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B. Proposed Activities Checklist Check all activities the locality is undertaking. Activities must match the project description. Rezoning and encouraging development by updating planning documents and zoning ordinances, 1 such as general plans, community plans, specific plans, implementation of sustainable communities' strategies, and local coastal programs 2 ❑ Completing environmental clearance to eliminate the need for project -specific review Establishing housing incentive zones or other area based housing incentives beyond State Density Bonus Law such as a workforce housing opportunity zone pursuant to Article 10.10 (commencing 3 ❑ with Section 65620) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code or a housing sustainability district pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 66200) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code 4 Performing infrastructure planning, including for sewers, water systems, transit, roads, or other public facilities necessary to support new housing and new residents Planning documents to promote development of publicly owned land such as partnering with other 5 ❑local entities to identify and prepare excess or surplus property for residential development ❑ Revamping local planning processes to speed up housing production 6 7 Developing or improving an accessory dwelling unit ordinance in compliance with Section 65852.2 of the Government Code Planning documents for a smaller geography (less than jurisdiction -wide) with a significant impact on housing production including an overlay district, project level specific plan, or development 8 ❑ standards modifications proposed for significant areas of a locality, such as corridors, downtown or priority growth areas Rezoning to meet requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(c)(1) and other ❑9 rezoning efforts to comply with housing element requirements, including Government Code Section 65583.2(c) (AB 1397, Statutes of 2018) Upzoning or other implementation measures to intensify land use patterns in strategic locations 10 ■❑ such as close proximity to transit, jobs or other amenities Rezoning for multifamily housing in high resource areas (according to Tax Credit Allocation 11 Committee/Housing Community Development Opportunity Area Maps); Establishing Pre -approved architectural and site plans Preparing and adopting housing elements of the general plan that include an implementation 12 component to facilitate compliance with the sixth cycle RHNA Adopting planning documents to coordinate with suballocations under Regional Early Action 13 Planning Grants (REAP) that accommodate the development of housing and infrastructure and accelerate housing production in a way that aligns with state planning priorities, housing, transportation equity and climate goals, including hazard mitigation or climate adaptation 14 Zoning for by -right supportive housing, pursuant to Government Code section 65651 (Chapter 753, Statutes of 2018) 15 Zoning incentives for housing for persons with special needs, including persons with developmental disabilities Planning documents related to carrying out a local or regional housing trust fund Environmental hazard assessments; data collection on permit tracking; feasibility studies, site 16 17 ❑ analysis, or other background studies that are ancillary (e.g., less than 15% of the total grant amount) and part of a proposed activity with a nexus to accelerating housing production Other planning documents or process improvements that demonstrate an increase in housing 18 ❑ related planning activities and facilitate accelerating housing production 19 Establishing Prohousing Policies LEAP NOFA Application Rev. 112412020 55B-9 Page 4 of 14