AGENDA DATE: 3/16/2022
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Resolution of Intent to Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Incorporate Housing Policy Bonus Density Updates
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Adopt a Resolution of Intent to initiate a zoning text amendment to incorporate the Housing Albemarle Policy definitions and standards into the bonus density provisions available in residential zoning districts and to create further consistency between the zoning districts.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Filardo, Svoboda, Brumfield
PRESENTER (S): Lea Brumfield
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Bonuses to allow additional residential units above the default density are available in all residential zoning districts to encourage development that meets the County's strategic goals of environmental protection, dedication of public land, preservation of open space, affordable housing, and others. Following a Resolution of Intent initiated on August 18, 2021, these bonuses were amended in December 2021 for consistency and clarity, and were condensed into a single section. That amendment was intended to prepare the density bonus ordinance for incorporation of the Housing Albemarle Policy. The Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) being proposed in this Resolution of Intent is part of a larger effort to modernize the Zoning Ordinance, as shown on the work plan for Fiscal Year 2022.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations - Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: This proposed Zoning Text Amendment would incorporate the goals and definitions of the Housing Albemarle Policy into the Zoning Ordinance and would be developed parallel to additional affordable housing incentives, as previously discussed during the February 16, 2022 Board of Supervisors work session. This effort would likely separate the incentives from this amendm...
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