Part 2 — AHO AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY

AHO Affordable Housing Overlay. The Affordable Housing Overlay identifies sites within North San José that may be appropriate for development of 100% affordable housing units if they are consistent with the standards and conditions specified in Part 2 of Chapter 20.65 and comply with the other requirements of this title.

Development within this category is intended to make efficient use of land to provide 100% deed-restricted affordable residential units in support of nearby industrial employment centers. Site-specific land use issues and compatibility with adjacent uses shall be evaluated and addressed through the development permit application process.

(Ord. 30988.)

The Affordable Housing Overlay applies to sites in the areas identified with the Affordable Housing Overlay on the General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram in the Envision San José 2040 General Plan and the Zoning District Map.

(Ord. 30988.)

A residential development in this overlay district requires the construction of 100% affordable units, either as rental or for-sale units, in accordance with the limitations set forth in this Chapter for Affordable Housing Developments.

(Ord. 30988.)

The allowed uses and development standards for the Affordable Housing Overlay are specified below:

Category Standard

Min. Lot Area 6000 sq. ft.

Mixed Use Allowed, no minimum or maximum floor area ratio (FAR)

100% Residential DU/AC 75 - 250 DU/AC

Maximum Building Height 270 feet

Setback Regulations Maximum 10 feet  • Front Maximum 10 feet  • Side Minimum 10 feet  • Rear

Common and Private Open Space Refer to Section 20.55.102 Regulations for 100% Residential and Mixed

Use

Lighting Refer to Section 20.55.103

Parking For general parking regulations, refer to Chapter 20.90

No unmounted camper or vehicle, other than those vehicles expressly specified and allowed under Title 17 of this Code, shall be kept, stored or parked for a period of time in excess of forty-eight consecutive hours in the front setback area of any lot or parcel containing a residential use. Such parking or storage is limited to paved surfaces.

(Ord. 30988.)

Applications for projects pursuant to this Part 2 shall comply with the Regulatory Agreement requirement in this Chapter 20.65 and may utilize Local Ministerial Approval pursuant to Part 3 of Chapter 20.195.

(Ord. 30988.)