Housing Element Rezoning Program

The City of Upland is implementing a Housing Element Rezoning Program to increase housing density across 261 parcels within its jurisdiction, aligning with its adopted and state-approved housing element. The initiative includes rezoning actions that adjust underlying General Plan Land Use Designations, with the majority of parcels already allowing some residential use, while 12 parcels will newly permit residential development at 30 to 40 dwelling units per acre. Changes include rezoning 139 parcels to a 20-40 du/acre range, one parcel to 55 du/acre, 46 parcels to mixed-use at 30 du/acre, 10 to RM-20, 63 to RM-30, and single parcels to RS-10 and RS-4. The project also updates the Zoning Code through text amendments and revises the Historic Downtown Upland Specific Plan to support these land use changes. The initiative is exempt from full environmental review under Public Resources Code Section 21080.085, as it implements actions outlined in a state-approved housing element, reducing procedural requirements and eliminating the need for a full Environmental Impact Report. Required documentation for compliance includes a Notice of Exemption, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife No Effect Determination, and proof of prior fee payment, though no formal contract pricing, payment terms, or federal procurement clauses are specified. The City of Upland, acting as both applicant and lead agency, is responsible for oversight, with project coordination led by the Senior Planner at the Development Services Department using standard municipal administrative processes rather than federal contracting structures. No formal performance timeline, invoicing mechanisms, or contractor roles are established, as the activity is a regulatory and planning action conducted directly by municipal government rather than through external procurement.