Title
Affordable Housing Incentive Plan (Amended) (B)
Explanation
On March 28, 1994, the City Commission adopted the City of Gainesville Affordable Housing Incentive Plan (AHIP). The City has periodically updated the AHIP; it was last updated in July, 2003. The AHIP consists of the adoption of specific initiatives to encourage or facilitate the production of affordable housing. In accordance with Section 420.907, Florida Statutes, State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), the City must adopt an AHIP and incorporate it into the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). The Planning Division staff has updated the following sections of the AHIP: 1) Expedited Permitting by adding the affordable housing concept review and approval process; and 2) Reduction of Parking Requirements by adding the City's parking requirements for fewer parking spaces for low and moderate-income housing.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt a Resolution approving the amended Affordable Housing Incentive Plan and incorporating it into the 2005-2007 Local Housing Assistance Plan.