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Draft Provision: ◦41-1904. In Lieu Fee: Draft Ordinance revises the in-lieu fee and changes the timing of payment as follows: ◦increase the in-lieu fee from $5 per habitable square foot to establish a sliding scale with a $6 -$15 range per habitable square foot. ◦Prior to considering increasing the bottom step of the sliding scale and reducing the differential between each step in the draft Ordinance, additional analysis is recommended to evaluate the constructability of a project in the 5-19 unit categories. It is challenging for small infill projects to construct affordable units onsite. If the in-lieu fee amount is not aligned with the market gap, these smaller projects may not be feasible. ◦41-1904. Timing of payment. The draft extends the timing of payment from issuance of the building permit to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, allowing a developer the option to pay after the project is developed in order to make the larger fee more reasonable and to help reduce carrying costs during construction. ◦PC discussed the need to provide clarity on the timing of payment when the City approves a phased development project. For consistency, timing payment should be proportional to each phase consistent with the timing of construction of affordable units which is also proportional with each phase (Section 41-1906(b)) of a project. This change would meet the intent of reducing the carrying cost during the project construction phase. ◦Planning Commission recommended increasing each income category by 5% Prior to considering 9CITY OF SANTA ANA, PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, SANTA ANA, CA 92702 Units Fee Per Square Foot of Habitable Area PC Recommended Change 5 –9 $6.00 $10.00 10 –14 $9.00 $11.66 15 –19 $12.00 $13.32 20 or more $15.00 $15.00 Summary of Key Amendments Recommended by Planning Commission with Modifications