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Council adopts expedited review policy to speed affordable housing approvals
Summary
The council unanimously adopted a revised expedited development‑review policy to meet Proposition 123 requirements: qualifying affordable housing projects that submit a complete application must receive a final decision within 90 days.
The Grand Junction City Council on Wednesday adopted a revised expedited review policy intended to accelerate approvals for qualifying affordable housing projects and keep the city eligible for Proposition 123 funds.
Planning manager Nikki Galehouse told council the revised policy aligns with state guidance and requires a final decision within 90 days after the city receives a complete application for a qualifying project. Qualifying projects include any development where at least 50% of units meet the policy’s affordable definition (rental units at or below 60% area median income [AMI]), any project proposing to use Prop‑123…
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