The following sample tables can help organize critical information pertaining to housing element requirements. The information provided in the tables should be tailored to the jurisdiction and followed by appropriate analysis. (Note: These sample tables are not intended to be a substitute for addressing the analytical requirements described in the statute.)

Housing Types Permitted by Zoning District Table

HOUSING TYPES PERMITTED BY ZONING DISTRICT
Residential UseZone
R-1*R-2*R-3*Mixed-Use*
Single-Family — Detached    
Single-Family — Detached    
Single-Family — Attached    
2-4 Dwelling Units    
5+ Dwelling Units    
Residential Care ≤ 6P    
Residential Care > 6P    
Emergency Shelter    
Single-Room Occupancy    
Manufactured Homes    
Mobile-Homes    
Transitional Housing    
Farmworker Housing    
Supportive Housing    
Farmworker Housing    
Second Units    
*Change zoning designations to match jurisdiction’s zoning ordinance as appropriate.    

Timelines for Permit Procedures Table

TIMELINES FOR PERMIT PROCEDURES
Type of Approval or PermitTypical Processing Time
Ministerial Review 
Conditional Use Permit 
Zone Change 
General Plan Amendment 
Site Plan Review 
Architectural/Design Review 
Tract Maps 
Parcel Maps 
Initial Environmental Study 
Environmental Impact Report 
Other 

Typical processing procedures by project type

TYPICAL PROCESSING PROCEDURES BY PROJECT TYPE
 Single-Family UnitSubdivisionMultifamily < 20 unitsMultifamily > 20 units
List Typical Approval Requirements    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
Estimated Total Processing Time    
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