Actions
Action GHG-08-a: Conduct a VMT Impact Fee Program nexus study to identify key VMT mitigation projects in the unincorporated County and the costs per VMT of project implementation. The projects identified in the nexus study must be proven to be:
- Additional to any VMT reduction projects or programs that would be implemented without the VMT Impact Fee as a funding source.
- Verifiable for monitoring of achieved VMT reductions after project implementation.
- Lasting the duration of the project's operational lifespan for which VMT is being mitigated through the VMT Impact Fee.
- Having direct public benefits to low-income residents and Environmental Justice Communities.
- Having appropriate nexus between new development projects and off-site VMT mitigation projects, including proximity of off-site VMT mitigation projects to new development projects within the unincorporated County.
Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-08-b: Based on the findings of the nexus study, adopt an ordinance establishing the VMT Impact Fee Program that allows project proponents to pay for offsite VMT mitigation after all feasible onsite mitigation has been implemented and project VMT is still above the significance threshold. Detailed feasibility criteria will be developed and will include appropriate economic considerations to ensure that all feasible onsite VMT mitigation measures are prioritized and implemented prior to the development of offsite mitigation measures in the form of VMT Impact Fees. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-08-c: Establish a VMT Impact Fee fund to invest in VMT mitigation projects and a fee collection mechanism into which developers will pay. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-08-d: Create a VMT monitoring program that allocates County resources to the annual monitoring and reporting of VMT reductions achieved through the implementation of VMT mitigation projects funded through the VMT Impact Fee and compare against the estimated VMT reductions at the time of VMT Impact Fee collection. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-08-e: Reassess the projects available for offsite VMT mitigation through the VMT Impact Fee Program every three years, including the effectiveness of VMT mitigation through monitoring and reporting and the additionality of eligible projects. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-08-f: Develop an informational packet on the requirements and applicability of the VMT Impact Fee Program, focused on educating project applicants and County staff. Status: Not Started.
