The Bay Area faces a high likelihood of a major earthquake in the coming decades, with its housing stock representing a critical vulnerability. Soft story buildings—common in older multifamily housing
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California’s housing challenges continue. To help city and county leaders better navigate complex housing issues in their communities, the Institute for Local Government (ILG) is hosting a webinar
This paper identifies key issues and provides guidance for local jurisdictions as they consider refining their parking codes to reflect best practices for parking standards and parking management
Group housing, or co-living, can help respond to the need for lower rents and more housing choices in the Bay Area. The co-living concept centers around renting bedrooms in a multi-bedroom building
The Solar Toolkit for Cities State Transmittal Letter Template is for use by Bay Area cites and counties to help them demonstrate compliance to the California Energy Commission (CEC). Jurisdiction
The Bay Area Model Solar Photovoltaic Ordinance Program is a partnership effort of the Bay Area Regional Collaborative with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Bay Area Regional Energy
The Solar Photovoltaic Ordinance Staff Report Template provides guidance for Bay Area cities and counties that are interested in requiring solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on new single-family and low
Frequently asked questions about solar ordinance - asked and answered.
The Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Ordinance Template streamlines the ordinance development and adoption process for local governments. It allows local governments to customize certain features.
The Complete Solar Toolkit provides guidance for Bay Area cities and counties that are interested in requiring solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on new single-family and low-rise multifamily residential