Live Local Procedures

Land Use Standards

1. Under the Live Local Act, local governments cannot regulate the use, density, or height of an affordable housing development if a rental project is:

1. 1. Multifamily or mixed-use residential in any area zoned commercial, industrial, or mixed-use.
   2. At least 40% of the units are affordable for households up to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI) for at least 30 years.
   3. Zoned mixed-use, at least 65% of the square footage of the project is residential.

Local governments cannot require a development meeting the above noted requirements to obtain a zoning/land use change, special exception, conditional use approval, variance, or comprehensive plan amendment for use, density, or height.

2. Under the Live Local Act, affordable housing developments are entitled to the following:
   1. Use – allowed to build multifamily rental or mixed-use within commercial, industrial, or mixed-use zoning without a zoning or comprehensive plan amendment.
   2. Density – multifamily is entitled to the highest density allowed on any land in the City where residential development is permitted.
   3. Height – multifamily development is allowed to be constructed at the highest allowed height for a commercial or residential development located within the jurisdiction within one mile of the proposed development, or three stories, whichever is higher.
3. A Live Local project must adhere to the standards and procedures described in the City’s Ordinance and Land Development Regulations, including the monitoring agreements to ensure compliance with the law.

Procedures

The procedures for qualifying a development under the Live Local law shall follow the City's administrative approval process for a site plan as described in the Code of Ordinances, Land Development Regulations, Sections 102-203; 205

For information about the Live Local Act in the city, please contact the Planning Division staff via phone, (321) 221-7540 or send them an email.