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Commission debates expanded preference rules for affordable units; continuation set
Summary
The Planning Commission and public heard a contentious presentation on proposed ordinance changes that expand displaced-tenant preferences and create a neighborhood preference (25%). After hours of testimony about fair-housing risk and operational details, the commission continued the measure for further analysis and outreach.
Planning staff and the Mayor—s Office of Housing and Community Development presented a proposed ordinance to consolidate and expand housing preferences on Sept. 24. The substitute proposal would keep the historical Certificate of Preference (COP) program intact, expand the displaced-tenant (Ellis/other no-fault) preference categories, and create a new neighborhood preference for a portion of units in new affordable developments.
Madika Mohan (Planning staff) explained the mechanics in the substitute language: the neighborhood preference would apply to 25% of units (after COP and…
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