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Section 1: Site Size and Infill Criteria The criteria in this section have been updated to incorporate new parameters assigned in state law for the suitability of sites for higher -density housing (minimum of 0.5 acres and maximum of 10 acres); to provide a more precise definition of "infill" development in alignment with state law; and to reflect the availability of both wet infrastructure (water and sewer) as well as dry infrastructure (electricity, telecommunications), which is also a requirement of state law. Section 2: Proximity to Modes of Transportation The criteria carry forward parameters included in the prior Housing Element, including proximity to BART or transit stops with frequent headways; proximity to bicycle facilities, and convenient freeway access. Note that at this early stage it is not possible to assess intersection -specific traffic impacts from development of particular sites; however, this will be evaluated in parallel with the CEQA review, as part of the consultant scope of work. Section 3: Proximity to Services and Amenities The majority of criteria in this section have been carried over from the prior Housing Element; they reflect both the general planning principle that residential uses should be convenient to schools, parks, and other amenities, and also respond to criteria in the TCAC program that prioritize proximity to these sorts of community amenities in its scoring for affordable housing funding. An additional criterion has been included to reference proximity to high schools; as well as another that responds to concerns raised by City officials and community members, to evaluate whether the site would contribute new demand to schools with existing or projected capacity issues. Section 4: Environmental Impacts/Hazards Criteria in this section reflect key categories of natural hazard, and of potential exposure to negative environmental elements such as noise, air pollution, or odors.4 . Section 5: Impacts on Sensitive Resources This section carries forward previously -included criteria, with some modified wording for clarity. Section 6: Height and Mass Compatibility Consistency and compatibility with neighboring residential uses is the focus of criteria in this section. Minor changes are proposed to clarify the comparison of a future housing project FAR with surrounding development would be based on the average height and 4 Criteria related to proximity to the 230 W line and to wireless facilities have been removed, since other regulations would address any legitimate public health considerations around placement of residential uses in proximity to these facilities, and thus may be viewed as unduly restrictive by the State. Page 6 of 12