AGENDA DATE: 3/17/2021
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CPA 2020-00001 Housing Policy Update
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing to consider the adoption of an updated housing policy
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Filardo, Pethia
PRESENTER (S): Stacy Pethia
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On July 23, 2019, the Albemarle County Planning Commission adopted a Resolution of Intent to amend the Comprehensive Plan with an updated Housing Policy. Since that date, staff has been engaged in work to update the current housing policy, in collaboration with community stakeholders. Staff introduced the draft Housing Policy during work sessions with Planning Commission (August 11, 2020) and the Board of Supervisors (October 7, 2020), as well as a joint Board and Planning Commission work session in December 8, 2020. The draft Policy was introduced to the public in February 2021 and feedback was solicited via the Housing Albemarle page on the County website. The proposed Policy now presented incorporates the feedback received.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure Investment - Prioritize, plan, and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
DISCUSSION: Albemarle County is committed to creating sustainable communities and safe, decent housing opportunities for County residents. Since 2004, the Comprehensive Plan and Affordable Housing Policy have provided guidance on how the County meets that need. However, new residential development in the County has not kept pace with growing housing demand, leaving many county residents struggling to find housing they can afford that meets their needs. To ensure the County continues to provide sufficient and appropriate housing opportunities for current and future residents, the County embarked on an effort to update the housing policy in October 2019.
The propo...
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