§ 30-691.4. Distribution and physical compatibility of affordable dwelling units.

Affordable dwelling units intended to qualify for density bonus features shall comply with the following criteria. For purposes of this section, dwelling unit type shall be construed to mean any of the dwelling uses defined in Article XII of this chapter that are permitted on the site, and including the number of bedrooms contained therein.

(1)

Distribution. Affordable dwelling units of the given dwelling unit type shall be located on a site so as to be interspersed among the market rate dwelling units of the same dwelling unit type on the site, and shall not be concentrated together or otherwise separated from market rate dwelling units.

(2)

Physical compatibility. The exterior appearance of affordable dwelling units shall be similar to and compatible with the typical exterior appearance of market rate units of the same dwelling unit type on the site by provision of similar architectural style and similar exterior building materials, finishes and quality of construction, except as may be adjusted with the approval of the City Council's designee for purposes of avoiding potential economic loss by the owner or applicant as provided in Chapter 16, Article II.

(3)

Dwelling unit types and sizes. The number of market rate dwelling units of a given dwelling unit type on the site shall be not less than the number of affordable dwelling units of the same dwelling unit type. The floor area of affordable dwelling units shall comprise not less than 80 percent of the typical floor area of market rate dwelling units of the same dwelling unit type, provided that no affordable dwelling unit bedroom shall contain less than 100 square feet of floor area.

(Code 2004, § 114-691.4; Ord. No. 2007-187-203, § 1, 9-10-2007; Ord. No. 2008-40-60, § 1, 3-24-2008)

(Code 2004, § 114-691.4; Ord. No. 2007-187-203, § 1, 9-10-2007; Ord. No. 2008-40-60, § 1, 3-24-2008)