Policies

1. Policy H-1.3 Income-restricted multifamily

   Where infrastructure and public services are available, we encourage the production of affordable multifamily housing by providing assistance and incentives for projects that include new affordable units reserved for lower income, moderate income, or special needs households.

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2. Policy H-3.2 Code enforcement

   We support the timely removal of neighborhood blight through graffiti abatement, abandoned or inoperative automobile removal, trash and debris removal, housing repair, and other code enforcement efforts.

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3. Policy H-3.3 Housing maintenance

   We establish and enforce public health, safety, building, and zoning standards to ensure housing and property maintenance that yields safe, sound, and attractive residential properties.

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4. Policy H-3.4 Housing rehabilitation and improvement

   We seek funding to facilitate the rehabilitation, repair, and improvement of single family homes, multiple family housing, and mobile homes and, if needed, the demolition of substandard housing through available loan and grant programs.

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5. Policy H-3.5 Inspection of subsidized housing

   We inspect or facilitate the inspection of assisted multifamily rental housing, contract shelters, voucher hotels, and other housing projects on a regular basis to ensure that properties are regularly repaired and maintained in good condition.

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6. Policy Policy H-3.6 Neighborhood improvements

   We support comprehensive neighborhood efforts to address housing conditions, property maintenance, infrastructure repair, public safety, landscaping, and other issues affecting the livability of neighborhoods

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Goals

1. Goal IU-2 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal

   Residents and businesses in unincorporated areas have safe and sanitary systems for wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal

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2. Goal IU-5 Power and Communications

   Unincorporated area residents and businesses have access to reliable power and communication systems

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Policies

1. Policy HZ-3.4 Residential Improvements

   In directing discretionary housing improvements investments in unincorporated communities, we encourage and prioritize investments that also address environmental conditions identified in the Hazard Element tables. We utilize code enforcement activities to enhance structural safety and property maintenance in environmental justice focus areas.

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2. Policy HZ-3.11 Public Health

   We utilize County Department of Public Health experience, expertise, and staffing resources to expand and improve outreach, community engagement, analysis, and implementation efforts in unincorporated environmental justice focus areas, with particular emphasis in addressing the types of health concerns identified in the Hazard Element tables.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Facilitate the provision of sewer infrastructure and sewage treatment capacity to accommodate additional residential and business development in areas of Bloomington planned for more intense development.

   Action Statement C.1

   3.1 Evaluate potential sewer infrastructure needs

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   Action Statement C.2

   3.2 Develop sewer improvement community consensus and strategy

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Improve housing options for Baker residents

   Action Statement A.2

   Advertise and promote U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Residential Development Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants program to eligible residents as a source of financing for home repair.

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   Action Statement A.3

   Promote housing assistance programs available through San Bernardino County including the California Homebuyer Fund and the California Homebuyer’s Down-payment Assistance Program.

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   Action Statement A.4

   Work with San Bernardino County Economic Development Agency, San Bernardino County Department of Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Rural Development to better understand grant and loan programs available to provide for and improve housing in Baker.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Improve public and equestrian safety within Muscoy

   Action Statement C.3

   Partner with the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department, County Fire Department, local safety experts, and insurance companies to educate property owners on securing homes and businesses.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT B - Promote responsible and sustainable development consistent with Lucerne Valley’s rural character

   Action Statement B.4

   Partner with a housing advocacy group or nonprofit to identify and rehabilitate existing housing stock, recognizing a number of existing homes are in need of repair or have been abandoned.

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   Action Statement B.5

   Investigate methods of financing a revolving fund to assist with the rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes, which would improve the community’s aesthetics while creating local jobs for contractors and handy-men.

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1. FOCUS STATEMENT A - Improve the quality of the community to enhance the quality of life for citizens

   Action Statement A.1

   Collaborate with County Code Enforcement to address illegal dumping and sub-standard housing.

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2. FOCUS STATEMENT C - Enhance Public Safety

   Action Statement C.4

   Meet with County Code Enforcement to rehabilitate substandard housing.

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