All units that are constructed for very low, low or moderate income households must meet the following minimum standards:
(A) Distribution. Except as otherwise required, affordable units must be constructed concurrently with, or before, construction of market rate units. All affordable units must be reasonably distributed throughout the project as approved by the Planning Commission, must be constructed of similar materials and both interior and exterior must be finished at a comparable quality as the market rate units. Affordable dwelling units must measure not less than 90% of the average square footage of market rate units with the same number of bedrooms.
(B) Comparable amenities. Residents of affordable units may not be charged for amenities not charged to other residents, including without limitation, access to recreational facilities, parking, cable TV, and interior amenities like dishwashers and microwave ovens. Optional services for all residents must be the same. Tenants of affordable units cannot be required to purchase additional services.
(Ord. 1173, passed 7-2-07)