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6: Affordable Housing and Density Bonuses (RCW 36.70A.545) City and county development regulations must allow an increased density bonus consistent with local needs for any affordable housing development of any single-family or multifamily residence located on real property owned or controlled by a religious organization. RCW 36.70A.545 • Define "affordable housing" to have the same meaning as in RCW 36.70A.030. • Remove limitation of one dwelling per lot in the residential zone which contradicts allowances for accessory dwelling units under state law. See section 17.16.030 in Exhibit A. • Add note to use table to for multi-family housing projects to say"A 20% density bonus may be provided to an affordable housing project located on property owned by a religious organization, subject to a development agreement." 15-30% is generally shown in studies to provide financial benefit for these projects. 20% is consistent with current affordable housing density bonuses provided in the City of Ellensburg. Code Changes "Affordable housing" means residential housing whose monthly costs, including utilities other than telephone, do not exceed 30 percent of the monthly income of a household whose income is: (a) For rental housing, 60 percent of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (b) For owner-occupied housing, 80 percent of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 17.16.030 Minimum lot requirements. 1. Minimum lot sizes in the R zone are as follows: a. Single family dwelling, seven thousand two hundred (7,200)square feet; b. Two (2)family dwelling, ten thousand (10,000)square feet. 2. The minimum lot depth shall be one hundred (100)feet. 3. The minimum average lot width shall be sixty-five (65)feet. 5. INIG IPAaiA GhN811iRg shall bP- W-111t OR W A- .'At RGt abY#iRg a publiG Street, With the eXGeP#EH4 Of E;PeG*al Gases y0hiarta th8 GEWRty R;ay approve other suitable aruruess. 6. Affordable housing projects. Affordable housing projects for single-family, duplex, and multi-family on property owned by a religious organization located in an urban growth area may be eligible for a density up to 20% additional units above the maximum density calculated for the lot, pursuant to a development agreement. 17.22.030 Lot- Size required. 1. This provision shall not apply to the Airport Overlay. 2. Minimum lot sizes in the UR zone are as follows: a. Single family dwelling, seven thousand two hundred (7,200)square feet. b. Two (2)family dwelling, ten thousand (10,000)square feet. 3. All lots of record at the time of passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be considered as conforming to lot size requirements. 4. Affordable housing projects. Affordable housing projects for single-family, duplex, and multi-family on property owned by a religious organization located in an urban growth area may be eligible for a