HomeMy WebLinkAbout0.8.06 Affordable Housing Proposal4.07.15 Requirements:
In order to fulfill the goals of the Comprehensive Plan while directing growth into the areas designated in
that plan, requirements will be based on the Proposed Land Use Districts from the Comprehensive Plan.
4.07.15.01 For Lands Designated High Density Residential:
(1) Planned Unit Developments - All Planned Unit Development proposals, and Planned Unit Development
Amendment requests which results in an increase in density, must provide that at least 10% of the housing mix
are affordable housing units. Providing 10% affordable housing units will not, by itself, be sufficient to fulfill
the PUD requirement for a variety of housing types and densities [Section 4.07.03(5)].
(2) Off-site - Given that these lands have been planned for two or less acres per dwelling unit, these are the
locations most suited for affordable housing. Off-site proposals will only be approved by the County
Commissioners if the applicant can demonstrate circumstances that would justify an off-site option. In any
event, the applicant must show that affordable housing units meet the requirements of these regulations and the
Garfield County Affordable Housing Guidelines, and that these housing units will actually be built in Study
Area 1. No cash -in -lieu payment will be accepted.
4.07.15.02 For Lands With Any Land Use Designation Other Than High Density Residential:
(1) Planned Unit Developments - All Planned Unit Development proposals, and Planned Unit Development
Amendment requests which results in an increase in density, must provide that at least 10% of the housing mix
are affordable housing units. Providing 10% affordable housing units will not, by itself, be sufficient to fulfill
the PUD requirement for a mix of housing.
(2) Off-site - Given that these lands have been planned for low density, these are not always the best locations
for affordable housing. At the applicant's request, Garfield County will consider off-site affordable housing.
The applicant must show that affordable housing meets the requirements of these regulations and the Garfield
County Affordable Housing Guidelines, and that these housing units will actually be built in Study Area 1. No
cash in lieu payment will be accepted.
The Elk Meadows community is a few miles from the closest commercial and social services
and public transportation and is therefore not a desirable location for affordable housing
units. The applicant proposes to comply with Garfield County affordable housing regulations
at a location within Glenwood Springs or other area community. Details of how the applicant
will satisfy the affordable housing regulations will be presented at the time of preliminary
plan.
Subsequent paragraphs of section 4.07 are related to criteria for the provision of
affordable housing units that is not applicable to PUD amendment and thus are not
shown.
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