~ --- AR-5 010 - Agricultural-Residential, 10-acre ',AR-l0 0.10 .Parcels - - ,. __ A~~ru.ultural-Suburban Residcnnal A-SR 6.70 FuothtllRceteational I irrcpirccls ~PR-I ~ LO(1 Foothill Rcctcational, 2-acre parcels FR-2 _ 0.50 Foothill Recreational, ~-acre parcels i1:R-; ~ 0.33 --_ Fuothill Rccre:uional 5-acre Parcels iFR-5 I 0.20 ~ Fuothill Rccrcational 10 acre parcels FR-10 I 0.10 Foothill RCCCe tLOnnl ~0 acre p trccls - -- FR 20 --_ 0.05 Foothill Recreational 40 arc p trccls FR-40 ~ 0.03 Foothill Rccrcational 160 acre Parcels FR-160 ~~ O.U1 Mobile Flomc Park MHP 10.0 Mountain or Rccrcational Subdivision M-R 0.20 - Rcsidcntial I - -- Planned Unit Dc~elopmcnt - _- PUD - - - - -- - Rcstdu~tial R-I --- 6.70~3~ - - Rcsidcntial ~ R-2 13.40 (4~ __ Residential I R-3 - 13.40 (4) Rcsidcntial IR-a 20.26 (5) Rcsidcntial-Nonconlbnnine ~ ~R-N 6.70 Residential-Ptofcsston tl R-P 6.70 Minimum Duisity Restduriial Mobile ,RT-1 ~I 1.00 Home ~ Mednun Density Residential Mobile ~RT-U2 ~ 2.00 Home - - - - -- __ _ ~ _ I _.. -- Minimum Density Residential Trailer - iRT-1-A 1.00 1 acre parcels Suburban Retiidcntiul 'S R ~ 6.70 Suburban Residential, 12-acre parcels - - SR-12 - ----- 2.U0 Suburban Rcsidcntial, I-acre parcels ISR-I ~~ I - - - 1.00 _ _ Suburban Rcsidcntial ~ acre parcels ASK-3 0.33 Suburb m Revdcntiul 5 tore parcels ,SK 5 0.20 1.00 1.00 G.00 G.70 G.70 I.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 I.00 1.00 1.00 I.00 1.011 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.20 020 020 0.30 020 0.10 0.10 0.10 U.10 U.I0 I.00 I.00 6.00 6.70 6.70 I.00 I.00 1.00 L00 I.OU 0.50 0.50 0.50 Q50 0.50 033 0.33 0.3 3 0.33 0.33 020 020 0 20 020 0 2(1 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.1(1 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.0 0.01 0.01 O.OI 0.01 0.01 I.00 L00 6.00 10.00 10.00 0 20 0.20 020 0 20 021) 1.00 1.00 G.00 13.00 20.00 1.00 1.00 6.00 6.70 6.70 1.00 L00 (i.00 13.00 13.40 1.00 L00 6.00 13.00 13.40 1.00 I.00 6.00 13.00 30.00 L00 I.00 6.00 6.70 6.7U L00 I.00 6.00 6.70 6.70 1.00 I.00 I.00 L00 I.00 I.00 I.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 I.00 I.00 L00 L00 I.00 L00 I.00 6.00 6.70 6.70 I.00 I.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 I.00 I.00 1.00 I.00 LOU 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0. 0.20 0.20 0.20 0 20 0 20 Sources: f3uuc County, Mintier & Associates Notes (I) the maxinnun density allowed in tlu land use designutiun (2) maximum density allowed (bused on miuinuun lot size) in the zoaiug district (3) based on minimum building site area per emit (6,500 sy. It.) (4) based on minimum building site area per unit (3,250 sy. Il.) (5) bused on minimum building site urea per unit (2, I ~0 xj. 1i.) [3uttc County Housing Element 39 May 25, 2004 E3ackground Report Chapter 4: Housing Table 4-27 below calculates the residential development capacity in unincorporated areas by multiplying the maximum densities in Table 4-26 by the vacant acreage shown in Table 4-23. Residential units arc rounded down to the nearest whole number in each cell. TABLE 4-27 ESTIMATE OF RESIDENTIAL HOLDING CAPACITY FOR LAND ~VIT1I RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND ZONING DISTRICTS BASED ON DEVELOPABLE ACREAGE AND GENERAL PLAN DENSITIES T _ _ _ Mcdium~i high Foothill Agricultural Low I ~ Arum IZcsidential Dcnsity~, Density', Density __ _ Rcs~durtialLonin~ I Agricultural-Rcsiduriial A-R ~ ALriculturd-Kcsidcntial, I/2-acre AR-I/2 parcels - __ Agricultural-Residential, I-acreparccls AR-1 ---- Agricultural-Kcsidcntial, 2-I/2-acre 'iAR-2-I/2 r~rccls 1 - -- __ _ - - - - - - -- - Agricultural-K~sidentt il, 5-acre parcels AR-5 Agricultural-Residential, 10-acre ~AR-IO parcels ~ Agricultural-Suburban Kcsidcntial ~A-SR FoothillRccrcational, I-acrcparccls --- _ MFR-I ~. Foothill Kccrcauonal, 2-acrcpaiccls __ ',FR-2 , - Foothill Recreational, 3-acre parcels '~ FR-3 ~ Foothill Recreational, 5-acre parcels FK-? Foothill Rccrcutioual, 10-acre parcels 'FR-10 Foothill Rccrcauonal ~0 acrcpuccls FR 20 --- - Foothill Rccic uional 40 acre p uccls_ ___ FR 40 __ Foothill Rccr~ational 160-acrepirccls MFR-160 Mobile Flome Park - _ _ _ _ ~'MHP ~ Muuntain or Recreational Subdivision ~M-R - Residential Planned Unit Dcvclopnwnt _ PUD _ Kcsidcntial IZ-I --- - Rcs~dcntial - R-2 - Residential R-3 _--- Kcsidcntial ~ K-~4 Kcsidcntial-Nunconfarmim_ - _ __ !K-N -- Rcstduritul-P~olcssiunal R-P ~ Minnnum Du~tiity Residential Mobile R"T-1 fiomc I Medium Dcns~ty Residential Mobile ;RT-1/3 Home Mininnun Density Residential Trailer - RT-1-A 1 acre parcels - _ __ - ._ Suburban Residential IS-K - _ - Suburb,m Rcvdcntiul I/~-acre parcels _- jSK-I/2 - - -_ Suburban Kcsidcntial, I-acm parcels ~SR-I Suburban Kcsidcntial. 3-acrcparccls 'SR-? Suburban Residcnual 5-acre parcels - _ ___ SR-~ Totals Source: Mintier & Assacf:ues ~I Rcsidallial~' ~~ i_ _ ~ FART AR, Kcsidcntial' Rcsidcntial~ __ _ LDR~ MDR Rcsi~lcntial~l ~ FIDR, "Totals 0 63 10,958 644 0 11,665 0 0 45 0 0 45 0 528 396 0 0 924 0 571 28 0 0 599 0 486 7 0 0 493 0 5C, 0 0 0 5G 0 0 55 0 0 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 302 92 0 0 0 394 4 3 0 0 0 7 225 422 0 0 0 647 192 193 0 0 0 385 92 94 0 0 0 186 2 81 0 0 0 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 546 0 0 0 i46 0 81 1,019 12 0 1,112 0 70 3,742 336 7 1,155 0 0 0 671 0 671 0 0 1 18 2,140 464 3,723 0 ? 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 SU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 205 0 0 205 0 0 36 0 0 36 0 49 0 0 0 49 0 0 739 I 0 7-10 0 0 I 0 0 1 0 446 6 0 0 452 0 38 0 0 0 38 0 21 0 0 U 21 817 3,842 17,355 3,884 471 26,369 As shown in the table, Butte County has a capacity for 26,369 units on residentially-designated land that also has residential zoning. Butte County Housing Elcmcut 40 May 2~, 2004 Background Report Chapter d: I {Dosing Since Butte County clearly has the capacity to meet its overall assigned share of the regional housing need, the key question to be determined is whether there is sufficient dcvclopmcnt capacity for units affordable to modcratc-income and below households. Total Residential Holding Capacity vs. Projected Needs by Housing Type and Income Group As shown in Table 4-32 the Medium Density Residential (MDR) (nrtxinnuil density (without density bonus) of 13 units/acre) and High Density Rcsidcntial (HDR) (maximum density (without density bonus) of 20 units/acre) designations explicitly allow multifamily residential dcvclopmcnt, including condominiums, multiple-dwelling structures, mobile home parks, group quarters and care homes, while the Low Density Rcsidcntial (LDR) designation limits residential uses other than single family dwellings to a maximum density of six units per acre. As shown in Table 4-26, the R-1 zoning district allows a maximum density of 6.7 units per acre, baSCd On the lllllllnlllll~ paCCCI S1LC alld mlmlllUlll bLlllding S1tC aCCa Of 6,50 Sq. ft. ShOWn ]n Table 4-35. The R-? and R-3 zones allow a maximum density of 13.4 units per acre, based on the minimum building site area of 3,250 sq. tt. The R-4 zone allows a maximum density of 20.26 amts pCC aCCC, b85Cd On tl1C Illlml11U111 bin~ding S1tC area Ot 2, l 50 Sq. It. As shown in Table 4-34, the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning districts allow duplexes or zero lot line half-plexes, while the R-3 and R-4 zones also allow "multiple-family dwellings, apartments, and condominiums and townhouses." The R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones allow mobile home parks as a conditional use. Second dwelling units arc allowed in the R-1 zone as a conditional use and in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 zones by right (subject to the rcquircmcnts of Section 24-280 of the Zoning Ordinance). For the purposes of the Housing Elcmcnt, the MDR and HDR designations allow dcnsitics a»d uses that arc supportive of housing affordable to households at modcratc-income and below. The R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones allow dcnsitics and L-scs that arc supportive of affordable housing to households at modcratc-income and below. It is i-1lportant to note that, as shown in the "Regional Fair Share Allocation Evaluation" section above (sec Table 4-17), 76S (55 percent) of the 1,398 building permits issued by Butte County from the start of 2001 through April 2003 have been for manufactured homes. The typical sales prices for these units fall well within the range affordable to modcratc-income households and is approximately at the upper limit for low- incomc households. Thcrcforc, a large portion of the vacant land inventory for single family uses coarld be inventoried as affordable to low- and moderate-income households. However, to keep the analysis simpler, and because, as described below, this capacity is not nccdcd to meet Butte County's housing goals, these potential units have not been inventoried as "affordable". Thcrcforc, in compliance with the rcquircmcnts of Government Code Section 65583(c)(1), the General Plan Land Usc Element should provide a sufficient portion of land in the MDR and HDR designations, and the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones to meet its obligation to provide sites suitable for the production of nccdcd housing affordable to very low-, low-, and modcratc- incomc households. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 41 May 25, 200 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Table 4-28 below shows Butte County's inventory of sites for affordable housing. The table breaks down categories of land that, bccausc of permitted densities and unit types, allow dcvclopmcnt of modcratc-income and below housing units, as discussed above (as discussed above, manufactured homes built on single family parcels that would be affordable to low- and modcratc-income households arc not included). All parcels smaller than 0.5 acre (unless directly adjacent to other parcels in common ownership that together arc greater than 0.5 acres) were discarded from this inventory. Because of this, totals in several categories arc less than the acreage totals shown in Table 4-22. The acreage total for sites with an MDR designation and [Z-2 zoning is slightly higher than that shown in Table 4-22 bccausc Table 4-28 includes the entire parcel area, whereas the countywide inventory is based on totals from land use designation and zoning boundaries that may not have aligned exactly with parcel boundaries in the GIS system. The totals shown in the table below should be considered more accurate, bccausc they arc based on parcel boundaries. All of the parcels below were also field-checked to confirm their vacancy status. The table shows parcels organized by land use designation and zoning district. It also shows a "group" designation for most of the parcels. Thcsc letters refer to groupings of parcels that arc adjacent to each other. The following provides additional information about these groups: • Group A: the two parcels have different owners. • Group B: three of the four parcels have the same owner. • Group C: scvcn of the nine parcels have the same owner; some of the parcels arc adjacent across a street, rather than inunediately adjacent. • Group D: the two parcels have the same owner. • Group E: the six parcels have the same owner. • Group F: four of the scvcn parcels have the same owner; two of the remaining three parcels have the same owner. • Group G: the two parcels have the same owner. As shown in the table below, all of the sites arc within the SOIs of incorporated areas. Actual dcvclopmcnt of these parcels at higher densities is dependent on actions by the cities. The dcvclopmcnt of multifamily housing is unlikely to take place without land first being annexed by a city and the extension of urban services. Therefore, the accommodation of the County's share of the regional housing need is, to a large degree, outside of the hands of the County and is dependent on the cities' actions regarding unincorporated laud within their SOIs. Butte County Housing Element 42 May 2~, 20U4 Background Report Chapter 4: I lousing TABLE 4-28 INVENTORY OF SITES AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING -- Category/ Croup. IAPN# Location _ - Acres C designation/ R-4 zoning- ,- -- _ 3L(I1 - A 103(-IGO OG4 Orovillc SOI _ 3.9)+ --- ---- - - __ A 036-160 065 Orovillc SOI 3.a5 B 069-520 033 ~ _ Orovillc SO[ ~ - - - _ 4~(~? .- - -- - __ - - -- E3 X069-520 034 I Orovillc SOI ~~~~~ B X069-520-035 - Orovill~ SOI - 5~O? B 069-520 036 ~Orovillc SOI I fff 6.3I IIDR designation/ R-3 zoning ~ -1a•1'1 C ,036-160-044 ~Orovillc SOI ' 17.35 C 036-160-055 IOrovillc SOI - ~~-24 - C 036- I60-OG2 ~ Orovillc SOl 6.G-] C 036-200-033 --.- - '~Orovillc SOI 3.90 - - - 1~'IDR desi`` nation/ R 3 or PUU zoum« b b I ~ -- - - 15d.G3 D X007-150 044 ~ - -_- __ -- - - Chico SOI ~ _-- 0.53 _ -_ --- - D 1007-150-Ofi l --_ _.- C luu~ S01 ~ - _ ~ 0.42 - - ~ 1030--00-I00 --- - - - ~Orovillc SOI - 3.52 8 030-212-031 IOrovillc SO[ O'-4 - --- C ~~030-212-032 Onwillc SO] (12-1 - - .- _ - G 030-212-033 - ~Orovillc SOI 023 c 0?0-212-o3a !o~~,~~u~ soi '~ 0.24 G x(130-212-035 Orovillc SOI 0.24 G 030-212-036 ~Orovillc S01 _ - _ - - O?3 - X035-130-120 - ~Oroville SOI - - - -_ - (~I ~(~(~ - F ~0~5-130 185 ]Orovillo S01 - - - - 3.SG - - - F 035-130-186 i 1 Oiovillc SOI - ~ 1.06 - --- -- - - F 035-130-187 - - - _ - _ 11'Orovillc SOI I 0~`~~~ -- 035 l30 188 F Oroville SOI __- ~ - 1.01 _ -, _ _ - F 035-300 0~6 _ _ _- -- •rovill~ SOI 4.26 F 035-300 038 ----_- - - l Orovillc SOI - 1.02 ~ F (135-300-039 Orovillc S0[ ~ 1.03 C 1036-210-02G Oroville SOI 19.05 --_ _- C X036-210-028 - ~Orovillc SOI ___ - - -_ 10.46 - - C 036-210-0 30 - i Orov~lle SOI -- 8.96 - C 036-210-035 Orovillc SOI 20.85 C j036 210-0i6 'Orovillc SOI - - I?.3.1 -_ _ - - - 1068-230-039 _ - -- _ - Orovillc SOI ~ ~~ ~1DR design ~tion/ R 2 coning __ ! . _ _ - 5.3G - )007-0~0 123 Chico SOI I - - X7.02 G 1007-430 023 - Chico SOI -- -- -- ! _ _ _ 23.09 - - -- -- - G 007-430 024 Chuo SOI _ ~ - 2.22 -- - - - _ - 064 4l0 024 1 ~ - Par disc SO[ -- ---- ----- -- OJO -_ --- -- - -- - 064-430-005 - - ~ --- ~P ~radisc SO[ _ i - - 0.5G - - 1-- - - - --- -_ - 064-460-OOZ - . -- Y iradisc SO[ - - 0.98 _ .064-460-004 P ir~idisc SOL OJ8 Sources E3une Counrv, Mintier ~ Associates [3uttc County Housing Elculcnt 43 May 25, 2004 Qackground Report Chapter 4: Housing Table 4-29 below shows a summary of residcntial development potential by affordability category in Butte County, based on Table 4-28 above. As shown in the table, Butte County has a total capacity of 26,997 residcntial waits, including the 26,369 units oI1 residentially-designated land and with residcntial zoning shown iI1 Table 4-27 plus 628 units on the 3l acres with a C designation and R-4 zoning shown in Table 4-28. The number of affordable units calculated for each of these catcgorics is derived from the density assumptions in Table 4-26. Based on allowable maxinnun densities in excess of 16 units per acre with density bonuses (which is very high for a rural cotmty such as Butte County) for all oh the land shown in the table with a C, HDR, or MDR designation, this land is assumed to allow development of units affordable to very low-income households and higher. TABLE 4-29 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL BY AFFORDABILITY CATGCORY -- - _-_ _ acn~s ma~unuml ma~unum duisity ~tisumed affo~"dability __ dcnsit~' s~ith densrtv bonus 1 units (2) "total wits (3) _ ?6,997 - _ - l - - Cdesign llion/ R-4 zoning 1 31.01 20.26 X5.3 ~ ~ very low and hiLhcrl 628 - _ - 1 __ - -t - - ~- - - _ _ IIDR dcs~gnation/ R-~ ionui~~ 3x.14 13.40; 16.7~~ very low and hi Sher' 457 MDR designation/ R-3 or PUD i 15463 13.00 16.25 very low and highcri 2,010 zoning MDR designation/ R-2 toning ~ 55.36 13.001 1625~~ very low and highcr~~ 720 Sources: 13uuc County, Mintier & Associates Notes: (1) 2?'% density bonus (2) Development potential is based u^ acres multiplied by maximum density (without density bonus) (?) 26,369 units un I;uxl with residcntial land use designations shown in Table -F-27 " G?K waits on the 31 acres with a C dcsienution land R--1 zoning) shoo n in Table -~-28. __ Table 4-30 below provides a summary of residcntial holding capacity in Butte County compared to Butte County's assigned housing nccd. The figures for total RHNP allocation, units built, and net allocation to be met arc from Table 4-17. The figures for holding capacity on vacant land arc from Table 4-29. As shown in Table 4-30, Butte County has a total residcntial capacity of units far in cxccss oCits net allocation to be met. Because CapaClty fOC hOUSing pCOdUCtIOn CXCCCdS BUttC COllllty'S total nccd for l1CW hOLlSing duri-1g the Housing Elancnt planning period, a primary objective for the County over the Housing Elcmcnt planning period will be to provide adequate sites to accommodate the housing needs of very low-, low-, and modcratc-income households. As shown in Table 4-30, Butte County has a net allocation to be met of 2,248 modcratc-income and below units after accounting for units built from January 2001 through April 2003. Butte County has a capacity for 3,815 modcratc-income and below units, for a surplus capacity of 1,567 units. Because the 3,815 unit capacity for modcratc-income and below units arc assumed to be able to be built down to very low-income affordability, Butte County does not have a nccd for additional capacity i-1 the very low-, low-, or modcratc-income catcgorics. The 3,815 unit capacity for modcratc-income and below units could also be increased, with application of the maximum 25 pcI-cent density bonus, to 4,769 units; however, density bonuses arc not reflected in the table. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 44 May 2~, 2004 E3ackground Report Chapter 4: Housing TABLE 4-30 RESIDENTIAL HOLDING CAPACITY ANALYSIS i- Verv' Local Low Moderate Combined, Above Total i _ VcrvLow Moderate I Low, and'; I Modcr~tc Total RHNP Allocation 1 _ _ 1,117 - 894 1005 3 O1G -- ~ b Housui * built _(101 throe *h I 0'~ _ 0 --_ 76~ - - 7GSt - 41301 003 ) I _ ~_ - - ~ - I,I 17~ Nct Vlocatiau to be stet: 894 ~ i i7, - 2 248; - I Janua~p' 200 1-June-2008_- _ - - -_ - - -..-- ~ Holding Capacity -Vacant and ~~ 3,81 0 0, 3,815~ Land (3 ~ . Rem unite Need (4 0 -) .. - - - - -- --` 0~. Oi ~ __ - ~ - 0 - Sources Butte com,ty; vcrn~..a wnlic nssociatcs. Inc.: Ntimicr x n„~~,;<<<, Notcs: (I) See Table 417. (2) Scc Tublc 4-17. (3) Scc Tublc 4 ?9. (4) 1 Yu t capacity-for very low-income unity a tnslerrnl to low- and nuxlci uc-income calegoucti . Land Availahle for Other Types of Housing and Shelter ?,569 5,585 0,301 - 1,398 ` l.)3 ) _.4,187 2i, I i{? 4 26,997 - - (~ -- _- -_ State law (Government Code Section 65583(c)(a)) reduires that local laud use regulations acconunodate a range of housing types, as well as facilities for people in need of emergency shelter and transitional housing. The following is a brief analysis of the availability of land for other types of housing. Ma~rarfactured Hoirsi~rg The County has a Mobile Home Park (MHP) zone, but there is currently only 0.1 vacant acres in th1S dCSlgllal1011. T11C COUnty alSO aIIOWS dCVC10~111ent Of 1110h11C 110mC paC({S aS a COndltlOtlill USC in all of the residcntial zones. In accordance with state law, the County allows manufactured homes on permanent foundations on all residcntial lots. Tra~aitional Housing cued Enrerge~lcy Shelters Table 4-31 below shows the regulations for group living, including emergency shelters and transitional housing, permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. For transitional housing facilities that do not involve group living, location oFtransitional housing facilities is subject to the same land use regulations as other housing developments of similar type, size, and density. Butte County Housing Element 45 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing TABLE 4-31 7,nNINr ORnINANCF RRGtII,ATIONS FOR GROUP LIVING T1' c 7,anes The use of a single Family residence as a small family day care home, Permitted in all agricultural zones, all foothill licensed family care home, foster home, or group home for mentally rccre,uional zones. all residential zones, and all i disordered or otherwise handicapped persons or neglected children. Said timber mountain zuncs. I homes shall serve six or fewer persons and shall be subject to all applicable stale roeulations and limitations ~ Licensed family, foster or group homes in conjunction with six (G) or fewer Permitted use in RI.R-2, K-3 and R-4 cones individuals on a hvcnty-four-hour basis permitted use in R l .R-2, R-3 and R-~1 Rest homes, convalescent homes and sanitariums Ibr more than six (G) Conditional use in R-2, R-3 and R--1 zone, residents Licensed family, foster or group homes in conjunction with seven (7) or Conditional use in R-I, R-2, R-i and R-~ zones more persons and da care facilities for over twelve (12) children Large family day care I~icilities subject to the requirements of Section 24- Minor Use Permit required in all a ~ricultural ?~~5 zones, all foothill rccrcational zones, all ~ residential zones, and all timber nxnullain zOnCS. Source: 13uuc CountyLonin¢ Ordinance _ -- _ Farnnvorkcr housing ThC ZOmng ~rd117anCC pCClll]tS `~hOUSing fael11t1CS ~1nelLldlllg mOb11C homCS) t0 a0 0 0 117 111 0datC Llp to 12 agricultural workers and their families employed by the owner or operator of the premises or owners or operators of other agricultural lands pursuant to Section 17021.6 of the California Health and Safety Code and subject to State permits" in all agricultural zones. In addition, temporary mobile honks arc allowed in all agricultural zones, all foothill recreational zones, all residcntial zones, and all timber mountain zones by Administrative Permit. Seco~ul Units The County's standards for second unit development arc typical of California cities and counties. Butte County has adopted a set of second dwelling unit standards that arc intended to facilitate second unit development. Second dwelling units arc allowed in the R-1 zone as a conditional use and in the R-2, R-3 and R-4 zones by right (subject to the rcquircmcnts of Section 24-280). The County's second unit regulations arc described in detail in Section 4.4 (Constraints Acid Incentives). Sites Srritahle for Redevelopment fbr Residential Use The Butte County Board of Supervisors approved the Chapman/Mulberry Neighborhood Plan on January 25, 2000. This Plan is intended to preserve and enhance the single family residcntial character of the neighborhood core and promote the revitalization of the Chapman/Mulberry neighborhood. The 338-acre area is predominantly an unincorporated county island surrounded by the City of Chico. The area has a significant number of structures in recd of repair and rehabilitation. According to County records, only 13.6 pcrccnt of the dwellings in the Chapman area and 28 percent of the dwellings in the Mulberry area were rated as meeting current minimum building code rcquircmcnts. Over 73 pcrccnt of the dwellings were built prior to 1950. Butte County Housing Elcntent 46 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Infrastructure is lacking in much of the plan area. Street pavement width varies and curbs, gutters and sidewalks arc inconsistently developed, if at all. The small residential lots arc developed with individual on-site sewage disposal systems. The lack of a sanitary sewer and storm drain system is the primary infrastructure deficiency. Portions of the area arc subject to standing water due to the lack of drainage facilities. The County has and will continue to invest CDBG Funds to rehabilitate substandard homes. Chapman/Mulberry Neighborhood Land Use Policy #4 indicates that the County shall continue to promote and facilitate the rehabilitation of the existing housing stock using a variety of applicable, viable programs. Adequacy of Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure The following section addresses the adequacy of public facilities, scrviccs, and inl~rastructurc to accommodate planned residential growth between 2001 and 2008. It should be remembered that the residential holding capacity analysis presented above assumes that the vast majority of all housing and all of the affordable housing built within the unincorporated county will occur within the SOIs of the cities. h1 addition, development of multifamily housing is unlikely to take place without land first being annexed by a city and the extension of urban scrviccs. Therefore, the aCCOlnIllodatloll Of the COUnty~S ShaCC Of tf1C CCglonai hOUSing -1CCd 1S, t0 a faCgC def,~CCC, outside of the hands of the County and is dependent on the cities' actions regarding unincorporated land within their SOIs. RoucLs Residential dcvclopmcnt within and on the periphery of urban areas of the county creates a need for expansion and improvement of the existing street system to accommodate increased usage. The absence of available funding sources to finance nccdcd expansions and improvements is an obstacle to residential dcvclopmcnt. In sonic areas of the county, specifically the Paradise Ridge Area, dcvclopmcnt in the unincorporated area will create a strain on the existing roads. The County has adopted a requirement to include traffic considerations when planning for additional housing units. Developers arc expected to take responsibility for paying the costs of accessary on-site and off-site traffic improvements to serve new residents. Assuming that developers add these costs to the sales prices for new homes, this is another factor that increases housing costs. However, paying for nccdcd improvements addresses only one issue associated with expanding the road system. The geography of the county constrai-1s transportation and circulation as well. [n the flat valley of the southwestern portion of the county, the circulation system is affcctcd most significantly by the Feather River. The river bisects the lower portion of the county running south. In the foothills and mountains of the eastern part of the county, travel is limited to cast- west roadways that run through valleys and canyons. Man-made barriers also constrain automobile traffic. For instance, the circulation system is affcctcd by the railroad tracks running north-south parallel to the state highways. Together the river and railroad tracks facilitate north- south travel, though they also hinder cast-west travel in the southern portio^ of the county. Butte County Housing Element 47 May 2~, ?004 [3ackground Report Chapter 4: Housing Parks Five special independent districts maintain parks and recreational facilities in Butte County. "Independent" means that each district is governed by a board of directors elected by the voters in that district. The park and rccrcation districts in Butte County arc also non-enterprise districts, which means they arc dependent on property taxes for operating revenue and not on user tees. The tivc special districts in Butte County arc: • The Chico Arca Recreatio^ and Park District, serving Chico and the vicinity; • The Fcathcr River Recreation and Park District, serving the Oroville area and vicinity; • The Paradise Rccrcation and Park District, serving the Paradise Ridge area; • The Durha-n Rccrcation and Park District, serving the Durham community and surrounding area, and • The Richvalc Rccrcation and Park District, serving the small rural town of Richvalc. The rccrcation districts in Butte County use their own standards to measure and plan for meeting the rccrcation demand in their services areas. However, they arc coordinating efforts to establish usage and fee standards if the County adopts a Quimby Ordinance. Passed in 1965, the Quimby Act requires developers to set aside parkland or pay in-lieu funds to public scrviccs such as rccrcation districts. Parkland set-aside can range between three to five acres per thousand people. Lctw Enfvrcenrc--t Several agcncics provide law enforcement in Butte County. Thcsc include the Butte County Sheriff, the California Highway Patrol, the California State Police, aild the State Department of Fish and Gamc. The individual agcncics each have jurisdiction over the entire county, although they provide different types of law cnforccmcnt scrviccs to county residents. The two most critical agcncics arc discussed below. • The Butte County Sheriff s Office (BCSO) is responsible for law cnforccmcnt, criminal investigation, marijuana eradication, and crime prevention in the unincorporated areas of the county. The BCSO operates the County jail and acts as bailiff for the County court system. The BCSO is the countywide coordinator for mutual aid situations and has mutual aid agreements with the California Highway Patrol and the Oroville, Chico and Gridley municipal police departments. The QCSO has its main office in Oroville, with additional offices (sub-stations) in Chico and Magalia. The BCSO has divided the county into north and south service areas. • The California Highway Patrol (CHP) provides law cnforccmcnt scrviccs, primarily traffic control, for the State roads and roads in the unincorporated portions of the county. Thcsc scrviccs include traffic control, accident investigation, and licensing of vehicles. The CHP has a mutual aid agreement with the Sheriff s Dcpartmcnt and will respond when requested by the Sheriff. The deployment/distribution of CI-IP pcrsom~cl is based upon traffic volume and accident rates within the County. Areas with a high incidence of accidents or traffic control problems arc patrolled on a regular basis. There arc many Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 48 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing areas of the county, particularly in the foothills in the East, that arc outside the regular patrols of the CHP, so the CI-IP visits these areas only when called. Fire Since 1931, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) has provided fire protection scrviccs through an annual cooperative agrccmcnt with the County. Under the terms of this agrccmcnt, the County funds CDF professional command, tire-fighting, and administrative staff to operate the Butte County Firc Department (BCFD). In addition, the County provides funds for operating expenses, stations, equipment, and maintenance for the BCFD. Through this arrangement, the CDF and the BCFD function together as a fiilly consolidated fire protection agency and provide the most cost-effective fire protection scrvicc for Butte County. The BCFD provides emergency scrviccs to all of Butte County, protecting over 1,600 square miles, several municipalities, and an unincorporated population of over 108,000 residents. Within the county, only the Cities of Chico, Oroville, the Town of Paradise, and the El Medio Fire Protection District have independent fire departments. The BCFD has established mutual aid or automatic aid agreements with other Firc protection agencies to provide optimal fire protection scrvicc to the entire county. Four hundred volunteer tiro fighters support the BCFD. They arc organized into 22 local companies that opcratc 18 stations and provide back-up scrvicc to BCFD stations within the cow~ty. The voluntccr companies arc dispatched by the BCFD as needed, and provide key support to the BCFD in cmcrgency situations. The voluntccr companies make up an essential part of the county fire protection system, olten providing the first response to au cmcrgency in the rural portions of the county that arc some distance from a BCFD station. Although the voluntccr companies arc organized and supported by the local communities, they opcratc as part of the countywide fire protection system and receive regular training by the BCFD professional fire fighters. Schools Fifteen local school districts, Butte Community Collcgc, and the County Office of F,ducation provide public education in the unincorporated area of Butte County. The local districts provide elementary and secondary education to the communities and unincorporated areas of the county, while the County Office of Education offers special education programs and other related services to the individual districts within the county. The Butte Commwlity Collcgc is a two-year junior college that struts the residents of Butte and Glenn Counties with post-secondary and adult education. The local school districts range in size from the single school Feather Falls Union Elementary School District, which has an average daily attendance (ADA) of 45 students, to the Chico Unified School District, which has 26 schools and an ADA of over ] 3,269 students. Five of the districts (Biggs, Chico, Durham, Gridley and Paradise) are unified school districts, serving Butte County Housing Elenlcnt 49 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing students from kindergarten through high school. Eight districts (Bangor, Fcathcr Falls, Golden Fcathcr, Manzanita, Oroville, Palermo, Pionccr and Tha-malito) provide elementary education throughout the rest of the county, feeding students into Oroville Union High School District and Gridley Unified for secondary education. According to the district CBIJDS Report for the fiscal year 2002/03 there arc 34,259 students enrolled in schools in Butte County. Many of these school districts report growing enrollments. In some cases, growth can be accommodated at the existing facilities; in other cases, these nccds can be addressed through the use of portable classrooms. In still other cases, the aced for new construction has been identified. Finally, in a few cases not much can be done to accommodate growth. In the larger school districts, growth is accommodated through the use of portables and planned construction of new facilities. • The Fcathcr Falls Union School District can accommodate growth using its present facilities. • School Districts that can accommodate growth using portable classrooms include Bangor Union Elcmcntary, Biggs Unified, Chico Unified, Durham Unified, Gridley Uniticd, and Thcrmalito Union Elcmcntary. • School Districts that can accommodate growth with new construction include Biggs Uniticd, Chico Unified, Durham Unified, Gridley Unified, Orovillc Elcmcntary, Orovillc Union High School, Palermo Union, Paradise Uniticd, and Thcrmalito Union Elcmcntary. • School Districts that cannot accommodate growth beyond current capacities include Golden Fcathcr Union and Manzanita. Stnr»e Drai~la~~e With the exception of the Paradise area, Butte County's urban communities arc constrained in varying degrees by a lack of drainage facilities. Draiuagc facilities arc particularly ncccssary for the provision of higher density developments needed to meet low-income housing nccds and to maintain an effective supply of rental housing. Any multifamily development in outlying unincorporated co~ilmunities (those not adjacent to existing cities) would need to develop an adequate drainage plan to direct run-off to the appropriate facilities downstream. The cost of such drainage facilities would have to be borne by the dcvclopcr. The issue of drainage capacity is not so much a physical constraint as a potential economic constraint. It may not be financially feasible for an individual dcvclopcr to provide ncccssary drainage facilities for one project. Drainage and flooding problem areas can add costs and constrain housing development in some circumstances; however, these areas will not be targeted by the County for affordable housing. County policy directs higher density housing to urban areas where services, such as adequate drainage, arc available. Water Water supply is usually not a constraint to dcvclopment in the county, as abundant groundwater and surface supplies arc generally available. However, new housing dcvclopment in the Town of Butte County Housing Element 50 May 25, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Paradise is constrai-1ed by a moratoriu-11 placed on new water connections by the Paradise Irrigation District. There arc eleven public water systems in Butte County. The Lime Saddle Community Services District and the Table Mountain Irrigation District were dissolved and no longer provide service. There arc other agcncics that provide service that arc not considered special districts and arc regulated by the Public Utilities Commission. The largest of these agcncics is the Califor-zia Water Service which provides domestic water to a large portion of the Chico and Oroville area. The Dcl Oro Water Company scrvcs Stirling City, Magalia, and the Lime Saddle area. The delivery capabilities of the county's community water systems will have to be expanded to serve new residcntial users. Often, such expansion is simply a matter of adding distribution lines to connect new development to public water supply syste-11s. However, as in the case of the Town of Paradise, significant new conveyance facilities will have to be constructed from local reservoirs, which will be a substantial invest-i~ent. Also, several of the water systems will require upgraded treatment to assure that mini-num state water quality standards arc met. Thus, even though capacity exists, several of the water supply distribution systems arc in nccd of improvement. Se-ver Waste disposal services arc provided by community-wide collection and treatment systems only in the urban areas of Butte County. Rural areas, and areas on the periphery of urban areas, in most cases, use individual, on-site disposal methods (septic systems) for waste disposal. With the exception of Paradise, which lacks a scwcr system, and Biggs (where usage has neared capacity), there is excess capacity in every city. Additional capacity may be provided by expansion and/or enlargement of the treatment facilities. In addition to these systems, there arc other small community scwcr systalls in the unincorporated county area serving the following individual devclopmalts: Stirling City, Skansen Subdivision, Lakc Oroville Area Public Utility District, Richardson Springs Community Service District and Richvale. None of these systems has significant capacity to serve additional residcntial development. In Chico, Gridley, and Biggs sewage disposal systems arc provided by incorporated communities and arc available only upon annexation. Oroville services arc provided in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The City of Paradise is served entirely by on-site disposal systems (septic systems). The Sewerage Commission-Oroville Region (SCOR) scrvcs customers through one of three service districts, the City of Oroville, the Lakc Oroville Area Public Utility District, or the Thernialito Irrigation District. The Oroville area system, administered by SCOR has substantial unused capacity to serve new unincorporated urban development. Developers would nccd to reach an agreement with SCOR to expand its service area to include the most likely areas of development north, south, and west of Oroville. Butte County Housing Element 51 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing The greatest constraints to the provision of affordable housing arc in areas of the county not served by community-wide sewer systems. It should be noted that the extension ol~ distribution lints off existing systems could alleviate these constraints. This is often beyond the capability of the private sector to afford. Grants through State and Federal programs arc the most likely resources to alleviate this constraint to affordable housing. Without the dcvclopmcnt of community scwcr systems in unincorporated communities, higher density urban dcvclopmcnt requiring community scwcr systems will be limited primarily to areas within the scrvicc range of SCOR. In 1992, the Town of Paradise established atown-wide "wastewater management zone" that oversees the evaluation, managcmcnt, and maintenance of all existing and firturc individual sewage systems upon propcrtics located within the town limits. Since 1992, the Town of~ Paradise has adopted, amended, and administered a specific set of sewage treatment and disposal regulations and standards that have provided policy direction for the scrvicc operations of the "waste water managcmcnt zone." Dcvclopmcnt in or adjacent to the Paradise community is somewhat constrained by the suitability of soil on individual propcrtics for on-site septic systems. I-Iowever, in some locations multifamily residential dcvclopmcnt can be accommodated with the establishment of on-site special design sewage treatment and disposal systems. Making use of existing scwcr systems requires that new housing dcvclopmcnt be located primarily near the existing cities that offer sewage services. Dcvclopmcnt elsewhere in the unincorporated county area would be confined to dcvclopmcnt projects that can use on-site wastewater systems or small-scale wastewater holding facilities. /nfrcrstructu-•e Frna~icirag The County is reviewing a new 20-year Capital Improvcmcnt Program for approval by the Board of Supervisors. This Capital Improvcmcnt Program outlines infrastructure projects associated with road, bridge and safety improvements that will be implemented in one, two to three, 4 to 10, and 11 to 20 year increments. The Department of Public Works has detailed information regarding specific projects that will be carried out within the county. The Department of Public Works is working to develop impact fccs for futtu~c road improvements and this would be related to the traffic model completed by the Butte CoLU~ty Association of Govcnlmcnts (BCAG). Infrastructure can also be financed on a case-by-case basis during individual project review. On large projects, specific mitigation required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) may include off-site infrastructure improvement. In addition, the County has adopted Urban Area fccs that arc applicable to residential dcvclopmcnt that help pay for the impacts associated with residential dcvclopmcnt within the designated Urban Areas of the county. Butte County Housing Elctnent 52 May 2~, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing s~~,r:,1zu,-y Public facilities, services acid infrastructure arc adequate to meet population growth associated with the devcloptnent of sites identified in this Housing Elcmcnt. Thcrc is adequate water and sewer capacity to meet Butte County's share of the regional housing need. In many cases, schools will need to expand existing facilities, either through the use of portable classrooms or construction of new buildings. Inventory of Local, State, and Federal Housing and Financing Programs Butte County does not act as a developer in the production of affordable units. Furthermore, the private sector, which can apply for assistance under various state and fcdcral funding programs, has not developed affordable housing projects within the unincorporated area of Butte County. The County has very limited financial resources of its own to allocate for 1~-ousing. histead, what funds it receives come from state and fcdcral governments. For example, the County competes for limited Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the statewide program administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The County's last CDBG award was in 1998. Repayments from housing rehabilitation loans made with CDBG fiords arc expected to result in an estimated $154,000 of Progra-n Income annually that will be available for housing activities, such as the rehabilitation loan program. CDBG fields and Program Income have also been used to help install public sewer laterals for Targeted Income Group (T[G) households and to implement a revolving loan program that supports TIG eligible small business micro enterprises. The County has not applied for HOME funds and dots not have housing set-aside funds i'rom redevelopment. However, it may be possible for the County to access a portion of the housing set-aside funds from the Chico Redevelopment Agency's Greater Chico Redevelopment Project Area, which includes sonic unincorporated areas along with portions of the City of Chico. Thcrc arc some affordable housing developers active in the county, such as Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) and the Housing Authority of Butte County. These organizations have focused their development efforts in the incorporated areas of the county, where there arc more development opportunities and better access to services. Habitat for Humanity also has an affiliate working in Butte County on self-help housing, producing one or two homes per year. Finally, the County approved a Use Permit in August 2003 fora 53,000 square foot building to be used in conjunction with a 50-bed adult rehabilitation facility to be operated by the Salvation Army. The facility will treat men and women with chemical addictions. The facility is located north of Chico on Cohasset Road near Diesel Lanc, in the unincorporated portion of the county. The Housing Authority of Butte County The Housing Authority of Butte County administers a traditional public housing program, farm labor housing, and Housing Choice Vouchers and also provides additional affordable rental waits under its open market rental program. The Housing Authority owns 345 units of public housing Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 53 May ?5, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing located in Chico (145), Oroville (130), Gridley (50), and Biggs (20). None of these public housing units is located in the unincorporated area of the county. However, the 136 units of farm labor housing arc located outside of Gridley in the unincorporated area of the county. The Housing Authority also administers 1,846 Housing Choice Vouchers, which can be used thrOUghOllt the COLl17ty. ThCCC 1S a VCCy long Walking hSt fOC the VOUChCCS - at ]Cast t11rCC yCal's. Thcrc arc 1,669 households on the list. Thcrc arc also 475 households on the list for the public housing units. The Housing Authority also owns and manages several rental housing projects developed under other programs, such as the low-income tax credit program. Thcrc arc 360 units in this category, with three projects in Chico and one in Oroville. Butte County Department of Behavioral Health -SEARCH Program In 2000, the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health was awarded afive-year grant under AB 2034, the Chronic Homeless Initiative. The grant provides $750,000 per year for case management, direct rental assistance, and other services for homeless residents with severe mental illness and alcohol or drug addiction (the dually diagnosed). The caseload is approximately 50 participants at any one time. Program staff find landlords willing to rent units to program participants. Butte County Housing Rehabilitation Program Butte County has operated a housiug rehabilitation loan and grant program for over twenty years. As of 2003, consultant, Conncrly & Associates, administers the County's housiug rehabilitation programs, which arc available to owner occupants as well as to owners of rental property in the unincorporated area. The maximum loan amowlt is $40,000, and the interest rate is 3 percent. According to Conncrly & Associates, there have been 16 grants and 30 loans made under the program since 1998. As of the end of March 2003, there were seven pending applications. CDBG funds from IICD as well as program income from loans as they arc repaid provide financial support to the housing rehabilitation loan program. According to the County, there arc 182 outstanding loans under the program as of April, 2003. Community Action Agency of Butte County The Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. (CAABCI) administers several programs that assist low-income households in Butte County. The home weatherization program includes energy education, door weather-stripping, window repair, duct repair, insulation, furnace replacement, and other energy-saving measures. Since the inception of the Weatherization Assistance Program, over 25,000 homes have been weatherized representing over 33,000 low- incomc and elderly persons. Butte County Housing Element 54 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Finally, the Utility Assistance Program provides utility payment assistance to income eligible residents. Payment assistance includes help with gas and electric bills or help with wood, propane, or oil healing bills. CAABCI also operates the Esplanade House, a transitional housing shelter. The Esplanade House is located in Chico and provides a transitional shelter program designed to provide shelter and essential services for hommcless families in Butte County. The goal of the program is to assist homeless families become self-sufficient and to help minimize the risk of future homelessness. Assisted Housing Projects The Housing Authority's farm labor housing project cast of Gridley is the only assisted housing located in the Lnincorporated part of the county. This project provides 136 units of family housing for farm labor workers as defined by USDA Rura] Development. Development of affordable housing projects has occurred in the incorporated areas of the county in Chico, Orovillc, Paradise and Gridley. Thcrc have been no affordable housing projects built in the unincorporated areas of the county. This is primarily due to the fact that the cities offer sites that already have the required infrastructure and that arc close to needed services. For example, multifamily housing is built in cities, since they have scwcr systems, while most housing units built in unincorporated Butte County rely on septic systems, and therefore arc either single family or duplex units. Furthermore, the cities oltcn arc able to provide some financial assistance, such as redevelopment housing set-aside funds, to developers of affordable housing. Howcvcr, there arc two sub-areas with scwcr districts: Thcrmalito and South Oroville. Thus, if affordable multifamily housing were to be built in the ~u~irlcorporated area, Thcrmalito and South Oroville would be the most likely sub-areas. Funding Programs Thcrc arc several local, state, and federal funding programs that can be used to assist first-time homebuycrs, build affordable housing, and help special needs groups, such as seniors and large households. In most cases other entities, including for-profit and non-profit dcvclopcrs, apply for funds or other program benefits. For example, dcvclopcrs apply directly to USDA for Section 515 loans or to HUD for Section 202 and Section 811 loans or to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) for low-income tax credits. The County can help sponsor grant and Loan applications, provide matching funds, or furnish land at below-market cost. Howcvcr, there arc also programs, such as Ca1HFA's HELP program, to which the County applies directly. Finally, there arc a few programs, such as the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program or the Lease Purchase Program, to which individual houscholdsapply. County financial support of private sector applications for funding to outside agencies is very important. Funding provided by the County can be used as matching funds required of some Butte County Housing Element 55 May Z5, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing programs. Local funding is also used for leverage. County support of private sector applications enhances the competitive advantage of each application for funds. CDBG grants arc the primary source of funding currently received by Butte County for housing activities. Efforts arc currently underway to consolidate the management of both the housing and economic development sides of the CDBG program. This consolidation will not result in less money for housing. In fact, there should be a higher level of dedicated funds available for housing. In addition, with a single manager for both programs, the County will be better able to manage, coordinate, and leverage program income. Preserving At-Risk Units As discussed above, there arc no assisted housing dcvclopmcnts that arc located in the unincorporated areas of the county except the farmworkcr housing that is owned and managed by the Housing Authority of Butte County. Information from the Calilornia I-lousing Partnership regarding dcvclopmcnts with expiring subsidies identified several projects, all of which arc located in the cities of Chico or Oroville. Butte County Housing Element 56 May 2~, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing 4.4 CONSTRAINTS AND INCENTIVES Potential Constraints to the Development of Housing Potential Government Constraints There arc a number of local regulatory requirements and incentives that affect the production of housing in Butte County, including parking requirements, residcntial densities, heights and setbacks, standards for second units, and other standards. This section defines these standards and assesses whether any serves as a constraint to affordable housing development. Land Use Cn~rtrols The County's subdivision ordinance, zoning, as well as other land use controls provide the framework within which development may take place. Table 4-32 below shows the five residcntial land use designations in the Butte County Gcncral Plan. The table shows the allowable primary and secondary uses, and intensity of use from the existing Land Usc Elcmcnt. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 57 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing TABLE 4-32 RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS IN TIIE BUTTE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN Land Use ~ Primary Uses Secandar~ Uses ~ Intensity of Use Ucsignation I I - ~ _ __- I, Foothill Arca 'FAR ~Sut~lc family dwcllm *s at rural Agricultural uses, animal Minimum parcel size of one to Residential ~~ '~densitics. ihusbandry, home occupations. ~forty acres, with the spccilic '~ ~ .resource extraction and ~densily being subject to the zonin~~ ~iiproccssing, forestry, outdoor ~ I~ictors and dcvclupmcnl criteria h~ecreational facilities, ,listed below. environmental preservation ~~ ~~ ! '.activities, airports, utilities, ~~ public and quasi-public uses, dwellings, group quarters, I 'scare homes, and other ~, secondary uses which arc ~ ~~ ~~ ~~consistcnt with the Foothill 'An t Rcsidcntwl dcst~tation. Agricultural AR IAgriculuual uses uul single Anus it husbandry, lonstry. Mininuun parcel stre of one to Residential ' family dwellings at rural 'intense animal uses, home ;forty acres. One single I:unily densities. occupations, mining, outdoor ',dwelling per parcel. Home ~Irecrauion facilities, (,occupations, firm animals, other ~ I cnvironmcntal preservation '.uses and setbacks regulated to ~activitics, airports, utilities, maintain rural character. ,public mtd quasi-public uses, ~ group quarters, care homes ~~ i and tr msicnl lodging. 1 _ _ _. - --- Low Density LDR ~DUtched uncle tanuly Agncultural uses, animal iLoning allows net parcel sizes of Residential i (dwellings at urban de nsilies. husbandry, home occupations , one, acre l0 6,500 square feet. One Loutdoor recreation Ihcilitics, isingle Iamily dwelling per parcel '~ ~'~ utilities, public and quasi- '.with other residential uses limited I ~ public uses, group quarters ~to a maximum density of 6 I ~ sand care homes. ,dwelling units per gross acre. (I ) '~ (Homc occupations. farm animals, I other uses and setbacks reeulutcd Ito maintain single family ~residcntial character. Medium Density MDR ~A mixture of urban residentud Home ocatpations, IZonin ~ allows net parcel size of Residential uses, including, detached professional and business ~G,500 square feet. Maximum single family homes, offices, outdoor recreation ',density of 13 dwelling units per i condominiums, multiple- ~~ facilities, utilities, public and ~~,gross acre with group quarters and i dwelling structures, mobile (quasi-public uses. care homes limited to similar !,home parks, group quarters and idcnsitics. (2) Hontc occupations, ~carc homes. conultercial uses. other uses and !,setbacks regulated to maintain ~residential character. High Density ~fIDR ~Iligher-density urbmt Iliomc occupations, Zoning allows parcel sizes of Residential ~, presidential uses, including (professional and business X6,500 square feet. Maximum condominiums, multiple- 'offices, outdoor recreation ,density of ZO chvelling units per (,dwelling structures, mobile 'facilities, utilities, public and gross acre with group quarters and ~~ ,home parks, group quarters an d quasi-public uses. ~',carc homes limited to similar ~~ 'care homes. densities. Homc occupations, commercial uses, other uses and ~ setbacks regulated to maintain I ~ Iresidcnttal character.* Source: Butte County Zoning Ordinance. (1) Developments with densities in esccss of 9 dwclliug units per gross acre utilizing septic waste disposal systems must nicer 1leullh Department requirements and be clustered (PA-C) or be provided ~~~ith sewer service. (2) Par ^rcas dependent upon septic tank waste disposal, soil conditions and the elllucnt volume based on the number of bedrooms will determine the actual number of units per acre not w exceed 13 dwelling writs per gross acre in any case. Butte County Housing Element 58 May 25, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Table 4-33 below shows the zoning districts in Butte County. There arc 29 residcntial zones in Butte County in sevct-al categories, including agricultural-residcntial, foothill recreational, 111obilc home, suburban residcntial, and other. The special zones "PUD" and "MHP" arc also targeted to residcntial use. Most non-residential zones also allow one single f~unily dwelling per parcel tither by right or with a use permit. TABLE 4-33 BUTTE COUNTY ZONING DISTRICTS Zone llcscription a itial: Agriculturd Rcsidartia l ' 1/' AR - - f A ricultural-Rcsidcntial, I/2-acre arccls I ~ F _ , _ __- - - AR-I Agricultural-Rcvdcntial, I ucrcparccls ~ -_ -_ - AR-2-1/2 ~ Agricultural-Rcsidcntial, 2-1/2-acre parcels AR-5 - ~ Agricultural-Rcsidcntial, 5-acre parcels _ _ - ' AR-]0 Agricultural-Rcsidcntial, 10-^crrparccls .. _ - -- - A-SR IAgricultural-Suburban Rcsidcntial - I Rcsidcutial: Foothill Recreational ~ FR- l __ - ~ ~ Foothill Recreational, I acre parcels - - - - - ' FR-2 'Foothill Recreational, 2 acre parcels I - _ - - FR-3 - :Foothill Recreational, 3-acre parcels FR-5 ;Foothill Recreational, 5 rcrc parcels ' FR-10 1 oothill ReereaUond, 10 acre parcels FR-20 -_ _ - Foothill Rc,c,reation il, 20 urc pure cls - -- - I FR-40 Foothill Recreational, 40 acre parcels FR-I(i0 i _ __ Foothill Recreational, 160-acre parcels Rcsidcntial ~ -- - - - . R-1 Rcsidcntial (6500/7000 sq. it_) R-2 - '' Rcsidcntial (6500/7000 sq. lt.) I -- - __ - - __ - f-4 _ ' Residcnhal (6500/700 ul ft) f Rcsidcntial: Alobilc Homc RT-1 Mininuun Density Rcsidcntial -Mobile Honor RT-1/2 Medium Density Rcsidcntial Mobile Homc ~ RT-1 A ~ Minimum Density Rcsidcntial Trailer - 1 acre parcels i ula~tial: Suburban Rcsidcutial _ '4 S-)~ i Suburb m Rcsidcutial - - ---- - ~ SR-I/2 ~i Suburban Rcsidcntial, 1/2-acre parcels - - - SR-I ~ Subuib in Rcsidcutial, 1 iuc paiccls --_ _- _ - - '~ SR-3 ~ Suburban Residential, 3 ~erc,~a~c,cls f SR-5 -_ - _ Suburb m Rcsidcntial, 5 aercparcels _ ~~ - __ Rcsidcntial: Other -- i - -- M-R II ~ Mountun or Receational Subdivision -Rcsidcntial R-N Residential-Nonumlbrnnng Commercial - i ~_ C-l - I Light Conunercial C ~ -_ - -_ - _ - I Cenci it Commercial - -_ ~ C-C _ ~~ Community Conunercial - i l i i ' N-C - crual ~, ~ Nei~borlmo Com i n d - R-P - --- - - i Rcsidu~tial-Professional Oflicc 4 --- _ - -- -_ Industrial '~ ~ L-I 'Limited lndustnul I M-I I Licht Industrial ~ He ivy [ndustri d ~ A~=ricultural _ _ - A-5 .. , i Agricultural, 5 ierep.ueels ~i A-10 f Agricultural, 10 acre parcels - _ __; Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 59 May 25, 2004 Eiaclcground Report Chapter 4: Housing - _ -_ Zone Description A- I S ~ Agricultural, I S acre parcels A-20 -- Agriculhu il, 20 acre parcels - - A-40 Agricultural, 40 urcparcels li A-I60 Agricultural, I60 icrc ~arccls - - Timber -_ - j - -- -- - C-F C onunereial Forestry - I - - --- - I'M-1 . Timber Mountain 1-acre, parcels i - - __ - TM-~ Timber Mountain ~-.. _ u rc parcels ~ Th1 ?-I'2 _ - . Tnnber Mountain, 2-]/2 acre parcels TM-3 i fimbcr Mountain, 3-ucreparccls ; -- - _- TM-5 Tunber Mountaui 5-acre parcels - _ _ - TM-10 -- i - -- - Tunber Mountain 10-acre parcels --- TM-20 - - i Timber Mountain, 20-acre creels ~ - -~ TM-40 ~ Timber Mountain, 40-acre parcels TM-160 Timbu Mountain I60-acre parcels TPZ 160 ---- - - Timber P~escr~e 160-acre parcels - - -- Spccial "tones - -- A-Z Airport ~ MFIP Mobile Flume Park . -- -- - PUD Planned Unit Development P-Q _ _ Public Quasi-Public -_ _ - R-C _- Resource Conservation _ - -- - S-H Secnie Highway _-- U Unclassilicd ---_- - ! WP Watcrtihed Protection Ovcrh~ - ,Source. L3uttc County Dcparunent of Devclopmuil Services, I3utte CountyZuning Ordinance Table 4-34 below lists the allowable residential uses for the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones iu Butte County. In the table, "C" means a Conditional Usc Permit is required, "MU" means a Minor Usc Permit is required, and "A" means an Administrative Permit is required. TnsLE 4-34 ALLO~VABLG RESIDCNTIAL USES BUTTE COUNTY R-1, R-2, R-3, aNn R-4 zo~iEs "Lone R-l R-2 R-3 R-4 j Sin~lc famil dwcllines Yes Yes Yes Ycs i Duplex or zero lot line sinelc t~unil dwcllina (hall- lcx) No Ycs Ycs Yrs '~ Multi ale-family dwcllines, a ru~tments, and condominiums vid townhouses No No Ycs Ycs Licensed I;unily, foster, or group homes in conjunction with sir (6) or fcwcr individuals on a twcnt -four-hour basis Ycs Ycs Ycs Ycs The use of a single family residence as a small family day care home, licensed family care home, lister home, or group huuie Ibr mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons or neglected children. Said homes shall serve six or fcwcr persons and shall be subject to all applicable state regulations and limitations Ycs Ycs Ycs Ycs Mobile home parks meeting the standards of Sections 24-305.285 and 24-205 (MHP) C C C C Rest homes, convalescent homes, and sanitariums for more than six residents No C C C Licensed lamily, foster or group homes in conjunction with seven or more arsons and da care facilities for over twelve children C C C C ~~ Luree Tamil ~ day cure facilities subject to the rcc uircmcnts of Section 24-265 MU MU MU MU Second Dwclline Uni[ sub ect to the rcc uircmcnts of Section 24-280 C Ycs Ycs Yes A temporary mobile home subject to the requirements of Section 24-295 and 24- 295.10 A A A A Source: Buuc County Zoning Ordin:mcc Butte County housing Element 60 May 25, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Purkitrg Stcurclarcls Since the need for more required parking spaces directly affects land utilization, parking rcquircmcnts arc one of the dcvclopmcnt standards that impact the cost of new housing. F3uttc Country parking standards arc as follows: • Single family homes require two spaces. • For multifamily uses, one parking space is required per bedroom, with a minimum of two spaces per dwelling unit, one of which must be covcrcd. Thcrc must also be additional guest parking spaces equal to 20 pcrccnt of the number of units. • In lots with l 1 or more spaces, 40 pcrccnt of required spaces may be compact. Compact spaces shall be seven and a half feet by sixteen feet except when located alongside a structure, pole, post, wall, or fence, in which case a nice-foot width is required. Thcrc arc some elements of the parking standards for multifamily ]lousing that increase the cost of housing dcvclopmcnt. For example, in reviewing existing parking rcquircmcnts, the County may wish to give consideration to reducing the requirement for studio units and units with three or more bedrooms, since these rcquircmcnts may be overly demanding. In addition, the County may wish to consider creating a reduced standard for affordable housing, since such units generally have a lower parking demand than market-rate units. In addition, consideration should be give^ to reducing or eliminating the covcrcd parking rcquiremcnt for affordable units. Seconclccry Dwelling Unit Policies The County's standards for second unit dcvclopmcnt arc typical of California cities and counties. Butte County has adopted a set of second dwelling unit standards that arc intended to lacililatc second unit dcvclopmcnt. Facilitating second writ dcvclopmcnt can expand the af~fordablc housing supply without financial assistance. The Butte County standards for second units arc as follows: • Second units may be developed on any residential lot. • Second units must conform to the same setback and lot coverage rcquircmcnts as the main unit, and must maintain the appearance of a single unit dwelling. • The parcel or lot upon which the second unit is to be located must meet the minimum acreage rcquiremcnt for which the parcel or lot is zoned. • Adequate sewer and potable water facilities shall be provided as determined by the Butte County Environmental Health Division. • The unit eau be no larger than 640 square feet or 30 percalt of the size of the primary dwelling, whichever is greater, but cannot exceed 1,200 square feet. • Additional units over 640 square feet must provide one off-street parking space; larger units must provide two. • An attached or detached garage or carport with a maximwn exterior dimension of 12 feet by 20 feet is permitted for second units of 640 square feet or less. A garage or carport Butte County Zoning Code General Development Regulations. Butte County Housing Element C 1 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: {lousing with a maxinnun exterior dimension of 20 feet by 24 feet is permitted for larger second L1111tS. • One or the other of the units must be owner occllpicd. `' • The second unit may be attached to the primary residcncc or may be a separate, on-site, detached dwelling. • An attached second unit shall be architecturally compatible with the primary residcncc and the appearance of the building shall be that of a single family dwelling. • A second unit may not be placed on a parcel or lot where a tcll~porary mobile home, in accordance with Section 24-295 and 24-295.10, has bccn approved or on a lot that has more than one dwelling unit located upon it. Site Develnpmejit Standards Table 4-35 below lists the minimum lot size and setbacks for the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones. The lowest density in the R-1 zone is up to six Lulits per acre, while the highest density in the R-4 district is up to 20 units per acre. However, much of the land upon which residential dcvclopmcnt can occur iu unincorporated 13utte County is not included i^ one of the these four residcntial zones and instead is zoned for larger parcels (exceeding one acre). There arc no local or UBC ordinances that limit the height of residcntial structures. The Butte County Zoning Ordinance does not address maximum building heights for residcntial stnlctLU-es in the R-1 through R-4 zones. The UBC dots provide guidance about how high structures can be built using various materials such as steel, wood, and concrete. The County has adopted new standards in several unincorporated urban areas for strcct, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage in 2002 (Butte County L»provcme~~t Stcrjackn-cfs, June 2002). In general, the County has required slightly wider rights-of-way, about lour to t7vc feet, in developing ~lnincorporated communities to accommodate a more urban level of strcct service (curbs, gutters, and sidewalks) and to accommodate emergency access. The aggregate base requirements have bccn increased to cnsurc that streets can be used year-round and will not require as frequent resurfacing. A fee has also bccn imposed to cnsurc that new dcvclopmcnts have adequate water delivery pressure to meet the suppression needs. The County has required drainage improvements for new dcvclopmcnts to avoid flooding. Developments in the unincorporated area have, historically, bccn constructed to much lower standards typical of rural densities. These new dcvclopmcnt standards have added to the cost of development in the unincorporated area, but they are necessary to ensure that dcvclopmcnts in the unincorporated areas, particularly those of more than four dwelling units per acre, can meet lilinilllum health and safety standards for fire protection, t7ood protection, year-round road use, and pedestrian safety. The County has embraced the City of Chico standards requiring median landscaping and parkways between the sidewalks and curb/gutter in the Chico urban areas, outside the incorporated portions of the city. As the County continues to approve dcvclopmcnts at suburban and urban-level densities, it will recd to continue to refine its dcvclopmcnt standards to cnsurc that health and safety concerns arc a Zoning ordinance. Specific use requirements. E3uttc County Mousing Elcmcnt C2 May 25, 2004 background Report Chapter 4: Housing balanced against affordable holtsing concerns. It is important, therefore, for the County to continue to evaluate its dcvclopmcnt standards. TABLE 4-35 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BUTTE COUNTY R-1, R-2, R-3, AND R-4 zoNEs R-2 R-1 ' R-3 R-4 Parcel size u. fL _ _ I ) _ _ 6 500 ~ - _ G X00 I ' 6,500 ~ - -- * 6.500 * Corner lot _ ', *7,000 *7.000 . 7,000 7,000 Split single 1 unity on zero lot line (half- ~ ~lcx~ _ N ~ 4.000 ~ q,000 ~ 4.000 c family on zero lot lint, ~p (Corncr N/A 5,000 5,000 j 5,000 it (sc It.) with two ea c r u Buildm sift b P' 1 ~ a p p olt-street Arkin > lees i 6.5.00 ~ -_ -- 3,_..50 -- ~ - ~ - 3,~~0 ~ - = ~ - - I50 ~ -• ... Parcel width (feet) at tietback line: -- I ~ (Interior) ~ 65 ~ SO 50 I 50 (Corner) j 70 ~, 6~ ~ Si ~S Public strut Irontage Curve or col-de-sac - (ft)- ---- --~: __ __ - _ 40 __ - - 40 ~ - a0 40 Front yard setback (ht): ~ (From edge of ultimate right-of- ~, ~ Wa) 20 ~ 2O ~~ 20 2U op. line**) t p r c IS ~ I IU c ) (f~ tbuck Side yard s i S '~~ 5 R~ary~trd s~tba~k l~ct - ~ - ~ -- - ---- --~ - 1 _ _ _ E -- - - 10 I_ - _ -- ~ - - _ , Distance between buildings on same parcel ~ ~ , i ( ~~et) i (~ 10 10 ! 10 10 Forking: Tiro otf-street parking ~paecs per unit arc required fin single iluuily ch~~cllingti an d one per bcd nunu, but nolcss than h~~u per un it arc required for nwhifhmily dn~cllings in all residential zones. Notes: * On public se~cuge disposal ser~~ice. All other lots u , meet rcyuirements of the Lnviroomcntal H ealth Division Ibr septic systems. ** Or edge of ueht-of~-woy on prig ue roads. - - - _ _ - - Sourcc: l3uuc County Zoning Ordinunec. Growth Cotrtrols/Growth Ma~Tagenre-zt Butte County does not have a growth management plan or growth controls. Pruce.~silig cued Permit Procedures Developers must negotiate several steps to secure all necessary approvals to build housing on a given parcel of land. From the standpoint of the County, this process is necessary to ensure that new dcvclopmcnt adequately complies with local regulations that arc meant to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the entire community. From the developer's standpoint, this process can complicate and lengthen the dcvclopmcnt process, increasing the difficulty and cost to develop new housing. Following is a brief description of the process to obtain entitlements to construct housing on currently vacant land in Butte County. Table 4-36 presents information on typical processing times for a various steps required for residential project approvals. Butte County Housing Element 63 May 25, 2004 [3ackgrounci Report Chapter 4: I lousing TABLE 4-36 ~C'HF.nIiI,F. nF RF.CITIF.NTIAI, PR0('E~S1Nr: TIMF,S. Bi1TTF. COUNTY Approximate Processing Rcsidcntiul Appro~~als Time (Da~~s) Rcronin *s 180 Use Permits Requiring ~~~ ~ ~0 Public Hairines Planned Unit Residential Develo ~ment 1 SO Amendment To The E3uttc County Loning Codc, S ~ccilic Plan Ur General Plan ISO Tcntuti~~c and Parcel Mops ~ Lots Or Less 90 120 Over 4 Lots Variance 90-120 Appeals To Board of Su ~ervisors 30 90 Gnvironmcntul Documentation Varies from ISO to ,65 '~ Source Butte County. Planning Division The following is a summary of Butte County's processing and permit procedures for residential dcvclopmcnt: • Multiple family dwellings, apartments and condominiums arc allowed in R-3 and R-4 zones by right and require building permits only. • Duplexes arc allowed in R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones by right and require a building permit Ollly. • Single family dwellings arc allowed in all zones by right with a building permit only, except in the Research and Business Park and Industrial zones. • All other zones allow multi-family dwellings with a use permit. Suhclrvisiu« ~4p~raval Given a parcel of laud with appropriate General Plan designation and zoning classification, the length of time rcquircd for subdivision approval can vary, depending on several factors which arc described below. Nevertheless, Butte County's subdivision process follows the statutory requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act, which ensures that local jurisdictions adhere to a reasonable tittle schedule when acting on subdivision applications. According to the Subdivision Map Act, local jurisdictions Illust approve or deny a subdivision application within one year if an EIR is rcquircd and within six months if a negative declaration is rcquircd. The subdivision approval process is straightforward in Butte County. Once an application is decnlcd complete, public hearings before the Planning Commission arc rcquircd. The Planning Commission action is tinal, but play be appealed to the Board of Supervisors. Depending on the size of the subdivision and specific site dcvclopmcnt issues, varying levels of cnvironmcntal review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), arc also rcquircd. Most subdivisions typically require an Initial Study and Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, or cnvironmcntal Impact Report. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 64 May 2~, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Building Permits The Building Division strives to rcvicw building plans and issue permits in approximately two weeks for a typical single fau~ily dwelling, and about four weeks for a typical multifamily structure. Incomplete plans, or plans requiring revisions, will delay the plan check approval and permit issue process. Construction may commence inunediatcly once a building permit is issued. [n summary, Butte County's processing and permit procedures arc reasonable and comparable to those in other California communities. The permit process only increases in complexity and duration when the circumstances of individual projects warrant extra consideration on the part of local staff and oft-cials. This is especially true of the cnviro-unental rcvicw component of the process, yet Butte CoLU1ty has little flexibility to change this, CEQA specifies procedures that local jurisdictions must observe in reviewing the impacts of dcvclopmcnt projects. Open Space rr~rd Park Regrrirernents Butte County does not place park and recreation rcquircmcnts or fees on new dcvclopmcnt. Irrclrrsiorrury Rec~uirenrents Butte County does not have an inclusionary zoning ordinance. Density Bonus The Zoning Ordinance contains density bonus allowance provisions that comply with the State Density Bonus Law. There arc no additional density bonuses. The lack of additional density bonuses 1S nol a COIIStralnt. Building Codes and Brrfo>•cenrent Through building codes and other land use rcquircmcnts, local government influences the style, quality, size, and costs of residential dcvclopmcnt. Restrictive regulations may adversely affect the abi]ity of the industry to provide housing at affordable prices for a significant portion of the population. While the County must, by state law, adopt and implement the rcquircmcnts of various uniform construction codes, as amended by the state, Butte County attempts to apply these codes as flexibly as is possible under state law. No local amendments to these codes have been adopted. Butte County conducts nuisance abatement and other code enforcement activities on a complaint basis and in respo-1sc to incidental identification of problc-ms. The County has passed a Nuisance Abatement Ordinance that authorizes the County to initiate appropriate action against owners of properties with public nuisances. A component of this Ordinance calls for the caso-by-case removal of dilapidated dwellings. Another component of this Ordinv~ce requires the property owners to pay for the costs of abatement. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 65 May 25, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing O/1~Off-SILL' Inrprnvelllelrt Requirenrelrts Previous subsections in this Housing Element discussed the extension of infrastructure, such as roads, sewers, water and drainage to accommodate new devclop-11ent. Since the County lacks financial resources with which to help dcvclopcrs provide infrastructure to new devclopn~ents, it is the developers' responsibility to connect to and augment existing systems. Potentially problematic infrastructure areas were discussed in Section 4.3 and include the following: • Rural areas and areas on the periphery oi~ urban areas L-se septic systems for waste disposal. With the cxccption of Paradise and Biggs, there is excess capacity in every city. Thus, new residcntial dcvclopmcnt in the unincorporated county areas adjacent to the other three Butte County cities can be connected to existing sewer systems. However, dcvclopcrs building new housing in rural areas must provide individual septic systems for waste disposal. • Traffic impacts must be considered when building new homes. Developers arc responsible for making any needed road improvements to accommodate growth. This is a particular problem for the Paradise Ridge Arca. • With the cxccption of the Paradise area, lack of drainage can be a problem for expanded developme-1t. Again, it is the responsibility of dcvclopcrs to address drainage issues. Although the county has sufficient water supplies, in sonic areas the delivery system and water treatment arc not adequate to meet demands from new residcntial dcvclopmcnt. Other on-site improvements, such as curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, reflect urban standards and arc not particularly onerous for new dcvclopmcnt. These regulations arc less stringent than many communities across California, and as such do not represent an ~u~due constraint on the dcvclopmcnt of affordable housing. The following is a summary of E3utte County's site improvement standards for subdivisions with 5 or more lots, planned unit developments and COlldUllllminn Units: ROUL~S Urban dcvclopmcnt within urban areas and adjacent to a city shall comply with the city standards for road dcvclopmcnt. All private roads shall be capable of supporting a minimum load of 40,000 pounds. The typical RS-3 standard for rural subdivision valley roads would require a 28' width road plus shoulders constructed of 2" asphalt over 8" base. An arterial or major collector would be 36' road width plus shoulders with 3' asphalt over 12" base. Curb, gutter and sidewalk arc not required. The typical RS-7 standard for rural subdivision private roads is compacted gravel. Curb, gutter and sidewalk arc not required. The Chapman-Mulberry very low-income housing area has a variety of standards to embrace the existing variance of road styles. An example is a 16' road plus 8' parking with 2" asphalt over 8" base with valley gutters. Sidewalks arc not required. Qutte County Housing Element 66 May 2~, ?004 13ac1<ground Report Chapter 4: Housing In the North Chico Specific Plan area with R-3 zoning (high density), a typical road would be 32' in width with a parking strip, T planting area and a 4' sidewalk The road would be constructed of 2" asphalt over 8" base. The Butte County Codc allows an applicant to request an exception to sidewalk, curb and gutter standards as per section 20-4 which states "The hearing body in an action rclativc to a matter before it may authorize exceptions to any of the rcquircmcnts and regulations rclativc to the design of a subdivision". ~l'al i7aS~'L' The project shall be protected from inundation, flood hazard, sheet overllow and ponding of local storm water, springs and other surface water. Seivuge Disposal Whcu a subdivision is located within a reasonable distance of an existing, operable and available public or community sewage system, and it is practical and feasible to sewer the proposed subdivision by connecting to said system, the subdivider shall be required to sewer the proposed subdivision to said system. If it is not practical or feasible to sewer a subdivision by connecting to an existing community or public scwcr system, or if such system is unable to provide the subdivision with sewer service, the subdivider may provide for sewer service by the development of a community scwcr system with treatment and disposal facilities. If public or community scwcr scrvicc is not provided, individual sewage disposal systems may be permitted, provided the proposed subdivision meets the minimum criteria set forth in Appendix VII of the Butte County Codc. Water' Individual wells or public water systems arc allowed. Individual wells arc not acceptable for a subdivision of more than l0 lots and less than 700 feet from a public water system whose scrvicc area includes and can include the subdivision. Watershed Area Constraii~~ts In the Firhavcn Creek, Paradise Rcscrvoir, and Magalia Rcscrvoir watershed areas, there arc additional dcvclopmcnt constraints governing land use, sewage disposal, slrccts, drainage, and scwcr connections. These regulations arc listed in the Municipal Zoning Ordinance in Section 24-235.10. Although these rcquircmcnts increase the cost oI~ construction, they arc necessary for residential dcvclopmcnt in the R-1 and higher density districts. Dev~lopmer~t Fee.ti~ cn~d Excrctivns Depending on the location of a proposed residential development, various individual impact fees for residential dcvclopmcnt can range from $360 to $3,402 for a single family dwelling unit and from $252 to $2,229 for a multifamily dwelling unit. The total amount of fees applicable to a Butte County Housing Elemart C7 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: I lousing given residence can be higher if several different fccs arc applicable at a given location. The Butte County Building Division can provide a total amount based upon any given location. In addition to the development fccs, the County must collect $2.14 per square foot, or $3,210 for an average 1,500 square foot home in local school impact fccs. These fccs arc relatively low in comparison to those charged in most urban com-nunities. They do represent an added dcvclopmcnt cost which could affect the financial feasibility of some affordable housing developments, however. The County could mitigate the impact of these fccs on low-income housing by reducing or deferring the fccs for certain types of dcvclopmcnt or by seeking state or federal subsidies that can help to defray necessary public costs for which the fccs arc charged. The following is a list of the major planning fccs in Butte County which increased on February 1, 2004, after a fee study was completed and adopted by Board of Supervisors: • Rezone $5,499 (deposit) • Lot Line Adjustment: $555 • Variance: $1,297 • Gcncral Plan Amendment: $8,018 • COlldlllonal USC 1'CI'11111: ~2,97~ • Subdivision Map $3,478 State of'Culifurttia, Article 34 Article 34 of the State Constitution requires voter approval for spcciticd "low rcpt" housing projects that involve certain types of public agency participation. Generally, a project is subject to Article 34 iF more than 49 percent of its units will be rented to low-income persons. If a project is subject to Article 34, it will require an approval from the local electorate. This can constrain the production of affordable housing, since the process to sock ballot approval for affordable housing projects can be costly and time constuning, with no guarantee of success. The provisions of Article 34 allow local jurisdictions to seek voter approval for "general authority" to develop low-income housing without identifying specific projects or sites. If the electorate approves general parameters for certain types of affordable housing dcvclopmcnt, the local jurisdiction will be able to move more quickly in response to housing opportunities that fall within those parameters. Thus far, Butte County has not built housing itself Thus, it has not needed Article 34 authorization. The only assisted project in unincorporated Butte County is the County E lousing Authority's farm labor units outside of Gridley. The Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Butte County indicated that the Housing Authority has unused authorization under Article 34. Developtttetrt, Mairrtenuttce, and Intproventettt of Housing fur Pere~u-ts with Disabilities The following text describes Butte County's current (2004) regulations and practices for accommodating persons with disabilities. Butte County has reviewed its zoning laws, policies and practices for compliance with fair housing law. Butte County Housing Element fib May 2~, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Butte County dots not have a formal process for individuals with disabilities to make requests for reasonable acconunodalion with respect to zoning, permit processing, or building laWS. Butte County has made efforts to remove constraints on housing for persons with disabilities as follows. Both single family and multifamily housing in Butte County may accommodate persons with disabilities. State laws and building codes mandate accessibility provisions for certain types and sizes of housing developments. O^ a local level, the County's Zoning Ordinance allows for Small Community Care residcntial uses by right in its residcntial zones and in several of its non- residential zones. Thcsc facilities must serve six (6) or fewer persons and arc subject to all applicable State regulations and limitations. This use includes small congregate living facilities, housing for the developmentally disabled, small rest homes and similar housing. The Zoning Ordinance also allows for licensed family, foster or group homes in conjunction with seven (7) or more persons in its residcntial zones by Use Permit. Butte County does not restrict the siting of group homes and does not have occupancy standards in the zoning code that apply specifically to um~clated adults and not to families. The community input process for the approval of group homes does not differ from that of other types of residcntial development. Butte County does not have specific regLiiremcnts for group homes that provide services on-site. The Laud Use Clement dots not regulate the siting of special needs housing in relationship to one atlothcr. [n 2002, the County adopted the 1997 version of the California Building Code, including Title 24 regulations of the code dealing with accessibility Cor disabled persons. The County has not adopted any additional universal design elements in its building code beyond Title 24 rcquircmcnts. Parking rcquircmcnts for housing for persons with disabilities may also pose a constraint. Butte County requires parking for people with disabilities in accordance with the recommendations of the Division of the State Architect (Title 24 California State Accessibility Standards, State Architectural Regulations for Accommodation of the Physically Handicapped in Public Facilities). Finally, one more potential constraint to addressing access for persons with disabilities could be setback and other physical standards specified by the Zoning Ordinance. Front or side yard setback standards for example, could potentially conflict with retrofitting a building with a wheelchair ramp. Thcsc setbacks arc generally cstablishcd to ensure that visibility is maintained for vehicles on county roads and driveways. The County has cstablishcd variance procedures to permit dcvclopmcnt within the setback when it can be determined that such variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare, injurious to other property, and that special circumstances exist that would deprive the property owner of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity. Other Struularcls Additional ways of lowering housing costs include the use of manufactured housing Lmits and developing mixed-use housing. Manufactured housing is less expensive to purchase and install than is the construction of site- built houses. The 2000 Census indicated that there were 10,294 mobile homes and manufactured [3uttc County t lousing Elcniont 69 May ?~, 200 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing units in unincorporated Butte County, constituting 25 percent of available housing units. Thus, manufactured housing units and mobile hones make up v1 important component of unincorporated Butte County's housing supply. Section 24-205 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes standards for Mobile Home Parks and Section 24-295 establishes standards for manufactured housing and mobile homes sited on single family lots. Both these sections support manufactured housing and mobile homes in Butte County Mixed-use developments arc another way to reduce housing costs. For example, parking can be shared, thereby reducing the amowlt of land required. However, mixed-use dcvclopmcnt, i^ which the residcntial component is an important land use, is not typical in Butte County. The primary mixed- use project in Butte County would be the dcvclopmcnt of one residcntial unit in association with the dcvclopmcnt of a commercial building. This arrangement allows the owner of the business to live on the premises, but does not significantly add housing traits. Local Efforts to Remove Barriers Based on the foregoing discussion of governmental constraints, three potential constraints to the COnst "UCt1011 Of affOrdab~C hOUSing haVC been IdCntlflCd. ThCSC 111C~udC CnV1rOI1I11Cnla~ CORStI'amlS, 111fraStrUClU1"C InadCCIUaC1CS, and n1Ultlfallllly hOLlSing paC~Cing CCCILUCCIIlCI1tS. First, environmental factors described below in the underlying aquifer area influence the number of affordable residcntial sites in unincorporated Butte County. During the time frame of the housing element update period, it is mllikely that this situation can change. Environmental constraints include the following • Protection of agricultural land in the valley portion of the county • Protection of the aquifer and recharge areas. • Limitations on dcvclopmcnt within the co~u~ty from the Endangered Spccics Act, Clean Water Act, and other Federal and State Legislation concerning environmental protection. A second consideration is lack of infrastructure. Inii~astructure constraints include the following: • Dependence on septic systems in sonic areas of the county restricts the number, type, and density of housing units that can be built. • In most cases, municipal or other sewer service cannot be extended into the rural areas of the county. • Needed road improvements, drainage and water delivery systems are the financial responsibility of dcvclopcrs. Although F3uttc County has not established unreasonable off- and on-site requirements, it does not have the financial resources to provide the nccdcd infrastructure improvcmcnts. Thus, the cost burden of nccdcd off-site improvcmcnts is shifted to dcvclopcrs. In the event that dcvclopcrs cannot sell homes at a price that covers nccdcd infrastructure, this lack of county-financed infrastructure play prevent new residcntial dcvclopmcnt. Butlc County Housing Element 70 May Z5, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Finally, there arc some ele-1lents of the parking standards for multifamily housing that increase the cost of housing dcvelopmcnt. For example, in reviewing existing parking requirculents, the County may wish to give consideration to reducing the requirement for studio units a-Zd units with three or more bedrooms, since these rcquircmcnts may be overly demanding. To some extent, Butte County provides sonic flexibility in its parking standards. Butte County Code Section 24.240.10 (q) indicates that in the event that public transportation, park-and-ride lots or van-pooling is available, off-street parking rcquircmcnts may be moditied to lesser standards ih approved by the director of dcvelopmcnt services. Howcvcr, the County should nevertheless review the parking standards for multifamily housing to determine if standards arc having a deleterious effect on multifamily housing dcvelopmcnt and if new standards can be adopted that would better sc-ve this type of land use. In addition, consideration should be given to reducing or eliminating the covered parking requirement for affordable housing units. Potential Non-Government Constraints Cost factors, such as financing, land, and construction, have traditionally constituted the principal non-governmental constraints to the dcvelopmcnt of affordable housing. In addition to these dcvelopmcnt costs, Butte County also faces environmental constraints due to the geography and geology of the area. Thcsc constraints arc also discussed in the following subsection. A-~ailrrhility of Finmu•ir~g In the early 1990s, there was much discussion in the regional and national press of a "credit- crunch" that made it difficult for developers to obtain financing for new real estate projects. [n fact, financial institutions did reduce lending activity in response to more stringent regulations. Howcvcr, these reforms addressed lending abuses associated primarily with very risky projects that were conceived with little relation to project economics and underlying market conditions. One aspect of financing that dots differ from the early 1990s is that lending institutions generally require greater contributions of equity from dcvclopcrs to ensure that dcvclopcrs share in the risk of the project by committing their own money. In this respect, financing is less likely to be available to dcvclopcrs who arc not financially sound, and lack the appropriate contribution oi~ their own capital. For credit-worthy projects, residential construction loan rates arc at rclativcly low lcvcls due to the low inflation lcvcls that have prevailed since 2000. Low interest rates also reflect deliberate monetary policy selected by the Federal Reserve Board to spur economic growth. Thcsc rclativcly low intcrest rates arc expected to continue for the remainder of the Housing Elcmcnt planning period. This is a benefit to homebuilders, who can take advantage of the intcrest savings on construction financing to reduce their overall cost to develop new housing. The relative bcnclit of lower construction Iinancing intcrest rates depends on the length of time the financing is required, and the amount financed. Finally, lower intcrest rates also bcnclit buyers who can afford to buy rclativcly costlier homes for the same monthly payment. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 71 May 25, 2004 Background Report Chapter 4: I lousing Land Costs Land costs for housing sites in unincorporated Butte County vary widely, since there is no typical lot. Land adjacent to incorporated cities is the most valuable, since it can be annexed to the closest city and likely can be conncctcd to an existing sewer line. This reduces on-site improvement costs considerably. For example, Thcrmalito and South Orovillc arc the two unincorporated cow7ty areas that provide scwcr hook-ups. In unincorporated area near Chico, the lots must be at (cast one acre, unless they are conncctcd to a sewer. As of 2003, raw land costs arc about $150,000 to $175,000 per acre near Chico. Upon securing the raw land, a residential developer would have to make certain site improvements to "finish" the lot before a home could actually be built on the property. Such improvements would include connections to existing utility systems, rough grading, construction of streets, installation of water, and scwcr lines, and construction of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Regardless of whether an owner installs a manufactured housing unit on a property site or builds a home on-site, the type of wastewater disposal system is a key factor affecting costs. For example, a scwcr hook-up and installation in Thcrmalito will run around $ I ,900. However, a septic system ranges from $3,000 to $20,000. The higher figure is for a sand filtration system that stops nitrates from leaching into the ground water. According to a local developer, typical site improvement costs for single family lots arc estimated at about $30,000 fora 6,000 square loot lot. A finished lot in Chico runs between $55,000 to $65,000. For South Oroville, finished lot prices are about $35,000 to $45,000. Development Costs Development costs vary. A residential unit that is built on-site is more expensive than a manulacturcd housing unit that is installed on the site. Construction costs for site built housing run between $80 and $200 per square foot, and the typical cost is $100 per square foot. A typical single family home is about 1,800 square feet in size. For manufactured units, typical development costs (including the manufactured unit, transportation costs, and installation) arc below $70 per square foot, and the typical manulacturcd unit is between 1,200 and I ,400 square f cct. Total home development costs (including land, site improvements and development costs) in the Chico area would be about $230,000, whcrcas a manufactured housing unit on a standard lot (less than 6,000 square feet) could cost about $1 17,000 in Thcrmalito. According to Table 4-1 1, a -modcratc-income household of four persons at the bottom end of the income range could afford to pay $113,000 for a home, whcrcas a household at the top end of the modcratc-income range could afford to purchase a home that sold for $170,000. Thus, a new manufactured unit would be affordable to amodcratc-income household, whcrcas a conventional stick-built home would not be affordable even to the household at the top end of the modcrate- ulcotmc range. Development Cost Trends Butte County Housing Element 7? May 25. ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing Table 4-37 shows per square foot sales prices of new homes as well as the size of new homes in Butte County and California for the ten-year period, 1991-2001. Thcsc statistics do not include manufactured housing units and have not been adjusted for inflation. [n 1991, the average new house price in California was $189,200. In comparison, the average house price in Butte County in l 991 was $155,200. By using per square foot prices, the price comparison shown in Table 4-37 can control for variations in house sizes over time. Over this time period, the average annual price increase of about two percent in Butte County is the same as the rate of increase for California. Although prices increased at about the same rate, the price difl'crence bctwccn new homes in California and Butte Comity grew. In 1991, the avcragc house price in Butte County was about 63 pcrccnt of the avcragc California boost price. By 2001, the avcragc Butte County price was 59 pcrccnt of the avcragc California boost price. So, in comparison to California, Butte County's house prices did not rise as much during the last decade. From 1991 to 2001, the size of new single family homes did not vary much in Butte County. The avcragc size of homes in Butte County did remain consistently smaller than the statewide avcragc. TABLE 4-37 ANNUAL PRICES AND SIZES FOR NEW HOMES, BUTTE COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA (1991-2001) - l3ntte Connty _ cai~r~~~-~,~:~ ~~~ Year Average P~•ice ~~cr s . ft. Annual Chan ~c Avcrage Sizc of Homc (sc . i~t. Average Price pc sc . Tt. Annual Chan«c Avcrxgc Size af` Home (se . ft.) 1991 584.58 1,835 5120.88 2,040 1992 586.57 2.40°/~ 1,780 5113.18 6.40'% 1,980 1993 $58.81 2.fi0'%~ 1,850 5110.74 2.20°,~, 1,9651, 1994 588?8 0.60`% 1,740 5112.28 1.40'%. 1,970 1995 587.14 1.30`i„ 1,765 5112.90 0.50"r.. 1,9851 1996 583.75 3.90`%, 1,840 5113?0 0.30'% 1,970 1997 $90.52 _ 8.10'%, ~~~ 1,825 5118.73 4.90'% 2,045 1998 590.30 0.20'% I ,835 S 124.87 520'% 2.09>~~ 1999 _ 593.39 _ 3.40"%~ t ,785 S 133? I 6.70° ~~ 3, 13( 2000 594.89 I _GO"/<~ 1,860 5142.72 7.10'%, 2,17D 2001 S 103.(7 9.30'%, 1,825 5146.96 3.00`% 2,170 Annual Average Chan~c: 199 I -2001 2.10'%, 2.10`% Note: Thcsc prices arc unadjusted for inflation. Sourer. Cunsu~uction Indusuv Research E3oard. Enviro~rnu~ntctl Constrainits The Butte County valley area, located bctwccn the mountains on the cast and the agricultural areas to the west, has been declared a critical habitat area, and no major development is allowed in order to protect the vernal pools that feed the aquifer underlying this valley area. The valley had been a corridor in which to develop, since the county is constrained by the mountains and lack of sewers in the eastern portion of the county and is constrained to the west by A-5 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 73 May 25, 2004 Qackgrowld Report Chapter 4: Housing agricultural zoning (minimum parcel sizes of five acres). Although some dcvclopmcnt is occurring in this agricultural area, there is also pressure to preserve it. Thcrc is also a nitrate problem in the ground water of Chico and surrounding area. The Town of Paradise's septic tanks have polluted Chico's well water. Cleanup has started, but growth in and adjacent to Paradise is still constrained until a sewage system can be installed. Energy Conservation Opportunities State Housing Element Law requires an analysis of the opportunities for energy conservation in residcntial dcvclopmcnt. Energy efficiency has direct application to affordable housing because the more money spent on cncrgy, the less is available for rcpt or mortgage payments. High energy costs have particularly detrimental effects on low-income households that do not have enough inco-ne or cash reserves to absorb cost increases and may times must choose between basic needs such as shelter, food, a-1d energy. All new buildings in California must meet the standards contained in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations (Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings). Thcrc regulations were established in 1978 and most recently updated in 1998 (effective date of July 1, 1999). Local governments through the buildi-1g permit process enforce energy efficiency requirements. All new construction must comply with the standards in effect on the date a building permit application is made. Butte County is fully enforcing the provisions of Title 24 of the California Administrative Codc, which provides for energy conservation in new residences. The standards found in Title 24 create energy savings of approximately 50 percent over residcntial construction practices used prior to the standards. The Butte County's Develop-nent Services Department-Building Inspection Division demonstrates that it is aware of cncrgy conserving design innovatio-ZS and solar technology. The Division uses the Solar Systerrrs Code Revietia~ Maurral and its companion document, the Pool arrc! Spcr Solar Syti•tenrs Code Revie-v Murrarul, both published by [CBO, to facilitate the installation of appropriate solar systems. The county has la-1d available for dcvclopmcnt on which cncrgy efficient subdivision designs and dcvclopmcnt orientations could be tested. Through the use of its zoning (police) powers, the County could require that new residcntial developments take advantage of solar orientation and lay out their streets on an cast-west axis when possible. However, BL-tte County is not in an area of either geothermal or significant wind activity, and, therefore, cannot take advantage of these additional alternative cncrgy sources. It appears that the County, through the enforcement of Title 24 and by its sensitivity to innovative design, is making adequate use of residcntial cncrgy conservation opportunities. The institution of the above described orientation and solar access standards would enhance the County's efforts in this regard. E3uttc Cotiurty Housing ~lcment 74 May 25, 2004 Back~rouncf Report Chapter 4: Housing 4.5 EVALUATION Review of Existing Housing Element The following section rcvicws and evaluates the County's progress in implementing the previous (1993) Housing Elcmcnt. It rcvicws the results and effcetiveness of programs, polices and objectives for the previous Housing Elcmcnt. Information presented in Tables 4-38 and 4-39 assesses Butte County's progress in implementing the previous housing clcmcnCs programs and policies. The majority of the 1993 Housing Element's policies arc still applicable to Butte County and will be retained in the 2003 Housing Elcmcnt update. More changes arc needed for the implementation programs. Some programs will be added, Somme will be made more specific, and a few will be deleted. To some extent, Butte County is limited in what it can accomplish through its housing strategy due to environmental constraints as well as a lack of funds. For example, Butte County dots not have any housing set-aside funds. Although a portion of the Greater Chico Redevelopment Project Area is unincorporated, the County does not have own redevelopment project area. The County does not have a~1 inclusionary housing program, nor does it have a housing mitigation program. The County depends on CDBG as its primary source of funds for housing assistance, and these arc limited. What Was Learned from the Previous Housing Element The 1993 Housing Elcmcnt included the following six broad goals for housing devclopmcnt in Butte County. These goals arc outlined below and include a discussion on how future programs can bencflt Crom information learned from the previous Housing Elcmcnt. Provide the County's Share of Housing for All Income Groin Since infrastructure and service limitations arc the biggest constraints to the devclopmcnt of a variety of housing types within the unincorporated county, the new Housing Elcmcnt should include programs and politics that use unincorporated areas of the Spheres of Influence (SOIs) of the cities to meet its housing allocation. According to the information shown in Table 4-17, by 1998, unincorporated Butte County met 89 percent of its total housing goals for the time period 1992-1997. Although the County more than exceeded goals established for the modcratc- and above modcratc-income groups, it did not meet the goals cstablishcd for the very low-income and low-income groups. Table 4-17 also shows that about 25 percent of the housing goals cstablishcd for the 2001-2008 period have been met, as of the end of April, 2003. However, this is due to new construction for the moderato- and about-modcratc income groups, and not due to new housing unit devclopmcnt for the lower- income target groups. Finally, none of the units listed on Table 4-17 were multifamily units. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 75 May 25, ?004 Background Report Chapter ~: Housing The County increased housing opportunities with the approval of the North Chico Specific Plan and gave developers needed alternatives for scattered home site dcvclopmcnt with the approval of the Flexible Lot Size Ordinance. However, policies for the inclusion of housing types for all income groups were not included in the North Chico Specific Plan. Thus, the Co~urty should work to ensure that future Specific Plans include policies for a variety of housing types and income levels. Encoura re Provision of Affordable Housing The County continues to participate in the CDBG revolving loan program. CDBG funds arc funneled into eligible projects including low-income housing and areas in nccd of rehabilitation. The County has not applied for other federal or state housing funds. The County should pursue these funding sources in the future. Other program goals, such as facilitating the dcvclopmcnt of second dwellings, have been met, but no information was gathered as to income levels associated with second dwelling dcvclopmcnt. Nevertheless, second dwellings generally provide additional housing opportunities, and the County has exceeded the five-year goal in this area. Additional second dwellings will be encouraged with the County's compliance with the new State law clTective July 1, 2003 that removes the req~-irement for a discretionary permit for second dwellings. The County still needs to update its second dwelling ordinance to ensure that it complies with State law, and this should be included as a program in the updated Housing Elcmcnt. The new ordinance should address existing design and dcvclopmcnt constraints currently imposed on second dwellings in order to comply with the new State law and to encourage the provision of affordable housing. Improve/Conserve Existing Housing The County has not adopted a comprchcnsivc voluntary building code inspection process, but did adopt a nuisance abatement ordinance. This ordinance requires the case-by-case removal of dilapidated dwellings. A review of this ordinance indicates that the costs associated with the program limit removal of dwellings to a maximum of five units per year, considerably fewer than the five-year goal of removing or rehabilitating 155 dwelling units per year. The County should examine the nccd to provide additional funding for nuisance abatement to allow for an increase over five units per year as currently funded. Under the 1993 Housing Elcmcnt, the County set a goal to provide a fIousing Conditions Report as required. The County has not completed this report. Such a report should be based on information provided by the 2000 Census and also should include a comprchcnsivc survey of housing in Butte County. This report could also be used as a foundation for implementing other programs within the new Housing Elcmcnt. Meet Needs of Homeless Persons It is very difficult to quantify the homclcss population in a given area, particularly in a widely dispersed area such as unincorporated Butte County. Services for homclcss persons, such as Butte County I lousing Elcmcnt 76 May 25, ?004 Background Report Chapter 4: Housing homeless shelters, drop-in service centers, and transitional housing, arc located in Chico and Oroville, rather than the unincorporated area of the county. Programs in the 1993 Housing >/lcmc-1t were limited to providing homclcss services referrals, assessing homclcss scrviccs in the unincorporated county area, and assessing the demand for transitional housing. The County Department of Development scrviccs routinely works with non-profit groups and other organizations that must apply for permits for group housing and shelters withi-1 the County. Future homclcss program implementation should include a tracking mechanism to document contacts for sucLi housing and the degree of success in obtaining the required permits. Equal Housi-1~ Opportunity The implementation program associated with this goal requires the Conununity Action Agency to provide referral scrviccs for cases involving Equal Housing Opportunity. The County should review this program to determine whether the Community Action Agency is still the appropriate entity for this purpose. A revised implementation program should also include a way to track referrals, since there is no information available on referrals since 1993. Energy Conservation The County continues to participate in the CDBG revolving loan program. 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U .-- - ,- _ O u r __ ~ O u~ 0 O~ '- CIJ O J r ~ ;- s J ,,-, -~ rJ ^ . ^ ~ ~ . ;~' ~ J^- ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 O ~ W M G . O O . O ~ c G a ~ '' ~ ~ i--i G . ~.r O y U ~. C. ~ .. ~ O O I '.J . ^ U O . J O 0.~ V /J V i- F cJ Q~ . = 'O ~ - ~ ClJ :-. _ ~ .~ ~ _ ~' U ^ CIl U 7 V _ ~' ,- r r. O O ^ .J .O .n r- U :J ~r , , w ~ G O / ~ O ~ O '~ ~ _ ~~ / ~ z ~ ~ _ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ti ti U ~. U O c U U ~ c. c- s ~n C`J ~1) r u ..~~ r~-. Q Q U ^lJ .f.J. rL «~ U p (~ BUTTE COUNTY MOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE POLICY DOCUMENT MAY 25, 2004 J. Laurence Mintier & Associates Vernazza Wolfe Associates, Inc. BUTTE COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT POLICY DOCUMENT TABLE OF CONTF,N"CS 4.l IN'f RODUC"1'ION .................................................................................................................................................2 4.2. GOALS, POLICIES, ANll 11~7PLEMENTA"PION PROGRAI~IS ....................................................................4 GOAL A: PROVIDIi FOR THh C-OUNTY~S RIiGION1IL SHAKI; OP NLW HOUSING I'OR ALL INCOMI'. GROUPS ................ ..4 Palk ie.` ............................................................................................................................................................... .. d Inlplc'rrrc',ricrtiou Pr-ugrunr.c .................................................................................. .........-........................... ..d GOAL B: GNCOURAGI', "rHG PROVISION OP AI'FORUABLI? HOUSING ........................................................................ ..G ~ •. f ulrcrrs ............................................................_................................................................_.........-..................... .. J Llrplenrcuhrliun I'ro~runls_ ......................................................................_._..-.................................................. ..7 GOAL ~': IRIPROVI{~CONSLILV'L 7111{ )JXISTING SUPPLY OP I IOUSING ...................................................................... I O Pulic•ic's._..._ .............................................................._...._..................._.....-......._............................................. 111 LuJJ(ruJwuuliu,l I'r•r{~rcrurs ........................................................._....._................................................................ 1 /1 GOAL D: ;b'IfLT THI[ SI'1[CIAL 1lOUSlNG NI;1iDS OF I IOVII{LESS PLItSONS, SENIORS, LARGI', f:AMll.ll?S, D~SABLI:D PI'.IZSONS :\ND F;11Z;111VORKf?RS ......................................................................................_........................................ I l 1'ulrcrc's ...............................................................__......................................................_................_._............... l l lrrrplcurerrtcNiau Prugl-crnrs .................................................................................................................................. I _' GOAL E: ENSURI', EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ................................................................................................ l Pulkies ................................_.................................................................-..-........................................................ l /Inplc'urc'Jlicriiou Prura,rl .............................................................................._............................................._.... !? GOAL I': PROMOTIi )/NLR(iY CUNSLRVAI ION ........................................................................................................ I Pa(lcie.e ................_...........................................................................................................................................- J i I/Jl!)lC'!NC'I rl[ll!lJll I'I'O ~/'[(/)r.S .................................................................................................................... _ . _......... l 1 4.3 AUl?QU;~"I'F. SI"I'l^:5 ............................................................................................................................................ 17 WvI~:NT(ncY OF TOTAL RFSU)eN~nnL IIOLDwG CAI'ACI"I-Y ...................................................................................... 17 TOTAL IZP.SIDP.NTLIL HOLDING C/1Pl1C~TY VS. PROJI'.C"I f[D NL.I'.DS Bl' HOUSING Tl'PI: FWD INC'OR11`. GROI'P ......_-- I ~) 4.4 QUAN"I'IFIED OI3JECTIVES ...........................................................................................................................23 4.5 PUBLIC PAR'I'ICIPA'1'ION ...............................................................................................................................25 4.6 CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN ............................................................................................26 LIST OF TABLES TABLE4-I ESTI~-1AT[~:OI~ RGSIULNTIAL HOLDING CAI'AC'1TY I~OR LAND WITH RIiSIDIiNTIAI. LAND USI~: DIiSIGNi1TIONS AND ZONING DISTRICTS BASED ON DLVI?LOPABLI: ACKLACIIi AND GLNIiKAL PLAN DENSITIES ......................... 18 TABLG 4-2 INVIiN"TORY OF SFFIiS AVAILABLI: FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ..................................................................?~ TABLE 4-3 RESIDENTIAL DEVIiLOPMI;NT POTENTIAL BY AFFORDABILITY CATEGORY ................................................? 1 TABLE 4-4 RESIDENTIAL IIOLDING CAPACITY ANALYSIS ............................................................................................~? TABLIi4-$ SUMMARY OF QUANTIPII'.D OBJECTIVES - IMPLI'.MGNTA'I~ION PROGRAMS, .IANUAItY I, 2004 TO 1UN1:30, 200~ ...................................................................................................................................................................23 TABLE 4-6 QUANTIPII:U OBJEC'TIVI[5:.IANUAIZY 1, 2001 TO JUNI: 30, 2008 .................................................................24 Butte County Housing Element 1 May 25, 2004 Policy Doculucnt 4.1 INTRODUCTION The Housing Element consists of lwo documents: The Background Report and the Policy Document. The Background Report is designed to meet housing clcmcnt rcquirema~ts to provide the background information and analysis to support the goals, policies, programs and quantified objcctivcs in the f-Iousing Elcmcnt Policy Document. The Policy Document includes the following iivc sections: Section 4.2: Goals, Policies, and Implementation Programs This Housing Element Policy Document includes six goal statements. Under each goal statement, the clcmcnt sets out policies that amplify the goal statement. Implementation programs arc listed at the end of each sub-section and dcscribc bricily the proposed act1011, the COnnty AgCnC1eS Or depilrlIl]CRts Wlth pCllllal'y CCSpOnslblflty fOr Carrying Out tI1C pl'OgCalll, and lf1C tllI1C IramC IOC aCCOnlpllShlllg the pCOgraRl. SCVCraI OI the implementation programs also have quantified objcctivcs or other targets listed. The following definitions dcscribc the nature of the statements of goals, policies, implementation programs, and quantified objcctivcs as they arc used in the Housing Elcmcnt Policy Document: Goal: Ultimate purpose of an effort stated in a way that is general in nature and inuneasurablc. POIIC)': SpCC1I1C StatClllellt gLlldlllg actlOn Ind Inlplying CfCaC COmmlttl~Cllt. Implementation Program: An action, procedure, program, or technique that carries out policies. Imp1cl11cntation programs also specify primary responsibility for CarCying OUt lhC aCtlOn and all cStlmatCd tll11C Iramc IOC its aCCOmphsh111en1. ~ hC schedule for completion of the activity is presented in the time ti-ame and indicates the calendar year for completion. These time francs arc gcocral guidelines and may be adjusted based on County staffing and budgetary considerations. Quantified Objective: The number of housing tulits that the County expects to be constructed, conserved, or rehabilitated or the number of households the County expects will be assisted through Ilousing 1/lanent programs and based on general 111arICCt C011d1t10nS dur111g tI1C rCn7allllllg 4 ~~-yC1C t1mC Irame OI the HOLlsing EfCmCnt (November 1, 2003, to Junc 30, 2008). In this document, the term "affordable housing" means housing affordable to very low-, low-, or moderate-income households. l3uttc County Housing Elcmcnt Z May 2~, 2004 Policy Document Section 4.3: Adequate Sites This section dcscribcs the available site capacity in Butte County to meet housing needs. It estimates developable land available for residential uses in Butte County, and the holding capacity for housing writs based on this inventory. Section 4.4: Quantitied Objectives This section sunul~arizes the quantified objectives for housing construction, conservation, and rehabilitation for the Housing Elcmcnt planning period. Section 4.5: Public Participation This section dcscribcs the opportunities the County provided for public participation during the preparation of the updated Housing Elcmcnt. Section 4.6: Consistency with the General Plau This section dcscribcs the internal coordinatio~l between the updated Housing Elcmcnt and the other elements of the existing Gcncral Plan. I3uttc County Housing Element 3 May 2~, 2004 Policy Document 4.2. GOALS, POLICIES, AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS Goal A: Provide for the County's Regional Share of New Housing for All Income Groups Policies A.I. The Co~mty shall continue to adopt com-1lunity plans for the cities' urban spheres of influence and within the financial ability of the County to finance these plans, to enhance the County's ability to meet its regional share of housing. A.2. The County shall continue to monitor zoning annually to cnsurc that sufficient land is zoned at various densities to meet the County's regional share of housing. A 3 The County shall zone areas for higher density residential dcvclopmcnt that arc withi-~ or adjacent to existing urban areas in which public facilities and scrviccs can be extended, or within LargC, I11aSler planned dCVCIOp111e11tS WhICh the haVC tI1C tlnanClal Capablllty 01 pl'OVlding nCeded public facilities and scrviccs for higher density dcvclopmcnt. A.4. The County shall encourage dcvclopmcnt in the unincorporated areas of the spheres of inllucnce of the cities to meet its hoL-sing allocation. A.S. The County shall cnsurc that dcvclopcrs and county residents arc made aware of key housing programs and dcvclopmcnt opportunities. A.6. The County shall promote infill dcvclopmcnt on appropriate sites in existing neighborhoods and re-use underutilized parcels tlu-oughout the county. Implementation Programs Program 1 - Pro~~ide Adequate Sites for Housing by Expanding Infrastructure: The County shall expand the supply of developable land, particularly for multifamily housing projects, by annually applying for available state and federal funding for water, sewer, and storm drainage 1111pCOVCmC-1tS; SCek111g I1nanClal aSSlStanCC OI dCVCIOpCCS ll7 pl"CpaClig C0111171um1y plans Or specific plans which can address public scrvicc and facilities for new developments; working out an appropriate financing arrangement with Chico and Oroville to charge reasonable fees on new dcvclopmcnt to pay for the expansion of water and sewer services within their spheres of int1L-cncc; providing technical assistance to interested dcvclopcrs in establishing community facilities and comm~mity scrvicc districts to finance needed infrastructure and scrviccs where these arc financially fcasiblc; and by seeking voter approval of assessment districts in communities in which planning studies identify fcasiblc alternatives for water and wastewater systems. The County Housing Coordinator (sec Program 23) shall provide outreach to potential housing dcvclopcrs regarding funding opportunities and other technical assistance. Responsibility Development scrviccs and Public Works Departments Butte County Housing Element 4 May 2~, ?004 Policy Document FLnldlt]~: COImmumty DCVC10pImC11t B10Ck Chant PI'OgraI77, Farnlel'~S 1lolme Administration, State Clean Water grants or loans, developer fees. Timcframc: Ongoing; apply for funding annually Program 2 -Use of GIS Technology to Assess Availability of Land Zoned at Various Densities: The County shall use its GIS system to make an annual assessment ol~ land zoned at various dcnsitics. To ensure accountability, the Planning Division will provide a report on the land inventory by December 3 I of each year to the Director of Dcvclopmcnt Services. Responsibility: Planning Division, Department of Dcvclopmcnt Services Funding: A small amount of additional staff time would be rcquircd. Timcframc: Annually Program 3 -Community Plan and Zoning Consistency: The County shall cnsurc that local land use policies, and any changes in zoning, reflect policies that arc consistent with the County's regional share of housing for all income groups. In particular, the County shall cnsurc that COmlmllmty pl~Uls CC11CCt zolling dcnslt-es IleCCSSaI'y t0 a0001]1lmodatC low- and nlodCratC-1nCOmC housing consistent with environmental limitations and the ability ol~ the County to provide inti-astructure appropriate to higher urban dcnsitics. Rcsponsibilit~ Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Funding: No additional staff time would be rcquircd. Timcframc: Ongoing Program 4 -Joint Planning with the City of Chico: Based on a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed in Fall 2003, the County and the City of Chico shall work to together to assure that residential zoning in the unincorporated North Chico area be consistent with City of Chico zoning. One of the consequences of this MOA is that the County will increase dcnsitics in unincorporated areas located within and just beyond Chico's Sphere of Inlluencc. Rcsponsibilit~ Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Funding: No additional staff time would be rcquircd. Timcframc: Ongoing Program 5 - Review Parking Requirements: The County shall review its parking I"Cgl11I"CI11CI1LS for lllUltltamlly hOUSing t0 dcterminC Whet11GC It 1S pOSS1bIC t0 rCdUCC 1110 nUl11bC1' OI spaces (both covered and uncovered) in order to reduce costs of multifamily housing development. If this review indicates a reduction is feasible, the County will Imodify the Zoning Ordinance accordingly. Responsibility: Planning Division Funding: No additional staff time would be rcquircd. Timcframc: 2005 Program 6 -Development of Sites for Multifamily Housing: The County shall provide developers with information about suitable sites for small-scale I17ultitamily projects located in I3uttc County Housing Elcmcnt 5 May 2~, 2004 Policy Document unincorporated communities that arc closest to employment and services. In addition, the County Shall OIfCI' denSlty bonuses, aSS1St li1tCTCStCd dCVC10pCTS ]n aCC]L11rIIlg SUCplllS gOVCrllment land suitable for multifamily development, expedite permit processing, and waive fees for housing units affordable to low-income households. The level of project assistance shall be commensurate with the amount of affordable housing provided as well as the level of affordability. The County shall develop a brochure to inform and encourage dcvclopcrs to talc advantage of the incentive programs. The County shall meet with interested dcvclopcrs to discuss project possibilities. Responsibility: Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Funding: Administrative Overhead Timel~ramc: Ongoing Program 7 -Negotiate Transfer of a Portion of the County's Regional Share: During the next regional housing needs dctcrmination process, the County shall continue to reach agreements with the incorporated areas that can provide urban services. These agreements arc intended to transl'cr to the cities a portion of the County's share of the region's housing nccds in unincorporated areas within existing spheres of influence. In this way, the numbers of housing units assigned to Butte County arc reduced. Responsibility: Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Funding: No special funds arc needed Timcframc: Next regional housing nccds dctcrmination process Program 8 -Track Affordability of New Housing Development in the Unincorporated Area: The County will develop a tracking systan that will allow the County to classify new units by affordability level. Responsibility Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs and County Assessor's Office Fundin~~: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: Ongoing GOAL B: Encourage the Provision of Affordable Housing Policies B.I. The County shall establish affordable housing goals, to be negotiated, for large-scale developments that contain a mixture of residential densities. B.2. The County shall work with other public agencies, dcvclopcrs, the incorporated cities, and non-profit housing corporations to make use of state and federal programs for low- and moderate-income housing. f3uttc County I lousing L,Icmcnt 6 May 2~, 2004 Policy Document B.3. The County shall provide dcnsiry bo-luscs to homebuildcrs proposing to includc a minim~-m specified percentage of low- and modcratc-income dwelling units within residcntial dcvclopmcnts. ~.4. The County shall identify surplus government property, which could be used for the construction of housing affordable to low- and modcratc-income households. B.S. The County shall provide attractive incentives to dcvclopcrs who incorporate units affordable to work force and modcratc-income households. B.6. The County shall work with employers and housing partners to encourage the production of housing units on either employer owned sites or other areas adjacent to their job sites. Q.7. In addition to a primary residence on a parcel, the County shall allow secondary dwellings to provide additional housing opportunities. B.8. The County shall provide technical assistance to agencies and organizations that arc involved in the dcvclopmcnt and construction of housing and/or provide support services. Implementation Programs Program 9 -Create Affordable Housing Goals for Large-Scale Residential Developments: Large-scale dcvclopmcnts (100 units or more) can includc a range of residcntial categories and therefore have the potential to includc affordable housing. Although the County cannot initiate dcvclopmcnt proposals for largo-scalc dcvclopmcnt, through the dcvclopmcnt agrccmcnt process, the County can specify that a percentage of dwelling units be affordable to low-income households. Depending on the size, location, and required public facilities, the aftbrdablc housing requirement could range from 5 percent to 25 pcrccnt of the units in a dcvclopmcnt. Also, as part of the negotiated agrccmcnt, the County would ralucst that at least 1 l pcrccnt of low-income units be three and four bedroom units for large families (the percentage of large families in Butte County's population). Responsibility: Depart-mcut of Development Services Fundin 7: Specific and Master Plans (paid for by dcvclopcrs) Time franc: Ongoing Butte County Housing Element 7 May 25, ?004 Policy Document Program 10 -Pursue Funding Under State and Federal Programs: Thcrc arc a number of state and fcdcral programs which provide low-cost financing or subsidies for the production of Low- and modcrato-income housing. Butte County will annually pursue funding under those state and fcdcral programs that rcquirc its direct participation, such as CDE3G and HOME, and provide assistance through the County Housing Coordinator (sec Program 23) to non-profit and private housing developers to make use of other programs, which rcquirc their application and pilrllClpatlOn. Responsibility Administrative Office Fulidin~: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: Ongoing; apply for funding annually Program 11 -Encourage the Use of Density Bonuses: Density bonuses provide a developer with additional dwelling units in exchange for the provision of housing affordable to low- income and households. The County's Density Bonus Ordinance complies with state law. Since no dcvclopcrs have applied for density bonuses, during the upcoming housing clement period, the County will identify reasons why dcvclopcrs arc not using density bonuses. The County will amend the Density Bonus Ordinance pursuant to this assessment. Responsibility: Department of Development Services Fundin 7: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: 2004 Program 12 -Encourage Manufactured Housing Outside Mobile Home Parks: The County allows manufactured homes on land zoned for residential use, subject to the same development standards as site built housing. Tkiis type of housing is generally less expensive than site built housing. Although 174 manut~lctured homes were approved as second units in the County during the period from 1993 through 1999, the affordability for these units was not tracked. The County will continue to encourage manufactured and mobile homes In addition, the County will consider ways to track affordability of newly approved manufactured and mobile home units. Responsibility: Department of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Funding: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: Ongoing Program 13 -Second Units: The Co~lnty will revise its existing second dwelling ordinance to reflect changes i^ state law. Responsibility: Department of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs will recommend changes to its second unit requirements for approval by the Board of Supervisors. Fundin.~: No additional staff time would be required. T1mCfra171C: 2004 Program 14 -Identity Surplus Land for Affordable Housing: The County's Administrative Office shall provide records on surplus government property to the Department of Dcvclopmcnt Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 8 May 2~, ?004 Policy Document Scrviccs. From these records, the Dcpartmcnt of Development Scrviccs will sclcct s~iitablc housing sites and advertise their availability for low-income housing via a developer IZFP process. Responsibility: Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs will sclcct sites and issue a developer RFP. Funding: Some additional staff time would be required. Timcframc: 2004 Program 15 -Work with Cities in the County to Address Affordable Housing Issues: Thus far, all subsidized housing projects have been built in the incorporated areas of the County where there is access to sewer lines as well as services. County staff will work with Chico and Orovillc housing staff to increase the supply of affordable housing in the area. The Cities and County will consider applying for sonic state or federal funds together. By working with these Cities and the I-Iousing Authority of Butte County, the County will be able to expand its affordable housing activities, for example, by developing a joint down payment assistance program. Responsibility: Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Frn~: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: 2005 Program 16 -Work with the Chico Redevelopment Agency to Encourage Development of au Affordable Housing Project in the Greater Chico Redevelopment Project Area: Since the Greater Chico Redevelopment Project Arca includes both unincorporated and areas within the city limits of Chico, housing set-aside funds can be used in unincorporated Butte County for affordable housing development. Responsibility Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs and Redevelopment Agency Ftmciin,~: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: 2006 Program 17 - Inclusionary Housing Program: The County shall investigate the feasibility of creating an i~lclusionary housing program as a means of providing affordable housing units. Responsibility: Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Fundin<~: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: 2005 Program 18 -Provide Information on Affordable Housing and Fair Housing: The County shall update its wcbsitc to provide information on affordable housing and tair housing. The County wcbsitc already contains a link to the Housing Authority wcbsitc, but does not provide links to other housing information. Since the wcbsitc may be the first place that residents look to for information on county services, it is important that the wcbsitc be comprehensive. The County will modify the wcbsitc to provide links to information on available housing rehabilitation programs, resources for the homeless, subsidized housing available in the incorporated cities, and assistance available to address housing discrimination. In addition, the Butte County Housing Element 9 May 25, 2004 Policy Docuiucnt County shall post and distribute fair housing information at a variety of public locations, including the Development Scrviccs Dcpartmcnt, the County Administrative Office, and libraries. Rcs~ousibilitX: Dcpartmcnt of Development Scrviccs will work with the County's Webmaster, the County Administrative Office, and libraries. Funding: Administrative Overhead Timctramc: 2004 GOAL C: Improve/Conserve the Existing Supply of Housing Policies C. I .The County shall inspect and identify code violations in residential buildings. C.2. The County shall continue to apply, when feasible, for state and federal assistance for housing rehabilitation for low-income households. Rental housing that is repaired with government assistance shall remain affordable to low-income households for a specifial period of time. C.3. The County shall require the abatement or demolition of substandard housing that is not economically feasible to repair. C4. The County shall sock the private rehabilitation of substandard dwelling units (as identified through code enforcement) and provide financial assistance, when available, to owners of dwelling units occupied by low-income households. In applying this policy, the County shall seek to avoid the displacement oflow-income households. C.S. The County shall periodically survey housing conditions in the uninco-porated area to maintain a current data base on housing repair needs. Implementation Programs Program 19 -Code Enforcement and Abatement: The County has passed a Nuisance Abatement Ordinance that authorizes the County to initiate appropriate action against owners of properties with public nuisances. A component of this Ordinance calls for the case-by-case removal of dilapidated dwellings. Another component of this Ordinance requires the property owners to pay for the costs of abatement. Responsibility: Building Inspection Division Funding: Under the current budget, five dwelling units can be removed annually. This dots not include potential funds from property owners. Timcframc: Ongoing Target: Three units annually Butte County Housing Element 10 May 2~, ?004 Policy Document Program 20 -Rehabilitation of Substandard Dwelling Units: The Cou~lty already uses its CDBG funds for rehabilitation of owner- and renter-occupied housing units. However, there arc still several hundred dwelling units in need of rehabilitation, and over one hundred units in nccd of replacement or reconstruction. Low-income households occupy a majority of these units. To encourage more rehabilitation, the County will utilize its CDBG funds more fully and apply for additional public funds, such as HOME, that can be used for housing rehabilitation. Responsibility: Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Funding: CDBG and additional public funds Timcframc: Ongoing Quantified Oblcctivc: Five units annually Program 21 -Enforce the Provisions of the Uniform Building Code and State Health Codes Relative to Labor Camps: The County will inspect farm labor camps periodically to ensure that they provide healthy and safe living facilities. Responsibility: Building Inspection Division Funding: To be determined Timcframc: Ongoing Program 22 -Maintenance of Housing Conditions Data I3ase: The County will maintain current information on the condition of dwelling units in target areas of the unincorporated County area by periodically updating its housing conditions data base. Approximately every two years, the County will resurvey housing conditions to ensure the currency of its housing conditions information. Responsibility: Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Funding: Apply for CDBG Planning/Technical Assistance Grant Timcframc: 2004 for Grant Application GOAL D: Meet the Special Housing Needs of Homeless Persons, Seniors, Large Families, Disabled Persons and Farmworkers Policies D.1. The County shall provide referrals for housing and services to homclcss persons. D.2. The County shall determine the nccd for a homclcss shelter in the unincorporated county area for homclcss persons in one or more portions of the county who do not have access to existing shelters in the Oroville and Chico urban areas. D.3. The County shall encourage transitional housing as a bridge between homclcss facilities and independent living. [3uttc County T-lousing Element 1 1 May 25, ?004 Policy Document D.4. The County shall continue to facilitate efforts of individuals, private organizations, and public agencies to provide safe and adequate housing for farmworkcrs. D.S. The County shall support appropriate amounts of farmworker and farm family housing in agriculturally zoned areas where it promotes efficiency in the farming operation and has ~~ minimal impact on productive farmland. D.6. The County shall cooperate with the Housing Authority to seek funding from the State of California and USDA Farm Labor I-IoLlsing Program to expand the supply of housing for permanent farmworkcrs and migrant farmworkcrs (if there arc unmet housing needs). D.7. The County shall allow temporary housing, including temporary sanitary and cooking facilities, for seasonal farmworkcrs during harvest season, subject to applicable building and health codes. D.8. The County shall promote increased housing opportunities for seniors, large families, and disabled persons. D.9. The County shall cncouragc alternative living arrangements for seniors, including market- ratc retirement communities and affordable rental housing. In addition, the County shall work with the Coll~munity Action Agency of Butte County to explore ways to expand services that arc provided directly to seniors at home, in order to help seniors remain independent." D.10. The CoLmty shall assist the efforts of community based organizations, such as the CO111Illnmty ACtlon AgCllcy Of Butte COUnty, In thCir CtlOrts t0 aSSlst 117dIVICIua~S and 1a1111hCS 111 11l'Cd Ot ShOi'l-terlll C11lcrgenCy hOLlSing. D. l 1. The County shall cncouragc developers of rental units to build units for large l~unilics. D.12. The County shall provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to housing. Implementation Programs Progra-n 23 - Designate a County Housing Coordinator: Currently, the Department of Behavioral Elcalth, the Community Action Agency of Butte County, and the I-lousing Authority of Butte County operate Butte County's housing programs. In addition, a private consultant operates the housing rehabilitation program using CDBG lands. There is no housing office in the County. By designating a County Housi-1g Coordinator, housing will become a more visible and important issue within the County and will allow better housing program coordination for special needs groups. Responsibility Funding: Tini~frnmr• Administrative Office To be determined Designate a coordinator by 2004 Butte County Housing Element 12 May 2~, 2004 Policy Document Program 24 -Funding Program for Accessibility Improvements: The County will consider funding a program similar to Chico's Rental Housing Assistance Program (RI-IAP) to make accessibility improvements to rental units to be occupied by persons with disabilities. The County could use a portion of the CDBG Program Income (or apply for additional CDBG fiords) and could work with Chico to administer the program. Responsibility: Department of Dcvclopmcnt Services in conjunction with the City of Chico. Fundin.~: To be determined Timcframc: 2004 Program 25 -Amend Local Code to Provide Reasonable Accommodation: The County shall amend its Code to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation through rules, policies, practices, and procedures that may ensure equal access to housing. Responsibility: Department of Dcvclopmcnt Services Funding: No additional funding nccdcd Timcframc: 2005 Program 26 -Distribute Literature on Universal Design: The County shall distribute literature on universal design and disabled accessibility through the Dcparhncnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs. Responsibility: Departtncnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Fundin~~: No additional fielding nccdcd Time fi~amc: 2006 Program 27 -Work with the Homeless Task Force to Address Needs of the Homeless in the County: Although representatives from the Departments of Behavioral Health and Social Scrviccs already participate in the Homeless Task Force, participation by the Cotiulty Housing Coordinator will improve inter-agency coordination of Scrviccs. One of the goals of this coordination will be to develop a County referral system for homclcss Scrviccs. This system could include a link from the County website to services provided by Butte County Department of Behavioral Health, the Community Action Agency of Butte County and other service providers located in the incorporated cities. Additionally, the County shall partner iu providing financial resources to local agencies serving homclcss persons. The County shall continue to facilitate the development of nccdcd facilities serving homclcss persons such as the adult rehabilitation facility to be operated by the Salvation Army approved in 2003. Responsibility: Administrative Office; Department of 13chavioral Health; Department of Social Scrviccs Funding: Administrative Overhead; annual funding for the Homeless Task Force's Emergency Housing Assistance Program (1/HAP) Timcframc: Update website with referral links by 2005; continuing annual funding for the Homeless Task Force Butte County Housing Element 13 May 25, ?004 Policy Document Program 28 -Assess Need for Homeless Services in the Unincorporated County Area: In order to plan for homeless scrvices and possibly a shclter in unincorporated E3utte County, it is necessary to conduct a survey to dctcrminc service and shclter needs of homeless persons and families. One of the more effective ways to conduct such a survey is to work with homeless service providers in the incorporated areas and request that they collect information from individuals and families who contact them requesting scrvices. Responsibility: Behavioral Health Funding: Administrative Overhead Timefi-ame: ?005 Program 29 -Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelters: The County shall modify the Zoning Ordinance to add transitional housing and c~nergcncy shclta-s as a conditional use in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones. Use permit procedures shall facilitate and encourage development of e-nergency shclter and transitional housing. Responsibility: Planning Division, Department of Dcvclopmcnt Services Funding: A small amount of additional staff time would be required. T i me fi-amc: 2004 Program 30 -Assess Need for Migrant Farmworizer Housing: The County shall work with the Housing Authority to dctcrminc whether there is a need for seasonal housing for migrant fannworkcrs. If there arc unmet housing nccds for seasonal farmworkers, then the County shall, contingent on available staff resourccs, identify potential partners and assistance for the construction of seasonal farmworkcr housing; assist developers in identifying sites; support applications for funding; and provide technical assistance during the approval process. Responsibility: Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs and Butte County Housing Authority Funding: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: 2006 Program 31 -Expand Farmworker Housing -The County shall identify potential partners and assistance, contingent on available staff resourccs, for the construction of farmworkcr housing which meets the nccds of the permanent resident work force. Responsibility: Dcpartmcnt of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Funding: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: 2007 [3uttc County Housing Element 14 May 25, 2004 Policy Document GOAL E: Ensure Equal Housing Opportunity Policies E.1. The County shall continue to promote housing opportunities for all persons regardless of age, race, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, disability, or other barriers that prevent choice in housing. Implementation Program Program 32 -Provide Referral Services to Individuals with Housing Discrimination Complaints: The County will work with the Community Action Agency to develop a referral system for community organizations to refer potential clients for fair housing assistance. The County wcbsitc should also provide a link to these scrviccs. Responsibility: Administrative Office Funding: Administrative Overhead T1171C 1ra111C: 2004 GOAL F: Promote Energy Conservation Policies F. l .The County shall continue to implement state cncrgy-cfticicnt standards. F.2. The County shall develop site design guidelines for cncrgy conserving development patterns. F.3. The County shall provide wcatherization assistance to low-income households. Implementation Programs Program 33 -Site Development Standards: The County will prepare guidelines for site development that encourage cncrgy conservation. These guidelines will address the use of landscaping to reduce cncrgy use, the orientation and configuration of buildings on a site, and other site design factors affecting cncrgy use, such as provision of adequate structural support for solar collectors. Responsibility: Department of Development scrviccs in consultation with the California Energy Commission Funding: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: 2006 Program 34 -Energy Conservation Assistance for Low-Income Households: Substantial cncrgy conservation and reduced utility payments can be realized from weatherizing and Butte County t{ousing Element I5 May 25, 2004 Policy Document insulating older dwelling units. Many low-income households and owners of rental units lack the financial resources, however, to undertake such home improvements. There arc several programs that can provide financial assistance to low-income homeowners and rental unit owners whose tenants arc low incomes The County's wcbsite will provide links to these funding programs. In addition, the County will collect information on an annual basis regarding the number of households assisted with wcathcrization assistance. Responsibility: Department of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Fundin.~: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: Ongoing Target: Ten housing units annually Pro~-•am 35 -Incentives for Construction That Exceeds Minimum Title 24 Standards: The County shall study the feasibility of providing incentives for new and rehabilitation projects that exceed California Energy Cfficicncy Standards (Title 24). Incentives could include project permit processing expedition, plan check fast-tracking, a-1d reduced fees. Responsibility: Department of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs Funding: Administrative Overhead Timcframc: 2005 E3utte County }-lousing Element 1 C May 25, 2004 Policy Document 4.3 ADEQUATE SITES The following section provides an analysis of adequate sites available for affordable housing development in Butte County. The Housing Element Background Report provides a full discussion of this issue. The key information from the Background Report is summarized and presented here. Inventory of Total Residential Holding Capacity Table 4-1 below (identical to Table 4-27 in the Background Report) calculates the residential dcvclopmcnt capacity in unincorporated areas by multiplying the maxi~l7um densities in Table 4- 26 in the Background Report by the vacant acreage shown in Table 4-23 in the Background Report. Residential units arc rounded down to the nearest whole number in each cell. It should be noted that the inventory of vacant land includes potential dcvclopmcnt sites that were in the discussion or approval stages at the time of the inventory. Additionally, it should be IlOled that the CapaClty Ior SCCOnd UIIItS Oll CXlstlllg OC I1CW S1ngIC-Ii111111y IOtS WaS 1701 CalCUlated. Butte County Housing Element l7 May 2~, 2004 Policy Document TABLE 4-1 ESTIMATE OF RESIDENTIAL HOLDING CAPACITY FOR LAND WITI1 RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND ZONING DISTRICT'S BASED ON DEVELOPABLE ACREAGE AND GENERAL PLAN DENSITIES -_ ---- _I _ - ~ Lowe,-.. Mcdium~ Foothills ngncuhurtl~ ~ ' Iligh~ Areal Rcsidcntial~~ Dcnsity'I Dcnsity~ Density I l I I - _ Residentialloniub -- - Agricultural-Residential __~ _ I A-R __ A~rieultural-Rcsidcntial, I/2-acre 'BAR-I/2 parcels - ,_ Agricultural-Rcsidcntial, I-acre parcels ~Vt-I Agriculuu'al-Rcsidcntial, 2-I'2-acre BAR-Z-U2 purccls Agricultural-RcsidcnU d ~-aci~ parccls iAR-5 -- Agricultural-Residentud, 10-acre iAK-10 parcels i Agricultural-Suburban Rcsidcntial IA-SR _~ - Foothill Recre.ahonal, I acre p trccls _ ~FR I Foothill Rec;rc,tuonal ~ acru purccls _ IFR-2 -- Foothill Recrculionul, 3-acre parcels IFR-3 Foothill Rccrcational, 5-acre p:u~ccls _ IFR-5 Foothill Recrcutiunal, 10-acre parcels ~FR-10 Foothill Recre,Uionul, 20-acre purccls i ' FR-20 ~ Foothill Keueation~tl, 40-acre ptu~ccls - ~FR-40 Foothill Rccrcational, I(iU-acre parcels -- ~~FR_1G0 Mobile. I Iom~ P trk MHP Mount un or Rc creational Subdivision M-R - Residential - -__ Planned Unit Development -_ PUD Rcsidcntial R-I Rcsidcntial ~~ R-2 Residential l 1R-_, _ _ Residential _- R-4 ~~ Residential-Nonconforming i R-N Rcsidcntial-Prolcssional IR-P Minimum Density Residential - Mobile~RT-I Iiomc Medium Density Rcsidcntial Mobile IRT-Ir2 Home I Minimum Density Rcsidcntial Trailer- RT-1-A I acre parcels Suburban Rcsidcntial S-R Suburban Rcsidcntial 1/~ acr~ptrcels --- - - SR-I/2 --_ Suburban Rcsidcntial, 1-acre purccls SR I__ Suburban Rcsidcntial, 3-acre parcels SR-3 Suburban Residential, 5-acre parcels ASR 5_ - Totals Source: Mintier ~ Assuciutcs Rcsidcntial! i - 1 FAR ARj Rcsidcntial I Rcsu entui I Rcsic cnUa _ _ - LDRi MDRi IIDR Totals 0 G3 10,95~ 644 0 11,665 0 0 45 0 11 45 0 52R 396 0 0 924 o X71 ?~ o u 599 0 4~(i 7 0 0 49; 0 56 0 0 0 56 0 0 55 0 0 55 0 0 0 0 ll 0 302 92 0 0 0 394 4 3 0 0 0 7 225 422 0 0 0 647 192 193 0 0 0 3S5 92 94 0 0 U I d{6 2 SI 0 0 0 S3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 U 0 0 546 0 0 0 i46 0 RI 1,019 12 0 1,112 0 70 3,742 336 7 4,155 0 0 0 671 0 671 0 0 I l iti 2, 140 464 2.72' 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 ti0 0 SO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20i 0 0 20> 0 0 36 0 0 3G 0 49 0 0 0 49 0 0 739 I 0 740 0 0 1 0 0 l 0 446 6 0 0 452 0 3K 0 0 0 3S 0 21 0 0 0 21 817 3,842 17,355 3,884 471 26,369 As shown in the table, Butte County has a capacity for 26,369 units on residentially-designated land that also has residential zoning. Since Butte Co>_ulty clearly has the capacity to meet its overall assigned share of the regional housing aced of 4,187 net units (see Table 4- l7 in the Background Report), the key question to be determined is whether there is sufficient development capacity for units affordable to moderate-income and below households. Butte County Flouring Glcment 18 May 25, 2004 Policy Document Total Residential Holding Capacity vs. Projected Needs by Housing Type and Income Group For the purposes of the Housi-1g Elcmcnt, the MDR and HDR designations allow densities and uses that arc supportive of housing affordable to households at moderate-income and below. The R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones allow dcnsitics and uses that arc supportive of affordable housing to households at modcratc-income and below. It is important to note that, as shown in the "Regional Fair Share Allocation Evaluation" section of the Background Report (sec Table 4- l 7 in the Background Report), 768 (55 percent) of the 1,398 building permits issued by Butte County from the start of 2001 through April 2003 have bccn for manufactured homes. The typical salts prices for these units fall well within the range affordable to modcratc-income households and is approximately at the upper limit for low-income households. Thcrcforc, a large portion of the vacant land inventory for single family uses coulcJ be inventoried as af[ordable to low- and modcratc-income households. However, to keep the analysis simpler, and bccausc, as described below, this capacity is not nccdcd to meet Butte County's housing goals, these potential units have not bccn inventoried as "affordable". Thcrcforc, in compliance with the requirements of Government Gods Section 65583(c)(1), the General Plan Land Usc Clement should provide a sufficient portion of land in the MDR and HDR designations, and the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones to meet its obligation to provide sites suitable for the production of nccdcd housing affordable to very low-, low-, and moderato- income households. Table 4-2 below (identical to Table 4-28 in the Background Report) shows Butte County's inventory of sites for affordable housing. The table breaks down categories of land that, bccausc of permitted dcnsitics and writ types, allow development of modcratc-income and below housing units, as discussed above (as discussed above, manufactured homes built on single family parcels that would be affordable to low- and modcratc-income households arc not included). All parcels smaller than 0.5 acre (unless directly adjacent to other parcels in common ownership that together arc greater than 0.5 acres) were discarded from this inventory. The table shows parcels organized by land use designation and zoning district. It also shows a "group" desig~lation for most of the parcels. These letters refer to groupings of parcels that arc adjacent to each other. The following provides additional information about these parcel groups: • Group A: the two parcels have different owners. • Group B: three of the four parcels have the same owner. • Group C: seven of the nine parcels have the same owner; some of the parcels arc adjacent across a street, rather than immediately adjacent. • Group D: the two parcels have the same owner. • Gruup E: the six parcels have the same owner. • Group F: four of the seven parcels have the same owner; two of the remaining three parcels have the same owner. • Group G: the two parcels have the same owner. Butte County Housing Glenleut 19 May 25, 2004 Policy Document As shown in the table below, all of the sites arc within the SOIs of incorporated areas. Actual development of these parcels at higher densities is dcpcndcnt on actions by the cities. The dcvclopmcnt of multifamily housing is unlikely to take place without land first being annexed by a city and the extension of urban services. Therefore, the accommodation of the County's share of the regional housing need is, to a large degree, outside of the hands of the County and is dcpcndcnt on the cities' actions regarding unincorporated land within their SOIs. TABLE 4-2 INVENTORY OF SITES AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Catcgorpl Group ,APN# ,[ ocation - _ _ - - - Acres _ - -- _ Cdesignation/ R-4 coning 31.111 ~ A 036-IGO-064 'Orovillc SOI ~ 9ti - h 036-160-065 - iOrovillc SOI - ~ 3.45 B 1069-520-033 - ~(]rOV1IIC SOI _ ~_ 4.62 -- B 069-520-034 IOrovillc SOI ~ 7-(~4 B 1069-520-035 __ - Orovillc S01 ,_ 5~O? ( - - B X069-520-036 - -_ 'Orov0lc SOI - __ _- I G.31 , _ IIllR designation/ R-3 zoning __ - --- _- _ - -_ __ ~ 3-L1~1 C 103G-IGO-044 ~ Orovillc SOI 1735 C ~03G-I60-055 Orovillc SOI 6.24 C 036-I60-062 Orovillc SOI ~ (~~(~4 _ - -_ C 036-200 033 ~~O~ovillc SOI 3.90 __ - ~1UR designation/ R-3 or PUD zoning -- - - _ _ _ _ ~- -_ 154.63 D '007-150-044 Chico SOI - - - 0.53 . - - _ - D X007- 150-061 - Chico SOI O 42 030-200-100 - +Orovillc SOI 3 5~ _ ~ _ -- - _ -__ _ C X030-212-031 __ _ _ -- !Orov~llc SOI , ~ 0?4 ~ 030-212-032 Orovillc SO[ 0~~4 _ G ( ~ Orov0lc SOI 0 ~; - -~ ~ ~0 ~0-_ I 034 C , _ Orovdlc SOI - ' 0.24 _ _ ___ ~ ~_ E 030 _ I _ 035 l Orovillc, SOI - 0?4 .. - _ --- - - - - - - G .030-212-036 - - - - - Orovillc SOI 0.23 - ',035-130-120 ~Orovillc SOI 61.66 F 035-130-185 ~Oi_ovillc SOI ~ 3.86 _ P '035-130-186 __ __- ~Orovillc SOI ~ 1 ~(>(~ - F 035-130-187 'Orovillc SOI ( 0.96 F !035-130-188 IOrovillc SOl L01 - -- - _ - F 035-300-036 _ _ - - - - Oro~illc SOI 4.26 F 035-300-038 -- -- ~Oroville SOI 1.02 F 03~-300 039 Oro~illc SOI 1.03 C 1036-210 026 ~Oro~illc SOI - - - (9.05 - - - C ~0~6-210028 -- ,OrovillcSOI 10.46 C 036-~10 030 ~ Orovillc SOI ~ - - - -- - - r 8.96 I __ - - - -- C 1036-210-035 iOrovillc SO[ - i 20.85 - -- - - _- C ,036-210-036 IOrovillc S01 12.34 - 068-~30-039 ~Oroville SOI ' 72 __ - L--- _ -1 __ - __ __ - MDR designation/ R 2 coning ~ 55.36 - X007-D~0 123 _ - - - - - _ 'Chico SOI --1 -_ - - i 27.03 __. - , G 007-430 0~3 Chico SOI ~ -x•09 G X007-430 024 Chico SOI _ .- ~ ~~ I - -- ~ - _ ~064-410 024. ,P iriditic SO[ 0.70 - - - 064-4~0 005 - - ~P it iditic SO[ 0.56 - 1064-460 002 Par tthtic SOI -- -- -- ~ 0.98 __ - - l - - - ---- - - - 064-460-004 --- _ t ~Piradisc SOI ---L - __ - - - - 0.78 - - Soui~cs: [3utt~ C ounty, Mintier K Auociatcti Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 20 May 2~, 2004 Policy Document Table 4-3 below (identical to Table 4-29 in the Background Report) shows a summary ol~ residclltial development potential by affordability category in Butte County, based on Table 4-2 above. As shown in the table, 13uttc County has a total capacity of 26,)97 residcntial waits, including the 26,369 units on residcntially-designated land and with residcntial coning shown in Table 4-1 plus 628 units on the 31 acres with a C designation and R-4 zoning shown in Table 4- 2. The number of affordable units calculated for cacti of these catcgorics is derived ti'om the density assumptions in Table 4-26 in the Background Report. Based on allowable maximum densities in cxccss of 16 units per acre with density bonuses (which is very high fur a rural county such as Butte County) for all of the land shown in the table with a C, HDR, or MDR designation, this land is assumed to allow development of units affordable to very low-income households and higher. TABLE 4-3 units (2) Total units (3) ~ ~6 997 -- C d~5tenation R-4 zonm~_ 31.01 0._6 _ very Low ~md hi ~her~ 625 MDR d~signauon! R-3 rontne .___'4.14-_-- l 1.4(1' - -__ -- 16 7511 very lo~ti and hi~hcr. _ -}~7 ._ _ MDR designation/ R-3 or PUD 154.(13 13.00 1625' very low and higher~i 2,010 zoning '~ _: MDR dcsignationl R-2 zoning 55.36 13.(10 162~'i very low and higher 730 Sources: Butte County, ~1inticr & Associates Notcs~, (I) 25%. density bonus (2) Development potential is based on acros nuiltiplicd by maximum density (without density bonus) (3) Zb,369 units on land with residcntial l:uul use designations shown in Tublc 4-27 t- 6'_~ units on the 31 acres with ^ C dcsign;uion (and R--l runin ~) shown in Table -l-Zti. Table 4-4 below (identical to Table 4-30 in the Background Report) provides a summary of residcntial holding capacity in Butte County compared to Butte County's assigned housing need. The figures for total RHNP allocation, units built, and net allocation to be met arc from Table 4- 17 in the Fackground Report. The figures for holding capacity on vacant land arc from Table 4- 3. As shown in Table 4-4, Butte County has a total residcntial capacity of units tar in cxccss of its net allocation to be met. Because capacity for housing production exceeds Butte County's total nccd for new housing during the Housing Element planning period, a primary objective for the County over the Housing Elcmcnt planning period will be to provide adequate sites to accommodate the housing needs of very low-, low-, and moderate-iucomc households. As shown in Table 4-4, Butte County has a net allocation to be met of 2,248 moderate-iucomc and below units after accounting for units built from January 2001 throbtgh April 2003. Butte County has a capacity for 3,815 modcratc-income and below units, for a surplus capacity of 1,567 units. Because the 3,815 unit capacity for modcratc-income and below units arc ass~m~ed to be able to be built down to very low-income affordability, Butte County flocs not have a nccd for additional capacity in the very low-, low-, or modcratc-iucomc catcgorics. The 3,815 unit capacity for modcratc-iucomc and below units could also be increased, with application of the RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL BY AFFORDABILITY CATEGORY acres maximum maximum daisity, assumed affordability '~ density~~ ~~~ith dcnsih' bonus (I)~ _ __ _ - Butte Couirty Housing Elcmcnt 2l May 25, 2004 Policy Document maximum 25 percent density bonus, to 4,769 units; however, density bonuses arc not retlected in the table. TABLE 4-4 RESIDENTIAL HOLDING CAPAC[TY ANALYSIS - -- - - --r _ _ - - Vcry Low' - __ -- _- Low - _ ~4oderatc _- Combiucd Very Low, i Low, undl ~ ~ ~1ad ~ l,l I7 Total RIINP Allocation I 005 894 3 U16 _ _ _ Housing built: ~U01 through 0~~~ . _ __ 0 7G8~ 768 4/30/2003 (2) Nct Allocation to be ~Ict: 1,117 894' ~~7' 2,248 January 20111-June 2008 ~ ~ ~ 0~ ''i 0 Holdin ~ Capacity -Vacant and 3,815 3,815 ~ ~ ~ ~ m ~ Need 4 Rcimun b ~_) _ _ - - -0i 0~ 0~ - --- _-~ ~ Sources: Bu1IC County; Vern:vza Wolic Associates, ]nc.; Mintier 8: Associates Notes: (I) Sec Table 4-17 in the Background Report. (2) Scc Table 4-17 in the Background Report. (3) Scc Table 4-3. (4) li~ua capacity fur very law-income units transferred ~o low- and moderate-income categ __ ories.. [3uuc County Housing Glcmcnt 22 Policy Document Abo~~c~ Total h4odcruYc 2,JG9' 5,585 G i0` _ 1,398 1,939 -1,187 23.182, 26,997 0', 0 May 2~, ?004 4.4 QUANTIFIED OBJECTIVES This section inventories the quantiticd objectives for affordable housing units to be created, conserved, and rehabilitated as a direct result of affordable housing programs. Table 4-5 below summarizes the quantiticd objectives for affordable housing units for the Housing Element Implementation Programs. TABLE 4-5 SUMMARY OF QUANTIFIED 0(3JEC"['1VES-L1'IYLEMENTA"PION PROCtzAMS, JANUARY 1, 2004 ~ro JUNE 30, 2008 ' "1'ohrl Affordable Implcmeutution ['rn~rams Vcrv Lowj Low: Aloderatc Housing Oj :r$ Dru~ram 34111tCncrgylConser~at on Ass~st ncc lurl OII _ _ 45~ - ___ Low-Income Households (2) I Sources: Butte Cuun~y, Mintier ~~ I~SSOCIaI[S, ~uul VW~1 ~_ _ Nulcs: (1) Sec Implemcnuuion Progruu #20; 5 units :uunially fur 4 i?-year remaining Housing Elrment planning period. Sonic of these units rill must likely be very low-income, but uo projection of the brcal:dowu is mode. (2) Sec Implementation Prugr:uu #1=1; 10 units assisted annually ~in~=l'/-year rcnwining Housing lilemcnt planning period. Sonic ul these units will must lihcly he eery low-income, but no rxojee~ion ul the hrcal:dow~n is mode. Table 4-6 below summarizes the County's housing nccds, its progress towards electing those nccds to date, and its quantiticd objectives for production, rehabilitation, and conservation of ~]O115111g thrOLlgh the Clld Ot the HOllSlllg TlClllent ]~~allllll7g ~CT'U)d. t3uttc County Housing Elcmcnt 23 May 2~, 2004 Policy Document TABU? 4-6 QUAN"I'IF'IED OB,IL:C"hIYES: JANUARY 1, 2001 To JUNE; 3U, 2008 C Quantified Objecti~~es _ _ Conservation and Ilou_sin~~ Nccds (1) ~ I -° - -- - - --- ~ New Construction Rehabilitation _ - -,- - _ - ___ _ Ilousut;~j Nccds:'fohtl' Pro~ress to Rcnwining~ I ~ 1cw Constructiun~; ~, Inlome KHNI" D:rte: Jun Alloculion:~ Approved, Objective rnnn Catcgor~, ~ Allacution~ 21101-Apr. ~1ay 211113-I ' Ilousit~g: as of; Implemcnlation~ ' ' 20113 (2) Junc 21108: 2 0 0 1-2 0118 Rchabilitalion (d) Total Aov. _11113 (3)~ I tograms~ Very Luw ~ l,l 17'~ 0 I,117~ 01 0' 0' 0 Low 494 0 894 ' 0 65 Mod~ratc 1,005 76~ -- ?'7~ 4 ~ _ _ - ~ ___ 10; 0 103 ~ 0 -- Subtotal - , 2 2d8 3,OlG 768 0~ 103', l(13 68 Affordable ~ ~~~ ~I ~~ Units ~ _ ~ !\bovc Modcr.uc ~ t "~6)! 630 1,9;91 -- -- 196' _ 0 IOG ', 0 _ Total _- _ - 5,5851 1,398 d,187~ _ _ _ 299 OI __ 2991 G8 __-- Sowccs, 13uttc Cou nty. Mintier & Associates, and Vwi1 Notes: (I) Sec "Iahle -l-a. (2) Building permit s issued liom.Ian. 2001 through April 3(1, 2003 fi~nm Tublc -t-1. (3) There were 299 buildine permits issued for new rcsidentiul unit s f}om May 1,'_00 through October 31.2003. 19G of these were new ainglc ~:lnlllY (illol< hUlll~ Umlti; ~~ Umis \\'l'I'l: Ill'\1' n].m Ll i:ll'1Urcd Il(1m L'ti U n pl'I m.lnlnl il)llnll:ll ll)n1; 2() )loll) ~vl'Ce ne\V man Llial;l Url'd h(lnll'1 lln till~l-til'I Coundations. All of the manufactured homy units were inventoried us affordable to moderate-income and above households (~i) Sec Table 4-~. AS ShOwll In Table S-~), a~1et' aCCOllnling {OI' new L1nIlS COnS7rUCled alld Under COnStrllCClOtI fl'Om Jantltll"y 2001 through December 2001, Btrtte County has a remaining need for 4,187 housing lulus, including l,l 17 very-low income units, 894 low-income units, and 237 moderate-income writs, for a total of 2,248 affordable units. Alter taking into account approved housing as of November, 2003 (299 units total; 103 affordable units) Butte County has a remaining need fbr 1,949 affordable units. Butte County's duantified objectives for the remaining Housing L,lement timcframe (November 1, 2003 - June 30, 2008) tine 23 rehabilitated affordable units and 45 units provided wcatheriration assistance Butte County Housing Element 24 May 2~, 2004 Policy Documcllt 4.5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This Ilousing Elcmcnt rei7ects input from ~ wide variety of sources. The prima-y mechanism to gather public input for the Housing Element wcrc a series of forums, workshops and hearings. The following mcctings wcrc held for the Housing Elcmcnt Update. Thcsc wcrc workshops conducted to elicit comments fi-om the public regarding housing nccds and programs and to help the County idcntily its housing nccds and to idcntily an effective package of regulatory, incentive, and financing programs to meet Butte County's housing nccds. • November 20, 2003: Stakeholders Workshop Dcccmbcr 1 1, 2003: Planning Commission study session • Dcccmbcr l6, 2003: Board of Supervisors study session • May 13, 2004: Planning Commission adoption hearing • June 8, 2004: Board of Supervisors adoptionhcaring All ol~ these mcctings wcrc normally noticed on the Butte County website and in the local newspaper, and tlotices or annormcements wcrc send out to individuals and organizations. Thcsc included public ol~licials, non-prolit and for-prolit housing developers, housing advocates, and the California Dcpartmcnt of Housing and Community Dcvclopmcut. Numerous citizens and other intcrestcd individuals attended and provided comment on issues related to the Mousing F,lemcnt. [n addition, the research conducted as part of the [lousing Elcmcnt preparation process involved interviews with numerous staff from Butte County, and a variety of social service agencies and other intcrestcd organizations that serve the Butte County com-nunity. On Dcccmbcr 16, 2003, the Board of Supervisors approved sending the draft Housing Elcmcnt for review by the California Dcpartmcnt of Housing and Community Dcvclopmcut (HCD). I lCD had 60 days to review the draft and submit comment on the draft to the County. The County addressed l-ICD comments and approved a final E~ousing Elcmcnt for certification by the State. As required by State law, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors cacti one adoption hearing before the final Elcmcnt was approved. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 25 May 2~, 2004 Policy Document 4.6 CONSISTENCY W[TH THE GENERAL PLAN This section discLisses the coordination of this Housing Elcmcnt with other clernents of the Butte County Gcncral Plan. IIousing clement law requires the California Department of I lousing and Community Development ([iCD) to review local housing elements for compliance with State Law and to report its written findings to the local government. The Housing Elcmcnt must be consistent with all other parts of the Butte County Gcncral Plan (California Government Code, Section 65302). Housing Elcmcnt policies and programs were developed subject to the constraints of the policies and programs contained in the other Gcncral Plan clcmcnts. Of all the other Gcncral Plan clcmcnts, the Housing Elcmcnt is most closely rclatcd to the Land Use Elcmcnt in the Gcncral Plan because the Land Usc Element specifies the lands within the City that may be utilized for housing dcvclopmcnt. Areas available for residcntial dcvclopmcnt along with the range of allowable densities and direction on appropriate housing types arc designated through the Land Usc Diagram and the land use definitions in the Land Usc Elcmcnt, thereby laying the foundation for all other goals, policies, and programs rclatcd to the provision of housi-1g. The Land Usc Elcmcnt also provides fuCthCI" delay 111 the 1n1p~C111entallon Of hOUSing pO~1clCS. T11C pO~1e1CS COnIaInCd UndCC t~1C ~~TOpIC 3: Residential Development" section of the existing (as of 2003) Land Elcmcnt discuss housing density and diversity, for cxamplc. The I-Iot-sing Elc-ncnt update does not propose any modifications to the Land Usc Elcmcnt. Area Plans that were adopted as part of the Land Usc Elcmcnt also contain housing policies and programs. For cxamplc, the "Durham-Dayton-Nelson Planning Arca Goals, Objectives, and Policies" and "Chap-nan/Mulberry Neighborhood" sections of the Land Usc >/lement address housing issues within those planning areas. Other clcmcnts in the Gcncral Plan also discuss policy directions for residcntial dcvclopmcnt. For cxamplc, the Agricultural Elcmcnt contains a number of policies and programs regarding the urban/rural interface and for providing farmworker housing. These policies and programs have been taken into consideration in the preparation of the Housing Elcmcnt update, and, in some cases, integrated directly into policy and program statements. Any future amendments to the Gcncral Plan will maintain consistency with policies and programs in the Housing Elcmcnt. Butte County Housing Elcmcnt 26 M~iy 2~, 2004 Policy Document EXHIQIT /?-<- Draft Negative Declaration Butte County Housing Element Update Apri130, 2004 Project Sponsors E3uttc County Dcpartmcut ol~ Development Services Project Description This Initial Study/Negative Declaration is for the E3utte County Housing Elcmcnt Update. State Housing Law (Government Codc Section 65580) requires an assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints relevant to meeting those nccds. The 2004 I-lousing Elcmcnt Update is a comprehensive statement by Butte County of its current and future housing nccds and proposed actions to facilitate the provision of housing to meet those nccds at all income levels. The purpose of the Housing Elcmcnt is to identify current and projected housing nccds and set lurch goals, policies, and programs that address those nccds. The IIousing Elcmcnt has been prepared to meet the requirements of State law and local housing objectives. Project Location The Iousing Elcmcnt Update encompasses Butte County boundaries. Hazardous Materials A search was conducted in April ?004 using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's CERCLIS (Comprchcnsivc Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Information System) database and the California Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Ll1STIS (Leaking Underground Information System) database. The results arc described in the following paragraphs. Although the CERCLIS database reported 16 sites within Butte County (9 in Chico and 7 in Oroville), none of the sites identified in the I Iousing Elcmcnt Update for residential dcvclopmcnt arc known to have had past industrial uses, and therefore arc not in the inuncdiate vicinity of any CERCLIS sites. The list of CERCLIS sites for the Housing Elcmcnt Update area can be viewed at: http: //cJp~rb. cj~cr. ~>~>v/srr~ci~c~~c~cl/ctn~srtes/srchsites.cJi» The LUSTIS database listed multiple sites which arc generally located in the Housing Elcmcnt Update area. However, since the sites idcntiticd in the Housing Elcmcnt Update for residential dcvclopmcnt arc undcvclopcd properties, it is not expected that any of the sites arc LUSTIS sites. The undcvclopcd sites, as well as adjacent properties, may be individually reviewed on a case- by-case basis to determine if they arc LUSTIS sites. This list of LUSTIS sites for the I-Iousing Elcmcnt Update area can be viewed at: htt~: //tivrvw.geotr~c~ckcr•.stivrch. ca.gov Determination Pursuant the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Codc section 21000, et seq,), the Butte County is the lead agency for the dcscribcd project. Butte County has determined, based upon the attached Initial Study that the project would have a Icss-than- signiticantimpact on the environment. Review Period Interested persons arc invited to send written comments on the Ncgativc Declaration to Yvonuc Christopher, Director, Butte County Department of Development Scrviccs, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965. This Ncgativc Declaration and associated Initial Study are being circulated fora 30-day public review period, with this notice being posted by the County Clerk on April 30, 2004. The 30-day review period will start on April 30, 2004 and conuncnts must be received by 5:00 pm on Junc 1, 2004. Copies of the Ncgativc Declaration and supporting Initial Study arc also available at this location. A public hearing on the Ncgativc Declaration is scheduled before the Butte County Board of Supervisors on Junc 8, 2004. If you have any questions about the Project, please contact Yvonuc Christopher, Development Scrviccs Director at:(530) 538-7601. Yvonuc Christopher Date Director, Butte County Department of Dcvclopmcnt Scrviccs INITIAL STUDY/ NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE BUTTE COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE ~l'C'~7Q/"~ L~ f 01' Butte County Department of Development Services 7 Cowlty Ccntcr Drive Orovillc, CA 95905 (530) ~3b'-7601 Pl'B~7L11'L'C~ 6~~: J. Laurence Mintier & Associates 1414 20`x' Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Apri130, 2004 Table of Contents 1. IN'rROnuC~r1ON ...................................................................................... ..............z ............................................... CE(,)A IZI (~unu:nll[N rs .............................................................................................................................................2 2. 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UTIL/TIES'a,~~D.S'F.R[''1CGS}'.5'TEAIS' ............................ ......................................_............... _..-.. _.-.... .. ..-. -il .1171. .I L1.\'U,IIUR} /7.\'Ul.t"G.SO/'.S'IG.\'IF'IC'.1.\'CI....._.... .......__.._..........._ ................................................................. 11 5. UETERI~'IINA"1'ION ...............................................................................................................................................12 April 30, 2004 I Butte County FIousing Element Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration 1. INTRODUCTION Thls 1171111 StLldy has bCC(1 prcpaCCd t0 ldentlfy alld aSSCSS t~1C antlclpaled CnVIrOnlllental 1111paCtS associated with the Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update. The purpose of this initial study is to address impacts that may result liom implementing these plans. The applicant for this p--oject is Butte County. CEQA Requirements This document has been prcparcd to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (P~tb. Res. Code Section 21000 et scy.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 California Codc of Regulations [CCR] 15000 et .~~eq.). CEQA requires that all state and local government agencies consider the cnvironmcntal consequences of projects over which they have discretionary authority before they approve or implement those projects. An initial study is a public document that is used by the decision-making lead agency to determine whether a project may have a significant ef~Cect on the environment. The findings of an initial study may result i-~ the following possible outcomes: • If the agency finds uo substantial cvidcncc that the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant impact on the environment, a ncgativc declaration shall be prcparcd. • Ii tI1C pl'OJCCt 1S IOlind l0 have a Slgnllleant lmpact OIl tI1C CnVlrOnlllent that, wlth SpCCIIIC mitigation measures, can be reduced to a less-tha-l-significant level, a mitigated ncgativc declaration shall be prcparcd. • If the lead agency finds substantial cvidcncc that any aspect of the project, either alone or in combination with other projects, may have a significant effect on the cnvironmcnt that cannot be mitigated, that agency is required to prepare an cnvironmcntal impact report (ElR), a supplement to a previously prcparcd EIR, or a subsequent EIR to analyze the project at hand. The conclusions of this initial study indicate that there is no substantial cvidcncc that the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, a ncgativc declaration shall be prcparcd for this project. npril 30, 204 2 t3uttc County Housing Elcmcnt U~datc Initial Study/Negative Declaration 2. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM PROJECT TITLE: Initial Study/Ncgativc Declaration for the E3utte Co~mty Housing Elcmcnt Update. PROJECT LOCATION: The Housing Elcmcnt Update cncompasscs the Gcncral Plan Arca boundaries. The Gcncral Plan Arca cncompasscs the entire county. ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: Multiple parcel numbers. The Housing Elcmcnt applies countywide. DATE: April 30, 2004 PROJECT APPLICANT: E3uttc County PROJECT OWNER: Not applicable LEAD AGENCY: Butte County LEAD AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Yvonne Christopher, Director Butte County Dcpartmcilt of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Orovillc, CA 95965 (530) 538-7601 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: For purposes of assessing locations for future housing, land in the following Gcncral Plai7 designations was evaluated for the I-Iousing Elcmcnt Update. April 30, 2004 3 t3utte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Ncgativc Declaration i.cucrui raw vcsegnauun Foothill Area Residential - (FAR) Agricultural Residential (AR) ~, Single family detached units iSinglc family detached units O-I units her acre 0-I units per (Low Density Rcsiclcntial ~Singlu family detached units acre '0-6 units per i(LDR) _ - ---- } -- -- _ - - -_ _ acre .- - ~Medium Density Rcsidcnlial Single family detached units, condominiums, 0-1 i units per (MDR) - ~~nwltiplc-devclluig, su'uclures, mobile homcparks -- ,acre '.High Density Rcsidcnlial !Condominitnns, multiple,-dwellutg structures, ~0-ZO units per I ~ mobilc hom~rks, rcre - - --- _ _ - - Co~mcrcial (C) ~ -- - ---- Single lamily detached units, condominiums, ~0 20 units per imulthle dwellmgstruch~res, mobile home parks ecre ~Suuice Butte (_ounty funeral Pl.m Technical Update. 200-} (di aft) ZONING: The following Zoning designations apply to the Hou sing Elemcllt Update: - _ A~ncultur il-Rcsuleauial - - - - A-R A_riculturil-Rcsuluriiul, 1/2-acrcparccls AR-I'3 A~-icultural-Residential, l-acre parcels AR-1 ~A~r~ailtural Residcuttal, 2 1/~-acrcparccls ~AR-2 I/3 A ncultural Res~du~hal, 5 auc~rccls_ _ _ - -- - --- __ AR-5 - _ Agricultural-Rcsidcnlial, 10-acrcparccls - -__ _ t _ AR-10 ~ __ Agricultural-Suburban Residential 'A-SR ~ - : - - - -- - -- - -- _ _ FoolhillRe,ercationil 1-acrcparccls - _ _ - r - __ IPR-1 Foothill Rccrcat~onal, 2-acrcparccls LPR-2 Foothill Rccrcahonal, 3-acre parcels FR-~ Foothill Recreation el, >-acre parcels - -- MFR-> Foothill Rcucalional, 10 anc parcels , FR-10 Foothill Recreational. 20-acre parcels - __ - FR-20 Foothili Recrrnwnnl. 1(l acre parcels PR-~40 Foothill Recreational, 160 ecrc parcels .,PR-160 Mobile Homc Park ~MHP ~Mountmn or Rccrcahonal Subdivision - Res~dcnlial M-R Planned Umt Dc~clopment PUD ~Rl'Sldential _. _. _. _.. _. - 'R-I _ --_ - 4Residcnte d - R-2 _ - _ _ - - Residential - ; R- _ Residential R 4 Rcsidcnlial-Nonconlornung R-N I Residential-Professional _ _ __ -- - R-P ~ Mminuim Density Residcn4al - Mobile Homc __ - _ !RT-I _ __ Medium Density Rcsidcnlial Mob~lc home _- _ 'IZ-I'-I/3 _ , Minimum Density Rcsidcnti el Trailer - 1 acre parcels RT-I A ---- --- -- -- Suburban Resideait~al -__ r __ ~S-R Suburban Residential I/2 acre parcels SR I/~ Suburban Rc,siduitial I-ac.repuce,ls _ SR I 4Suburban Rcsidurtial, 3-acn~arcc.ls SR 3 (Suburban Rcsidurtial, 5-acrcparccls__ 1SR-~ The standards for the primary residential zoning districts in Butte County arc as follows: April 30, 20D4 4 Butte County Housing Element U}~datc Initial Study/Negative Declaration ~~ loninh I Kesidential Uses Permitted ~ I~7unmum Lot ~~JCtUacks I District ~~ -- - Area - (Fr/SidclReur) R-I . - Single gamily dwellings, mobile 6,500 sq. I~t. 20,5/1 ~! __ ~ - I homcparks,-second units - - - - ._ ~, .. - _ _ _ -~ --- R-2 Single, t umly dwellings, mobile 6,500 sy. R. ;20/5/10 - nsts ] p n s ll l R 3 ~ Y b it dwc in mobilc S ii Ie ta I 16,500 se. Ct j x(1/5/5 I home parks, second units, ~, ~ nnultiple-family dwellings, '~, 'apartments, and cundominiums ~ I and townhouses l ---- - -- ---1 I R-4 -- - - _ Single family dwellings mobile -- _ ---- - ,6,500 sy. fl. , 0/5/5 '~ home parks, second units, ~ ~~ ',nwltiplc-t~unily dwellings. i ~aparUnents, and cundominiums I hand townhouses ! - ~~ Source: But te CountyLoning Ordinance USGS TOPOGRAPHIC REFERENCE: Multiple Quadrangles SURROUNDING LAND USES: Not applicable. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at Icast one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the hollowing pages. Aesthetics ^ Agriculture Rcsourccs i-I Air Quality Biological Resoru~ces C~; Cultural Rcsourccs _~; Geology /Soils Hazards & Hazardous ~ ~ Hydrology / Walcr ;_ ; Land Usc /Planning Materials Quality Miucra] [Zcsourccs ~'; Noise '~ ! Population /Noosing Public Services ~ Recreation Transportation/Traffic i ~~ Utilities /Service ~ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance SyStCIl1S npril 30, 2004 5 Butte County Housing Elcnlent Update initial Study/Negative Declaration 3. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Housing Element Update State 1-lousing Law (Government Code Section 65580) requires that the Housing Element include an assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and constraints relevant to meeting those nccds. This Element updates the Housing Elcmcnt previously adopted by the Board of Supervisors on June 1992. The assessment and inventory mist include all of the following: • Analysis of population and employment trends and docu-1lcntation of projections and a quantification of the locality's existing and projected housing nccds for all income lcvcls. Such existing and projected nccds shall include the locality's share of the regional housing need in accordance with Section 65584. • Analysis and documentation of household characteristics, including level of payment compared to ability to pay, housing characteristics, including overcrowding, and housing stock condition. • An inventory of land suitable for residential dcvclopment, including vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning, public facilities, and County services to these sites. • Analysis of potential and actual govcrnmcntal constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or dcvclopment of housing for all income lcvcls, including land use contro]s, building codes and their enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exaction's required of developers, and local processing and permit procedures. • Analysis of potential and actual non-govcrnmcntal constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or dcvclopment of housing for all income lcvcls, including the availability of financing, the price of land, and the cost of construction. • Analysis of any special housing nccds, such as those of the handicapped, elderly, large families, farmworkers, the homeless, and families with female heads of households. • Analysis of opportunities for energy conservation with respect to residential dcvclopment. The 2004 Housing Elcmcnt Update is a comprehensive statement by BLIttC County of its current and suture housing nccds and proposed actions to facilitate the provision of housing to meet those nccds at all income lcvcls. The purpose of the Housing Element is to identify current and projected housing nccds and set forth goals, policies, and programs that address those nccds. The Housing Elcmcnt has been prepared to meet the requirements of State law acid local housing objectives. npril 30, ?004 6 Butte County Ilousing Llenunt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration The I-Iousing Elcu~ent Update will not require any changes in the existing zoning densities or the County's existing Gcncral Plan land use pattern. Affordable housing sites that have bccn identified in the Update have already bccn dcsignatcd for residcntial dcvclopmcnt in the Gcncral Plan. Gova-nment Codc Section 65584 assigns responsibility for developing projections of regional housing need to regional councils of government or the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). For Butte County and its five incorporated communities (Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Gridley, and Biggs), the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) prepared and finalized these determinations. Based on a methodology that weighed a number of factors (e.g., projected population growth, employment, commute patterns, available sites), BCAG determined quantifiable ~Zeeds for housing units in the county according to various income categories. In its Final Regional Housing Needs Plan (RHNP) published January l7, 2003, BCAG allocated 5,585 housing units to the unincorporated area of Butte County. The allocation is equivalent to a yearly need of 745 housing units during the 7% year housing clement period from January 1, 2001, through Junc 30, 2008. The total allocation is broken down into tour income categories: very low-income (1, f 17 units or 20 percent of total units), low-income (894 units or 16 pcrccnt of total units), modcratc-income (1,005 units or 18 percent of total units), and above modcratc-income (2,569 units or 46 pcrccnt of total units). In other words, of the 5,585 units allocated, 54 pcrccnt arc in the affordable range (very low-, low-,or modcratc- income) and 468 pcrccnt arc in the above modcratc-income range. Between January 1, 2001, and April 30, 2003, which is within the planning timeframc of the housing Element, Butte County issues building permits for 1,398 new units. Of these, 768 units were considcrcd affordable housing units (i.c., affordable to very low-, low-, or modcratc-i~lcomc households). Attcr accounting for this new housing between 2001 and 2003, Butte County's remaining f~iir share need is 4,187 new units (l,l 17 very low, 894 low, 237 modcratc, and 1,939 above modcratc). The 2004 Housing Elcmcnt represents only a minor modification to existing policies and implementation programs in the 1993 Housing Elcmcnt. No changes in Gcncral Plan land use designations or zoning designations will occur as a result of the Ilousing Elcmcnt Update. Affordable housing sites that have bccn identified in the Update have already bccn dcsignatcd for residcntial dcvclopmcnt in the Gcncral Plan and evaluated for land use impacts in its associated E1R. Therefore, the CEQA project covers an evaluation of potential impacts related to changes in housing policy. Programs in the Housing Elcmcnt that address special needs groups, fair housing, improving the existing housing stock, and providing housing subsidies for owners and renters arc exempt from CEQA or not considcrcd a project requiring CEQA review. Exemptions under CEQA law II1CIUdC: 1) Financial assistance for the dcvclopmcnt and construction of residcntial housing for persons and families of low or modcratc income, as defined in Section 50093 of the I-Icalth and Safety Codc. April 30, 2004 7 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration 2) Development project which consists of the construction, conversion, or use of residential housing consisting of~ not more than 100 units in an urballizcd area, provided that it is either: a) Affordable to lower-income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Codc, and the developer provides sufficient legal commitments to the appropriate local agency to ensure that the housing units will continue to be available to lower illcomc households for a period of at Icast 15 years; or b) Affordable to low and moderate-income households, as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (h) of Section 65589.5 of the Govcrnmcnt Codc, at -~~onthly housing costs determined pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (h) of Section 65589.5 of the Govcrnmcnt Codc. 3) The adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a singlo-family or multifamily residential zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Govcrnmcnt Codc as set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Codc Based on the State CEQA Guidclincs and professional judgement, the proposed project would result in a sigliiticant impact on housing if it would: 1) Create a demand for additional housing without providing for accompanying hol-sing development; or 2) Result in the displacement of substantial amounts of existing affordable housing. ThC Updated I~lou5l11g ElClllent Wlll not dlSplaCC SL1bSta1ltlal a-110L1ntS of CXLStIng hOUSing and Wlll not substantially alter the location or extent of designated residcnlial land uses. As a result, adequate area is available to provide for anticipated housing demand. Based on these provisions, the Housing Elcmcnt Update will have no adverse impacts related to housing issues, and therefore no mitigation measures arc necessary. Dousing construction may result in indirect impacts from increased traffic, loss of natural resources, and the increase in demand for public services and facilities. The indirect impacts resulting from housing construction under the Housing Element Update do not extend beyond those anticipated under the existing General Plan or discussed in the appropriate sections of the EIR prepared for the existing General Plan. Previous Environmental Documents The County has detcr-1lincd that an initial study should be prepared to assess the potential for significant impacts resulting from the proposed project. Relevant analyses from EIRs other project-specific studies and reports, and the 2004 General Plan Technical Update (draft) were used as the primary data sources for the initial study. The decision to prepare the initial study using analyses contained iu existing certified EIRs and project-specific analysis summarized hcrci^ is supported by Sections 15152 and l 5168 of the State CEQA Guidclincs. npril 30, 2004 8 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update ]nitial Shidy/Negative Declaration Section 15152 encourages agencies to "tier" cnvironmcntal analysis where appropriate. Whcrc an EIR has been prepared for an earlier program, plan, policy, or ordinance, subsequent analysis is to focus on cffccts that were not examined carlicr or that arc susceptible to substantial reduction or avoidance because of the project or project conditions. Tiering can be used only for projects that arc consistent with the general plan and zoning regulations. An initial study is to be used to determine whcthcr information contained in the previous EIR is sufficient for the present project. Section 15168, relating to program EIRs, indicates that where subsequent activities involve site- specific operations, the agency should use a written checklist or similar device to document its evaluation of the site and the activity and its determination of whcthcr the cnvironmcntal cffccts of the project were addressed in the carlicr program EIR. A program EIR is intended to provide the basis, in an initial study, for determining whcthcr the later activity may have any significant cffccts. It also can be incorporated by reference to address regional influences, secondary cffccts, cunuilative impacts, broad alternatives, and other factors that apply to the program as a whole. This initial study is based on available information from the Butte County Gcncral Plan as well. Other docu-~~ents used in preparing the initial study arc cited at the end of this report. hpril 30, 2004 9 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration 4. INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Introduction This section discusses potential environmental impacts associated with approval and implementation of the proposed projects. The following guidance, adapted from Appendix I of the State CEQA Guidelines, was followed in answering the checklist questions: A brief explanation is rcquircd for all answers except "No Impact" answers that arc adequately supported by the discussion. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the discussion shows that the impact simply does not apply to projects similar to the one involved (c.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained when it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including offsite as well as onsite, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction- rclated as well as operational impacts. 3. All analyses must be based on a comparison between existing conditions (also known as baseline conditions) and future conditions (existing-plus-project conditions). 4. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if substantial evidence indicates that an effect is significant. If there arc one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" enh-ics when the detcnnination is made, an EIR is rcduired. 5. "Potentially Significant unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an cffcct from "Potentially Significant Impact" to "Less-than-Significant Impact". The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures and briefly explain how they reduce the cffcct to aless-than-significant level (mitigation measures from earlier analyses may be cross-referenced). 6. "Less-than-Significant Impact" applies if the impact does not result in a substantial or potentially substantial change in any of the physical conditions within the area at7~ectcd by the project. No mitigation is rcquircd. 7. Earlier analyses may be used where, as a result of tiering, a program EIR, or other CEQA process, an cffcct has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15063[c][D]). Earlier analyses arc discussed in the project description under "Previous Environmental Documents and Site-Specific Information". /~pril 30, 2004 10 Butte County Housing Element Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration The discussion that follows each section of checklist questions: • analyzes previously certified environmental analysis and/or mitigation relevant to the issue, including the potential for each effect to be significant and advcrsc and standard requirements and mcasures that will preclude advcrsc impacts; • analyzes the potential for residual or remaining significant advcrsc impacts following implementation of the project and all previously identified, standard, and proposed requirements and mcasures; and • summarizes the applicable mitigation mcasures established by the various support documents and project-specific mcasures that will reduce the impacts to a less-than- significant level. Identification of the potential for residual significant advcrsc environmental impacts would trigger the need for preparation of an EIR. For issue areas in which no significant advcrsc impact would result or impacts would be reduced to ales-than-significant level by mitigation, further analysis is not required. hpril 30, ?004 I 1 Butte County Housing Element Update Initial Shidy/Negative Declaration Environmental Checklist ssues (and Supporting Information Sources): Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant unless Mitigation Incorporated Less-than- Significant Impact No Impact I. AESTHETICS Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a ^ ^ ^ ~ scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, ^ ^ ^ ~ including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual ^ ^ ^ ~ character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light ^ ^ ^ ~ or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Discussion a-c. Development as a result of the Dousing Element Update will not adversely modify the visual character since the proposed residcntial dcvclopmcnt will be compatible with existing surrounding land uses in the county. However, proposed residcntial dcvclopmcnt of these sites will still be evaluated on an individual project basis to dctcrminc site specific aesthetics impacts that may occur. Furthermore, Gcncral Plan policies that address aesthetic issues will be applied to dcvclopmcnt sites as they arc proposed. For example, the policies and programs under the "Scenic Areas and Corridors" topic of the Cultural Resources Elcmcnt of the 2004 Butte County Gcncral Plan Technical Update (GPTU) address such issues as protecting scenic areas and encouraging compatible land use patterns in scenic corridors. d. The majority of the new residential dcvclopmcnt will occur near communities where there is existing residcntial dcvclopmcnt. Ncw residcntial dcvclopmcnt resulting from the I-lousing Elcmcnt Update is not anticipated to create a substantial amount of light or glare. However, proposed residcntial dcvclopmcnt of these sites will still be cvaluatcd on an individual project basis to dctcrminc site specific aesthetics impacts that may occur. April 30, 2004 12 Butte County 1-lousing Element Update Initial Study/Negative Dcclaratiun Conclusion The f~ousing Elcmcnt Update will not introduce new areas to urban development or change the intensity of development that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Therefore, the I lousing Elcmcnt Update would have no significant adverse impacts on aesthetic resources within f3uttc County. npril 30, 2004 l3 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negativc Declaration Potentially Issues (and Supporting Information Sources}: Significant Impact Potentially Significant Less-than- No unless Significant Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique ^ Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? ^ ^ ^ b) Conflict with existing zoning for ^ agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing ^ environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Discussion Agricultural production in Butte County is a significant portion of the county's economy. Approximately 60 percent of the county's total agricultural land is devoted to field crops, with rice being the most prominent. Fruit and nett crops make up another 38 percent of the agricultural land, with the remainder consisting of seed and vegetable crops. a-c. Butte County contains land designated for agricultural use. However, potential housing sites proposed by the Housing Elcmcnt that arc designated for agricultural use by the Gcncral Plan also permit residential dcvclopmcnt. Furthermore, the Housing Elcmcnt will not include any land use designation changes that would increase the area of potential urban dcvclopmcnt beyond that already allowed by the existing Gcncral Plan. Conclusion The I lousing Elcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existitg Gcncral Plan. Therefore, the Housing Element would have no significant adverse impacts on agriculhu-al resources within Butte county. npril 30, ?004 14 Butte County (causing Elcmcnt Update [nitial Study/Negative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated III. AIR QUALITY Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation ^ ^ ^ ~ of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standards or ^ ^ ^ ~ contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net ^ ^ ^ ~ increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to ^ ^ ^ ~ substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a ^ ^ ^ ~ substantial number of people? Discussion Butte County is iu the jurisdiction of the Butte County Air Quality Management District (BCAQMD). As of 2003, the District is classified as "moderately" nonattainmcnt under State of California standards for ozone and PM 10 (particulate matter). Butte County is currently in attainment of the fcdcral particulate matter standard and has never cxcccdcd it. According to BCAQMD, Butte County has "only recently and by small margin" attained the fcdcral ozone standard. The national CO standard has not bccn cxcccdcd since 1990 and the State standard has not bccn cxcccdcd since 1991. a-d. Development as a result of the Housing Elcmcnt Update will not affect any applicable air quality plan or violate any standards. All residential development provided for in the Housing Elcmcnt Update will be on land already designated under the General Plan for residential uses and analyzed for impacts under the Gcncral Plan EIR. The Housing Elcmcnt Update will not introduce new areas to urban development or change the intensity of development that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Therefore, no new adverse air quality impacts were determined to be connected with the Housing April 30, ?004 15 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration Elcmcnt Update. Furthermore, Geucral Plan policies that address air quality issues will be applied to dcvclopmcnt sites as they arc proposed. For example, the policies Mulder the "Air Quality" topic of the Natural Resources Elemcut of the 2004 Butte County General Plan Technical Update (GPTU) address such issues as evaluating the air pollution potential of all dcvclopmcnt plans and proposals. e. Only residential dcvclopmcnt will occur as a result of the Housing Clement Update. Since the dcvclopmcnt as a result of the i-lousing Elcmcnt Update will not involve any industrial land uses, it is not expected that objectionable odors will be produced. Conclusion The Housing Element Update will not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the iutcnsity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing General Plan. Therefore, no new adverse air quality impacts were determined to be connected with the Housing Elcmcnt Update. /~pril 30, ?004 16 I3uUe County Housing; Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Nc~ative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ~ c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 or the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ~ npril 3Q ?004 17 E3utte County f-lousing Glcment Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration Discussion a-P. All residential dcvclopmcut provided for in the Housing Elcmcnt Update will be on laud already designated under the Gcncral Plan to allow residcntial uses. It is possible that biological resources will be discovered on sites identified by the housing Elcmcnt. This is particularly true for the more rural areas where single family housing sites have been identified. Therefore, proposed residcntial development of these sites will be evaluated on au individual project basis to determine site specific biological impacts that may occur. Furthermore, Gcncral Plan policies that address biological resource issues will be applied to development sites as they arc proposed. For example, the policies under the "Habitat" topic of the Natural Resources Elcmcnt of the 2004 Butte County Gcncral Plan Technical Update (GPTU) address such issues as regulating development to protect habitat. Conclusio^ The F[ousing Elcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcut or change the intensity of development that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Therefore, no new adverse biological impacts were determined to be connected with the Mousing Elcmcnt. April 30, ?004 1 ~ Quttc County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaratio^ Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated V. CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in ^ ^ ^ ~ the significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in ^ ^ ^ ~ the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique ^ ^ ^ ~ paleontological resource or site or unique geological feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including ^ ^ ~ ^ those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Discussion According to the Northeast Information Center (NEIC) of the California Historical Rcsourccs Information System (CHRIS), over 1,100 prehistoric and 600 historic archaeological sites arc lOCaled In BL1ttC COUnty. Many Of thetll OCCIIr m the LakC ~rOV111C rCgloll, a17d as Of Z~~J excavations in the Lake Oroville area resulted in additional recording of 700 archaeological sites. There arc thirty-one historical sites identified in the California Inventory of I [istoric Rcsourccs. a-d. The acreage and location of land identified for future residential dcvclopmcnt in the Housing Elcmcnt Update is not different from what has been proposed in the existing Gcncral Plan. However, it is possible that subsurface cultural resources, including human remains, may be discovered during future dcvclopmcnt (i.c., grading and excavation) of sites identified by the Housing Elcmcnt Update. Proposed residential dcvclopmcnt of these sites will still be evaluated on an individual project basis to determine site specific cultural impacts that may occur. Should any archeological finds be made durin~~ construction or dcvclopmcnt, the Butte County Planning Division is notified, and all work ceases until a qualified archaeologist has examined the artifacts and the site. The Planning Division suspends further work pending the findings and recommendation of the archaeologist prior to granting clearance to continue. Furthermore, Gcncral Plan policies that address cultural resource issues will be applied to dcvclopmcnt sites as they arc proposed. For example, the policies under the "Archaeological and Historical Sites" topic of the Cultural Rcsourccs Elcmcnt of the 2004 Butte County Gcncral Plan Technical Update (GPTU) address such issues as evaluating all the cultural resources impacted by proposed projects before approval and dcvclopmcnt. npril 30, ?004 19 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration Conclusion The I Iousing Element Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing General Plan. Therefore, no new adverse impacts to cultural resources were determined to be connected with the Housing Element Update. llpril 30, 2004 20 Butte County Housing Element Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential ^ substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake ^ fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a know fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ^ iii) Seismic-related ground failure, ^ including liquefaction? iv) Landslides? ^ b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the ^ loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that ^ is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined ^ in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately ^ supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available far the disposal of wastewater? ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ npril 30, ?004 ? I Butte County 1-lousing Element Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration As of ?003 there is only one identified active fault located within Butte County, the Clcvcland Hills fault. The State Geologist has mapped and studied it since 1977. It is subject to the Alquist- Priolo Act and is identified pursuant to AB6x as au "carthquakc fault zone." This fault was responsible for the 1975 Orovillc carthquakc of Richter magnitude 5.7, an event that produced surface displacement along about 2.2 miles of the fault. Ground motions corresponding to Modified Mercalli Intensity VI[[ were experienced at Gridley and Oroville. Significant struct~u~al damage occurred to unrcintorced masonry buildings in Oroville. Geologic studies indicate that the total length of the Clcvcland Hills fault is probably 1 1 to 15 miles. The maximum credible carthquakc on this fault is probably about magnitude 6.5 to 6.7. An event of this magnitude would cause substantially more damage than the 1975 event. In addition, all of Butte County has been identified as a "seismic hazard zone" by the Seismic Hazards Mapping Program of the California Ecological Survey, since the entire county is subject to earthquakes of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale VIII. The Oroville carthquakc of 975 is the only carthquakc of this intensity recorded in Butte County. IIowever, in 1984 a study published by the California Geological Survey correlated this seismic activity with the tilling and emptying of Lakc Orovillc. The study, titled Opcn Filc Report 84-25, concluded that other earthquakes of the same or greater intensities arc unlikely iu Butte County. Landslides do occur in Butte County, but they arc not common. Most landslides in 13utte County occur on slopes greater than 15 percent, and most new landslides occur in areas that have experienced previous landslides. The areas of highest landslide potential arc in the mountainous central area of the county where well-developed soils overly impervious bedrock on steep slopes which at times undergo heavy rainfall. The slopes around flat uplands, such as Table Mountain, arc also highly susceptible to landslides. Most of the rest of Butte County has moderate to low landslide potential. The areas of lowest landslide potential arc the flat lands of the Sacramento Valley. Thcrc may, however, be some landslide hazard due to possible liquefaction of soils bordering the Sacramento River and its tributaries. Erosion, subsidence, landslides, and expansive soils arc all discussed in Section 16.10 (Geologic IIazards) of Chapter 16 (Hazards and Safety) of the 2004 GPTU Background Report. A detailed assessment of potential geologic hazards at any spccilic site requires a detailed gcotcchnical analysis of the spccilic site under consideration. a-d. The Housing I/lement Update does not include any policy changes that would increase the area of potential urban dcvclopmcnt beyond that already allowed by the c~isting General Plan. However, geologic and soil erosion hazards may still be present for other sites identified by the inventory. Proposed residcntial dcvclopmcnt of these sites will still be cvaluatcd on an individual project basis to determine site specific geologic and soil impacts that may occur. This will be done as part of the standard grading permit evaluation to ensure all construction is appropriately designed. c. Thcrc arc parcels identified in the Housing Element that will be connected to septic tanks, which is typical for single family residcntial dcvclopmcnt in the Co~u~ty. These sites will be cvaluatcd on an individual basis prior to their dcvclopmcnt to determine if their soils can support the use of septic tanks. Properties that arc being considered for development and will be permanently served by on-site wastewater systems arc carefully cvaluatcd for April 30, ?004 22 Butte County Housing ~Icment Update Initial Study(Negative Declaration their ability to support such systems. The Butte County Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health, works closely with the Building Division of the Development Services Department to ensure that all dcvclopmcnt complies with applicable codes and regulations. The Housing Element Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Conclusion The Ilousing Element Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Therefore, no new adverse geologic or soils impacts were determined to be connected with the Housing Element Update. npril 30, ?004 ?3 Butte Colmty Housing Elculent Upd~itc Initial Shidy/Ncgativc DcclaraCion Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant unless Mitigation Incorporated Less-than- Significant Impact No Impact VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public ^ ^ ^ ~ or the environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public ^ ^ ^ ~ or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle ^ ^ ^ ~ hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on ^ ^ ^ ~ a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport ^ ^ ^ ~ land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a ^ ^ ^ ~ private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically ^ ^ ^ ~ interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a ^ ^ ^ ~ l~pril 30, ?0 04 24 [3utte County Housing Element Update [nitial Study/Negative Declaration Issues (and Supporting Information Sources) Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Discussion a-c. All residcntial development provided for in the Housing Elcmcnt Update will be on land already dcsignatcd under the Gcncral Plau for residcntial uses. Residential land uses typically do not involve the rise, transport, and disposal of hazardous material. d. A search was conducted in April 2004 using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's CERCLIS (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, Liability Information System) database and the California Department of Conservation and Natural Resources LUSTIS (Leaking Underground [nformation System) database. The results arc described as follows. Although the CERCLIS database reported 16 sites within Butte County (9 in Chico and 7 in Orovillc), none of the sites idcntiticd in the Housing I/lcmcnt Update for residcntial devclop~nent arc known to have had past industrial uses, and therefore arc not in the inunediate vicinity of any CERCLIS sites. The LUSTIS database listed multiple sites which arc generally located in the I lousing Element Update area. However, since the sites idcntiticd in the f~[ousing Elcmcnt Update for residcntial dcvclopmcnt arc undeveloped propcrtics, it is not expected that any of the sites arc LUSTIS sites. The undeveloped sites, as well as adjacent propcrtics, may be individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if they arc LUSTIS sites. e-f. The county contains four principal airport facilities: the Chico Municipal Airport, the Orovillc Municipal Airport, the Paradise Skypark Airport, and the Ranchacro Airport. However, sites that have been idcntiticd for dcvclopmcnt by the Housing Elcmcnt Update will be on land dcsignatcd under the Gcncral Plan for residential uses, and will not be located in Airport Compatibility Zones where specific dcvclopmcnt restrictions apply. g. The Housing Elcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Therefore, the proposed projects would not impair the implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. npril 30, 2004 2~ Butte Cotmty Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration h. Sonic of the potential sites identified in the I Iousing Clement Update arc located adjacent to or in wildland areas. Development in areas potentially impacted by wildland tires will be mitigated through standard building review. Conclusion The Housing Elcmcnt Update involves the identification of sites for residential dcvclopmcnt. Residential dcvelopmeut is typically not associated with the use, transport, or emission of hazardous materials. The Housing Elcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of developu~ent that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Therefore, -1o new adverse impacts regarding hazardous materials were determined to be connected with the proposed project. npril 30, 2004 2( Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ^ April 30, 2004 27 Butte County l lousing Element Update hlitial Study/Negative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated area structures, which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a ^ ^ ^ ~ significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or ^ ^ ^ ~ mudflow? Discussion a-f. All residential development provided for in the Housing [?Icmcnt Update will be on land already designated under the Gcncral Plan for residential uses and analyzed for water quality impacts under the Gcncral Plan FIR. Furthermore, the Housing Fitment Update will not change the intensity of development that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan g-i. The proposed housing sites identified in the I-lousing Elcmcnt Update arc gcuerally located outside of areas designated as Zonc A (areas of 100 year flooding) by the FEMA Flood Insurance Ratc Map (FIRM), and therefore will not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding. Butte County's Flood Hazard Prevention Ordinatlce appoints the Department of Development Services to review all applications for new construction or subdivisions within flood hazard areas. The Ordinance's basic requirement, in order to reduce flood hazards, is that the lowest floor of any new construction or substantial improvement within Flood Zones A, AE, AH and shaded Zonc X be elevated one foot or more above the regulatory flood elevation, and that it can be shown that development within the floodplain will not raise the existing flood level. There arc other criteria for building within flood hazard areas, which include flood proofing nonresidential structures and designing structures to withstand hydrostatic pressures and hydrodynamic loads. Within areas subject to flooding that arc proposed for subdivision, the County is required to ensure the following: a) All such proposed developments arc consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. b) Subdivisions and parcel maps shall, as a condition of approval, establish regulatory flood elevations and note same on final maps prior to recordation of the final map. c) Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards. d) All public utilities and facilities arc located so as to minimize or eliminate flood damage. npril 30, 2004 28 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial SttidyiNegative Declaration j. Scichcs have not bccn recorded in any of the reservoirs in Butte County that arc within the jurisdiction of the California Division of Dam Safety. However, the potential for Scichcs does exist in Butte County, either froth landslides or from stronger earthquakes than have bccn experienced in historical times. Potential volcanic hazards for Butte County arc limited to the northernmost portions of the coLUrty. Even here, the hazards arc relatively modest because of the distance between Butte County and Mount Lassen. In historic times, there arc no records of significant ash falls, explosive effects, lava flows or mud flows reaching Butte County. Conclusion The I-lousing Elcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban development or change the intensity of development that is allowed under the existing General Plan and evaluated in the associated EIR. Therefore, no new adverse impacts regarding water quality or flooding were determined to be connected with the proposed project. /~pril 30, 2004 29 E3uttc County Ffousing Elcmcnt U~xlatc Initial Study/Negative Dcclara-ion Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant unless Mitigation Incorporated Less-than- Significant Impact No Impact IX. LAND USE PLANNING Would the project: a) Physically divide an established ^ ^ ^ ~ community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use ^ ^ ^ ~ plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat ^ ^ ^ ~ conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Discussion a-c. The Housing Elcmcnt Update will not require any changes in the existing zoning densities or the County's existing General Plan's land use pattern. Housing sites that have been identified in the Housing Elcmcnt have already been designated to allow residential dCVC10pIl7Cnt by tl1e GCnCral Plan, Ind arC ad~aCCllt l0 COII1pat1blC lalld LISCS. FUI'thCl'n1orC, development of these sites will not conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan (there is only one large-scale I-labitat Conservation Plan (HCP) under development within Butte County: the E3utte County Association of Governments (BCAG) is preparing a HCP in consultation with Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for proposed highway improvements along State Route 70 and State Route 149). Therefore, there would be no adverse land use impacts. Conclusion The proposed project will have no significant adverse impacts on land use. April 30, 2004 30 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant unless Mitigation Incorporated Less-than- Significant Impact No Impact X. MINERAL RESOURCES Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a ~ ~ ~ ~ known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a ~ ~ ~ ~ locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? ~ISCUSSIOII Mining activities in Butte County focus on three industries: sand and gravel, stone, acid gold. a-U. Butte County does contain extensive mineral resotu-ces. I-Iowever, the Housing Element Update will not require any changes in the existing zoning densities or the County's existing Gcncral Plan's land use pattern. Housing sites that have bccn identified in the Housing Elcmcnt have already bccn designated to allow residential dcvclopmcnt by the Gcncral Plan, and arc adjacent to compatible land uses. Furthermore, dcvclopmcnt of these sites will not conflict with any mineral resource extraction activities. Conclusion The proposed project will have no significant adverse impacts on mineral resources. April 30, 2004 31 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Sludy/Negative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated XI. NOISE Would the project a) Exposure of persons to or ^ ^ ^ ~ generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of ^ ^ ^ ~ excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ^ ^ ^ ~ ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic ^ ^ ^ ~ increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport ^ ^ ^ ~ land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a ^ ^ ^ ~ private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? April 30, 2004 32 Butte County Housing Element Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration Discussion Butte Co~inty experiences noise from several different noise sources, including traffic on State highways, County roadways, railroad operations, airport operations and industrial facilities. a-d. The sites identified by the Housing Elcmcnt Update arc already designated for residential land use by the Gcncral Plan, and have been evaluated for noise impacts. The E lousing 1/lcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban development. Development of these sites will result in temporary increases in noise levels due to construction. These increases arc, however, similar to construction noise increases generated by new development throughout the region. Duc to the nature and intensity of the development (no commercial or industrial land uses), no significant increases in noise levels arc cxpcctcd to occur on a permanent basis. Therefore, no adverse impacts on noise were determined to be connected with the Housing Element Update. c-f. There arc four existing public airports within Butte County: the Chico Municipal Airport, Oroville Municipal Airport, Paradise Skypark Airport, and Ranchaero Airport. The Chico Municipal and Oroville Municipal airports arc owned and operated by the cities of Chico and Oroville, respectively. The noise impacts from these public airports were analyzed in the 'Butte County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan," adopted by the Airport Land Usc Conunission (ALUC) on December 20, 2000. The data for airports in this analysis was obtained from the `Butte County Airport Comprehensive Land Usc Plait." All land uses located outside of the 65 dB CNEL contours arc considcrcd compatible. I-lowevcr, based upon the Airport Land Usc Compatibility Plan, which was prepared in 2000, residential and lodging land uses located between the 5S dB and 60 dB CNEL contours could generate complaints. This can be cxpcctcd as the background noise lcvcls, absent of aircraft overflights, arc low. Maximum noise lcvcls due to typical single engine aircraft overflights can range between 6S dB and 80 dB, which may be considcrcd annoying to individuals. The Butte County Airport Land Usc Compatibility Plan establishes procedures and criteria by which, in accordance with the California State Aeronautics Act, the ALUC shall review proposed land use dcvclopmcnt in Butte County and afi'ected cities within the county. Conclusion The Housing Elcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. All residcntial dcvclopmcnt provided for in the Housing Elcmcnt Update will be on land already designated under the Gcncral Plan for residcntial uses. The proposed project will have no adverse impact on existing noise lcvcls and exposure of persons to Hoist within Butte County. npril 30, 2004 33 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial ShidylNegative Declaration Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant unless Mitigation Incorporated Less-than- Significant Impact No Impact XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in ~ ~ ~ ~ an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing ~ ~ ~ ~ housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, ~ ~ ~ ~ necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Discussion a-c. The goal of the I-Iousing Element Update is to ensure the County adequately provides for an appropriate range of housing opportunities. The Housing Elcmcnt Update will not introduce new areas to urban development or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. All residcntial dcvclopmcnt provided for in the Housing Element Update will be on land already designated under the Gcncral Plan for residcntial uses. The Iousing Elcmcnt Update protects existing housing resources and provides programs to maintain the affordable housing stock and promote rehabilitation of sub-standard units. Conclusion The Housing Elcmcnt Update dots not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. The goal of the f-Iousing Elcmcnt Update is to ensure the County adequate]y provides for an appropriate range of housing opportunities that arc consistent with the goals and politics of the existing Gcncral Plan. Thercl-ore, the proposed project would have no signilicant adverse impact on population and housing, but will actually have a beneficial impact on housing. npril 30, ?004 34 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES Would the project result in substantial adverse ~ ~ ~ ~ physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? ~ ~ ~ ~ b) Police protection? ~ ~ ~ ~ c) Schools? ~ ~ ~ ~ d} Parks? ~ ~ ~ ~ e) Other public facilities and services? ~ ~ ~ ~ Discussion a-c. Residential development provided Far in the Elousing Element Update will be on land already designated under the Gcncral Plan for residential uses. The Gcncral Plan provides adequate protections to address public services, and the 1lousin~~ hlc~ncnl Up~latc d~~c; not modify these protections. However, proposed residential dcvclopmcnt of these sites will still be evaluated on an individual project basis to determine site specific public service impacts, including impacts to fire protection, police protection, and schools, that may occur. Conclusion The Housing Element Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Therefore, the proposed project would have no new significant adverse impacts on public services. April 30, 2004 35 Butte County Housing Elemalt Update Initial ShidylNegative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated XIV. RECREATION Would the proposal: a) Would the project increase the use of ~ ~ ~ ~ existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational ~ ~ ~ ~ facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Discussion a-b. AlL residential dcvclopmcnt provided for in the Housing Elcmcnt Update, which will be on land already designated under the Gcncral Plan for residential uses, has been analyzed for impacts to rccrcation under the Gcncral Plan EIR. Development of the sites identified by the Housing Elcmcnt Update may result in an increase in the use of existing local rccrcational facilities, and an eventual need for new or expanded facilities. However, proposed residential dcvclopmcnt of tllcse sites will still be evaluated on an individual project basis to determine site specitic impacts to rccrcation that may occur. Conclusion The Housing Elcmcnt Update will not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. The proposed project would have no significant adverse impacts on rccrcational facilities. April 30, 2004 3E Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated XV. TRANSPORTATIONlTRAFFIC Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is ^ substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or ^ cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, ^ including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a ^ design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency ^ access? f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ^ g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or ^ programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ~ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Discussion a-b. All residcntial dcvclopmcnt provided for in the Housing Elcmcnt Updatc will be on land already designated under the Gcncral Plan for residcntial uses. The Housing Elcmcnt Updatc will not introduce new areas to urban developmalt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. The Gcncral Plan provides adequate protections to address transportation/traffic impacts resulting from future growth and the Housing ^cment Update does not modify these protections Thcrcfurc, no April 30, 2004 37 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Updatc Initial Study/Negative Declaration new adverse transportation impacts wcrc dctcrmincd to be conncctcd with the Housing Element Update. Proposed residential dcvclopmcnt of these sifts will still be evaluated on an individual project basis to determine site specific impacts to traffic that may occur. c. The I lousing Element Update will not impact air traffic patterns. Air transportation in E3uttc Co~u~ty is served by a number of private and public airfields and heliports serving general aviation and agricultural users.. Com-ncrcial flights to distant or out-of--state destinations arc available at the Sacramento International Airport, about 60 miles south ol~Oroville. d-f. The Housing Element Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing General Plan. g. The I[~~Sing Elcmcnt Update does not conflict with adopted politics, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation. The I [Dosing Elcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Conclusion The Housing Elcmcnt Update will not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing Gcncral Plan. Therefore, no new adverse transportation impacts wcrc dctcrmincd to be conncctcd with the Housing Elcmcnt Update. April 30, ?004 35 ~3uttc County Housing Llcmcn- Upda~c Initial Study/Negative Declaration Potentially Potentially Significant Less-than- No Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): Significant unless Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporated XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment ^ ^ ^ ~ requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of ^ ^ ^ ~ new water or wastewater treatment facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of ^ ^ ^ ~ new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available ^ ^ ^ ^ to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the ^ ^ ^ ~ wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient ^ ^ ^ ~ permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local ^ ^ ^ ~ statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Discussion a-g. While private septic systems arc adequate for single-lot dcvclopmcnt, most of the larger developments, including multifamily residential developments, will require wastewater collection and treatment through the use of service districts. However, proposed residential dcvclopmcnt of these sites will still be evaluated on an individual project basis to determine site specific impacts that may occur. Wastewater disposal services arc ~\pril 30, 2004 39 Butte County Housing Elancnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration provided by community-wide collection and treatment systems only in the urban areas of Butte County. Rural areas, and areas on the periphery of urban areas, in most cases, use individual, on-site disposal methods (septic systems) for waste disposal. With the exception of Paradise, which lacks a sewer system, and Biggs (where usage has neared capacity), there is excess capacity in every city. Additional capacity may be provided by expansion and/or cnlargcmcut of the trcatmcnt facilities. In Chico, Gridley, and Biggs sewage disposal systems arc provided by incorporated communities and arc available only upon annexation. Oroville scrviccs arc provided in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The City of Paradise is served entirely by on-site disposal systems (septic systems). While private water wells arc adcquatc for single-lot development, most of the larger dcvclopmcnts, including multifamily residential dcvclopmcnts, will require water via community service districts, County water districts, and public water systems. I Iowevcr, proposed residential dcvclopmcnt of these sites will still be evaluated on a^ individual project basis to determine site specific impacts that may occur. Water supply is usually not a constraint to dcvclopmcnt in the county, as abundant groundwater and surface supplies arc generally available. County policy directs higher density housing to urban areas where scrviccs, such as adcquatc drainage, arc available. According to the 2004 GPTU, is anticipated that the total capacity of the Neal Road Landoll will not be exceeded until at Icasi the year ?033. Solid waste management in Butte County is conducted under federal and State regulatory policies that arc implcmcntcd and enforced by the California Integrated Waste Managcmcnt Board (CIWMB), the State Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the Butte COllnty All' QLlahly Milnagen7ent I)1Str1Ct. ThC COUllty D-V-S-o-1 OI E11Vlroll177ental I ICalth monitors solid waste facility compliance in cooperation with the CIWMB. County policy for solid waste ma-lagcmcnt is implcmcntcd under the County Board of Supervisors by the Public Works Department, which is the responsible agency for administering landfill operations. The Butte County Integrated Waste Managcmcnt Local Task Force (LTF) is an advisory body comprised of city staff, solid waste industry representatives, and members of the public. It monitors the dcvclopmcnt of the Butte County Integrated Waste Managcmcnt Plan (CIWMP). The LTF serves as an advisory subcommittee of the Board. The Housing Elcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the intensity of dcvclopmcnt that is allowed under the existing GencraL Plan. Therefore, no adverse impacts on water, wastewater, stormwatcr drainage, or solid waste facilities were determined to be connected with the Housing 1/lemeut Update. Conclusion The Housing Elcmcnt Update does not introduce new areas to urban dcvclopmcnt or change the lntenslty Of dCVClOpnlent tl1at IS aIlOWCd Ullder t11C CX1Stillg GCIleral Plan. Z'hCCCfOrC, 110 I1CW adverse impacts on utilities were determined to be connected with the proposed project. April 30, ?004 40 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Ncgative Declaration Issues (and Supporting Information Sources) XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of an endangered, rare or threatened species, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (cumulatively considerable means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant unless Mitigation Incorporated Less-than- Significant Impact ^ No Impact ^ c) Does the project have environmental ^ effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ^ Discussion of Checklist Ansrve-•s a. The proposed project does not have impacts that will cause substantial advcrsc cffccts on the environment as documented on this checklist. b. The proposed project does not result in new cumulative impacts not previously disclosed that arc individually limited but cumulatively significant. The purpose of the Housing Elcmcnt is to identify current and projected housing nccds and set forth goals, policies, and programs that address those nccds. The Housing Elcmcnt has been prepared to meet the reduircnlents of State law and local housing objectives. c. The proposed project does not have impacts that will cause substantial advcrsc cffccts on human beings, either directly or indirectly as documented on this checklist. npril 30, ?004 41 Butte County Housing Elcmcnt Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration 5. DETERMINATION [n accordance with Sections 15152 and 15168 of the State CEQA Guidelines, this initial study has been prcparcd to evaluate the potential impacts of the proposed project. On the basis of this initial evaluation: X I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant cffcct on the environment. Thcrcforc a NEGATIVE DECLARATION was prcparcd. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant cffcct on the environment, there will not be a significant cffcct in this case because the mitigation mcasures described in Appendix B have been added to the project. Thcrcforc, a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION was prcparcd. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant cffcct on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is rcquircd. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one cffcct (1) has been adequately analyzed in an carlicr document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has bccn addresscd by mitigation mcasures based on the carlicr analysis as described on attached sheets, if the cflcct is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT is rcquircd, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addresscd. I lied that although the proposed project could have a significant cffcct on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant cffcct in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have bccn analyzed adequately in an carlicr EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have bccn avoided or mitigated pursuant to that carlicr EIR, including revisions or mitigation mcasures that arc imposed upon the proposed project. Signature Printed Navnc Date npril 30, ?004 42 Butte County Housing Element Update Initial Shidy/Negative Declaration Agencies, Organizations, and Persons Consulted Yvonne Christopher, Director, Butte County Department of Development Services Documents Consulted [3utte County. F3uttc County Gcncral Plan Butte County. Butte County Housing Element Update (2004) (draft) E3utte County. 2004 Butte County Gcncral Plan Technical Update -Background Report (draft) E3utte County. 2004 Butte County General Plan Technical Update -Policy Document (draft) Butte County. Butte County Zoning Ordinance COmpl'ChenS1VC EIlVIr017Il1Clltal RCSponSC, COn1pCnSat1011, a17d Llablhty InlOllllat10I1 SyStCm (CERCLIS), April 2004 Leaking Underground Storage Tank Information System (LUST[S), April 2004 Preparer Rik Keller, Associate, J.L. Mintier & Associates April 30, 2004 43 Quric County Housing Glen~ent Update Initial Study/Negative Declaration