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and triggers for the ordinance, adjustments to the in -lieu fee calculation, set -aside units, and options for satisfaction of inclusionary requirements. F. On , 2021, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed amendments. G. The Request for City Council Action for this ordinance dated 2021 and duly signed by the Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency shall, by this reference, be incorporated herein, and together with this ordinance, any amendments or supplements, and oral testimony, constitute the necessary findings for this ordinance. Section 2. The City Council finds and determines that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a "project', as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 3. The title of Article XVIII.1 of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows: 2021 AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND CREATION ORDINANCE Section 4. Section 41-1900 of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 41-1900. - Purpose. This article establishes standards and procedures to encourage the development of housing that is affordable to a range of households with varying income levels. The purpose of this article is to encourage the development and availability of affordable housing by requiring the inclusion of affordable housing units within new developments when the number of units exceed the densities permitted under the general plan, zoning classification, or the conversion of rental units to condominium ownership. Section 5. Section 41-1901 of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: Sec. 41-1901. - Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Adjusted for household size appropriate for the unit means a household of one person in the case of a studio unit, two (2) persons in the case of a one -bedroom unit, Ordinance No. NS-XXX Page 2 of 14 City Council 1-2 7/26/2021