HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.106-21 RESOLUTION NO. 106
SERIES OF 2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ASPEN CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING
POLICIES AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE CODE IN
SUPPORT OF CITY COUNCIL'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOALS
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 26.310.020(A),a Policy Resolution is required to
initiate the process of amending the City of Aspen Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 26.310.020(A),during a work session on July 12,
2021, the Community Development Department received direction from City Council to
draft targeted amendments to the Land Use Code related to growth management affordable
housing mitigation requirements for single family and duplex development; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director recommends Council consider
potential changes to the General Provisions (26.104), Growth Management Quota System
(26.470), and Miscellaneous Supplemental Regulations (26.575) chapters, and other
sections of the Land Use Code as necessary for coordination; and,
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the proposed code amendment policy
direction, and finds it meets the criteria outlined in Section 26.310.040; and,
WHEREAS, amending the Land Use Code as described below will ensure the
ongoing effectiveness and viability of the regulations within the City of Aspen Land Use Code
to achieve City Council's policy and regulatory goals related to affordable housing; and,
WHEREAS,the regulations and standards in the Land Use Code provide important
tools in the development of affordable housing within the City of Aspen; and,
WHEREAS,Aspen's affordable housing system is essential in the maintenance of a
sustainable community; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed Land Use Code amendments related to affordable housing
will advance specific policy statements in the Aspen Area Community Plan(AACP); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 26.310.020(B)(2), during a duly noticed public
hearing on November 9, 2021 the City Council approved Resolution 0101-2020,by a five-
to-zero vote,requesting code amendments to the Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 26.310.020(B)(1),the Community Development
Department, following approval of this Policy Resolution will conduct Public Outreach
with the public, property owners, and members of the development community; will
Resolution 106-2021
Land Use Code/Affordable Housing
Code Amendments Policy Resolution
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be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions thereof.
FINALLY,adopted this 9th day of November 2021.
1,73W
Torre,Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nicole Ijenning, Ci Clerk James R True, City Attorney
Resolution 106-2021
Land Use Code/Affordable Housing
Code Amendments Policy Resolution
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