Alternative Housing Program

Housing Element Program 6.5 B: Alternative Housing Program specifically calls for the City to allow innovative and alternative housing models such as micro-unit housing, new shared, and intergenerational housing models and to evaluate existing zoning regulations that may be a challenge to the development of these alternative models.

The program's objective is to:

• Allow innovative housing structures, such as micro-units, new shared, and intergenerational housing models, to support the housing needs of aging adults, students, and lower income residents;
• Identify locations where density limits may constrain alternative housing and modify or eliminate the maximum dwelling units per acre standards as appropriate; and
• Make recommendations to the City Council and amend the zoning ordinance as directed.

Program 6.5B: Alternative Housing Program - Initial Analysis