Affordable units shall be comparable in number of bedrooms, exterior appearance and overall quality of construction to market rate units in the same development. Subject to the approval of the Planning Director, square footage of affordable units and interior features in affordable units need not be the same as or equivalent to those in market rate units in the same residential project, so long as they are of good quality and are consistent with contemporary standards for new housing.
Affordable units shall be dispersed throughout the residential project, or, subject to the approval of the Planning Director, may be clustered within the residential project when this furthers affordable housing opportunities.
The developer shall provide both two (2) and three (3) bedroom affordable units, in a mix approved by the Planning, Public Works and Environmental Services Director.
Upon application as provided herein, the County may, to the maximum extent appropriate in light of project design elements, allow builders to finish the interior of affordable units with less expensive finishes and appliances than those present in market rate units.
(Ord. 1451, eff. January 1, 2015)