September 28, 2021Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves the proposed text amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances.
Council voted to approve the proposed text amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances with the condition that: The code be amended in all places to reflect the updated Land Use Incentive Grant (LUIG) policy that requires 50% of affordable housing units to accept rental assistance such as Housing Choice Vouchers.
- Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley.
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Official title: Council approved the proposed text amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances with the condition that: The code be amended in all places to reflect the updated Land Use Incentive Grant (LUIG) policy that requires 50% of affordable housing units to accept rental assistance such as Housing Choice Vouchers
Carried 4–2
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Wisler and carried on a 4-2 vote, with Councilwoman Kilgore and Councilwoman Mosley voting “no” and Mayor Manheimer being recused.
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“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the proposed text amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances with the condition that: The code be amended in all places to reflect the updated Land Use Incentive Grant (LUIG) policy that requires 50% of affordable housing units to accept rental assistance such as Housing Choice Vouchers; and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, are in the public interest, are consistent with the City's comprehensive plan and meet the development needs of the community in that the amendments will (1) encourage responsible growth; (2) increase mixed-use development along transit corridors; (3) improve urban design; (4) make streets more walkable, comfortable and connected; (5) increase housing supply and encourage the development of affordable housing; and (6) facilitate development that maximizes public benefit.”
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