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AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing to Consider Adopting a Resolution Amending the Requirements
and Procedures for Review of Growth Allocation Applications
MEETING DATE: March 2, 2022
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION Public hearing to consider adopting a resolution amending the
requirements and procedures for review of growth allocation
applications.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The City of Lodi's Growth Management Plan was initiated in
1991 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 1521. Resolutions No.
91-170 and No. 91-171 were also adopted in 1991 to establish
the procedures for approving Growth Allocations; one unit of
growth allocation is needed for each new home built in Lodi.
The Growth Management Plan has been part of an overall strategy, implemented since the 1990s,
that has helped the City maintain an orderly growth pattern and contributed to the current compact
form and logical boundaries of the City of Lodi. However, the rapid growth pressure that led to the
creation of the Growth Management Plan has been less than anticipated and the City has grown more
slowly than the maximum 2% annual growth rate allowed under the Growth Management Plan.
While temporary modifications to the Growth Allocation process have occurred over the past 29 years,
most of the original regulations and procedures adopted in 1991 remain in effect today. The City
Council enacted temporary changes in 2013 to certain implementation provisions of the Growth
Management Plan; those changes remained in effect until December 31, 2019. Under those
temporary provisions, applicants were able to request Growth Allocations at any time of year and the
Planning Commission was able to consider Growth Allocations and Tentative Subdivision Maps
concurrently.
In July 2020, the City Council extended the 2013 temporary provisions through December 31, 2020
and directed staff to return with more comprehensive amendments to the Growth Management Plan
by the end of 2020.
In January 2021, the City Council made the following changes to the Growth Allocation process.
The Growth Allocation process is now outlined in a single Council Resolution (number 2021-
21), replacing a set of two Resolutions (numbers 91-170 and 91-171).
Applications for Growth Allocations can now be accepted at any time of year, replacing the
prior once -a -year application process.
APPROVED. Steve Sc h W a b a u e r
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
PH to Consider Adopting a Resolution Amending the Requirements and Procedures for Review of GA Applications
March 02, 2022
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• Applications for Growth Allocation and a Tentative Map may now be submitted for concurrent
review by the Planning Commission, which makes a recommendation on the Growth
Allocation. Final approval of the Growth Allocation occurs at the City Council.
• A detailed Development Plan is now required to be submitted with a Growth Allocation
request.
• Development Plans for new tract homes are required to be submitted to the SPARC for review
and recommendation prior to Planning Commission review of a request for Growth Allocations.
■ Unassigned Growth Allocations now "carry over" for two years and then automatically expire
three years from date the Growth Allocation was created.
In recent discussions, the City Council has requested additional adjustments to the Growth Allocation
process. Council's requested changes included:
• Ensuring that the City Council is provided with the opportunity to comment on proposed
residential development projects—including the level of quality of proposed development—as
early as possible.
• Having approval of Growth Allocations occur as early in the process as possible.
• Ensuring that the SPARC reviews and approves proposed home designs.
On February 16, 2022, the City Council directed staff to schedule tonight's public hearing to review
the proposed changes to the Growth Allocation process.
OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS:
The proposed amendments at this time retain the changes made in January 2021, but would make
the following adjustments. (A strikeout/underline version showing all proposed changes to this
process is included in the attachments to this staff report.)
Growth Management Applications Go Directly to City Council
■ Applications for Growth Allocations would proceed directly to City Council, rather than first
being reviewed by the Planning Commission and then being forwarded to the City Council for
approval.
• This helps streamline the process, and involves the Council in the Growth Allocation system
sooner than currently occurs.
• The Council can approve an applicant's request for Growth Allocations, or can approve a
different allocation so that development can occur consistent with the Council's desire to
maintain the quality of life in Lodi. The Council can also approve specific allocations on a
yearly schedule.
• The Growth Allocation review and approval process would end with the Council's approval of
allocations. Development projects with approved allocations would then proceed through
standard City review and approval processes.
• Staff believes that Growth Allocation approvals would not qualify as a "project" under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because they the conditional issuance of the
Growth Allocation units does not approve any development or commit to any physical change
to the environment. Therefore, the CEQA section will not be referenced in the Growth
Allocation Resolution. However, each project will be subject to CEQA and full CEQA review
will be complete prior to any final City consideration or decision on a project.
PH to Consider Adopting a Resolution Amending the Requirements and Procedures for Review of GA Applications
March 02, 2022
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Development Plans and Design Comments by Council with Growth Allocation Application
Under the proposed changes, the City Council would not approve or deny any development
proposal (unless specifically required at a later date), but would be provided with an overview
of the proposed project and the level of quality which the applicant proposes. This would allow
the Council to informally comment on the proposed project.
The Council's informal input would then be included in the formal applications (Planned
Development, tentative maps, etc.) that would be submitted and reviewed by the Planning
Commission, SPARC, and (for some actions) the City Council, but would not be binding on
any formal action on the proposed project.
These changes and the proposed updates to the Growth Allocation Resolution have been prepared
by the Planning Department and reviewed by the City Manager and City Attorney's office.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The California Environmental Quality Act (Section 21000, et. seq. of the California Public Resources
Code, hereafter "CEQA") requires analysis of agency approvals of discretionary "projects." The
proposed revisions to the practices and procedures for review of Growth Allocations ("proposed
amendments") have been analyzed to determine the applicability of CEQA to approval of the
proposed amendments, The original authorization for the City's Growth Management Plan was
Ordinance No 1521 and no changes to Ordinance No. 1521 are proposed in this action. Therefore,
the proposed amendments would be limited to the procedures for the review of Growth Allocation
request, which would not alter the rate, location, form or intensity of development in the City. As such,
the proposed amendments would not cause a significant effect on the environment and adoption of
the proposed amendments is exempt from review under CEQA subject to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
CEQA Guidelines.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution rescinding resolution No. 2021-21 to revise
some procedures for the implementation of the City of Lodi Growth Management Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
t7fJohn R. Della Monica Jr.
Community Development Director
Attachments:
Revised Process with changes highlighted
Resolution 2021-21 to be rescinded
New Proposed Resolution
DRAFT REVISED GROWTH ALLOCATION RESOLUTION
2-2-22
9C. Growth Allocations Required.
1. Consistent with the provisions of Ordinance No. 1521, the following actions require
approval of Growth Allocations prior to residential projects or the residential
component(s) of a mixed use project receiving approval:
a. Approval of an Annexation, General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Specific Plan,
Planned Unit Development, Master Plan, tentative subdivision map, or similar land
use entitlement.
b. Approval of a multifamily residential project on a parcel that has not received a
Growth Allocation.
G. ReGOrdatien of a Final Map
�c.Issuance of building permits.
2. The following are exempt from requirements for Growth Allocations:
a. Commercial and industrial projects.
b. Senior citizen housing.
c. Construction of a new or replacement of a single family home.
d. Reconstruction of any residential unit that was originally constructed with a Growth
Allocation.
e. Residential project of four (4) units or less, including attached and detached units.
f. Accessory Dwelling Units.
' g. Emergency Housing.
GD. Development Plan4Rcq #ed.
Applications for Growth Allocations shall G^�r include a a—Development Plan --that
includes the following, as appropriate for the project, at sufficient detail to provide the City
Council with the developer's intent in terms of the type and quality of development:
1. A map showing the following:
a. Proposed street system and/or lotting design proposed within the development.
b. ^ Areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, open -space
conservation, playgrounds, school sites, public buildings, churches and other such
uses.
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Compliance with this requirement shall not be construed to relieve the applicant
from compliance with City and State Subdivision regulations or any other
applicable local or state laws.
2. A map showing the location of all trees over nine (9) inches in diameter with an
indication of whether they will be removed or retained as part of the project.
3. A land -use plan for the proposed development indicating the proposed land uses, as
well as a description of and development standards for each land use designation
(including, if desired, reference(s) to the Lodi Zoning Code for development standards,
permitted land uses, etc.).
4. A map showing existing uses (including agriculture) inside and within 500 feet of the
proposed development.
5. Typical plot plan(s) for residential dwellings for each typical proposed residential lot
type. The plot plan(s) shall identify development standards, including setbacks from
lot lines for front, side and rear yards.
6. A circulation diagram and standards defining the proposed system of public and
private streets within the development, and all other features (on- and off-street
bikeways, pedestrian sidewalks and trails, etc.) related to the movement of vehicles,
goods, pedestrians, and bicyclists within the development and to and from adjacent
public thoroughfares. The circulation diagram shall also document proposed off-street
parking.
7. Elevations and perspective drawings of the front elevations of all proposed structures,
including single-family residences and their accessory buildings. Elevations of all sides
of proposed non-residential and/or neighborhood serving structures shall be provided.
Such drawings need not be the result of final architectural decisions, but shall be
reviewed for consistency in the formal design review process. The purpose of such
drawings is to indicate height of proposed buildings, the proposed character and level
of finish, and the general appearance of the proposed structures to ensure that the
entire development will meet the City's expectations for quality design and
construction, will have architectural unity, and will be in harmony with the surrounding
developments.
8. Engineering data as described in the City of Lodi Public Improvement Design
Standards.
DE. Development Schedule.
An application shall be accompanied by a development schedule indicating to the best
of the applicant's knowledge the approximate date when construction of the project
can be expected to begin, the anticipated rate of development and the completion
date. The development snheduie, iapproved, shall henome a part of the development
plan and shall arheeredte bytheor GWRers of the property and his
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2. If a Tentative Subdivision Map is not filed one year after a Development Plan anrd
Growth Allocations are approved, the Planning GemmissienCity Council may rescind
the approved Growth Allocations following a public hearing at which the applicant shall
be provided with notice and an opportunity to be heard. This would allow the applicant
to explain why the project has been delayed and request an extension of the deadline
to file a tentative map.
3. If the Planning Gemmiooien City Council determines that a proposed Deyelepmen+
PUnresidential development will require multiple -years all to complete,
allocations may be approved for a stated number and type of residential unit for each
year of the development schedule shall be approved for a stated number and type of
4. For projects seeking a multi-year allocation, the City may require initial submittal of
individual tentative maps for each year's phasing of multi-year allocations.
€F. Processing of Applications or Growth Allocations.
1. Applications for growth allocations naay-must be accompanied by a Development Plan
and an initial submittal of any -submitted prior +o or eoneUrrently with an application
which will be reauired for the Droaosed development of housina. includina: Annexation.
General Plan Amendments, Change of Zone, or fFaTentative Subdivision Map.
An application for a Tentative Subdi.acien nnar,any required approval n4ay-shall not
be submitted prior to approval of a Growth Allocation.
2. AR appliGatiGR for Growth AlIGGatien whether submitted on GenjunGtion with a Tenta
SeGtien GIDevelopment Plan, Plan, and shall be Feviewed under the Galifernia
ERVirreenmental Quality AGt (EQ� established under GEQA and the (DEQ
Guidelines.
3. The Site Planning and AFGhiteGtUral Review Committee (SPARC) shall review and
provide GOITIments and reGOMmendat'ORS on the Development Plan that aGGOMpanies
the Growth Allei m+inn appliea+inn prier +o an Planning i�emmiccien rey'ew of an
lrr�.
appliga+inn for Grewth AIIOGatiens.
4. The Planning Commission shall GendUGt a publiG hearing tG Gensider the appliGation
for Growth A1IOGatiGR and shall make a FeGOMmendatmOR te the City GE)URG01 W eit
-5-.2 1=ellowing ronon•,rnenda+inn by the Planning Commission The City Council shall
conduct a public hearing to consider the application for Growth Allocation and shall
either approve or deny the request for Growth Allocation. The Council may also
provide initial feedback on the Development Plan
6-3. A Growth Allocation of units equal to or greater than the number of units proposed
in the Final Map must be approved and in place prior to recording of a Final Map.
4. Should the City Council approve a Growth Allocation for less units than the number of
aSSGGiated units requested by the applicantTeRtative Map, the applicant shall amend
any subsequent applications to conform with the number of units approved by the City
Councilanird of brnot a revised Tentative Map and Deyelepment Plan fer Planning
7—.5. All subsequent required approvals, including General Plan amendments, changes
of zone, Planned Developments, tentative subdivision maps, and development review,
shall be reviewed and approved as provided in the Lodi Zoning Code after the approval
of Growth Allocations.
F- G. Carry Over of Growth Allocations.
Annual Accrual of New Growth Allocations. On January 1 of each year new Growth
Allocations will be created in an amount that will accommodate a 2% increase over
the City's previous year population. The number of new Growth Allocations shall be
the number of dwellings required to accommodate the increased population based on
the average number of persons per household as determined by the State Department
of Finance.
2. Unused Growth Allocations. Growth Allocation available in any given year that are not
assigned to a development project shall be deemed to be Unused Growth Allocations
and shall be available to assign in subsequent years.
3. Carry Over Allocations. An Unused Allocation becomes a Carry Over Allocation on
January 1 of the year following its original creation.
4. Available Growth Allocations. Available Growth Allocations shall be calculated on
January 1 of each year as the sum of newly created Growth Allocations plus any Carry
Over Growth Allocations from previous years.
5. Oldest Allocations Assigned First. In each year, the first allocations assigned to
development projects shall be the oldest Carry Over Growth Allocations. Once all
Carry Over Growth Allocations have been assigned, the Growth Allocations created in
the current year shall be assigned.
6. Automatic Retirement of Carry Over Growth Allocations. Growth Allocations may only
be carried over for two subsequent years. If a Carry Over Growth Allocation has not
been assigned to a development project within three years of its original creation, then
such Growth Allocation shall be automatically retired.
7. Annual Accounting of Growth Allocations. By January 15 of each year, the Community
Development Department shall document newly created Growth Allocations for the
current year and Carry Over Growth Allocations from previous years. Any Carry Over
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Growth Allocations that are determined to be more than three years old are
automatically retired.
GH. Points Svstem/Evaluation Criteria.
Consistent with the provisions of Ordinance No. 1521, the following point
system/evaluation criteria shall be applied to the review of projects when requested
Growth Allocations exceed the number of available Growth Allocations.
1. Agricultural Land Conflicts Score
a. Project does not require conversion of vacant agricultural
land 10
b. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on one side 7
c. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on two sides 5
d. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on three sides 3
e. Project is surrounded by agricultural land 0
2. On -Site Agricultural Land Buffer
a. Project needs no agricultural land mitigation 10
b. Adequate on-site buffer has been provided as a part of site
layout for all adjacent agricultural land 7
c. On-site buffer provided as a part of site layout for only part
of the project 5
d. No buffer between project and adjacent agricultural land 0
3. General Location
A map showing such priority shall be adopted or updated from time
to time by the Council, and shall be available for inspection in the
office of the City Clerk.
a. Project located within Priority Area 1 200
b. Project located within Priority Area 2 100
c. Project located within Priority Area 3 0
4. Relationship to Public Services
a. General Location
i. Project abuts existing or approved development
that has not yet been built on four sides 10
5
ii. Project abuts existing or approved development
that has not yet been built on three sides 7
iii. Project abuts existing or approved development
that has not yet been built on two sides 5
iv. Project abuts existing or approved development
that has not yet been built on one side 3
V. Project is surrounded by undeveloped land 0
b. Wastewater
i. Project is located adjacent to existing Master Plan
sanitary sewers or mains designed to serve the
project 10
ii. Project will extend a Master Plan line within its
boundaries 8
iii. Project will extend a Master Plan line outside of its
boundaries but within existing right -of way (0 if right-
of-way is necessary) 4
iv. Project requires construction of a new lift station for
which funds are available in the Sewer Impact Fee
Fund 0
V. Project requires construction of a new lift station for
which funds are not available in the Sewer Impact
Fee Fund
* Project cannot proceed without provision of
funding for construction of the lift station.
c. Water
i. Project is located adjacent to existing Master Plan
water mains or mains designed to serve the project 10
ii. Project will extend Master Plan lines within its
boundaries 8
iii. Project will extend Master Plan lines outside its
boundaries, but within existing right-of-way (0 if
outside right-of-way) 4
0
iv. Project requires construction of a new water well for
which funds are available in the Water Impact Fee
Fund 0
V. Project requires construction of new water well for
which funds are not available in the Water Impact
Fee Fund
vi. Project improves the existing system (i.e., eliminates
dead -ends, loops master plan lines, provides a well
site) +1 to 3
* Project cannot proceed without provision of
funding for construction of the required well.
d. Drainage
i. Project is served by an existing drainage basin and
Master Plan line or mains designed to serve the
project 10
ii. Project will extend a Master Plan line or expand an
existing basin within its boundaries 8
iii. Project will extend a Master Plan line or expand an
existing basin outside of its boundaries but within
existing rights-of-way (0 points if right-of-way is
necessary 4
iv. Project requires construction of a new basin for
which funds are available in the Master Drainage
Impact Fee Fund 0
V. Project requires construction of a new basin for
which funds are not available in the Master Drainage
Impact Fee Fund
* Project cannot proceed without provision of
funding for construction of the required basin.
5. Promotion of Open Space
Points shall be awarded on the basis of the percentage of
coverage of the total loss of project area by roof area and paved
areas on-site (exclusive of streets and single family homes).
20% or less 10
30% or less 8
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40% or less 6
50% 4
60% 2
70% or greater
0
Project owner shall submit an analysis of the percentage of the
coverage of surface area.
6. Traffic
a. Project widens or improves an existing facility
10
b. Project will extend Master Plan streets within its boundaries
8
c. Project will extend Master Plan streets outside its
boundaries, but within existing right-of-way (0 if outside
right-of-way)
4
d. Project require roadway improvements for which funds are
available in the Street Impact Fee Program
0
e. Project requires roadway improvements for which funds are
not available in the Street Impact Fee Program
f. Project improves circulation by providing additional access
to adjacent development (including non -vehicular access)
+1 to 5
* Project cannot proceed without provision of funding for
construction of the required road improvement.
7. Housing
Low and Moderate Income Housing.
A point credit will be awarded with the following schedule:
25% or more of units low and moderate 10
20%-24% 8
15%-19% 6
10%-14% 4
5%-9% 2
Less than 5% low and moderate or
low and moderate housing proposed 0
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8. Site Plan and Project Design --Bonus Points for Multi -Family
Projects These criteria shall only apply to multi -family projects.
a. Landscaping. (Planning Commission shall evaluate and
provide between 10 and 0 points) 0-10
b. Architectural Design. (SPARC Committee shall evaluate
and provide between 10 and 0 points) 0-10
9. Schools
a. Project is within 1/4 mile of an existing (or proposed)
elementary school 10
b. Project is within 1/2 mile of an existing (or proposed)
elementary school
5
c. Project is more than 1/2 mile from an existing or proposed
elementary school
0
d. Project is within 1/2 mile of an existing (or proposed)
middle school.
10
e. Project is within 1 mile of an existing or proposed middle
school
5
f. Project is more than 1 mile from an existing or proposed
middle school
0
g. Project is within 1 mile of an existing or proposed high
school
10
h. Project is within 2 miles of an existing or proposed high
school
5
10. Fire Protection. (Proximity to fire protection services)
a. Within 3 minute emergency vehicle driving time from the
nearest fire station 10
b. Within 4 minute emergency vehicle driving time from the
nearest fire station 5
c. Beyond 4 minute emergency vehicle driving time from the
nearest fire station 0
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-170 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 91-171, AND ADOPTING AMENDED
PROVISIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY OF LODI
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1521 on September 20, 1991, thereby
establishing the City's Growth Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1521 establishes that the City Council will adopt guidance for the
implementation of the Growth Management Plan, including procedures and requirements for the
approval of Growth Allocations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council then adopted Resolutions No. 91-170 and No. 91-171, establishing
submittal requirements and procedures for the review of applications for Growth Allocations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has periodically reviewed and amended the procedures and
requirements for the review of Growth Allocations with automatic sunset provisions, but has made no
permanent revisions to the provisions of Resolutions No. 91-170 and No. 9 1 -171 since their adoption
in 1991; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has now reviewed Resolutions No. 91-170 and No. 91-171 and
has determined it would be beneficial to amend procedures and requirements to better articulate a clear
development review practice for City staff to ensure that future development is compatible with the City's
expectations for quality and character of new development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, for ease of application and consistency, the
contents of Resolutions No. 91-170 and No. 91-171 should be combined and updated into a single
resolution that would repeal and replace the earlier resolutions; and
WHEREAS, the goals and intent of Ordinance No. 1521 would remain in effect as adopted,
without any amendments to the Ordinance or to the rate at which development within the City of Lodi
may occur; and
WHEREAS, the City's Growth Management Plan was established through Ordinance No. 1521
and no changes to Ordinance No. 1521 are proposed in this action. The proposed amendments would
be limited to the procedures for the review of Growth Allocation requests, which would not alter the rate,
location, form or intensity of development in the City. As such, it can be seen with certainty that the
proposed amendments would not cause a significant effect on the environment and adoption of the
proposed amendments is exempt from review under CEQA subject to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council as follows:
A. The Recitals as stated above are true and incorporated herein by this reference.
B. Earlier Resolutions Rescinded.
The City Council hereby repeals and replaces Resolution No. 91-170 and Resolution No. 91-171
in their entirety.
C. Growth Allocations Required.
1. Consistent with the provisions of Ordinance No. 1521, the following actions require approval
of Growth Allocations prior to residential projects or the residential component(s) of a mixed
use project receiving approval:
a. Approval of a Specific Plan, Planned Unit Development, Master Plan or similar land use
entitlement.
b. Approval of a multifamily residential project on a parcel that has not received a Growth
Allocation.
c. Recordation of a Final Map.
d. Issuance of building permits.
2. The following are exempt from requirements for Growth Allocations:
a. Commercial and industrial projects.
b. Senior citizen housing.
c. Construction of a new or replacement of a single-family home.
d. Reconstruction of any residential unit that was originally constructed with a Growth
Allocation.
e. Residential project of four (4) units or less, including attached and detached units.
f. Accessory Dwelling Units.
g. Emergency Housing.
D. Development Plan Required.
Applications for Growth Allocations shall contain a Development Plan that includes:
1. A map showing the following:
a. Proposed street system and/or lotting design proposed within the development.
b. Any area proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, open -space conservation,
playgrounds, school sites, public buildings, churches and other such uses.
Compliance with this requirement shall not be construed to relieve the applicant from
compliance with City and State Subdivision regulations or any other applicable local or
state laws.
2. A map showing the location of all trees over nine (9) inches in diameter with an indication of
whether they will be removed or retained as part of the project.
3. A land -use plan for the proposed development indicating the proposed land uses, as well as
a description of and development standards for each land use designation (including, if
desired, reference(s) to the Lodi Zoning Code for development standards, permitted land
uses, etc.).
4. A map showing existing uses (including agriculture) inside and within 500 feet of the
proposed development.
5. Typical plot plan(s) for residential dwellings for each typical proposed residential lot type.
The plot plan(s) shall identify development standards, including setbacks from lot lines for
front, side and rear yards.
6. A circulation diagram and standards defining the proposed system of public and private
streets within the development, and all other features (on- and off-street bikeways,
pedestrian sidewalks and trails, etc.) related to the movement of vehicles, goods,
pedestrians, and bicyclists within the development and to and from adjacent public
thoroughfares. The circulation diagram shall also document proposed off-street parking.
7. Elevations and perspective drawings of the front elevations of all proposed structures,
including single-family residences and their accessory buildings. Elevations of all sides of
proposed non-residential and/or neighborhood serving structures shall be provided. Such
drawings need not be the result of final architectural decisions, but shall be reviewed for
consistency in the formal design review process. The purpose of such drawings is to indicate
height of proposed buildings, the proposed character and level of finish, and the general
appearance of the proposed structures to ensure that the entire development will meet the
City's expectations for quality design and construction, will have architectural unity, and will
be in harmony with the surrounding developments.
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8. Engineering data as described in the City of Lodi Public Improvement Design Standards.
E. Development Schedule.
1. An application shall be accompanied by a development schedule indicating to the best of
the applicant's knowledge the approximate date when construction of the project can be
expected to begin, the anticipated rate of development and the completion date. The
development schedule, if approved, shall become a part of the Development Plan and shall
be adhered to by the owner or owners of the property and his successors in interest.
2. If a Tentative Subdivision Map is not filed one year after a Development Plan and Growth
Allocations are approved, the Planning Commission may rescind the approved Growth
Allocations following a public hearing at which the applicant shall be provided with notice
and an opportunity to be heard. This would allow the applicant to explain why the project
has been delayed and request an extension of the deadline to file a Tentative Map.
3. If the Planning Commission determines that a proposed Development Plan will require multi-
year allocation to complete, each year of the development schedule shall be approved for a
stated number and type of residential units.
4. For projects seeking a multi-year allocation, the City may require individual tentative maps
for each year's phasing of multi-year allocations.
F. Processing of Applications for Growth Allocations.
1. Applications for Growth Allocations may be submitted prior to or concurrently with an
application for a Tentative Subdivision Map. An application for a Tentative Subdivision Map
may not be submitted prior to an application for or approval of a Growth Allocation.
2. An application for Growth Allocation, whether submitted in conjunction with a Tentative
Subdivision Map or independently, shall include application materials described in Section
D. Development Plan, and shall be reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) as established under CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines.
3. The Site Planning and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) shall review and provide
comments and recommendations on the Development Plan that accompanies the Growth
Allocation application prior to any Planning Commission review of an application for Growth
Allocations.
4. The Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing to consider the application for
Growth Allocation and shall make a recommendation to the City Council to either approve
or deny the request for Growth Allocation.
5. Following recommendation by the Planning Commission, the City Council shall conduct a
public hearing to consider the application for Growth Allocation and shall either approve or
deny the request for Growth Allocation.
6. A Growth Allocation of units equal to or greater than the number of units proposed in the
Final Map must be approved and in place prior to recording of a Final Map.
7. Should the City Council approve a Growth Allocation for less units than the associated
Tentative Map, the applicant shall amend and submit a revised Tentative Map and
Development Plan for Planning Commission consideration.
G. Carry Over of Growth Allocations..
1. Annual Accrual of New Growth Allocations. On January 1 of each year, new Growth
Allocations will be created in an amount that will accommodate a 2% increase over the City's
previous year population. The number of new Growth Allocations shall be the number of
dwellings required to accommodate the increased population based on the average number
of persons per household as determined by the State Department of Finance.
2. Unused Growth Allocations. Growth Allocation available in any given year that are not
assigned to a development project shall be deemed to be Unused Growth Allocations and
shall be available to assign in subsequent years.
3. Carry Over Allocations. An Unused Allocation becomes a Carry Over Allocation on
January 1 of the year following its original creation.
4. Available Growth Allocations. Available Growth Allocations shall be calculated on January 1
of each year as the sum of newly created Growth Allocations plus any Carry Over Growth
Allocations from previous years.
5. Oldest Allocations Assigned First. In each year, the first allocations assigned to development
projects shall be the oldest Carry Over Growth Allocations. Once all Carry Over Growth
Allocations have been assigned, the Growth Allocations created in the current year shall be
assigned.
6. Automatic Retirement of Carry Over Growth Allocations. Growth Allocations may only be
carried over for two subsequent years. If a Carry Over Growth Allocation has not been
assigned to a development project within three years of its original creation, then such
Growth Allocation shall be automatically retired.
7. Annual Accounting of Growth Allocations. By January 15 of each year, the Community
Development Department shall document newly created Growth Allocations for the current
year and Carry Over Growth Allocations from previous years. Any Carry Over Growth
Allocations that are determined to be more than three years old are automatically retired.
H. Points System/Evaluation Criteria.
Consistent with the provisions of Ordinance No. 1521, the following point system/evaluation
criteria shall be applied to the review of projects when requested Growth Allocations exceed the number
of available Growth Allocations.
1. Agricultural Land Conflicts
Score
a. Project does not require conversion of vacant agricultural land
10
b. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on one side
7
c. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on two sides
5
d. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on three sides
3
e. Project is surrounded by agricultural land
0
2. On -Site Agricultural Land Buffer
a. Project needs no agricultural land mitigation
10
b. Adequate on-site buffer has been provided as a part of site layout
for all adjacent agricultural land
7
c. On-site buffer provided as a part of site layout for only part of the
project
5
d. No buffer between project and adjacent agricultural land
0
3. General Location
A map showing such priority shall be adopted or updated from time to
time by the Council, and shall be available for inspection in the office of
the City Clerk.
a. Project located within Priority Area 1
200
b. Project located within Priority Area 2
100
c. Project located within Priority Area 3
0
4. Relationshic to Public Services
a. General Location
L Project abuts existing or approved development that has
not yet been built on four sides
10
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ii. Project abuts existing or approved development that has
not yet been built on three sides
iii. Project abuts existing or approved development that has
not yet been built on two sides
iv. Project abuts existing or approved development that has
not yet been built on one side
V. Project is surrounded by undeveloped land
b. Wastewater
L Project is located adjacent to existing Master Plan sanitary
sewers or mains designed to serve the project
ii. Project will extend a Master Plan line within its boundaries
iii. Project will extend a Master Plan line outside of its
boundaries but within existing right -of way (0 if right-of-way
is necessary)
iv. Project requires construction of a new lift station for which
funds are available in the Sewer Impact Fee Fund
v. Project requires construction of a new lift station for which
funds are not available in the Sewer Impact Fee Fund
* Project cannot proceed without provision of funding for
construction of the lift station.
c. Water
i. Project is located adjacent to existing Master Plan water
mains or mains designed to serve the project
ii. Project will extend Master Plan lines within its boundaries
iii. Project will extend Master Plan lines outside its
boundaries, but within existing right-of-way (0 if outside
right-of-way)
iv. Project requires construction of a new water well for which
funds are available in the Water Impact Fee Fund
v. Project requires construction of new water well for which
funds are not available in the Water Impact Fee Fund
A Project improves the existing system (i.e., eliminates dead -
ends, loops master plan lines, provides a well site)
* Project cannot proceed without provision of funding for
construction of the required well.
d. Drainage
L Project is served by an existing drainage basin and Master
Plan line or mains designed to serve the project
ii. Project will extend a Master Plan line or expand an existing
basin within its boundaries
5
7
5
3
0
10
8
4
0
10
8
4
0
*
+1 to 3
10
A
iii. Project will extend a Master Plan line or expand an existing
basin outside of its boundaries but within existing rights-of-
way (0 points if right-of-way is necessary) 4
iv. Project requires construction of a new basin for which
funds are available in the Master Drainage Impact Fee
Fund 0
V, Project requires construction of a new basin for which
funds are not available in the Master Drainage Impact Fee
Fund
* Project cannot proceed without provision of funding for
construction of the required basin.
5. Promotion of ®pen Space
Points shall be awarded on the basis of the percentage of coverage of
the total loss of project area by roof area and paved areas on-site
(exclusive of streets and single-family homes).
20% or less
10
30% or less
8
40% or less
6
50%
4
60%
2
70% or greater
0
Project owner shall submit an analysis of the percentage of the
coverage of surface area.
6. Traffic
a. Project widens or improves an existing facility 10
b. Project will extend Master Plan streets within its boundaries 8
c. Project will extend Master Plan streets outside its boundaries, but
within existing right-of-way (0 if outside right-of-way) 4
d. Project require roadway improvements for which funds are
available in the Street Impact Fee Program 0
e. Project requires roadway improvements for which funds are not
available in the Street Impact Fee Program
f. Project improves circulation by providing additional access to
adjacent development (including non -vehicular access) +1 to 5
* Project cannot proceed without provision of funding for
construction of the required road improvement.
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7. Housinq
Low and Moderate Income Housing.
A point credit will be awarded with the following schedule:
25% or more of units low and moderate 10
20%-24% 8
15%-19% 6
10%-14% 4
5%-9% 2
Less than 5% low and moderate or
low and moderate housing proposed 0
8. Site Plan and Progect Design --Bonus Points for Multi -Family Projects
These criteria shall only apply to multi -family projects.
a. Landscaping. (Planning Commission shall evaluate and provide
between 10 and 0 points)
b. Architectural Design. (SPARC shall evaluate and provide
between 10 and 0 points)
9. Schools
a. Project is within 1/4 mile of an existing (or proposed) elementary
school 10
b. Project is within 1/2 mile of an existing (or proposed) elementary
school 5
c. Project is more than 1/2 mile from an existing or proposed
elementary school 0
d. Project is within 1/2 mile of an existing (or proposed) middle
school 10
e. Project is within 1 mile of an existing or proposed middle school 5
f. Project is more than 1 mile from an existing or proposed middle
school 0
g. Project is within 1 mile of an existing or proposed high school 10
h. Project is within 2 miles of an existing or proposed high school 5
10. Fire Protection. (Proximity to fire protection services)
a. Within 3 minute emergency vehicle driving time from the nearest
fire station 10
b. Within 4 minute emergency vehicle driving time from the nearest
fire station 5
c. Beyond 4 minute emergency vehicle driving time from the
nearest fire station 0
VA
Dated: January 20, 2021
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-21 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Lodi in a regular meeting held January 20, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Hothi, Kuehne, and Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Khan
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JENNIFER LJSMIR
City Clerk
2021-21
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ORDINANCE NO. 1521
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING A GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 , is hereby added to the Lodi
Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER
ESTABLISHING A GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Sections:
Purpose.
Findings.
Policies.
Allocation of Residential Development Approvals.
Allocations Nontransferable.
Priority Development Map.
Development Plan: Required.
Amendments.
Multi -Year Allocations.
Criteria: Point System.
-�' Allocation of Building Permits/Approvals.
Purpose.
The ouroose of this Chapter is to state clearly the various
policies which shall govern the future growth and development of the
City of Lodi. It is further the purpose of this ordinance to provide a
growth management system to regulate the character, location, amount
and timing of future development so as to achieve the policies stated
in the Lodi General Plan. It is further the purpose of this Chapter to
provide for increased housing opportunities for all segments of society
and to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare by
regulating the future use and development of land in the City of Lodi.
Findings.
C
Th „ I lJa; rr4+.,,i
rniincil pursuant to Government Code Section
i lIl_4 1 V 1 V
65863.6, hereby finds and determines as follows:
1. San Joaquin County is one of the most rapidly growing areas in
the State of California and the United States. Projections indicate
such growth is likely to continue.
2. Experience has shown that rapid growth which occurs in the
absence of a growth management plan produces negative impacts upon
housing, traffic, parks, air quality, water, aesthetics, and the
general quality of life of City residents.
3. The growth projections and policies established by this
ordinance reflect the estimated planned capacity of the City of Lodi to
fit, + —,c Tn rri�inn �n the rnisnril h;;q <t'I1diPd
serve ilew kJ1 UVVL11 as J � VVV.' y ..,
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the existing and projected capacity of the City's wastewater and water
systems, ability of City streets to handle further traffic, levels of
police and fire protection, the necessity of providing schools, and
other related data.
4. Rapid uncontrolled growth is also a direct cause of serious
adverse environmental and economic effects, some of which are:
a) Loss of significant agricultural lands, including prime
agricultural lands.
b) The ability of the community to provide adequate and decent
housing for its citizens.
Policies.
The Lodi City Council hereby determines that in order to
minimize or eliminate the problems described above, and to assure the
public health, safety and welfare, the following policies shall guide
the future growth and development of the City of Lodi.
1. It shall be the policy of the City of Lodi to insure that
prime agricultural land is preserved by discouraging new residential
developments in rural or unincorporated areas and to provide, to the
extent possible, that new residential development shall occur in urban
areas.
2. It shall be the policy of the City of Lodi to minimize
degradation of natural resources, including but not limited to air,
water, and wildlife habitat.
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Allocation of Residential Development Approvals.
A. The number of residential units approved by the City shall
reflect a two percent (2%) yearly limitation on growth based on
population, to be compounded annually. Calculations for residential
building approval shall be based on a population figure of 50,990 as of
September 1, 1989, and assuming an average number of persons per
residential unit as determined annually by the State Department of
Finance. This
limitation
and formula shall be
applicable to
approvals
of residential
units for
years beginning with
calendar year
1990 and
thereafter.
B. This limitation shall not apply to:
1. Commercial and industrial projects,
2. Senior citizen housing,
3. On-site replacement of housing in existence as of
September 1, 1989, and
4. Projects of four (4) units or less.
Allocations nontransferable.
No allocation or
approval
granted under
this
Chapter
may
be
transterred or assigned
to any
uLher location
or
p. cijec'Ll
Uy
the
applicant or applicant's heirs, assigns or successors.
Priority Development Map.
The City Council shall, each year, adopt or update a map of the
City and surrounding areas showing lands eligible for development as
part of the City of Lodi and assigning thereto, priority
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classifications of 1, 2 or 3. This map shall be based upon the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Public Works Department,
and the Community Development Department, as determined by the
availability of City services including but not limited to water,
wastewater, storm drains, streets, police and fire protection and parks.
. Development Plan: Required.
Prior to submission of a tentative map, parcel map or other
approval under the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Sectio 66410
et seq.), an application for Growth Management Review shall be made to
the Planning Commission on forms provided by the Community Development
Department and shall include or be accompanied by a development plan.
The format and information to be contained in such development plan
shall be determined by resolution of the City Council.
. Amendments.
If, at any point after approval and before construction begins,
the applicant shall substantially modify the plan submitted, City may
require that the plan be resubmitted for evaluation from the first
step. A determination of the need for resubmission shall be made by
the Community Development Department in the exercise of its sole
discretion.
Multi -Year Allocations.
Applicant shall specify, if desired, that multi-year approval is
sought. The Planning Commission and City Council may, in their
-/ discretion, grant up to three years allocations. However, any such
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number of units approved shall be deducted from the total number of
allocations available in such future years.
Criteria: Point System.
Evaluation of proposed projects shall be done with reference to
and in conformance with a point system/criteria schedule to be
established by Council resolution.
, Allocation of Building Permits/Approvals.
if, in any year, the number of applications for residential
units subject to this ordinance exceeds the number of building permits
to be issued in that year by the City, as calculated herein, such
available building permits/approvals shall be issued as follows:
A. By reference to the point system/criteria specified in
Section of this chapter, the project with the lowest
number of points shall be eliminated from consideration until the
number of unit applications remaining equals the number of building
permits to be issued during that year.
B. During elimination of projects under (A) above, if L or more
projects are tied for low score after all lower scores have been
eliminated, the Gommunity Development Director shaii reduce Llie number
of units in each of the tied low -scoring projects, on an equal
percentage basis, until the number remaining coincides with the number
of building permits available.
C.Nc single project shall receive more than one-third of all
single family permits available in any single year, unless the number
of applications received is less than permits available in that year.
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SECTION 2. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are repealed insofar as such conflict may exist.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be published one time in the "Lodi
News Sentinel", a daily newspaper of general circulation printed and
published in the City of Lodi and shall be in force and take effect
thirty days from and after its passage and approval.
Approved this day of
DAVID M. HINCHMAN
Mayor
Attest:
ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
I, Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify
that Ordinance No.1521 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Lodi held September 4, 1991 and was thereafter
passed, adopted and ordered to print at a regular meeting of said
Council held , 1991 by the following vote:
Ayes:
Council
Members -
Noes:
Council
Members -
Absent:
Council
Members -
Abstain:
Council
Members -
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I further certify that Ordinance No. 1521 was approved and signed by
the Mayor on the date of its passage and the same has been published
pursuant to law.
Approved as to Form
BOBBY W. McNATT
City Attorney
ORD1521/TXTA.01V
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NICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2021-21, AND ADOPTING AMENDED PROVISIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE
CITY OF LODI GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Lodi City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1521 on September 20, 1991,
thereby establishing the City's Growth Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1521 establishes that the City Council will adopt guidance
for the implementation of the Growth Management Plan, including procedures and
requirements for the approval of Growth Allocations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council then adopted Resolutions No. 91-170 and No. 91-171,
establishing submittal requirements and procedures for the review of applications for Growth
Allocations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on January 20, 2021, made changes to the Growth
Allocation process, rescinding Resolutions No. 91-170 and 91-171 and adopting Resolution
No. 2021-21 in their place; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed staff to make further improvements to the
Growth Allocation process to streamline the review and approval of allocations and provide the
Council with the ability to informally comment on proposed developments at an early stage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has now reviewed Resolution No. 2021-21 and has
determined it would be beneficial to amend procedures and requirements to achieve these
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the goals and intent of Ordinance No. 1521 would remain in effect as
adopted, without any amendments to the Ordinance or to the rate at which development within
the City of Lodi may occur; and
WHEREAS, the City's Growth Management Plan was established through Ordinance
No. 1521 and no changes to Ordinance No. 1521 are proposed in this action. The proposed
amendments would be limited to the procedures for the review of Growth Allocation requests,
which would not alter the rate, location, form or intensity of development in the City. As such, it
can be seen with certainty that the proposed amendments would not cause a significant effect
on the environment and adoption of the proposed amendments is exempt from review under
CEQA subject to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council as follows:
A. The Recitals as stated above are true and incorporated herein by this reference.
B. Earlier Resolution Rescinded
The City Council hereby repeals and replaces Resolution No. 2021-21 in its entirety.
C. Growth Allocations Required
1. Consistent with the provisions of Ordinance No. 1521, the following actions require
approval of Growth Allocations prior to residential projects or the residential
component(s) of a mixed use project receiving approval:
a. Approval of an Annexation, General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Specific Plan,
Planned Unit Development, Master Plan, tentative subdivision map, or similar
land use entitlement.
b. Approval of a multifamily residential project on a parcel that has not received a
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Growth Allocation.
c. Issuance of building permits.
2. The following are exempt from requirements for Growth Allocations:
a. Commercial and industrial projects.
b. Senior citizen housing.
c. Construction of a new or replacement of a single-family home.
d. Reconstruction of any residential unit that was originally constructed with a
Growth Allocation.
e. Residential project of four (4) units or less, including attached and detached
units.
f. Accessory Dwelling Units.
g. Emergency Housing.
D. Development Plan.
Applications for Growth Allocations shall include a Development Plan that includes the
following, as appropriate for the project, at sufficient detail to provide the City Council with
the developer's intent in terms of the type and quality of development:
1. A map showing the following:
a. Proposed street system and/or lotting design proposed within the development.
b. Areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, open -space conservation,
playgrounds, school sites, public buildings, churches and other such uses.
c. Compliance with this requirement shall not be construed to relieve the applicant
from compliance with City and State Subdivision regulations or any other
applicable local or State laws.
2. A map showing the location of all trees over nine (9) inches in diameter with an
indication of whether they will be removed or retained as part of the project.
3. A land -use plan for the proposed development indicating the proposed land uses, as
well as a description of and development standards for each land use designation
(including, if desired, reference(s) to the Lodi Zoning Code for development standards,
permitted land uses, etc.).
4. A map showing existing uses (including agriculture) inside and within 500 feet of the
proposed development.
5. Typical plot plan(s) for residential dwellings for each typical proposed residential lot type.
The plot plan(s) shall identify development standards, including setbacks from lot lines
for front, side and rear yards.
6. A circulation diagram and standards defining the proposed system of public and private
streets within the development, and all other features (on- and off-street bikeways,
pedestrian sidewalks and trails, etc.) related to the movement of vehicles, goods,
pedestrians, and bicyclists within the development and to and from adjacent public
thoroughfares. The circulation diagram shall also document proposed off-street parking.
7. Elevations and perspective drawings of the front elevations of all proposed structures,
including single-family residences and their accessory buildings. Elevations of all sides
of proposed non-residential and/or neighborhood -serving structures shall be provided.
Such drawings need not be the result of final architectural decisions, but shall be
reviewed for consistency in the formal design review process. The purpose of such
drawings is to indicate height of proposed buildings, the proposed character and level of
finish, and the general appearance of the proposed structures to ensure that the entire
development will meet the City's expectations for quality design and construction, will
have architectural unity, and will be in harmony with the surrounding developments.
8. Engineering data as described in the City of Lodi Public Improvement Design
Standards.
E. Development Schedule.
1. An application shall be accompanied by a development schedule indicating to the best
of the applicant's knowledge the approximate date when construction of the project can
be expected to begin, the anticipated rate of development and the completion date.
2. If a Tentative Subdivision Map is not filed one year after Growth Allocations are
approved, the City Council may rescind the approved Growth Allocations following a
public hearing at which the applicant shall be provided with notice and an opportunity to
be heard. This would allow the applicant to explain why the project has been delayed
and request an extension of the deadline to file a tentative map.
3. If the City Council determines that a proposed residential development will require
multiple years to complete, allocations may be approved for a stated number and type of
residential unit for each year of the development schedule.
4. For projects seeking a multi-year allocation, the City may require initial submittal of
individual tentative maps for each year's phasing of multi-year allocations
F. Processing of Application of Growth Allocations.
Application for growth allocations must be accompanied by a Development Plan and an
initial submittal of any application(s) which will be required for the proposed
development of housing, including: Annexation, General Plan Amendments, Change of
Zone, or Tentative Subdivision Map. An application for any required approval shall not
be submitted prior to approval of a Growth Allocation.
2. The City Council shall conduct a public hearing to consider the application for Growth
Allocation and shall either approve or deny the request for Growth Allocation. The
Council may also provide initial feedback on the Development Plan.
3. A Growth Allocation of units equal to or greater than the number of units proposed in the
Final Map must be approved and in place prior to recording of a Final Map.
4. Should the City Council approve a Growth Allocation for less units than the number of
units requested by the applicant, the applicant shall amend any subsequent applications
to conform with the number of units approved by the City Council.
5. All Subsequent required approvals, including General Plan amendments, changes of
zone, Planned Developments, tentative subdivision maps, and development review,
shall be reviewed and approved as provided in the Lodi Zoning Code after the approval
of Growth Allocations.
G. Carry Over of Growth Allocations.
1. Annual Accrual of New Growth Allocations. On January 1 of each year new Growth
Allocations will be created in an amount that will accommodate a 2% increase over the
City's previous year's population. The number of new Growth Allocations shall be the
number of dwellings required to accommodate the increased population based on the
average number of persons per household as determined by the State Department of
Finance.
2. Unused Growth Allocations. Growth Allocation available in any given year that are not
assigned to a development project shall be deemed to be Unused Growth Allocations
and shall be available to assign in subsequent years.
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3. Carry Over Allocations. An Unused Allocation becomes a Carry Over Allocation on
January 1 of the year following its original creation.
4. Available Growth Allocations. Available Growth Allocations shall be calculated on
January 1 of each year as the sum of newly created Growth Allocations plus any Carry
Over Growth Allocations from previous years.
5. Oldest Allocations Assigned First. In each year, the first allocations assigned to
development projects shall be the oldest Carry Over Growth Allocations. Once all Carry
Over Growth Allocations have been assigned, the Growth Allocations created in the
current year shall be assigned.
6. Automatic Retirement of Carry Over Growth Allocations. Growth Allocations may only be
carried over for two subsequent years. If a Carry Over Growth Allocation has not been
assigned to a development project within three years of its original creation, then such
Growth Allocation shall be automatically retired.
7. Annual Accounting of Growth Allocations. By January 15 of each year, the Community
Development Department shall document newly created Growth Allocations for the
current year and Carry Over Growth Allocations from previous years. Any Carry Over
Growth Allocations that are determined to be more than three years old are
automatically retired.
H. Points System/Evaluation Criteria.
Consistent with the provisions of Ordinance No. 1521, the following point system/evaluation
criteria shall be applied to the review of projects when requested Growth Allocations exceed
the number of available Growth Allocations.
1. Agricultural land Conflicts
Score
a. Project does not require conversion of vacant agricultural
land 10
b. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on one side 7
c. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on two sides 5
d. Project is adjacent to agricultural land on three sides 3
e. Project is surrounded by agricultural land 0
2. On -Site Agricultural Land Buffer
a. Project needs no agricultural land mitigation 10
b. Adequate on-site buffer has been provided as a part of site
layout for all adjacent agricultural land 7
c. On-site buffer provided as a part of site layout for only part of
the project 5
d. No buffer between project and adjacent agricultural land 0
3. General Location
A map showing such priority shall be adopted or updated from time
to time by the Council, and shall be available for inspection in the
office of the City Clerk.
a. Project located within Priority Area 1 200
b. Project located within Priority Area 2 100
c. Project located within Priority Area 3 0
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4. Relationship to Public Services
a. General Location
i. Project abuts existing or approved development that
has not yet been built on four sides
ii. Project abuts existing or approved development that
has not yet been built on three sides
iii. Project abuts existing or approved development that
has not yet been built on two sides
iv. Project abuts existing or approved development that
has not yet been built on one side
V. Project is surrounded by undeveloped land
b. Wastewater
i. Project is located adjacent to existing Mastgr Plan
sanitary sewers or mains designed to serve the
project
ii. Project will extend a Master Plan line within its
boundaries
iii. Project will extend a Master Plan line outside of its
boundaries but within existing right -of way (0 if right-
of-way is necessary)
iv. Project requires construction of a new lift station for
which funds are available in the Sewer Impact Fee
Fund
V. Project requires construction of a new lift station for
which funds are not available in the Sewer Impact Fee
Fund
* Project cannot proceed without provision of funding
for construction of the lift station.
c. Water
i. Project is located adjacent to existing Master Plan
water mains or mains designed to serve the project
ii. Project will extend Master Plan lines within its
boundaries
iii. Project will extend Master Plan lines outside its
boundaries, but within existing right-of-way (0 if
outside right-of-way)
iv. Project requires construction of a new water well for
which funds are available in the Water Impact Fee
Fund
v. Project requires construction of new water well for
which funds are not available in the Water Impact Fee
Fund
vi. Project improves the existing system (i.e., eliminates
dead -ends, loops master plan lines, provides a well
site)
5
10
7
5
3
0
10
8
4
0
*
10
E:7
4
0
*
+1 to 3
* Project cannot proceed without provision of
funding for construction of the required well.
d. Drainage
i. Project is served by an existing drainage basin and
Master Plan line or mains designed to serve the
project 10
ii. Project will extend a Master Plan line or expand an
existing basin within its boundaries 8
ill. Project will extend a Master Plan line or expand an
existing basin outside of its boundaries but within
existing rights-of-way (0 points if right-of-way is
necessary) 4
iv. Project requires construction of a new basin for which
funds are available in the Master Drainage Impact Fee
Fund 0
V. Project requires construction of a new basin for which
funds are not available in the Master Drainage Impact
Fee Fund
* Project cannot proceed without provision of
funding for construction of the required basin.
5. Promotion of Open Space
Points shall be awarded on the basis of the percentage of coverage
of the total loss of project area by roof area and paved areas on-site
(exclusive of streets and single-family homes).
20% or less 10
30% or less 8
40% or less 6
50% 4
60% 2
70% or greater 0
Project owner shall submit an analysis of the percentage of
the coverage of surface area.
6. Traffic
a. Project widens or improves an existing facility 10
b. Project will extend Master Plan streets within its boundaries 8
c. Project will extend Master Plan streets outside its boundaries,
but within existing right-of-way (0 if outside right-of-way) 4
d. Project require roadway improvements for which funds are
available in the Street Impact Fee Program 0
e. Project requires roadway improvements for which funds are
not available in the Street Impact Fee Program
f. Project improves circulation by providing additional access to
adjacent development (including non -vehicular access) +1 to 5
* Project cannot proceed without provision of funding for
construction of the required road improvement.
7. Housinq
Low and Moderate Income Housing. A point credit will be awarded with the following
schedule:
25% or more of units low and moderate
10
20%-24%
8
15%-19%
6
10%-14%
4
5%-9%
2
Less than 5% low and moderate or
low and moderate housing proposed 0
8. Site Plan and Project Design --Bonus Points for Multi -Family
5
Projects These criteria shall only apply to multi -family projects.
a. Landscaping. (Planning Commission shall evaluate and
0
provide between 10 and 0 points)
0-10
b. Architectural Design. (SPARC Committee shall evaluate and
10
provide between 10 and 0 points)
0-10
9. Schools
5
a. Project is within 1/4 mile of an existing (or proposed)
elementary school
10
b. Project is within 1/2 mile of an existing (or proposed)
elementary school
5
c. Project is more than 1/2 mile from an existing (or proposed)
elementary school
0
d. Project is within 1/2 mile of an existing (or proposed)
middle school.
10
e. Project is within 1 mile of an existing (or proposed)
middle school
5
f. Project is more than 1 mile from an existing (or proposed)
middle school
0
g. Project is within 1 mile of an existing (or proposed) high
school
10
h. Project is within 2 miles of an existing (or proposed) high
school
5
10. Fire Protection. (Proximity to fire protection services)
a. Within 3 -minute emergency vehicle driving time from the
nearest fire station 10
b. Within 4 -minute emergency vehicle driving time from the
nearest fire station 5
c. Beyond 4 -minute emergency vehicle driving time from the
nearest fire station 0
7
Dated: March 2, 2022
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-60 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 2, 2022 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
PAMELA M. FARRIS
Assistant City Clerk
2022-60
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Growth Allocation Process Changes
Presentation to City Council
March 2. 2022
Current Process
Per Resolution 2021-21, Growth Allocation
process amended:
Staff performs initial interdepartmental review
with recommendation to Planning Commission
Planning Commission reviews and recommends
approval of Growth Allocation to City Council
City Council takes action on Growth Allocation
request
SPARC reviews final architectural designs
Proposed Process
Staff performs initial interdepartmental review
City Council will see initial project submittal with
the Growth Allocation request
Growth Allocation approved by Council
Planning Commission reviews and
recommends/approves Planned Development,
Specific Plan, Tentative Map(s) based on
Growth Allocation returning to CC for final
administrative action
SPARC reviews final architectural designs
EXAMPLES OF
DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER
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Figure 5: High Density Residential Lot Typical (Attached)
Figure 4B: Medium Density Residential Lot Typical (Detached)
Figure J: Low Density Residential Lot Typical
(Conventional Front -Loaded)
ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTERISTICS City Council Presentation
Figure 10: Park Illustrative Plan
CENTURY BOULEVARD Entry
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Figure 13: Circulation Network Diagram
Figure 15: Westgate Drive & Blossom Drive S#reet Sections
MEANDERING SIDEWALK
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Summary:
Improved process:
Involves City Council earlier
Provides Council with development character
at the time of Growth Allocation approval
Faster process for City and Applicant
Formalizes review of design details by
SPARC
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that City Council consider
the approval of Resolution 2022-_, replacing
Resolution 2021-21 to revise the procedures for
the implementation of the City of Lodi Growth
Management Plan.
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PUBLISH DATE:
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LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION AMENDING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR
REVIEW OF GROWTH ALLOCATION APPLICATIONS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2022
TEAR SHEETS WANTED: One (1) please
SEND AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO: PAMELA M. FARRIS, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
LNS ACCT. #5100152 City of Lodi
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
DATED: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
ORDERED BY: PAMELA M. FARRIS
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
PAMELA M. FARRIS
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
KAYLEE CLAYTON
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
AMENDING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF GROWTH
ALLOCATION APPLICATIONS
On Thursday, February 17, 2022, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a
Notice of Public Hearing to consider adoption of resolution amending requirements and
procedures for review of Growth Allocation applications (attached and marked as Exhibit
A) was posted at the following locations:
Lodi City Clerk's Office
Lodi City Hall Lobby
Lodi Carnegie Forum
WorkNet Office
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on February 17, 2022, at Lodi, California.
PAMELA M. FARRIS
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
ORDERED BY:
PAMELA M. FARRIS
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
KAYLE'E CLAYTON
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
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CITY OF LODI
�' Carnegie Forum
. 305 West Pine Street, Lodi
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date: March 2, 2022
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For information regarding this notice please contact:
Pamela M. Farris
Assistant City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333-6702
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the hour of
7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will
conduct a public hearing at the Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, to consider
the following matter:
a) Resolution amending requirements and procedures for review of
Growth Allocation applications.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the Community Improvement
Department, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, (209) 333-6711. All interested persons are
invited to present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements may be
filed with the City Clerk, City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, 2nd Floor, Lodi, 95240, at any
time prior to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral statements may be made at said
hearing. Comments may be made in person or via the following link:
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If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in
written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to
the close of the public hearing.
By Order of the Lodi City Council:
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Pamela M. Farris
Assistant City Clerk
Dated: February 16, 2022
Approved as to form:
Janice D. Magdich
Janice D. Magdich
City Attorney
AVISO: Para obtener ayuda interpretativa con esta noticia, por favor Ilame a la oficina de la
Secretaria Municipal, a las (209) 333-6702.
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