State Comments on Draft Housing Element received February 16, 2023
The City of Piedmont received written comments on its proposed Housing Element from the California Department of Housing and Communication Development (HCD) on Thursday, February 16, 2023, following the conclusion of the State’s 90-day review period.
As expected, State reviewers requested a number of technical revisions to Piedmont’s Draft Housing Element, primarily asking for specific additional analysis to support a number of findings and proposals in the document. Additionally, reviewers requested that the City adjust or clarify implementation timelines for several proposed programs. Reviewers did not identify major structural issues or call for significant redirection of the City’s plans.
Staff are carefully reviewing each of the State’s comments and will work with HCD to complete requested revisions and will work with HCD to complete the requested revisions, then bring proposed updates to City Council for approval.
Staff anticipate bringing the revised Housing Element to City Council for adoption in March.