Tiburon

Housing Element Status
Certified
Rent Burden
43%
rent burdened
Affordable Housing Production
3%
affordable permits issued
Housing Policies and Programs
34
total policies
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Proposed Policies and Programs

Housing policies and programs are the strategies and laws that cities and counties legally have at their disposal to produce more and preserve existing affordable housing, as well as protect existing residents from getting displaced from their homes and communities.

5th Cycle Programs and Policies

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policies and programs

Local housing policies and programs, as part of a housing element, have significant impacts on a city or county reaching its affordable housing goals. Each additional housing policy has a significant impact on the residents who are most in need of affordable housing. However, the number of policies or programs that a jurisdiction includes in their housing element is not meant to imply how well a city or county is addressing local housing needs since the quality and impact of each will need to be determined as well. Policies and programs listed here from jurisdictions’ Housing Elements are intended to allow readers to review the text themselves and see if a city or county is doing all they can to reach their affordable housing goals.

Historic 2018 Policies and Programs Categorization

To further policy innovation and local action, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) contacted all of the region's jurisdictions to track the adoption of key housing policies throughout the nine county Bay Area in four major categories Protect, Preserve, Produce, and Prevent. This data is from ABAG’s Policies and Program list and was last updated in 2018/2019.

Protect
2/11
Preserve
2/9
Produce
8/14
Prevent
1/8
Condominium Conversion Ordinance
Flexible Parking Requirements
General Fund Allocation
Housing Overlay Zones
Implementation of SB743
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
In-Lieu Fees (Inclusionary Zoning)
Reduced Fees or Permit Waivers
Streamlined Permitting Process
Acquisition/Rehabiliation/Conversion
By-Right Strategies
Commercial Development Impact Fee
Form-Based Codes
Graduated Density Bonus
Homeowner Repair or Rehabilitation
Home Sharing Programs
Housing Development Impact Fee
Just Cause Eviction
Locally-Funded Homebuyer Assistance
Mobile Homes Conversion Ordinance
One-to-One Replacement
Preservation of Mobile Homes (Rent Stabilization Ordinance)
Rent Stabilization
SRO Preservation Ordinance
Surplus Public Lands Act
Tenant-Based Assistance
Tiburon's Recorded Housing Policies

The California Department of Housing and Community Development tracks all of the ongoing and completed programs from 2018 onward and can be seen in the table below.

YEAR
PROGRAM NAME
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
STATUS
ACCOMPLISHED DATE
HOUSING CYCLE
2022
H-x
Condominium Conversions. Preserve rental housing by enforcement through the Town's condominium conversion ordinance and Housing Element policy.
Ongoing. The Town enforces these policies and regulations.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-aa
Implement “Affordable Housing Overlay Zone” Zoning for Affordable Projects. Annually monitor the effectiveness of the “Affordable Housing Overlay Zone” as part of the annual Housing Element review (see Program H-g), and implement the affordable housing overlay zone where residential densities will be increased up to 100% if a specified level of affordability is achieved. As part of the annual review there will be a review as to whether the program has been effective in encouraging very low and low income housing. The program will be revised if it is found to be ineffective. Initially, this zone shall be modified so that proposals must include a minimum of 15 percent very low and low and 10 percent moderate income housing units (25% of the project shall be dedicated to very low, low and moderate income units). Facilitate development of housing for extremely low-income households by allowing housing as a use by-right as part of the “Affordable Housing Overlay Zone.
Zoning ordinance amendments implementing the overlay zone revisions set forth in this program were adopted in March 2015. No affordable housing units were approved or built in 2015 pursuant to the affordable housing overly zone; however, residential construction activity of “new” dwelling units (as opposed to tear-down/rebuilds) was zero in 2015, and two (2) in 2016. The total number of new dwelling units finaled increased to seven (7) in 2017. In 2018, one new unit was finaled, in addition to three others being approved but not yet finaled.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-m
Work with the Marin Housing Authority. Continue to implement the agreement with the Marin Housing Authority (MHA) for management of the affordable housing stock in order to ensure permanent affordability, and implement resale and rental regulations for very low, low and moderate income units, and assure that these units remain at an affordable price level.
Town staff communicated periodically with MHA in 2015 regarding existing and potential affordable housing units, including resale and rental restrictions and defending against the loss of affordable status through lending institution errors. No reportable action in 2016. Periodic contact resumed in 2017, and continued in 2018 and 2019.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-hh
Encourage Residential Development on Mixed Use Sites. Encourage residential development on key housing sites that are designated for mixed use. Incentives are identified in the Affordable Housing Overlay zone.
No progress in 2015. In 2016, Town staff met on several occasions with representatives of ACV-Argo and provide advice on the development of a mixed-use project in Downtown that included affordable housing units. In 2017, staff met with ACV-Argo to review conceptual designs for a mixed use project on the former Sharks Deli site at 1600 Tiburon Boulevard. Density bonus provisions were discussed as well as Town incentives to encourage the project. In 2018, ACV-Argo placed a hold on plans for mixed use development on Shartks Deli site and instead focused on other projects downtown. No reportable activity in 2019. ACV Argo did proceed with plans for a mixed use development at 1694-1696 Tiburon Boulevard, the project includes two rental units set to be complete in 2021.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-o
Housing Discrimination Complaints. Refer discrimination complaints to the appropriate legal service, county, or state agency or Fair Housing of Marin. The Community Development Director is the designated person in Tiburon with responsibility to investigate and deal appropriately with complaints. Discrimination complaints will be referred to Fair Housing of Marin, the Marin Housing Authority, Legal Aid, HUD, or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, as appropriate. Information regarding the housing discrimination complaint referral process will be posted on the Town’s website.
Ongoing. Complaints are referred by Town staff to the appropriate agency upon receipt.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-p
Provision of Affordable Housing for Special Needs Households. Provision of Affordable Housing for Special Needs Households. Continue to facilitate programs and projects which meet federal, state and local requirements to provide accessibility for seniors, persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities, large families, and single-person and single parent households. Apply current inclusionary housing provisions that require 10% of new units to be designed for special needs households. Specific types of housing include: (a) Smaller, affordable residential units, especially for lower income single-person and single parent households. (b) Affordable senior housing to meet the burgeoning needs of an aging population, including assisted housing and board and care (licensed facilities). (c) Affordable units with three or more bedrooms for large family households. (d) Affordable housing that is built for, or can easily and inexpensively be adapted for, use by people with disabilities (specific standards are established in California Title 24 Accessibility Regulations for new and rehabilitation projects, augmented by Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines) and people with developmental disabilities.
Ongoing. The Town continues to apply its inclusionary housing ordinance provisions to new housing projects.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-y
Link Code Enforcement with Public Information Programs on Town Standards, Rehabilitation and Energy Loan Programs. Implement housing, building and fire code enforcement to ensure compliance with basic health and safety building standards and provide information about rehabilitation loan programs for use by qualifying property owners who are cited. Specific actions include: (a) Coordinate with the Marin Housing Authority and PG&E to make available loan programs to eligible owner and renter-occupied housing. (b) Provide public information on alternative energy technologies for residential developers, contractors and property owners. (c) Publicize tenant assistance and energy conservation programs and weatherization services that are available to provide subsidized or at cost inspection and corrective action. (d) Contact owners of structures that appear to be in declining or substandard condition, offer inspection services, and advertise and promote programs that will assist in funding needed work. (e) Provide an informational guide to homeowners explaining the benefits, “best practices” and procedures for adding or legalizing a secondary dwelling unit.
Other than ongoing processes, no progress was made on these items in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 or 2019.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-t
Rehabilitation Loan Programs. In cooperation with the Marin Housing Authority (MHA), improve citizen awareness of rehabilitation loan programs.
Information continues to be made available. MHA rehabilitation loan brochures are available at the public counter in Town Hall
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-cc
Design Review of Multi-Family Housing. Conduct design review to assure excellence of design in new multi-family housing development that is compatible with the surrounding area.
No multi-family projects were proposed in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 or 2019. However, two residential condominium units received Design Review approval as part of a mixed use development in 2016, and received a building permit in 2019.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-b
Improve Community Awareness of Housing Needs, Issues, and Programs. The Town will promote the availability of Marin County programs for housing construction, homebuyer assistance, rental assistance, Marin Housing Authority information, code enforcement, information about affordable housing, fair housing and housing rehabilitation through the following means: (a) Create a link on the Town’s website that describes housing programs and provides direct links to County agencies that administer the programs. (b) Include contact information on County programs in Town newsletters and other general communications that are sent to residents. (c) Maintain information and handouts at the Town’s public counter. (d) Train selected Town staff to provide referrals. (e) Distribute information on programs at public locations (library, schools). (f) Collaborate with other agencies (County of Marin, Tiburon Ecumenical Association, Marin Housing Authority, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Ecumenical Association for Housing, Housing Council) to prepare presentations and distribute informational materials to improve awareness of housing needs, issues and available housing programs. (g) Distribute materials to neighborhood groups, homeowner associations, religious institutions, businesses, and other interested groups (Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, etc.) in the Tiburon area.
The Town launched its updated website in 2015. It contains a link to the Housing Authority. Housing-related information and handouts are available at Town Hall. No additional progress was made on items in this program in 2016, 2017, 2018,2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-u
Conduct Residential Building Report Inspections. The Town will continue to inspect and report on all residential units prior to resale, with the intent to maintain and upgrade the safety of housing within the town consistent with adopted Uniform Building and Housing Codes, which provide standards for safe dwelling units. In addition to the health and safety concerns, the residential building report discloses the authorized use, occupancy and zoning of the property and an itemization of deficiencies in the dwelling unit.
Ongoing. The Town continues to conduct such inspections and reports as part of the housing unit resale process. The Town conducted approximately 175 resale inspections in 2022.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-w
Use of Rental Assistance Programs. Continue to publicize and participate in rental assistance programs such as Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, the Housing Stability Program, and other available rental programs.
Ongoing. The Town continues to participate in these programs as part of the joint program with the County of Marin and other Marin municipalities.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-ee
Implement Second Dwelling Unit Development Standards and Permit Process. Continue to allow second dwelling units.
No secondary dwelling unit applications were received in 2015. Two (2) applications for secondary dwelling unit were received in 2016. Two (2) applications for accessory dwelling unit were received in 2017. Four (4) applications for accessory dwelling units were received and approved in 2018. In 2019, six (6) accessory dwelling unit applications were submitted and five (5) were approved. WIth the adoption of Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance to comply with State guidelines additional second units are being created
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-d
Foster Meaningful Assistance from Other Agencies. Town staff will meet and work with other public agencies and special districts (water, fire, schools, sanitary districts, etc.) to promote affordable housing through the provision of fee waivers, fee reductions, development of property, or other assistance for affordable housing projects. In addition, participate in ongoing regional planning activities related to housing and the Sustainable Communities initiative.
No progress in 2015 or 2016. In 2017, state legislation went into effect that prevents special districts from charging fees for junior accessory dwelling units and certain types of accessory dwelling units. No reportable Town actions on fees in 2018 or 2019.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-bb
Bonuses for Affordable Housing Projects Consistent with State Density Bonus Law. The Town will offer density bonuses consistent with the State Density Bonus Law.
No applications requesting state-mandated density bonuses were received in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 or 2019.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-c
Community Outreach When Implementing Housing Element Programs. Coordinate with local businesses, housing advocacy groups, neighborhood groups, and the Chamber of Commerce and participate in the Marin Consortium for Workforce Housing in building public understanding and support for workforce, special needs housing and other issues related to housing, including the community benefits of affordable housing, mixed use and pedestrian-oriented development. The Town will notify a broad representation of the community when housing programs are discussed by the Planning Commission or Town Council. Specific actions should be linked to the preparation and distribution of materials as identified in Program H-b. Specific outreach activities include: (a) Maintain the Housing Element mailing list and send public hearing notices to all interested public, non-profit agencies and affected property owners. (b) Post notices at Town Hall, the library, and the post office. (c) Publish notices in the local newspaper. (d) Post information on the Town’s website. (e) Conduct outreach (workshops, neighborhood meetings) to the community as Housing Element programs are implemented. (f) Provide an informational guide to homeowners explaining the benefits, “best practices” and procedures for adding or legalizing a secondary dwelling unit.
No housing programs or substantial projects were considered by the Town in 2015. In 2019, revisions to the Town's ADU/JADU Ordinance were drafted to be consistent with State law. These amendments were reviewed by the Planning Commission in late 2019 and adoption by the Town Council in early 2020. No public workshops were held in 2022.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-i
Redevelopment Agency (Town of Tiburon as Successor Agency). In conjunction with the Marin Housing Authority, use remaining housing set-aside funds to meet existing affordable housing obligations and, once those are met, expend the funds solely for the provision of affordable housing in Tiburon consistent with the Tiburon General Plan.
Town staff communicates at least annually with Housing Authority staff regarding potential affordable housing projects and the continuing availability of set-aside funds for this purpose.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-r
Provide Town Employee Housing Assistance. Identify opportunities for local government employees (especially public safety personnel) to find housing locally through such efforts as construction of workforce housing at public facilities or parking lots or subsidizing mortgages or rents.
The Town aquired an additional Point Tiburon Marsh condominium unit in 2019, bringing the total number of units owned by the Town to eight (8). The Town makes these condo units available to Town employees who qualify. Seven of the eight units are currently occupied by Town of Tiburon employees.
Ongoing
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-z
Work with Non-Profits and Property Owners on Housing Opportunity Sites. Work with Non-Profits and Property Owners on Housing Opportunity Sites. Encourage cooperative and joint ventures between owners, developers and non-profit groups in the provision of below market rate housing. Work with non-profits and property owners to seek opportunities for an affordable housing development on one of the key housing opportunity sites. Undertake the following actions to encourage development of multi-family, affordable housing: (a) Meet with non-profit housing developers (EAH, MHA, others) and property owners to identify housing development opportunities, issues and needs during 2015. (b) Select the most viable site during 2015. (c) Undertake community outreach in coordination with the potential developer and property owner during 2015. (d) Complete site planning studies, continued community outreach, and regulatory approvals in coordination with the development application. (e) Facilitate development through regulatory incentives, reducing or waiving fees, fast track processing, and assistance in development review. (f) Develop ongoing and annual outreach and coordination with non-profit housing developers and affordable housing advocates to assist in the development of housing for extremely low-income households. (g) Facilitate development of housing for extremely low-income households by allowing housing as a use by-right as part of the “Affordable Housing Overlay Zone.” (h) Review funding options as part of the annual Housing Element review and apply for funding or support funding applications as opportunities are available, and will undertake other actions (such as modifications to parking requirements and granting concessions and incentives) to assist in the development of housing for extremely low income households.
Zoning amendments were adopted in 2015 to designate new affordable housing opportunity sites, reduce the percentage of affordable units required, and allow housing by right in such zones. No affordable housing projects were constructed in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,2020,2021,or 2021, although Town staff continued to review and encourage conceptual proposals for a mixed use affordable project on the 1600 Tiburon Boulevard affordable housing overlay site. See also Program H-l.
Encourage development of one or more housing opportunity sites. Take specific actions by 2015 and development of housing site or sites by 2022.
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
2022
H-gg
Jobs/Housing Fee. Adopt a Jobs/Housing Linkage Fee Ordinance that includes the following or similar exaction requirements: (a) Exaction requirements for dwelling units and/or in-lieu fees should be set according to empirically based evidence and must comply with all other legal tests. (b) The inclusion of affordable housing units within developments of hotels, offices, or other commercial buildings if feasible (options may include housing on-site, off-site, subsidizing mortgages or rents, or paying an in-lieu fee for housing production), or (c) Payment into the Housing Fund of in-lieu fees based on a dollar amount per square foot of office, commercial, and industrial building development. (d) In-lieu fees would be waived in projects containing significant affordable housing components.
No progress in 2015 or 2016. No reportable action in 2017, 2018 or 2019. As significant jobs creation projects in Tiburon are highly unusual, any such ordinance would rarely if ever be utilized. On those several sites in the Downtown area where the Town has placed an affordable housing overlay zone, such an ordinance could actually be counterproductive.
2017
5th cycle, 2013 to 2022
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