CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Provide direction regarding the proposed Affordable Housing Incentive Program (AHIP) - PZC 22-1-017
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Allison Laff, AICP, Deputy Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission (HRFHC) reviewed the proposed AHIP at their April 4, 2022 and June 6, 2022 meetings. On May 18, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) open the public hearing regarding AHIP and continued it to the July 6, 2022 PZC meeting. Following two public speakers at the July 6, 2022 meeting and discussion by the PZC, the PZC made a motion to approve the proposed AHIP (motion failed, 8-0).
BACKGROUND:
Consultant SB Friedman was engaged by the City in fall 2019 to analyze the City's housing market and project short- and long-term housing needs. The final plan entitled "Addressing Unmet Housing Needs" was reviewed by the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission and approved by the City Council in September 2020.
The findings included in the plan were used as the basis for developing a menu of policy options to address identified housing challenges and capitalize on opportunities to create diverse housing options at various price points. One of the key recommendations included in the plan was the development of an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO) that would link the creation of affordable housing units to market-rate residential development.
In January 2021, the City Council directed staff to begin work on an IZO. On February 16, 2021, the City Council awarded Procurement 21-054, Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Advisory Services, to SB Friedman and Duncan Associates (subconsultant).
June 2021 Workshop
On June 21, 2021, the City Council held a workshop to discuss a potential Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (IZO) for Naperville. At the conclusion of the workshop, there was City Council consensus to focus affordable housing efforts on...
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