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Housing Requirements
Although the Town Council has not yet adopted an implementing ordinance,
commercial and industrial projects are required to provide affordable housing for
employees generated by the project in accordance with Housing Element Program 1.3.4.
The Affordable Housing Working Group has prepared a draft workforce housing
ordinance for consideration by the Town Council. The Town Council will hold a public
hearing on Thursday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m. to consider adoption of the
ordinance. For more information on employee housing requirements, please contact the
Truckee Planning Division at (530) 582-7820 or at Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road,
Truckee.
Affordable
Housing Working Group
A citizens advisory committee established by the Council to assist the Council and
Town staff in implementing important housing programs identified in the Housing Element.
The Working Group is currently working on an employee housing ordinance, an
affordable housing in-lieu fee program, and an administrative guidelines and procedures
manual for the Town's affordable housing programs.
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
In March 2007 the Town Council adopted an inclusionary housing ordinance requiring
affordable housing units for residential projects. The inclusionary housing
requirements and the affordable housing controls, as set forth in the Town Development
Code, may be viewed online by following the links below. For more information on
inclusionary housing requirements, please contact the Truckee Planning Division at (530)
582-7820 or at Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee.
Inclusionary
Housing Requirements
Affordable Housing Controls
Housing Element
The Housing Element, adopted in 2005, is the Town's official policy that guides
decision-making on key housing issues. These issues include the provision of a mix
and balance of housing types and costs to meet the needs of all segments of the community,
provision of affordable housing for special needs grouops in the community, and the
maintenance of the existing affordable housing stock.
Summary
of Housing Element
Housing Element (1.8
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Housing Element Appendices
(Updated on June 30, 2008) |
