The Moderate Income Housing Overlay zone will create flexibility in zoning regulations and provide for diversity in housing opportunities, and therefore opportunities for home ownership and building of equity. The Moderate Income Housing Overlay (MIHO) will provide housing opportunities for individuals meeting the moderate income housing criteria outlined in Utah State Code. The overlay zone is intended to create unique and affordable housing opportunities in all areas of the City, and is appropriate for large developments as well as smaller infill development projects. The Moderate Income Housing Overlay will be governed by a development agreement which will define development parameters, including lot sizes and housing types and other development standards.

(Ord. 24-12-01, § 2, 12/19/2024)

The Moderate Income Housing Overlay (MIHO) is only eligible for new development projects and may only be applied to the R-1 zone.

(Ord. 24-12-01, § 3, 12/19/2024)

The Moderate Income Housing Overlay (MIHO) zone requires a development agreement (DA) which will establish regulations traditionally included in zoning code, including frontage requirements, lot sizes, setbacks, parking, open space, etc. The DA shall be recorded on all properties included in the project and shall run with the land.

(Ord. 24-12-01, § 4, 12/19/2024)

The Moderate Income Housing Overlay (MIHO) rezone application shall be accompanied by concept level plans, including:

1.

A statement addressing:

a.

The overall concept and general details of the proposed project including acreage of the project, the number and type of housing units and other information the application may feel is relevant.

b.

How the proposed project aligns with the City's current general plan.

c.

How the project will contribute to moderate income housing.

2.

A site plan.

3.

An amenities plan including open space, trails, park areas, buildings, etc.

4.

Landscape plan, which shall include waterwise landscaping and limit the inclusion of turf in areas which are not associated with active recreation.

5.

Proposed building sizes including square footage and height.

6.

Proposed setbacks.

7.

The location of streets, alley's, access points, etc.

8.

Renderings and elevations of proposed buildings.

9.

The kinds and types of materials to be used on the exterior of all buildings.

10.

A traffic impact analysis may be required as determined by the Public Works Department.

(Ord. 24-12-01, § 5, 12/19/2024)

To ensure the moderate income housing produced will be a quality and lasting product, requirements for building materials may be included in the development agreement (DA). Requirements may include, but are not limited to, architectural controls, materials, building mass, innovative design of buildings and access, and any other features deemed appropriate by the City Council.

(Ord. 24-12-01, § 6, 12/19/2024)

The number of housing units allowed shall be determined by the base zoning, and additional units may be granted based on the provision of moderate income housing units. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the project's housing must meet moderate income housing pricing. Attached units, like twin homes or townhomes will be considered for approval in the Moderate Income Housing Overlay (MIHO) regardless of what the base zone permits. Additional units above the base density may be allowed in exchange for flexibility on lot size, frontage requirements, setbacks, height or parking or other regulations as deemed appropriate by the City Council as outlined in the development agreement (DA). Regulations on lot size, frontage requirements, setbacks, height or parking are established through the approval of the DA.

(Ord. 24-12-01, § 7, 12/19/2024)

The applicant may bring any concept, plan, or concession forward for consideration which may not be included in this Chapter but will contribute to the production of moderate income housing. These requests will be considered on an individual basis and may or may not be approved by the City Council.

(Ord. 24-12-01, § 8, 12/19/2024)