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Focusing Our Vision Application Guidelines for Priority Development Area Designation transit agency or county congestion management agency may be the lead applicant. The lead transit agency or congestion management agency will need to contact regional agency staff for approval, and a resolution from each participating jurisdiction will still be required as part of the application. Applicants must demonstrate that an area proposed for designation as a priority development area meets all of the following criteria: The area is within an existing community. The area is near existing or planned fixed transit (or served by comparable bus service). The area is planned or is planning for more housing. III. Designation Criteria Definitions The following definitions are intended to clarify the designation criteria. Area -means the planning area being proposed for designation as a priority development area under the FOCUS program. Since the program seeks to support area planning, the recommended area size is 100 acres, which is approximately a''/a mile radius. ^ A planned area is part of an existing plan that is more specific than a general plan, such as a specific plan or an area plan. ^ A potential area may be envisioned as a potential planning area that is not currently identified in a plan or may be part of an existing plan that needs changes. Existing Community -means that the area is within an existing urbanized area, lies within an urban growth boundary or limit line if one is established, and has existing or planned infrastructure to support development that will provide or connect to a range of services and amenities that meet the daily needs of residents making non motorized modes of transportation an option. Housine -means the area has plans for a significant increase in housing units, including affordable units, which can also be a part of a mixed use development that provides other daily services, maximizes alternative modes of travel, and makes appropriate land use connections. Near Transit -means that the area is typically a half mile from rail stations and ferry terminals, high frequency bus or bus rapid transit corridors. IV. Application Review Process The application review process involves four steps. First, upon receipt, applications will be reviewed by staff. The review will check for completeness and eligibility. Second, applications will be categorized by the planning status for the area's development vision. Third, a broad based committee will evaluate applications and provide comments. Lastly, areas that meet the designation criteria will be recommended as priority development areas to ABAG's General Assembly for regional adoption. Regional April 2007 Page 3 of 4