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RESOll1I'ION NO. 638
A RESOumON OF 'mE CITY COUNCIL OF '!HE CITY OF
TIBURON APPROvn~G A HOUSlliG EID1ENT PS PARr OF
'!HE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY' OF TIBURON.
'''1HEREAS~ Section 65302 of the Governrrent Code of the State of Calif~
requires that all r,eneral law cities prepare and adopt a Housing Element as part
of their General Plan; and
\-liEREAS: this Element sets forth a goal and supporting policies which
will serve as a guide for the future planning and development of the Ci. ty:, and
\offi:REAS: the Housinr- Element is based on a canposi te of the reports, and
studies as shown in the appendix to the Tiburon Housing Element; and
WHEREAS: the Planning Coornission has held public hearings in accoroance
with Section 65351 of the Govemrrent Code to consider said Housing Element and
has recornnended approval of said Element to the City Council for adoption.
lr-HEREAS: the City Council has held a public hearinr in accordance with
Section 65355 of the Govenunent Code to consider said Housing Element; and
N~l ~ 'IHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tiburon Housing Element, consisting
of the text contained in the attached document entitled "Tiburon Housinp; Elerrent
Text" 1 dated June 5, 1974, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council, as
the Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Tiburon.
PASSED AND ADO?TED at a
regular
meeting of the Tiburon City
Council on
Jun:; lOth
, by the folla.nng vote:
ABSENT :
COUNCIU'1EN:
OJUNCIU1EN:
COUNCIJ11EN :
Mayor Aramburu, Ellman, Li. ttman, Tayer
AYES :
NOES:
None
Ross
ALBERT A.1W'.1BURU
t'layor of the City of Tiburon
ATl'EST :
ROBERI' KLEINERl'/ City CleLk/t lanager
Draft Date: 6/7/74
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEerION PAGE
1.0 INTROOOCI'ION 1
2.0 PURPOSE 1
3.0 CITIZEN PARTICIPATIOt! 1
4.0 INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AND INTER-AGENCY OOORDINATION 2
5.0 RElATIONSHIP TO OTHER GENERAL PLAN ElD'ffiNTS 2
6.0 HOUSING GOAL 2
7.0 SUPPORl'ING POLICIES 2
8.0 PROBLFMS AND OBSTACLES 3 & 4
8.1 Econanics
8.2 Physical
8.3 Employment
8.4 Social
8.5 Conversions
8.6 .Insti tutional
8.7 Environmental Quality
9.0 HOUSING RECOl'1I~IDATIONS 4 & 5
9.1 Housing Ratio
9.2 Hoderate Incane Housing
9.3 Preservation of Old T~n
9.4 Condaninium Conversions
9.5 Undeveloped Lands
9.6 Existing Residential Neighborhoods
10.0 HEANS OF OBTAINING OBJECTIVES 5
10.1 Involvement
10.2 Review and Up-Date
11.0 PRIORITIES 5
12.0 IMPID1ENTATION 6
12.1 Indirect Incentives
12.2 Techniques to Provide lJoderate Incane Units
12.3'Tax Relief Programs
13.0 GlDSSARY 7
14.0 APPENDIX
14.1 Housing Study Area
14.2 renographic Characteristics And Housing Data
14.3 Total Population Of '!he Tiburon Peninsula
14.4 Existing Conditions
14.5 Supplemental Data
14.6 Moderate Inccme As A Percent Of Median Incane
15.0 MAP OF OLD TlBURON BOUNDARIES
CITY OF TIBURON
HOUSING ElEMENT
June 5, 1974
1.0 INI'RODUCITON
In 1969, the California legislature made it mandatory that all cities and
counties have prepared and adopt a housing elerrent as a portion of their
general plans. The housing elenent, required by Government Code Secticns
65302 and 65303, must be consistent and compatible with the other general
plan elements.
In general, the Governmmt Code stipulates that local governments must adopt
". . . a housing element consisting of standards and plans for the improverrent
of housing and provision of adequate sites for housing . · · this elerrent of
the plan shall endeavor to make adequate provision for the housing needs of
all economic segnents of the conmunity".
The Housing Element of the General Plan is designed to determine housing
needs for present and future populace of Tiburon and to provide a compre-
hensi ve guide of lX>licies and programs for the development and improvement
of residential areas within the City.
The City of Tiburon has been involved in housing and housing element programs
through specific actions such as Hilari ta and the inclusion of lCM and roderate
income housing for the elderly in the adopted 1970 DcMntown Plan and through
participation in the City-County Planning Council and the County-Wide Plan.
Specific work on a Housing Element for the City of Tiburon' s General Plan has
been accomplished by a Ccmni ttee appointed for that purpose, which has produced
the Housing Goals that are described in this Element.
In addition to the requirements of State law, a housing element is needed at
this time, specifically to measure and control the effect on housing of current
envirorurental considerations, growth issues, open space, transportation) and
other considerations.
2.0 PURPOSE
In general , it is the purpose of the Housing Element of the General Plan to
identify the corrrnunity's housing goals and policies, existing oonditions,
problems and obstacles , citizen involvement process, and implementation and
action programs to insure that the Housing Element remains current with
cxmnmrlty needs.
3.0 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
As described above the City's Housing ~leMent. has had considerable input from the residents of the coJDll\mi ty . A special Housing Ccmni ttee ,. appointed -for
this purpose, has been active in the preparation of this Housing Elerrent. (See
Title Page for Ccmni ttee Members.) This group, together with the Planning
Ccmnissioo itself, the resign Review Board, the HaneCMIlers Associations, the
Tiburon Ecumenical Association, as well as the Ci ty-Cotmty Planning Council,
has been very active in workshop sessions, reviet-ls and hearings on the City's
Housing Element. These groups should be encouraged to continue their interest
and active participation.
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4.0 INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AND INTER-AGENCY COORDllIATION
Coordination of housing plans and programs with the various governmental un.i ts
and quasi public bodies is essential in order to provide for the housing needs
of all segrrents of the market.
Tiburon's Housing Element has...~en:.cobrdin.rted with..the follaving.: - . .- -- .
I. The Regional Housing Elenent of the Association of Bay Area Govern-
ments (ABAG) and other regional agencies.
2 . The Housing Element of the County-Wide Plan.
3. The Housing Elements of Belvedere, Corte Madera, Mill Valley and
Strawberry .
4. The. plans and programs of Federal and State Agencies.
5.0 RElATIONSHIP TO O'IHER GENERAL PlAN EID1ENTS
The Housing Element is directly related to, and must be consistent with, other
General Plan Elements including Land Use) Circulation, Open Space, Recreation,
Conservation, Noise, Seismic and Public Safety, Corrmuni ty Facilities and the
IbwntCMn Plan. As the other General Plan Elements are developed, they should
be reviewed and any inconsistencies between Elements should be resolved.
6.0 HOUSING GOAL
I t is the goal of the City of Tiburon to provide a realistic choire and supply
of housing to meet the present and future needs of the carmunity.
7 . 0 SUPPORrING POLICIES
The City shall:
1. Encourage housing opportunities for all persons to purchase or rent
adequate housing facilities of their choice, regardless of their age,
race, creed, color or sex.
2. Relate housing development with the complete process of a:mnuni ty
planning and improvement to retain the residential cha:ra.cter and
natural beauty of the area.
3. Require a share of Jroderate income housing wi thin new roul tiple
dwellings consistent with the needs of the oormnmi ty ·
4. Avoid concentration of moderate income housing in anyone area.
5. Encourage home o.mership as well as rental units for both single and
multi-family dwellings of all income levels.
6. Encourage architectural excellence and harmony with the physical
environment.
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7 . Hherever possible:> locate housin:, for moderate income people in the
vicinity of transportation ~ schools, stores and recreational facilities.
Some moderate inCOJTle housing may be appropriately located above
corrrnercial uses and parking facilities.
8. Encourage cluster housinr~) vlhere appropriate, to preserve the natural
environment.
8.0 PROBJD1S AND OBSTACLES
There are problems and obstacles which prevent the aforementioned City Housing
Goal from being attained. These problems and obstacles involve issues toJhich ?O
well beyond the boundary and jurisdiction of Tiburon 1 while many Of them have
implications which go far outside the realm of .bousing-~. Some of the problems
and obstacles to providing a realistic choice and supply of housing within
Tiburon are briefly discussed helot<1.
8.1 Economics
Economic issues include the hieh cost of land, construction, financing, high
taxes) and the lack of available goverrnrent programs to meet 10\oJ and moderate
income housing goals, high existing sales prices and rental rates.
8.2 Physical
Unique topographical and . geological. features, drainap;e problems, accessabili ty ,
and the lack of flat buildable sites on the Tiburon Peninsula provides._ . - .
physical limitations for adequate site planning resultinr: in higher development
costs.
8.3 Employment
A limited number of jobs exist on the Tiburon Peninsula for those who would
qualify for subsidized housing programs. This fact increases commuting time
and transportaticn problems to major employment centers else\-1here in the County,
as 'rlell as in Sonoma) San Francisco, and .Alameda Counties.
8.4 Social
Some neiE,hborhood and community opposition 'fTlay exist to the concept of providing
subsidized low and moderate income housing, particularly VIi th regard to family
size, increasing school tax rates , additional needs and costs of corrmuni ty
services and property values. A major obstacle to the provision of subsidized
lOH and moderate income housint; in Tiburon is high land values and rental rates.
8.5 Conversions
Concerns exist over the reduction of rental units within the City due to in-
creasing conversions of rental apartment units into condcrrinilUIlS, which are
sold. This practice significantly diminishes the number of dwelling units
available as rentals, and increases the difficulties for moderate income
families to remain in the corrmuni ty ·
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8.6 Institutional
Current Environmental Impact requirements top"ether tvi th Governmental processing,
in conformance with building and zoning ordinances, and municipal fees increase
the difficulties in meeting the City f s housinr. goals.
8. 7 Environmental Quality
The Tiburon Peninsula is unique for its array of environmental arreni ties and
the City of Tiburon has decided that environmental quality considerations should
take precedence over the problem of satisfying the continually ['.n'Wing housing
demand.
9.0 HOUSING RECQt11"1ENDATION
In addition to the general soal and supporting policies described in this
Element, recorrmended housinp: obj ecti ves developed by the comuni ty include-
9.1 Housing Ratio
The City should retain the present predominance of single family residences
throughout the corrmuni ty while continuing to provide for a realistic choice
and supply of housing. In line \-lith this objective no net-.] Planned t1ulti-Family
Residential Zone (R-3) should be created within the City and all proposals for
three or more residential units in an existing zone should be reviewed for
their effect on the housing ratio of the City. Specifically, these proposals
should be reviewed in terms of their impact on the ratio of single family units
to roul tiple dwelling units (three or JTlOre units) and the ratio of rental units
to condominium units. Approval of all proposed residential development will.. .:
not significantly alter the ratio between these housing types as the ratios
existed in 1970.
9.2 Hoderate Income Housing
In an attempt to meet the City 1 S f':oals to encouraE,e a variety of dwellings, to
provide choice in the supply of housinp: and to share in alleviating the critical
moderate income housing shortage in I'larin County and the Bay Area, the Ci ty may
require that each developer of a proposed multiply dwelling (including condaniniUJ7l
conversions) to provide a proportional sha.Y>e of the City is target for this type
of housing. This provision would meet the City f s supportin~ policy of avoiding
concentration of moderate income housin,p in anyone area, and t-.lould offer
significant potentials to realize the benefits of current and future moderate
income housing funding programs.
9.3 Preservation of Old Tiburon
Old Tiburon should be preserved in a state consistent with the existinr build-
ings in the area and all new residential development should be limited to
construction where vacant sites exist; and then only with the most detailed
Design Review to insure consistency t-Ji th the historic quality of this area.
9.4 Condominitun Conversions
In order to control and regulate the conversion of apartment units to condaniniUJTl
units the City has developed a Condominitun Conversion Ordinance.
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9.5 Undeveloped Lands
The adopted Open Space Element and its illustrated map indicate those lands with
special Open Space Resource values which should be preserved as permanent Open
Space) to~ether with those lands where additional development could be permi tied.
The City should direct all future development of open lands to those areas
indicated for development on the Open Space Element I:Tap. "1here consistent Hith
existing zoning, and subject to detailed Design Review ~ development in these
areas can include cluster housing, and other neV1er buildinp' types.
9.6 Existing Residential Neip;hborhoods
Development in these neighborhoods:1 where a pattern of specific housing types
prevails i.e. single family detached, multiple farllily, etc., should be limited
to structures that complement these prevailinp.: housinp; types. kreas of
predominately single family detached ~ family oriented housinr:, where schools,
parks and community services have been provided, should be protected f:rem the
intrusion of incompatible new buildings, heavier traffic movements., and impacts
on the existin:.r farrily oriented life styles. Prozrams should be encourap:ed to
maintain these neighborhoods and to enhance their desirability for families.
10.0 BEANS OF OBTAINING OBJECTIVES
lO.l Involvement
Continued involvement by citizen groups 'i homeowners and other residents'
associations, is essential to the review and development of the City 1 s housing
programs in direct coordination with the Planninrz Commission and the Ci ty
Council.
10.2 Review and Up-Date
City staff and Planning Commission, in close coordination Hi th County and
regional staff should continue to assemble housinp.: data and needs J review
regional and State forecasts., analyze nev] private and public funding propraJTlS,
to insure that the City's housinp; programs and objectives continue to Meet
current and projected needs.
11.0 PRIORITIES
Priori ties for T'lOderate income housinr; in Tiburon should fO to"
1. Elderly residents;
2 . Employees of the City) or. of s~~Ciar districts' tJithm the Ci tv ~
3. Existin~ residents displaced by housing or other programs"
4 . Those who HOrk wi thin the communi ty ~ and
5 . New residents.
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l2.0 n'1PUJ~'ITATION
Hany implementation recommendations have been included in the Recorrrnendation
Section described above. In addition J the followinp implementation pro'"Tar1S
are recommended:
12.1 Indirect Incentives
The alternatives of leased housinr;, elderly tax relief; voluntary agreements
to hold prices or rents down with tax relief, rehabilitation Hi thout tax
penalty, and other options should be explored to maintain and reduce sales
prices and rentals.
l2.2 Techniques to Provide Uoderate InCOMe Units
Subsidized housing in various forms should be explored for their appropriateness
to the City's needs. In addition 0) other techniques such as in-lieu fees or a
requirement for the developer to allocate a specific number of units for
moderate income housing should be explored. Furthermore the application of
new state and federal programs) when available, should be applied to meet
Tiburon's housing needs.
State legislation, currently under consideration would provide state support
in the fom of low interest loans to developers of Planned . Unit Developments ~
for low and moderate income housing units. Existing and future programs to
aid in the rehabilitation of some of the existing housinp: in Tiburon should be
utilized wherever possible. These include federal proprarrlS, where available,
topether with state and other support prograMS.
f10derate income housing sites Hill be made available by qualified developers.
Government funds, v.7hen available) VIill aid this process. Such si tes Hould
include air-rights over parking lots and minor access ways, for second story
development over local_shppping areas. no additional parking requirenents
should be made if it can be shown that adequate spaces can be duplicated with
those existing parkinr; facilities for the shopping areas.
Special consideration should be given to ease of access, privacy, cOf!'lJ'T1on outdoor
areas, public transportation and convenience to shopping and community facilities.
12.3 Tax Relief Programs
Increases in taxes due to inflation and home improvements force nany elderly and
moderate income families to leave their homes. This issue is not restricted to
t1arin County. HOtvever, the City should seek means for local tax relief so that
the elqerly ,and moderate income families are riotf6rced to leave the .corrrnuni ty.
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13 . 0 GLOSSARY:
1. APARTIIDlT: A room or suite of TIlO or more rooms which is designated
for, intended for and/or occupied by one family doine its cooking therein,
and renting the unit.
2 . APARTIIDIT CONOOI-ITI'.JIUH - Same as above except o~-mership of unit. Land
is owned in COl'1JTlOn tori. th other units.
3. CONHUNITY APJ\Jm1ENT: It is defined as a development _in whicn an un-
divided interest in the land is coupled trJith the right of exclusive
occupancy of any apartment located thereon. Corrmuni ty apartments shall
be subj ect to the same restrictions and conditions as condominiums.
4. APARIl1ENT HOUSE: A building or portion thereof used and/or designed
as a rental residence for three or more families livinr.; independently of
each other, and doing their own cookinfF in said building, including
apartment houses"} apartment hotels and flats) but not including hotels,
motels and trailer parks.
5. TO~']N HOUSE: A residential builmnp; with sinrle occupancy. Can be
either one or two family or multiple housing t>Jith common walls (also
known as Row House). As apa.rtr'1ents or multiple family development all
units vlould be rentals.
6 . TO,'1i'-J HOUSE CONDOHINnn-1' Same as above) except ownership of air space
containing unit only (e. g. Kinp; /Hutson 10 uni ts 'J 90 Lyford Drive). land
is owned in carmon \>lith other units.
7 . TOWN HOUSE SUBDIVISIOlT: Indi vidual Townhouse on its own lot - minimal
air space between units - no sideyards or visible distance beu~een buildings
- planned and developec1 as a subdivision:1 i . e. Red Hill Townhouses. Sold,
to individual owners.
8. l'1ULTIPLE DHELLING: General tenn that includes all of the above.
9. LOH INCOt1E: ~~eans those standards promulgated from time to time by
the Narin County Housinp: Authority of Harin.
10. r--'iODERATE INCOT'1E: I'1eans moderate income levels as specified by the
j'1arin County General Plan includin~ any revisions that may be made in
the future.
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14.0 APPENDIX
14 -; :.-. .::- _n. ;:'; STUDY APIA
The prime study area for the Housing Element includes the City of Tiburon
and the mUncorporated areas of the peninsula contained in census tract
124l and 1242. The total planning area includes the corrmunities of Straw-
berry and Belvedere, (census tract l250 and 1230.)
14.2 DEMOGRAPIUC CHARAcrERISTICS AND HOUSING DATA: (QUOTED FROM THE OPEN SPACE
ELEMENT)
The Sketch Plan which was prepared in 1964 reported that in the early years
of the 1960's, the Tiburon Peninsula (excluding Belvedere) was still graying
at a faster rate than Marin County. It had grown particularly rapidly during
the 1950's. The estimated population in 1964 was approximately 9,000, a
substantial rise from the 1960 figure of 7 ,010. In 1970, the population of
census tracts l24-l, l242, and 1250 (the equivalent of the 1960 tracts F-24
and F-25) was 12,155. Belvedere added another 2,599. Thus, growth on the
Peninsula for the decade was rapid -- 73.3 percent compared with 42. 7 per-
cent in Marin COtmty as a whole.
The growth appears to have been more rapid after the first half of the
decade. Towards the end of the decade, however, the birth rate on the
Peninsula began to drop significantly, as it did throughout the nation.
By 1970, the Peninsula's household size had dropped to 2. 77 persons fran
the 1960 figure of 3 .l6 . The household size has been affected by the
increase in apartment construction in Tiburon and especially on the
Strawberry Peninsula where the figure dropped to 2.55. This change has
had great significance for school and open space planning on the Peninsula.
Although the percentage of non-white persons had nearly doubled in 1970,
it still remained low, reaching a total of 2.6 percent. As of 1970,
Marin County and the San Francisco' - Oakland metropolitan area had non-
white population percentages of 4-.5 and 19.3, respectively.
Compared to the 43 percent total population increase mentioned above, the
most significant changes in the age composition occurred wi thin the l5 to
24 age bracket. The ntunber of 15 to 19 year olds rose by a 210 percent
gain over 1960; the number of 20 to 24 year olds rose by 230 percent in
ten years. During the decade the ntm1ber of children under five years old
remained nearly constant at slightly less than 700, while the number of
children aged five to nine years increased by approximately 40 percent.
This trend was emphasized by a drop in the average number of persons per
housing unit from 3.15 in 1960 to 2.8l in 1970. This may suggest a lesser
burden on the local school system than was previously envisioned.
Neighboring Strawberry displayed an even more dramatic decline of popula-
tion aged 14 years or younger. This amounted to an approximate 25 percent
decrease between 1960 and 1970, and was reflected in the average number
of persons per housing lIDi t dropping from 3. 30 to 2. 55 .
The median income per household for Tiburon is estimated to have approxi-
mately doubled from 1960 to 1970. The median household income for Marin
County in 1960 was $8 ,lID. This figure rose to an estimated $13, 746 in
1970, with about 50 percent of the County's households having an annual
incane of at least $lO ,000.
'The nunber of housing units in Tiburon and its adjacent tmincorporated
land increased 107 percent between 1960 and 1970, providing housing for
the increasing resident population and bringing the total to 3 ,422. Wi th-
in the same period, all of Marin County had experienced an increase of
approximately 44 percent. In 1960, of this total ntmlber of housing units,
approximately 67 percent were CXtmer-occupied, 25 percent were renter-
occupied and 8 percent were unoccupied (which included seasonally vacant
and recently completed units). By 1970, the ntunber of owner-occupied
housing mri ts had risen, but as a percentage of the total housing stock
it had dropped to approximately 53 percent. Accoroing to 1960 and 1970
census figures wi thin the City of Tiburon and the adj acent County land
there was a decline in the vacancy rate of available units fron 3.3
percent to 2.9 percent.
14.3 Total Population of the Tiburon Peninsula
The Open Space Element, because it assigns an open space designation to
much of the Tiburon Peninsula, imposes significant constraints upon
further residential development and, consequently, limits total popula-
tion. By applying the median household size to the Open Space Element
map, the holding capacity of the Peninsula can be calculated. The chart
below compares population as of 1970 with the estimated holding capacities
for the geo-poli tical areas which comprise the Tiburon Peninsula.
Existing Population and Holding Capacity
Represented by Open Space Element
Tiburon
City of County Total
Tiburon Land Strawberry Belvedere Peninsula
1970 Population
(1970 Census) 6,209 3,099 2,828 2,599 14,734
Potential Increase
Fn::m Existing
Subdivision 2,000 2,275 225 0 4,500
Potential Increase
From Areas Proposed
for Subdivision 1,000 300 1,000 0 2,500
Estimated Holding
Capaci ty 9,200 5,675 4,250 2,600 21,725
In most cases, undeveloped parcels which have already been subdi vided and
provided with street and utility improvements are recorrmended to be developed
at densities prescribed by current City or County zoning. Hi thin the City
of Tiburon, new development to complete these subdivisions is expected to
account for a population increase of at least two thousand persons. Likewise,
existing subdivisions within the unincorporated area (including Strawberry)
are anticipated to add about 2,500 persons to the Peninsula's total pop-
ulation when completed . Belvedere is considered to have already reached
its holding capacity, at 2,600. These potential increases would bring the
population within the present City li::ni ts to approximately 8,200 and the
total population of the Peninsula to about 19,250.
Lands not yet subdivided, but considered suitable for residential develop-
ment are also designated in the Open Space Element. New subdivision is
expected to contribute approximately one thousand more persons to the City's
population (based on an average density for single- family development of
two dwelling units per gross acre). In !!lost cases, this density is rec-
ommended to be achieved through the "clusteringtT of single-family attached
and detached structures. Vacant County land is considered capable of sui t-
ably accornodating about 1,500 new residents, wi th multiple-family densities
in Strawberry accounting for the bulk of that increase. Thus, the estimated
holding capacity represented by the Open Space Element totals 9,200 for the
City of Tiburon and 21,725 for the entire Peninsula (including Belvedere).
This amounts to a potential increase of about seven thousand persons over
the total population reported in 1970. As envisioned in the 1965 Sketch
Plan, holding capacities of the total Peninsula and the City, alone, were
to be considerably higher at 26,500 and 19,000, respectively. These figures,
r.owever, were based on earlier assumptions as to family size, density,
open space, etc.
1~. 4 EXISTING CONDITIONS
The City of Tiburon today is a canmunity of 6, 718 residents housed in
2,490 dwelling units.l. Of these, l,60~ are single family dwelUngs
and 886 (273 in 2-~ unit buildings, 613 in buildings of 5 units or more)
are multiple dwellings.l. Most of the City's Housing is contemporary
with the majority of dwellings having been constructed since the early
1950's.2. In addition, a significant number of channing older hcmes
exist - particularly in the fiOld Tiburon" area of the City.
Approximately 40% of the land wi thin the City remains undeveloped - 2.
with the major portion designated as permanent open space. Scme vacant
land sui table for residential development exists, both subdivided and
unsubdivided, but it is limited in amount and high in acquisition and
development costs.
Tiburon 's residents earn a high median family income - in excess of
$19,000 annually. 3. A high percentage of the 2 ,~90 households are
families with an average of 2.78 persons I. per household, which is
slightly lower than the County average. The median age is 32.2 years3.
and slightly higher than the Co\.U1ty median. The 1970 census indicates
that 2. 3% of the residents are "non-white 11 compared with a County popu-
lation mix of 4.1 % .3 · Approximately two thirds of the City's work
force is employed outside Harin County - primarily in San Francisco. 2 ·
The average sales price of houses in Tiburon rose fran $55,070 in 1969
to $77,175 in 1973 - a rise of 40%.4. The countywide average rise
during the same period was 46%.5. Rents are high - averaging $300 -
$~OO per month for a two bedroan apartment, and in excess of $450 per
month for larger units and small houses.
I. Source: State of California, Department of Finance - 4/73
2. Source: City Staff.
3. Source: 1970 Census.
4. Source: Tiburon Realtors.
5. Source: Marin County Board of Realtors.
14.5 SUPPIDtEm'AL DATA:
1970 1973*
Total IWelling Units 2,236 B 2,490 A
Single Family DNel1ings 1,429 B 1,604 A
Multiple IMellings 807 B 886 A
2 - 4 Units 263 B 273 A
5 or m:>re Units 544 B 613 A
Total Cmdaniniums o C l76 C
Total Rental Units 807 C 710 C
Ie Does not include:
- 6 rental uni. ts units under construction
- 14 units (48 Lyford) built since June 1973
- 102 units approved 3/74 Hilarita
Sources
A. State of California, Department of Finance - 4/73.
B. 1970 Census.
C. City Staff, data as of June 1973.
14.6 MODERATE INCOME AS A , OF MEDIAN INCCME
Definition - Defines JOOderate incane level as a percentage of the median
i.ncane level in the County. For Marin County, 1970, the median house-
hold i.ncane was $13,820. ($12,564 adjusted to December, 1973 dollars);
80% of this figure is $11,056. When median and JOOderate incane figures
are broken daom by household size, we derive the fol1~ing statistics:
Moderate Income as a Percent of Median Incane
Median Incane by Hoosehold
Size, 1973 Dollars *
Persons Total Rent Value CMner Renter
H. H. Total ;. 48 Total X 2.5 occ. H.H. ace. H.H.
1 6,332 131 15,830 6,235 6,393
2 12,914 269 32,285 14,584 10,318
3 14,628 304 36,570 17,926 10,017
4 16,075 334 40,187 18,220 11,724
5 17,307 360 43,267 19,536 11,758
. Median Calculated Ass~ All Cases Evening Distributed
In Class Interval Containing the Median
H.H. = Households
1.Ioderate Income by Household
S iz e , 1973 Dollars .- 80% Hedian
Persons Total Re. nt Value O\'1ner Renter
H.H. Total i' 48 Total X 2.5 ace. R.R. acc. R.H.
1 5064 105 12660 4789 5114
2 10331 215 25827 11667 8254
3 11702 244 23255 14341 8038
4. 12868 268 32170 1.4576 9379
5. 13846 288 34615 15629 9406
February 25, 1974
The follm~ing observatation can be noted from the above figures:
1. The median income for one person households is significantly low for both
owner and renter occupied households. Previous studies indicate a significant
increase (from 13.4% to 17.7%) in the numbers or such housholds in Harin County
from 1960 to 1970.
2. Renter occupied household income increases for two person households) but
does not rise significantly for 3, 4, and 5 person households.
3. Owner occupied household income doubles for two person households and then
increases substantially for each additional household member.
4. There is a great disparity between renter and owner occupied household income.
Source:
Marin County Planning Department Staff Report, February 25, 1974
Determination of Noderate Income Levels for Harin County p. 5, 6.
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