HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-17 Public Comment - K. Thane - UDC Update RecommendationsFrom: Kevin Thane
To: Agenda
Subject: UDC Update Recommendatons
Date: Monday, February 27, 2017 8:16:22 AM
Attachments: CAHAB supported UDC Changes 2-27-17.pdf
Please see the attached document detailing changes to the UDC supported by the Community
Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Thane
3423 S 29th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59718
CAHAB Supported changes to the UDC for all green field development to provide
options for affordability
1. Remove lot size requirements
2. Remove lot coverage restrictions to maximize lot coverage and ensure
land is developed efficiently and has high density
3. Lower parking requirements.
a. Studio and one bedroom require 1 parking space
b. Two and three bedroom require 2 parking spaces
4. Eliminate onsite parking if street parking meets minimum standards
5. Accessory Dwelling Units
a. Allow ground floor ADUs
b. Remove size restrictions on ADUs (both square footage and
number of bedrooms)
c. Allow more than one ADU per parcel
6. Cottage housing – Remove the following restrictions
a. Clusters of 4 units
b. Maximum of 24 units
c. Architectural details (too specific)
d. Common Open Space Requirements
7. Cottage housing – allow roof top decks to count towards private open
space.
8. Affordable housing ordinance / manual
a. Remove from the AH manual any reference to minimum house
square footage
b. Remove requirement that affordable homes must have a similar
mix of bedrooms as market rate homes in the development
c. Remove the requirement that affordable homes must be
designed, built, and landscaped similar to market rate homes
9. Affordable Housing Ordinance
a. Allow all types of housing to be counted toward meeting the
goals (town homes, Condos, etc.)
10. North 7
th
/ Midtown. Implement a height increase or have no height
restriction