§ 26-89-010. Purpose

The provisions of this Article are intended to:

A.

Implement the Housing Element of the General Plan, and the requirements of State law (Government Code Section 65915, et seq.);

B.

Achieve a balanced community with a wide range of housing available for households of all income levels;

C.

Increase the supply of housing units available, accessible, and affordable for moderate-, low-, very low- and extremely low-income households who are most in need of housing, including housing for seniors, the disabled, large families, and other households with special housing needs, as defined in the Housing Element;

D.

Address the need for affordable housing related to employment growth associated with new or expanded market rate housing development;

E.

Address the need for affordable housing related to employment growth associated with new or expanded nonresidential development;

F.

Ensure that the remaining developable land within the County is utilized in a manner consistent with the County's affordable housing goals, objectives, policies, and programs;

G.

Provide affordable housing units to serve varying housing needs and income levels that are compatible in character and quality with their surrounding neighborhoods; and

H.

Maintain the physical condition and affordability of units produced through the provisions of this Article over time.

(Ord. No. 6085, § IV(Exh. C), 10-7-2014)