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C. Project Description Provide a description of the project and each activity using the method outlined below, and ensure the narrative speaks to Attachment 1: Project Timeline and Budget. a. Summary of the Project and its impact on accelerating production b. Description of the tasks and major sub -tasks c. Summary of the plans for adoption or implementation Please be succinct and use Appendix A or B if more room is needed. 1. SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE to facilitate compliance in implementing the sixth cycle of the Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA). The Housing Element Update will include a Community Outreach Program, evaluation of Housing Opportunity Sites, Preparation of Draft Housing Element, HCD certification, City Council adoption, and creation of a Housing Element Implementation web page to facilitate information to housing developers regarding housing opportunity sites. 2. SANTA ANA ZONING CODE UPDATE will focus on amending City policies and development standards to facilitate and accelerate housing production, and associated community outreach: Implement land use and housing policies within the City's comprehensive General Plan Update targeted for completion by the end of 2020 (https://www.santa-ana.org/general-plan) such as creating new residential/ mixed use zoning districts and objective development standards to implement the City's Draft Land Use Plan proposing additional residential density near high quality transit corridors. Re-evaluating the current residential zoning districts related to permitted uses, building height, lot coverage, parking, and open space. This could include amending Two -Family Residential Zoning District (R2) and Townhouse standards to reflect best design practices. Last comprehensively updated in the 1960's, the project will include the reorganizing of the Zoning Code document to be formated in a more user friendly document for use by the community. The user friendly Zoning Code document will improve the understanding of the City's housing policies and standards, and help expedite project requests for new housing production, as well as improvements to existing housing stock. Completion of the Zoning Code Update will help improve processing time for a variety of residential development projects. With the new General Plan land use designations and corresponding zoning district for residential development updated to be consistent, housing developers with greater certainty in pursing entitlements for new housing projects without delays related to discretionary actions to amend the zoning. This will reduce development processing time by approximately two months. In addition, the Zoning Code Update will incorporate best practices in design and development standards for housing types to provide clear and consistent direction. Overall, the City anticipates an increase in the feasibility of residential development with the code updates, which would reduce processing time and approval certainty. LEAP NOFA Application Rev. 112412020 55B-1 0 Page 5 of 14