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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - COMPLETE AGENDA - 01/16/2024 - WORK SESSION Fort Collins City Council Work Session Agenda 6:05 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Council Information Center (CIC), 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 NOTE: New location for Council work sessions. NOTICE: Work Sessions of the City Council are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month in the Council Information Center (CIC) of the 300 Building. Meetings are conducted in a hybrid format, however there is no public participation permitted in a work session. City Council members may participate in this meeting via electronic means pursuant to their adopted policies and protocol. How to view this Meeting: Meetings are open to the public and can be attended in person by anyone. Meetings are televised live on Channels 14 & 881 on cable television. Meetings are livestreamed on the City's website, fcgov.com/fctv. 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While work sessions do not include public comment, mail comments about any item on the agenda to cityleaders@fcgov.com Meeting agendas, minutes, and archived videos are available on the City's meeting portal at https://fortcollins-co.municodemeetings.com/ City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 1 City Council Work Session Agenda January 16, 2024 at 6:05 PM Council Information Center (CIC) 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins NOTE: New location for Council work sessions. Cablecast on FCTV Channel 14 on Connexion Channel 14 and 881 on Comcast Kelly DiMartino Anissa Hollingshead Jeni Arndt, Mayor Emily Francis, District 6, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Gutowsky, District 1 Julie Pignataro, District 2 Tricia Canonico, District 3 Melanie Potyondy, District 4 Kelly Ohlson, District 5 Carrie Daggett City Attorney City Manager City Clerk CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 6:05 PM (Immediately following the City Council regular meeting, which starts at 6:00 PM, in the Council Information Center (CIC), new location.) A)CALL MEETING TO ORDER B)ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1.Land Use Code Discussion. The purpose of this work session is to seek feedback regarding potential revisions to Land Use Code (LUC) housing-related changes and to seek guidance on next steps on other portions of the Code. This work session focuses on the key topic areas presented to Council at the December 19 Regular Council meeting. Other changes to the existing LUC (e.g., code reorganization, increasing graphic representations, clarifying language and rules of measurement) will also be brought forward for Council discussion. C)ANNOUNCEMENTS D)ADJOURNMENT Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please provide advance notice. 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Page 1 City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 1 of 8 January 16, 2024 WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY City Council STAFF Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, Senior Project Manager, City Manager’s Office Meaghan Overton, Housing Manager Noah Beals, Development Review Manager Clay Frickey, Planning Manager Paul Sizemore, Director of Community Development & Neighborhood Services Caryn Champine, Director of PDT SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION Land Use Code Discussion. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this work session is to seek feedback regarding potential revisions to Land Use Code (LUC) housing-related changes and to seek guidance on next steps on other portions of the Code. This work session focuses on the key topic areas presented to Council at the December 19 Regular Council meeting. Other changes to the existing LUC (e.g., code reorganization, increasing graphic representations, clarifying language and rules of measurement) will also be brought forward for Council discussion. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. Do Councilmembers support Work Stream #1 and direct staff to return with a new draft code in March/April? 2. Do Councilmembers support proposed revisions? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Following the submission and certification of a petition sufficient for referendum, Council reconsidered Ordinance No. 136, 2023 at the Regular Meeting on December 19, 2023. Council voted (3-2) to repeal Ordinance No. 136, 2022, Repealing and Reenacting Section 29-1 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins Code to Adopt the Land Development Code and Separately Codifying the 1997 Land Use Code As “Transitional Land Use Regulations”. Council then directed staff to explore next steps for refinement of housing-related Land Use Code (LUC) changes. Page 2 Item 1. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 2 of 8 Background The current Land Use Code (LUC) was developed in 1997, replacing the Land Development Guidance System (LDGS) that did not offer a high level of predictability for development across the community. The 1997 Land Use Code was designed to increase predictability of development and guide “greenfield” development in Fort Collins. When City Plan, the Fort Collins comprehensive plan, was updated and adopted in 2019 with extensive community outreach, the plan highlighted ways that the 1997 Land Use Code was not able to adequately address the many infill projects that were beginning to be developed in existing residential and commercial neighborhoods. Further, the Transit Master Plan, the Housing Strategic Plan, and the Our Climate Future (OCF) Plan illustrated areas of improvement for better transit service, affordable housing options and climate impacts, several of which were related to the Land Use Code. Upon adoption of the Housing Strategic Plan in 2021, Council approved an off-cycle budget appropriation to update the Land Use Code. An extensive Diagnostic Report was conducted to understand barriers to achieving the goals within the most recently adopted plans, including City Plan, the Housing Strategic Plan, the Transit Master Plan and the Our Climate Future Plan. The Diagnostic Report suggested that the current LUC does not provide a clear, context-specific framework for infill and redevelopment. Rather, the LUC has many standards that assume a “greenfield” or undeveloped site. As Fort Collins continues to grow, more development will take place in existing neighborhoods and commercial areas because the outward expansion of Fort Collins is limited by the Growth Management Area (GMA). The Diagnostic Report outlined a range of potential changes to the LUC that would adjust land use regulations to guide infill and redevelopment more appropriately. Five Guiding Principles Revisions to the code have continued to support the five guiding principles confirmed by City Council in November 2021 and re-affirmed by a majority of Councilmembers at a work session in February 2023: 1. Increase overall housing capacity (market rate and affordable) and calibrate market-feasible incentives for deed-restricted affordable housing 2. Enable more affordability, especially near high frequency transit and growth areas 3. Allow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing context 4. Make the code easier to use and understand 5. Improve predictability of the development review process, especially for housing Staff has explored next steps for refinement of housing-related Land Use Code (LUC) changes as directed by Council. At this Work Session, staff will outline several potential work streams for Council consideration and direction. Potential Future Work Streams Depending on feedback received, staff can begin work on Land Use Code revisions and move through possible next steps. Below are several possible next steps, attempting to clarify different work streams related to the Land Use Code: Work Stream #1: Complete Foundational Land Use Code Changes (Immediate Next Steps):  Direct staff to bring forward a draft Land Use Code that removes controversial items  Achieves foundational Code changes for reorganization, clarification and deed restricted affordable housing improvements Page 3 Item 1. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 3 of 8  Will require direction from Council on items to remove or revise  Anticipated timeline: o Feb/March: Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing and Recommendation o March/April: City Council First Reading o April/May: City Council Second Reading Work Stream #2 Council Direction on Potential Revisions (For Council Consideration): Further consideration of items removed from draft Land Use Code (e.g., revision, referral to ballot, or other) Work Stream #3 (For Council Consideration):  Phase II: Consider ALL remaining priorities for Land Use Code update (e.g., commercial zoning and TOD, remaining housing related changes, xeric-landscaping, tree standards)  Direct staff to develop a proposed scope, engagement strategy and timeline Work Stream #1: Complete Foundational Land Use Code Changes As mentioned above, some aspects of the existing 1997 Land Use Code make it difficult to use and understand, especially without graphic representations of form-based requirements and illogical organization of the Code sections. The changes outlined below attempt to correct some of the deficiencies in the existing Land Use Code, especially those related to organization, ease of use, clarification of terms and requirements, and expanded incentives for affordable housing. Changes staff recommends including within a new draft of the LUC include:  Reorganize content so the most used information is first in the Code  Reformat zone districts with consistent graphics, tables, and illustrations  Consolidate form standards in new Article 3 – Building Types  Consolidate use standards into table in new Article 4 – Use Standards  Update definitions and rules of measurement for consistency  Rename some zones and create subdistricts to consolidate standards  Create a menu of building types and form standards to guide compatibility  Update use standards, rules of measurement, and definitions to align with new building types and standards  Regulate building size through maximum floor area and form standards instead of units per building  Regulate density through form standards and building types instead of dwelling units per acre  Expand and re-calibrate incentives for affordable housing  Any revisions from Work Stream #2 that Council would like to include in Foundational Code Changes Additional Context for Affordable Housing Incentives: Throughout the engagement process on housing- related Code changes, community members have highlighted affordable housing as an important priority for updates to the Land Use Code. Accordingly, foundational Land Use Code changes would seek to expand and re-calibrate incentives for affordable housing. In addition, allowing an Administrative Review type for projects with at least 10% deed-restricted affordable housing will likely be necessary to maintain the City’s eligibility for funding through Proposition 123. This change to review types for affordable housing Page 4 Item 1. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 4 of 8 developments is also recommended for inclusion in foundational Land Use Code changes. The approach to foundational changes for affordable housing incentives would emphasize:  Removing Code barriers to building deed-restricted affordable housing  Providing market feasible incentives to encourage development of more deed-restricted units in a wider range of zone districts  Utilizing best practices to incentivize affordable housing development through land use regulation, including incentives for increased height, increased density, and reduced parking requirements Suggestions to require affordable housing in future developments have been heard through community engagement and discussed by Council. Such requirements may be contemplated in the future; however, the foundational Land Use Code changes outlined above must be in place to begin to build a system whereby policies requiring affordable housing can be contemplated and effectively designed. Staff anticipates that foundational Land Use Code changes could be completed in approximately 4-5 months. Work Stream #2: Council Direction on Potential Revisions This Agenda Item Summary is intended to support Council dialogue by providing a summary of potential revisions. These potential revisions seek to respond to the feedback received from community members at the public forums and public comments received throughout the project. For each potential revision, information has been included about what is currently permitted under the existing Land Use Code and what was changed in the LUC as adopted October 2023. Council may also choose to make revisions that have not been outlined here. Residential, Low-Density (RL): The Residential, Low Density (RL) Zone District is the largest residential zone district in Fort Collins. Most neighborhoods within the RL zone district are comprised primarily of single-unit, detached homes. Over 50% of existing housing was built between 1960 and 1997. Currently allowed under the existing Land Use Code in RL:  Housing Types: Single-unit detached house  Max Density: 1 dwelling unit per lot Page 5 Item 1. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 5 of 8  Lot Size: 6,000 sq feet minimum AND 3 times the total floor area, whichever is greater  Maximum Height: 28 feet for residential buildings Changes adopted in October 2023:  Housing Types: Add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)  Max Density: Increase to 2 dwelling units per lot (detached house + ADU only)  Other: o ADU height limited to 15 feet where there is no alley o Allow an ADU with single-unit dwelling only o Require ADU properties to have a resident manager o Prohibit Short-Term Rentals (STR) in ADUs Potential revisions for RL: 1. Remove Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as a permitted housing type (this revision would also decrease maximum density permitted on a lot) Neighborhood Conservation, Low Density (NCL) / Old Town-A (OT-A): The Neighborhood Conservation, Low Density Zone District is similar to the RL Zone District in that it permits primarily single-unit, detached houses; however, the NCL Zone also permits “Carriage Houses” on lots over 12,000 square feet (about 10% of all NCL lots). The NCL Zone District areas are generally west and southeast of Downtown. These neighborhoods were mostly built before 1959 and comprise single-family homes on blocks with alleys. Some blocks in the NCL Zone also include duplexes built prior to the current LUC, and some larger lots include Carriage Houses. A carriage house is a detached single unit dwelling that is behind another detached single unit dwelling. It is limited in size to a maximum 1,000 sf of floor area and requires an additional parking space. Currently allowed under the existing Land Use Code:  Housing Types: Single-unit detached house; carriage house  Max Density: 1 unit or 2 units for lots >12,000 sf  Lot Size: 6,000 sf minimum; 12,000 sf minimum for carriage house (10% of NCL lots)  Maximum Height: 2 stories; 24 feet for carriage house or building at the rear of the lot Changes adopted in October 2023:  Housing Types: Add duplex; expand where ADUs are permitted; permit 3-unit apartment, rowhouse, and cottage court for affordable housing only  Max Density: 3 units per lot  Lot Size: 4,500 sf; 6,000 sf for 3-unit apartment/rowhouse, 9,000 sf for 3-unit cottage court  Maximum Height: 28 ft; 24 feet for ADU; 15 ft for detached ADU with no alley  Other: o Affordable housing allows 3-unit apartment, rowhouse, and cottage court Page 6 Item 1. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 6 of 8 o Requirements to integrate existing structure o HOA may limit to internal ADU only o ADU height limited to 15 feet where there is no alley o Require ADU properties to have a resident manager o Prohibit Short-Term Rentals (STR) in ADUs Potential revisions for NCL/OT-A: 2. Remove duplex as a permitted housing type 3. Maintain current lot size for residential units 4. Remove affordable housing incentive of additional housing types (apartment, rowhouse, cottage court) NCM (OT-B) – Neighborhood Conservation, Medium Density Zone District: The Neighborhood Conservation, Medium Density Zone District comprises neighborhoods that are adjacent to Downtown and includes a diverse mix of single-unit detached, duplex, and multi-unit residential buildings often integrated on the same block with commercial uses and services within walking distance. Currently allowed under the existing Land Use Code:  Housing Types: Single-unit detached house; carriage house; multi-unit up to 4 units (e.g., duplex, triplex, fourplex)  Lot Size: 5,000 sf for single-unit detached house; 6,000 sf for multi-unit buildings up to 4 units; 10,000 sf for carriage house  Maximum Height: 2 stories, 24 ft for carriage house or building at the rear of the lot Changes adopted in October 2023:  Housing Types: Allow up to 5 units in multi-unit buildings  Max Density: 6 units per lot  Lot Size: 4,500 sf; 6,000 sf for 4-unit apartment/rowhouse, 9,000 sf for 3-6 unit cottage court  Maximum Height: 28 ft; 24 feet for ADU; 15 ft for detached ADU with no alley  Other: o Affordable housing allows 6-unit apartment, 5-unit rowhouse, and 3-6 unit cottage court o Requirements to integrate existing structure o HOA may limit to internal ADU only o ADU height limited to 15 feet where there is no alley o Require ADU properties to have a resident manager o Prohibit Short-Term Rentals (STR) in ADUs Potential revisions for NCM/OT-B: 5. Maintain current 4 unit maximum for multi-unit building 6. Maintain current lot size for residential units 7. Remove affordable housing incentive of additional density (+1 unit) Page 7 Item 1. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 7 of 8 Private Covenants/Homeowners Associations (HOAs): There are currently over 200 HOAs registered in Fort Collins. They vary based on neighborhood size, housing type and the types of things their covenants address. Current Land Use Code regulations for HOAs:  Can not prohibit or limit: xeric landscaping, solar/photovoltaic collectors on roofs, clothes lines in back yards, odor controlled compost bins  Can not require: turf grass yards/lots Changes adopted in October 2023:  Can not prohibit or limit: the number and/or type of dwelling units permitted on a lot when that number and/or type of dwelling unit(s) would otherwise be permitted; the ability to subdivide property when that subdivision would otherwise be permitted  Can regulate: external aesthetics including (but not limited to) site placement/ setbacks, color, window placement, height, and materials; if ADU is internal or detached Potential revisions for HOAs: 8. Remove language prohibiting HOAs from regulating the number and/or type of dwelling units permitted on a lot 9. Remove language prohibiting HOAs from regulating the ability to subdivide property Staff anticipates that this work stream would require additional Council direction on which revisions to pursue, and that the timeline would be determined by Council. Land Use Code Project Expenditures The following tables show spending on the Land Use Code. The first table is spending for 2021-2023. The second table isolates spending for 2023 only. These tables do not include staff hours for community engagement in 2023, estimated to be around 550-600 hours. Land Use Code Update Budget Spending 2021-2023 Consulting Services 349,209.92 (Planning & engagement $308,786.92) (Legal Services $40,423.00) Marketing Services 1,237.65 Language Access Services 3,908.56 Copy & Reproduction Services 4,448.80 Post Card 20,907.14 Office Supplies 2,400.00 Food for Public Meetings 5,907.53 TOTAL 388,019.60 Page 8 Item 1. City Council Work Session Agenda Item Summary – City of Fort Collins Page 8 of 8 Land Use Code Update Budget Spending for 2023 Consulting Services 62,403.01 (Planning & engagement $53,979.01) (Legal Services $8,424.00) Marketing Services 1,237.65 Language Access Services 3,908.56 Copy & Reproduction Services 4,448.80 Post Card 20,907.14 Office Supplies 2,400.00 Food for Public Meetings 5,907.53 TOTAL 101,212.69 NEXT STEPS Depending on feedback received at the work session, staff can begin work on Land Use Code revisions and move through possible next steps. Below are several possible next steps, attempting to clarify different work streams related to the Land Use Code: Work Stream #1 (Immediate Next Steps):  Direct staff to bring forward a draft Land Use Code that removes controversial items  Achieves foundational Code changes for reorganization, clarification and deed restricted affordable housing improvements  Will require direction from Council on items to remove or revise  Anticipated timeline: o Feb/March: Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing and Recommendation o March/April: City Council First Reading o April/May: City Council Second Reading Work Stream #2 (For Council Consideration): Further consideration of items removed from draft Land Use Code (e.g., revision, referral to ballot, or other) Work Stream #3 (For Council Consideration):  Phase II: Consider ALL remaining priorities for Land Use Code update (e.g., commercial zoning and TOD, remaining housing related changes, xeric-landscaping, tree standards)  Direct staff to develop a proposed scope, engagement strategy and timeline ATTACHMENTS 1. 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Land Use Code: Possible Revisions January 16, 2024 Caryn Champine | Director, Planning, Development, & Transportation Sylvia Tatman-Burruss | Senior Policy & Project ManagerPage 16 Item 1. Questions 2 1.Do Councilmembers support Work Stream #1 and direct staff to return with a new draft code in March/April? 2.Do Councilmembers support proposed revisions? Page 17 Item 1. An Evolving City Our City’s past and future evolution is summarized below in three eras distinguished by different growth patterns that result ed from our evolving city planning priorities and policies, regulatory systems, and transportation modes. Phase 1: New Land Use Code Page 18 Item 1. Purpose of the Land Use Code Updates: To Align the LUC with Adopted City Plans and Policies with a focus on: •Housing-related Changes •Code Organization •Equity 4 Page 19 Item 1. FIVE GUIDING PRINCIPLES Revisions to the code will continue to support the five guiding principles confirmed by City Council in November 2021 with an emphasis on Equity. 1.Increase overall housing capacity (market rate and affordable) and calibrate market-feasible incentives for deed restricted affordable housing 2.Enable more affordability especially near high frequency transit and growth areas 3.Allow for more diverse housing choices that fit in with the existing context 4.Make the code easier to use and understand 5.Improve predictability of the development permit review process, especially for housing Page 20 Item 1. Work Streams Work Stream #1 (Immediate Next Step): •Direct staff to bring forward a draft Land Use Code that removes controversial items •Achieves reorganization, clarification and deed restricted affordable housing improvements •Will require direction from Council on items to remove or revise •Anticipated timeline: •Feb/March: Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing and Recommendation •March/April: City Council First Reading •April/May: City Council Second Reading Work Stream #2 (For Council Consideration): Further consideration of items removed from draft Land Use Code (e.g., revision, referral to ballot, or other) Work Stream #3 (For Council Consideration): •Phase II: Consider ALL remaining priorities for Land Use Code update (e.g., commercial zoning and TOD, xeric-landscaping, tree standards) •Direct staff to develop a proposed scope, engagement strategy and timeline Page 21 Item 1. 7 •Reorganize content so the most used information is first in the Code •Reformat zone districts with consistent graphics, tables, and illustrations •Consolidate form standards in new Article 3 – Building Types •Consolidate use standards into table in new Article 4 –Use Standards •Update definitions and rules of measurement for consistency •Expand and re-calibrate incentives for affordable housing •Rename some zones and create subdistricts to consolidate standards •Create a menu of building types and form standards to guide compatibility •Update use standards, rules of measurement, and definitions to align with new building types and standards •Regulate building size through maximum floor area and form standards instead of units per building •Regulate density through form standards and building types instead of dwelling units per acre Foundational Land Use Code Changes Page 22 Item 1. Affordable Housing Proposition 123 •Established eligibility this year only •90-day review requirement is likely necessary for future eligibility Philosophy For Incentives (Deed Restricted Affordable Housing) •Focus for Phase 1 Land Use Code updates •Remove barriers to build deed restricted affordable housing •Provide market feasible incentives to allow for more deed-restricted units •Most effective methods include parking reductions and increases to capacity Philosophy For Requirements (inclusionary housing, fee in lieu, etc.) •Recommended for future work stream •Best practice to establish base density, then evaluate and calibrate requirements Page 23 Item 1. Potential Revisions Page 24 Item 1. 1 0Residential, Low Density Zone District (RL) Currently allowed Changes adopted in October 2023 Potential Revisions for RL Housing Types Single-unit detached house Add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) To maintain the RL zone as it is today: 1.Remove ADU as an allowable housing type in RL Max Density 1 dwelling unit per lot Increase to 2 dwelling units per lot (detached house + ADU only) Lot Size 6,000 sq feet minimum AND 3 times the total floor area, whichever is greater Maximum Height 28 feet for residential buildings Other Additional ADU PoliciesPage 25 Item 1. 1 1Neighborhood Conservation, Low-Density Zone District (NCL) Currently allowed Changes adopted in October 2023 Potential Revisions for NCL Housing Types •Single-unit detached house •carriage house Add duplex expand where ADUs are permitted permit 3-unit apartment rowhouse, and cottage court for affordable housing only To maintain the NCL zone as it is today: 2.Remove duplex as a permitted housing type 3.Maintain current lot size for residential units 4.Remove affordable housing incentive of additional housing types (apartment, rowhouse, cottage court) Max Density 2 dwelling units (single-family home, + carriage house) 3 units per lot Lot Size 6,000 sq. feet minimum; 12,000 sq. feet minimum for carriage house (10% of NCL lots) 4,500 sf; 6,000 sf for 3-unit apartment/rowhouse, 9,000 sf for 3- unit cottage court Maximum Height 2 stories; 1.5 stories for carriage house or building at the rear of the lot 28 ft; 24 feet for ADU; 15 ft for detached ADU with no alley Other Additional ADU PoliciesPage 26 Item 1. 1 2Neighborhood Conservation, Medium Density Zone District (NCM) Currently allowed Changes adopted in October 2023 Potential Revisions for NCM Housing Types •Single-unit detached house •carriage house •multi-unit up to 4 units (e.g. duplex, triplex, fourplex) Allow up to 5 units in multi-unit buildings To maintain the NCM zone as it is today: 5.Maintain current 4 unit maximum for multi-unit building 6.Maintain current lot size for residential units 7.Remove affordable housing incentive of additional density (+1 unit) Max Density Up to 4 units 6 units per lot Lot Size 5,000 sf for single-unit detached house; 6,000 sf for multi-unit buildings up to 4 units; 10,000 sf for carriage house 4,500 sf; 6,000 sf for 4-unit apartment/rowhouse, 9,000 sf for 3-6 unit cottage court Maximum Height 2 stories, 24 ft for carriage house or building at the rear of the lot 28 ft; 24 feet for ADU; 15 ft for detached ADU with no alley Other Additional ADU Policies Page 27 Item 1. 1 3Private Covenants/Homeowners Associations (HOAs) Currently LUC HOA Regulations Changes adopted in October 2023 Potential Revisions Cannot Prohibit or Limit •xeric landscaping •solar/photovoltaic collectors on roofs •clothes lines in back yards •odor-controlled compost bins •the number and/or type of dwelling units permitted on a lot when that number and/or type of dwelling unit(s) would otherwise be permitted •the ability to subdivide property when that subdivision would otherwise be permitted To maintain HOA standards as they are today: 8.Remove language prohibiting HOAs from regulating the number and/or type of dwelling units permitted on a lot 9.Remove language prohibiting HOAs from regulating the ability to subdivide property Cannot Require Turf grass yards/lots No change Can Regulate external aesthetics including (but not limited to) site placement/ setbacks, color, window placement, height, and materials Added: if ADU is internal or detached Page 28 Item 1. 14Potential Revisions Items for Council Discussion Potential revisions for RL: 1 Remove Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as a permitted housing type Potential revisions for NCL/OT-A: 2 Remove duplex as a permitted housing type 3 Maintain current lot size for residential units 4 Remove affordable housing incentive of additional housing types (apartment, rowhouse, cottage court) Potential revisions for NCM/OT-B: 5 Maintain current 4 unit maximum for multi-unit building 6 Maintain current lot size for residential units 7 Remove affordable housing incentive of additional density (+1 unit) Potential revisions for HOAs: 8 Remove language prohibiting HOAs from regulating the number and/or type of dwelling units permitted on a lot 9 Remove language prohibiting HOAs from regulating the ability to subdivide property Page 29 Item 1. Questions 1 5 1.Do Councilmembers support Work Stream #1 and direct staff to return with a new draft code in March/April? 2.Do Councilmembers support proposed revisions? Page 30 Item 1. Page 31 Item 1.