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Norwalk committee advances draft rules for distributing roughly $2–2.5M affordable‑housing fund
Summary
City staff presented a draft ordinance and scoring matrix to govern dispersal of roughly $2–2.5 million in fees collected under Norwalk’s inclusionary zoning rules, recommending perpetual deed restrictions, shovel‑readiness tests and a third‑party financial review before awards.
STAMFORD — The Norwalk City ad hoc housing committee on Feb. 19 continued work on an ordinance that would govern how the city allocates roughly $2 million to $2.5 million collected from inclusionary‑zoning fees and new commercial construction.
City planning staffer Steve told members the account is “approaching, like, the 2 and a half million dollars” and said state law ties the money to rehabilitation or new construction serving households at or below roughly 60% of state median income. He briefed the committee on a draft scoring matrix that would prioritize smaller projects, award bonus points for transit‑proximate locations and sustainability measures, and require deed restrictions on units funded by the program.
Why it matters: The draft would create a standing committee charged with vetting applicants and awarding funds; staff and members…
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