Development Feasibility Analysis (DFA)

Development Feasibility Analysis Report

The final Development Feasibility Analysis (DFA) Report presents the findings, a summary of the outreach conducted, technical analyses, and recommendations. The DFA report can be found here:

Overview

The Development Feasibility Analysis (DFA) is a study that was conducted to understand the opportunities and barriers to housing development, such as infrastructure or zoning. While the primary intent of the DFA was to identify parcel-specific barriers to development, the analysis revealed broader challenges that must be addressed to support housing development.

Through the DFA, the objective was to:

Bring stakeholders together to gather diverse perspectives and insights on community priorities.
Assess the economic and financial viability of potential development projects.
Investigate potential adjustments to zoning regulations to enhance development opportunities.
Evaluate necessary infrastructure enhancements that are crucial for facilitating housing growth.
Implement strategies that drive transformative change in the identified communities by eliminating housing barriers, fortifying infrastructure, and addressing community requirements.

The outcome of the DFA outlines eight actionable recommendations to support housing development and advance healthy, resilient, and equitable communities.

The eight recommendations include:

Prioritize Infrastructure Investments to Support Housing within DFA Communities.
Advance Community Revitalization Through Workforce Development.
Expand Land Availability for Housing.
Amend County Regulations to Increase Certainty and Flexibility to Maximize Housing Development.
Fast Track Housing Permitting and Boost Resources to Incentivize Housing.
Pursue Funding to Build More Affordable Housing.
Advocate for Legislation that Supports Housing.
Explore Targeted Planning Efforts and Specific Plans in Buena Creek, Lakeside, and Spring Valley.

DFA Focus Areas

To keep our study manageable, we focused on four communities:

These four areas were selected based on a variety of factors, including their proximity to transit, jobs, and essential services, as well as other unique characteristics. Buena Creek is the County’s only community with rail service. Valle de Oro/Casa de Oro, is primed to attract funding with the recent adoption of the Specific Plan in Casa de Oro. As an Environmental Justice community, Spring Valley represent the County’s commitment to prioritizing communities disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards and socio-economic injustices. Lakeside is adjacent to an Environmental Justice community where aging and insufficient infrastructure may have contributed to limited development.