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2013 Housing Element Annual Progress Report March 4,2014 Page 2 of 2 e The City conducted a comprehensive nexus study to review and potentially update the City's Lower Income Housing Fee.The study was completed and the consultant presented the Lower Income Housing Fee Study to the City Council and Housing Commission at a joint workshop in October 2013, at which time the Council and Commission voted to maintain the current Lower Income Housing Fees. In addition to considering the true cost of providing affordable housing,the study reviewed the impact of recent court rulings on inclusionary zoning ordinances (e.g., Palmer, Costa-Hawkins). e Amendments to the zoning regulations were approved to achieve compliance with state laws regarding emergency homeless shelters and supportive and transitional housing, agricultural employee housing, and requests for reasonable accommodation for the disabled. • An amendment to the zoning regulations was approved to revise the City's second unit ordinance to enable construction of second unit above garages which would allow for greater flexibility for accommodating second units. e An amendment to the zoning regulations was approved to adopt a Density Bonus ordinance consistent with the State law. o Staff outreach in support of affordable housing included promotion of the City's affordable housing incentives, meetings with several nonprofit developers regarding potential projects, and preparation for a workshop for nonprofit developers held in February 2013.