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GBHA hears updates on zoning amendments, short‑term rentals and housing study
Summary
Staff told the Green Bay Housing Authority that first reading of affordable housing text amendments to the zoning code passed and second reading is scheduled for December; the director also summarized short‑term rental discussions and an upcoming housing study.
At the meeting the housing director updated the board on several policy and planning items: ongoing short‑term rental discussions, zoning text amendments designed to promote more affordable housing forms, and a housing study nearing completion.
The director said two parallel short‑term rental efforts are under consideration: communications from alderpersons and a report from the Equal Rights Commission. Staff told the board the city council will revisit short‑term rental options in December with potential measures such as limiting the total number of rentable days per year or establishing minimum stay lengths.
On zoning, staff said the city completed a first reading of affordable housing text amendments that aim to reduce minimum lot sizes, allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with conditional permits, permit adult day cares in residential districts, and generally promote higher‑density housing. The director characterized the amendments as "promoting higher density housing," and said the second reading is expected in December.
Board members raised concerns about enforcement and possible unintended conversions—where a permitted ADU could become an unregulated rental—so the amendments are paired with a permit and conditional‑use process. Staff also said they are finalizing a housing study (mapping in progress) and expect to present updated findings in December.
The board did not take formal policy votes at the meeting on these items; staff said the second zoning reading and council deliberation will determine next steps.
