General Plan Amendment No. 2023-01 - City of Taft 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023-2031)

The City of Taft is implementing General Plan Amendment No. 2023-01 for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update covering the 2023 to 2031 planning period. As one of nine required elements of the Taft General Plan, this project focuses on housing production, conservation, affordable housing, and special needs. A primary objective is to analyze future housing needs and identify adequate sites to accommodate a Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 508 residential units. The initiative also includes assessing goals for affirmatively furthering fair housing and identifying specific programs and actions to remove development constraints. The project is located citywide within Taft, Kern County, California. It has been granted a common sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), certifying that the update will not have a significant physical effect on the environment. The City of Taft serves as the lead agency, with the project being managed by the City Planner. The Notice of Exemption was filed with the Kern County Clerk to ensure compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21152(C).