Chapter 17.46 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT (AHO)

The Affordable Housing Overlay District designated herein by the symbol “AHO”, is intended to promote the development of affordable housing. The purpose of the Affordable Housing Overlay District is to promote housing development in those areas located within the Affordable Housing Overlay District as shown on the City of Adelanto General Plan Land Use/Zoning Map.

[Ord. No. 652, Exhibit 1, 7/24/24.]

The Affordable Housing Overlay District applies to those areas identified on the City of Adelanto General Plan Land Use/Zoning Map by the letters “AHO.” Specific provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay District supersede those of the underlying land use/zoning district and apply to those properties that are within the designated Overlay District. The provisions in this Chapter apply to all new development within the Affordable Housing Overlay District and any addition, remodeling, relocation, or construction requiring a building or grading permit. Provisions of the underlying land use/zoning district not superseded by provisions in this Chapter remain in force.

[Ord. No. 652, Exhibit 1, 7/24/24.]

The following provisions supersede those of the underlying land use/zoning district:

(a) In residential zones (not including MU or AP zones), regulations applicable to the R3-30 zone shall apply, unless superseded by provisions in this Chapter.

(b) All development shall include residential dwelling units at a minimum density of twenty (20) units per net acre or a maximum of two thousand one hundred and seventy-eight (2,178) square feet of lot area per unit.

(c) In underlying land use/zoning districts with a maximum density, the maximum density is the density of the underlying zone or thirty (30) dwelling units per acre, whichever is greater. As in all districts, density bonus may increase the maximum density.

(d) Owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential use shall be reviewed through a “by-right” ministerial process (set forth in Section 17.100.090 Ministerial Review) for developments that include at least twenty percent (20%) of units affordable to lower-income households. [Ord. No. 652, Exhibit 1, 7/24/24.]