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Hello,Is anyone aware of any municipal ordinances that require a mix of apartment types, including larger apartment units, within multifamily development projects? (Besides San Francisco's Planning Code section 207.6.) Or codes providing developer incentives for including "family-sized" units in projects? Specific citations would be much appreciated. Thanks!Ann Dillemuthadillemuth@planning.orgSee More

Hello, I am looking for data on rates of applications for accessory dwelling units where permitted as a limited use (by right but with conditions). The only information I've come across so far is a reference to a national survey of 47 communities finding that with "favorable" zoning, ADU applications rates were 1 per 1,000 single-family homes per year (Accessory Units: An Increasing Source ofAffordable Housing. 1991. By Patrick H. Hare and John Danbury. Public Management 73, cited in the1995…See More

I am trying to find information on ways that jurisdictions are addressing the conversion of motels into long-term housing. This is happening in a California county in both rural and urban areas without the benefit of permits, causing densities that exceed allowable density ranges and making it difficult to legalize these structures or address maintenance and upkeep. Can anyone offer some tools or solutions for this issue? Thanks! See More

Is anybody aware of a database or list of regional housing plans or the regions that have produced such plans? Are any organizations keeping track of this? Any information would be helpful. Thank you!