Overview
A complete community enables people of different means and at different stages of life to have choices about where to live. One of the best ways to achieve this is to encourage a wide variety of housing types. Multiple zoning districts enable a variety of housing types and densities – from apartments above stores in downtowns to single family houses on generous lawns. Accessory dwelling units and the subdivision of oversized single family houses can increase housing supply without changing neighborhood character. Site plan regulations and design guidelines can encourage housing diversity.
A complete community enables people of different means and at different stages of life to have choices about where to live. One of the best ways to achieve this is to encourage a wide variety of housing types. Multiple zoning districts enable a variety of housing types and densities – from apartments above stores in downtowns to single family houses on generous lawns. Accessory dwelling units and the subdivision of oversized single family houses can increase housing supply without changing neighborhood character. Site plan regulations and design guidelines can encourage housing diversity.
Tools and Actions
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Municipal Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plan Economic Development section to explain existing and future housing needs, including affordable housing.
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Area Specific Plans
Area-specific plans can include provisions for diversity of housing types and affordable housing provisions.
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Housing Plans
Municipalities can create an affordable housing plan. Accessory housing regulations can be used to create diversity and affordability.
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Local and County Agreements
Municipalities can create a housing authority to promote housing diversity or build affordable housing. States, counties and municipalities can create subsidies and tax abatements for affordable housing.
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