By Right / By Entitlement

Entitlement Process
Legislative
General Plan Amendments
Initiation
Public Hearing
Mayoral Review
Council Review and Public Hearing
Specific Plans and Rezoning
Initiation or Application
Planning Commission Review and Public Hearing
Appeal
Council Review and Public Hearing
Quasi-Judicial and Ministerial
Conditional Use Permits
Public Hearing
Initial Decision
Appeal
Mayoral Approval
Variance
Application and Hearing
Decision
Appeal
Community Benefits Agreement
Identify what kind of development project is proposed in you community
Define the criteria and components of the desired CBA
Organize, negotiate and finalize the CBA
Implement the CBA
Monitor the CBA to be sure it is fulfilling its goals.
Players
Community Residents
Community-Based Organizations
Unions
Public Officials
Attorneys
Legislative Actions
The Rule of Initiaton
The following players can amend the General Plan
Council
City Planning Commission
Director of Planning
The Director of Planning must prepare the amendment
Subtopic 2
Players
Developer
Market Rate Developer Dataset
Wants to build 100 apartments with Parking
Can only build by Funding Generator
Difference must be made up elsewhere
Councilmember (NPC) Can ask for public benefits for approval Public benefits are chance
May select one parcel
May initiate the application process or wait
Affordable Housing Developer Dataset
Wants to build 60 apartments with no parking
Can negotiate with
Retail Developer
Government
Planner Determine whether this complies with plan
Council
NPC
Chance Public Benefits
Benefits may increase chances of approval
Not accepting benefits lowers chances of approval
Chance Approvals
Playable
Mayor
Non-Profits / Advocates Subtopic 1
Rounds 1st Round
Market Rate Developer selects ideal site Other players may provide input to influence selection
Affordable Housing Developer selects site May be influenced by experts
Developer
Developer wants to build 300 units
Subtopic 2