The purpose of the MPDU program is to substantially increase the county's supply of moderately priced housing units as a natural function of the development process. This program permits an increase in density above the total number of dwelling units permitted by the standard method of development if MPDUs are actually constructed and the applicant does not choose to pay a per square foot payment in lieu. Construction of MPDUs also permits a reduction in certain area and dimensional requirements where certain criteria are met (see also § 1-19-8.620.5). Alternative options to the production of MPDUs in residential developments may be granted in exceptional cases (Chapter 6A, § 1-6A-5(E) of the MPDU program). The site plan approval procedures of § 1-19-2.160 and § 1-19-3.300 through § 1-19-3.300.4 of this Code must be followed, except as specifically provided in this division. Where any of the provisions of this section are elected for a development, all of the requirements of this division apply.
(Ord. 02-26-322, 11-21-2002; Ord. 08-26-502, 10-14-2008; Ord. 09-22-526, 7-14-2009; Ord. 13-25-653, 10-31-2013; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014; Bill No. 22-28, 10-18-2022)
Editor's note:
The specific regulations governing the unit costs, income levels and administration of the MPDU program are established as a separate MPDU ordinance with accompanying resolutions and shall be the governing authority. See Chapter 6A.