Density Bonus to Achieve Plan Goals The city ID: 831256
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Planning Implementation ToolsFigure 1:
Planning Implementation ToolsFigure 1: Density Bonus to Density Bonus to Achieve Plan Goals The citys comprehensive plan A local landowner wants to develop 20-acres in an area that has a good spot for a trail extension but would require a bridge over the river. This route would allow residents Current policies allow single-family houses on ¾ acres lots or larger. If the landowner 23 additional housing units on the property.affordable housing; underground parking. shing piers; Center for Land Use Educationwww.uwsp.edu/cnr/landcenter/TOOL DESCRIPTIONA density bonus is an incentive-based tool that permits developers square footage or increases in the number of developed units. This Environmental Protection A density bonus is commonly used to promote conservation or improvement of natural resources and open space. A commun
ity may a nature trail in a project area
ity may a nature trail in a project area. This technique can be used to protect land on the property being developed or on another property. Density bonuses are often used to increase the supply of affordable income or senior households. The additional cash ow from these bonus units offsets the reduced revenue from the affordable units.CREATIONsubdivision regulations. There are three basic steps for creating ne the purpose for providing density bonuses. ne an amenity such as a trail or public space, or provide affordable Identify the area where the bonuses are allowed. Areas ed that meet program goals. If the purpose ed. If the purpose is to increase affordable housing throughout the city, ed areas should c policy for allowing bonuses. A written ed on the map. acceptable design, construction, and location. For
affordable affordable units needed for
affordable affordable units needed for bonus eligibility. Type of housing (single family, duplex, multi-family), income limits, sale price, ADMINISTRATIONwith the appropriate municipal staff to determine if their proposal will qualify for the bonus program. Staff will review the site plan does not have an adverse effect on adjacent properties in the zoning Land set aside for environmental protection, buffers, greenspace Units created as part of an affordable housing initiative will need part of the program to ensure affordability and compliance. Staff nes should be used to enforce compliance. In place of a municipality, non-pro t housing organizations are suitable entities to manage bonus dwelling units designated for affordable IMPLEMENTATIONcomprehensive plan. The increased density. Report Card: Density BonusCostMoney
or staff resources required to implemen
or staff resources required to implement tool.No direct cost to the community other than the staff or consultant time to set up the program and administer it. An Public AcceptanceThe publics positive or negative perception of the tool. Generally, the public agrees that increasing density in one Political AcceptancePoliticians willingness to implement tool. cials accept this tool if the local citizens see the EquityFairness to stakeholders regarding who incurs costs and consequences.This tool is perceived as fair because the community meets AdministrationLevel of complexity to manage, maintain, enforce, and monitor the tool.Someone must review site plans prior to construction and ensure ScaleThe geographic scale at which tool is best implemented.GRADING EXPLANATIONA - ExcellentB - Above AverageC - AverageD - Below Aver