(2.6) 2035 LQ General Plan (1) - Chapter II (11.19.13) - HOUSING - Superseded
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HOUSING
PURPOSE
The
Housing
Element
of
the
La
Quinta
General
Plan
establishes
the
City’s
policy
relative
to
the
maintenance
and
development
of
housing
to
meet
the
needs
of
existing
and
future
residents.
Jurisdictions
within
the
Southern
California
Association
of
Governments
(SCAG)
region
must
complete
the
statutory
housing
element
update
for
a
planning
period
that
extends
from
2014
to
2021.
The
2014
Regional
Housing
Needs
Assessment
(RHNA)
proposes
that
La
Quinta
provide
the
regulatory
framework
to
facilitate
the
development
of
new
housing
units
potentially
affordable
to
a
range
of
income
levels.
The
City’s
RHNA
is
364
units
for
the
2014–2021
planning
period.
The
RHNA
includes
housing
planning
goals
for
very
low,
low,
moderate,
and
above
moderate
income
households.
The
City’s
RHNA
by
affordability
level
is
91
units
of
housing
affordable
to
very
low
income
households,
61
affordable
for
low
income
households,
66
affordable
for
moderate
income
households,
and
146
above
moderate
income
units.
The
housing
element
demonstrates
the
land
resources,
financial
resources,
market
trends,
and
governmental
efforts
that
have
the
potential
to
facilitate
and
encourage
housing
development
and
rehabilitation
to
meet
the
RHNA.
Setting
The
City
of
La
Quinta
is
one
of
nine
cities
in
the
Coachella
Valley.
A
world-‐renowned
vacation
destination,
La
Quinta’s
population
varies
by
season.
La
Quinta’s
permanent
population
is
estimated
at
37,467
persons
in
2010.
The
seasonal
population
exceeds
10,000,
increasing
the
City’s
population
by
27%
during
winter
months.
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La
Quinta
households
are
generally
wealthier
than
other
areas
of
Riverside
County.
The
median
household
income
of
La
Quinta
for
2007-‐
2011
was
$67,444,
significantly
higher
than
the
Riverside
County
median
household
income
of
$65,000.
This
income
trend
is
related
to
the
types
of
new
housing
available
in
La
Quinta.
La
Quinta
is
home
to
many
master
planned
communities.
Although
the
number
of
multifamily
units
in
the
City
more
than
doubled
from
2000
to
2010,
multifamily
units
continue
to
represent
less
than
8
percent
of
the
total
housing
stock.
The
downturn
of
the
housing
market
has
resulted
in
greater
affordability
in
La
Quinta.
Much
like
other
communities
in
the
Coachella
Valley,
since
2006
the
City’s
housing
stock
has
provided
a
wide
range
of
pricing
options
due
to
an
oversupply
of
housing
and
foreclosures.
Housing
Resources
California
housing
element
law
allows
local
governments
to
obtain
credit
toward
its
RHNA
housing
goals
in
three
ways:
constructed
and
approved
units,
vacant
and
underutilized
land,
and
the
preservation
of
existing
affordable
housing.
With
the
economic
downturn,
moderate
income
households
have
access
to
affordable
rental
and
for
sale
units.
The
Very
Low
and
Low
income
household,
however,
will
continue
to
require
subsidized
affordable
housing.
Housing
Plan
The
housing
element
sets
forth
a
comprehensive
housing
plan
consisting
of
goals,
policies,
and
programs
to
address
existing
and
projected
housing
needs.
The
detailed
programs
provided
are
designed
to
identify
sites
to
exceed
the
RHNA,
assist
the
development
of
affordable
housing,
remove
governmental
constraints
to
housing,
preserve
the
existing
housing
stock,
provide
equal
housing
opportunities,
and
promote
energy
and
water
conservation
in
residential
uses.
Quantified
Objectives
The
goals,
policies,
and
programs
will
guide
housing-‐related
decision
making
and
facilitate
attainment
of
the
2014–2021
RHNA
housing
targets.
As
shown
in
Table
II-‐19,
constructed
units
and
approved
units
make
up
the
bulk
of
new
construction
counted
toward
the
RHNA.
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Each
jurisdiction
must
establish
quantified
objectives
by
income
category
to
prepare
to
meet
or
exceed
the
RHNA
for
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
The
City
of
La
Quinta’s
quantified
objectives
are
based
on
constructed
and
approved
units
and
land
resources
for
new
housing
and
programs
created
to
address
other
existing
and
projected
housing
needs.
Achieving
the
City
of
La
Quinta’s
quantified
objectives
will
rely
on
third
party
financing,
since
the
elimination
of
redevelopment
by
the
State
has
removed
the
City’s
single
most
important
funding
source.
However,
as
evidenced
by
the
approved
projects
planned
for
construction
in
2014,
the
City
and
developers
of
affordable
housing
projects
have
secured
funding
sufficient
to
exceed
the
City’s
very
low
and
low
income
RHNA
allocation.
Please
see
the
Housing
Resources
section.
Table
II-‐19
Quantified
Objectives
2014–2021
Type
of
Housing
Very
Low
Low
Moderate
Above
Moderate
Total
New
Construction
New
Units
91
61
66
146
364
Rehabilitation/Conservation
Residential
Rehabilitation
10
10
0
0
20
Conservation
(Seasons
Senior
Apartments,
at
risk
2024)
45
46
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose
The
Housing
Element
of
the
La
Quinta
Plan
establishes
the
City’s
policy
relative
to
the
maintenance
and
development
of
housing
to
meet
the
needs
of
existing
and
future
residents.
These
policies
will
guide
City
decision
making
and
set
forth
a
housing
action
program
through
2021.
These
commitments
are
an
expression
of
the
desire
of
the
City
of
La
Quinta
to
facilitate
adequate
housing
for
every
La
Quinta
resident.
The
City’s
housing
policy
is
in
line
with
the
statewide
housing
goal
of
“attainment
of
decent
housing
and
a
suitable
living
environment
for
every
California
Family.”
The
purpose
of
the
Element
is
to
establish
official
policy
which:
v Identifies
existing
and
projected
housing
needs,
and
inventories
resources
and
constraints
that
are
relevant
to
meeting
these
needs.
The
assessment
and
inventory
include:
Community
Profile
Housing
Profile
Land
Resource
Inventory
Governmental
and
Nongovernmental
Constraints
Analysis
Analysis
of
Special
Needs
Housing
Identification
of
Assisted
Units
“At
Risk”
of
Conversion
v Identifies
the
community’s
goals,
objectives,
and
policies
relative
to
the
preservation,
improvement,
and
development
of
housing.
v Sets
forth
a
schedule
of
actions
(programs)
the
City
is
undertaking
or
intends
to
undertake
to
implement
the
policies
and
achieve
the
goals
and
objectives
of
the
Housing.
The
Housing
Element
has
been
designed
to
address
key
housing
issues
in
the
City.
These
issues
include
appropriate
housing
types
to
meet
the
needs
of
all
segments
of
the
community
while
maintaining
a
low
density
character,
provision
of
affordable
housing
for
special
needs
groups
in
the
community,
and
the
maintenance
of
the
existing
housing
stock.
Consistency
with
State
Planning
Law
California
Government
Code
requires
that
every
City
and
County
prepare
a
Housing
Element
as
part
of
its
General
Plan.
In
addition,
State
law
contains
specific
requirements
for
the
preparation
and
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content
of
Housing
Elements.
Sections
65580
to
65589.8
of
the
California
Government
Code
contain
the
legislative
mandate
for
the
housing
element.
State
law
requires
that
the
City’s
Housing
Element
consist
of
“identification
and
analysis
of
existing
and
projected
housing
needs
and
a
statement
of
goals,
policies,
quantified
objectives,
financial
resources,
and
scheduled
programs
for
the
preservation,
improvement
and
development
of
housing.”
Since
the
last
planning
period,
Government
Code
Section
65583
was
amended
by
Senate
Bill
812,
requiring
the
Housing
Element
to
include
identification
and
analysis
of
special
housing
needs
for
individuals
with
developmental
disabilities
within
the
City.
State
law
also
requires
that
the
City
evaluate
its
housing
element
approximately
every
eight
years
to
determine
its
effectiveness
in
achieving
City
and
statewide
housing
goals
and
objectives,
and
to
adopt
an
updated
Element
that
reflects
the
results
of
this
evaluation.
State
law
is
very
specific
on
the
content
of
the
Housing
Element
and
makes
it
clear
that
the
provision
of
affordable
housing
is
the
responsibility
of
all
local
governments.
The
City
is
expected
to
contribute
toward
regional
housing
needs
and
to
contribute
to
the
attainment
of
state
housing
goals.
General
Plan
Consistency
The
goals,
policies,
standards
and
proposals
within
this
element
relate
directly
to
and
are
consistent
with
all
other
elements.
The
City’s
Housing
Element
identifies
programs
and
resources
required
for
the
preservation,
improvement,
and
development
of
housing
to
meet
the
existing
and
projected
needs
of
its
population.
The
Housing
Element
is
affected
by
development
policies
contained
in
the
Land
Use
Element,
which
establishes
the
locations,
types,
intensity,
and
distribution
of
land
uses
throughout
the
City
and
defines
the
buildout
land
use
scenario.
In
designating
total
acreage
density
of
residential
development,
the
Land
Use
Element
places
an
upper
limit
on
the
number
and
types
of
housing
units
constructed
in
the
City.
The
acreage
designated
for
a
range
of
commercial
and
office
uses
creates
employment
opportunities
for
various
income
groups.
The
presence
and
potential
for
jobs
affects
the
current
and
future
demand
for
housing
at
the
various
income
levels
in
the
City.
In
addition,
the
General
Plan
Land
Use
Element
has
been
updated
in
accordance
with
Senate
Bill
244.
There
are
no
disadvantaged
unincorporated
communities
in
the
City’s
Sphere
of
Influence.
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The
Circulation
Element
also
affects
the
implementation
of
the
Housing
Element.
The
Circulation
Element
establishes
policies
for
providing
essential
streets
and
roadways
to
all
housing
that
is
developed.
The
policies
that
are
contained
in
the
other
elements
of
the
General
Plan
affect
the
quality
of
life
of
the
citizens
of
the
City
through
the
control
of
the
amount
and
variety
of
open
space
and
recreation
areas,
acceptable
noise
levels
in
residential
areas,
and
programs
to
provide
for
the
safety
of
the
residents.
The
Housing
Element
utilizes
the
most
current
data
available.
It
includes
1990,
2000
and
2010
Census
data,
American
Community
Survey
data,
2013
California
Department
of
Finance
(DOF)
data,
2009
Comprehensive
Housing
Affordability
Strategy
data,
field
surveys
for
housing
conditions,
data
generated
from
the
2013
General
Plan
Update,
and
2012
SCAG
Housing
needs
data,
and
is
consistent
with
existing
and
projected
population,
employment,
and
housing
figures
presented
by
county,
state,
and
national
agencies.
Scope
and
Content
This
Housing
Element
updates
the
Housing
Element
adopted
by
the
City
in
August
of
2011.
The
Housing
Element
is
organized
in
the
following
manner:
v Introduction:
A
statement
of
the
purpose
of
the
Housing
Element
and
statutory
requirements,
a
statement
of
the
relationship
between
the
Housing
Element
and
other
General
Plan
elements,
the
scope,
content
and
organization
of
the
Element,
and
a
summary
of
the
public
participation
process.
v Evaluation
of
Past
Element:
A
summary
of
the
achievements
and
an
evaluation
of
the
effectiveness
of
the
past
Housing
Element.
v Housing
Vision
Statement:
A
statement
describing
the
future
vision
of
housing
in
La
Quinta
as
developed
by
the
citizens
and
elected
officials
of
the
City.
The
policies
in
the
Housing
Element
are
designed
to
bring
this
vision
to
fruition.
v Community
Profile
and
Housing
Profile:
A
discussion
of
the
characteristics
of
the
population,
households,
and
housing
stock
in
La
Quinta,
including
growth
and
affordability
trends.
v Housing
Needs:
An
analysis
of
groups
in
the
City
that
may
have
special
housing
needs,
the
implications
of
the
affordability
of
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housing
stock
in
relation
to
household
income,
and
projected
housing
needs.
v Housing
Constraints:
A
discussion
of
governmental
and
nongovernmental
constraints
to
the
development
of
housing
and
opportunities
for
energy
conservation
in
residential
planning,
design,
construction,
and
rehabilitation.
v Housing
Resources:
An
inventory
of
constructed
and
approved
units,
land
available
for
residential
development,
and
underutilized
sites
available
for
residential
redevelopment,
and
an
analysis
of
the
ability
of
these
projects
and
sites
to
meet
the
Regional
Housing
Needs
Assessment
(RHNA).
v Preservation
of
At
Risk
Units:
A
description
of
any
assisted,
affordable
multifamily
units
that
are
eligible
to
convert
to
market
rate
within
10
years
of
the
planning
period.
v Goals,
Policies,
and
Programs:
A
description
of
housing
goals,
policies,
and
programs
responsive
to
the
City’s
current
and
projected
housing
needs.
Also
included
is
a
summary
of
the
City’s
quantified
objectives
for
new
residential
construction,
rehabilitation,
and
financial
assistance
during
the
planning
period.
EFFECTIVENESS
OF
THE
2006-‐2013
HOUSING
ELEMENT
To
develop
appropriate
programs
to
address
the
housing
issues
identified
in
this
Housing
Element
Update,
the
City
of
La
Quinta
has
reviewed
the
effectiveness
of
the
housing
programs
adopted
in
the
2006-‐2013
Housing
Element.
The
State
of
California
requires
an
assessment
of
the
previous
housing
program
to
identify
areas
of
accomplishment
as
well
as
areas
in
which
improvement
could
occur
following
the
implementation
of
new
or
modified
programs.
The
following
section
reviews
the
progress
in
implementation
of
the
programs,
the
effectiveness
of
the
Element,
and
the
continued
appropriateness
of
the
identified
programs.
Analysis
of
the
past
element
is
quantified
where
such
information
is
available.
The
results
of
the
analysis
provided
the
basis
for
developing
the
comprehensive
housing
strategy
for
the
planning
period
in
progress.
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Program
Evaluation
Adequate
Sites
for
Housing
v Policy
H-‐1.1
Identify
adequate
sites
to
accommodate
a
range
of
product
types,
densities,
and
prices
to
address
the
housing
needs
of
all
household
types,
lifestyles,
and
income
levels.
Program
H-‐1.1.a:
General
Plan
Update.
The
City’s
General
Plan
is
proposed
to
be
updated
during
the
planning
period,
beginning
in
late
2009.
The
update
process
provides
an
ideal
opportunity
to
investigate
potential
land
and
policy
resources
for
new
housing
construction.
§ Objective:
Explore
new
opportunities
for
housing
affordable
to
a
range
of
incomes
through
modified
or
new
land
uses
and
overlay
districts.
§ Timing:
Anticipated
adoption
Fall
2011
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
City’s
General
Plan
was
adopted
in
February
of
2013.
It
includes
a
Livable
Community
Element,
which
details
principles
such
as
mixed
use
development,
redevelopment
of
existing
projects
to
connect
residential
and
commercial
projects
for
pedestrians
and
bicyclists,
and
improving
energy
efficiency
through
design.
This
program
was
successfully
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐1.2
Focus
housing
growth
within
existing
City
boundaries
until
it
is
necessary
to
pursue
annexation
or
development
in
planning
areas
for
affordable
housing.
Program
H-‐1.2.a:
Available
Land
for
Housing.
While
the
development
capacity
of
land
identified
in
the
vacant
and
underutilized
land
inventory
has
the
potential
to
meet
RHNA
under
current
zoning
designations,
upzoning
key
sites
will
increase
capacity
and
may
facilitate
the
development
of
housing
affordable
to
a
range
of
incomes.
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§ Objective:
Increase
the
capacity
for
housing
on
vacant
and
underutilized
sites
by
rezoning
particular
sites
as
discussed
in
Section
7.0.
§ Timing:
July
1,
2012
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
City
has
completed
the
rezoning
of
several
sites
and
applied
an
Affordable
Housing
Overlay
(AHO)
to
commercial
lands
to
increase
capacity
and
facilitate
to
the
development
of
affordable
housing
(Ordinance
Nos.
512,
513
and
514,
adopted
June
4,
2013).
The
following
table
provides
a
list
of
rezoned
APN’s,
the
previous
designation,
and
current
designation.
It
should
be
noted
that
all
commercial
lands
and
several
residential
sites
have
an
AHO
designation.
This
program
was
successfully
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
City
of
La
Quinta
Rezoning
of
Vacant/Underutilized
Sites
APN
Previous
Zoning
Current
Zoning
VACANT
LAND
INVENTORY
766-‐070-‐004
LDR/RL
MDR/RM
646-‐070-‐016
MHDR/RMH
MHDR/RMH,
AHO
777-‐030-‐017
NC/CN
NC/CN,
AHO
643-‐200-‐007
CC/CC
CC/CC,
AHO
600-‐390-‐024
RC&CP/CR&CP
RC&CP/CR&CP,
AHO
643-‐080-‐049
RC/CR
RC/CR,
AHO
643-‐020-‐032
RC/CR
RC/CR,
AHO
643-‐020-‐025
RC/CR
RC/CR,
AHO
600-‐340-‐048
RC/CR
RC/CR,
AHO
UNDERUTILIZED
LAND
INVENTORY
609-‐051-‐002
LDR/RL
MDR/RM,
AHO
609-‐052-‐002
LDR/RL
MDR/RM,
AHO
770-‐040-‐012
MDR/RM
MDR/RM,
AHO
777-‐030-‐007
VLDR/RL
MDR/RM
600-‐030-‐001
through
600-‐030-‐010
MDR/RM
MHDR/RMH,
AHO
777-‐010-‐001
NC/CN
NC/CN,
AHO
773-‐370-‐027
VC/VC
VC/VC,
AHO
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
Community
Development
Department
Table
C-‐1:
Draft
Vacant
Land
Inventory,
City
of
La
Quinta
Housing
Element
Table
C-‐2:
Draft
Underutilized
Land
Inventory,
City
of
La
Quinta
Housing
Element
HOUSING
II-‐204
Program
H-‐1.2.b:
Small
Lot
Subdivision
Ordinance.
Smaller
homes
on
smaller
lots
create
potential
for
market-‐
driven
affordable
housing
to
be
developed
in
La
Quinta,
and
is
an
appropriate
form
of
housing
for
first-‐time
homebuyers,
small
households,
and
seniors.
The
ordinance
would
create
additional
housing
potential
on
small
infill
sites.
Such
an
ordinance
would
include
consideration
for
incentivizing
small
lot
developments
such
as
fee
reductions,
flexible
development
standards,
allowances
for
small-‐lot,
market-‐rate
projects
to
utilize
parking
and
other
development-‐related
density
bonus
incentives
usually
reserved
for
affordable
projects,
and
expediting
review
of
small-‐lot
subdivision
maps.
§ smaller
lots
than
currently
permitted
to
facilitate
the
creation
of
small
single-‐family
detached
and
attached
homes.
§ Timing:
July
1,
2012
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
City
considered
the
inclusion
of
a
small
lot
subdivision
ordinance
as
part
of
the
zoning
update
undertaken
for
program
H-‐1.2.a.
The
evaluation
considered
the
historical
development
pattern
in
the
City,
and
the
tools
already
available
to
the
development
community
to
facilitate
smaller
lots.
It
was
determined
that
existing
small
lots
in
the
Village
and
Cove
have
not
developed
because
of
their
size,
and
have
on
the
contrary
been
consolidated
to
create
larger,
more
useable
lots.
Further,
the
development
community
has
very
effectively
used
Specific
Plans
to
achieve
the
same
results
as
a
small
lot
ordinance.
Therefore,
the
City
did
not
include
such
an
ordinance
in
the
update
completed
in
2013.
The
program
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐1.3
Direct
new
housing
development
to
viable
areas
where
essential
public
facilities
can
be
provided
and
employment
opportunities,
educational
facilities,
and
commercial
support
are
available.
Evaluation:
The
City
continued
to
look
at
projects
for
affordable
housing
on
infill
sites
and
in
areas
where
transit
and
employment
were
readily
available.
The
Vista
Dunes
project,
built
during
the
2006-‐2013
planning
period,
is
located
on
a
major
arterial,
close
to
schools,
transit
and
employment,
and
provides
80
affordable
housing
units.
Both
the
Washington
Street
Apartments
and
Coral
Mountain
Apartments
are
HOUSING
II-‐205
planned
for
such
sites.
This
policy
was
successful
and
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐1.4
Support
the
construction
of
new
affordable
housing
by
rezoning,
where
appropriate
and
desirable,
to
permit
higher
density
residential
development.
Evaluation:
See
evaluation
of
Program
H-‐1.2.a.
This
policy
was
successfully
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐1.5
Pursue
land
banking
opportunities
for
housing
that
exceeds
the
2006–
2014
RHNA.
Program
H-‐1.5.a:
Land
Banking.
The
recent
downturn
in
the
market
reduces
competition
for
purchasing
vacant
and
underutilized
residential
sites.
Land
costs
are
a
critical
concern
for
the
affordable
housing
development
community.
By
purchasing
land
as
it
becomes
available,
the
Redevelopment
Agency
will
be
able
to
provide
sites
at
low
or
no
cost
to
the
developer
for
the
purpose
of
subsidizing
development
to
meet
the
RHNA.
For
example,
the
Agency
sold
a
15-‐acre
site
to
Coachella
Valley
Housing
Coalition
for
$1
to
develop
Wolff
Waters
Place,
a
project
providing
218
affordable
units
completed
in
2009.
The
City
will
continue
to
acquire
and
consolidate
parcels
associated
with
Site
U8,
in
particular
related
to
continuing
discussions
with
the
owners
of
the
existing
10.3
acre
trailer
park.
§ Objective:
Utilize
Agency
funds
for
the
purchase
of
sites
to
meet
the
RHNA.
§ Timing:
2006–2014
as
determined
by
land
availability
and
the
Redevelopment
Agency
Implementation
Plan.
§ Funding
Source:
LMIHF
§ Responsible
Agency:
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
Prior
to
the
elimination
of
redevelopment
in
California,
during
the
2006-‐2013
planning
period,
the
City’s
Redevelopment
Agency
purchased
a
number
of
lots
in
the
Village,
as
well
as
properties
in
North
La
Quinta.
In
total,
the
Agency
purchased
33
acres
of
land
with
a
development
potential
of
approximately
400
units.
With
the
elimination
of
redevelopment,
however,
the
Agency
no
longer
exists,
and
those
HOUSING
II-‐206
properties
are
unlikely
to
be
developed
for
affordable
housing.
This
program
cannot
be
continued,
and
will
be
eliminated.
Program
H-‐1.5.b:
Affordable
Housing
Overlay.
While
affordable
housing
has
been
produced
at
relatively
low
densities
in
the
City,
additional
density
options
could
further
expand
the
opportunity
for
affordable
housing
projects.
Certain
areas
of
the
City
could
accommodate
additional
residential
density
without
creating
inconsistent
land
use
patterns
within
the
existing
fabric.
Additionally,
most
large-‐scale
commercial
development
in
La
Quinta
is
one-‐story
and
does
not
approach
the
maximum
allowable
height
limit.
Permitting
residential
uses
over
commercial
and
office
uses
will
increase
the
City’s
capacity
for
housing
and
encourage
vibrant,
mixed-‐use
nodes
throughout
the
City
without
increasing
existing
building
heights.
Residential
uses
from
0
to
16
units
per
acre
are
currently
permitted
in
the
VC
zone
with
a
Village
Use
Permit
and
in
the
CR
and
CP
zones
with
a
conditional
use
permit.
Higher
density
residential
development
would
provide
new
attached
housing
opportunities
for
singles,
couples,
and
small
families
that
wish
to
enjoy
La
Quinta
without
the
high
cost
associated
with
resort-‐
style
living.
An
Affordable
Housing
Overlay
(AHO)
would
permit
higher
density
development
to
occur
in
specific
parts
of
the
City
provided
the
residential
project
dedicate
at
least
25
percent
of
the
housing
for
lower
income
households.
Property
owners
would
not
be
required
to
develop
affordable
housing
on
their
sites;
however,
projects
that
do
so
would
be
permitted
to
develop
housing
at
densities
of
20–24
units
per
acre.
Moreover,
the
24
unit
per
acre
density
would
serve
as
the
base
level
for
the
application
of
a
density
bonus
under
State
law.
Projects
with
an
affordability
component
under
25%
could
be
granted
specific
density
bonus
incentives
they
may
not
otherwise
qualify
for.
Under
existing
provisions,
affordable
housing
projects
would
be
eligible
for
an
additional
35
percent
density
bonus
and
could
reach
a
maximum
of
just
over
32
units
per
acre.
Projects
developed
under
the
AHO
would
require
a
density
of
at
least
20
units
per
acre.
The
AHO
would
also
set
forth
financial
and
other
incentives
that
could
be
made
available,
such
as
land
write-‐downs,
fee
deferrals
or
reductions,
prioritization
of
available
public
funding
to
AHO
sites.
In
HOUSING
II-‐207
addition,
the
City
will
process
affordable
projects
on
AHO
sites
at
a
priority
or
‘fast
track’
level,
and
will
consider
flexible
development
standards
that
exceed
the
allowances
under
density
bonus
provisions,
given
the
appropriate
project.
The
overlay
would
be
applied
to
properties
zoned
CC,
CN,
CP,
RC,
and
VC,
as
well
as
certain
residentially-‐zoned
sites
(see
Exhibit
II-‐14).
Projects
would
also
need
to
have
a
minimum
project
size
of
1
acre,
which
would
encourage
lot
consolidation
and
maximize
the
housing
potential
of
vacant
and
underutilized
sites.
Housing
built
under
the
provisions
of
the
overlay
would
also
be
subject
to
the
development
standards
of
the
City’s
RH
(High
Density
Residential)
zone,
which
will
be
modified
to
be
consistent
with
the
AHO
and
create
adequate
development
standards
to
facilitate
densities
established
under
the
AHO
(refer
to
Program
1.7).
Projects
that
meet
these
standards
and
requirements
would
be
permitted
without
a
CUP
or
other
additional
discretionary
review,
consistent
with
GC
Section
65583.2
(h)
and
(i).
§ Objective:
Amend
the
Municipal
Code
to
create
an
Affordable
Housing
Overlay
that
permits
affordable
housing
(stand
alone,
next
to,
and/or
above
nonresidential
uses)
at
densities
of
20
to
24
units
per
acre
for
sites
one
acre
or
larger
in
size
in
the
Community
Commercial,
Commercial
Park,
Neighborhood
Commercial,
Regional
Commercial,
and
Village
Commercial
zones.
The
Overlay
shall
also
apply
specifically
to
residentially-‐zoned
sites
U1,
U2,
U3,
U8,
and
15
as
identified
in
Tables
C-‐1
and
C-‐2.
to
accommodate
at
least
50%
of
the
remaining
regional
housing
need
of
1,213
units
for
lower-‐income
households.
The
City
will
apply
RH
(High
Density
Residential)
zone
standards
to
residential
uses
in
those
commercial
zones.
City
staff
will
propose
increasing
the
maximum
height
limit
from
35
to
40
feet
to
facilitate
three-‐story
mixed-‐use
development.
Evaluate
reducing
or
eliminating
600-‐foot
buffer
for
affordable
housing
from
the
Highway
111
corridor.
Evaluate
financial
and
performance-‐
based
incentives
and
incorporate
into
the
AHO
where
appropriate.
§ Timing:
July
1,
2012
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
HOUSING
II-‐208
Evaluation:
The
City
completed
the
update
of
the
zoning
ordinance
to
include
an
Affordable
Housing
Overlay
for
designated
sites,
and
to
all
commercially
zoned
lands.
Because
of
the
elimination
of
Redevelopment,
no
financial
incentives
were
included
in
the
AHO.
The
following
9
sites
(“U”
sites
are
underutilized
and
“#”
sites
are
vacant)
are
specifically
called
out
here
to
demonstrate
that
the
City’s
site
inventory,
along
with
other
commercial
lands
to
be
subject
to
the
AHO,
will
meet
compliance
requirements
of
state
housing
law
and
provide
for
significant
excess
capacity
with
respect
to
the
City’s
RHNA.
This
program
was
successfully
completed,
and
will
not
be
extended
to
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
SITE
CURRENT
ZONING
(allowable
density)
SIZE
(Acres)
UNIT
CAPACITY
UI
RL
(4
units/ac)
4.9
98
U2
RL
(4
units/ac)
4.8
96
U3
RL
(4
units/ac)
7.5
150
U8
RM
(8
units/ac)
19.6
392
15
RMH
(12
units/ac)
14
280
5*
CP
(20
units/ac
w/program)
15.7
157
6*
CR
(20
units/ac
w/program)
11
110
A*
CR
(20
units/ac
w/program)
15.8
158
B*
CR
(20
units/ac
w/program)
17.6
176
Program
H-‐1.5.c:
Affordable
and
Mixed-‐Use
Housing
Development
Standards.
Residential
uses
at
20
to
24
units
per
acre
will
be
permitted
in
several
commercial
zones
(Program
1.5)
and
on
specific
residential
sites
following
standards
similar
to
those
established
for
the
High
Density
Residential
zone.
Higher
density
housing
and
vertically
mixed-‐use
development,
including
affordable
housing
projects,
may
benefit
from
regulations
tailored
to
this
use,
especially
with
regard
to
parking
standards.
§ Objective:
Create
development
standards
specific
to
affordable
and
mixed-‐use
housing
development.
Coordinate
with
nonprofit
and
for
profit
developers
to
assist
in
identifying
appropriate
standards
for
multifamily
and
affordable
housing.
§ Timing:
July
1,
2012
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
HOUSING
II-‐209
Evaluation:
The
zoning
ordinance
update
included
an
increase
in
density
to
20-‐24
units
per
acre
on
all
commercial
sites
and
identified
high
density
residential
sites.
Development
standards
were
included
for
these
densities
as
part
of
the
affordable
housing
overlay.
The
Mixed
Use
overlay
is
being
undertaken
in
the
second
phase
of
the
zoning
ordinance
update,
and
will
be
complete
in
the
fall
of
2013.
As
mixed
use
sites
are
not
necessary
for
the
City
to
meet
its
RHNA
requirements,
this
portion
of
the
zoning
ordinance
update
is
in
response
to
the
General
Plan
requirements,
not
the
Housing
Element
RHNA
needs.
This
program
will
be
completed
in
the
planning
period,
and
will
not
be
extended.
Program
H-‐1.5.d:
High
Density
Residential.
Encourage
future
development
or
redevelopment
of
High
Density
Residential
sites
for
multifamily
housing
by
increasing
the
maximum
density
from
16
to
24
units
per
acre.
Higher
density
housing
may
provide
additional
opportunities
for
housing
types
affordable
to
moderate
and
lower
income
households.
This
would
be
a
land
use
action
associated
with
the
City’s
2011
General
Plan
Update
process.
§ Objective:
Amend
the
Municipal
Code
to
permit
densities
up
to
24
units
per
acre
in
the
High
Density
Residential
zone.
§ Timing:
February
1,
2012
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
City’s
zoning
ordinance
has
been
amended
to
include
densities
of
20-‐24
units
on
high
density
residential
properties.
This
program
was
successfully
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐1.5.e:
Adequate
Sites
Monitoring.
To
ensure
sufficient
residential
capacity
for
units
affordable
to
lower-‐income
households,
the
City
will
develop
and
implement
an
ongoing
site
monitoring
procedure
consistent
with
State
Housing
Law.
The
procedure
shall
provide
that
where
development
approvals
on
identified
AHO
sites
result
in
a
reduction
of
potential
affordable
units
below
the
total
residential
capacity
assumed
in
Tables
C-‐1
and
C-‐2
(e.g.
Site
15
in
Table
C-‐1
is
developed
below
its
projected
density),
the
City
will
identify
and
analyze
additional
AHO
sites
to
accommodate
the
shortfall
of
capacity
remaining
within
the
AHO.
As
the
AHO
will
apply
to
all
commercially
zoned
sites
within
the
CC,
CN,
CP,
RC,
VC
zones,
the
City
may
need
to
incorporate
additional
HOUSING
II-‐210
commercially
zoned
sites
as
part
of
the
housing
element
inventory
if
any
of
the
previously
identified
and
analyzed
AHO
sites
develop
below
their
identified
capacity.
The
City
will
report
on
the
status
and
implementation
of
the
AHO
including
development
occurring
on
identified
sites
to
determine
whether
Program
incentives
are
providing
the
necessary
catalyst
to
ensure
that
development
is
occurring
consistent
with
the
buildout
projections
described
in
Tables
C-‐1
and
C-‐2.
As
necessary,
the
City
will
revise
this
program
to
ensure
the
AHO
remains
a
realistic
and
viable
development
strategy
to
accommodate
the
City’s
remaining
regional
need
for
lower-‐income
households
throughout
the
planning
period.
§ Objective:
Develop
and
implement
an
Affordable
Housing
Overlay
site
monitoring
procedure.
§ Timing:
July
1,
2011
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
elimination
of
redevelopment
and
economic
conditions
resulted
in
only
limited
development
in
the
City
after
the
adoption
of
the
AHO.
The
affordable
housing
projects
currently
under
development
for
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period
did
not
require
the
use
of
the
AHO.
Further,
the
AHO
is
only
applicable
to
one
site
in
the
land
inventory
for
the
2014-‐
2021
planning
period,
and
that
site
is
not
necessary
for
the
City
to
meet
its
RHNA.
This
program
will
therefore
be
eliminated
for
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Assist
in
the
Development
of
Affordable
Housing
v Policy
H-‐2.1
Increase
housing
choices
for
lower
and
moderate
income
households.
v Policy
H-‐2.2
Support
public,
private,
and
nonprofit
efforts
in
the
development
of
affordable
housing.
v Policy
H-‐2.3
Pursue
a
variety
of
forms
of
private,
local,
state,
and
federal
assistance
to
support
development
of
affordable
housing.
HOUSING
II-‐211
Program
H-‐2.3.a:
Housing
Acquisition
State
law
permits
jurisdictions
“buy
down”
existing
residential
projects
by
restricting
previously
above
moderate
income
units
for
lower
income
households.
The
City
may
meet
a
portion
of
its
RHNA
by
restricting
existing
projects
or
purchasing
and
deed -‐
restricting
foreclosed
homes.
§ Objective:
Purchase
a
portion
or
all
of
a
project
and
restrict
above
moderate
income
units
for
lower
income
households
§ Timing:
Complete
purchase
by
June
2014
§ Funding
Source:
LMIHF
§ Responsible
Agency:
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
The
City
has
partnered
with
a
number
of
organizations
to
develop
affordable
housing.
The
Vista
Dunes
project
was
completed
with
Core
Housing
and
Southern
California
Housing
Development
Corp.
The
Wolff
Waters
project
was
completed
with
the
Coachella
Valley
Housing
Coalition.
Coral
Mountain
Apartments
will
be
completed
with
Desert
Cities
Development.
The
City
had
an
agreement
with
Habitat
for
Humanity
for
7
homes.
To
date,
the
7
homes
have
not
been
built.
This
program
was
successful
and
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐2.3.b:
Second
Units
and
Guest/Employee
Housing
Encourage
the
development
of
second
units,
guest
houses,
and
employee
quarters
through
a
promotional
brochure
designed
to
define
a
second
unit,
explain
local
development
requirements,
and
describe
the
local
entitlement
process.
This
information
will
be
provided
at
City
Hall
and
on
the
City’s
website.
Press
releases
and
other
free
forms
of
media
may
also
be
used
to
inform
the
public
of
its
availability.
Second
units
and
guest/employee
quarters
(referred
to
in
La
Quinta
as
“casitas”)
provide
housing
opportunities
for
lower
income
households.
Employee
quarters,
per
the
City’s
Municipal
Code,
are
rent-‐free
and
therefore
affordable
to
extremely
low
income
households.
§ Objective:
Produce
and
distribute
second
unit
brochure;
facilitate
the
development
of
200
second
units
and
guest
houses/employee
quarters
§ Timing:
Produce
brochure
by
March
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
City
did
not
have
the
financial
resources
to
produce
a
brochure
to
promote
second
units.
In
addition,
second
units
and
guest
HOUSING
II-‐212
houses
have
been
a
popular
feature
of
single
family
development
both
in
planned
communities
and
standard
subdivisions.
Finally,
the
City
does
not
need
second
units
in
the
2014—2021
planning
period
to
meet
its
RHNA.
The
need
for
a
brochure
to
promote
such
units
is
unclear.
This
program
will
not
be
extended
in
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐2.3.c:
Guest/Employee
Housing
Facilitate
the
development
of
rent-‐free
guest
and
employee
housing
by
permitting
as
an
accessory
use
without
a
Minor
Use
Permit,
and
expanding
the
definition
of
guest
and
employee
housing
units
to
allow
full
bathroom
and
kitchen
facilities.
Full
bathroom
and
kitchen
facilities
will
improve
the
quality
of
life
for
lower
and
extremely
low
income
employees
in
La
Quinta.
§ Objective:
Amend
the
Municipal
Code
to
permit
guest
and
employee
housing
without
a
Minor
Use
Permit
and
allow
full
plumbing
facilities.
§ Timing:
March
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
zoning
ordinance
amendment
completed
in
2013
now
allows
bathrooms
and
kitchens
in
guest
houses.
This
program
was
successfully
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐2.3.d:
Density
Bonus
The
City
updated
its
density
bonus
law
in
2008,
but
will
need
to
reflect
additional
changes
brought
through
AB
2280.
Density
bonuses
allow
the
development
community
to
construct
densities
higher
than
the
maximum
allowed,
and
receive
other
incentives
for
providing
affordable
housing.
§ Objective:
Update
the
Zoning
Code
to
include
amendments
to
density
bonus
law
under
Assembly
Bill
2280
and
provide
a
summary
of
the
changes
on
the
affordable
housing
page
of
the
City’s
website.
§ Timing:
Adopt
by
March
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
zoning
ordinance
amendment
completed
in
June
of
2013
updated
the
density
bonus
provisions
to
bring
them
into
conformance
HOUSING
II-‐213
with
AB
2280.
This
program
was
successfully
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐2.3.e:
Collaborative
Partnerships
The
City
shall
meet
with
parties
interested
in
affordable
housing
development
to
discuss
types
of
land
and
financial
incentives
available
and
requirements
for
obtaining
assistance,
discuss
appropriate
sites
for
affordable
housing,
and
foster
professional
collaboration
between
the
City
and
affordable
housing
stakeholders.
By
supporting
projects
that
maximize
the
leveraging
of
private,
state,
and
federal
financial
resources
the
Agency’s
funds
will
assist
in
the
development
of
more
units.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
collaborate
with
nonprofits
and
the
development
community
to
finance
and
develop
affordable
housing.
§ Timing:
Project-‐by-‐project
basis,
by
request,
or
on
an
annual
basis
in
tandem
with
meetings
associated
with
Program
2.8.
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
and
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
Prior
to
the
elimination
of
redevelopment
by
the
State,
the
Agency
worked
with
a
number
of
organizations
(please
see
evaluation
of
Program
H-‐2.3.a,
above)
in
generating
affordable
housing.
With
the
elimination
of
redevelopment,
the
Agency
no
longer
exists,
and
the
City
has
no
funds
to
assist
developers
in
funding
projects.
However,
the
City
has
actively
supported
Tax
Credit
applications
for
the
Washington
Street
and
Coral
Mountain
apartment
projects,
and
will
continue
to
assist
affordable
housing
developers
in
securing
third
party
financing.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐2.3.f:
Affordable
Housing
Renter-‐to-‐Owner
Transition
Low
Income
Housing
Tax
Credit
(LIHTC)
provides
federal
tax
credits
for
private
developers
and
investors
that
agree
to
set
aside
all
or
a
portion
of
their
units
for
low
income
households.
LIHTC
projects
can
transition
from
rental
to
ownership
units.
The
units
must
remain
rentals
for
15
years,
at
which
time
some
projects
convert
to
ownership
units.
Typically
a
portion
or
all
of
the
rent
paid
for
the
5
years
prior
to
the
conversion
is
put
toward
the
purchase
of
the
unit.
This
enables
lower
income
households
to
invest
in
the
property
in
which
they
have
been
living
and
benefit
from
its
appreciation.
HOUSING
II-‐214
Providing
lower
and
moderate
income
households
with
affordable
rental
housing
allows
them
to
save
money
for
the
future
home
purchase.
Giving
a
renter
the
opportunity
to
own
their
unit
creates
a
sense
of
community
responsibility,
establishes
a
time-‐sensitive
financial
savings
goal,
and
provides
an
opportunity
to
share
in
the
appreciation
of
the
project.
Renter-‐to-‐owner
affordable
housing
projects
are
long
term
projects
that
allow
a
household
to
remain
in
La
Quinta
and
aspire
to
homeownership.
Existing
stalled
condominium
and
townhome
projects
are
prime
opportunities
for
low
income
tax
credits
to
be
used
for
renter-‐to-‐owner
programs.
§ Objective:
Investigate
the
use
of
LIHTCs
to
finance
affordable
single-‐family
attached
rental
development
that
can
transition,
after
15
years,
into
moderate
income
ownership
housing.
§ Timing:
Complete
study
by
June
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
Please
see
evaluation
of
Program
H-‐2.3.f,
above.
The
City
has
actively
supported
Tax
Credit
applications
for
the
Washington
Street
and
Coral
Mountain
apartment
projects,
and
will
continue
to
assist
affordable
housing
developers
in
securing
third
party
financing.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐2.3.g:
Affordable
Housing
Renter-‐to-‐Owner
Transition
There
are
many
resources
that
the
City,
nonprofits,
or
for-‐profit
developers
may
utilize
to
subsidize
the
construction
and
maintenance
of
affordable
housing.
Some
of
the
most
prominent
resources
are
described
below.
§ Objective:
Advertise
other
financial
resources
through
the
affordable
housing
page
of
the
City’s
website,
apply
for
grants
and
competitive
loans,
and
form
partnerships
with
the
development
community
to
obtain
additional
financial
resources.
§ Timing:
Update
website
with
funding
information
and
partnership
opportunities
every
six
months
or
earlier
if
appropriate.
Funding
resources
are
typically
offered
on
an
annual
basis,
most
often
at
the
start
of
the
new
fiscal
year
(either
January
or
July).
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Division
HOUSING
II-‐215
Low
Income
Tax
Credits
Low
Income
Housing
Tax
Credit
(LIHTC)
provides
federal
tax
credits
for
private
developers
and
investors
that
agree
to
set
aside
all
or
a
portion
of
their
units
for
low
income
households.
A
minimum
of
20
percent
of
the
units
must
be
affordable
to
low
income
households
and
40
percent
of
the
units
must
be
affordable
to
moderate
income
households.
Community
Reinvestment
Act
The
Community
Reinvestment
Act
provides
favorable
financing
to
affordable
housing
developers.
The
Redevelopment
Agency,
development
community,
and
local,
regional,
and
national
banks
are
encouraged
to
work
together
to
meet
their
obligations
pursuant
to
the
Community
Reinvestment
Act.
California
Housing
Finance
Agency
Program
The
California
Housing
Finance
Agency
(CHFA)
has
three
single-‐family
programs
for
primarily
moderate
and
middle
income
homebuyers:
the
Home
Ownership
Assistance
Program
and
the
Affordable
Housing
Partnership
Program.
Each
provides
permanent
mortgage
financing
for
first-‐time
homebuyers
at
below-‐market
interest
rates.
HOME
Funds
HOME
(Home
Investment
Partnership
Program)
is
the
largest
Federal
block
grant
distributed
to
state
and
local
governments
for
the
creation
of
lower
income
housing.
Cities
apply
when
Notices
of
Funding
Availability
are
issued.
Neighborhood
Stabilization
Program
HUD’s
Neighborhood
Stabilization
Program
makes
emergency
assistance
grants
available
to
local
governments
for
the
acquisition,
redevelopment,
and
renting
or
resale
of
foreclosed
properties
at-‐risk
of
abandonment.
Riverside
County
First-‐Time
Homebuyers
Program
Continue
participation
in
the
Riverside
County
First-‐Time
Homebuyers
Program
for
low
and
moderate
income
households.
Mortgage
Credit
Certificate
The
Riverside
County
Mortgage
Credit
Certificate
Program
is
designed
to
assist
low
and
moderate
income
first
time
homebuyers.
Under
the
Mortgage
Credit
Certificate
Program,
first-‐time
homebuyers
receive
a
tax
credit
based
on
a
percentage
of
the
interest
paid
on
their
mortgage.
This
tax
credit
allows
the
buyer
to
qualify
more
easily
for
home
loans,
as
it
increases
the
effective
income
of
the
buyer.
Under
HOUSING
II-‐216
federal
legislation,
20
percent
of
the
funds
must
be
set
aside
for
buyers
with
incomes
between
75
and
80
percent
of
the
county
median
income.
Finance
Agency
Lease-‐Purchase
Program
Riverside/San
Bernardino
County
Housing
Finance
Agency
Lease
Purchase
Program
provides
down
payment
assistance
and
closing
costs
for
eligible
households
up
to
140
percent
of
the
area
median
income.
Housing
Choice
Voucher
(formerly
Section
8)
Referrals
Housing
Choice
Vouchers
allow
lower
income
households
to
use
rental
subsidies
anywhere
in
the
County,
including
La
Quinta.
Evaluation:
Please
see
evaluation
of
Program
H-‐2.3.f
and
H-‐2.3.e,
above.
The
City
has
actively
supported
Tax
Credit
applications
for
the
Washington
Street
and
Coral
Mountain
apartment
projects,
and
will
continue
to
assist
affordable
housing
developers
in
securing
third
party
financing.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐2.3.h:
Sweat
Equity
and
Shared
Equity
Sweat
equity
and
shared
equity
programs
provide
lower
and
moderate
income
households
with
ownership
assistance.
Sweat
equity
refers
to
the
exchange
of
time
and
effort,
usually
in
the
form
of
construction
activities,
for
an
affordable
ownership
opportunity.
Shared
equity
refers
to
the
exchange
of
a
portion
of
the
home
appreciation
for
an
affordable
ownership
opportunity.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
work
with
organizations
that
offer
sweat
and
shared
equity
housing
programs
to
lower
and
moderate
income
households
in
La
Quinta.
Meet
with
organizations
annually
or
more
frequently
(if
requested
or
advantageous)
to
identify
opportunities
for
coordinated
efforts
or
potential
housing
projects.
§ Timing:
Annual
meetings,
ongoing
coordination
§ Funding
Source:
LMIHF;
approximately
$300,000
per
year
is
set
aside
specifically
for
the
Building
Horizons
program
§ Responsible
Agency:
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
The
City
has
worked
with
both
Habitat
for
Humanity
and
the
Coachella
Valley
Housing
Coalition
in
the
development
of
sweat
equity
homes
in
the
past.
The
City
had
an
agreement
with
Habitat
for
Humanity
for
7
homes.
To
date,
the
7
homes
have
not
been
built.
However,
this
HOUSING
II-‐217
program
has
been
successful
in
the
past
and
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
2.3.i:
Foreclosed
Home
Purchase
Investigate
the
feasibility
of
purchasing
foreclosed
homes
and
offering
them
to
residents
at
prices
affordable
to
low
and
moderate
income
households.
HUD’s
Neighborhood
Stabilization
Program
makes
emergency
assistance
grants
available
to
local
governments
for
the
acquisition,
redevelopment,
and
renting
or
resale
of
foreclosed
properties
at-‐risk
of
abandonment.
§ Timing:
Complete
study
by
June
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
and
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
The
City
applied
for
but
did
not
receive
NSP
funds.
However,
the
City
did
purchase
five
foreclosed
homes
in
the
Cove,
which
were
rehabbed
for
rental/sale.
Given
the
upward
trending
of
the
housing
market,
this
program
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
2.3.j:
Second
Trust
Deed
Loan
Program
In
second
trust
deed
loan
programs
jurisdictions
and
agencies
assist
lower
or
moderate
income
households
purchase
a
home
by
providing
a
mortgage
subsidy.
The
City
will
explore
utilizing
a
silent
second
trust
deed
program
to
facilitate
homeownership.
§ Timing:
Complete
study
by
June
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
and
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
The
Agency
manages
419
existing
second
trust
deeds
for
lower
and
moderate
income
homeowners.
There
were
no
funds
available
to
add
to
the
program,
and
with
the
elimination
of
redevelopment,
no
additional
funds
are
expected.
This
program
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐2.3.k:
Housing
Related
Parks
Program
The
Department
of
Housing
and
Community
Development
is
preparing
to
establish
a
grant
program
to
assist
in
the
development
of
parkland
in
lower
income
areas.
The
City
will
track
the
process
of
the
Housing
Related
Parks
Program
and
HOUSING
II-‐218
seek
funding
should
the
City
qualify
under
the
finalized
program
guidelines.
§ Timing:
Periodically
review
HCD
website,
program
availability
to
be
determined
by
HCD
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
and
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
The
Community
Services
Department
tracks
all
sources
of
grant
funding
for
park
acquisition
and
improvements.
The
focus
on
this
particular
program
does
not
seem
appropriate,
given
the
number
of
different
sources
available
for
park
grant
programs.
This
program
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Removal
of
Governmental
Constraints
to
Housing
v Policy
H-‐3.1
Remove
unnecessary
regulatory
constraints
to
enable
the
construction
or
rehabilitation
of
housing
that
meets
the
needs
of
La
Quinta
residents,
including
lower
income
and
special
needs
residents.
Evaluation:
The
City
Planning
Department
monitors
all
municipal
code
amendments
to
assure
that
they
do
not
impose
a
constraint
on
the
development
of
affordable
housing,
and
will
continue
to
do
so.
This
policy
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐3.2
Coordinate
the
development
of
affordable
housing
with
the
provision
of
key
utilities
to
ensure
prompt
and
adequate
service.
Evaluation:
All
new
projects
are
routed
to
the
City’s
utility
providers
for
review
and
comment.
Further,
infrastructure
for
utilities
is
in
place
throughout
the
City,
and
extensions
generally
consist
of
laterals
and
similar
minor
additions
to
the
system.
This
policy
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐3.3
Incentivize
the
development
of
affordable
housing
to
facilitate
the
development
of
housing
for
the
City’s
lower
and
moderate
income
households.
HOUSING
II-‐219
Program
H-‐3.3.a:
Assessment
District/Water/Sewer
Subsidy
Program
The
City’s
Assessment
District/Water/Sewer
Subsidy
Program
alleviated
some
of
the
financial
hardship
on
lower
and
moderate
income
households
by
providing
assistance
to
cover
the
cost
of
assessment
districts,
plumbing
installation
fees,
and
sewer
connection
fees.
§ Objective:
Investigate
funding
resources
for
reinstating
the
Assessment
District/Water/Sewer
Subsidy
Program
during
the
planning
period.
§ Timing:
December
2010
§ Funding
Source:
Study
funded
by
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
Due
to
a
lack
of
funding
resources,
the
Agency
did
not
assist
any
lower
income
households
under
this
program
during
the
2006 -‐2014
planning
period.
With
the
elimination
of
redevelopment
by
the
State,
no
funds
are
available
for
the
future
funding
of
the
program
This
program
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐3.3.b:
Priority
Water
and
Sewer
Service
In
compliance
with
state
law,
the
Coachella
Valley
Water
District
(CVWD)
must
create
procedures
to
provide
priority
water
and
sewer
service
to
lower
income
residential
project.
The
law
also
prohibits
the
denial
or
conditioning
the
approval
of
service
without
adequate
findings,
and
requires
future
water
management
plans
to
identify
projected
water
use
for
lower
income
residential
development.
§ Objective:
Route
the
adopted
Housing
Element
to
the
CVWD
and
notify
them
of
changes
and
future
updates
to
the
Housing
Element.
§ Timing:
Upon
Housing
Element
adoption
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
CVWD
is
aware
of
the
requirements
of
law,
and
has
never,
to
the
City’s
knowledge,
denied
a
project
or
prevented
connections
for
an
affordable
housing
project
in
the
City.
The
City
will
continue
to
work
with
CVWD
in
the
processing
of
applications
in
a
timely
manner.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
HOUSING
II-‐220
Program
H-‐3.3.c:
Review
Permitting
Fees
and
Processing
Times
Study
permitting
fees
and
processing
times
to
identify
any
potential
opportunities
to
streamline
the
process
and
reduce
the
cost
of
the
entitlement
process
for
projects
with
an
affordable
housing
component.
§ Objective:
Identify
means
of
reducing
fees
and
processing
times
for
projects
with
an
affordable
housing
component.
§ Timing:
Complete
study
by
June
2011
§ Funding
Source:
General
plan
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
City
expects
to
complete
an
overhaul
of
its
application
process
and
a
comprehensive
review
of
Planning
fees
during
the
planning
period.
The
Planning
Department
applications
were
streamlined
and
simplified
to
aid
developers
in
filling
out
the
forms.
The
fee
schedule
now
reflects
the
actual
costs
of
processing
applications.
This
program
was
completed,
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H
3.3.d:
Reduced
Parking
Standards
There
are
several
potential
opportunities
to
reduce
parking
standards
for
special
types
of
development
in
La
Quinta.
While
the
City
already
has
special
parking
standards
for
multifamily
senior
housing,
there
is
potential
to
further
reduce
those
requirements,
particularly
for
lower
and
moderate
income
senior
housing.
The
compact,
mixed-‐use
character
of
the
Village
area
may
also
foster
opportunities
for
parking
reductions
or
joint-‐use
opportunities.
Lower
and
moderate
income
households
may
own
fewer
vehicles
than
above
moderate
income
households,
and
be
more
inclined
to
walk
or
use
public
transportation.
Incentives
such
as
reduced
parking
requirements
could
be
offered
for
affordable
housing
developments.
§ Objective:
Study
the
potential
impacts
of
adopting
reduced
parking
requirements
or
shared
parking
standards
for
senior
housing
and
housing
in
the
Village,
particularly
for
projects
serving
lower
and
moderate
income
households.
§ Timing:
Coordinate
with
2009/2011
General
Plan
update
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
HOUSING
II-‐221
Evaluation:
The
second
phase
of
zoning
ordinance
amendments
not
related
to
the
provision
of
housing
is
currently
under
way.
As
part
of
this
phase,
the
City
is
considering
the
inclusion
of
maximum
(rather
than
minimum)
parking
requirements,
particularly
for
affordable
and
senior
housing.
In
addition,
the
City
completed
a
parking
study
for
the
Village
in
2006.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐3.3.e:
Encourage
Lot
Consolidation
Several
small
lots
in
the
Village
Commercial
would
have
improved
development
potential
through
lot
consolidation.
The
City
will
study,
identify,
and
adopt
regulatory
incentives
to
encourage
and
facilitate
lot
consolidation.
Potential
incentives
include
fee
deferral
or
reductions,
City-‐assisted
parcel
assemblage
and
mergers,
parking
requirement
reduction,
and
relief
from
various
other
development
standards
that
could
potentially
increase
the
cost
of
the
project.
§ Objective:
Identify
opportunities
and
adopt
incentives
for
lot
consolidation
in
the
Village
Commercial
zone
§ Timing:
July
1,
2012
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
Due
to
the
difficulties
associated
with
getting
multiple
property
owners
to
work
together
on
consolidation
of
parcels,
the
RDA
embarked
on
a
property
purchase
strategy
toward
consolidation
of
City-‐
owned
parcels
during
the
planning
period
for
potential
future
projects.
Specific
examples
are
in
the
Dune
Palms/Westward
Ho
area
in
the
north
part
of
the
City,
and
in
the
Village
area.
Many
of
these
parcels
have
been
consolidated
by
the
City,
but
currently,
the
acquired
sites
are
tied
up
due
to
the
elimination
of
Redevelopment.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Preservation
and
Rehabilitation
of
Housing
Stock
v Policy
H-‐4.1
Protect
the
quality
of
La
Quinta’s
neighborhoods
through
the
rehabilitation
of
both
affordable
and
market-‐rate
homes.
Evaluation:
There
were
no
rehab
programs
funded
during
the
Planning
period.
However,
the
City
did
purchase
five
foreclosed
homes
in
the
Cove,
which
were
rehabbed
for
rental/sale.
The
City
does
not
envision
having
funds
for
such
programs
in
the
near
future.
This
program
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
HOUSING
II-‐222
v Policy
H-‐4.2
Promote
financial
and
technical
assistance
to
lower
and
moderate
income
households
for
housing
maintenance
and
improvements.
Evaluation:
The
City
did
not
have
available
funding
for
this
level
of
assistance,
and
relied
on
Riverside
County
and
other
third-‐party
programs
to
fill
this
need.
Although
redevelopment
funds
have
been
eliminated,
and
can
no
longer
be
applied
to
this
program,
the
City
will
continue
to
monitor
third
party
programs,
including
County
assistance
programs,
and
direct
households
to
these
programs
when
appropriate.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐4.3
Encourage
the
retention
and
rehabilitation
of
existing
single-‐family
neighborhoods
and
mobile
home
parks
that
are
economically
and
physically
sound.
v Policy
H-‐4.4
Enhance
neighborhoods
that
presently
provide
affordable
housing
with
drainage,
lighting
and
landscape
amenities,
and
parks
and
recreation
areas.
Program
H-‐4.4.a:
Residential
Rehabilitation
Program
The
Residential
Rehabilitation
Program
provides
low
interest
loans
up
to
$25,000
for
property
and
structural
repairs
and
rehabilitation
of
single-‐family
homes
and
small
multifamily
projects.
The
Residential
Rehabilitation
Program
encompasses
a
code
compliance
component
to
assist
lower
income
homeowners
that
have
been
cited
for
minor
code
violations.
§ Objective:
Revise
the
program
to
meet
current
needs,
as
determined
in
the
Redevelopment
Agency
Implementation
Plan,
to
be
updated
in
2009.
Assist
20
lower
income
households.
§ Timing:
2006–2014
§ Funding
Source:
CDBG
and
LMIHF
§ Responsible
Agency:
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
No
housing
units
were
assisted
under
this
program
during
the
Planning
period.
With
the
elimination
of
redevelopment,
there
are
no
funds
available
for
this
program.
This
program
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
HOUSING
II-‐223
Program
4.4.b:
Housing
Condition
Monitoring
To
better
understand
the
City’s
housing
needs
the
quality
and
condition
of
the
housing
stock
must
be
inventoried
on
a
regular
basis.
The
inventory
should
focus
on
older
neighborhoods,
such
as
those
south
of
Calle
Tampico,
west
of
Washington
Street,
and
north
of
Highway
111.
§ Objective:
Maintain
an
inventory
of
housing
conditions
(updated
approximately
every
five
years)
to
enable
the
City
to
properly
target
Code
Compliance
and
rehabilitation
resources.
§ Timing:
Complete
by
January
1,
2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
and
Code
Compliance
Evaluation:
The
housing
in
the
City
was
evaluated
in
2007.
In
addition,
Code
Compliance
monitors
units
in
disrepair,
and
implements
corrective
action
when
necessary.
The
survey
will
require
updating
at
the
beginning
of
the
next
planning
period.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐
2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐4.4.c:
County
of
Riverside
Senior
Residential
Rehabilitation
The
Minor
Senior
Home
Repair
program
allocates
grants
up
to
$250
per
year
for
lower
income
seniors
for
minor
housing
repairs,
such
as
painting
doors
or
trim,
or
repairing
a
window.
The
Enhanced
Senior
Home
Repair
Program
provides
major
rehabilitation
and
repair
for
low
income
seniors,
providing
a
one-‐time
grant
for
repairs
to
homes
owned
and
occupied
by
seniors
and/or
persons
with
disabilities.
The
maximum
level
of
assistance
for
this
program
is
$3,000
per
year.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
refer
code
violators
and
interested
parties
to
the
County
of
Riverside
Minor
and
Enhanced
Senior
Home
Repair
programs
and
other
local
resources.
Assist
homeowners
in
completing
applications
as
necessary.
§ Timing:
2006–2014,
on
a
case-‐by-‐case
basis
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
and
Code
Compliance
Division
HOUSING
II-‐224
Program
H-‐4.4.d:
County
of
Riverside
Home
Repair
Grant
The
County
of
Riverside
Economic
Development
Agency
Home
Repair
Program
provides
lower
income
households
with
up
to
$6,000
for
home
repairs
such
as
a
new
roof,
new
air-‐
conditioner,
or
a
handicap
ramp.
As
a
jurisdiction
in
Riverside
County,
lower
income
La
Quinta
households
are
eligible
for
this
grant.
§ Objective:
Refer
code
violators
and
interested
parties
to
the
County
of
Riverside
for
home
repair
grants.
§ Timing:
2006–2014,
on
a
case-‐by-‐case
basis
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
and
Code
Compliance
Division
Evaluation:
To
the
extent
that
these
County
programs
have
been
funded,
the
City
has
referred
homeowners
to
the
appropriate
County
staff.
These
programs
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐4.4.e:
Rehabilitation
Resources
List
Lower
and
moderate
income
homeowners
may
need
assistance
in
affording
important
home
repairs
and
improvements.
The
City
can
assist
these
households
by
compiling
and
sharing
a
listing
of
local,
state,
and
federal
programs
offering
rehabilitation
assistance.
§ Objective:
Provide
a
rehabilitation
resources
list
on
the
affordable
housing
and
code
compliance
pages
of
the
City’s
website.
Use
the
list,
in
online
or
printed
form,
as
a
reference
for
code
violators.
§ Timing:
Create
list
by
March
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department,
Code
Compliance
Division,
and
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
The
City
did
not
implement
this
program
due
to
lack
of
resources
resulting
from
staff
cuts.
However,
the
program
has
the
potential
to
be
a
good
resource
for
homeowners,
and
should
be
considered
in
the
future.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐
2021
planning
period.
HOUSING
II-‐225
Equal
Housing
Opportunity
v Policy
5.1
Provide
the
regulatory
framework
to
create
an
environment
in
which
housing
opportunities
are
equal.
Evaluation:
The
City
regularly
reviews
and
amends
its
Municipal
Code
to
assure
that
all
aspects
of
it
comply
with
the
law.
This
activity
will
continue.
This
policy
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
5.2
Encourage
and
support
the
enforcement
of
laws
and
regulations
prohibiting
discrimination
in
lending
practices
and
in
the
sale
or
rental
of
housing.
Evaluation:
The
City
monitors
housing
complaints
and
refers
all
complaints
to
the
Riverside
County
Fair
Housing
Council,
which
has
jurisdiction
over
these
matters.
This
policy
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐
2021
planning
period.
v Policy
5.3
Encourage
support
services
for
the
Coachella
Valley’s
senior
and
homeless
populations
through
referrals
and
collaborative
efforts
with
non-‐profits
and
other
jurisdictions.
Evaluation:
The
City
did
not
implement
this
program
due
to
lack
of
staff
resources
resulting
from
staff
cuts.
However,
the
program
has
the
potential
to
be
a
good
resource
for
homeowners,
and
should
be
considered
in
the
future.
This
policy
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
5.4
Assist
in
the
creation
of
a
continuum
of
care
for
the
homeless
population
and
those
transitioning
into
permanent
housing.
Evaluation:
While
the
City
has
supported
the
CVAG
Homeless
Committee
efforts,
it
did
not
provide
funding
for
Roy’s
Desert
Resource
Center,
a
90
bed
homeless
facility
located
in
Palm
Springs.
Instead,
during
the
2006-‐
2014
planning
period,
the
City
committed
$50,000
toward
construction
of
a
new
facility
for
the
Coachella
Valley
Rescue
Mission,
which
provides
homeless
and
other
services.
The
City
also
committed
$50,000
to
Martha’s
Village
and
Kitchen
for
a
new
facility
for
that
organization.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
HOUSING
II-‐226
v Policy
5.5
Improve
quality
of
life
for
disabled
persons
by
facilitating
relief
from
regulatory
requirements
that
may
create
barriers
to
accessible
housing
and
promoting
universal
design.
Evaluation:
The
zoning
ordinance
amendments
completed
in
June
of
2013
included
universal
design
principles
and
provisions
for
a
reasonable
accommodation
review
process.
The
City
continues
to
facilitate
development
of
accessible
housing
for
all
its
residents.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐5.5.a:
Zoning
Code
and
Discrimination
The
City
of
La
Quinta
seeks
to
provide
fair
regulations
to
guide
development
within
the
community.
The
City
must
ensure
that
amendments
to
the
Zoning
Code
do
not
enact
regulations
causing
or
contributing
to
discrimination
against
any
residential
development
because
of
race,
sex,
religion,
national
origin,
marital
status,
or
disability
of
its
owners
or
intended
occupants.
§ Objective:
Analyze
proposed
amendments
to
the
Zoning
Code
to
prevent
discriminatory
changes.
§ Timing:
2006–2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
zoning
ordinance
amendments
completed
in
June
of
2013
did
not
contain
or
uncover
any
discriminatory
provisions.
This
program
was
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐5.5.b:
Shared
Housing
a
Riverside
Experience
(SHARE)
SHARE
is
a
nonprofit
organization
whose
purpose
is
to
promote
home
sharing.
Home
sharing
programs
provide
referral/matching
services
to
people
with
limited
incomes
seeking
housing,
and
homeowners
who
wish
to
share
their
home.
SHARE
targets
senior
citizens
and
estimates
that
50
percent
of
these
matches
involve
economically
disadvantaged
groups,
with
25
percent
of
these
matches
involving
very
low
income
households.
§ Objective:
Encourage
participation
in
home
sharing,
particularly
for
lower
income
seniors,
by
promoting
the
HOUSING
II-‐227
SHARE
program
on
the
affordable
housing
page
of
the
City’s
website
and
at
the
La
Quinta
Senior
Center.
§ Timing:
Update
website
and
distribute
information
to
the
Senior
Center
by
March
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
and
Senior
Center
Evaluation:
SHARE
is
inactive,
and
does
not
appear
to
be
providing
services.
However,
the
Senior
Center
makes
every
effort
to
refer
its
clients
to
resources
available
for
seniors.
This
program
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐5.5.c:
Manufactured
Housing
Assistance
Program
Manufactured
homes
on
permanent
foundations
are
a
cost
effective
alternative
to
the
traditional
single-‐family
detached
home.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
maintain
the
potential
for
manufactured
homes
in
residential
designations
as
an
affordable
housing
resource
(formerly
Mobile
Home
Park
Assistance
Program).
§ Timing:
2006–2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
zoning
ordinance
amendments
completed
in
June
of
2013
did
not
change
the
current
zoning
provisions
that
allow
manufactured
housing
on
single
family
lots.
There
is
no
need
for
this
program,
and
it
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐5.5.d:
Reasonable
Accommodation
Ordinance
Disabled
individuals
or
those
acting
on
their
behalf
to
may
need
to
request
reasonable
accommodation
from
land
use,
zoning,
or
building
rules,
practices,
and/or
procedures
of
the
City
in
order
to
obtain
adequate
housing.
§ Objective:
Adopt
a
process
for
reasonable
accommodation,
including
a
provision
of
assistance
in
making
the
request,
as
well
as
for
appealing
a
determination.
§ Timing:
Adopt
ordinance
by
March
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
HOUSING
II-‐228
Evaluation:
The
zoning
ordinance
amendments
completed
in
June
of
2013
included
a
reasonable
accommodation
section
in
the
Residential
standards.
This
program
was
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐5.5.e:
Universal
Design
Universal
design
refers
to
barrier-‐free
and
accessible
design
that
may
incorporate
personal
assistance
technology.
Universal
design
creates
spaces
that
are
accessible
to
persons
with
disabilities,
but
also
designed
for
general
use.
Broad-‐application
of
universal
design
standards
would
result
in
new
and
rehabilitated
homes
that
are
appropriate
for
an
entire
lifecycle,
from
infant
to
elder.
By
incorporating
universal
design
features
the
ability
of
the
housing
stock
to
meet
existing
and
future
needs
would
be
greatly
improved.
§ Objective:
Review
existing
development
standards
and
evaluate
the
potential
for
requiring
new
development
and/or
rehabilitation
to
utilize
universal
design
features.
§ Timing:
Coordinate
with
2009/2011
General
Plan
Update
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
zoning
ordinance
amendments
completed
in
June
of
2013
incorporated
universal
design
principles
in
the
development
standards
added
to
the
residential
sections
of
the
document.
This
program
was
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐5.5.f:
Regional
Facilities
for
the
Homeless
Continue
to
support
and
collaborate
with
the
Coachella
Valley
Association
of
Governments
Homelessness
Committee
efforts
to
create
a
regional
homeless
facility
that
will
provide
housing
as
well
as
supportive
services.
The
Strategic
Plan
created
by
the
Homelessness
Committee
establishes
a
continuum
of
care
for
the
Coachella
Valley.
§ Timing:
Council
voted
to
support
in
2008;
City
staff
will
continue
to
collaborate
with
CVAG
throughout
the
planning
period
(2006–2014)
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
While
the
City
has
supported
the
CVAG
Homeless
Committee
efforts,
the
City
did
not
participate
in
funding
Roy’s
Desert
Resource
HOUSING
II-‐229
Center
(“Roy’s”),
which
is
in
the
west
end
of
the
Coachella
Valley.
Instead,
the
City
committed
$50,000
in
funding
towards
a
new
facility
for
the
Coachella
Valley
Rescue
Mission,
which
currently
shelters
150+
men,
women
and
children
and
is
located
in
Indio.
The
City
also
committed
$50,000
to
Martha’s
Village
and
Kitchen,
also
toward
construction
of
a
new
facility.
The
City
Council
believes
these
facilities
to
be
a
more
logical
service
extension
for
La
Quinta’s
homeless,
due
to
its
proximity
to
La
Quinta.
Continuing
evaluation
and
support
of
these
programs
will
be
extended
in
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐5.5.g:
Emergency
Shelters,
Transitional
Housing,
and
Permanent
Supportive
Housing
Recent
state
legislation
(Senate
Bill
2)
has
provided
direction
for
local
governments
to
address
the
housing
needs
of
the
homeless.
Emergency
Shelters,
Transitional
Housing,
and
Permanent
Supportive
Housing
are
all
components
of
a
curriculum
of
care
for
the
homeless.
Although
the
Riverside
County
Homeless
Census
did
not
identify
any
homeless
population
in
La
Quinta,
the
City
seeks
to
comply
with
SB
2
by
contributing
to
efforts
to
meet
the
needs
of
the
homeless
throughout
the
region.
Emergency
shelters
are
usually
the
first
step
in
a
homeless
continuum
of
care
program
designed
to
allow
homeless
people
a
temporary
place
of
stay.
Although
the
Municipal
Code
lists
emergency
shelters
as
a
permitted
use
in
all
commercial
zones,
no
definition
is
provided
for
this
use.
Furthermore,
transitional
shelters
are
defined
as
temporary
or
more
emergency-‐basis
uses
in
the
Municipal
Code
and
are
conditionally
permitted
in
the
Regional
Commercial
(CR)
and
Major
Community
Facilities
(MC)
zones.
However,
actual
transitional
housing
typically
accommodates
homeless
people
for
up
to
two
years
as
they
stabilize
their
lives
and
does
not
meet
emergency
needs.
Transitional
housing
includes
training
and
services
that
are
vital
for
rehabilitating
and
enriching
the
lives
of
the
formerly
homeless.
Transitional
housing
facilities
provide
families
and
individuals
with
a
safe
place
within
which
to
rebuild
their
lives
and
prepare
for
independence.
Permanent
supportive
housing
is
affordable
housing
with
on-‐
or
off-‐site
services
that
help
a
person
maintain
a
stable,
housed,
life.
This
use
is
not
currently
addressed
in
the
Zoning
Code.
§ Objective:
Update
the
Zoning
Code
to
include
legally
adequate
and
appropriate
definitions
for
emergency
HOUSING
II-‐230
shelters,
transitional
housing,
and
permanent
supportive
housing.
Emergency
shelters
will
be
permitted
without
discretionary
approval
in
the
MC
zone
and
conditionally
permitted
in
the
CR
zone.
Transitional
and
supportive
housing
types
will
be
permitted
as
any
other
residential
use
in
residential
zones.
Development
and
operation
standards
will
be
developed
in
compliance
with
Senate
Bill
2
to
ensure
proper
construction
or
building
adaptation
for
emergency
shelter
use.
§ Timing:
Coordinate
with
2009/2011
General
Plan
Update
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
zoning
ordinance
amendments
completed
in
June
of
2013
included
legally
adequate
definitions
of
emergency
shelters,
transitional
housing
and
supportive
housing.
The
amendments
also
continued
emergency
shelters
as
permitted
uses
in
all
commercial
zones,
and
added
transitional
and
supportive
housing
in
the
residential
zones
consistent
with
the
regulations
for
similar
uses
(such
as
group
homes).
This
program
was
completed
and
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐5.5.h:
Fair
Housing
Referrals
Fair
housing
organizations
provide
dispute
resolution
and
legal
assistance
to
tenants
and
landlords
in
conflict.
Such
services
are
particularly
important
for
lower
and
moderate
income
households
unable
to
afford
counsel.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
refer
tenants
and
landlords
to
the
Fair
Housing
Council
of
Riverside
County.
Provide
information
on
fair
housing
resources
on
the
City’s
website
and
at
City
Hall.
Identify
and
coordinate
with
local
nonprofits,
service
organizations
and
community
groups
that
can
assist
in
distributing
fair
housing
information.
§ Timing:
Referral
service
as
needed.
Information
to
be
placed
on
website
and
local
groups
identified
by
December
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
City
refers
all
fair
housing
issues
to
the
Fair
Housing
Council,
and
will
continue
to
do
so.
Information
regarding
the
Council
is
available
at
city
hall,
the
senior
center
and
other
locations
in
the
City.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
HOUSING
II-‐231
Program
H-‐5.5.i:
Directory
of
Services
While
numerous
services
are
available
to
special
needs
and
lower
income
households,
it
can
be
difficult
to
readily
have
access
to
these
resources.
A
directory
provides
the
contact
information
necessary
to
seek
housing
assistance.
§ Objective:
Develop
an
online
directory
of
services
and
information
to
provide
La
Quinta
residents
with
contact
information
for
community
organizations
and
service
providers
that
address
special
needs.
§ Timing:
Update
website
by
June
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
City
maintains
a
partial
list
of
housing
resources/services
but
did
not
complete
this
program
due
to
loss
of
staff
assigned
to
housing
programs,
associated
with
the
elimination
of
redevelopment.
The
directory,
however,
could
be
a
valuable
resource.
In
addition,
the
City
has
recently
hired
a
Housing
Coordinator.
This
program
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Energy
and
Water
Conservation
v Policy
H-‐6.1
Promote
higher
density
and
compact
developments
that
increase
energy
efficiency
and
reduce
land
consumption.
Evaluation:
The
new
General
Plan
promotes
mixed
use
development,
and
the
zoning
ordinance
is
being
amended
to
include
standards
for
mixed
use
development.
These
changes
will
be
completed
by
the
end
of
2013.
The
City
also
continues
to
promote
energy
efficiency
through
its
Greenhouse
Gas
Reduction
Plan,
and
its
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program.
This
policy
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐6.2
Facilitate
housing
development
and
rehabilitation
that
conserves
natural
resources
and
minimizes
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Evaluation:
The
new
General
Plan
promotes
greenhouse
gas
reduction
in
the
Livable
Community
Element.
The
City
also
continues
to
promote
its
Greenhouse
Gas
Reduction
Plan,
and
its
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program.
This
policy
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
HOUSING
II-‐232
v Policy
H-‐6.3
Encourage
and
enforce
green
building
regulations
or
incentives
that
do
not
serve
as
constraints
to
the
development
or
rehabilitation
of
housing.
Evaluation:
The
new
General
Plan
promotes
green
building
in
the
Livable
Community
Element.
The
City
also
continues
to
promote
its
Greenhouse
Gas
Reduction
Plan,
and
its
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program.
This
policy
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐6.4
Focus
sustainability
efforts
on
measures
and
techniques
that
also
assist
the
occupant
in
reducing
energy
costs;
therefore
reducing
housing
costs.
Evaluation:
The
City
has
identified
several
residential
developments
that
incorporate
sustainable
efforts
and
help
reduce
the
occupant’s
energy
costs.
These
properties
include:
Vista
Dunes
-‐
The
Agency’s
team
prepared
site
and
building
plans
that
embraced
green
and
sustainable
design
principles.
The
project
received
LEED
Platinum
certification.
The
principles
included:
•Thermal
chimneys
to
better
ventilate
the
dwellings
•Tankless
water
heaters
to
reduce
energy/water
consumption
•Dual
flush
toilets
to
reduce
water
consumption
•Low
flow
and
oxygenated
showerheads
and
faucets
•Photovoltaic
solar
panels
for
each
dwelling
to
reduce
utility
costs
•Landscaped
trellises
to
shelter
south
and
west
facing
walls
from
the
desert
sun
•Radiant
barrier
roof
sheathing
•Drought
tolerant
indigenous
landscaping
Coral
Mountain
Apartments
-‐
The
Coral
Mountain
Apartment
community
will
incorporate
environmentally
sustainable
concepts
and
efficiency
measures.
While
it
is
not
seeking
LEED
certification,
it
is
being
designed
to
target
LEED
Silver
standards.
Design
of
the
buildings
includes
many
energy
and
water-‐efficient
amenities,
such
as
solar
tubes
to
provide
indoor
area
lighting
for
many
of
the
units,
low-‐flow
toilets
and
fixtures,
and
recirculating
water
heaters.
A
hydronic
HVAC
system
will
be
employed,
which
circulates
hot
water
from
the
water
heating
system,
using
forced
air
to
heat
the
individual
units.
Four
of
the
buildings
will
incorporate
roof-‐mounted
photovoltaic
solar
panels;
additional
panels
are
being
placed
on
top
of
carport
structures.
HOUSING
II-‐233
Washington
Street
Apartments
–
This
project
is
completing
the
final
phases
of
the
City’s
review
process.
It
consists
of
68
new
units
and
72
existing
units,
which
will
be
rehabilitated.
The
project
includes
sustainable
architectural
design
such
as
cement
plaster
finish,
aluminum
windows
and
thermal
chimneys. Carport
structures
will
incorporate
photovoltaic
solar
panels
This
policy
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
v Policy
H-‐6.5
Use
and
encourage
emerging
technologies
to
reduce
high
demands
for
electricity
and
natural
gas
including
use
of
passive
solar
devices
and
where
feasible
other
renewable
energy
technologies
(e.g.,
biomass,
wind,
and
geothermal).
Program
H-‐6.5.a:
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program
The
City
Council
has
identified
the
conservation
of
natural
resources
as
a
critical
concern
in
La
Quinta.
In
July
2007
the
City
Council
directed
staff
to
initiate
the
development
of
the
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program,
a
comprehensive
program
to
reduce
the
environmental
impact
of
existing
structures,
rehabilitation
efforts,
and
new
construction.
Progress
to
date
includes
participating
in
local
energy
reduction
and
water
conservation
programs.
The
formal
Green
and
Sustainable
Program
may
include
energy
conserving
standards
for
street
widths,
streetscapes,
and
landscaping
to
reduce
heat
loss.
Energy
consumption
in
existing
homes
could
be
improved
by
incentivizing
energy-‐efficient
retrofits
prior
to
the
resale
of
homes.
§ Objective:
Adopt
new
green
goals,
policies,
and
programs
that
accurately
represent
the
City’s
direction
in
resource
conservation
and
minimizing
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Adopt
design
standards
for
residential
and
commercial
structures
that
encourage
solar
protection
to
directly
result
in
energy
conservation.
§ Timing:
July
2012;
or
concurrent
with
2009/2011
General
Plan
Update
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
HOUSING
II-‐234
Program
H-‐6.5.b:
Energy
Conservation
Partners
In
working
toward
a
sustainable
La
Quinta,
the
City
and
its
residents
will
need
to
collaborate
with
utilities
and
service
providers.
Partnerships
with
the
Coachella
Valley
Water
District,
Imperial
Irrigation
District,
Southern
California
Gas,
Burrtec
Waste
and
Recycling
Services,
Sunline
Transit
District,
Coachella
Valley
Association
of
Governments,
Southern
California
Association
of
Governments
and
other
entities
will
be
an
important
component
of
making
La
Quinta
a
more
sustainable
city.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
meet
with
and
seek
insight
from
utilities,
service
providers,
and
other
entities
involved
in
energy
conservation
efforts
appropriate
for
La
Quinta.
§ Timing:
2006–2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
City
Manager’s
Office/
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
The
City
is
working
with
local
conservation
partners
to
implement
the
adopted
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program,
including
Burrtec
Waste
&
Recycling,
Coachella
Valley
Water
District,
Imperial
Irrigation
District,
and
Southern
California
Gas
Company.
The
City
maintains
an
inventory
of
sustainable
goals
and
accomplishments
on
the
Going
Green
website.
The
following
table
identifies
current
and
planned
goals
of
the
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program.
HOUSING
II-‐235
The
City
of
La
Quinta
Sustainability
Goals
and
Accomplishments
Goals
and
Accomplishments
Goal
In-‐
Process/
On-‐
Going
Completed
Identify
Greenhouse
Gas
Emissions
inventory
baselines
and
specific
targets
for
improvements,
on
a
regional
and
local
level
X
Expand
sustainability
outreach/education
including
website
“Going
Green”
section
X
Initiate
Smart
Growth/LEED
Training
for
selected
staff
members
X
Develop
policy
and
plan
for
100%
conversion
to
clean/green
fleet
X
Initiate
a
Pilot
AB
811
Loan
Program
X
Facilitate
energy
audits
for
top
uses
and
support
energy
efficiency
actions
X
Implement
a
Curbside
Household
Hazardous
Waste
Program
X
Expand
the
number
of
Household
Hazardous
Waste
Events
at
City
Hall/Corporate
Yard
X
Develop
an
Environmentally
Preferable
Purchases
and
Practices
Policy
X
Expand
outreach
and
education
for
waste
reduction
and
recycling,
water
and
natural
gas
conservation,
and
energy
efficiency
X
Implement
energy
efficiency
improvements
of
City
facilities
as
recommended
by
Imperial
Irrigation
District
X
Identify
water
usage
benchmarks
and
develop
water
conservation
goals
X
Jointly
(City
and
IID)
offer
an
energy
product
(Energy
Meter)
to
city
residents
at
a
reduced
cost
X
Investigate
program
implementation
of:
food
waste
recycling
and
non-‐controlled
medication
disposal
X
Expand
promotion
of
commercial
recycling
program
X
Conduct
Green
Workshops
and
coordinate
energy
audits
with
Homeowners
associations
X
Seek
opportunities
for
energy
and
environmental
grants,
including
a
bike
path
grant
X
Install
LED
flash
warning
devices:
Adams
St.,
Eisenhower
Dr.,
and
Avenida
Bermudes
X
Replace
video
detection
system
at
three
intersections
X
Establish
a
Compressed
Natural
Gas
Fueling
station
(Fire
Station)
X
Host
shred
day
events
X
Participate
in
Desert
Cities
Energy
Partnership
to
achieve
funding
for
energy
programs
and
events
X
This
program
is
successful
and
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
HOUSING
II-‐236
Program
H-‐6.5.c:
Cooperative
Water
Management
Program
for
Cove
Homes
The
Redevelopment
Agency
upgrades
the
plumbing,
heating,
air
conditioning,
and
other
equipment
in
their
Cove
Homes
during
the
rehabilitation
process
prior
to
sale.
In
2008
the
City
Council
approved
collaborative
efforts
between
the
Agency
and
Coachella
Valley
Water
District.
The
Agency
is
participating
in
the
Coachella
Valley
Cooperative
Water
Management
Program
to
improve
water
efficiency
in
Cove
Homes.
§ Objective:
Implement
the
Cooperative
Water
Management
Program
for
the
Agency’s
Cove
Homes
and
evaluate
the
feasibility
of
implementing
changes
to
existing
landscape
and
irrigation
when
Cove
Homes
are
sold.
§ Timing:
2006–2014
§ Funding
Source:
LMIHF
and/or
CVWD
program
funds
§ Responsible
Agency:
Redevelopment
Agency
Evaluation:
The
Cooperative
Landscape
Water
Management
Program
was
composed
of
three
parts;
Residential
Turf
Conversions
(individual),
HOA/Commercial
Turf
Conversions,
and
commercial
properties.
The
City’s
first
landscape
conversion
took
place
on
August
26,
2008.
As
of
March
2010,
71
La
Quinta
residents
(including
2
RDA
owned
homes)
had
completed
the
program,
which
went
unfunded
after
2011.
With
the
elimination
of
redevelopment,
it
is
unlikely
that
the
City
will
be
able
to
fund
this
program,
and
it
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐6.5.d:
Landscape
Water
Management
Program
In
2008
the
City
formed
a
partnership
with
the
Coachella
Valley
Water
District
to
start
a
citywide
Landscape
Water
Management
Program.
The
program
provides
affordable
landscape
design
and
consulting
services
to
assist
homeowners
in
making
landscaping
improvements
to
reduce
sprinkler
runoff
and
reduce
the
amount
of
water
used
for
landscaping.
In
accordance
with
the
program
the
City
amended
the
Municipal
Code
to
provide
more
restricted
water
efficient
landscaping
standards.
The
City
adopted
a
landscape
water
management
program
that
will
reimburse
homeowners
up
to
$1,000
to
replace
inefficient
landscape
design,
materials,
and
irrigation
systems.
HOUSING
II-‐237
§ Objective:
Assist
50
households
to
reduce
water
waste
and
water
use
for
landscaping
through
the
Landscape
Water
Management
Program.
§ Timing:
2006–2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund,
CVWD
program
funds,
potential
AB
811
special
assessment
district
funds
§ Responsible
Agency:
City
Manager’s
Office/
Planning
Department
Evaluation:
As
previously
mentioned,
the
Cooperative
Landscape
Water
Management
Program
assisted
71
homes,
including
the
installation
of
301
weather-‐based
irrigation
controllers
as
of
March
2010.
It
should
be
noted
that
the
program
assisted
all
27
RDA
owned
homes.
Funding
for
the
program
ended
December
17,
2012.
With
the
elimination
of
redevelopment,
it
is
unlikely
that
the
City
will
be
able
to
fund
this
program,
and
it
will
not
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐6.5.e:
Imperial
Irrigation
District
Programs
The
Imperial
Irrigation
District
(IID)
is
proactive
in
energy
savings
via
conservation
programs,
product
rebates,
and
general
tips.
An
average
home
owner
can
save
up
to
10
percent
on
energy/energy
bills
by
taking
advantage
of
IID
programs.
Home
owners
can
utilize
the
free
“Check
Me!”
program,
which
checks
the
refrigerant
charge
and
airflow
of
their
air
conditioning/heating
units.
IID
also
offers
a
rebate
on
the
purchase
of
higher
efficiency
air
conditioning
units,
high
efficiency
refrigerators,
programmable
thermostats,
and
ENERGY
STAR
equipment.
City
staff
has
held
several
meetings
with
IID
representatives
to
discuss
opportunities
for
collaboration
to
conserve
energy
in
La
Quinta,
including
water
management
opportunities
for
golf
courses
and
golf-‐oriented
communities.
§ Objective:
Follow
up
with
IID
to
establish
and
market
a
plan
to
participate
in
programs
that
are
most
beneficial
to
La
Quinta
residents
and
homeowners;
continue
to
develop
HVAC
retrofitting
program
with
IID.
§ Timing:
Adopt
plan
by
June
2010
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund,
IID
program
funds,
and
potential
AB
811
special
assessment
district
funds
§ Responsible
Agency:
City
Manager’s
Office/
Planning
Department
HOUSING
II-‐238
Evaluation:
The
City’s
Going
Green
website
provides
information
on
IID
rebates
through
links
to
their
rebate
website,
including
the
Residential
ENERGY
STAR
rebate
program.
IID
is
continuing
to
offer
free,
in-‐home
residential
and
commercial
energy
audits
and
follow
up
list
of
recommendations
intended
to
reduce
energy
consumption
and
the
monthly
bill.
The
City
works
through
its
partnership
with
IID
and
markets
this
program
through
meetings
with
Homeowners’
Association
boards
and
various
City
sponsored
events
to
encourage
La
Quinta
residents
an d
business
to
sign
up
for
these
free
energy
audits.
This
program
is
successful
and
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Program
H-‐6.5.f:
Weatherization
Assistance
The
Federal
Department
of
Energy’s
Weatherization
Assistance
Program,
in
conjunction
with
state
and
local
programs,
provide
low
or
no
cost
weatherization
and
insulation
services
to
reduce
the
heating
and
cooling
costs
for
low
income
households.
§ Objective:
Encourage
low
income
homeowners
or
renters
to
apply
for
free
energy
audits,
home
weatherization,
and
utility
rebate
programs
by
advertising
available
programs
on
the
City’s
website
and
at
City
Hall.
§ Timing:
Advertise
by
March
2010
§ Funding:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Building
and
Safety
Department/
City
Manager’s
Office
Evaluation:
The
City
is
currently
advertising
available
programs
for
free
energy
audits,
home
weatherization,
and
utility
rebate
programs
on
the
City’s
website
and
at
City
Hall
through
handouts/flyers/posted
info.
This
program
is
successful
and
will
be
extended
into
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Public
Participation
California
Government
Code
requires
that
local
governments
make
a
diligent
effort
to
achieve
public
participation
from
all
economic
segments
of
the
community
in
the
development
of
the
housing
element.
The
City’s
public
outreach
efforts
focused
on
community
and
stakeholder
workshops,
information
dissemination
through
the
City’s
website,
electronic
mail
notifications
and
public
hearings.
Together,
this
input
helped
the
City
understand
and
respond
to
the
housing
needs
of
the
community.
HOUSING
II-‐239
Community
and
Stakeholder
Workshops
Personal
invitations
were
sent
to
local
and
regional
development
entities,
advocacy
groups
and
interested
parties
via
mail.
In
addition,
the
workshops
were
advertised
on
the
City’s
web
site,
and
as
display
ads
in
the
Desert
Sun
newspaper.
Two
workshops
were
held:
one
for
stakeholders
and
one
for
residents
at
large.
The
comments
and
input
received
from
the
stakeholders
centered
on
the
economic
hardship
created
when
redevelopment
was
eliminated
by
the
State.
The
development
community
is
struggling
to
make
up
the
gap
left
by
the
elimination
of
set
aside
funds.
The
comments
received
from
residents
centered
mostly
on
aesthetic
issues,
including
in
particular
building
height,
and
maintaining
the
2
story
limits
and
allowing
underground
parking
to
provide
for
density.
State
Review
and
Public
Hearings
The
Draft
Element
was
submitted
to
the
California
Department
of
Housing
and
Community
Development
(HCD)
for
review
and
certification.
The
City
has
received
and
responded
to
review
comments
from
HCD
to
address
their
concerns.
Once
the
document
has
been
certified
by
HCD,
the
Housing
Element
Update
will
involve
a
noticed
public
hearing
before
both
the
Planning
Commission
and
City
Council,
with
the
documents
available
for
public
review
at
City
Hall
and
on
the
City’s
website.
HOUSING
VISION
STATEMENT
A
Housing
Vision
Statement
was
developed
based
on
the
key
housing
issues
and
through
cooperation
of
the
citizens
and
elected
officials
of
the
City
of
La
Quinta.
The
housing
policies
and
programs
included
in
this
Housing
Element
are
designed
to
bring
this
vision
to
fruition.
“The
City
of
La
Quinta’s
vision
of
the
future
for
housing
focuses
on
encouraging
the
provision
of
suitable
housing
for
all
City
residents
while
maintaining
and
enhancing
the
City’s
high
quality
of
life
for
its
residents.
Through
its
housing
programs,
the
City
will
facilitate
the
maintenance
and
improvement
of
its
existing
housing
stock
resources,
and
encourage
the
production
of
a
variety
of
new
housing
to
meet
residents’
needs,
while
preserving
the
overall
character
of
the
City.”
HOUSING
II-‐240
COMMUNITY
PROFILE
The
housing
needs
of
the
City
are
determined
by
characteristics
of
the
population
(age,
household
size,
employment,
and
ethnicity)
and
the
characteristics
of
housing
available
to
that
population
(i.e.,
number
of
units,
tenure,
size,
cost,
etc.).
This
section
explores
the
characteristics
of
the
existing
and
projected
population
and
housing
stock
in
order
to
identify
potentially
unmet
housing
needs
in
La
Quinta.
This
information
provides
direction
in
updating
the
City’s
Housing
Element
goals,
policies,
and
programs.
The
demographics
used
in
this
section
are
derived
from
US
Census
data
for
1990,
2000,
2010;
US
Census
American
Community
Survey
3
and
5
year
estimates
data,
California
Department
of
Finance,
and
the
City
of
La
Quinta.
Population
The
City
of
La
Quinta
is
one
of
nine
cities
in
the
Coachella
Valley
subregion
of
Riverside
County.
The
Coachella
Valley
includes
the
cities
of
Cathedral
City,
Coachella,
Desert
Hot
Springs,
Indian
Wells,
lndio,
La
Quinta,
Palm
Desert,
Palm
Springs,
and
Rancho
Mirage,
as
well
as
large
areas
of
unincorporated
Riverside
County.
La
Quinta
ranks
high
in
population
growth
among
California’s
471
cities.
During
the
1990s,
the
population
of
La
Quinta
grew
by
111.3
percent,
making
it
the
fastest
growing
city
in
the
Coachella
Valley
at
the
time.
The
number
of
residents
in
the
City
increased
from
11,215
to
23,694
between
1990
and
2000.
The
population
further
increased
to
37,467
by
2010,
a
smaller
but
still
significant
increase
of
58.10
percent.
The
absolute
increase
in
population
for
cities
in
the
Coachella
Valley
provides
another
perspective
for
analysis
when
size
is
taken
into
consideration.
For
example,
Indio
grew
by
the
greatest
number
of
people
from
2000
to
2010,
with
an
increase
of
approximately
26,920
people.
La
Quinta
experienced
the
third
largest
numerical
increase,
with
an
added
population
of
13,773.
Table
II-‐20
Population
Growth
City/Region
2000
2010
Census
2012
DOF
2000-‐2010
2010-‐2012
%
#
%
#
La
Quinta
23,694
37,467
58.1
13,773
38,075
1.6
608
Coachella
Valley
255,788
346,518
35.5
90,730
355,986
27,3
9,468
Riverside
County
1,545,387
2,189,641
41.7
644,254
2,268,783
3.6
79,142
Source:
2000
and
2010
Census;
DOF
2012
HOUSING
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Table
II-‐21
Population
Growth
In
Coachella
Valley
Cities
City
2000
2010
Census
2012
DOF
Change
2000-‐
2010
Change
2010–
2012
%
#
%
#
Cathedral
City
42,647
51,200
20.1
8,553
52,108
1.8
908
Coachella
22,724
40,704
79.1
17,980
42,030
3.3
1,326
Desert
Hot
Springs
16,582
25,938
56.4
9,356
27,721
6.9
1,783
Indian
Wells
3,816
4,958
29.9
1,142
5,050
1.9
92
Indio
49,116
76,036
54.8
26,920
78,298
3.0
2,262
La
Quinta
23,694
37,467
58.1
13,773
38,190
1.9
723
Palm
Desert
41,155
48,445
17.7
7,290
49,619
2.4
1,174
Palm
Springs
42,807
44,552
4.1
1,745
45,414
1.9
862
Rancho
Mirage
13,249
17,218
30.0
3,969
17,556
2.0
338
Total
255,79
0
346,51
8
35.5
90,728
355,98
6
2.7
9,468
Source:
2000
and
2010
Census;
DOF
2012
Seasonal
Population
The
seasonal
or
part
time
resident
population
is
not
included
in
the
population
estimates
compiled
by
the
Census
Bureau
because
people
are
classified
according
to
the
location
of
their
primary
residence.
The
California
Department
of
Finance
(DOF)
provides
a
yearly
estimate
of
total
built
housing
units
and
an
estimate
of
the
number
of
vacant
units.
In
resort
communities
like
La
Quinta,
the
number
of
vacant
units
reflects
the
number
of
units
that
are
not
occupied
year
round,
as
well
as
those
that
are
ready
for
year
round
occupancy
but
as
yet
have
not
been
inhabited.
According
to
the
2010
Census,
the
overall
vacancy
rate
for
La
Quinta
is
36.9%,
while
the
seasonal
vacancy
rate
is
27.5%.
Age
Composition
Table
II-‐4
Age
Distribution,
shows
the
change
in
age
groups
from
2000
to
2010.
In
2010,
children
(ages
0–17)
comprised
22
percent
of
the
population,
adults
(ages
18–64)
represented
57
percent
and
senior
citizens
(ages
65
and
over)
made
up
20
percent.
In
2010,
the
median
age
in
La
Quinta
was
45.6
years,
significantly
older
than
Riverside
County
and
the
State
of
California
averages
of
33.7
and
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II-‐242
35.2
years
respectively.
This
represents
a
25%
increase
in
the
City’s
median
age
since
2000.
Table
II-‐4
indicates
that
the
rate
of
growth
in
the
18-‐65
age
group
remained
fairly
constant
from
2000
to
2010.
However,
the
0-‐17
age
group
reflects
a
slower
growth
rate,
making
up
8%
less
of
the
City’s
population
in
2010.
Conversely,
growth
in
the
65+
age
category
shows
an
8%
increase
in
share
of
City
population
compared
to
2000.
Table
II-‐22
Age
Distribution
Year
0–17
%
18–65
%
65+
%
Total
2000
6,905
29
13,616
57
3,173
13
23,694
2010
8,208
22
21,443
57
7,816
21
37,467
Source:
2000
and
2010
Census
Race
and
Ethnicity
Table
II-‐23
highlights
the
ethnic
distribution
of
the
population
for
1990,
2000
and
2010.
In
2000
slightly
over
one-‐third
of
the
City’s
total
population
was
minorities,
comparable
to
less
than
a
third
in
2010
and
1990,
and
just
over
one-‐fifth
in
1980.
Hispanic
residents,
7,486
people,
are
approximately
86
percent
of
the
minority
population
in
La
Quinta.
Most
significantly,
the
number
of
Hispanic
residents
in
La
Quinta
tripled
from
1980
to
1990,
and
then
doubled
again
from
1990
to
2000.
La
Quinta
is
becoming
a
more
ethnically
diverse
community.
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Table
II-‐23
1980–2000
Ethnic
Background
of
Population
Ethnic
Group
1990
2000
%
Change
1990–
2000
2010
%
Change
2000–
2010
%
Change
1990–
2010
#
%
#
%
#
%
Caucasian
7,804
69.6
14,944
62.9
-‐6.7
23,642
63.1
0.2
-‐6.5
Hispanic
2,944
26.3
7,486
32.0
+5.7
11,353
30.3
-‐1.7
+4.0
African
American
180
1.6
226
1.4
-‐0.2
599
1.6
+.2
0
Native
American
117
1.0
37
0.1
-‐0.9
112
0.3
+.2
-‐0.7
Asian/Pacific
Islander
170
1.5
535
2.3
+.8
1,087
2.9
+0.6
+1.4
Other
N/A
1.1
426
1.8
0.7
674
1.8
0
+.7
Total
11,215
100.0
23,654
100.0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
37,467
100.0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐
Source:
1990,
2000,
and
2010
Census;
Coachella
Valley
Association
of
Governments
Note:
Population
numbers
may
seem
distorted
because
the
US
Census
does
not
consider
Hispanic
ancestry
to
be
a
race.
For
this
reason,
some
Hispanics
choose
to
list
themselves
under
other
races.
1%
change
presented
in
terms
of
proportional
representation
in
the
population,
not
of
numerical
increase
Employment
The
economy
of
the
Coachella
Valley
was
traditionally
agriculture-‐
driven,
but
agriculture
is
steadily
being
replaced
by
tourism
and
residential
uses.
Although
employment
patterns
typically
induce
housing
demand,
the
regional
economy
of
the
Coachella
Valley
differs
from
most
parts
of
the
state.
Here,
employment
is
created
by
housing
demand,
manifested
in
the
construction
and
staffing
of
resorts
and
second
homes.
Tourist
and
resort
development
are
leading
indicators
to
predict
employment
and
housing
demand.
Although
a
tourist
economy
is
seasonal,
in
the
Coachella
Valley
it
is
generally
stable
and
does
not
suffer
the
severe
effects
of
recessions
as
do
other
regions
dependent
on
manufacturing
and
consumer
related
goods.
And
with
the
benefit
of
desert
weather,
the
resorts
in
the
La
Quinta
area
are
increasingly
operating
year
round.
There
is,
however,
some
seasonal
fluctuation
in
the
labor
market,
which
can
further
compound
the
problem
of
economic
stability
in
the
lower
income
sectors
of
the
labor
force,
affecting
their
ability
to
sustain
themselves
in
the
off
season
(summer)
months.
According
to
the
US
Census
Bureau
(2007-‐2011
American
Community
Survey),
in
2011
the
civilian
labor
force
comprised
17,382
persons,
of
whom
16,291
were
employed.
The
unemployment
rate
was
6.3
percent.
Table
II-‐6
shows
the
types
of
employment
by
industry
held
by
La
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Quinta
residents
in
2011.
The
majority
of
jobs
held
by
La
Quinta
residents
were
in
service
industries,
followed
by
retail
trade,
finance/real
estate,
and
professional
industries.
Many
La
Quinta
residents
work
in
other
communities,
and
many
residents
from
other
cities
work
in
La
Quinta.
An
estimated
at
2,046
(approximately
19
percent
of
the
total
resident
work
force)
both
live
and
work
in
La
Quinta.
Most
employment
opportunities
in
and
around
the
City
are
related
to
the
provision
of
services.
Table
II-‐7
shows
the
major
employers
for
the
community
area,
defined
by
the
La
Quinta
Chamber
of
Commerce
as
including
La
Quinta,
Indian
Wells,
Palm
Desert,
and
Indio.
The
largest
employers
are
in
the
nonmanufacturing
economy
and
are
directly
related
to
the
provision
of
services,
including
public
service,
big
box
retail,
and
recreational
and
resort
activities.
In
2008
the
City
surveyed
its
major
commercial
and
hospitality
facilities
to
identify
major
employers
in
the
city
limits.
The
largest
employers
surveyed
were
Desert
Sands
Unified
School
District,
La
Quinta
Resort
and
Club,
Wal-‐Mart,
Costco,
and
PGA
West
Golf
Resort.
Table
II-‐24
Employment
by
Industry
Industry
Employed
Persons
%
of
Employed
Persons
Agriculture,
Forestry
and
Fisheries,
Mining
117
0.7
Arts,
Recreation,
Accommodation
and
Food
Service
3,035
18.6
Construction
1,422
8.7
Manufacturing
773
4.8
Transportation/Warehousing/Utilities
528
3.3
Wholesale
Trade
292
1.8
Retail
Trade
2,228
13.7
Finance/Real
Estate
1,100
6.7
Professional
and
Administrative
1,818
11.2
Health,
Educational,
Information,
Social
and
Other
Services
4,422
27.1
Public
Administration
556
3.4
Total
Civilian
Employed
16,291
100.0
Source:
2007-‐2011
ACS
5-‐year
estimates
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Table
II-‐25
Major
Employers
La
Quinta
Community
Area
Name
of
Employer
Employed
Persons
Description
Desert
Sands
Unified
School
District
1,000
Public
school
system
La
Quinta
Resort
&
Club
1,200
Resort
hotel
Wal-‐Mart
Super
Center
365
Retail
Rancho
La
Quinta
150
Residential
Golf
Club
Costco
230
Retail
PGA
West
235
Residential
Golf
Club
Hideaway
122
Residential
Golf
Club
Home
Depot
240
Home
improvement
Imperial
Irrigation
District
200
Utility
company
Lowe’s
Home
Improvement
145
Home
improvement
Stater
Bros.
150
Supermarket
Best
Buy
100
Retail
Target
200
Retail
Tradition
Golf
Club
101
Residential
Golf
Club
The
Quarry
91
Residential
Golf
Club
Thane
Marketing
International
90
Infomercial
company
Ralphs
88
Supermarket
Source:
2008
Employer
Survey,
City
of
La
Quinta;
City
of
La
Quinta
Certified
Audited
Financial
Report
2012.
General
Income
Characteristics
The
median
household
income
of
La
Quinta
in
2010
was
$67,444
higher
than
the
Riverside
County
median
household
income
of
$58,365.
Since
2000,
the
median
income
for
La
Quinta
residents
has
increased,
with
the
2004
median
family
income
reported
as
$54,300
for
the
County
of
Riverside
and
$62,500
for
the
City
of
La
Quinta.
Household
income
estimates
(2010)
by
total
households
are
found
in
Table
II-‐26.
Although
the
census
classifications
for
income
are
not
the
same
as
the
household
income
categories
used
by
the
State
of
California
in
housing
affordability
analyses,
general
comparisons
can
be
made.
Five
household
income
categories
are
used
by
the
State
of
California
for
housing
affordability
analysis
based
on
the
area
median
income
(AMI):
extremely
low
(30
percent
or
less
of
the
area
median
income)
very
low
(31
to
50
percent
of
the
AMI),
low
(51
to
80
percent
of
the
AMI),
moderate
(81
to
120
percent
of
the
AMI),
and
above
moderate
(more
than
120
percent
of
the
AMI).
Table
II-‐27
identifies
the
actual
income
limits
for
the
five
income
categories
and
median
income
based
on
the
HUD
2012
median
income
of
$63,300
for
a
family
of
four
in
Riverside
County.
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Table
II-‐28
estimates
the
distribution
of
extremely
low,
very
low,
low,
moderate,
and
above
moderate
incomes
in
the
City
of
La
Quinta
based
on
the
2011
American
Community
Survey.
The
above
moderate
income
households
constitute
the
largest
grouping,
accounting
for
51.1
percent
of
all
households.
20.7
percent
of
the
households
in
the
City
are
moderate
income
households,
with
12.2
percent
classified
as
Low,
7.7
percent
as
very
low,
and
the
remaining
8.3
percent
as
extremely
low
income
households.
Table
II-‐26
2011
Household
Income
Estimates
Income
Category
Households
%
of
Households
$0
-‐
14,999
1,020
7.2%
$15,000
-‐
34,999
1,791
12.7%
$35,000
-‐
49,999
1,481
10.5%
$50,000
-‐
74,999
2,553
18.1%
$75,000
-‐
99,999
2,073
14.7%
$100,000
+
5,205
36.9%
Total
14,123
100.0%
Median
Income
$77,790
Source:
U.S.
Census
Bureau,
2007-‐2011
American
Community
Survey
Table
II-‐27
Income
Limits
by
Household
Size,
2012
Household
Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Extremely
Low
Income
$14,100
$16,100
$18,100
$20,100
$21,750
$23,350
$24,950
$26,550
Very
Low
Income
$23,450
$26,800
$30,150
$33,500
$36,200
$38,900
$41,550
$44,250
Low
Income
$37,550
$42,900
$48,250
$53,600
$57,900
$62,200
$66,500
$70,800
Moderate
Income
$53,150
$60,750
$68,350
$75,950
$82,050
$88,100
$94,200
$100,250
Median
Income
$44,330
$50,650
$56,950
$63,300
$68,350
$73,450
$78,500
$83,550
Source:
HCD
2012
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Table
II-‐28
Households
by
Income
Category,
2010
Income
for
Family
of
4
Number
of
Households
Percentage
of
Total
Extremely
Low
1,334
8.3
Very
Low
1,237
7.7
Low
1,952
12.2
Moderate
3,311
20.7
Above
Moderate
8,184
51.1
Total
16,018
100.0
Source:
2005-‐2009
ACS
5-‐year
data;
US
Census,
SCAG
The
2010
Census
reports
that
2,885
persons,
7.7
percent
of
the
total
population
in
the
City,
were
below
the
poverty
threshold.
Approximately
16
percent
of
La
Quinta
households
earn
50
percent
or
less
of
the
AMI.
This
is
10
percent
less
than
in
2000,
and
indicates
a
significant
improvement
in
incomes
for
lower
income
households.
HOUSING
PROFILE
This
section
provides
an
overview
of
La
Quinta’s
existing
housing
stock.
Since
the
establishment
of
the
La
Quinta
Hotel
in
1926,
La
Quinta
has
been
considered
to
be
a
world
class
resort
and
has
been
a
favored
location
for
vacation
and
retirement
homes.
Generally,
single-‐family
residences
were
constructed
on
an
individual
basis
from
the
1950s
until
the
La
Quinta
Country
Club
area
was
developed
in
the
1960s.
In
1975
a
brief
building
boom
began
due
to
speculation.
Recessions
in
the
1980s
and
early
1990s
resulted
in
an
oversupply
of
housing
and
little
construction
in
the
City.
Since
these
recessions,
a
rebound
occurred
beginning
in
the
late
1990s.
As
a
result
the
City
has
seen
a
rapid
increase
in
residential
development
of
all
types,
but
predominantly
single-‐family
units.
There
are
many
projects
clustered
around
recreation
amenities.
In
many
of
these
communities
second
units
and
guest
houses
(typically
used
to
house
guests,
extended
family
members,
and
service
workers)
are
processed
concurrently
with
the
primary
unit.
While
new
single-‐family
detached
and
attached
homes
are
entitled
and
waiting
to
be
built,
the
bust
of
subprime
lending
practices
in
the
mid
2000s
has
resulted
in
a
steep
decline
in
home
values,
rapid
increase
in
foreclosures,
and
a
decrease
in
the
number
of
households
eligible
to
enter
the
ownership
housing
market.
Several
projects
under
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II-‐248
construction
in
2007
and
2008
have
been
on
hold
indefinitely,
but
there
has
been
recent
interest
in
revising
these
projects
to
reflect
the
new
characteristics
of
the
emerging
recovery
of
the
area’s
housing
market..
Housing
Characteristics
Between
2000
and
2010,
the
number
of
housing
units
in
the
City
increased
by
11,677
units
from
11,812
to
23,489
units.
This
change
represents
a
98.9
percent
increase
(see
Table
II-‐29).
There
are
three
basic
types
of
housing
units
for
which
data
is
presented
in
Table
II-‐30:
single
family
units,
which
include
both
detached
and
attached
units;
multifamily
units,
which
include
apartments,
duplexes,
triplexes
and
fourplexes;
and
mobile
homes.
The
predominant
type
of
dwelling
unit
in
the
City
of
La
Quinta
continues
to
be
single
family.
Together,
detached
and
attached
single-‐family
homes
comprised
89.0
percent
of
all
units
in
the
City.
The
number
of
multifamily
units
in
the
City
more
than
doubled
from
2000
to
2010,
although
multifamily
units
represent
10
percent
of
the
total
housing
stock.
The
rate
of
development
activity
in
the
City
has
varied
over
the
years,
as
shown
in
Table
II-‐31.
The
numbers
in
Table
II-‐31
are
based
upon
the
number
of
building
permits
issued,
as
compared
to
units
built
to
date.
Therefore,
the
number
of
units
reported
is
greater
than
that
as
reported
by
DOF
for
a
similar
time
period.
The
annual
growth
rate
for
development
activity
hit
a
high
of
24.7
percent
in
1988
but
dropped
dramatically
in
subsequent
years,
to
a
low
of
3.7
percent
in
1991.
While
growth
rates
began
to
improve
during
the
1990s
to
around
5
to
9
percent,
growth
in
housing
production
peaked
in
the
mid-‐2000s,
and
began
to
drop
significantly
in
2007.
Table
II-‐29
Total
Housing
Stock
2000
to
2010
2000
2010
Change
2000–2010
%
#
California
13,312,456
13,680,081
+2.8
+367,625
Riverside
County
584,674
800,707
+36.9
+216,033
La
Quinta
11,812
23,489
+98.9
+11,677
Source:
2000
&
2010
Census;
DOF
HOUSING
II-‐249
Table
II-‐30
Total
Dwelling
Units
by
Type
of
Structure
2000
to
2012
Building
Type
2000
2012
Change
2000–2010
Units
%
of
Total
Units
%
of
Total
%
#
Single-‐Family
10,788
91.3
21,009
89.0
+94.7
+10,221
Multifamily
765
6.5
2,345
10.0
+206.5
+1,580
Mobile
Homes
1
259
2.2
231
1.0
–10.8
–28
Total
Dwelling
Units
11,812
100.0
23,585
100.0
+99.7
+11,733
Source:
2000
Census
data
and
2012
DOF
1In
2006
a
mobile
home
park
was
converted
to
the
Vista
Dunes
affordable
housing
project.
The
residents
of
the
92
mobile
homes
were
compensated
and
relocated.
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Table
II-‐31
Historic
Record
of
Housing
Development
Year
Single-‐
Family
Detached
Single-‐
Family
Attached
Multi-‐
family
Mobile
Homes
Demo
Annual
Total
Sum
Total
Annual
growth
(%)
Pre-‐
1983
1,415
374
168
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
N/A
1,957
N/A
1983
20
227
10
226
-‐-‐-‐-‐
483
2,440
24.7
1984
82
202
2
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
286
2,726
11.7
1985
74
307
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
381
3,107
14.0
1986
158
237
3
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
398
3,505
9.7
1987
143
123
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
266
3,771
5.9
1988
467
712
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
1,179
4,950
24.7
1989
587
142
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–6
723
5,673
12.2
1990
707
371
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–4
1,074
6,747
16.1
1991
282
4
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
286
7,033
3.7
1992
283
32
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
315
7,348
3.9
1993
312
12
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
324
7,672
3.9
1994
474
24
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
498
8,170
5.7
1995
380
28
91
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
499
8,669
5.4
1996
462
24
116
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
602
9,271
6.2
1997
466
28
1
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–1
494
9,765
4.8
1998
870
34
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–2
902
10,667
8.4
1999
1,171
20
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–4
1,187
11,854
10.2
2000
1,274
58
200
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
1,532
13,386
11.9
2001
898
4
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–11
891
14,277
6.2
2002
570
87
117
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–13
761
15,038
5.0
2003
1,030
78
280
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–10
1,378
16,416
9.2
2004
1,293
111
14
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–21
1,397
17,813
8.5
2005
1,242
206
151
-‐-‐-‐-‐
–12
1,587
19,400
8.9
2006
719
148
327
-‐92
–61
1,096
20,496
5.7
2007
448
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐21
–3
424
20,920
2.1
2008
230
6
218
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐3
451
21,371
2.2
2009
103
6
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐4
105
21,476
0.5
2010
73
6
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
79
21,555
0.4
2011
34
4
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐2
36
21,591
0.2
2012
49
0
176
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐1
224
21,815
1.0
To
6/1/13
52
0
0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
-‐-‐-‐-‐
52
21,867
0.2
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
Historic
Record
of
Housing
Development,
2012;
City
of
La
Quinta
Monthly
Building
Permit
Logs,
2006-‐2013
1
In
2006
a
mobile
home
park
was
converted
to
an
affordable
housing
project;
the
mobile
homes
are
not
included
in
the
demolished
category.
The
residents
of
the
92
mobile
homes
were
compensated
and
relocated.
A
significant
factor
affecting
the
number
of
available
units
throughout
most
communities
in
the
Coachella
Valley
is
the
fact
that
many
housing
units
are
held
off
the
market
for
use
either
as
short
term
vacation
rentals
or
as
second
homes.
Statistics
available
from
DOF
as
of
January
1,
2013,
indicate
that
the
vacancy
rate
in
La
Quinta
is
36.9
percent,
reflecting
the
seasonal
resort
character
of
the
City.
The
2010
Census
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estimated
that
74.4
of
vacant
housing
units
in
the
City
are
for
seasonal
or
occasional
use.
On
that
basis,
the
City’s
actual
net
vacancy
rate
is
9.5%.
Household
Characteristics
Before
current
housing
problems
can
be
understood
and
future
needs
anticipated,
housing
occupancy
characteristics
need
to
be
identified
in
the
City.
The
following
is
an
analysis
of
household
size,
household
growth,
tenure,
and
vacancy
trends.
By
definition,
a
“household”
consists
of
all
the
people
occupying
a
dwelling
unit,
whether
or
not
they
are
related.
A
single
person
living
in
an
apartment
is
a
household,
just
as
a
couple
with
two
children
living
in
the
same
dwelling
unit
is
considered
a
household.
Households
and
Household
Size
Between
2000
and
2010,
La
Quinta
households
grew
at
a
rate
more
than
twice
that
of
Riverside
County,
as
shown
in
Table
II-‐32.
It
is
important
to
note,
however,
that
the
vast
majority
of
this
growth
occurred
prior
to
2008,
and
that
growth
ceased
almost
completely.
The
total
number
of
households
in
the
City
in
2010
was
14,820,
which
represents
a
net
increase
of
6,375
households
since
2000.
Table
II-‐33
shows
the
number
of
households
in
La
Quinta
by
household
size.
Household
size
is
important,
as
the
City
uses
the
average
household
size
to
plan
for
most
public
improvements
and
services
and
to
project
population.
The
2010
Census
estimates
the
number
of
persons
per
household
at
2.52,
and
January
1,
2013,
DOF
estimates
show
a
slight
increase,
at
2.57
persons
per
household.
Table
II-‐32
Total
Households,
2000
and
2010
Jurisdiction
2000
2010
#
Increase
%
Increase
County
of
Riverside
506,218
686,260
180,042
35.6
City
of
La
Quinta
8,445
14,820
6,375
75.5
Source:
2000
and
2010
Census
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Table
II-‐33
Household
Size,
2000
and
2010
Household
Size
2000
2010
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
1
Person
1,426
16.9
3,164
21.3
2
Person
3,304
39.1
6,471
43.7
3–4
Person
2,556
30.2
3,669
24.8
5+
Person
1,169
13.8
1,516
10.2
Total
Households
8,455
14,820
Average
Household
Size
2.79
2.52
Source:
2000
&
2010
Census
Note:
Total
number
of
households
and
average
household
size
obtained
from
DOF
and
distribution
extrapolated
based
on
2000
Census
figures.
Housing
Tenure
The
number
of
owner
occupied
housing
units
in
the
City
has
not
fluctuated
much
during
the
last
decade.
In
2000,
La
Quinta
owners
occupied
81.5
percent
of
total
units
in
the
City,
compared
to
75.2
percent
in
2010.
As
shown
in
Table
II-‐15,
the
number
of
owner
occupied
units
decreased
from
81.5
percent
in
2000
to
75.2
percent
(11,152
units)
in
2010.
The
increase
in
the
proportion
of
renter
occupied
housing
units
in
La
Quinta
from
18.5
percent
(1,566
units)
in
2000
to
24.8
percent
in
2010
reflects
the
various
factors
associated
with
the
recent
economic
downturn:
job
loss,
sub-‐prime
lending
practices,
Vacancy
The
vacancy
rate
is
a
measure
of
the
general
availability
of
housing.
It
also
indicates
how
well
the
types
of
units
available
meet
the
current
housing
market
demand.
A
low
vacancy
rate
suggests
that
households
may
have
difficulty
finding
housing
within
their
price
range;
a
high
vacancy
rate
may
indicate
either
the
existence
of
a
high
number
of
units
undesirable
for
occupancy
or
a
simple
oversupply
of
housing
units.
Statistics
available
from
DOF
as
of
January
1,
2013,
indicate
that
the
vacancy
rate
in
La
Quinta
is
36.9
percent,
reflecting
the
seasonal
resort
character
of
the
City.
The
2010
Census
estimated
that
74.4
of
vacant
housing
units
in
the
City
are
for
seasonal
or
occasional
use.
On
that
basis,
the
City’s
actual
net
vacancy
rate
is
9.5%.
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Of
the
8,669
vacant
units
in
2010,
736
were
available
for
rent,
783
were
available
for
sale,
and
141
had
been
rented
or
sold
and
were
awaiting
occupancy.
The
remaining
6,448
units
were
counted
as
seasonal
or
second
homes.
Table
II-‐34
Housing
Tenure
and
Vacancy
Tenure
2010
Percentage
Total
Units
Total
Units
23,489
100.0
Occupied
14,820
63.1
Vacant
8,669
36.9
Ownership
Units
Total
Ownership
Units
12,022
100.0
Occupied
11,152
92.8
Vacant
870
7.2
Rental
Units
Total
Rental
Units
4,458
100.0
Occupied
3,668
82.3
Vacant
790
17.7
Seasonal/Other
Units
Total
Seasonal
Recreational
Use
6,448
-‐-‐
Rented
or
Sold,
not
occupied
141
-‐-‐
Other
Vacant
561
-‐-‐
Source:
2010
Census
Age
and
Condition
of
Housing
Housing
age
is
a
factor
for
determining
the
need
for
rehabilitation.
Without
proper
maintenance,
housing
units
deteriorate
over
time.
Also,
older
houses
may
not
be
built
to
current
housing
standards
for
fire
and
earthquake
safety.
Approximately
72
percent
of
the
housing
stock
in
the
City
of
La
Quinta
has
been
built
since
1990,
and
about
42
percent
of
the
current
stock
has
been
constructed
since
2000
(see
Table
II-‐35).
Less
than
4
percent
was
constructed
prior
to
1970.
The
oldest
homes
in
the
City
are
found
in
the
Cove
neighborhood.
Of
the
older
single
family
homes,
many
are
well
maintained
and
are
mostly
occupied
by
long
term
residents.
A
small
proportion
of
older
homes
have
not
been
well-‐maintained.
These
homes
are
typically
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smaller
than
new
homes
in
the
City;
some
less
than
1,000
square
feet.
As
land
values
increase,
it
will
become
economically
viable
to
replace
or
rehabilitate
some
of
these
structures.
These
homes
are
primarily
in
the
Cove
area
and
behind
City
Hall.
Outside
of
the
Cove
area,
the
homes
are
generally
newer.
Many
new
units
in
these
other
areas
are
custom
homes
in
gated
communities
and
are
maintained
by
their
owners
in
accordance
with
the
requirements
of
a
home
owners
association.
Table
II-‐35
Age
of
Housing
Stock
in
La
Quinta
Year
Built
Total
Percentage
2005-‐2011
2,161
9.8
2000-‐2004
7,176
32.5
1990–1999
6,448
29.2
1980–1989
3,658
16.6
1970–1979
1,867
8.4
1960–1969
427
1.9
1950–1959
159
0.7
1940–1949
84
0.4
Before
1939
102
0.5
Total
Stock
2
22,082
100.0
Source:
2007-‐2011
5-‐year
ACS
Census
data
Housing
is
considered
substandard
when
conditions
are
found
to
be
below
the
minimum
standards
of
living
defined
by
Section
1001
of
the
Uniform
Housing
Code.
Households
living
in
substandard
conditions
are
considered
as
being
in
need
of
housing
assistance
even
if
they
are
not
seeking
alternative
housing
arrangements.
The
majority
of
the
substandard
units
and
the
units
needing
replacement
are
in
the
Cove
area.
Many
of
the
housing
units
in
the
Cove
area
are
more
than
30
years
old.
After
30
years
homes
generally
require
major
rehabilitation,
such
as
a
new
roof
or
updated
plumbing.
Housing
Conditions
Survey
Methodology
A
citywide
survey
of
the
housing
stock
was
conducted
in
November
2007
to
make
observations
of
housing
conditions.
Some
older
areas
of
the
City
that
are
known
to
have
particular
housing
problems
include
the
Cove,
Desert
Club
tracts,
Cameo
Palms,
and
Westward
Ho
neighborhoods.
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The
survey
addressed
five
housing
characteristics:
v Structural,
such
as
walls,
beams,
supports,
and
columns.
v Doors
and
windows,
including
soffits,
overhangs,
and
entries.
v Paint
and
cosmetics,
looking
for
fading,
cracking,
or
chipping
of
paint,
stucco,
plant-‐ons,
and
trim
or
fascia.
v Roofing,
looking
for
missing
or
broken
tiles
or
shingles,
sagging
or
bowing,
or
eave
damage.
v Streetscape,
including
landscape,
graffiti,
and
refuse.
The
survey
measured
each
characteristic
for
each
home
based
on
a
four-‐point
scale:
minor
deterioration
(one
point),
moderate
deterioration
(two
points),
substantial
deterioration
(three
points),
and
dilapidated
conditions
(four
points).
The
values
assigned
for
the
five
characteristics
were
summed
for
each
home
and
divided
to
create
an
average
score.
Homes
receiving
an
average
score
of
less
than
1.0
were
classified
as
units
that
have
simply
deferred
maintenance.
When
a
home
averaged
a
score
of
1.0–1.5,
the
home
was
identified
as
in
need
of
minor
rehabilitation.
If
the
average
score
reached
1.6–2.5,
the
home
was
identified
as
in
need
or
moderate
rehabilitation.
Finally,
any
home
that
received
an
average
score
of
2.6
or
higher
was
identified
as
in
need
of
substantial
rehabilitation.
Housing
Conditions
Survey
Results
The
majority
of
units
surveyed
were
found
to
be
in
good
condition,
with
little
or
no
observation
of
deferred
maintenance
or
need
for
repairs.
The
survey
showed
that
approximately
1,470
units
in
the
City
(approximately
7
percent
of
the
housing
stock)
exhibited
the
need
for
maintenance
activities
or
structural
repair.
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Deferred
Maintenance
Almost
all
of
the
units
identified
in
the
survey,
1,408
units,
were
assigned
an
overall
score
of
less
than
1.0
and
are
classified
as
deferred
maintenance.
The
buildings
under
this
classification
do
not
display
major
structural
deficiencies,
but
include
characteristics
that
do
require
attention.
In
general,
these
units
exhibited
only
minor
deterioration
for
a
couple
of
characteristics.
For
example,
some
painting
or
minor
repairs
to
the
fascia,
trim,
windows,
garage,
and
front
doors
may
be
needed.
The
surface
material
or
rock/pebble
protective
covering
of
the
roof
may
need
attention.
Most
frequently
cited
are
cases
where
the
aggregate/pebbles
have
been
stripped
or
worn
off,
and
the
black
asphalt/tarred
sheet
rock
underlayment
is
exposed.
Units
displaying
warped
garage
doors
that
do
not
close
all
the
way,
peeling
paint
on
wood
siding,
and
unpainted
or
major
discoloration
of
patches
of
stucco
are
also
included
in
this
classification.
Units
in
the
deferred
maintenance
category
may
also
reflect
the
need
for
fence
repair
or
paint;
the
complete
lack
of
landscaping,
where
the
yard
consists
of
dirt,
weeds,
dead
plants,
or
rusting
metal
of
unknown
sources;
and
neglect
of
portions
of
the
yard
or
exterior
structures
(such
as
shade
overhangs,
porticos
or
fences).
Other
circumstances
that
contribute
toward
the
deferred
maintenance
ranking
include
the
use
of
the
front/side
yards
for
unstructured/unorganized/
unshielded
storage
of
vehicles,
old
tools,
old
machinery,
propane
tanks,
broken
doors,
windows,
furniture,
and
other
types
of
clutter;
and
the
storage
of
campers
or
camper
shells
in
the
front
yard
rather
than
the
driveway.
In
some
cases
these
camper
units
appeared
to
be
occupied.
These
characteristics
do
not,
for
the
most
part,
compromise
the
structural
integrity
of
the
housing
unit.
However,
they
can
lead
to
more
serious
physical
deterioration
and
contribute
to
an
overall
atmosphere
of
neighborhood
neglect
and
disrepair
(“blight”).
In
some
cases,
units
exhibit
several
substandard
physical
conditions
concurrently,
(such
as
need
for
window
repair,
stucco
patching,
and
replacement
of
garage
doors),
but
don’t
exhibit
yard
maintenance
deferral.
These
units
are
technically
indistinguishable
from
those
units
in
the
minor
rehabilitation
category.
If
a
unit
in
the
deferred
maintenance
category
reveals
the
existence
of
three
or
more
physical
conditions,
it
is
worth
considering
for
minor
rehabilitation.
Other
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characteristics
not
specifically
ranked
may
also
warrant
minor
rehabilitation.
Minor
Rehabilitation
There
were
36
units
that
received
an
average
score
of
1.0–1.5
and
were
classified
as
minor
rehabilitation.
A
total
of
30
of
these
units
were
in
the
Cove
area.
This
classification
reflects
the
presence
of
three
or
more
deferred
maintenance
items
and/or
the
inclusion
of
one
non-‐structural
major
deficiency.
Most
combinations
of
conditions
showing
need
for
minor
rehabilitation
included
deferred
yard/fence
maintenance
and
paint
or
stucco
repair.
A
unit
exhibiting
characteristics
warranting
a
minor
rehabilitation
classification
may
not
necessarily
reflect
the
existence
of
a
major
deficiency.
The
majority
of
units
in
the
minor
rehabilitation
category
reflect
the
presence
of
numerous
deferred
maintenance
conditions.
These
conditions
may
begin
to
physically
deteriorate
the
unit,
yet
do
not
materially
endanger
the
occupation
of
the
unit,
and
are
economically
feasible
to
correct.
Moderate
Rehabilitation
Of
the
23
units
classified
as
in
need
of
moderate
rehabilitation,
20
are
in
the
Cove
area.
Receiving
average
scores
of
1.6–2.5,
these
units
distinguish
themselves
from
those
in
need
of
minor
rehabilitation
by
exhibiting
conditions
that
may
materially
endanger
the
health,
safety,
or
wellbeing
of
the
occupant.
These
units,
however,
may
be
economically
feasible
to
repair.
Based
upon
survey
observations,
the
structures
in
this
Moderate
Rehabilitation
category
are
clearly
in
a
deficient
state.
For
the
most
part,
four
to
five
deferred
maintenance
deficiencies,
more
than
one
major
deficiency,
or
a
primary
structural
element
needing
major
repair,
were
observed
for
units
in
the
moderate
rehabilitation
category.
The
most
prevalent
characteristics
observed
in
single-‐family
units
of
this
category
were
need
for
major
roof
repair,
window
replacement,
or
some
slight
structural
or
concrete
repair.
These
characteristics
are
compounded
by
deferred
maintenance
items
such
as
trim
or
garage
doors
lacking
paint,
deferred
upkeep
of
landscaping
and
fencing,
and
roofs
in
need
of
patching.
Many
homeowners
may
not
be
aware
of
rehabilitation
programs
that
can
help
them
bring
their
home
up
to
code.
The
City
will
list
these
resources
on
its
website
and
may
be
able
to
provide
financial
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assistance
for
home
rehabilitation.
The
County
of
Riverside
also
offers
a
home
repair
program.
Substantial
Rehabilitation
or
Replacement
The
four
housing
units
classified
as
substantial
rehabilitation
are
units
that,
in
their
present
state,
materially
endanger
the
health,
safety
and/or
wellbeing
of
occupants
in
at
least
one
respect.
These
units
received
an
average
score
of
2.6
or
greater
and
may
not
be
economically
feasible
to
repair.
These
units
exhibit
characteristics
such
as
need
for
complete
replacement
of
the
roof
structure,
walls
that
will
require
reconstruction/replacement,
major
stucco
and
painting
needs,
partial
foundation
deterioration,
and
dilapidated
yard/grounds
and
fences.
In
addition
to
structural
deficiency,
the
lack
of
certain
infrastructure
and
utilities
often
serves
as
an
indicator
of
substandard
conditions.
According
to
the
2000
Census,
there
were
19
ownership
units
that
lacked
complete
plumbing
facilities
and
34
units
in
the
City
that
lacked
complete
kitchen
facilities.
Additionally,
there
were
15
units
reliant
on
wood
as
the
heating
source,
and
67
units
with
no
source
of
heating.
The
City
initiated
a
Residential
Rehabilitation
Assistance
Program
in
1997
and
rehabilitated
a
total
of
13
homes
between
1997
and
2004.
The
program
was
discontinued
in
2004
due
to
a
lack
of
interest
from
property
owners
and
contractors.
From
2010
through
2012,
the
Code
Compliance
Division
has
acted
on
185
violations
relating
to
the
Building
Code.
While
Code
Compliance
statistics
do
not
differentiate
violation
statistics
into
categories,
most
Building
Code
violations
would
include
conditions
which
threatened
public
health
and
safety,
such
as
roofing
failure,
major
wall
repair,
foundation
repair,
and
similar
conditions.
All
the
violations
were
corrected.
Rooms
per
Unit
Table
II-‐36
shows
the
number
of
bedrooms
per
unit,
ranging
from
no
bedroom
(studios)
to
five
or
more
bedrooms.
Table
II-‐36
also
highlights
the
number
of
bedrooms
per
unit,
in
relationship
to
the
total
number
of
units
for
both
2000
and
2011.
The
single
largest
increase
proportionally
was
in
three-‐bedroom
units,
which
increased
8
percent
from
2000
to
2011.
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Table
II-‐36
Bedrooms
Per
Unit,
2000–2011
Bedrooms
Per
Unit
2000
%
of
Total
2011
%
of
Total
%
Change
1
Studio
(no
bedroom)
159
1.3
248
1.1
-‐0.2
1
375
3.2
1,296
5.5
2.3
2
2,101
17.9
4,510
19.1
1.2
3
7,013
60.0
12,251
52.0
-‐8.0
4
2,044
17.4
4,595
19.5
2.1
5+
71
0.6
657
2.8
2.2
Total
11,763
100.4
23,557
100.0
-‐-‐-‐-‐
Source:
2000
Census
,
2007-‐2011
American
Community
Survey.
1
This
category
represents
percent
change
in
proportional
terms.
Table
II-‐37
identifies
the
number
of
bedrooms
in
a
dwelling
unit
by
tenure.
Three-‐bedroom
units
constituted
the
majority
of
housing
stock
(approximately
59
and
44
percent,
respectively)
for
both
owner
and
rental
units.
In
ownership
units,
those
with
two,
three,
or
four
bedrooms
made
up
96
percent
of
units,
while
the
same
bedroom
mix
made
up
only
83
percent
or
rental
units.
As
would
be
expected,
rental
units
contained
a
much
higher
proportion
of
one-‐bedroom
units,
providing
housing
for
those
who
are
young,
mobile
or
do
not
earn
enough
to
enter
homeownership.
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Table
II-‐37
Bedrooms
in
Dwelling
Unit
by
Tenure,
2010
Tenure
Number
Percentage
Owner
Occupied
10,238
100
Studio
(no
bedroom)
18
1
1
bedroom
84
1
2
bedrooms
1,100
11
3
bedrooms
6,066
59
4
bedrooms
2,638
26
5
or
more
bedrooms
332
3
Renter
Occupied
3,643
100
Studio
(no
bedroom)
28
1
1
bedroom
602
17
2
bedrooms
1,110
30
3
bedrooms
1,589
44
4
bedrooms
314
9
5
or
more
bedrooms
0
0
Total
13,881
100
Studio
(no
bedroom)
46
1
1
bedroom
686
5
2
bedrooms
2,200
16
3
bedrooms
7,655
55
4
bedrooms
2,952
21
5
or
more
bedrooms
332
2
Source:
U.S.
Census
Bureau,
2008-‐2010
American
Community
Survey.
Housing
Costs
and
Rents
This
section
discusses
resale
pricing
for
existing
housing,
the
pricing
for
new
single
family
housing,
and
the
average
rental
prices
in
the
City.
La
Quinta’s
for-‐sale
and
rental
properties
range
from
multimillion
dollar
estates
to
very
low
income
subsidized
units.
Resale
Homes
The
average
price
for
a
resale
home
in
the
City
varies,
depending
upon
the
type
and
location
of
the
unit.
As
shown
in
Table
II-‐38,
approximately
49
percent
of
single-‐family
detached
homes
and
40
percent
of
condominiums
were
listed
under
$300,000.
Available
condominiums
have
a
wide
price
range
depending
on
location,
bedroom
count,
and
amenities
associated
with
the
subdivision.
The
median
home
sales
price
for
an
existing
home
in
the
2nd
quarter
of
2012
was
$330,000,
an
increase
of
9.2%
over
the
previous
year,
but
a
15%
drop
from
the
same
period
in
2010,
when
the
median
sales
price
stood
at
$384,000.
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Table
II-‐38
Sample
Resale
Prices
of
Single-‐Family
Homes
and
Condominiums
Price
Range
Single-‐family
Homes
Condominiums
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
$750,000–
$3,500,000
75
13%
0
0%
$500,000–
$749,999
83
14.5
13
10.6
$400,000–
$499,999
45
8%
15
12.2%
$350,000–
$399,999
30
5%
29
23.6%
$300,000–
$349,999
63
11%
17
13.8%
$250,000–
$299,999
90
15.7%
17
13.8%
$200,000–
$249,999
70
12.2%
19
15.4%
$150,000–
$199,999
79
13.8%
7
5.7%
$125,000–
$149,999
19
3.3%
5
4.1%
$75,000–
$124,999
17
3.0%
1
0.8%
$0–$74,999
3
0.5%
0
0%
Total
574
100%
123
100%
Source:
:
www.Trulia.com,
April
2013
(1/1/13
–
4/20/13)
New
Homes
The
construction
of
new
homes
in
the
City
has
been
severely
curtailed
by
the
recession.
The
median
price
for
a
new
home
in
the
2nd
quarter
of
2012
was
$475,000,
a
3%
decrease
from
the
previous
year,
and
1%
less
than
in
2010.
The
new
housing
market
in
La
Quinta
has
yet
to
recover.
A
number
of
projects
that
are
approved
but
not
yet
constructed
have
been
stopped.
The
owners
of
undeveloped
or
unfinished
residential
projects
may
decide
to
sell
the
land
or
hold
the
land
and
restart
construction
during
the
next
upswing
in
the
housing
market.
Some
new
properties
have
been
auctioned
off
and
others
are
being
sold
back
to
financial
institutions.
Overall
the
housing
market
in
La
Quinta
is
more
affordable
than
in
previous
years.
During
the
2006-‐2013
planning
period,
the
City
built
affordable
for-‐sale
units
in
addition
to
affordable
rental
projects.
Watercolors,
a
149-‐unit
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project
that
opened
in
2007,
includes
two-‐
and
three-‐bedroom
units
affordable
to
moderate
income
households
(ages
55
and
over).
Rental
Units
Table
II-‐22
provides
a
listing
of
advertised
rents
for
a
selection
of
apartment
properties.
These
market
rate
units
are
largely
affordable
to
moderate
income
households
of
any
size.
New
rental
projects
in
La
Quinta,
particularly
affordable
projects,
are
incorporating
more
aspects
of
sustainable
design
and
green
building.
The
Vista
Dunes
Courtyard
Homes
project,
constructed
in
2008,
which
provides
79
rental
units
affordable
to
very
low
income
households
and
one
unit
affordable
to
a
moderate
income
household.
Vista
Dunes
is
the
first
very
low
income
multifamily
project
of
its
size
in
the
country
to
achieve
LEED
Platinum
certification.
The
project
provides
a
swimming
pool,
playground,
basketball
court,
and
large
community
multipurpose
room.
Wolff
Waters
Place,
built
in
2009,
includes
218
green-‐built
apartments,
of
which
216
are
affordable
to
very
low
income
households
and
2
are
affordable
to
moderate
income
families.
Coral
Mountain
Apartments
is
designed
for
176
units,
of
which
36
are
proposed
to
be
affordable
to
very
low
income
households,
138
to
low
income
households,
and
2
units
will
be
affordable
to
moderate
income
households.
The
project
will
be
completed
in
2014,
early
in
the
planning
period.
Washington
Street
Apartments
consists
of
72
existing
one-‐bedroom
apartment
units
located
on
approximately
4.7
acres
of
land.
These
units
will
be
rehabilitated
by
the
City,
and
68
new
one-‐bedroom
units,
on
approximately
5
additional
acres,
will
be
added.
The
majority
of
apartment
rental
properties
are
offered
at
costs
comparable
to
the
average
rental
costs
for
the
Coachella
Valley
as
a
whole.
The
affordability
of
rental
housing
in
La
Quinta
is
not
directly
tied
to
the
density
of
the
project;
rather,
prices
range
based
on
condition,
on-‐site
amenities,
location,
and
unit
size.
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Table
II-‐39
Representative
Apartment
Market
Rental
Rates
Project
Name
Unit
Size
Market
Rental
Rate
Villagio
at
La
Quinta
1
&
2
Bdrm
$1,129-‐1,285
Mediterra
1
&
2
Bdrm
$999-‐1,390
Villa
Cortina
1,
2,
3
&
4
Bdrm
$666-‐842
Aventine
1
&
2
Bdrm
$1,045-‐1,245
Vista
Dunes
1,
2
&
3
Bdrm
$277-‐711
HOUSING
NEEDS
The
following
analysis
of
current
City
housing
conditions
presents
housing
needs
and
concerns
relative
to
various
segments
of
the
population.
Several
factors
will
influence
the
degree
of
demand
or
need
for
new
housing
in
La
Quinta
in
coming
years.
The
four
major
“needs”
categories
considered
in
this
element
are:
Overpayment:
renters
and
homeowners
who
must
pay
more
than
30
percent
of
their
gross
incomes
for
shelter.
Overcrowding:
In
response
to
higher
housing
prices,
lower
income
households
must
often
be
satisfied
with
smaller,
less
adequate
housing
for
available
money.
Special
Needs:
Special
needs
are
those
associated
with
relatively
unusual
occupation
or
demographic
groups
that
call
for
very
specific
program
responses,
such
as
preservation
of
residential
hotels
or
the
development
of
four-‐bedroom
apartments.
State
law
specifically
requires
analysis
of
the
special
housing
needs
of
the
elderly,
the
disabled,
single-‐parent
households,
large
families,
farm
workers,
and
homeless
persons.
Future
Housing
Needs:
To
meet
future
needs
of
local
and
regional
population
and
employment
growth,
SCAG
developed
the
Regional
Housing
Needs
Assessment
(RHNA),
which
establishes
both
the
projected
need
for
non-‐market-‐rate
housing
and
the
“fair
share”
distribution
of
the
projected
need
to
each
jurisdiction
in
each
market
area.
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II-‐264
Overpayment
and
Housing
Affordability
State
housing
policy
recognizes
that
cooperative
participation
of
the
private
and
public
sectors
is
necessary
to
expand
housing
opportunities
to
all
economic
segments
of
the
community.
Historically,
the
private
sector
generally
responds
to
the
majority
of
the
community’s
housing
needs
through
the
production
of
market-‐rate
housing.
However,
the
percentage
of
the
population
on
a
statewide
basis
who
can
afford
market-‐rate
housing
is
declining.
The
State
of
California
and
HUD
determined
that
affordable
housing
should
consume
no
more
than
30
percent
of
household
gross
income
for
lower
and
moderate
income
households.
A
household
spending
greater
than
30
percent
of
their
gross
income
on
housing
is
considered
to
be
overpaying.
Table
II-‐40
lists
the
percentage
of
renters
and
homeowners
who
overpay
for
housing,
based
on
2005-‐2009
CHAS
data.
Approximately
19
percent
of
all
households
in
La
Quinta
spent
more
than
30
percent
of
their
income
on
housing
costs.
More
than
33
percent
of
renter
households
(1,245)
experienced
overpayment,
while
only
14
percent
of
owner
households
(1,690)
overpaid
for
housing.
For
extremely
low
income
households,
11.0
percent
of
renters
and
3.7
percent
of
homeowners
overpaid
for
housing.
For
very
low
income
households,
13.6
percent
of
renters
and
16.7
percent
of
homeowners
overpaid
for
housing.
For
low
income
households,
14.8
percent
of
renters
and
26.2
percent
of
homeowners
overpaid.
Furthermore,
many
of
these
households
were
actually
paying
more
than
50
percent
of
their
gross
household
income
for
housing.
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Table
II-‐40
Overpayment
by
Income
Category
and
Tenure
Tenure
Household
Income1
Cost
Burden2
Number
of
House-‐
holds
Percent
of
Overpay3
Percent
of
Total4
Owner
Occupied
Extremely
Low
Income
30%-‐50%
25
0.9%
0.2%
Extremely
Low
Income
Greater
than
50%
405
13.8%
3.5%
Very
Low
Income
30%-‐50%
90
3.1%
0.8%
Very
Low
Income
Greater
than
50%
400
13.6%
3.4%
Low
Income
30%-‐50%
370
12.6%
3.2%
Low
Income
Greater
than
50%
400
13.6%
3.4%
Total
Owner
Occupied
Overpaying
1,690
57.6%
14.4%
Renter
Occupied
Extremely
Low
Income
30%-‐50%
175
6.0%
4.7%
Extremely
Low
Income
Greater
than
50%
235
8.0%
6.3%
Very
Low
Income
30%-‐50%
100
3.4%
2.7%
Very
Low
Income
Greater
than
50%
300
10.2%
8.0%
Low
Income
30%-‐50%
205
7.0%
5.5%
Low
Income
Greater
than
50%
230
7.8%
6.2%
Total
Renter
Occupied
Overpaying
1,245
42.4%
33.3%
Total
households
overpaying
for
housing:
2,935
100.0%
19.0%
Source:
2005-‐2009
CHAS
Total
Owner
Occupied
=
11,705
Total
Renter
Occupied
=
3,735
1
Note:
HUD
and
CA
HCD
use
different
terminology/methodology
to
define
Household
Income,
but
they
are
roughly
equivalent.
The
table
above
uses
HCD’s
terminology
(“extremely
low,
very
low,
low”)
since
that’s
what
we
use
in
HE
documents.
2
Percent
of
monthly
income
spent
on
housing
costs,
including
utilities
3
Percent
of
households
that
overpaid.
4
Percent
of
total
households
per
tenure.
A
distinction
between
renter
and
owner
housing
overpayment
is
important
because,
while
homeowners
may
overextend
themselves
financially
to
afford
a
home
purchase,
the
owner
maintains
the
option
of
selling
the
home
and
may
realize
tax
benefits
or
appreciation
in
value.
Renters,
on
the
other
hand,
are
limited
to
the
trends
of
the
rental
market.
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These
overpayment
estimates
reflect
the
need
for
affordable
housing
in
the
City,
particularly
for
lower
income
households.
It
also
reflects
the
need
for
homes
affordable
to
Low
and
Very
Low
income
households
to
be
available
in
the
City
for
purchase.
Overpayment
among
the
Moderate
and
High
income
categories
is
a
reflection
of
current
economic
conditions,
and
the
mortgage
crisis
still
under
way.
In
addition,
some
owner
households
choose
to
allocate
a
higher
percentage
of
their
disposable
monthly
income
on
housing
costs
because
this
allocation
is
justified
in
light
of
investment
qualities
of
ownership.
Table
II-‐41
identifies
the
affordable
rents
and
purchase
price
by
income
category
for
a
one-‐person
household,
a
two-‐person
household,
and
a
family
of
four.
Affordable
rental
rates
are
based
on
30
percent
of
gross
income,
and
affordable
ownership
costs
are
determined
using
a
maximum
allowance
of
35
percent
of
gross
income.
To
measure
affordability
in
La
Quinta,
affordable
housing
expenditures
should
be
compared
with
actual
rental
and
purchase
prices
in
the
City.
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Table
II-‐41
Affordable
Housing
Costs
by
Annual
Income
Type
Annual
Income
(2013)
1
Maximum
Affordable
Rent
Payment
2
Maximum
Affordable
Purchase
Price
3
Single-‐Person
Household
Extremely
Low
$14,100
$326
$47,250
Very
Low
$23,450
$543
$85,050
Low
$37,550
$869
$141,750
Moderate
$54,600
$1,365
$217,350
Above
Moderate
$54,600+
Above
$1,303
Above
$217,350
Median
$45,500
$1,085
$179,550
Two-‐Person
Household
Extremely
Low
$16,100
$403
$50,850
Very
Low
$26,800
$670
$91.530
Low
$42,900
$1,073
$152,550
Moderate
$62,400
$1,560
$233,910
Above
Moderate
$62,400+
Above
$1,560
Above
$233,910
Median
$52,000
$1,300
$193,230
Four-‐Person
Household
Extremely
Low
$20,100
$503
$74,800
Very
Low
$33,500
$838
$132,000
Low
$53,600
$1,340
$215,600
Moderate
$78,000
$1,950
$328,900
Above
Moderate
$78,000+
Above
$1,950
Above
$328,900
Median
$65,000
$1,625
$272,800
1
Income
limits
established
by
HCD,
2013.
2
Based
on
30
percent
of
income.
3
Based
on
35
percent
of
income,
10%
down,
4%
interest,
and
1.25%
taxes
and
homeowner’s
insurance
monthly.
Affordability
of
Homeownership
Since
2006
the
City
and
Valley
have
experienced
a
wide
range
of
pricing
options
due
to
foreclosures
and
decreases
in
home
values.
While
there
are
still
multimillion
dollar
homes
for
sale,
there
are
also
new
and
fairly
new
homes
for
sale
at
prices
that
are
affordable
to
the
median
and
moderate
income
household.
Even
with
the
downturn
in
the
housing
market,
some
single-‐family
dwellings
would
be
unaffordable
to
lower
income
households.
The
median
sale
price
range
of
$330,000
to
$475,000,
puts
single-‐family
homes
out
of
reach
for
most
of
the
low
and
all
of
the
very
low
income
households
in
the
City.
Affordability
of
Rental
Costs
Low
and
moderate
income
households
can
afford
to
spend
$869
to
$1,950
per
month
on
rent
and
utilities.
As
shown
in
Table
II-‐41,
the
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average
rent
for
many
of
the
listed
apartments
range
from
$600
to
$1,250—well
within
the
affordable
range
for
these
households.
Hundreds
of
lower
and
moderate
income
households
are
served
by
existing
projects.
Newly
constructed
income-‐restricted
rental
projects
provide
218
units
of
new
rental
housing
for
very
low
and
low
income
households.
With
the
market-‐rate
rental
market
essentially
closed
for
extremely
low
and
very
low
income
households,
however,
it
is
evident
that
their
major
source
of
affordable
housing
will
continue
to
be
found
through
income-‐restricted
housing
projects,
housing
voucher
programs,
second
units,
and
employee/guest
houses.
Overcrowding
The
Bureau
of
the
Census
defines
overcrowded
housing
units
as
“those
in
excess
of
one
person
per
room
average.”
Overcrowding
may
occur
when
a
family
or
household
cannot
afford
adequate
living
space,
has
to
house
extended
family
members,
or
is
sharing
inadequate
living
space
with
nonfamily
members.
When
more
than
one
family
shares
a
housing
unit
it
is
called
doubling.
Households
with
lower
incomes
may
permit
overcrowding
to
derive
additional
income,
or
there
may
be
insufficient
supply
of
housing
units
in
the
community
to
accommodate
the
demand.
Table
II-‐42
shows
that
2.4
percent
of
the
total
occupied
housing
units
were
moderately
overcrowded
from
2009-‐2011,
a
decrease
from
3.6
percent
in
2000.
A
slightly
higher
incidence
of
overcrowding
was
experienced
among
the
rental
tenure
group.
This
is
supported
by
the
finding
that
the
number
of
persons
per
unit
in
renter-‐occupied
housing
units
was
slightly
higher
than
owner
occupied,
with
2.82
persons
per
unit
as
compared
to
2.44
for
owner-‐occupied
households8.
Although
renter
households
constituted
only
27.1
percent
of
all
households
in
the
City,
approximately
6.0
percent
of
renters
experienced
overcrowded
conditions,
with
1.8
percent
of
all
renters
experiencing
severe
overcrowding.
In
comparison,
within
owner-‐occupied
households,
which
constitute
72.9
percent
of
all
households
in
the
City,
1.1
percent
experienced
overcrowded
conditions,
with
0.2
percent
experiencing
severe
overcrowding.
These
numbers
have
reduced
by
almost
one
half
for
renter
occupied,
and
more
than
three-‐fourths
for
owner
occupied
since
the
2000
Census.
8
U.S.
Census
Bureau,
2009-‐2011
American
Community
Survey.
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16.4
percent
of
renter
households
(654
households)
had
five
or
more
persons,
as
compared
to
approximately
6.2
percent
of
owners.
Large
households
often
require
homes
with
at
least
three
bedrooms.
According
to
the
ACS,
there
were
3,418
housing
units
in
the
City
with
four
or
more
bedrooms.
Of
these,
10.7
percent,
or
365
units
were
renter
occupied.
Table
II-‐42
Overcrowding
Status
Owner
Renter
Total
Households
Number
%
of
Owners
Number
%
of
Renters
Number
%
of
Total
Not
Overcrowded
10,103
98.7
3,313
90.9
13,416
96.7
Moderately
Overcrowded
97
1.0
237
6.5
334
2.4
Severely
Overcrowded
38
0.3
93
2.6
131
0.9
Total
10,238
100.0
3,643
100.0
13,881
100.0
Source:
U.S.
Census
Bureau,
2008-‐2010
American
Community
Survey.
Note:
Universe
is
total
households
in
occupied
housing
units.
Housing
units
that
exceed
1.0
or
more
persons
per
room
are
considered
moderately
overcrowded.
Housing
units
that
exceed
1.5
or
more
persons
per
room
are
considered
severely
overcrowded.
Special
Needs
The
state
requires
that
the
special
needs
of
certain
disadvantaged
groups
be
addressed
in
the
Housing
Element.
Selected
populations
with
special
housing
needs
include
the
elderly,
handicapped,
large
families,
single-‐parent
households,
the
homeless,
and
farm
workers.
Elderly
Persons
The
special
housing
needs
of
the
elderly
are
an
important
concern
for
the
City
of
La
Quinta,
since
many
retired
persons
residing
in
the
City
are
likely
to
be
on
fixed
low
incomes.
Besides
affordability
concerns,
the
elderly
often
maintain
special
needs
related
to
housing
design
and
location.
With
regard
to
housing
design
needs,
the
elderly
may
require
ramps,
handrails,
lower
cupboards
and
counters,
etc.,
to
allow
greater
access
and
mobility.
They
also
may
need
special
security
devices
for
their
homes
to
allow
greater
self-‐protection.
The
elderly
also
have
special
needs
regarding
location.
They
typically
need
to
have
access
to
public
facilities
(i.e.,
medical
and
shopping)
and
transit.
In
most
instances,
the
elderly
prefer
to
stay
in
their
own
dwellings
rather
than
relocate
to
a
retirement
community,
and
may
need
assistance
to
make
home
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repairs.
Every
effort
should
be
made
to
maintain
their
dignity,
self-‐
respect,
and
quality
of
life.
According
to
ACS,
7,734
City
residents,
or
21
percent
of
the
total
population,
were
65
years
of
age
or
older
as
compared
to
13.4
percent
in
2000.
Based
on
2009-‐2011
income
levels,
approximately
7.2
percent
of
the
senior
households
have
been
determined
to
fall
below
the
poverty
level.
According
to
ACS,
there
were
1,971
senior-‐headed
owner
occupied
households
overpaying
for
housing.
There
were
278
senior-‐headed
rental
households
overpaying.
Apart
from
privately
owned
housing
units,
the
City
has
several
options
for
senior
living.
Among
these
are:
The
Seasons
development,
which
offers
91
senior
units
in
the
very
low
and
low
affordable
price
range;
Miraflores,
a
project
completed
in
2003
that
supplies
118
senior
units
in
the
low
and
moderate
income
price
range;
and
Hadley
Villas
Senior
Apartments,
an
affordable
project
completed
in
2004
that
offers
81
units
in
the
very
low
income
price
range.
Continued
construction
of
multifamily
units
will
aid
greatly
in
meeting
the
needs
of
seniors
currently
overpaying
for
rental
units.
Table
II-‐43
City
of
La
Quinta
Householders
65
Years
and
Over,
by
Tenure
Owner-‐
Occupied
Housing
Units
Renter-‐
Occupied
Housing
Units
Total
Occupied
Housing
Units
Total,
City
of
La
Quinta
10,734
3,992
14,726
Total,
Householders
65
Years
&
Over
4,019
911
4,930
Source:
2009-‐2011
American
Community
Survey,
3-‐Year
Estimates
Disabled
Persons
Physical
and
developmental
disabilities
can
hinder
access
to
housing
units
of
traditional
design,
and
potentially
limit
the
ability
to
earn
adequate
income.
The
three
major
housing
needs
of
the
disabled
are
access,
location,
and
affordability.
Disabled
persons
often
require
specially
designed
dwellings
to
provide
access
not
only
within
the
dwelling,
but
to
and
from
the
unit.
Special
modifications
to
permit
free
access
are
very
important
in
maintaining
independence
and
dignity.
The
California
Administrative
Code
Title
24
Requirements
set
forth
access
and
adaptability
requirements
for
the
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physically
handicapped.
These
regulations
apply
to
public
buildings
such
as
motels,
and
require
that
ramps,
larger
door
widths,
restroom
modifications,
etc.,
be
designed
to
enable
free
access
to
the
handicapped.
Such
standards
are
not
mandatory
of
new
single-‐family
residential
construction.
A
number
of
disabled
persons
receive
supplemental
Social
Security
Income
and
are
on
fixed
incomes.
Increasing
inflation
and
housing
costs
adversely
affect
these
individuals’
ability
to
secure
affordable
housing.
The
2009-‐2011
ACS
identified
4,143
persons
in
the
City
with
disabilities,
of
which
1,753
(42.3%)
were
persons
over
the
age
of
65.
The
table
below
identifies
the
number
of
disabilities,
by
type,
for
La
Quinta
residents.
Table
II-‐44
City
of
La
Quinta
Number
of
Disabilities,
by
Disability
Type1
Number
of
Disabilities
Percent
of
Total
Disabilities
Disabilities,
ages
0-‐64
Hearing
Difficulty
567
7.4%
Vision
Difficulty
210
2.8%
Cognitive
Difficulty
954
12.5%
Ambulatory
Difficulty
1,308
17.1%
Self-‐Care
Difficulty
517
6.8%
Independent
Living
Difficulty
1,032
13.5%
Total,
ages
0-‐64
4,588
60.0%
Disabilities,
ages
65+
Hearing
Difficulty
841
11.0%
Vision
Difficulty
257
3.4%
Cognitive
Difficulty
329
4.3%
Ambulatory
Difficulty
908
11.9%
Self-‐Care
Difficulty
239
3.1%
Independent
Living
Difficulty
482
6.3%
Total,
ages
65+
3,056
40.0%
TOTAL
DISABILITIES,
all
age
groups:
7,644
100%
1
Represents
the
number
of
disabilities,
not
the
number
of
individuals.
One
individual
may
have
one
or
more
disabilities.
Source:
S1810,
“Disability
Characteristics,”
City
of
La
Quinta,
2009 -‐2011
American
Community
Survey
3-‐Year
Estimates.
Disabilities
may
impair
employment
opportunities,
resulting
in
limited
or
fixed
incomes.
According
to
ACS,
844
disabled
individuals
in
the
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labor
force
have
incomes
below
the
poverty
level.
These
households
may
face
significant
challenges
to
affording
adequate
housing,
transportation,
and
health
care.
Persons
with
Developmental
Disabilities
Per
Senate
Bill
No.
812,
the
Housing
Element
must
include
analysis
of
the
special
housing
needs
of
individuals
with
developmental
disabilities.
A
developmental
disability
is
defined
by
Section
4512
of
the
Welfare
and
Institutions
Code
as
“a
disability
that
originates
before
an
individual
becomes
18
years
old,
continues
or
can
be
expected
to
continue
indefinitely,
and
constitutes
a
substantial
disability
for
that
individual.”
This
includes
mental
retardation,
cerebral
palsy,
epilepsy,
and
autism,
as
well
as
disabling
conditions
found
to
be
closely
related
to
mental
retardation
or
to
require
treatment
similar
to
that
required
for
individuals
with
mental
retardation,
but
does
not
include
other
handicapping
conditions
that
are
solely
physical
in
nature.
The
California
Department
of
Developmental
Services
(DDS)
implements
a
statewide
system
of
community-‐based
services
for
people
with
developmental
disabilities
and
their
families.
DDS
contracts
with
the
Inland
Regional
Center
in
Riverside
to
provide
and
coordinate
local
services
in
Riverside
County,
including
the
City
of
La
Quinta.
The
table
below
quantifies
the
developmentally
disabled
population
in
La
Quinta
that
is
being
served
by
the
Inland
Regional
Center.
Table
II-‐45
City
of
La
Quinta
Developmentally
Disabled
Population
Served
by
Inland
Regional
Center
Age
Group
#
of
Individuals
0-‐2
8
3-‐15
39
16-‐22
30
23-‐56
26
57+
4
Total:
107
Includes
individuals
in
zip
codes
92253.
Source:
Inland
Regional
Center,
November
19,
2012.
Housing
needs
for
individuals
with
developmentally
disabilities
can
range
from
traditional
independent
living
environments,
to
supervised
group
quarters,
to
institutions
where
medical
care
and
other
services
are
provided
onsite.
Important
housing
considerations
for
this
group
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include
proximity
to
public
transportation,
accessibility
of
the
home
and
surroundings,
access
to
medical
and
other
public
services,
and
affordability.
Facilities
and
services
in
the
Coachella
Valley
that
assist
persons
with
developmental
and
physical
disabilities
include:
o La
Quinta
Senior
Center
–
La
Quinta:
Services
include
Meals
on
Wheels,
an
outreach
program
and
volunteer
home
care
services
for
homebound
seniors,
and
coordination
of
Dial-‐a-‐Ride
transportation
services.
o Angel
View
Crippled
Children’s
Foundation,
based
in
Desert
Hot
Springs,
operates
19
six-‐bed
group
homes
for
children
and
young
adults
with
developmental
and
physical
disabilities.
The
homes
provide
24-‐hour
nursing
and/or
attendant
care
and
can
accommodate
100+
individuals
at
a
time.
There
are
17
homes
in
the
Coachella
Valley,
including
12
in
Desert
Hot
Springs,
4
in
Palm
Springs,
and
1
in
Thousand
Palms.
o The
Inland
Regional
Center
oversees
the
management
of
8
single-‐family
residential
facilities
in
the
Coachella
Valley.
Each
facility
houses
4-‐6
individuals
and
provides
24/7
staff
supervision.
Residents
are
placed
by
Inland
Regional
Center
and
must
meet
State-‐mandated
qualifications.
o Canyon
Springs
in
Cathedral
City
is
a
State
developmental
center
operated
by
DDS.
It
provides
residential
services,
treatment,
and
job
training
for
up
to
63
adults
with
developmental
disabilities,
some
of
which
also
have
mental
health
needs.
Referrals
for
admission
are
made
by
the
Inland
Regional
Center.
In
November
2012,
it
served
55
individuals.
o Community
Counseling
and
Consultation
Center,
Inc./Desert
AIDS
Project
–
Palm
Springs:
Dedicated
to
providing
support,
care,
and
treatment
to
people
with
AIDS
and
related
illnesses
and
education
to
the
general
community.
The
Desert
AIDS
project
serves
the
psychological
needs
of
AIDS
clients,
provides
case
management,
anonymous
HIV
testing,
legal
services,
a
program
of
protection
and
prevention,
and
referral
and
recreational
services.
o Valley
Resource
Center
–
Indio:
A
nonprofit
organization
providing
services
to
developmentally
disabled
adults.
They
administer
supportive
employment
programs
and
other
workshops
to
assist
daily
living.
o Cathedral
City
–
HIV/AIDS
Facility:
A
25-‐bed
permanent
residence
facility
for
persons
with
HIV/AIDS.
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o FISH
of
Lower
Coachella
Valley
–
Indio:
Provides
transportation
and
emergency
food,
and
operates
a
“good
neighbor”
program.
o DesertArc
–
Palm
Desert:
A
comprehensive
service
delivery
agency
for
the
developmentally
disabled
community;
it
provides
programs
to
develop
or
enhance
self-‐help
skills,
life
enrichment
skills,
and
prevocational
and
vocational
skills.
o Braille
Institute
–
Rancho
Mirage:
A
nonprofit
school
providing
daytime
classes
for
the
legally
blind,
with
a
50-‐mile
service
radius.
Provides
other
services
for
the
visually
impaired.
o Shelter
Plus
Care
Tenant
Based
Rental
Assistance
–
Indio:
A
permanent
residence
facility
in
Indio
with
17
beds,
serving
needs
of
homeless
persons
with
disabilities
and
the
mentally
ill.
Large
Family
Households
The
2009-‐2011
ACS
reported
1,319
households
in
the
City
of
La
Quinta
with
five
or
more
persons,
which
constitutes
9.0
percent
of
all
households.
This
represents
a
10
percent
increase
from
the
year
2000
(1,196
households).
Large-‐family
households
generally
require
larger
dwellings
with
more
bedrooms
to
meet
their
housing
needs.
But
these
households
often
experience
difficulty
securing
adequate
housing
suitable
for
their
expanded
needs
due
to
income
limitations
and/or
lack
of
adequate
housing
stock.
Difficulties
in
securing
housing
large
enough
to
accommodate
all
members
of
a
household
are
heightened
for
renters,
because
multifamily
rental
units
are
typically
smaller
than
single-‐family
units.
Table
II-‐46
presents
tenure
of
housing
units
by
number
of
persons
in
the
unit
in
based
on
2009-‐2011
ACS
data.
The
table
shows
that
large
households
are
equally
comprised
(50/50)
of
owner
occupied
and
renter
occupied
households
(665
owner
occupied,
654
renter
occupied).
Large
owner-‐occupied
units
comprise
6
percent
of
all
owner-‐occupied
housing,
and
large
renter-‐occupied
units
comprise
16
percent
of
all
renter-‐occupied
units.
This
increase
is
small
when
compared
to
the
56%
increase
in
total
population
in
the
City
for
the
same
period.
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Table
II-‐46
Large
Households
by
Tenure
Number
of
Persons
in
Household
Owner
Occupied
Renter
Occupied
Total
Five
429
258
687
Six
182
266
448
Seven
or
More
54
130
184
Total
665
654
1,319
Source:
U.S.
Census.
2009-‐2011
American
Community
Survey.
Multifamily
housing
rental
stock
consists
primarily
of
one-‐,
two-‐and
three-‐bedroom
units.
Single
family
development
in
the
Cove
is
made
up
largely
of
units
with
three
bedrooms,
although
four-‐bedroom
units
are
also
present
in
limited
supply.
Citywide
single-‐family
construction
activity
has
created
a
supply
of
housing
for
large
families
not
available
in
multifamily
housing,
although
prices
for
larger
units
tend
to
be
affordable
only
to
moderate
and
above
moderate
income
households.
Single-‐Parent
Households
Single
parent
heads
of
household
constitute
a
group
with
serious
housing
concerns.
In
general,
families
with
single
parent
heads
of
household
may
experience
a
higher
incidence
of
poverty
than
other
household
configurations.
In
particular,
female-‐headed
households
can
experience
lower
incomes,
higher
living
expenses,
higher
poverty
rates,
and
low
rates
of
homeownership.
Finding
adequate
and
affordable
housing
is
a
high
priority.
Special
considerations
for
this
population
include
proximity
to
schools,
childcare,
employment,
and
health
care.
In
2010
La
Quinta
was
home
to
2,026
single-‐parent
households,
of
which
1,461
were
female-‐headed.
16.1
percent
of
the
City’s
female-‐
headed
families
lived
in
poverty,
compared
to
5
percent
of
married
couple
families.
Many
single
parents
do
not
have
the
resources
to
enter
the
housing
market
as
a
home
owner.
Although
the
incidence
of
single-‐parent
households
with
children
below
the
poverty
level
is
low
in
the
City,
less
than
2
percent
of
single-‐parent
households
are
impoverished,
addressing
the
housing
needs
for
single
parents
may
require
innovative
housing
solutions.
Strategies
need
to
be
considered
to
provide
more
housing
opportunities
to
these
households,
such
as
new
multifamily
housing,
mixed-‐use
units,
and
subsidized
single-‐family
housing.
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Farm
Workers
Based
on
an
analysis
of
farm
labor
and
the
diminishing
amount
of
farmland
in
the
City
of
La
Quinta
and
surrounding
rural
areas,
the
need
for
farm
worker
housing
has
declined.
Based
on
2009-‐2011
ACS
data,
there
were
74
persons
employed
in
“agriculture,
forestry,
fishing
and
hunting,
and
mining”
in
the
City,
which
constitutes
less
than
1%
of
the
City’s
civilian
employed
population
16
years
and
over9.
It
is
probable
that
a
number
of
occupations
classified
as
agricultural
are
related
to
nursery
operations
or
landscape
maintenance.
Responsibility
for
providing
housing
for
farm
workers
originally
lay
with
the
growers
that
employed
the
workers.
This
practice
was
discontinued,
however,
due
to
high
costs
for
liability
insurance
and
maintenance.
Low
income
groups
often
need
housing
near
work.
For
farm
workers,
this
means
that
housing
is
needed
in
rural,
agricultural
areas
rather
than
urban
areas.
In
the
Coachella
Valley,
the
principal
housing
options
for
migrant
and
local
seasonal
farm
workers
are
family-‐owned
homes,
private
rental
houses,
second
units,
apartments,
and
mobile
homes.
Farm
worker
housing
does
not
appear
to
be
a
significant
need
in
La
Quinta.
Extremely
Low
Income
Households
Extremely
low
income
households
are
households
earning
less
than
30
percent
of
the
HUD
Area
Median
Family
Income
(HAMFI).
These
households
often
face
significant
financial
challenges
to
affording
adequate
housing
and
therefore
are
considered
a
subpopulation
with
special
housing
needs.
According
to
2005-‐2009
CHAS
data
there
are
1,100
extremely
low
income
households
in
La
Quinta,
consisting
of
485
renter
households
and
615
owner
households.
Accordingly,
the
City’s
projected
need
for
very
low
income
households
is
91
households
(25
percent
of
its
2006–
2014
RHNA
total
housing
allocation).
Extremely
low
income
households
are
sensitive
to
unexpected
changes
in
income
and
expenditures,
so
overpayment
for
housing
could
result
in
an
inability
to
meet
other
important
or
emergency
needs.
Many
of
the
City’s
existing
and
proposed
very
low
income
rental
projects
provide
housing
affordable
to
extremely
low
income
individuals,
couples,
and
families
with
children.
Extremely
low
income
9
U.S.
Census,
2009-‐2011
American
Community
Survey.
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households
are
also
eligible
to
receive
rental
assistance
in
La
Quinta
through
the
County
of
Riverside
Housing
Authority’s
Section
8
voucher
program.
Small
extremely
low
income
households
may
also
find
an
affordable
housing
option
in
Single
Room
Occupancy
(SRO)
hotels,
second
units,
and
guest
houses.
A
survey
of
rental
opportunities
in
2008
showed
that
second
units
in
La
Quinta
are
affordable
to
lower
income
households.
Another
type
of
second
unit,
a
guest
house/employee
quarters
is
permitted
in
La
Quinta
and
is
to
be
rented
out
free-‐of-‐charge,
per
the
Municipal
Code.
The
intent
is
for
homeowners
to
provide
on-‐site
living
quarters
for
their
staff
and
guests.
This
type
of
second
unit
is
mandated
to
be
affordable
to
extremely
low
income
households.
Second
units
and
guest
houses/employee
quarters
may
be
important
resources
for
seniors
on
a
fixed-‐income,
single-‐parents,
disabled
persons,
college
students,
and
low-‐wage
earning
workers.
Homeless
Persons
The
Riverside
County
Department
of
Public
Social
Services
completed
a
homeless
count
in
2011
for
all
cities
and
some
unincorporated
areas
in
the
County.
That
effort
identified
3
homeless
persons
in
La
Quinta,
all
3
bring
“unsheltered”
individuals
(living
on
streets
or
in
vehicles,
encampments,
storage
structures,
or
other
places
unfit
for
human
habitation)
and
0
“sheltered”
individuals
(in
emergency
shelters
or
transitional
housing).10
This
estimate
represents
less
than
0.001%
of
the
City’s
total
2010
Census
population
of
37,467
people.
The
actual
number
of
homeless
may
be
higher
given
that
many
individuals,
particularly
women
and
children,
remain
hidden
for
safety
or
stay
in
locations
where
they
cannot
be
seen.
This
represents
an
increase
of
89%
over
the
County’s
2009
count
(38
individuals).
This
information
indicates
that
there
is
not
a
need
for
a
shelter
beds.
However,
homeless
persons
and
families
are
often
transient
and
may
find
themselves
in
need
of
shelter
in
any
given
jurisdiction
in
the
county.
If
a
person
or
family
finds
themselves
homeless
they
may
go
to
regional
facilities
provided
by
the
county,
City
of
Indio,
or
City
of
Palm
Springs
for
assistance.
The
available
homeless
facilities
in
the
Coachella
Valley
are
listed
in
Table
II-‐47.
While
the
City
has
supported
the
CVAG
Homeless
Committee
efforts,
the
City
did
not
participate
in
funding
Roy’s
Desert
Resource
Center
(“Roy’s”),
which
is
in
the
west
end
of
the
Coachella
Valley.
Instead,
in
October
2010,
the
City
committed
funding
toward
a
new
facility
for
the
10
Figure
3,
“Homeless
County
&
Survey
Comprehensive
Report,”
prepared
for
Riverside
County
Department
of
Public
Social
Services,
2011.
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Coachella
Valley
Rescue
Mission,
which
currently
shelters
150+
men,
women
and
children
and
is
located
in
Indio.
The
City
Council
also
committed
funding
to
Martha’s
Village
and
Kitchen
toward
construction
of
their
new
facility.
The
City
believes
these
facilities
to
be
a
more
logical
resource
for
La
Quinta’s
homeless,
due
to
proximity
to
La
Quinta.
One
use
that
may
potentially
provide
housing
for
those
in
need
of
shelter
is
SRO
hotels.
SRO
hotels,
as
defined
in
the
municipal
code,
are
residential
facilities
that
are
rented
on
a
weekly
or
longer
basis
that
may
or
may
not
have
private
bathroom
and
kitchen
facilities.
SRO
hotels
are
conditionally
permitted
in
Regional
Commercial
zoned
districts.
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Table
II-‐47
Coachella
Valley
Homeless
Shelter
Resources
2007
Shelter
Name
Type
of
Shelter
City
Clientele
or
Needs
Served
Number
of
Beds
1
Coachella
Valley
Services
and
Overnight
Shelter
(CV-‐
SOS)
Emergency
Coachella
Valley
General
25
Coachella
Valley
Rescue
Mission
Emergency
Indio
Men,
women,
and
children
80
Nightingale
Manor
Emergency
Palm
Springs
Families
50
Shelter
from
the
Storm
Emergency
Undisclosed
–
Coachella
Valley
Domestic
Violence
60
Martha’s
Village
and
Kitchen
Emer
&Trans
Indio
General
100
emer/120
trans
ABC
Recovery
Center
Transitional
Indio
Substance
Abuse
40
Desert
Horizon
Transitional
Palm
Springs
General
32
Episcopal
Community
Services
Transitional
Scattered
Site
–
Coachella
Valley
HIV/AIDS
34
Shelter
From
The
Storm
Transitional
Undisclosed
–
Coachella
Valley
Domestic
Violence
Victims
39
Roy’s
Desert
Resource
Center
Permanent
Palm
Springs
General
90
Desert
Vista
Permanent
Supportive
Housing
Permanent
Undisclosed
–
Coachella
Valley
Disabled
Men
and
Women
40
Casa
San
Miguel
Permanent
Cathedral
City
HIV/AIDS
25
Episcopal
Community
Services
Permanent
Scattered
Site
–
Coachella
Valley
Persons
With
Disabilities
and
Chronically
Homeless
40
Shelter
Plus
Care
TBRA
Permanent
Indio
Persons
With
Disabilities/
Mentally
Ill
23
Source:
Desert
SOS
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Regional
Housing
Needs
State
Housing
Law
requires
that
SCAG
identify
future
housing
needs
in
each
jurisdiction.
To
meet
this
mandate,
SCAG
develops
the
RHNA,
which
establishes
both
the
projected
need
for
housing
and
the
fair
share
distribution
of
the
projected
need
to
its
member
jurisdictions.
The
RHNA
calculates
the
projected
new
construction
need
necessary
to
accommodate
the
anticipated
population
through
October
2021.
State
housing
law
requires
that
cities
and
counties
demonstrate
adequate
residential
sites
that
could
accommodate
development
of
housing
in
order
to
satisfy
future
housing
need.
The
2014
RHNA
proposes
that
La
Quinta
construct
364
new
housing
units
to
accommodate
housing
needs
for
all
income
groups
during
the
planning
period
January
2014
through
October
2021.
These
units
are
distributed
by
income
category
as
illustrated
in
Table
II-‐48.
According
to
SCAG,
91
new
units
are
needed
to
accommodate
very
low
income
households,
61
new
units
to
accommodate
low
income
households,
and
66
new
units
to
meet
the
needs
of
moderate
income
households.
Approximately
40
percent
of
the
new
units
(146)
cited
by
the
RHNA
to
accommodate
growth
will
be
for
above
moderate
income
households,
provided
through
market-‐rate
housing.
The
City’s
364-‐unit
future
housing
need
is
a
1.5
percent
increase
in
the
number
of
existing
households
(23,489
in
2010),
and
approximately
2.3
percent
of
the
Coachella
Valley’s
future
housing
need.
Table
II-‐48
2014–2021
Regional
Housing
Needs
Assessment
Household
Income
Levels
Income
as
a
Percent
of
County
Median
RHNA
Allocation
Percent
Very
Low
Less
than
50%
91
25.0
Low
51%–80%
61
17.1
Moderate
81%–120%
66
18.2
Above-‐Moderate
Over
120%
146
39.7
Total
1
364
100%
Source:
Regional
Housing
Needs
Assessment
for
Southern
California,
September
2012,
prepared
by
SCAG.
1
Total
number
of
units
and
percentage
are
affected
by
rounding
error.
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HOUSING
CONSTRAINTS
Constraints
to
the
provision
of
adequate
and
affordable
housing
are
posed
by
both
governmental
and
nongovernmental
factors.
These
factors
may
result
in
housing
that
is
not
affordable
to
lower
and
moderate
income
households
or
may
render
residential
construction
economically
infeasible.
Constraints
to
housing
production
significantly
impact
households
with
lower
incomes
and
special
housing
needs.
To
accurately
assess
the
housing
environment
in
the
City
of
La
Quinta,
close
consideration
needs
to
be
given
to
a
series
of
constraints;
the
housing
market,
infrastructure,
and
environmental
and
governmental
factors
that
impact
the
cost
of
housing.
Nongovernmental
Constraints
Although
housing
costs
in
the
Coachella
Valley
region
are,
on
average,
below
other
metropolitan
areas
in
Southern
California,
the
cost
of
renting
or
purchasing
adequate
housing
in
La
Quinta
continues
to
be
influenced
by
a
number
of
market
factors.
Costs
associated
with
labor,
raw
land,
materials,
and
financing
influence
the
availability
of
affordable
housing.
Land
and
Construction
Costs
Land
costs
include
the
costs
of
raw
land,
site
improvements,
and
all
costs
associated
with
obtaining
government
approvals.
Factors
affecting
the
costs
of
land
include
overall
availability
within
a
community,
environmental
site
conditions,
public
service
and
infrastructure
availability,
aesthetic
considerations,
and
parcel
size.
The
cost
of
land
is
an
important
component
in
determining
the
cost
of
housing
development.
Land
in
the
Coachella
Valley
has
been
and
remains
relatively
affordable
compared
to
other
Southern
California
markets.
In
2013
residential
land
acquisitions
show
that
vacant
residential
land
outside
of
the
Village
area
costs
between
$80,000
and
$125,000
per
acre.
Village
Commercial
land,
which
has
the
potential
for
up
to
16
dwelling
units
per
acre,
sells
for
up
to
$590,000
per
acre,
based
on
current
listings
and
sales
in
the
area.
Construction
costs
can
constitute
up
to
50
percent
of
the
cost
of
a
single-‐family
detached
home.
Labor
costs
are
usually
two
to
three
times
the
cost
of
materials,
and
thus
make
up
17
to
20
percent
of
the
total
cost
of
a
new
home.
Labor
costs
are
based
on
a
number
of
factors,
including
housing
demand,
the
number
of
contractors
in
the
area,
and
union
status
of
workers.
However,
state
law
requires
the
payment
of
prevailing
wages
for
most
private
projects
built
under
an
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agreement
with
a
public
agency
providing
assistance
to
the
project,
except
for
certain
types
of
affordable
housing.
All
cities
are
affected
by
these
laws.
The
construction
cost
of
housing
may
be
considered
a
constraint
to
affordable
housing
in
the
La
Quinta
area.
The
City
cannot
directly
control
construction
costs.
Hence,
increases
in
these
costs
amplify
the
need
for
subsidies
to
achieve
affordability
in
residential
units.
Through
density
bonus
provisions
the
City
provides
incentives
and
relief
to
the
development
community
in
exchange
for
the
inclusion
of
affordable
housing
into
a
project.
Financing
Interest
rates
impact
both
the
purchase
price
of
the
unit
and
the
ability
to
purchase
a
home.
Interest
rates
are
determined
by
national
policies
and
economic
market
conditions
and
local
government
has
no
impact
on
these
rates.
Historical
market
trends
reveal
that
when
interest
rates
are
high,
a
potential
homeowner’s
ability
to
secure
a
loan
decreases.
Conversely,
when
rates
are
low,
homeownership
becomes
more
accessible
to
more
families.
The
La
Quinta
market
has
demonstrated
that
when
interest
rates
are
low,
the
majority
of
housing
demand
focuses
on
single-‐family
homes.
When
interest
rates
are
high
(in
excess
of
about
12
percent)
for
any
length
of
time,
only
a
small
percentage
of
new
home
buyers
can
qualify
for
monthly
mortgage
payments
on
the
average
market
rate
single-‐
family
home.
At
this
point,
demand
shifts
to
lower
price
units,
usually
multifamily,
and
construction
trends
follow.
First-‐time
home
buyers
are
the
group
most
impacted
by
financing
requirements.
The
currently
low
mortgage
rates
(at
or
below
4
percent),
facilitate
first
time
home
buying.
Typically,
conventional
home
loans
will
require
5
to
20
percent
of
the
sale
price
as
a
down
payment,
which
is
one
of
the
largest
constraints
to
first-‐time
home
buyers.
When
interest
rates
are
low,
they
are
not
generally
a
serious
constraint
to
affordable
housing.
Further,
lower
interest
rates
help
support
home
purchases
by
low
and
moderate
income
households,
who
may
not
be
able
to
qualify
at
higher
rates.
Governmental
Constraints
The
City
has
traditionally
exercised
authority
in
the
areas
of
land
use
controls,
site
improvement
requirements,
building
codes,
fees,
and
other
regulatory
programs.
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General
Plan
Land
Use
Designations
The
2012
Land
Use
Element
provides
a
consolidation
of
several
land
use
designations
used
in
the
previous
2002
General
Plan.
Residential
land
use
designations,
which
were
previously
defined
in
in
five
categories,
have
been
reduced
to
two.
The
two
residential
designations
include
Low
Density
Residential
and
Medium/High
Density
Residential.
The
densities
of
individual
parcels
are
further
refined
in
the
Zoning
Ordinance.
Under
Program
LU-‐7.1.a
(Policy
LU-‐7.1),
the
City
has
established
a
mixed-‐use
overlay
that
allows
for
the
construction
of
housing
to
be
integrated
in
various
ways
such
as
above
office
space
or
commercial
uses.
The
overlay
is
applied
to
all
commercial
zones.
The
mixed
use
overlay
works
together
with
the
affordable
housing
overlay
to
raise
densities
to
24
units
per
acre
(not
including
density
bonus).
The
density
ranges
allowed
for
each
residential
district
used
to
calculate
housing
at
build
out
are
listed
in
Table
II-‐49.
Table
II-‐49
Residential
General
Plan
and
Zoning
Districts
General
Plan
Zoning
Density
Purpose
Low
Density
Very
Low
Density
Residential
(RVL)
Up
to
2
units
per
acre
One-‐to
two-‐story
single-‐family
detached
homes
on
large
lots;
at
the
southeastern
boundary
of
the
City.
Low
Density
Residential
(RL)
Up
to
4
units
per
acre
Single-‐family
attached
and
detached
development,
both
in
a
country
club
setting
and
in
standard
subdivisions.
Agriculture/
Equestrian
Residential
Overlay
(A/ER)
Applied
to
underlying
residential
designations
Allows
continuation
of
agricultural
activities
in
Vista
Santa
Rosa
area.
Medium
High
Density
Medium
Density
Residential
(RM)
Cove
Residential
(RC)
Up
to
8
units
per
acre
One-‐to
two-‐story
single-‐family
detached
and
attached
homes
on
medium
to
small
sized
lots;
clustered
small
dwellings,
such
as
one
to
two-‐story
single-‐family
condominiums,
townhomes,
or
apartment
and
duplexes.
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Table
II-‐49
Residential
General
Plan
and
Zoning
Districts
General
Plan
Zoning
Density
Purpose
Medium
High
Density
Residential
(RMH)
Up
to
12
units
per
acre
One-‐to
two-‐story,
single-‐family
detached
homes
on
small
lots;
one-‐to
two-‐story
single-‐family
attached
homes;
one-‐and
two-‐
story
townhomes,
condominiums
and
multifamily
dwellings.
Mobile
home
parks
may
be
allowed
with
the
approval
of
a
Conditional
Use
Permit.
High
Density
Residential
(RH)
Up
to
24
units
per
acre
for
affordable
housing
sites
One-‐to
two-‐story
single-‐family
attached
homes;
one-‐to
three-‐
story
townhomes
and
multifamily
dwellings.
Duplex
and
multiplex
development
is
the
most
common.
Mobile
home
parks
or
subdivisions
with
common
area
amenities
and
open
space
may
also
be
allowed
subject
to
a
Conditional
Use
Permit.
General
Commercial
Regional
Commercial
(CR)
Commercial
Park
(CP)
Community
Commercial
(CC)
Neighborhood
Commercial
(CN)
Office
Commercial
(CO)
Up
to
24
units
per
acre
for
affordable
housing
High
density
residential
uses
are
permitted.
Village
Commercial
Village
Commercial
(VC)
Up
to
24
units
per
acre
for
affordable
housing
Medium
High
and
High
Density
residential
land
uses
are
appropriate.
Live/work
housing
is
permitted.
Tourist
Commercial
Tourist
Commercial
(CT)
Up
to
24
units
per
acre
for
affordable
housing
Single
and
multifamily
residential
and
condominium
development
is
permitted.
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
General
Plan
and
Municipal
Code
2012
Municipal
Code
The
residential
zone
portions
of
the
Municipal
Code
impact
housing
affordability
in
several
ways.
The
Zoning
Code
regulates
such
features
as
building
height
and
density,
lot
area,
setbacks,
minimum
unit
and
room
size,
and
open
space
requirements
for
each
zoning
district.
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Development
standards
for
the
six
residential
zoning
classifications
and
two
overlay
districts
are
provided
in
Table
II-‐50.
Residential
land
use
regulations
allow
for
single-‐family
detached
development
by
right
at
allowable
densities
between
0
and
12
units
per
acre.
Single-‐family
detached
housing
at
higher
densities
may
be
achieved
with
a
Specific
Plan
for
individual
projects
as
long
as
overall
density
is
not
exceeded.
Single-‐family
attached
and
multifamily
development
is
permitted
by
right
at
densities
between
8
and
24
units
per
acre
and
these
types
of
residential
uses
are
also
permitted
in
lower
density
zones
under
the
provisions
of
a
specific
plan.
A
variety
of
residential
development
is
possible
in
the
City,
ranging
in
average
density
from
less
than
two
units
per
acre
for
lands
designated
Low
Density
to
24
units
per
acre
for
affordable
housing
in
the
High
Density
and
all
Commercial
categories.
If
a
density
bonus
is
utilized,
greater
residential
densities
may
be
achieved
in
any
zone.
Table
II-‐51
identifies
the
list
of
permitted
uses
by
residential
district.
Lower
Density
Residential
Districts
The
RVL
and
RL
zones
provide
for
low
density
residential
uses
with
densities
consistent
with
the
General
Plan
LDR
designation
(up
to
four
units
per
acre).
Single-‐family
development
in
lower
density
zones
is
allowed
through
a
building
permit,
following
administrative
review
for
consistency
with
the
Municipal
Code
and
state
requirements.
Developments
requiring
a
tract
map
to
establish
new
lots
of
record
are
reviewed
by
various
City
departments
and
adopted
through
Planning
Commission
and
City
Council
public
hearings.
Typical
conditions
of
approval
relate
to
environmental
quality
such
as
erosion
control,
storm
drainage,
and
access.
Higher
density
uses
such
as
patio
homes,
duplexes,
attached
single-‐
family
dwellings,
townhomes,
and
condominiums
may
be
permitted
in
RVL
and
RL
zones
when
part
of
a
specific
plan,
as
long
as
the
overall
density
of
the
specific
plan
project
does
not
exceed
that
permitted
by
the
underlying
zone.
The
specific
plan
is
reviewed
by
various
City
departments
and
a
determination
is
made
by
the
City
Council
at
a
regularly
scheduled
public
hearing.
Specific
plans
are
typically
adopted
by
resolution
and
are
common
throughout
the
City.
The
Zoning
Ordinance
permits
guest
houses
without
a
Minor
Use
Permit.
Guest
houses
are
affordable
to
all
income
levels
because
they
are
provided
free-‐of-‐charge.
Another
form
of
accessory
housing,
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second
units,
are
permitted
by
right
in
the
RVL
and
RL
zones.
Multiple
second
units
on
one
site
are
conditionally
permitted.
Development
in
the
Cove,
under
RC
zoning,
allows
for
development
and
preservation
of
the
character
of
the
Cove,
with
one
story
single-‐
family
detached
dwellings.
The
Zoning
Code
also
establishes
a
minimum
7,200-‐square-‐foot
lot
size,
which
may
require
lot
consolidation
in
some
circumstances.
However,
as
the
majority
of
the
Cove
was
originally
subdivided
into
5,000
square
foot
lots,
existing
lots
less
than
7,200
square
feet
are
considered
buildable
nonconforming
lots.
Medium
and
High
Density
Residential
Districts
The
RM,
RMH,
and
RH
zones
allow
an
upper
range
of
development
density
consistent
with
the
General
Plan
Medium/High
Density
Residential
designation.
Minimum
side
yards
and
setbacks
are
required
where
a
project
abuts
an
exterior
boundary
or
a
public
street.
However,
lot
coverage,
width,
and
setbacks
within
a
project
are
variable
to
allow
for
clustering
or
creative
lot
configurations,
as
well
as
creating
space
for
desired
recreational
and
open
space
amenities.
Multifamily
development
is
allowed
in
all
three
zones
with
a
Site
Development
Permit,
via
design
review
approved
at
regularly
scheduled
Planning
Commission
public
hearings.
The
City’s
Zoning
Code
allows
for
innovation
in
design
standards
and
densities
as
long
as
the
overall
density
and
dwelling
unit
capacity
is
not
exceeded.
Residential
compatibility
standards
have
been
incorporated
into
the
Zoning
Code,
which
governs
conditions
where
higher
or
lower
density
uses
are
proposed
than
the
General
Plan
designation.
Residential
Uses
in
Nonresidential
Districts
There
are
development
opportunities
for
residential
uses
in
several
of
La
Quinta’s
nonresidential
zones
(Table
II-‐52).
Single-‐family
residential
uses
are
permitted
under
a
specific
plan
in
the
Regional
Commercial
(CR)
zone.
Multifamily
housing
is
permitted
in
most
commercial
zones.
Residential
uses
at
densities
consistent
with
the
High
Density
residential
designations
are
permitted
in
the
Village
Commercial
District
subject
to
the
granting
of
a
Village
Use
Permit,
which
is
required
for
all
development
in
the
Village
area.
A
Village
Use
Permit
is
a
Site
Development
Permit
specific
to
the
Village
area,
and
allows
for
the
review
of
the
project
for
compliance
with
the
Village
at
La
Quinta
Design
Guidelines
in
addition
to
the
Zoning
Ordinance,
Municipal
Code,
and
state
requirements.
Village
Use
Permits
are
approved
at
regularly
scheduled
Planning
Commission
public
hearings,
just
like
a
Site
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Development
Permit.
The
development
standards
in
the
Village
are
more
permissive
than
for
typical
single-‐
and
multifamily
housing
projects
and
are
not
considered
a
constraint
to
housing
development.
Projects
can
be
developed
in
the
Village
Commercial
District
that
are
100
percent
residential
in
use,
as
there
is
no
requirement
that
a
project
be
a
mix
of
residential
and
nonresidential
uses.
Development
standards
specific
to
the
Village
currently
include
a
35-‐foot
maximum
height.
Setbacks
along
front,
side,
and
rear
property
lines
are
not
required.
Additionally,
the
VC
zone
does
not
require
open
space
to
be
set
aside
for
each
residential
unit.
Residential
floors
generally
range
from
10–12
feet
in
height.
If
a
project
contains
solely
residential
uses,
the
35-‐foot
height
limit
does
not
constrain
development.
If
a
project
incorporates
commercial
and
residential
uses,
the
commercial
uses
will
be
located
on
the
first
floor
and
generally
seek
a
floor
height
of
15–18
feet.
Under
the
current
height
standard,
a
mixed-‐
use
project
could
construct
three
stories
of
development.
For
example,
if
a
project
consisted
of
two
levels
of
residential
development,
a
project
built
at
24
units
per
acre
would
only
need
18,000
square
feet
of
building
area
per
floor;
alternatively,
the
units
could
increase
in
size.
Variations
in
parking
requirements,
including
shared
parking
applications,
may
be
approved.
The
City,
in
the
2006-‐2013
planning
cycle,
increased
density
to
24
units
per
acre,
and
height
limits
in
commercial
zones
to
40
feet
for
affordable
housing
projects.
Although
the
increased
height
limit
would
not
be
required
to
achieve
24
units
per
acre,
it
would
provide
greater
flexibility
in
building
envelopes
and
commercial
and
residential
floor
plates.
Residential
development
in
the
commercial
zones
must
conform
to
the
Affordable
Housing
Overlay
and
Mixed
Use
development
standards.
These
zones
do
not
have
any
performance
requirements
that
mandate
commercial
or
other
nonresidential
development.
Expanding
opportunities
for
vertically
mixed-‐use
development
increases
the
City’s
capacity
for
new
attached.
Attached
housing
types,
which
can
generally
be
more
affordable
and
lower
maintenance
than
single-‐family
detached
homes,
may
provide
much
needed
new
housing
opportunities
for
La
Quinta’s
single-‐
parents,
workforce,
and
seniors.
Boarding
houses,
senior
group
housing,
and
SRO
hotels
are
conditionally
permitted
in
the
CR
zone.
Emergency
shelters
are
permitted
in
all
commercial
zones.
The
City
does
not
regulate
supportive
or
transitional
housing
which
occurs
in
single
family
homes
and
includes
6
or
fewer
residents.
Transitional
and
supportive
shelters
for
7
or
more
that
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include
social
or
medical
services
are
permitted
in
residential
zones
with
the
same
permitting
requirements
as
similar
uses
in
those
zones.
Transitional
and
supportive
shelters
that
only
provide
housing
are
permitted
as
a
residential
use
and
only
subject
to
those
restrictions
that
apply
to
other
residential
uses
of
the
same
type
in
the
same
zone.
Table
II-‐50
2013
Residential
Development
Standards
Development
Standard
RVL
RL
RC
RM
RMH
RH
RSP
RR
Min.
Lot
Size
for
Single-‐Family
Dwelling
20,000
7,200
7,200
3,600
2,000
[A]
[C]
Min.
Project
Size
for
Multifamily
Projects
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
20,00
0
20,00
0
[A]
N/A
Min.
Lot
Frontage
for
Single-‐Family
Dwellings
(ft)
100
60
60
50
40
N/A
[A]
[C]
Min.
Frontage
for
Multifamily
Projects
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
100
100
[A]
[C]
Max.
Structure
Height
(ft)
1
28
28
17
28
28
40
50
35
Max.
No.
of
Stories
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
2
Min.
Front
Yard
Setback
(ft)
30
20
20
20
20
20
[A]
[D]
Min.
Garage
Setback
N/A
20
20
20
20
20
[A]
[D]
Min.
Interior/Exterior
Side
Yard
Setback
(ft)
10/20
5/10
5/10
5/10
5/10
10/15
[A]
[D]
Min.
Rear
Yard
Setback
(ft)
30
20/10
10
15
15
20
[A]
[D]
Max.
Lot
Coverage
(%
of
net
lot
area)
40
50
60
60
60
60
[A]
[C]
Min.
Livable
Area
Excluding
Garage
(sf)
2,500
1,400
1,400
1,400
1,400
(MF:
750)
MF:
750
[A]
[C]
Min.
Common
Open
Area
N/A
N/A
N/A
30%
30%
30%
[A]
[C]
Min.
Perimeter
Landscape
Setbacks
(ft)
10/20
10/20
N/A
10/20
10/20
10/20
[B]
[C]
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
Municipal
Code
2013
1
Within
150
feet
of
any
General
Plan
designated
Image
Corridor
is
17
feet
in
the
RC
zone
and
22
feet
in
other
zones.
[A]
Subject
to
a
specific
plan.
[B]
See
Section
9.90.040
of
the
Municipal
Code.
[C]
Dependent
upon
use
and
density.
[D]
Setback
criteria
shall
be
determined
based
on
the
existing
site
conditions
and
surroundings,
in
conjunction
with
the
guidelines
and
the
proposed
project
characteristics.
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Table
II-‐51
2013
Permitted
Residential
Uses
by
Residential
Zoning
District
Land
Use
Residential
Zoning
District
Very
Low
Low
Cove
Medium
Medium
High
High
RVL
RL
RC
RM
RMH
RH
Conventional
Housing
Single-‐Family
Detached
P
P
P
P
P
S
Duplex
S
S
S
S
P
P
Single-‐Family
Attached
S
S
X
S
P
P
Condominium
Multifamily
S
S
X
S
P
P
Apartment
Multifamily
X
X
X
P
P
P
Mobile
Home
Park
C
C
C
C
C
C
Mobile
Home
Subdivision
and
Manufactured
Home
P
P
P
P
P
X
Resort
Residential
C
C
X
C
C
C
Special
Needs
Housing
Congregate
Living
Facility
(<6)
1
P
P
P
P
P
X
Congregate
Care
Facility
2
C
C
C
C
C
C
Emergency
Shelter
X
X
X
X
X
X
Guest
House
A
A
A
X
X
X
Residential
Care
Facility
(≥6)
5
P
P
P
P
P
P
Second
Unit
A
A
A
A
A
A
Second
Units
(multiple)
6
C
C
X
X
X
X
Senior
Citizen
Residence
(<6)
P
P
P
P
P
P
Senior
Group
Housing
(7+)
7
X
X
X
X
C
C
Single
Room
Occupancy
8
X
X
X
X
X
X
Supportive
and
Transitional
Shelter
X
X
X
C
C
C
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
Municipal
Code
2008
P
=
Principal
use;
C
=
Conditional
use
permit;
M
=
Minor
use
permit;
S=
Specific
plan;
A
=
Accessory
use;
X
=
Prohibited
use
1
Single-‐family
residential
facility
that
is
licensed
by
the
state
to
provide
living
and
treatment
facilities
on
a
monthly
or
longer
basis
for
six
or
fewer
developmentally
disabled
persons
or
six
or
fewer
persons
undergoing
treatment
for
alcohol
or
drug
abuse
and
that
is
permitted
in
single-‐family
residences
by
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operation
of
state
law.
2
A
facility
providing
care
on
a
monthly
basis
or
longer
that
is
the
primary
residence
of
the
people
it
serves.
It
provides
services
to
the
residents
such
as
dining,
housekeeping,
security,
medical,
transportation
and
recreation.
5
A
residential
facility
licensed
by
the
state
to
provide
living
and
treatment
facilities
on
a
monthly
or
longer
basis
for
six
or
fewer
of
the
following:
wards
of
the
juvenile
court,
elderly
persons,
mentally
disordered
persons,
handicapped
persons
or
dependent
and
neglected
children.
Such
a
facility
is
permitted
in
all
types
of
residences
by
operation
of
state
law.
6
More
than
one
guest
house
or
second
residential
unit
may
be
permitted
on
a
lot
with
approval
of
a
CUP
in
the
Very
Low/Low
Density
zones.
7
A
residential
development
developed
or
substantially
renovated
for
and
occupied
by
seven
or
more
senior
citizens
(includes
senior
citizen
hotels,
retirement
hotels
and
senior
citizen
apartments).
8
A
residential
facility
that
is
rented
on
a
weekly
or
longer
basis
and
provides
living
and
sleeping
facilities
for
one
or
two
persons
per
unit.
Each
unit
contains
a
toilet
and
sink.
Shower,
kitchen,
and
laundry
facilities
may
be
shared.
Table
II-‐52
2013
Permitted
Residential
Uses
by
Nonresidential
Zoning
District
Land
Use
Zoning
District
Regional
Commercial
Commercial
Park
Community
Commercial
Neighbor-‐hood
Commercial
Tourist
Commercial
Office
Commercial
Major
Community
Facilities
Village
Commercial
CR
CP
CC
CN
CT
CO
MC
VC
Conventional
Housing
Single-‐Family
Residential
S
X
X
X
X
X
X
V
Multifamily
Housing
AHO
AHO
AHO
AHO
AHO
AHO
AHO
AHO
Resort
Residential
S
X
C
X
C
X
X
X
RV
Rental/
Ownership
Parks
C
X
C
X
C
X
X
X
Special
Needs
Housing
Emergency
Shelter
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Rooming/
Boarding
Housing
C
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Senior
Group
Housing3
C
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Single
Room
Occupancy
Hotel
4
C
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Transitional
Shelter
C
X
X
X
X
X
C
X
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
Municipal
Code
2012
P
=
Principal
use;
C
=
Conditional
use
permit;
M
=
Minor
use
permit;
S=
Specific
plan;
V
=
Village
Use
Permit;
A
=
Accessory
use;
X
=
Prohibited
use
Residential
over
commercial
mixed-‐use
development
will
be
permitted
by
right
of
zone
in
the
CR,
CP,
CC,
CN,
CT,
and
CO
zones
(Program
1.5).
Residential
over
retail
is
already
permitted
in
the
VC
zone
with
a
Village
Use
Permit.
1
Multifamily
housing
includes
duplexes,
apartments,
and
other
types
of
housing
for
multiple
families.
3
A
residential
development
that
is
developed
or
substantially
renovated
for
and
occupied
by
seven
or
more
senior
citizens
(includes
senior
citizen
hotels,
retirement
hotels
and
senior
citizen
apartments).
4
A
residential
facility
that
is
rented
on
a
weekly
or
longer
basis
and
provides
living
and
sleeping
facilities
for
one
or
two
persons
per
unit.
Each
unit
contains
a
toilet
and
sink.
Shower,
kitchen,
and
laundry
facilities
may
be
shared.
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Density
Bonus
California
law
(Government
Code
Sec.
65915
et
seq.)
allows
for
an
increase
in
the
density
of
a
residential
development
when
a
developer
donates
land
or
constructs
affordable
housing
as
a
part
of
a
project.
The
City
updated
its
zoning
code
to
reflect
amendments
to
density
bonus
law
during
the
2006-‐2013
planning
period.
A
density
bonus
of
20
percent
above
the
maximum
permitted
density
may
be
granted
if
a
project
includes
5
percent
of
the
units
at
rates
affordable
to
very
low
income
households
or
10
percent
of
the
units
at
rates
affordable
to
low
income
households.
If
10
percent
of
the
total
units
are
affordable
to
moderate
income
households
in
a
common
interest
development,
then
the
project
is
eligible
to
receive
a
5
percent
density
bonus.
In
addition,
a
sliding
scale
requires
additional
density
bonuses
above
the
base
20
percent.
The
maximum
density
bonus
is
35
percent
over
the
maximum
allowable
density
under
the
applicable
zoning
and
General
Plan
designation.
With
a
density
bonus,
allowable
residential
densities
range
from
2.7
units
per
acre
in
the
RVL
zone
to
32
units
per
acre
in
the
high
density
and
mixed-‐use
zones
and
specific
plans.
Projects
that
are
restricted
to
senior
residents
are
also
eligible
to
a
density
bonus
of
20
percent
without
any
income-‐restricted
units.
The
density
bonus
is
not
required
to
exceed
20
percent
and
is
not
subject
to
the
sliding
scale
mentioned
above
unless
a
minimum
number
of
income-‐restricted
units
are
included.
Second
Unit
and
Guest
House/Employee
Quarter
Requirements
Second
units
are
independent
living
quarters
on
existing
home
lots
that
typically
provide
affordable
rental
opportunities
for
lower
and
moderate
income
households,
including
seniors,
disabled
persons,
single
parents,
domestic
employees,
and
extended
family
members.
Second
units
create
additional
housing
opportunities
on
already
developed
or
developing
parcels.
Second
units
are
often
referred
to
as
“casitas”
throughout
the
Coachella
Valley.
To
facilitate
affordable
housing
development
second
units
are
permitted
in
all
residential-‐only
zones.
The
City
revised
its
Second
Unit
Ordinance
in
2007
to
remove
a
requirement
for
a
minor
use
permit
and
instead
permits
second
units
by
right
as
an
accessory
structure.
Additionally,
the
City
now
permits
the
construction
of
more
than
one
second
unit
with
the
approval
of
a
conditional
use
permit
in
the
Very
Low
and
Low
Density
Residential
zones.
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Conditions
on
the
second
unit
(or
units)
require
that
no
interest
in
the
second
residential
unit
may
be
sold
separately
from
the
remainder
of
the
property,
though
the
unit
may
be
rented;
that
the
lot
contain
an
existing
single-‐family
dwelling
that
conforms
to
the
minimum
lot
size
requirement;
that
the
second
unit
is
no
larger
than
1,200
square
feet
or
30
percent
of
the
primary
home;
and
must
have
its
own
off-‐street
parking
space.
More
than
half
of
the
single-‐family
detached
homes
approved
in
La
Quinta
in
recent
years
include
a
second
unit
or
guest
house.
Guest
houses
are
detached
or
attached
units
with
sleeping
and
sanitary
facilities,
but
no
cooking
facilities.
Per
Municipal
Code
Section
9.60.100,
no
rent
may
be
charged
for
residency
or
stay
in
a
guest
house.
The
purpose
of
guest
houses
is
to
provide
free
on-‐site
housing
for
relatives,
guests
and
domestic
employees.
This
type
of
second
unit
is
particularly
important
to
provide
housing
opportunities
for
the
City’s
extremely
low
income
workforce.
Similar
to
a
second
unit,
a
guest
house
may
not
exceed
30
percent
of
the
square
footage
of
the
primary
structure
and
must
conform
to
lot
coverage
requirements.
The
City
has
also
amended
its
zoning
code
to
remove
the
requirement
for
a
minor
use
permit,
and
to
allow
cooking
facilities
in
guest
houses,
similar
to
second
units.
Manufactured
Housing
Requirements
Manufactured
housing
and
mobile
homes
are
considered
housing
alternatives,
especially
for
serving
the
needs
of
lower-‐income
households.
Manufactured
homes
and
mobile
home
subdivisions
are
a
permitted
use
in
any
residential-‐only
zone
except
for
High
Density
Residential.
Manufactured
housing
on
a
single-‐family
lot
must
obtain
a
minor
use
permit
by
approval
of
the
Planning
Commission
to
ensure
that
it
is
consistent
with
the
development
standards
in
single-‐family
zones.
Parking
Requirements
Parking
requirements
in
the
City
of
La
Quinta,
shown
in
Table
II-‐53,
are
typical
for
a
city
of
its
size
with
resort
oriented
characteristics.
Additionally,
the
parking
requirements
for
special
needs
uses
are
relatively
minimal
and
facilitate
the
construction
of
such
uses.
Reductions
required
parking
spaces
is
often
a
concession
granted
to
affordable
housing
developers
through
the
City’s
density
bonus
provisions.
Overall,
the
parking
requirements
do
not
directly
constrain
the
development
of
housing.
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The
City
is
currently
updating
the
Zoning
Ordinance
to
allow
the
reduction
or
modification
of
parking
requirements
associated
with
multi-‐family
development.
Table
II-‐53
Parking
Requirements
for
Residential
Uses
Land
Use
Minimum
Off-‐Street
Parking
Spaces
Guest
Spaces
Single-‐Family
Units
Single-‐Family
Detached,
Single-‐Family
Attached
and
Duplex
2
spaces
per
unit
in
a
garage
Tandem
garages
allowed
in
RC
zone
0.5
guest
space
per
unit
if
no
on-‐street
parking
is
available
Townhome
2
spaces
per
unit
in
a
garage
0.8
guest
space
per
unit
Mobile
Home
Park
2
covered
spaces
per
unit
(tandem
permitted)
0.8
guest
space
per
unit
Multifamily
Units
Studio
1
covered
space
per
unit
0.5
guest
space
per
unit
One
Bedroom
1.2
covered
spaces
per
unit
0.5
guest
space
per
unit
Two
Bedrooms
2
covered
spaces
per
unit
0.5
guest
space
per
unit
Three
or
More
Bedrooms
3
covered
spaces
per
unit,
plus
0.5
covered
space
per
each
bedroom
over
three
0.5
guest
space
per
unit
Special
Needs
Guest
House/Employee
Quarters
1
covered
or
uncovered
space.
This
space
shall
not
be
tandem.
Second
Unit
1
covered
or
uncovered
space.
This
space
shall
not
be
tandem.
Senior
Group
Housing,
Senior
Citizen
Hotel,
and
Congregate
Care
Facility
5
covered
spaces
per
unit
0.5
guest
space
per
unit
Single
Room
Occupancy
Hotel
1
space
per
sleeping
room
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
Municipal
Code
2008
Subdivision
Improvement
Requirements
The
City
maintains
subdivision
improvement
requirements
that
contribute
to
the
cost
of
housing.
In
many
cases,
a
developer
may
be
required
to
provide
any
or
all
of
the
required
improvements
within
a
subdivision
or
a
single
residential
project.
Although
the
provision
of
these
improvements
or
actions
required
to
meet
subdivision
requirements
may
cumulatively
add
costs
to
the
provision
of
housing,
they
are
not
considered
a
deterrent,
as
they
are
required
throughout
California
with
public
safety
as
the
underlying
factor.
Pertinent
improvements
include:
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Full-‐width
street
improvements
for
all
internal
subdivision
streets
and
alleys
shall
be
installed,
Where
a
subdivision
borders
a
public
street,
the
developer
shall
provide
half-‐width
right-‐of-‐way
improvements,
plus
one
additional
travel
lane
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
centerline
if
it
does
not
already
exist,
Additional
rights-‐of-‐way
or
easements
shall
be
provided
to
accommodate
roadway
slopes,
multi-‐purpose
paths,
and
other
required
facilities,
Minimum
landscape
setback
widths
shall
be
20
feet
from
primary
arterial
streets,
10
feet
from
secondary
arterial
streets,
and
10
feet
from
collector
streets.
Local
streets
shall
be
a
minimum
of
60
feet
in
width
with
36–40
feet
curb
to
curb,
and
10-‐12
feet
for
landscape
parkway
and
cul-‐
de-‐sacs
shall
be
a
minimum
width
of
50
feet
with
32–36
feet
curb
to
curb
and
7-‐9
feet
for
landscape
parkway,
Private
streets
are
limited
to
36
feet
in
width
when
parking
is
double
loaded,
32
feet
when
single
loaded,
Sidewalks
are
required
to
be
provided
on
both
sides
of
the
street
within
public
rights-‐of-‐way
of
all
General
Plan
designated
arterial
and
collector
streets;
for
local
streets
in
residential
areas
and
in
areas
designated
rural
residential
overlay
where
densities
exceed
3
du/ac,
Transit
facilities
such
as
bus
turnouts
and
covered
bus
shelters
and
benches
are
required
if
a
bus
stop
occurs
adjacent
to
the
development
site,
on
General
Plan
designated
arterial
and
collector
streets,
street
width
transitions;
pavement
elevation
transitions
and
other
incidental
work
deemed
necessary
for
public
safety
may
be
required
immediately
adjacent
to
the
development
site,
Other
improvements
required
to
be
provided
by
the
developer
may
include
traffic
signs;
channelization
markings/devices;
street
name
signs;
medians;
and
mailbox
clusters,
The
developer
shall
provide
improvements
connecting
the
subdivision
to
the
domestic
water
supply
and
distribution
system
operated
by
the
Coachella
Valley
Water
District,
and
is
required
to
connect
to
an
existing
sewer
collection
system.
Local
Processing
and
Permit
Procedures
The
cost
of
holding
land
by
a
developer
during
the
evaluation
and
review
process
is
frequently
cited
by
builders
as
a
contributing
factor
to
the
high
cost
of
housing.
The
California
Government
Code
establishes
permitted
time
periods
for
local
agencies
to
review
and
act
upon
private
development
proposals.
Typical
local
development
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II-‐295
application
processing
times
identified
in
Table
II-‐54
reflect
both
single-‐
and
multifamily
uses.
Multifamily
projects
generally
have
shorter
processing
times
than
single-‐family
tract
maps
because
Site
Development
Permits
are
approved
at
Planning
Commission,
while
tract
maps
have
to
go
to
City
Council
for
review.
State-‐imposed
time
restrictions
are
identified
in
Table
II-‐55.
Table
II-‐54
Local
Development
Processing
Times
Item
Typical
Length
of
Time
From
Submittal
to
Public
Hearing
Minor
Use
Permit
1–2
weeks
Village
Use
Permit
9–12
weeks
Site
Development
Permit
8–10
weeks
Conditional
Use
Permit
9–12
weeks
Tentative
Tract
Map
10–12
weeks
Variance
8–10
weeks
Zoning
Amendments
or
Zone
Change
9–12
weeks
General
Plan
Amendment
12–16
weeks
Specific
Plan
12–16
weeks
Environmental
Documentation
Runs
with
application
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
2008
Table
II-‐55
State
Development
Processing
Time
Limits
Item
State
Maximum
General
Plan
Amendment
None
Zone
Change
None
Subdivision
Action
on
Tentative
Map
50
Days
Environmental
Documentation/CEQA
Review
of
Application
for
Completeness
30
Days
Determination
of
NEG
DEC
or
EIR
Requirement
1
30
Days
Completion
of
NEG
DEC
Requirement
105
Days
Certification
of
Final
EIR
1
Year
Source::
City
of
La
Quinta
2008
1
The
City
attempts
to
process
the
Negative
Declaration
so
that
it
runs
with
application
Site
Development
Permit
The
purpose
of
the
site
development
permit
process
is
to
review
detailed
plans
for
proposed
development
projects
to
ensure
that
the
standards
of
the
Zoning
Code,
including
permitted
uses,
development
standards
and
supplemental
regulations
are
satisfied.
If
the
proposed
project
is
part
of
a
previously
adopted
Specific
Plan,
the
review
and
approval
of
Site
Development
Permit
application
may
be
streamlined
as
called
for
in
the
Specific
Plan.
The
site
development
permit
process
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II-‐296
enables
the
Architecture
and
Landscape
Review
Committee
and
Planning
Commission
to
review
the
site
plan;
architectural,
lighting
and
landscape
plans;
related
development
plans;
and
sign
programs.
The
Architecture
and
Landscape
Review
Committee
is
a
technical
advisory
group
that
is
allowed
one
opportunity
to
make
design
recommendations,
but
they
cannot
establish
conditions
or
grant
approvals.
The
Planning
Commission
does
not
exercise
discretionary
review
over
the
proposed
land
use;
the
focus
on
the
Site
Development
Permit
is
on
issues
of
site
planning
and
design.
A
Site
Development
Permit
may
take
a
minimum
of
6
weeks
for
review,
but
the
process
could
take
as
long
as
almost
3
months,
if
unforeseen
complications
arise.
To
reduce
the
amount
of
time
required
for
plan
review,
the
City
provides
no-‐cost
preliminary
project
review
to
give
the
applicant
information
on
City
requirements
and
project
feedback
prior
to
committing
to
the
application
process.
Preliminary
review
can
save
the
applicant
both
time
and
money,
making
the
proposed
development
more
cost
effective.
Minor
Use
Permit
The
only
residential
use
requiring
a
MUP
is
manufactured
housing
established
on
a
single-‐family
lot.
Most
MUPs
are
administratively
approved
by
Planning
Department
staff.
On
rare
occasions,
the
project
may
be
reviewed
by
the
Planning
Commission
at
a
public
hearing
to
ensure
that
it
is
consistent
with
the
development
standards
in
single-‐
family
zones.
Conditional
Use
Permit
A
conditional
use
permit
is
required
for
senior
group
housing
proposed
in
a
CR,
RMH,
or
RH
zones,
and
for
congregate
care
facilities
in
any
residential
designation.
The
CR
zone
also
permits
single-‐family
residential
and
mixed-‐use
office/residential
with
a
specific
plan
and,
multifamily
uses
and
SRO
uses
with
a
CUP.
The
requirement
for
a
CUP
requires
a
public
hearing
before
the
Planning
Commission.
However,
a
CUP
is
often
processed
concurrently
with
an
SDP;
therefore
no
additional
time
is
required
for
the
processing
of
the
CUP.
Typical
findings
required
to
approve
a
CUP
are
consistency
with
the
goals,
objectives,
and
policies
of
the
General
Plan,
consistency
with
the
Zoning
Code,
compliance
with
CEQA,
and
certification
that
the
proposed
project
is
neither
detrimental
to
the
health,
safety,
and
welfare
of
the
public
nor
injurious
to
adjacent
uses.
The
most
common
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II-‐297
specific
conditions
of
approval
relate
to
mitigating
environmental
impacts
such
as
erosion,
storm
water
runoff,
and
traffic.
These
conditions
are
necessary
to
protect
environmental
integrity
and
public
health
and
safety
and
are
not
considered
a
constraint
to
housing
development.
Discussions
with
affordable
housing
developers
have
consistently
indicated
that
the
City’s
CUP
process
does
not
inhibit
the
process
or
cost
of
building
affordable
housing.
Specific
Plan
Specific
plans
are
unique
regulations
designed
to
provide
more
flexibility
than
permitted
through
the
Municipal
Code.
The
processing
of
a
specific
plan
can
add
6
weeks
to
the
project
schedule.
However,
the
additional
entitlement
rights,
flexibility
in
design
and
use,
and
infrastructure
negotiations
obtained
through
the
specific
plan
process
generally
outweigh
the
impacts
of
the
additional
time
expenditure.
Specific
plans
must
be
reviewed
by
the
Planning
Commission
and
City
Council
at
a
public
hearing.
In
La
Quinta
specific
plans
are
adopted
by
resolution.
The
required
findings
for
approval
are
consistency
with
the
goals,
objectives,
and
policies
of
the
General
Plan;
certification
that
the
project
does
not
create
conditions
that
are
detrimental
to
public
health,
safety,
and
welfare;
and
proof
that
uses
are
compatible
with
nearby
uses
and
the
property
is
suitable
for
the
proposed
project.
The
City
allows
the
concurrent
processing
of
applications
to
accelerate
the
process.
For
example,
for
a
Specific
Plan
that
also
requires
a
CUP
both
permits
would
be
processed
at
the
same
time
so
no
additional
review
time
is
necessary.
The
City
also
provides
for
discounted
application
fees
when
multiple
applications
are
filed
concurrently.
Overall,
the
processing
periods
and
procedures
are
not
considered
a
constraint
to
the
production
of
housing
by
the
development
community.
The
City
processes
residential
projects
within
statutory
time
frames.
The
processing
period
is
actually
expedited
for
projects
within
adopted
specific
plan
areas,
as
environmental
review
has
been
conducted
and
standards
have
been
imposed,
e.g.,
exactions
and
payment
schedules,
design,
etc.,
for
the
entire
area
and
in
itself
does
not
significantly
impact
housing
construction
costs.
Village
Use
Permit
The
purpose
of
the
Village
Use
Permit
(VUP)
is
to
provide
the
City
with
an
opportunity
to
review
new
development
projects
proposed
in
the
Village
Commercial
(VC)
zone.
Any
potential
project
applicant
in
the
Village
area
has
the
option
to
file
a
preliminary
development
plan
to
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II-‐298
ascertain
anticipated
conditions,
requirements,
and
costs
associated
with
a
proposal.
The
preliminary
development
plan
process
is
free
of
charge
and
encouraged
as
a
means
of
providing
clarity
to
the
development
community.
All
uses
allowed
as
primary
uses
in
the
VC
zone
are
permitted
by
right.
The
VUP
is
not
a
review
of
the
actual
use,
rather
it
is
a
development
review
process
used
in
the
Village.
Residential
uses
are
permitted
in
the
VC
zone
with
a
VUP.
Most
projects
in
the
VC
zone
are
infill
and
are
exempt
from
CEQA
and
associated
fees,
thus
streamlining
the
process
and
reducing
development
costs.
The
Village
at
La
Quinta
Design
Guidelines
(Guidelines)
encourages
the
development
of
residential
and
mixed
uses
in
the
Village,
and
provides
a
greater
level
of
flexibility
for
the
applicant.
The
land
use
section
sets
forth
the
following
general
guidelines:
The
Village
shall
include
residential
mixes
Residential
uses
shall
locate
above
commercial
uses
in
common
buildings
or
may
be
in
stand-‐alone
multifamily
buildings
Mixed
use
projects
are
not
subject
to
any
floor
area
ratio
or
lot
coverage
standards
Compact
groupings
are
encouraged
to
promote
pedestrian
mobility
The
Guidelines
provide
more
flexible
design
standards
and
do
not
contain
requirements
or
standards
that
constrain
the
development
of
affordable
or
market
rate
housing.
Village
Use
Permits
are
approved
at
regularly
scheduled
Planning
Commission
hearings.
Typical
findings
for
approval
include
consistency
with
the
City’s
General
Plan,
Zoning
Code,
CEQA,
Village
at
La
Quinta
Design
Guidelines,
and
a
determination
that
the
proposed
project
will
not
be
detrimental
to
public
health,
safety,
and
welfare
or
injurious
to
adjacent
uses.
Permitting
Mixed
Use
Development
Mixed
use
development
can
provide
a
lively,
walkable,
and
convenient
living
and
visiting
experience.
Mixed
Use
is
allowed
in
most
commercial
zones
in
the
City.
The
City
has
not
determined
any
conditions
of
approval
specific
to
mixed
use
development;
conditions
are
determined
on
a
case-‐by-‐case
basis,
reflecting
the
context
and
design
of
each
project.
Affordable
housing
developers
in
the
area
have
indicated
that
the
process
in
La
Quinta
has
not
posed
a
constraint
to
affordable
housing
projects.
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Development
and
Processing
Fees
Development
fees
set
by
the
City
and
other
regional
fees,
cover
the
costs
for
infrastructure,
environmental
protection,
public
services,
and
utilities
incurred
by
residential
development.
These
fees
impact
the
cost
of
housing,
and
may
therefore
reduce
the
ability
for
unassisted
market-‐rate
housing
to
provide
units
affordable
to
low
income
households.
In
addition
to
City
fees
and
assessments,
developers
of
new
dwellings
will
be
obligated
to
pay
Multi-‐Species
Habitat
Conservation
Plan
fees,
Fish
and
Game
fees,
Art
in
Public
Places
fees,
development
impact
fees
(Table
II-‐56),
and
other
special
district
assessments
that
will
impact
residential
projects.
City
fees
either
pay
for
the
processing
of
an
application
or
the
funding
of
a
proportional
share
of
major
facility
fees
associated
with
delivery
of
essential
public
services
such
as
sewer,
water,
fire
protection,
stormwater
drainage,
and
parks.
Costs
associated
with
the
permitting
process
are
a
potential
constraint
to
the
development
of
low-‐income
housing.
Table
II-‐57
presents
an
overview
of
City
fees
for
an
average
1,500-‐square-‐foot
tract
home
with
a
two-‐car
garage
in
a
low
density
subdivision
and
an
average
950-‐
square-‐foot
multifamily
home
with
a
two-‐car
garage.
In
addition
to
these
fees,
all
residential
development
whether
in
La
Quinta
or
elsewhere
in
California
is
required
to
pay
the
State
mandated
school
impact
fee,
which
varies
from
year
to
year.
In
general,
for
residential
development,
the
school
impact
fee
is
approximately
$2.65
per
square
foot.
The
City
has
no
control
over
this
fee,
and
as
it
is
charged
in
all
cities,
it
cannot
be
considered
a
constraint
on
development
in
La
Quinta.
The
City
has
recently
overhauled
its
planning
fee
schedule,
and
also
has
joined
into
the
regional
Transportation
Uniform
Mitigation
Fee
(TUMF)
program
administered
through
CVAG.
These
fees
and
assessments
correspond
to
and
pay
for
the
cost
of
processing
various
types
of
applications,
as
shown
in
Table
II-‐58.
However,
the
City
offers
a
75
percent
cost
reduction
on
fees
when
multiple
applications
are
simultaneously
processed,
such
as
for
a
specific
plan,
EIR,
and
development
agreement
running
concurrently
on
the
same
property.
In
such
a
case,
the
highest
fee
is
charged
in
full,
with
the
remaining
fees
charged
at
75
percent
discount.
The
City
is
also
now
tracking
its
applications
on
a
time
and
deposit
basis,
as
part
of
implementing
the
new
fee
schedule.
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II-‐300
While
the
fees
charged
by
the
City
add
to
the
cost
of
housing
and
therefore
are
a
constraint
to
the
provision
of
affordable
housing,
infrastructure
improvements
and
processing
must
be
paid.
A
comparison
of
the
City’s
fees
with
other
communities
in
the
Coachella
Valley
indicates
that
the
City
generally
charges
comparable
fees
to
other
cities.
Table
II-‐56
Impact
Fees
Per
Unit
of
Development
Land
Use
Type
Development
Units
Fee
Residential
(SFD)
1
Dwelling
Unit
$6,894
Residential
(SFA)
2
Dwelling
Unit
$6,681
Residential
(MFA)
3
Dwelling
Unit
$5,030
Office/Hospital
1,000
SF
$5,379
General
Commercial
1,000
SF
$6,456
Tourist
Commercial
Room
$2,185
Golf
Courses
Acre
$957
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
2008
1
Residential-‐single-‐family
detached,
fee
amount
expected
to
be
adopted
in
2010.
2
Residential-‐single-‐family
attached,
fee
amount
expected
to
be
adopted
in
2010.
3
Residential-‐multi-‐family
and
other
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Table
II-‐57
Development
Fees
for
Typical
Single-‐Family
and
Multifamily
Homes
Type
of
Fee
Cost
Per
Unit
Multifamily
1
Single-‐Family
2
Building
Fees
Construction
$422
$591
Plan
Check
(Standard
Plan)
$616
$818
Mechanical
$69
$75
Plumbing
1
Bath
=
$120
2
Bath
=
$144
Electrical
$126
$176
Strong
Motion
Instrumentation
$5
$9
Grading
$20
$20
CVWD
Water/Sewer
Fee
$4,325
$4,325
TUMF*
$1,276.80
$1,837.44
Other
Fees
(Location)
Development
Impact
Fee
$5,030
$6,894
SFD
Multi-‐Species
Habitat
Conservation
Plan
3
$521
$1,284
Fish
and
Game
Fee
(unfinished
lot)
Negative
Declaration–flat
$2,057
fee
$2,052
$2,052
Art
in
Public
Places
(Total
Value)
Based
on
project
valuation
charged
at
one-‐
quarter
of
1
percent
of
anything
over
$200,000
or
$20
minimum
$20
$20
Quimby
fees
(if
in-‐lieu
of
land
dedication—fee
payment
only
option
for
tracts
of
<50
lots/units)
Based
on
per-‐acre
FMV
of
land
Based
on
per-‐acre
FMV
of
land
Total
$13,326
$16,408
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
2013
1
Calculated
on
a
950-‐square-‐foot
unit
for
both
8
units
per
acre
and
16
units
per
acre
on
a
one-‐
acre
parcel.
2
Calculated
on
a
1,500-‐square-‐foot
home
for
both
single-‐family
detached
and
single-‐family
attached
at
3
units
per
acre
on
a
one-‐acre
parcel.
3
$1,284/unit
at
0–8
DU/AC,
$521/unit
at
8.01–14
DU/AC,
and
$235/unit
at
>14
DU/AC
*Based
on
trips
generated
per
unit
HOUSING
II-‐302
Table
II-‐58
Planning
Department
Fee
Schedule
Item/Type
Permit
Base
Fee
General
Conditional
Use
Permit
General1
Amendment
$3,968
$1,859
Site
Development
Permit
Amendment*
Time
Extensions*
$5,577
$2,850
$1,359
Village
Use
Permit
$5,577
Minor
Use
Permit*
$200
General
Plan
Amendment
$6,149
Specific
Plan
$6,292
Specific
Plan
Amendments
$2,360
Temporary
Use
Permit*
$200
Variance
$1,359
Certificate
of
Zoning
Compliance*
$572
Change
of
Zone
$6,149
Zoning
Text
Amendment
$6,149
Sign
Permit*
$200
Sign
Program
-‐
When
submitted
after
Site
Development
Permit
approval
$2,181
Land
Division
Parcel
Map
Waiver*
Amendment*
Revision*
Time
Extension*
$3,432
$1,216
$2,038
$2,038
$715
Subdivision
Tentative
Tract
Map
Tentative
Tract
Amendment
Time
Extension*
$5,577
$2,681
$787
Statutory
Condominium
Subdivision
$3,861
Certificate
of
Compliance*
572
Other
Permits
and
Fees
Appeals*
$1,573
Environmental
Assessment
$286
Development
Agreement
$1,859
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
2013
*
=
Permit
usually
does
not
require
CEQA
review.
HOUSING
II-‐303
Building
Codes
and
Enforcement
The
City
of
La
Quinta
has
adopted
the
following
State
Codes:
2010
California
Building
Code,
2010
California
Mechanical
Code,
2010
California
Plumbing
Code,
2010
California
Energy
Code,
and
the
2010
California
Electrical
Code.
In
addition,
the
City
enforces
the
2010
California
Code
Fire
Code,
Residential
Code,
and
Green
Code.
Starting
in
2014,
the
City
will
begin
enforcing
the
respective
2013
Codes.
Overall,
the
Building
Codes
adopted
by
the
City
of
La
Quinta
do
not
pose
any
special
constraints
on
the
production
or
cost
of
housing.
The
City
has
not
made
substantive
amendments
to
the
code
that
would
adversely
affect
housing.
The
City
of
La
Quinta
enforces
the
Housing
Code
which
provides
minimum
health
and
safety
standards
for
the
maintenance
of
the
existing
housing
supply.
These
standards
are
intended
to
provide
for
safe
and
sanitary
housing
that
is
fit
for
human
habitation.
The
enforcement
of
the
Housing
Code
is
normally
handled
on
a
complaint-‐
response
basis.
The
most
common
housing-‐related
problem
is
illegal
additions/garage
conversions.
Warnings
are
issued
with
a
referral
to
the
City
and
other
agencies
for
remediation
assistance.
The
Housing
Code
mandates
that
health
and
safety
deficiencies
be
corrected
in
accordance
with
construction
standards
that
were
in
effect
at
the
time
the
structure
was
built.
In
cases
where
property
owners
refuse
to
correct
deficiencies,
enforcement
of
the
Housing
Code
relies
on
civil
sanctions.
Constraints
to
the
Provision
of
Housing
for
Persons
with
Disabilities
State
law,
per
Senate
Bill
520,
requires
that
in
addition
to
an
analysis
of
special
housing
needs
for
persons
with
disabilities,
the
Housing
Element
must
analyze
potential
governmental
constraints
to
the
development,
improvement
and
maintenance
of
housing
for
persons
with
disabilities.
Programs
must
be
included
to
remove
constraints
to
providing
adequate
housing
for
persons
with
disabilities.
The
City
maintains
general
processes
for
individuals
with
disabilities
to
make
requests
for
reasonable
accommodation
through
the
Zoning
Code,
the
permit
processing
process,
and
building
codes.
The
City
integrated
a
reasonable
accommodation
process
into
its
Zoning
Ordinance
during
the
last
planning
period.
HOUSING
II-‐304
The
updated
Zoning
Code
does
not
restrict
the
location
of
group
homes.
Group
homes
(congregate
care)
with
six
or
fewer
persons
are
permitted
by
right
in
all
residential
zones
except
High
Density;
group
homes
of
seven
or
more
are
permitted
with
a
conditional
use
permit
in
all
residential
zones
and
the
CR
zone.
Furthermore,
senior
group
homes
of
six
or
fewer
are
permitted
in
all
residential
zones.
Senior
homes
of
more
than
six
are
permitted
subject
to
a
CUP
in
the
RMH,
RH,
and
CR
zones.
The
Zoning
Code
also
includes
provisions
for
the
reduction
of
parking
requirements
for
affordable,
senior
and
special
needs
housing,
including
senior
and/or
group
homes,
if
a
project
proponent
can
demonstrate
a
reduced
need
for
parking.
The
City
also
enforces
ADA
standards
for
the
number
of
parking
spaces
required
for
persons
with
disabilities.
There
are
no
conditions
or
requirements
imposed
for
group
homes
that
would
affect
the
development
or
conversion
of
residences
to
meet
the
needs
of
persons
with
disabilities.
With
the
exception
of
the
minimum
age
requirement
established
by
the
federal
government,
the
conditions
for
senior
housing
in
both
residential
and
nonresidential
zones
do
not
affect
the
development
of
housing
for
persons
with
disabilities.
There
are
no
minimum
distance
standards
between
two
or
more
special
needs
housing
developments.
The
City
of
La
Quinta
has
adopted
the
2010
California
Building
Code,
as
well
as
the
2010
California
Mechanical,
Electrical,
Energy,
Fire,
Residential,
Green
and
Plumbing
Codes.
No
amendments
have
been
made
to
the
codes
that
would
diminish
the
ability
to
accommodate
persons
with
disabilities.
Starting
in
2014,
the
City
will
begin
enforcing
the
respective
2013
Codes.
There
are
no
restrictions
on
requests
for
retrofitting
of
homes
for
accessibility,
such
as
ramps
and
handrails.
Requests
for
such
retrofits
are
handled
as
any
other
minor
improvement
to
a
home
necessitating
a
building
permit,
with
the
exception
that
the
design
must
meet
all
applicable
standards
and
ADA
requirements,
and
is
reviewed
at
the
inspection
phase
for
conformance
to
construction
requirements.
Although
requests
for
retrofit
of
existing
homes
have
been
extremely
limited
in
the
past
few
years,
a
number
of
homes
advertised
for
resale
in
the
Cove
area
have
been
retrofitted
or
built
specifically
for
persons
with
physical
disabilities
and
are
described
as
such.
HOUSING
II-‐305
The
public
review
process
for
the
approval
of
group
or
senior
homes
is
no
different
from
any
other
permitted
use
in
the
applicable
zone.
Where
a
group
or
senior
home
is
permitted
by
right,
no
public
hearing
is
required.
The
project
is
brought
to
the
Planning
Commission
if
a
CUP
is
required,
and
is
subject
to
consideration
and
approval
as
any
other
use
permitted
by
CUP.
Where
a
senior
group
home
may
be
requested
with
a
CUP
as
part
of
a
specific
plan
,
the
use
would
be
considered
and
approved
within
the
established
public
hearing
process
as
part
of
the
total
specific
plan
and
subject
to
the
applicable
Zoning
Code
provisions.
Environmental
and
Infrastructure
Constraints
Development
of
new
housing
in
La
Quinta
will
continue
to
take
place
both
north
and
south
of
Highway
111.
Public
services
and
infrastructure
are
being
upgraded
and
expanded
within
the
City.
Major
flood
control
programs
have
been
funded
by
the
City
and
constructed
by
the
Coachella
Valley
Water
District
(CVWD)
for
the
protection
of
the
Cove
Area.
In
response
to
growth,
Desert
Sands
and
Coachella
Valley
Unified
School
Districts
operate
several
elementary
schools,
middle
schools,
and
high
schools
that
serve
La
Quinta
residents.
Three
Riverside
County
Fire
Department
stations
serve
the
City.
The
potable
water
system
in
the
City
is
operated
and
administered
by
CVWD.
The
sanitary
sewage
collection
and
treatment
system
in
the
City
is
operated
and
administered
by
CVWD,
which
extends
service
based
upon
approved
designs
and
improvements
constructed
by
the
private
developer.
The
City
of
La
Quinta
is
served
by
Southern
California
Gas
Company.
The
Southern
California
Gas
Company
has
indicated
that
the
future
supply
of
natural
gas
will
meet
demand
generated
by
additional
development
in
the
City.
Major
infrastructure
improvements,
including
full-‐width
streets,
water
and
sewer
mains,
and
stormwater
systems,
are
the
responsibility
of
the
developer
to
install
with
any
development.
Developers
are
required
to
provide
parks
or
in-‐lieu
fees
as
part
of
a
residential
development.
When
infrastructure
improvements
are
made
that
benefit
other
properties,
the
subdivider
is
reimbursed
from
the
area
fund
when
other
properties
in
the
area
are
developed.
HOUSING
II-‐306
Opportunities
for
Energy
Conservation
The
City
has
adopted
a
comprehensive
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program
to
enhance
the
City’s
conservation
of
resources
and
to
reduce
environmental
impacts
of
existing
and
future
conditions.
This
program
will
allow
the
City
to
consider
a
wide
range
of
programs
that
will
address
energy,
water,
air
quality,
solid
waste,
land
use,
and
transportation.
Current
Regulations
and
Programs
Title
24
Regulations
On
a
regulatory
level,
the
City
enforces
the
State
Energy
Conservation
Standards
(Title
24,
California
Code
of
Regulations).
These
standards
incorporated
into
the
City’s
Building
Code
provide
a
great
deal
of
flexibility
for
individual
builders
to
achieve
a
minimum
“energy
budget”
through
the
use
of
various
performance
standards.
These
requirements
apply
to
all
new
residential
and
commercial
construction
as
well
as
remodeling
and
rehabilitation
construction
where
square
footage
is
added.
Compliance
with
Title
24
on
the
use
of
energy-‐
efficient
appliances
and
insulation
has
reduced
energy
demand
stemming
from
new
residential
development.
Green
Building
Programs
The
two
most
prominent
green
building
programs
are
California
Green
Builder,
sponsored
by
the
California
Building
Industry
Association,
and
Leadership
in
Energy
and
Environmental
Design
(LEED),
which
is
sponsored
by
the
US
Green
Building
Council.
Both
programs
involve
a
third-‐party
certification
process,
have
different
environmental
goals,
and
apply
to
different
types
of
development.
Green
Builder
is
a
voluntary
environmental
building
and
certification
program
for
residential
construction.
Certified
homes
will
incorporate
water-‐efficient
landscaping
and
fixtures,
utilize
high
efficiency
insulation
and
ventilation
systems,
contain
environmentally
sound
building
materials,
initiate
waste
reduction
methods
during
construction,
and
be
15
percent
over
existing
Title
24
energy
efficiency
standards.
Green
Builder
has
an
existing
partnership
with
Imperial
Irrigation
District
(IID)
and
Burrtec
Waste
and
Recycling
Services
(Burrtec)
for
builder
and
homeowner
incentives.
IID
provides
efficiency
diagnostics,
inspections,
and
a
certification,
which
lead
to
financial
incentives;
and
Burrtec
provides
a
15
percent–30
percent
discount
to
builders
for
bin
removal
services.
HOUSING
II-‐307
LEED
is
a
national
rating
system
for
green
buildings.
Primarily
focused
on
commercial
and
multifamily
residential
projects,
LEED
requires
the
developer
to
register
their
project
with
the
US
Green
Building
Council,
who
in
turn
reviews
the
project
for
conformance
and
assigns
points
based
upon
various
efficiency,
materials
quality,
and
design
factors.
Once
the
Council
has
reviewed
the
project,
it
issues
a
certification
based
upon
the
number
of
points
achieved
in
each
category.
City
Projects
The
City
has
undertaken
an
aggressive
series
of
green
building
programs
that
demonstrate
the
opportunities
available
to
reduce
the
overall
environmental
impact
of
new
developments.
The
Title
24
energy
efficiency
requirements
significantly
increase
the
overall
energy
efficiency
of
all
new
construction.
Vista
Dunes
Courtyard
Homes
Located
at
78-‐990
Miles
Avenue
(just
west
of
Adams
Street),
the
Vista
Dunes
project
consists
of
80
courtyard-‐oriented
single-‐family
and
duplex
homes.
This
LEED
Platinum
certified
development
includes
photovoltaic
cells
to
generate
electrical
power.
This
feature
will
annually
save
$720
per
unit
in
electric
utility
costs.
Water
saving
improvements
will
reduce
water
usage
by
1,900,000
gallons
per
year
for
the
entire
project.
It
is
estimated
that
this
project
exceeds
Title
24
by
28
percent.
Some
of
the
units
will
exceed
Title
24
requirements
by
30
percent
or
more.
At
the
time
of
its
development,
Vista
Dunes
Courtyard
Homes
was
the
first
LEED
Platinum
certified
multifamily
affordable
housing
development
of
its
size
in
the
country.
The
City
maintains
a
photographic
history
of
the
project
and
produced
a
video
for
educational
purposes.
Further,
tenants
will
be
educated
on
energy
efficiencies
through
written
materials,
a
DVD
and
the
project
operator,
CORE
Housing
Management.
Wolff
Waters
Place
Housing
Project
This
development
exceeds
Title
24
requirements
by
24
percent
and
will
save
approximately
2,000,000
gallons
of
water
from
interior
water
use
alone.
Compliance
with
the
new
CVWD
Ordinance
will
further
reduce
exterior
water
use.
HOUSING
II-‐308
The
project
is
LEED
certified
and
includes
solar
hot
water
for
laundry
buildings,
a
transit
friendly
location
with
a
bus
stop
and
shopping
within
walking
distance,
low-‐water-‐use
landscape
and
irrigation,
dual
flush
toilets,
low-‐flow
water
fixtures,
energy-‐efficient
lights,
ENERGY
STAR
appliances,
recycled
building
materials,
paint
with
low
volatile
organic
compounds,
reduced
construction
waste,
advanced
indoor
air
handling
systems,
underground
parking,
high
efficiency
air
conditioning
units,
and
a
tenant
training
program.
Greenhouse
Gas
Reduction
Plan
In
conjunction
with
the
adoption
of
its
2013
General
Plan,
the
City
adopted
a
Greenhouse
Gas
Reduction
Plan.
The
Plan
provides
residents,
business
owners
and
land
owners
with
a
broad
range
of
measures
designed
to
reduce
energy
use
and
the
use
of
fossil
fuels.
The
Plan
will
be
effective
in
reducing
costs
for
existing
homes
and
for
new
residential
development.
It
will
also
allow
changes
in
driving
patterns,
transit
use
and
other
measures
that
will
reduce
the
City’s
dependence
on
traditional
energy
sources.
Future
City
Programs/Actions
The
City
seeks
to
encourage
and
enforce
regulations
or
incentives
that
do
not
serve
as
constraints
to
the
development
or
rehabilitation
of
housing.
The
City
should
focus
on
measures
and
techniques
that
assist
the
occupant
in
reducing
energy
costs,
thereby
increasing
the
amount
of
income
that
can
be
spent
on
housing,
child
care,
health
care,
or
other
necessary
costs.
The
implementation
of
a
formal
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program
will
require
participation
of
many
city
departments
and
agencies.
Program
costs
could
include
energy
audit
upgrades
for
existing
facilities
and
buildings,
irrigation
and
landscape
modifications
to
City-‐maintained
properties,
City
fleet
vehicles,
and
City
maintenance
equipment.
The
City’s
2013
General
Plan
includes
a
Livable
Community
Element
that
provides
direction
on
building
siting,
mixed
use
site
planning,
and
energy
reduction
techniques.
The
element
also
includes
a
suite
of
policies
and
programs
designed
to
lower
energy
costs,
promote
healthy
living,
and
encourage
high
quality
design.
Under
the
direction
of
the
City
Manager’s
Office,
Community
Development
and
Community
Services
Department
staff
play
an
instrumental
role
in
educating
the
community
on
water
conservation
programs
and
resources.
HOUSING
II-‐309
Energy
Conservation
Partners
In
developing
a
better
La
Quinta
the
City
cannot
be
successful
without
a
sound
relationship
with
Coachella
Valley
Water
District,
Imperial
Irrigation
District,
Southern
California
Gas,
Burrtec
Waste
and
Recycling
Services,
Sunline
Transit
District,
Coachella
Valley
Association
of
Governments,
SCAG,
and
other
entities.
Additionally,
many
of
the
areas
of
concern,
such
as
air
quality
and
regional
transportation,
cannot
be
addressed
without
strong
regional,
state
and
federal
programs.
Utility
Programs
The
City
of
La
Quinta
has
a
strong
working
relationship
with
the
Imperial
Irrigation
District
(IID).
IID
is
proactive
in
creating
energy
savings
via
conservation
programs,
product
rebates,
and
general
tips.
IID
indicates
that
an
average
home
owner
can
reduce
energy
use
by
10
percent
more
by
taking
advantage
of
IID
programs.
IID
offers
rebate
programs
on
the
purchase
of
higher
efficiency
air
conditioning
units,the
purchase
of
high
efficiency
refrigerators,
and
programmable
thermostats.
Additionally,
product
rebates
are
offered
on
ENERGY
STAR
equipment
such
as
home
and
office
electronics.
IID
also
offers
free
in-‐home
energy
audits
to
its
residential
customers.
IID
also
provides
commercial
programs
such
as
audits
for
both
older
facilities
and
new
construction;
for
new
construction,
IID
offers
design
assistance.
Rebate
programs
have
been
offered
for
solar
panels
and
energy-‐efficient
motors.
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II-‐310
HOUSING
RESOURCES
The
City’s
RHNA
is
364
units
for
the
2014–2021
planning
period.
The
RHNA
includes
housing
planning
goals
for
four
different
income
and
affordability
levels:
very
low,
low,
moderate,
and
above
moderate.
The
City’s
RHNA
by
affordability
level
is
91
units
of
housing
affordable
to
very
low
income
households,
61
affordable
for
low
income
households,
66
affordable
for
moderate
income
households,
and
146
above
moderate
income
units.
California
housing
element
law
allows
local
governments
to
obtain
credit
toward
its
RHNA
housing
goals
in
three
ways:
constructed
and
approved
units,
vacant
and
underutilized
land,
and
the
preservation
of
existing
affordable
housing.
The
City
will
rely
on
the
construction
of
new
units
on
vacant
lands
to
meet
its
housing
needs
between
2014
and
2021.
Constructed
and
Approved
Housing
Units
During
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period,
the
City
anticipates
the
rehabilitation
and
expansion
of
the
Washington
Street
apartments.
This
project,
which
currently
provides
72
affordable
housing
units,
is
planned
to
expand
by
constructing
an
additional
68
units
affordable
to
very
low
income
seniors.
Of
these
68
units,
26
are
planned
for
extremely
low
income
households.
The
project
has
been
entitled,
and
is
securing
tax
credit
financing
in
2013.
Construction
is
expected
to
begin
in
2014.
Coral
Mountain
Apartments
consists
of
176
units,
of
which
36
are
proposed
to
be
affordable
to
very
low
income
households,
138
to
low
income
households,
and
2
units
will
be
affordable
to
moderate
income
households.
The
apartments
will
be
completed
in
2014,
early
in
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
With
the
construction
of
these
two
projects,
the
City
will
meet
all
of
its
RHNA
requirements
for
very
low
and
low
income
households.
The
projects
will
result
in
the
construction
of
104
very
low
income
units
(13
more
than
the
RHNA),
and
138
low
income
units
(72
more
than
the
RHNA).
As
discussed
earlier
in
this
Element,
current
conditions
in
the
real
estate
market
make
it
possible
for
a
moderate
income
household
to
afford
market
rate
housing.
Further,
the
rental
market
offers
a
broad
range
of
units
at
rental
rates
of
up
to
$1,285
per
month.
Table
II-‐59
HOUSING
II-‐311
demonstrates
the
affordability
of
market
rate
rentals
and
home
purchases
in
La
Quinta
for
a
moderate
income
four
person
household.
Table
II-‐59
Affordability
of
Housing
2013
Ownership
Rental
Median
Existing
Single
Family
Purchase
Price
$330,000
N/A
Mortgage
Costs
(PITI)
$1,762
N/A
Rental
Rate
N/A
$1,285
30%
of
Moderate
Household
Income
$1,950
$1,950
Affordability
Gap/Overage
$188
$665
As
shown
in
the
table,
the
rental
and
resale
market
can
accommodate
some
of
the
City’s
expected
moderate
income
households
during
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Altogether,
the
City
has
a
moderate
income
RHNA
of
66.
Two
units
will
be
available
for
moderate
income
households
at
the
Coral
Mountain
Apartments,
and
market
rate
rentals
and
resales
will
likely
address
the
remaining
need.
The
City
had
a
vacant
rental
and
ownership
inventory
of
1,660
units
(see
Table
II-‐12)
in
2010.
The
DOF
estimates
a
similar
vacancy
rate
in
2013.
There
is
therefore
considerable
inventory
available
to
meet
the
City’s
moderate
and
above
moderate
income
RHNA
of
180
units.
The
inventory
of
sites
includes
additional
parcels
(see
below)
that
could
accommodate
moderate
income
housing.
With
the
elimination
of
Redevelopment
by
the
State,
the
City’s
ability
to
provide
affordable
housing
in
the
future
has
essentially
been
eliminated.
Given
the
City’s
active
participation
in
affordable
housing
projects,
this
loss
will
be
difficult
to
fill.
The
affordable
housing
needs
of
the
community
will
forcibly
require
third
party
investment,
whether
from
governmental
or
private
sector
sources.
HOUSING
II-‐312
Table
II-‐60
Constructed,
Approved,
and
Pending
Residential
Projects
Project
Very
Low
Low
Moderate
Above
Moderate
Total
Market
Rate
Projects
Above
Moderate
Income
Projects
1
0
0
0
4,752
4,752
Income-‐Restricted
Projects
Coral
Mountain
Apartments
36
138
2
0
176
Washington
Street
Apartments
2
68
0
0
0
68
Total
Constructed/Approved
Projects
104
138
2
4,752
4,996
2006–2014
RHNA
91
61
66
146
364
Balance
of
RHNA
Allocation
(13)
(77)
64
(4,683)
64
Source:
SCAG
RHNA,
City
of
La
Quinta
1
Based
on
vacant
land
available
in
the
Low
Density
Residential
General
Plan
category.
2
The
units
shown
are
new
units
and
are
in
addition
to
72
existing
units
that
will
be
rehabilitated
as
a
part
of
the
project.
Available
Land
for
Housing
With
the
previously
described
housing
production
credits,
the
City
of
La
Quinta
has
a
remaining
unmet
RHNA
of
64
units
for
moderate
income
households.
The
Housing
Element
must
identify
available
sites
within
the
City
that
can
accommodate
the
remaining
unmet
RHNA.
The
land
inventory
includes
an
analysis
of
the
realistic
capacity
of
the
sites.
An
evaluation
of
zoning,
densities,
market
demand,
record
of
affordable
housing
development,
and
financial
feasibility
will
establish
the
ability
of
available
sites
to
provide
housing
for
all
income
levels.
Available
Vacant
Land
The
vacant
land
inventory
only
includes
parcels
that
the
City
has
identified
as
having
the
potential
to
develop
during
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Additional
vacant
sites
are
located
in
the
City,
but
are
not
assumed
to
have
the
potential
to
satisfy
the
current
RHNA.
The
development
potential
for
Village
Commercial
(VC)
sites
is
assumed
to
be
improved
through
logical
consolidation
with
adjacent
vacant
lots.
The
City
will
encourage
and
facilitate
lot
consolidation
in
this
district
through
incentives
provided
in
Programs
1.5
and
3.5.
The
City’s
flexible
HOUSING
II-‐313
development
and
use
standards
further
facilitate
the
development
of
a
range
of
housing
types.
Table
II-‐61
provide
a
summary
and
illustration
of
the
vacant
land
development
potential
within
the
City.
All
these
sites
were
included
in
the
City’s
inventory
for
the
2006-‐2013
planning
period,
but
were
not
utilized.
Table
II-‐61
Vacant
Land
Inventory
Map
Key
Owner
APN
Acres
Existing
GP/Zoning
Projected
Density
Projected
Yield
RMH
Sites
14.0
280
1
1
AH
646-‐
070-‐013
14.0
DR/RMH(AH
O)
20
280
Village
Sites
2a
X
770-‐122-‐
015
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
2b
Y
770-‐122-‐
014
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
2c
Y
770-‐122-‐
013
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
2d
Z
770-‐122-‐
012
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
2e
Z
770-‐122-‐
011
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
2f
Z
770-‐122-‐
010
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
2g
AA
770-‐122-‐
009
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
Site
2
Subtotal
0.
5
8
3a
AB
770-‐152-‐
005
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
3b
AB
770-‐152-‐
006
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
3c
AC
770-‐152-‐
007
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
Site
3
Subtotal
0.34
6
4
AD
770-‐155-‐
001
0.40
VC/VC
14
6
5a
AE
770-‐156-‐
007
0.23
VC/VC
14
3
5b
AF
770-‐156-‐
006
0.28
VC/VC
14
4
5c
AG
770-‐156-‐
010
0.39
VC/VC
14
5
5d
AG
770-‐181-‐0.36
VC/VC
14
5
HOUSING
II-‐314
Table
II-‐61
Vacant
Land
Inventory
Map
Key
Owner
APN
Acres
Existing
GP/Zoning
Projected
Density
Projected
Yield
009
Site
5
Subtotal
1.26
18
6a
M
73-‐101-‐013
0.7
VC/VC
14
10
6b
N
773-‐094-‐
013
0.6
VC/VC
14
8
6c
N
773-‐094-‐
004
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
6d
N
773-‐094-‐
003
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
6e
N
773-‐094-‐
002
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
6f
N
773-‐094-‐
001
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
Site
6
Subtotal
1.6
24
7a
O
73-‐072-‐019
0.3
VC/VC
14
5
7b
P
773-‐072-‐
005
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
7c
P
773-‐072-‐
027
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
7d
P
773-‐072-‐
026
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
7e
P
773-‐072-‐
025
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
7f
P
773-‐072-‐
024
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
7g
P
773-‐072-‐
023
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
7h
P
773-‐072-‐
022
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
7i
P
73-‐072-‐021
0.1
VC/VC
14
1
7j
Q
773-‐073-‐
004
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
7k
R
773-‐073-‐
005
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
7l
S
773-‐075-‐
008
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
7m
S
773-‐075-‐
009
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
7n
T
73-‐077-‐014
0.8
VC/VC
14
11
7o
M
73-‐077-‐013
0.4
VC/VC
14
5
Site
7
Subtotal
2.7
38
8a
U
773-‐078-‐
005
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
8b
V
773-‐078-‐
006
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
8c
V
773-‐078-‐0.1
VC/VC
14
2
HOUSING
II-‐315
Table
II-‐61
Vacant
Land
Inventory
Map
Key
Owner
APN
Acres
Existing
GP/Zoning
Projected
Density
Projected
Yield
007
8d
W
773-‐078-‐
016
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
8e
W
773-‐078-‐
017
0.1
VC/VC
14
2
Site
8
Subtotal
0.6
8
Total
All
Sites
21.4
388
Site
Adequacy
Analysis
The
sites
shown
in
Table
II-‐43,
above,
all
accommodate
residential
development
at
various
densities.
Site
1
is
residentially
designated,
and
benefits
from
the
Affordable
Housing
Overlay,
which
increases
its
density
potential
(please
see
below).
During
the
previous
planning
period,
residential
development
in
La
Quinta
was
built
at
or
near
the
maximum
allowable
densities.
For
example,
development
in
the
RM
zone
generally
occurred
at
the
maximum
density
of
8
units
per
acre
or
above
through
density
bonus
provisions.
Centerpointe,
an
approved
224-‐unit
project
will
be
built
at
densities
of
7.6
units
per
acre
in
the
RM
zone.
Older
examples
include
the
Miraflores
Apartments,
which
were
constructed
at
a
density
of
11.2
units
per
acre
in
the
RM
zone
in
2003.
In
2004,
Hadley
Villas
Apartments
were
developed
at
a
density
of
7.8
units
per
acre
in
the
RM
zone.
In
2001,
the
Aventine
Apartments
were
constructed
at
a
density
of
14.3
units
per
acre
in
the
RH
zone.
In
2004
Silverhawk
Apartments
were
constructed
in
the
VC
zone—which
currently
permits
residential
projects
up
to
16
units
per
acre,
with
the
potential
for
24
units
per
acre
if
the
Affordable
Housing
Overlay
is
applied—at
a
density
of
19.3
units
per
acre
under
density
bonus
provisions.
The
Silverhawk
project
provides
214
units,
14
of
which
are
located
above
9,435
square
feet
of
retail
space.
Restricted-‐affordable
projects
such
as
Wolff
Waters
Place
was
built
at
14.7
units
per
acre.
Although
the
Washington
Street
Apartments
expansion
and
Coral
Mountain
Apartments
construction
will
exceed
the
City’s
RHNA
for
very
low
and
low
income
households,
and
current
economic
conditions
allow
moderate
income
households
to
afford
market
rate
rental
and
resale
properties,,
additional
sites
have
been
identified
to
increase
residential
development
potential.
HOUSING
II-‐316
Based
on
these
existing
development
trends,
vacant
sites
are
assumed
to
build
out
at
densities
near
or
at
the
maximum
density
permitted
in
each
zone
during
the
planning
period.
Unit
yield
projections
for
vacant
sites
do
not
include
a
density
bonus
or
second
units.
Environment
and
Infrastructure
Analysis
None
of
the
parcels
identified
in
the
vacant
land
inventory
are
located
in
areas
of
topographic
constraint
or
have
known
environmental
hazards.
The
sites
identified
in
the
vacant
land
inventory
are
adjacent
to
existing
urbanized
development
and
are
within
service
hook-‐up
distance
of
existing
water
and
sewer
systems.
According
to
the
latest
Coachella
Valley
Water
Management
Plan
(2002),
the
implementation
of
water
conservation,
groundwater
recharge,
and
water
source
substitution
management
strategies
will
ensure
that
adequate
water
resources
are
available
to
existing
and
future
residents
of
La
Quinta.
Capacity
Analysis
The
City
will
meet
its
RHNA
for
very
low
and
low
income
households
with
the
construction
of
the
Washington
Street
Apartment
expansion
and
the
Coral
Mountain
Apartments.
Further,
the
Coral
Canyon
Apartments
will
provide
two
units
for
moderate
income
households.
This
leaves
a
RHNA
need
of
64
units
for
moderate
income
households.
As
described
above,
the
median
sales
price
for
a
resale
home
was
approximately
$330,000
and
the
highest
rent
for
an
apartment
unit
was
approximately
$1,285
per
month.
In
comparison,
the
maximum
affordable
sales
price
for
a
moderate
income
family
of
four
is
$328,900
and
the
maximum
affordable
rent
for
a
moderate
income
couple
is
$1,560
per
month.
Moderate
income
households,
therefore,
can
afford
to
rent
in
the
City,
and
are
able
to
afford
purchasing
resale
homes
that
are
lower
than
the
median
price
currently.
Some
moderate
income
households,
especially
one
and
two
person
households
or
larger
families,
will
need
assistance
to
purchase
a
home.
The
subsidy
can
be
provided
by
affordable
housing
developers,
which
have
constructed
thousands
of
affordable
units
in
La
Quinta
and
the
Coachella
Valley
in
the
past.
Affordable
housing
developers
often
have
access
to
government
funds,
grants,
and
tax
subsidies
that
market-‐rate
developers
do
not.
Additionally,
affordable
housing
developers
are
driven
by
the
goal
of
providing
affordable
housing
rather
than
maximizing
profit.
Affordable
housing
developers
still,
however,
seek
a
lower
internal
rate-‐of-‐return.
HOUSING
II-‐317
General
proforma
analyses
were
conducted
using
land
costs
($75,000–
$150,000
per
acre
outside
of
the
City’s
developed
center
and
approximately
$1
million
in
the
Village
area)
and
construction
costs
($150
per
square
foot
according
to
affordable
housing
developers
contacted
in
the
preparation
of
this
Update)
to
estimate
the
capacity
of
land
in
La
Quinta
to
support
affordable
housing.
The
results
indicate
that
homeownership
products
will
remain
available
to
moderate
income
households
without
a
very
large
subsidy.
The
developers
of
ownership
projects
require
financial
returns
through
the
one-‐time
sale
of
the
housing
units.
A
generally
accepted
minimum
project
size
for
affordable
housing
development
is
50
units.
Like
their
higher
density
counterparts,
lower
density
sites
able
to
accommodate
50
units
are
eligible
for
funding
mechanisms
such
as
Low
Income
Housing
Tax
Credits
(LIHTCs),
a
type
of
restricted
development
that
must
meet
strict
size
and
amenity
guidelines
to
compete
for
funding.
High
density
is
also
not
a
determining
factor
in
obtaining
other
resources,
such
as
HOME
funds
and
Community
Development
Block
Grant
program
funding.
The
RM
and
RMH
sites
identified
in
Table
II-‐61
above,
would
both
allow
a
minimum
project
size
consistent
with
these
requirements.
Financial
and
Regulatory
Subsidies
A
subsidy
can
be
financial
or
regulatory
in
nature.
Financial
subsidies
are
found
in
federal,
state,
local,
and
private
programs
and
organizations
focused
on
the
production
of
affordable
housing.
Developers
in
La
Quinta
use
and
leverage
many
sources
of
financial
assistance.
Projects
may
seek
funding
from
Low
Income
Housing
Tax
Credits,
tax-‐exempt
bonds,
Community
Development
Block
Grants,
HOME
funds,
other
HUD
grant
programs,
and
commercial
banking
resources.
Regulatory
subsidies
can
take
many
forms,
including
fee
waivers
or
deferrals,
flexible
development
standards,
and
increased
densities.
Higher
densities
generally
increase
the
financial
feasibility
of
a
residential
project
as
a
developer
is
able
to
sell
more
housing
units
on
the
same
amount
and
cost
of
land
(even
with
slightly
lower
sales
prices
associated
with
smaller,
attached
units).
The
City’s
vision
recognizes
the
importance
of
providing
affordable
housing
for
its
residents
and
employees.
Accordingly,
the
City
supports
affordable
housing
development
through
financial
and
regulatory
subsidies
and
permits
densities
up
to
24
units
per
acre
with
the
HOUSING
II-‐318
Affordable
Housing
Overlay
(higher
densities
are
permitted
through
density
bonus
provisions).
The
City
is
thereby
able
to
achieve
both
the
goal
of
maintaining
lower
density
community
character
while
also
producing
its
fair
share
of
affordable
housing.
Vacant
Land
Opportunities
In
the
last
decade
the
City
has
established
a
strong
record
of
providing
assistance
to
affordable
multifamily
housing
projects
(townhomes
and
apartments),
ranging
in
density
from
7.8
to
over
20
units
per
acre.
Single-‐family
detached
assisted
housing
was
also
developed,
with
City
assistance,
at
densities
as
low
as
4.4
units
per
acre
and
up
to
7.8
units
per
acre.
La
Quinta
is
able
to
achieve
market-‐driven
moderate
income
housing
through
the
relative
affordability
of
land,
the
local
market
demand
for
lower
maintenance
housing
types,
the
depressed
state
of
the
housing
market,
and
reasonable
development
impact
and
entitlement
fees.
La
Quinta
has
a
solid
record
of
working
with
local
nonprofits
and
affordable
housing
developers
to
accommodate
the
housing
needs
of
its
lower
income
residents.
The
vacant
land
inventory
provides
the
City
and
affordable
housing
developers
with
a
map
of
opportunity
areas.
The
moderate
income
housing
need
can
be
met
without
any
mixed-‐use
development.
However,
the
City
recognizes
that
mixed-‐use
developments
will
play
a
role
in
moderate
and
above
moderate
housing
opportunities
in
the
future.
Both
the
General
Plan
and
the
Zoning
Ordinance
have
been
modified
to
encourage
Mixed
Use
development.
Because
of
the
current
economy,
however,
there
has
been
no
such
development
proposal
constructed
in
the
City.
Mixed
Use
properties
are
therefore
not
included
in
this
inventory.
HOUSING
II-‐319
PRESERVATION
OF
AT
RISK
UNITS
State
Government
Code
requires
that
localities
identify
and
develop
a
program
for
their
Housing
Elements
for
the
preservation
of
affordable
multifamily
units
assisted
under
various
federal,
state
and
local
programs.
In
the
preservation
analysis,
localities
are
required
to
provide
an
inventory
of
assisted,
affordable
units
that
are
eligible
to
convert
to
market
rate
within
five
years
of
the
end
of
the
planning
period
(2026).
Income-‐restricted
housing
units
sometimes
change
to
market
rate
due
to
expiration
of
subsidies,
mortgage
prepayments,
or
expiration
of
affordability
restrictions.
The
earliest
possible
date
of
conversion
for
any
of
the
City’s
restricted
multifamily
housing
stock
is
2024
for
the
45
very
low
and
46
low
income
units
at
Seasons
Senior
Apartments.
An
inventory
of
all
assisted
multifamily
projects
is
provided
in
Table
II-‐62.
Table
II-‐62
Assisted
Multifamily
Project
Inventory
Project
Earliest
Date
of
Conversion
Very
Low
Low
Moderate
Above
Moderate
Total
Aventine
Apartments
2056
0
10
10
180
200
Hadley
Villas
Senior
Apartments
2059
81
0
0
0
81
Miraflores
Senior
Apartments
2029
35
83
0
0
118
Seasons
Senior
Apartments
2024
45
46
0
0
91
Vista
Dunes
Courtyard
Homes
2063
79
0
1
0
80
Washington
Street
Apartments
1
2066
72
0
0
0
72
Wolff
Waters
Place
2065
216
0
2
0
218
Total
N/A
528
139
88
305
1,060
Source:
City
of
La
Quinta
1
The
existing
73
units
will
be
rehabilitated.
Covenants
for
the
entire
project
will
run
for
55
years
(2066).
HOUSING
II-‐320
Maintenance
of
the
at-‐risk
housing
units
as
affordable
will
depend
largely
on
market
conditions,
the
status
of
HUD
renewals
of
Section
8
contracts,
and
the
attractiveness
of
financial
incentives,
if
warranted.
The
cost
to
replace
the
91
units
at
the
Seasons
Apartments
will
vary
based
on
the
timing
of
replacement
and
the
economic
conditions
in
the
region.
The
Building
Industry
Association
estimates
that
new
multiple-‐family
projects
cost
$125
to
$130
per
square
foot.
Using
the
average
square
footages
of
1,000
square
feet,
the
building
replacement
cost
would
be
$11.83
million
dollars.
Perhaps
the
most
effective
means
for
preserving
affordable
units
at
risk
of
conversion
to
market
rates
units
would
be
the
transfer
of
ownership.
A
nonprofit
housing
corporation
could
purchase
the
project,
rehabilitate
it
using
Low
Income
Housing
Tax
Credits,
and
then
extend
the
affordability
controls.
Qualified
entities
who
could
take
on
these
projects
include
Habitat
for
Humanity
and
the
Coachella
Valley
Housing
Coalition,
both
of
whom
have
been
actively
participating
in
affordable
housing
projects
in
the
City.
The
City
could
facilitate
this
effort
through
a
reduction
in
building
permit
fees,
impact
fees,
or
other
indirect
assistance.
However,
because
of
the
elimination
of
redevelopment,
the
City
will
be
unable
to
consider
the
purchase
of
these
properties,
and
will
have
to
rely
on
third
party
private
sector
involvement
for
the
preservation
of
these
units.
Program
H-‐2.3.c
addresses
the
preservation
of
these
units.
HOUSING
II-‐321
GOALS,
POLICIES,
AND
PROGRAMS
The
following
goals,
policies,
and
programs
set
forth
a
comprehensive
housing
plan
for
the
City
of
La
Quinta
during
the
2014-‐2021
planning
period.
Adequate
Sites
for
Housing
GOAL
H-‐1
Provide
housing
opportunities
that
meet
the
diverse
needs
of
the
City’s
existing
and
projected
population.
v Policy
H-‐1.1
Identify
adequate
sites
to
accommodate
a
range
of
product
types,
densities,
and
prices
to
address
the
housing
needs
of
all
household
types,
lifestyles,
and
income
levels.
Program
1.1.a:
To
address
the
City’s
RHNA
allocation
for
extremely
low
income
households,
26
of
the
68
new
units
at
the
Washington
Street
Apartments
will
be
designated
for
extremely
low
income
households.
The
additional
19
units
identified
in
the
RHNA
will
be
given
priority
either
at
Washington
Street
Apartments,
or
at
projects
on
sites
identified
in
the
Vacant
Land
Inventory
(Table
II-‐43).
§ Objective:
Encourage
the
provision
of
45
extremely
low
income
units
in
new
projects
during
the
planning
period.
§ Timing:
2015
for
26
units,
2015-‐2021
as
projects
are
constructed
for
19
units
§ Funding
Source:
Private
Funding,
Tax
Credit
Financing,
Other
sources
as
identified
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
v Policy
H-‐1.2
Focus
housing
growth
within
existing
City
boundaries
until
it
is
necessary
to
pursue
annexation
or
development
in
planning
areas
for
affordable
housing.
v Policy
H-‐1.3
Direct
new
housing
development
to
viable
areas
where
essential
public
facilities
can
be
provided
and
employment
opportunities,
educational
facilities,
and
commercial
support
are
available.
HOUSING
II-‐322
Assist
in
the
Development
of
Affordable
Housing
GOAL
H-‐2
Assist
in
the
creation
and
provision
of
resources
to
support
housing
for
lower
and
moderate
income
households.
v Policy
H-‐2.1
Increase
housing
choices
for
lower
and
moderate
income
households.
v Policy
H-‐2.2
Support
public,
private,
and
nonprofit
efforts
in
the
development
of
affordable
housing.
v Policy
H-‐2.3
Pursue
a
variety
of
forms
of
private,
local,
state,
and
federal
assistance
to
support
development
of
affordable
housing.
Program
H-‐2.3.a:
Collaborative
Partnerships
The
City
shall
meet
with
parties
interested
in
affordable
housing
development
to
discuss
types
of
incentives
available
and
requirements
for
obtaining
assistance,
discuss
appropriate
sites
for
affordable
housing,
and
foster
professional
collaboration
between
the
City
and
affordable
housing
stakeholders.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
collaborate
with
nonprofits
and
the
development
community
to
develop
affordable
housing.
§ Timing:
Project-‐by-‐project
basis,
by
request,
or
on
an
annual
basis.
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐2.3.b:
Affordable
Housing
Renter-‐to-‐Owner
Transition
Low
Income
Housing
Tax
Credit
(LIHTC)
provides
federal
tax
credits
for
private
developers
and
investors
that
agree
to
set
aside
all
or
a
portion
of
their
units
for
low
income
households.
LIHTC
projects
can
transition
from
rental
to
ownership
units.
The
units
must
remain
rentals
for
15
years,
at
which
time
some
projects
convert
to
ownership
units.
Typically
a
portion
or
all
of
the
rent
paid
for
the
5
years
prior
to
the
conversion
is
put
toward
the
purchase
of
the
unit.
This
enables
lower
income
households
to
invest
in
the
property
in
which
they
have
been
living
and
benefit
from
its
appreciation.
HOUSING
II-‐323
Existing
stalled
condominium
and
townhome
projects
are
prime
opportunities
for
low
income
tax
credits
to
be
used
for
renter-‐
to-‐owner
programs.
§ Objective:
Investigate
the
use
of
LIHTCs
to
finance
affordable
single-‐family
attached
rental
development
that
can
transition,
after
15
years,
into
moderate
income
ownership
housing.
§ Timing:
Complete
study
by
end
of
fiscal
2015
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐2.3.c:
Affordable
Housing
Renter-‐to-‐Owner
Transition
There
are
many
resources
that
the
City,
nonprofits,
or
for-‐profit
developers
may
utilize
to
subsidize
the
construction
and
maintenance
of
affordable
housing.
Some
of
the
most
prominent
resources
are
described
below.
§ Objective:
Advertise
other
financial
resources
through
the
affordable
housing
page
of
the
City’s
website,
apply
for
grants
and
competitive
loans,
and
form
partnerships
with
the
development
community
to
obtain
additional
financial
resources.
§ Timing:
Update
website
with
funding
information
and
partnership
opportunities
every
six
months
or
earlier
if
appropriate.
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Low
Income
Tax
Credits
Low
Income
Housing
Tax
Credit
(LIHTC)
provides
federal
tax
credits
for
private
developers
and
investors
that
agree
to
set
aside
all
or
a
portion
of
their
units
for
low
income
households.
A
minimum
of
20
percent
of
the
units
must
be
affordable
to
low
income
households
and
40
percent
of
the
units
must
be
affordable
to
moderate
income
households.
Community
Reinvestment
Act
The
Community
Reinvestment
Act
provides
favorable
financing
to
affordable
housing
developers.
The
Redevelopment
Agency,
development
community,
and
local,
regional,
and
national
banks
are
encouraged
to
work
together
to
meet
their
obligations
pursuant
to
the
Community
Reinvestment
Act.
HOUSING
II-‐324
California
Housing
Finance
Agency
Program
The
California
Housing
Finance
Agency
(CHFA)
has
three
single-‐
family
programs
for
primarily
moderate
and
middle
income
homebuyers:
the
Home
Ownership
Assistance
Program
and
the
Affordable
Housing
Partnership
Program.
Each
provides
permanent
mortgage
financing
for
first-‐time
homebuyers
at
below-‐market
interest
rates.
HOME
Funds
HOME
is
the
largest
Federal
block
grant
distributed
to
state
and
local
governments
for
the
creation
of
lower
income
housing.
Cities
apply
when
Notices
of
Funding
Availability
are
issued.
Neighborhood
Stabilization
Program
HUD’s
Neighborhood
Stabilization
Program
makes
emergency
assistance
grants
available
to
local
governments
for
the
acquisition,
redevelopment,
and
renting
or
resale
of
foreclosed
properties
at-‐risk
of
abandonment.
Riverside
County
First-‐Time
Homebuyers
Program
Continue
participation
in
the
Riverside
County
First-‐Time
Homebuyers
Program
for
low
and
moderate
income
households.
Mortgage
Credit
Certificate
The
Riverside
County
Mortgage
Credit
Certificate
Program
is
designed
to
assist
low
and
moderate
income
first
time
homebuyers.
Under
the
Mortgage
Credit
Certificate
Program,
first-‐time
homebuyers
receive
a
tax
credit
based
on
a
percentage
of
the
interest
paid
on
their
mortgage.
This
tax
credit
allows
the
buyer
to
qualify
more
easily
for
home
loans,
as
it
increases
the
effective
income
of
the
buyer.
Under
federal
legislation,
20
percent
of
the
funds
must
be
set
aside
for
buyers
with
incomes
between
75
and
80
percent
of
the
county
median
income.
Finance
Agency
Lease-‐Purchase
Program
Riverside/San
Bernardino
County
Housing
Finance
Agency
L ease
Purchase
Program
provides
down
payment
assistance
and
closing
costs
for
eligible
households
up
to
140
percent
of
the
area
median
income.
HOUSING
II-‐325
Housing
Choice
Voucher
(formerly
Section
8)
Referrals
Housing
Choice
Vouchers
allow
lower
income
households
to
use
rental
subsidies
anywhere
in
the
County,
including
La
Quinta.
Program
H-‐2.3.d:
Sweat
Equity
and
Shared
Equity
Sweat
equity
and
shared
equity
programs
provide
lower
and
moderate
income
households
with
ownership
assistance.
Sweat
equity
refers
to
the
exchange
of
time
and
effort,
usually
in
the
form
of
construction
activities,
for
an
affordable
ownership
opportunity.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
work
with
organizations
that
offer
sweat
and
shared
equity
housing
programs
to
lower
and
moderate
income
households
in
La
Quinta.
§ Timing:
Meet
with
organizations
annually
or
more
frequently
(if
requested
or
advantageous)
to
identify
opportunities
for
coordinated
efforts
or
potential
housing
projects.
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Removal
of
Governmental
Constraints
to
Housing
GOAL
H-‐3
Create
a
regulatory
system
that
does
not
unduly
constrain
the
maintenance,
improvement,
and
development
of
housing
affordable
to
all
La
Quinta
residents.
v Policy
H-‐3.1
Remove
unnecessary
regulatory
constraints
to
enable
the
construction
or
rehabilitation
of
housing
that
meets
the
needs
of
La
Quinta
residents,
including
lower
income
and
special
needs
residents.
v Policy
H-‐3.2
Coordinate
the
development
of
affordable
housing
with
the
provision
of
key
utilities
to
ensure
prompt
and
adequate
service.
v Policy
H-‐3.3
Incentivize
the
development
of
affordable
housing
to
facilitate
the
development
of
housing
for
the
City’s
lower
and
moderate
income
households.
HOUSING
II-‐326
Program
H-‐3.3.a:
Priority
Water
and
Sewer
Service
In
compliance
with
state
law,
the
Coachella
Valley
Water
District
(CVWD)
must
create
procedures
to
provide
priority
water
and
sewer
service
to
lower
income
residential
project.
The
law
also
prohibits
the
denial
or
conditioning
the
approval
of
service
without
adequate
findings,
and
requires
future
water
management
plans
to
identify
projected
water
use
for
lower
income
residential
development.
§ Objective:
Route
the
adopted
Housing
Element
to
the
CVWD
and
notify
them
of
changes
and
future
updates
to
the
Housing
Element.
§ Timing:
Upon
Housing
Element
adoption
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐3.3.b:
Reduced
Parking
Standards
There
are
several
potential
opportunities
to
reduce
parking
standards
for
special
types
of
development
in
La
Quinta.
While
the
City
already
has
special
parking
standards
for
multifamily
senior
housing,
there
is
potential
to
further
reduce
those
requirements,
particularly
for
lower
and
moderate
income
senior
housing.
The
compact,
mixed-‐use
character
of
the
Village
area
may
also
foster
opportunities
for
parking
reductions
or
joint-‐use
opportunities.
Lower
and
moderate
income
households
may
own
fewer
vehicles
than
above
moderate
income
households,
and
be
more
inclined
to
walk
or
use
public
transportation.
Incentives
such
as
reduced
parking
requirements
could
be
offered
for
affordable
housing
developments.
§ Objective:
Study
the
potential
impacts
of
adopting
reduced
parking
requirements
or
shared
parking
standards
for
senior
housing
and
housing
in
the
Village,
particularly
for
projects
serving
lower
and
moderate
income
households.
§ Timing:
Zoning
Ordinance
Update
2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐3.3.c:
Encourage
Lot
Consolidation
Several
small
lots
in
the
Village
Commercial
would
have
improved
development
potential
through
lot
consolidation.
The
City
will
study,
identify,
and
adopt
regulatory
incentives
to
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encourage
and
facilitate
lot
consolidation.
Potential
incentives
include
fee
deferral
or
reductions,
parking
requirement
reduction,
and
relief
from
various
other
development
standards
that
could
potentially
increase
the
cost
of
the
project.
§ Objective:
Identify
opportunities
and
adopt
incentives
for
lot
consolidation
in
the
Village
Commercial
zone
§ Timing:
July
1,
2015
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
GOAL
H-‐4
Conserve
and
improve
the
quality
of
existing
La
Quinta
neighborhoods
and
individual
properties.
v Policy
H-‐4.1
Protect
the
quality
of
La
Quinta’s
neighborhoods
through
the
rehabilitation
of
both
affordable
and
market-‐rate
homes.
v Policy
H-‐4.2
Promote
financial
and
technical
assistance
to
lower
and
moderate
income
households
for
housing
maintenance
and
improvements.
v Policy
H-‐4.3
Encourage
the
retention
and
rehabilitation
of
existing
single-‐family
neighborhoods
and
mobile
home
parks
that
are
economically
and
physically
sound.
v Policy
H-‐4.4
Enhance
neighborhoods
that
presently
provide
affordable
housing
with
drainage,
lighting
and
landscape
amenities,
and
parks
and
recreation
areas.
Program
H-‐4.4.a:
Housing
Condition
Monitoring
To
better
understand
the
City’s
housing
needs
the
quality
and
condition
of
the
housing
stock
must
be
inventories
on
a
regular
basis.
The
inventory
should
focus
on
older
neighborhoods,
such
as
those
south
of
Calle
Tampico,
west
of
Washington
Street,
and
north
of
Highway
111.
§ Objective:
Maintain
an
inventory
of
housing
conditions
(updated
approximately
every
five
years)
to
enable
the
City
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to
properly
target
Code
Compliance
and
rehabilitation
resources.
§ Timing:
Complete
by
June
30,
2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐4.4.b:
County
of
Riverside
Senior
Residential
Rehabilitation
The
Minor
Senior
Home
Repair
program
allocates
grants
up
to
$250
per
year
for
lower
income
seniors
for
minor
housing
repairs,
such
as
painting
doors
or
trim,
or
repairing
a
window.
The
Enhanced
Senior
Home
Repair
Program
provides
major
rehabilitation
and
repair
for
low
income
seniors,
providing
a
one-‐time
grant
for
repairs
to
homes
owned
and
occupied
by
seniors
and/or
persons
with
disabilities.
The
maximum
level
of
assistance
for
this
program
is
$3,000
per
year.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
refer
code
violators
and
interested
parties
to
the
County
of
Riverside
Minor
and
Enhanced
Senior
Home
Repair
programs
and
other
local
resources.
Assist
homeowners
in
completing
applications
as
necessary.
§ Timing:
Throughout
planning
period,
on
a
case-‐by-‐case
basis
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐4.4.c:
County
of
Riverside
Home
Repair
Grant
The
County
of
Riverside
Economic
Development
Agency
Home
Repair
Program
provides
lower
income
households
with
up
to
$6,000
for
home
repairs
such
as
a
new
roof,
new
air-‐
conditioner,
or
a
handicap
ramp.
As
a
jurisdiction
in
Riverside
County,
lower
income
La
Quinta
households
are
eligible
for
this
grant.
§ Objective:
Refer
code
violators
and
interested
parties
to
the
County
of
Riverside
for
home
repair
grants.
§ Timing:
Throughout
planning
period,
on
a
case-‐by-‐case
basis
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐4.4.d:
Rehabilitation
Resources
List
Lower
and
moderate
income
homeowners
may
need
assistance
in
affording
important
home
repairs
and
improvements.
The
City
can
assist
these
households
by
compiling
and
sharing
a
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listing
of
local,
state,
and
federal
programs
offering
rehabilitation
assistance.
§ Objective:
Provide
a
rehabilitation
resources
list
on
the
affordable
housing
and
code
compliance
pages
of
the
City’s
website.
Use
the
list,
in
online
or
printed
form,
as
a
reference
for
code
violators.
§ Timing:
Create
list
by
June
30,
2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Equal
Housing
Opportunity
GOAL
H-‐5
Provide
equal
housing
opportunities
for
all
persons.
v Policy
5.1
Provide
the
regulatory
framework
to
create
an
environment
in
which
housing
opportunities
are
equal.
v Policy
5.2
Encourage
and
support
the
enforcement
of
laws
and
regulations
prohibiting
discrimination
in
lending
practices
and
in
the
sale
or
rental
of
housing.
v Policy
5.3
Encourage
support
services
for
the
Coachella
Valley’s
senior
and
homeless
populations
through
referrals
and
collaborative
efforts
with
non-‐profits
and
other
jurisdictions.
v Policy
5.4
Assist
in
the
creation
of
a
continuum
of
care
for
the
homeless
population
and
those
transitioning
into
permanent
housing.
v Policy
5.5
Improve
quality
of
life
for
disabled
persons
by
facilitating
relief
from
regulatory
requirements
that
may
create
barriers
to
accessible
housing
and
promoting
universal
design.
Program
H-‐5.5.a:
Regional
Facilities
for
the
Homeless
Continue
to
support
and
collaborate
with
the
Coachella
Valley
Association
of
Governments
Homelessness
Committee
efforts
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to
maintain
a
regional
homeless
facility
that
provides
housing
as
well
as
supportive
services.
The
Strategic
Plan
created
by
the
Homelessness
Committee
establishes
a
continuum
of
care
for
the
Coachella
Valley.
§ Timing:
City
staff
will
continue
to
collaborate
with
CVAG
throughout
the
planning
period
(2014-‐2021),
and
work
with
the
appropriate
facilities
directly.
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐5.5.b:
Transitional
Housing
and
Permanent
Supportive
Housing
Transitional
housing
typically
accommodates
homeless
people
for
up
to
two
years
as
they
stabilize
their
lives
and
does
not
meet
emergency
needs.
Transitional
housing
includes
training
and
services
that
are
vital
for
rehabilitating
and
enriching
the
lives
of
the
formerly
homeless.
Transitional
housing
facilities
provide
families
and
individuals
with
a
safe
place
within
which
to
rebuild
their
lives
and
prepare
for
independence.
Permanent
supportive
housing
is
affordable
housing
with
on-‐
or
off-‐site
services
that
help
a
person
maintain
a
stable,
housed,
life.
§ Objective:
The
Zoning
Ordinance
shall
allow
transitional
and
supportive
housing
as
a
residential
use
in
all
zones
which
allow
for
residential
development,
and
subject
only
to
those
restrictions
that
apply
to
similar
residential
uses
(single
or
multi-‐family
units)
of
the
same
type
in
the
same
zone,
and
will
not
be
subject
to
any
restrictions
not
imposed
on
similar
dwellings,
including
occupancy
limits.
§ Timing:
Coordinate
with
2009/2011
General
Plan
Update
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Planning
Department
Program
H-‐5.5.c:
Fair
Housing
Referrals
Fair
housing
organizations
provide
dispute
resolution
and
legal
assistance
to
tenants
and
landlords
in
conflict.
Such
services
are
particularly
important
for
lower
and
moderate
income
households
unable
to
afford
counsel.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
refer
tenants
and
landlords
to
the
Fair
Housing
Council
of
Riverside
County.
Provide
information
on
fair
housing
resources
on
the
City’s
website
and
at
City
Hall.
Identify
and
coordinate
with
local
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nonprofits,
service
organizations
and
community
groups
that
can
assist
in
distributing
fair
housing
information.
§ Timing:
Referral
service
as
needed.
Information
to
be
placed
on
website
and
local
groups
identified
by
January
2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐5.5.d:
Directory
of
Services
While
numerous
services
are
available
to
special
needs
and
lower
income
households,
it
can
be
difficult
to
readily
have
access
to
these
resources.
A
directory
provides
the
contact
information
necessary
to
seek
housing
assistance.
§ Objective:
Develop
an
online
directory
of
services
and
information
to
provide
La
Quinta
residents
with
contact
information
for
community
organizations
and
service
providers
that
address
special
needs.
§ Timing:
Update
website
by
March
2014
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Energy
and
Water
Conservation
GOAL
H-‐6.1
Provide
a
regulatory
framework
that
facilitates
and
encourages
energy
and
water
conservation
through
sustainable
site
planning,
project
design,
and
green
technologies
and
building
materials.
v Policy
H-‐6.1
Promote
higher
density
and
compact
developments
that
increase
energy
efficiency
and
reduce
land
consumption.
v Policy
H-‐6.2
Facilitate
housing
development
and
rehabilitation
that
conserves
natural
resources
and
minimizes
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
v Policy
H-‐6.3
Encourage
and
enforce
green
building
regulations
or
incentives
that
do
not
serve
as
constraints
to
the
development
or
rehabilitation
of
housing.
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v Policy
H-‐6.4
Focus
sustainability
efforts
on
measures
and
techniques
that
also
assist
the
occupant
in
reducing
energy
costs;
therefore
reducing
housing
costs.
v Policy
H-‐6.5
Use
and
encourage
emerging
technologies
to
reduce
high
demands
for
electricity
and
natural
gas
including
use
of
passive
solar
devices
and
where
feasible
other
renewable
energy
technologies
(e.g.,
biomass,
wind,
and
geothermal).
Program
H-‐6.5.a:
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program
Continue
to
implement
the
Green
and
Sustainable
La
Quinta
Program.
§ Objective:
Implement
green
goals,
policies,
and
programs
that
accurately
represent
the
City’s
direction
in
resource
conservation
and
minimizing
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Implement
design
standards
for
residential
and
commercial
structures
that
encourage
solar
protection
to
directly
result
in
energy
conservation.
§ Timing:
As
projects
are
proposed
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐6.5.b:
Energy
Conservation
Partners
In
working
toward
a
sustainable
La
Quinta,
the
City
and
its
residents
will
need
to
collaborate
with
utilities
and
service
providers.
Partnerships
with
the
Coachella
Valley
Water
District,
Imperial
Irrigation
District,
Southern
California
Gas,
Burrtec
Waste
and
Recycling
Services,
Sunline
Transit
District,
Coachella
Valley
Association
of
Governments,
Southern
California
Association
of
Governments
and
other
entities
will
be
an
important
component
of
making
La
Quinta
a
more
livable
city.
§ Objective:
Continue
to
meet
with
and
seek
insight
from
utilities,
service
providers,
and
other
entities
involved
in
energy
conservation
efforts
appropriate
for
La
Quinta.
§ Timing:
As
part
of
regular
coordination
meetings
with
utilities
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
City
Manager’s
Office/Community
Development
Department
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Program
H-‐6.5.c:
Imperial
Irrigation
District
Programs
The
Imperial
Irrigation
District
(IID)
is
proactive
in
energy
savings
via
conservation
programs,
product
rebates,
and
general
tips.
An
average
home
owner
can
save
up
to
10
percent
on
energy/energy
bills
by
taking
advantage
of
IID
programs.
Home
owners
can
utilize
the
free
“Check
Me!”
program,
which
checks
the
refrigerant
charge
and
airflow
of
their
air
conditioning/heating
units.
IID
also
offers
a
rebate
on
the
purchase
of
higher
efficiency
air
conditioning
units,
high
efficiency
refrigerators,
programmable
thermostats,
and
ENERGY
STAR
equipment.
City
staff
has
held
several
meetings
with
IID
representatives
to
discuss
opportunities
for
collaboration
to
conserve
energy
in
La
Quinta,
including
water
management
opportunities
for
golf
courses
and
golf-‐oriented
communities.
§ Objective:
Maintain
contact
with
IID
to
market
energy
efficiency
programs
and
rebates
that
are
most
beneficial
to
La
Quinta
residents
and
homeowners.
§ Timing:
Quarterly
through
Desert
Cities
Energy
Partnership
meetings
§ Funding
Source:
General
Fund,
IID
program
funds,
and
potential
AB
811
special
assessment
district
funds
§ Responsible
Agency:
City
Manager’s
Office/Community
Development
Department
Program
H-‐6.5.d:
Weatherization
Assistance
The
Federal
Department
of
Energy’s
Weatherization
Assistance
Program,
in
conjunction
with
state
and
local
programs,
provide
low
or
no
cost
weatherization
and
insulation
services
to
reduce
the
heating
and
cooling
costs
for
low
income
households.
§ Objective:
Encourage
low
income
homeowners
or
renters
to
apply
for
free
energy
audits,
home
weatherization,
and
utility
rebate
programs
by
advertising
available
programs
on
the
City’s
website
and
at
City
Hall.
§ Timing:
Advertise
annually
as
program
funds
are
available
§ Funding:
General
Fund
§ Responsible
Agency:
Building
and
Safety
Department
City
Manager’s
Office
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