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DisclaimerHuntington Beach, Orange County
Policy and Jurisdiction Information
| Population: | 189,594 |
|---|---|
| Land Area (sq mi.): | 31.6 |
| Year Adopted: | not available |
| Compliance Type: | mandatory |
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| Policy Type: | ordinance |
Developer Options
Construction Alternatives
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conversion to affordable housing -
credit transfer
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in-lieu fee -
land dedication
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off-site construction
In-Lieu Fee Structure: fixed per-unit fee
Developers of residential projects consisting of nine or fewer units may elect to pay a fee in lieu of providing the units on-site to fulfill the requirement of the Section, unless the affordable housing requirement is outlined as part of a specific plan project. (3687-12/04)
Fees in Lieu of Construction.
1. Fees paid to fulfill the requirements of this Section shall be placed in the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the use of which is governed by subsection E. (3687-12/04)
2. The amount of the in-lieu fees shall be calculated using the fee schedule established annually by resolution of the City Council. (3687-12/04)
3. One hundred (100) percent of the fees required by this Section shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. (3687-12/04)
4. Fees paid as a result of new residential projects shall be based upon the total number and size of the new residential units which are to be constructed. (3687-12/04)
Incentives
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clustering of IH units
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delayed building of IH units
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density bonus
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fast-track processing
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fee deferral
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fee reduction
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fee waiver
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flexible design standards
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growth control extension
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subsidies
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tax abatement
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(other)
Requirements
| Rental Units | Ownership Units | |
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| IH Requirement Threshold | 3 units | 3 units |
| % Production Required | fixed formula; 10% | fixed formula; 10% |
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| Length of Affordability | 60 years | 60 years |
Production Data
Production data not available for this jurisdiction.
Residential building permit activity 5 years before and after adoption of ordinance:
permit data not available
Other Notes
New residential projects shall include construction of an entirely new project or new units added to an existing project. For purposes of determining the required number of affordable housing units, only new units shall be counted. (3687-12/04)
Off-Site Construction of Affordable Units. Except as may be required by the California Coastal Act and/or the California Government Code Section 65590 or a successor statute, developers may provide the required affordable housing off-site, at one or several sites, within the City of Huntington Beach. (3687-12/04)
1. Off-site projects may be new construction or major physical rehabilitation, equal to more than one-third the value of the existing improvement, excluding land value, of existing non-restricted units conditioned upon being restricted to long-term affordability. "At Risk" units identified in the Housing Element or mobile homes may be used to satisfy this requirement. (3687-12/04)
2. All affordable off-site housing shall be constructed or rehabilitated prior to or concurrently with the primary project. Final approval (occupancy) of the first market rate residential unit shall be contingent upon the completion and public availability, or evidence of the applicant’s reasonable progress towards attainment of completion, of the affordable units. (3687-12/04)