First Time Homebuyer Lottery
Laurel Creek Townhomes

The City is now accepting applications for the Laurel Creek Townhomes affordable housing lottery!  The Laurel Creek project is located on Orcutt Road, east of Broad Street.  There is substantial down payment assistance available to moderate-income first time homebuyers for the purchase of eight two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units.  The purchase prices range from $365,000 with $65,000 in down payment assistance to $445,000 with $90,000 in down payment assistance.  Interest rates are variable and tailored to each buyer to help keep monthly payments affordable. 

To find out more about the program, download the application package.  To learn more about the City’s various housing programs, follow this link.  Applications are due on November 14th, 2008, and you must be pre-qualified by Chase Home Loans to participate, so act now!

Draft Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance
City staff is requesting informal public comment on a draft ordinance governing the conversion of mobile home parks within the City limits to other uses. No public hearings have yet been scheduled for formal City Council or Advisory Body consideration of the proposed ordinance. Information regarding public hearings on this ordinance will be posted at this location as scheduled. Please direct any questions or comments to Assistant City Attorney Christine Dietrick by email or at 781-7140.

Draft Stormwater Ordinance
The City, in accordance with Federal and State regulations, has developed a draft Stormwater Ordinance.  The ordinance details regulations that prohibit discharge of any type of pollutant from entering the City's stormwater conveyance system.  The ordinance also provides Best Management Practices to be used to alleviate potential sources of water pollution.  Even seemingly innocuous things, such as treated drinking water can adversely affect the fragile ecosystems that occupy our local creeks, lakes and oceans.  Working together we can protect the unique features and qualities of our environment that makes our City a very special place to live, work and play in.  We appreciate your input and comments, so please review the draft Stormwater Ordinance and comment or contact the Stormwater Manager at 805-783-7866.

RideShare Week
October 20 - 24
Join the "Peace, Love, Rideshare" movement and pledge to bus, bike, carpool, vanpool, or walk the week of October 20th - 24th for Rideshare Week.