§ 16-23. Program approval process.  


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  • Participation in the affordable dwelling unit program shall require approval of an affordable dwelling unit plan for the site by the Program Administrator in accordance with the provisions of this section.

    (1)

    Affordable dwelling unit plan submission requirements. The applicant shall submit the following plans and information to the Program Administrator:

    a.

    A copy of the proposed plan of development for the site.

    b.

    A copy of plans submitted with the building permit application, or to be submitted with the building permit application if such application has not yet been made.

    c.

    Such plans, specifications and other written or graphic information as necessary for the Program Administrator to determine compliance with the requirements of this article.

    d.

    The estimated cost of construction of each affordable dwelling unit, including the pro rata share of physical site improvement costs for each such unit, but not including the cost of land acquisition.

    e.

    The estimated pricing of the affordable dwelling units, which may take into account standard underwriting criteria and costs of occupancy, such as condominium and homeowners' association fees and utility costs in conformance with Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2305. Final pricing shall be determined by the designee at the time a contract of sale or lease is executed.

    f.

    Income levels of households intended to qualify for occupancy of the affordable dwelling units.

    g.

    Appropriate covenants or agreements shall be prepared by the owner or applicant's attorney and approved as to form by the City Attorney that bind the owner or applicant to the requirements of the affordable dwelling unit program.

    (2)

    Action by Program Administrator. The Program Administrator shall review the affordable dwelling unit plan and approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the plan. The action of the Program Administrator shall be set forth in writing and shall be provided to the applicant, the Zoning Administrator and the designee.

    (3)

    Approval of plan of development. No plan of development required by Chapter 30 for a site intended to qualify for the affordable dwelling unit program shall be approved by the Director unless and until the Program Administrator has provided written certification to the Director that the affordable dwelling unit program criteria set forth in this article are satisfied and that the affordable dwelling unit plan for the site has been approved by the Program Administrator.

    (Code 2004, § 58-75; Ord. No. 2008-39-59, § 2, 3-24-2008)

(Code 2004, § 58-75; Ord. No. 2008-39-59, § 2, 3-24-2008)