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Council tables proposed housing‑affordability overlay after debate over density, deed‑restriction length
Summary
Staff presented a proposed Housing Affordability Overlay (HAZ) aligned with state House Bill 37 that would allow higher‑density single‑family developments; councilors debated unit counts and 20‑year deed restrictions and voted to table the ordinance for more review.
Planning staff presented a draft housing‑affordability overlay (referred to in the meeting as the HAZ) intended to implement incentives under state House Bill 37. The staff presenter said the overlay aims to create "attainable" owner‑occupied single‑family homes targeted at roughly 120% of area median income, with provisions such as lot and frontage flexibilities, design standards, park connectivity, and priority sales periods for Harrisville residents, first‑time buyers and…
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