Housing Element Update (2021 to 2029) - Past Events

Housing Element Implementation

March 29, 2024 - Adaptive Reuse Ordinance Introductory Workshop

As part of the implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, City Planning hosted a workshop to introduce the development of a new adaptive reuse ordinance to assess how the City can repurpose existing commercial buildings into residential uses. 

Presentation
Recording

October 30, 2023 - Virtual Town Hall Presentation on AB 1287 

A Virtual Town Hall was held to receive recent updates to the City’s Affordable Housing Production Program (AHPP) and how it relates to AB 1287, new amendments to the State Density Bonus Law. The goal was to help participants gain a better understanding of the affordable requirements for housing projects and how that provides them with additional development opportunity in compliance with State law

PowerPoint Presentation
Workshop Recording

November 8, 2023 - In Person Town Hall Presentation on AB 1287

An In-Person Town Hall was held to receive recent updates to the City’s Affordable Housing Production Program (AHPP) and how it relates to AB 1287, new amendments to the State Density Bonus Law. 
PowerPoint Presentation
Workshop Recording

March 21, 2023 - City Council Hearing to Adopt Amendments to Implement the Housing Element

City Council held a final hearing to adopt amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan, the Bergamot Area Plan, the Downtown Community Plan, and the City of Santa Monica Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 9.01 to 9.52, to implement the first phase of programs, consistent with the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

Staff Report
Recording

February 1, 2023 - Planning Commission Hearing to Adopt Amendments to Implement the Housing Element

Planning Commission held a final hearing to recommend for adoption amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan, the Bergamot Area Plan, the Downtown Community Plan, and the City of Santa Monica Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 9.01 to 9.52, to implement the first phase of programs, consistent with the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

Staff Report
Recording

January 18, 2023 - Planning Commission Study Session to Implement the Housing Element #1
Planning Commission held a study session to review proposed amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan, the Bergamot Area Plan, the Downtown Community Plan, and the City of Santa Monica Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 9.01 to 9.52, to implement the first phase of programs, consistent with the 6th Cycle Housing Element. 

Staff Report
Recording

August 22, 2022 - Workshop: Objective Design Standards

The City of Santa Monica received funding from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) through the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grant program to help accelerate housing production as part of the solution to address the State's housing crisis. The project will evaluate the City's policies and development standards with a focus on improving the Bergamot Area Plan area, and develop objective design/development standards in coordination with the 6th Cycle Housing Element Implementation. As part of the initial phase of the project, the City hosted a virtual workshop to inform community members and stakeholders about the project. The workshop took place on Monday, August 22nd. A recording of the workshop, along with presentation materials, can be found below:

August 22 Workshop Recording
Q&A
Presentation