Contra Costa Moderates Fee Hike Proposal
Based on feedback provided by BIA|Bay Area about the impacts of higher fees on housing costs, Contra Costa County staff adjusted proposed fee hikes as part of a wholesale planning and building permit rates restructuring plan that will go before the Board of Supervisors in September. Under the revised fee proposal, costs will increase on average by 5 percent although large projects may see a slight decrease due to economies of scale. Full Story
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Solano County Hikes Public Facilities Fee
The Solano County Board of Supervisors okayed a 3 percent hike in the county's public facilities fee charged to new single-family development, Starting on Oct. 6, 2019, the rate will increase by $301 per unit, from $8,962 to $9,263. The fee will drop 1 percent, however, for multi-family homes and accessory dwelling units and 9 percent for senior age-restricted housing. Full Story
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American Canyon To Reinstate Inclusionary
The American Canyon City Council directed staff to restore and increase the community's inclusionary requirement for new rental residential development. Back in 2016, the city replaced its 10 percent inclusionary on rental housing with a direct affordable housing impact fee of $3.68 per sq. ft. Full Story
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Santa Clara 2019 CA Construction & Reach Code Meeting
The City of Santa Clara's Community Development Department, Building Division, is holding a community meeting on Thursday, August 22 at 1:00 pm in the Santa Clara Council chambers at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara for citizens and property developers in Santa Clara. Full Story
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Milpitas Elimination of Planning Commission Subcommittee
The Milpitas city council hold its second reading of an administration recommended substitution for a Zoning Administrator process vs. the continuation of a Planning Commission Subcommittee approval process for minor entitlement applications. Full Story
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San Jose Ad-Hoc Committee for Housing Construction
The San Jose Ad-Hoc Committee for Housing Construction & Development Services will be holding its quarterly meeting to review housing construction, permitting & occupancy permits from January 2019 thru June 2019 on Thursday, August 22 at 9:00 am at City Hall, Wing Rooms 118-119. To view the San Jose Ad-Hoc Committee Agenda & Presentation on housing
click here.
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PWB Scholarship Applications OPEN
Deadline: Sept. 3, 2019
The Professional Women of the BIA|Bay Area are happy to announce that applications are now being accepted for its 2019 scholarship program.
All students or professionals needing financial assistance and seeking advanced education in a field of study related to building or construction are invited to apply.
Visit
www.biabayarea.org/pwbscholarship
for the application and deadlines.
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SMC Wine Wednesday Mixer on Aug. 21
Join the Sales & Marketing Council for the last mixer of the summer. Sponsorships are available.
Register today
HERE
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PASS Chili Cook-Off is Aug. 22
Join the Purchasing Agents, Suppliers and Sub-Contractors for an epic chili cook-off to cap off the summer! Partner up and secure one of the limited competitor spots for $250.
Registration is NOW open! Visit the event page
HERE.
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Join SMC for 'Driverless Cars: The Autonomous Revolution' on Oct. 29
Join the Sales & Marketing Council and come hear transportation expert Dr. Jon Haveman share his views on how the autonomous vehicle revolution will change the building industry.
Sponsorship opportunities and registration are NOW OPEN!
Visit the event page
HERE
for full details.
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John Burns Economic Forecast is Dec. 5
Registration is NOW open for our annual John Burns Economic & Housing Forecast breakfast. Join the BIA for the final event of the year!
Early bird registration is available now thru November 5, take advantage of the savings and register TODAY! For full details, visit the event page
HERE
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SAVE THE DATE FOR OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
October 4- DRE Fall Forum
Check out our full calendar on our website
HERE
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HomeAid Trap Less than a Month Away!
Sign up TODAY for the 18th Annual HomeAid Northern California Trap Shoot set for Sept. 12, 2019. We also need donations for the silent auction and raffle, so let us know if you would like to make a donation!
Thank you to our 36 sponsors to date:
Brookfield Residential, DH Smith, Pulte Homes; Dustin Bogue, Housing Capital, a division of US Bank, Kleary Masonry, Lennar, Ponderosa Homes, Shea Homes, Teichert, Thorpe Design, Toll Brothers, TRIPointe Homes, Trumark Homes, XL Construction; Branagh, Cen Cal Plastering, Citadel, Residential Design Services, Victory Fire,BMC, Benicia Plumbing, Blue Mountain, CBG, , Dahlin Group, DeNova Homes, Dryden Construction, Edenbridge Housing, First American Title, GMEP Engineers, Heritage Bank, Heritage One Doors, KTGY Group, Petersen Dean, SDG Architects, Simpson Strong Tie, Warmington Residential and William Lyon Homes!
Click
HERE
for more information about the HomeAid Annual Trap Shoot set for Sept. 12, 2019.
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