SCH Number 2021060395
Project Info
- Title
- General Plan Amendment 2021-01/Inyo County Housing Element Update
- Description
- The General Plan Housing Element is required pursuant to California Government Code Section 65580 et seq., and works to provide housing for all of Inyo County' s residents. The State is required to identify a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the County and 205 units have been allocated for unincorporated Inyo County. The Update includes this requirement, new demographic information, and other revised regulations. Policy changes proposed include the following: allowing flexibility for locating residential care facilities; incorporating monitoring very low, low and moderate housing unit development; reasonable accommodation provisions to provide a means for persons with disabilities to request exceptions to zoning and building regulations; updating the code to include Low Barrier Navigation Centers, Transitional and Supportive Housing and Emergency Shelters to meet State requirements; update County code to meet new Density Bonus requirements: work on programs ho encourage Accessory Dwelling Units, consider allowing for by right multifamily in the Central Business Zone, review Affirmatively Further Fair Housing analysis; evaluate ways to provide infrastructure in remote areas; and, remove any restrictive language regarding mobile homes.
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