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Planning Commission recommends Habitat for Humanity 5‑unit affordable project to City Council, with parking limits
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about parking, maintenance and local preference, the commission unanimously recommended City Council approve a five‑unit, deed‑restricted affordable housing project proposed by Habitat for Humanity, and asked council to adopt parking limits and finalize the land‑lease and maintenance arrangements.
The Ojai Planning Commission voted unanimously on March 4 to recommend that City Council approve a proposed five‑unit, deed‑restricted 100% affordable housing project on North Montgomery Street developed by Habitat for Humanity. Commissioners attached a recommendation limiting parking — one space per tiny home unit and two spaces for the project’s larger two‑bedroom unit — and asked council to finalize land‑lease and maintenance arrangements.
Darcy Taylor, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Ventura County, told commissioners the project is designed to house seniors, veterans and low‑income households who live or work in Ojai and emphasized adaptations to Habitat's usual "sweat equity" model to accommodate elderly applicants. Taylor said the project is the result of a multi‑year…
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