Chapter 4 - Housing Element

California’s Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Sections 65000 et seq.) is the framework for local land use regulation. It requires every city to adopt a general plan for its physical development. 

The current Foster City Housing Element is available here.

April 18, 2024 - Foster City Housing Element 2023-31 Certified by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). (View HCD Letter here)

On March 20, 2024, the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2024-17 adopting minor revisions to the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update following adoption by the Planning Commission of Resolution P-2-24 recommending approval.

On May 22, 2023,  the City Council adopted City Resolution No. 2023-48 that certified the Environment Impact Report (EIR)) for the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) and Safety Element Update, adopted environmental findings, and adopted a Standard Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.  (View Draft Environmental Impact Report and Responses to Comments)