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Call a Legislative Hearing for Land Use Management Ordinance Text Amendments - Proposed Changes to Articles 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and Appendix A Related to Housing Choices for a Complete Community on January 25, 2023.
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Staff:
Department:
Mary Jane Nirdlinger, Interim Planning Director
Planning
Judy Johnson, Assistant Director
Anya Grahn-Federmack, Principal Planner
Overview: Staff proposes revisions to the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) to specifically address townhouse developments as well as other updates related to housing choices.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council adopt the resolution calling a legislative hearing to amend the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) related to housing choices on January 25, 2023.
Key Issues:
The proposed revisions would:
* Address the unique characteristics of townhouse developments by classifying townhouses as a use, specifying design and development standards, and providing a clear definition; and
* Update definitions and regulations to foster the introduction of "gentle density" by allowing duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and cottage courts in residential zoning districts.
Attachments:
* Resolution
A RESOLUTION CALLING A LEGISLATIVE HEARING TO CONSIDER A LAND USE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING HOUSING REGULATIONS RELATED TO ARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 3, ARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 5, ARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 7, AND APPENDIX A FOR JANUARY 25, 2023 (2022-12-07/R-5)
WHEREAS, as housing becomes less attainable due to limited supplies, high pricing, and limited housing options, there are fewer housing options for current and new residents at different income levels, life cycles, and stages to live in the community; and
WHEREAS, as housing becomes more expensive and less attainable, Chape Hill's workforce must look at housing opportunities outside of the community, leading to increased traffic and parking demands; and
WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill 2020 Comprehensive Plan promotes a ran...
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