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Section C.1 Introduction and Summary C.1.1 Introduction This Appendix covers local governmental, non-governmental, and environmental and infrastructure constraints to housing production in Pleasanton. NP? ^P Housing Constraints Assessment Q o ♦ 0 0� )J Governmental Constraints Non -Governmental Environmental and • Land use controls Constraints Infrastructure Constraints (e.g., zoning) Housing supply/conditions Environmental constraints (e.g., • Permits and procedures Development cost flood zone, soil contamination) • On and off-site improvements Availability of financing Infrastructure constraints (e.g., sewer, stormwater) C.1.2 Summary City policies and regulations, such as the Zoning Ordinance, as well as market factors outside of the City's control affect the quantity and type of residential development that occurs in Pleasanton. The following summarizes key governmental and nongovernmental constraints to housing development as detailed in this Appendix. Governmental Constraints • Subjective design guidelines and findings for approval, while not temporarily applicable to multi -family projects due to state law (SB 330), could result in uncertainty for developers and a longer permit review process in the future. The City is currently preparing objective design standards for residential and mixed-use projects. • Pleasanton makes extensive use of Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning to provide flexibility from conventional zoning standards to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive development review process. Although City Council approval is required, projects with higher overall densities, exceptions to standards that achieve a more desirable project, and a greater number of affordable units have been approved through the PUD process than would have been possible through conventional zoning standards. Objective design standards currently being prepared will apply to C -Z I City of Pleasanton Housing Constraints