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for lower -wage earning families to buy homes in appreciating housing <br />markets and, as a result, accumulate wealth. <br />Inclusionary Zoning, also known as inclusionary housing, can be <br />implemented by enacting provisions in the local Zoning or Development <br />Ordinances that require a given share of new construction houses be <br />affordable to people with low to moderate incomes. The term inclusionary <br />zoning is derived from the fact that these ordinances seek to counter <br />exclusionary zoning practices which aim to exclude affordable housing <br />from a jurisdiction through the zoning code. In practice, these policies <br />involve placing restrictions on 10% - 30% of new houses or apartments in <br />a given development in order to make the costs of the housing affordable <br />to lower income households. The mix of "affordable" and "market- rate" <br />housing in the same neighborhood is seen as beneficial by many, <br />especially in jurisdictions where housing shortages have become acute. <br />Inclusionary Zoning is becoming a common tool for local jurisdictions in <br />the United States to help provide a wider range of housing options than <br />the market provides on its own. The zoning code must be amended to <br />include this provision and can also be applied when residential planned <br />unit development zoning is requested. Implementation is triggered at the <br />building permitting phase. Inclusionary Zoning could increase the <br />resources for affordable housing through private developer built units or <br />developer dollars allocated in lieu of building units. Inclusionary Zoning <br />could also generate additional resources for affordable housing since the <br />federal grant programs cannot address all of the City's needs for <br />affordable housing. Based on the current level of build out in the City and <br />limited development opportunities, it is recommended that the City <br />consider Inclusionary Zoning in its future development plans. <br />Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances vary substantially between jurisdictions. <br />These variables can include: <br />R <br />