Timeframe for Achievement Provide for Lack of Segregation Within 1 year, City additional affordable, draft, adopt, Disparities in accessible accessible and implement Access to multifamily housing in a revised Opportunity and single range of unit construction (persons with family units sizes code. disabilities) for individuals Access to Within 18 with transportation months draft, disabilities for persons adopt, and through a with implement comprehensive disabilities amended strategy of zoning code ensuring Lack of with architectural “density assistance for to requirements bonus” tied housing the are consistent County’s accessibility with federal modifications law, program. modifications to the zoning Within 2 years, code, and the establish a establishment reasonable of a reasonable modification modification fund, fund for appropriate accessibility funds, and improvements. distribute funds to 50 individuals with disabilities to make modifications to their households. Discussion: The City lacks multi-family and single-family units that are physically accessible for individuals with disabilities. A review of the housing code reveals that architectural City’s
Timeframe for Achievement Provide for additional accessible multifamily and single family units for individuals with disabilities through a comprehensive strategy of ensuring architectural requirements are consistent with federal law, modifications to the zoning code, and the establishment of a reasonable modification fund for accessibility improvements. Lack of affordable, accessible housing in a range of unit sizes Access to transportation for persons with disabilities Lack of assistance for housing accessibility modifications Segregation Disparities in Access to Opportunity (persons with disabilities) Within 1 year, draft, adopt, and implement revised construction code. Within 18 months draft, adopt, and implement amended zoning code with “density bonus” tied to the County’s program. Within 2 years, establish a reasonable modification fund, appropriate funds, and distribute funds to 50 individuals with disabilities to make modifications to their households. City Discussion: The City lacks multi-family and single-family units that are physically accessible for individuals with disabilities. A review of the City’s housing code reveals that architectural
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