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17.36.110 Chapter 17.36 tibly due to more stringent sewage dis- charge standards, air quality concerns, GROWTH MANAGEMENT cease-and-desist orders affecting sewage PROGRAM connections, fluctuations in the econ- omy, litigation and similar problems Sections: affecting development. During the 1736.110 Purpose. period since 1982 through the present, 1736.120 Objectives. the city has experienced rapid residential 1736.130 Allocation required. growth in response to the growth of the 1736.140 Exemptions. Bay Area economy and favorable interest 1736.150 Projects eligible to rates. The current continuing high level apply. of applications for housing approvals 1736.160 Application procedure. would completely outstrip the city's abil- 1736.170 Approval process. ity to maintain current levels of public 1736.180 Criteria for decision. services unless moderated. 1736.185 Lower-income housing B. A more stable growth rate at the project. average rate of approximately four per- 1736.190 Multiyear approvals. cent per year for the 1986 through 1996 1736.200 Growth management period will permit our community to agreements. evaluate the effects of recent growth 1736.210 Fees and exactions. upon the quality of life while developing 1736.220 Effect of approval. the new roads, fire stations, sewer capac- 1736.230 Lapse of approval. ity, water system, parks and schools nec- 1736.240 Subsequent essary to provide existing and future modification. residents with at least the same level of service or, if practicable, improved levels 1736.110 Purpose. of service. This chapter establishes the A. The city has undergone a variety of means by which this city can continue to transformations inthe past decade which provide its fair share of regional housing have affected the growth patterns, hous- needs and provide housing for all eco- ing supply and availability of municipal nomic segments of the community con- services. Prior to the mid-1960's, Pleas- sistent with our general plan policies, anton was a rural community with pri- state housing law and our existing quality wary emphasis upon agricultural of life. activities. During the period 1963 to 1971 C. Significant changes in the growth the community experienced an unprece- management process have been made to dented growth due to the transition of simplify the procedures for reviewing agricultural properties into housing sub- ~ and granting growth management divisions; the community was one of the approval and to reduce the adverse fastest growing communities in the state impacts of the former growth manage- during the 1960's. Subsequent to 1971, ment program in the production of the rate of growth has diminished percep- affordable housing while minimizing the (Pleasanton I I-891 460 EXHIBIT 8