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• The report notes a number of existing zoning provisions that will need to be updated to comply with state law or otherwise reduce impediments to certain types of housing. These include PMC amendments to allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers where residential is allowed (AB 101), to allow qualifying supportive housing by -right where residential is allowed (AB 2162), increase density bonus up to 50 percent (AB 2345), etc. Non-governmental Constraints • Economic conditions in Pleasanton reflect a competitive housing market for both for -sale and rental housing. • Pleasanton is generally built out so future housing development will be constrained by existing development or require the demolition of existing structures, improvements, and uses. The lack of available vacant land may constrain housing production due to the increased costs associated with redevelopment. Appendix D - Existing Programs Evaluation and Review The Existing Programs Evaluation and Review provides the implementation status of the current Housing Element programs. The main purpose is to evaluate which programs were successful and should be continued, and which programs were ineffective and should be eliminated or modified. As a related item, the Housing Element will include a comprehensive review of existing policies and programs to determine if there are any gaps to be addressed, or programs that could be considered for inclusion in the Housing Element to better meet community housing goals. Many of the current Housing Element programs reflect ongoing City efforts or represent projects or initiatives that have been successfully completed or implemented. These programs have facilitated affordable housing during the planning period, such as Kottinger Gardens (185 units for lower income elderly) and Sunflower Hill (31 units affordable to adults with developmental disabilities). The City has also removed governmental constraints through various municipal code amendments, including an updated Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance, allowances for supportive and transitional housing, and modifications to the Growth Management Program. As a result, most programs are recommended to be continued, although some are recommended to be updated to reflect changes since the last Housing Element adoption or merged with other programs to reduce overlap. Recommended program modifications include integrating changes to reflect state law updates (e.g., no net loss (SB 166), Housing Crisis Act (SB 330), supportive housing (AB2162), emergency shelters/low barrier navigation centers (AB 101), etc.) and providing more specificity in terms of City actions. Modifications are also recommended based on the Housing Needs Assessment (Appendix A), Housing Constraints Analysis (Appendix C), and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing analysis (Appendix F). Programs that can be effectively addressed through other existing or modified programs are recommended to be deleted. Page 7 of 13