Actions
Action GHG-13-a: Designate an Infill Coordinator position within the Planning and Environmental Review Division which will lead and oversee implementation of the Infill Development Program, including, but not limited to:
- Oversee coordination with County departments and external stakeholders throughout the development process.
- Identify the major barriers to quality infill development and develop strategies for addressing the removal of those barriers.
- Lead development of policies, development codes, and zoning codes that support infill.
- Support staff training on any relevant policies and codes designed to support infill.
- Develop and oversee administration of incentives for quality infill projects.
- Perform comprehensive reviews of the success and opportunities of the infill program every 5 years.
Status: In Progress.
Action GHG-13-b: Conduct a nexus study for imposing a fee structure for projects that do not meet defined standards for infill development (Infill Fee) to provide financial support for infill projects. Activities that may facilitate infill development or redevelopment using the infill fee fund, include but are not limited to:
- design assistance,
- fee deferrals,
- application fee reductions or offsets,
- staff support for Property Business Improvement District formation and capacity building,
- EV charging facilities and other mobility hub infrastructure, and
- code amendments that may be necessary for the conversion of existing commercial or office buildings to residential uses.
Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-13-c: Establish an Infill Fee fund using payments from non-infill development projects with the following requirements:
- Developers/builders of projects for non-infill developments, shall pay the County the appropriate amount determined by the nexus study for each dwelling unit equivalent; provided that the Infill Fee shall not be paid for any unit constructed on any parcel dedicated to the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) pursuant to an applicable Affordable Housing Strategy.
- The fee shall be adjusted annually on January 1 based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index.
- This fee shall be paid to the County upon issuance of a building permit for the development and deposited into a separate account dedicated to facilitating infill development or redevelopment.
Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-13-d: Adopt an ordinance to update the Zoning Code establishing the Infill Fee requirements for all new non-infill development projects. Status: Waiting on Dependency.
Action GHG-13-e: Continue to engage with SACOG in regional planning efforts to secure funding and implement programs (such as the Green Means Go Pilot Program) to increase infill and reduce VMT by supporting the implementation of SACOG’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. Status: Ongoing.
Action GHG-13-f: Share information regarding new Infill Fee requirements and infill supportive policy and code changes through public notices, the County website, and information sheets for developers. Status: Waiting on Dependency.
Action GHG-13-g: Adopt a form-based code based on floor area ratios for infill areas and corridors, such as Stockton Boulevard, when determined beneficial to reducing housing costs and increasing housing density. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-13-h: Conduct a review of existing development standards and permitting process to evaluate measures to reduce the baseline costs of housing in infill areas such that Infill Fee funds can provide additional value and reduce housing costs in infill areas. Status: Not Started.
