Adopt updated 8-year housing plan to meet state requirements
In Plain English
California requires cities to update their housing plans every 8 years to show how they will accommodate population growth. Richmond's current plan expires soon and needs this update to remain in compliance. The new plan identifies where future housing can be built and sets goals for affordable units.
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Votes
Closed the public hearing
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council unanimously closed the public hearing on Richmond's required housing plan update. California law mandates that cities update their housing plans every 8 years to demonstrate how they will accommodate population growth, and Richmond's current plan is set to expire soon. The updated plan identifies locations where future housing can be built and establishes targets for affordable housing units. This procedural vote moves the plan closer to final approval, which is necessary to keep Richmond in compliance with state requirements.
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Adopted Resolution No. 50-15
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond unanimously adopted an update to its required housing plan that shows where future housing can be built and sets affordable housing goals. California law requires cities to update these plans every 8 years, and Richmond's current plan is expiring soon. Without this update, the city would fall out of compliance with state requirements. The new housing element identifies potential sites for development and establishes targets for affordable units to accommodate expected population growth.
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