City Council

24. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O2M26-4860 APPROVING\nZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AMD-26-03, AMENDING THE ALHAMBRA MUNICIPAL\nCODE TO UPDATE CHAPTER 23.15 (INCLUSIONARY HOUSING) – F2M18-35,\nO2M26-4860\nStaff is requesting that the City Council consider second reading and adoption of an\nordinance approving a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Title 23 (Zoning) of the\nAlhambra Municipal Code to update Chapter 23.15 (Inclusionary Housing). Zoning Text\nAmendment AMD-26-03 is a City-initiated update to the City’s Inclusionary Housing\nOrdinance (IHO). The proposed updates were informed by implementation of the IHO over\nthe past five years and are intended to improve clarity as well as align with state housing\nlaw-specifically, State Density Bonus Law. The proposed amendments maintain the City’s\n15% inclusionary unit requirement while revising affordability level requirements and\nsimplifying compliance mechanisms. Updates to the Inclusionary Housing Regulations\nand Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee schedule will ensure consistency with the proposed\nIHO updates. Adoption of these proposed updates aligns with the goals, policies, and\nobjectives set forth in the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element. The proposed ordinance\nwas given first reading at the April 13, 2026 City Council meeting.\nRecommended Action: City Council declare introduced for its second reading and\nadopt the following ordinance entitled:\nOrdinance No. O2M26-4860: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of\nAlhambra, California adopting Zoning Text Amendment AMD-26-03, amending\nthe Alhambra Municipal Code to update Chapter 23.15 (Inclusionary Housing)