Section 7210 - Site and Design Criteria(a) Applicants shall observe the following criteria relative to the location and design of proposed housing developments:(1) Site Criteria.(A) The location is in or reasonably near a residential area with access to schools, shopping, medical services, social services and employment;(B) The location does not unnecessarily confine assisted units to an area in which there exists a high concentration of low income households.(C) The location of the housing development is not found to be inconsistent with the housing element or housing assistance plan of the public jurisdiction in which the housing development is to be located;(D) The characteristics of the site, including its topography and distance to public utilities, do not result in unreasonable development or rehabilitation costs; and(E) The site will not be in a 100 year flood plain unless sufficient measures have been taken, as determined by the Department, to ensure the security of the housing development in the event of flooding.(2) Design Criteria.(A) The design will provide safe, sanitary, and decent housing meeting the requirements of all applicable building and housing standards and codes;(B) The design to the maximum extent feasible, is compatible with the existing community in which the housing development will be located;(C) To the maximum extent feasible, the design of the improvements, the materials and the mechanical equipment to be used, and the siting of the structures shall be consistent with effective energy conservation design principles; and(D) The design provides for a cost effective use of grant funds in order to achieve affordable housing costs for agricultural households.(b) A major deficiency in meeting one or more of the listed site or design criteria may result in the Department's rejection of an application.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 7210
1. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 2-10-83; designated effective 3-4-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 7).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-2-2008; operative 5-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14). Note: Authority cited: Sections 50402 and 50406, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 50517.5, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (a)(1) filed 2-10-83; designated effective 3-4-83 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 7).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-2-2008; operative 5-2-2008 (Register 2008, No. 14).