The City of Chico Planning Commission voted to continue its discussion on the City’s draft 2022-2030 Housing Element and to address public comments at its next meeting on Thursday, June 16. The draft’s first round of public comments was addressed but several commission members voiced concern about the little amount of time to review the document and low amount of public response relative to the large influence the document will have on future housing development in Chico.
“The draft Housing Element updates the city’s projected housing needs, resources and complies with a plethora of new state housing laws passed since 2014 that aim to increase access to housing.
State law requires Chico to update its Housing Element every eight years. The Chico is required to submit its updated Housing Element to the State for certification in June, 2022. The Housing Element is considered the primary policy document to guide the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing for all economic segments of the City’s population.
The city published a website with background information that may be visited at chicohousingelement.com.
The Commission currently is scheduled to meet on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 421 Main Street. Click on the 2022 Planning Commission link for more meeting information.