Item C1 3.06 Housing Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update
3.6 HOUSING
GOAL 601
Monroe County shall adopt programs and policies to facilitate access by all currcnt and future
residents to adequate and affordable housing that is safe, decent, and structurally sound, and that
meets the needs of the population based on type, tenure characteristics, unit size and individual
preferences. [9J 5.010(3)(a)] [§163.3177(6)(f)1. and 3., F.S.1
Objective 601.1
By January /1, 1998, Monroe County shall : -- : - - • - • • . • -- . - .. - - . • : • : iplement
the following defined policies, including establishment of a structurcd monitoring
program,, to reduce by 50% the currcnt estimated affordable housing need for households
in the very low, and -low, median and moderate income classifications_ (HUD definitions)
2002. [9J 5.010(3)(b [§163.3177(6)(f)1„ and 3 F.S.]
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the assessment shall be used to update thc Comprehensive Plan's affordable
he gpolieies.
Policy 601.1.21
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall
Regulatieftsmaintain land development regulations, which establish a point
system in conjunction with the pPermit allocation system, for apportioning
future affordable housing development on an annual basis. The point system shat
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1998. Examples of the Housing planning dutics would include providing
informational and technical assistance to thc public on affordable housing
local utilization of state and federal funding programs, coordinating
guidelines in conjunction with thc State of Florida CHAS, no later than January
1997.
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Policy 601.1.42
Monroe County shall expand the County'Jits participation in Federal and State
housing assistance programs to rehabilitate owner and rental housing for very
low, low, and median and moderate income residents by seeking grants, loans,
and technical assistance in conjunction with the Monroe County Housing
Authority by January 4, 1998. [9J 5.010(3)(c)7] May 1, 2021.
[§163.3177(6)(f)3., F.S.l
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non profit organizations to actively participate in the provision of low and
Policy 601.1.63
By the effective date of this Plan, tThe Monroe County Land Authority shall
maintaincompilo a list of buildable properties owned or targeted for acquisition by
the Land Authority which potentially could be donated or made available for
affordable housing. This list will be updated annually and made available to the
public. The guidelines established in Policies 601.1.410 and 601.1.411 shall
be considered in the formulation of this list. [9J 5.010(3)(b)1, 3 & 5}
Policy 601.1.74
All affordable housing projects which receive development benefits from Monroe
County, including but not limited to ROGO allocation award(s) reserved for
affordable housing, maximum net density, or . .... - .. .. - - -
' - : _ - •• . - :. onations of land, shall be required to maintain the
project as affordable for a period of 99 years on a long term basis pursuant to
deed restrictions or other mechanisms specified in the Land Development
RegnkatiensCode, and administered by Monroe County or the Monroe County
Housing Authority. For the purposes of developing such Land Development
"Moderate Income" is the amount which represents one hundred twcnty perccnt
"Low Income" is the amount which represents eighty perccnt (80%) of the
"Very Low Income" is the amount which represents fifty perccnt (50%) of the
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Policy 601.1.85
If Monroe County funding or-if County- donated land is to be used for any
affordable housing project, alternative sites shall be assessed according to the
following guidelines:
1. The location of endangered species habitat,
Protected Animal Species maps. Sites within known, probable, or
potentially suitable threatened or endangered species habitat shall be
avoided.
2. The environmental sensitivity of the vegetative habitat. The habitat
sensitivity shall be determined according to the ranking specified in the
Environmental Design Criteria section of the Land Development
RegulatiefisCode. - - . • . - : - : • - • : : • : ; -, : Disturbed
sites shall be selected.-, unless no feasible alternative is available.
3. Sites located within V- Zones, on offshore islands, or within CBRS units
shall be avoided.
3:4. The level of service provided in the vicinity for all public facilities. Areas
which are at or near capacity for one or more public facility should be
avoided.
475. Proximity to employment and retail centers. Sites within five miles of
employment and retail centers shall be preferred. [9J 5.010(3)(c)(5)]
Policy 601.1.96
AutherityMonroe County shall identify funding sources that could be made
available to support community -based non - profit organizations such as Habitat
for Humanity in their efforts to provide adequate affordable housing at a cost
{9J 5.010(3)(c)11
Policy 601.1.487
TheMonroe County shall strivecontinue to participate in the State Housing
Incentives Partnership program as specified in the 1992 William Sadowski
Affordable Housing Act. By January 1, 1997 Monroe County sal
Advisory Committcc. Thereafter, the County shall also
continue to maintain a Local Housing Assistance Plan and a- LosalAffordable
Housing Incentive a nlncentive Strategies as specified in the Act and
recommended by the Monroe County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
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Policy 601.1.448
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permits w llallocate at least 20% of the annual ROGO allocation, or as may be
reservedestablished by the State of Florida, pursuant to Administration
Commission Rules, to affordable housing units, as
specified in Policy 101.3.3. _ _ _ _ _ • • _: - - - . _ _ _ • . . . : -
Land Usc Policy 101.2.1) Affordable housing eligible for this separate allocation
must meet the criteria established in the Land Development Regulations. [9J
5.010(3)(c)5]Code.
Policy 601.1.129
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall
Regelatiensmaintain land development regulations which may include density
bonuses, impact fee waiver programs, and other possible regulations to encourage
affordable housing.
Policy 601.1.4410
The Land Authority • . - - - .. . may acquire land for
affordable housing :. - • . . . _ _ . • • • . ..:. . . • : _ ..
land - fer projects if they are deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Land
Authority as meeting the intent of:
1. the affordable housing provisions in the Land Authority's cktarterenabling
legislation;
2. the goals, objectives and policies of this Plan; and
3. the land use designations specified on the Future Land Use Map and in the
Monroe County Land Development Regulations. [9J 5.010(3)(b)1 & 3]
Policy 601.1.4411
The Land Authority shall not list or denateacquire lands as potential affordable
housing sites if the lands exhibit any of the following characteristics:
1. Any portion of the land lies within a known, probable, or potentially
suitable threatened or endangered species habitat_,
2. Any portion of the land within the arca to be cleared contains Habitat
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6. [9J 5.010(3)(b)1 & 3]
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2. The land has a Tier designation other than Tier III.
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3. The land is located in a V -Zone, on an offshore island or within a CBRS
unit.
Policy 601.1.12
Monroe County shall annually monitor the eligibility of the occupants of housing
units which have received special benefits, including but not limited to those
issued under the affordable housing provisions specified in the Land Development
RegulatiefisCode or those issued through the Permit Allocation System. If
occupants no longer meet the eligibility criteria specified in the Plan Policy
601.1.11 and in the Land Development RegulatiertsCode, and their eligibility
period has not expired, then Monroe County may take any one or a combination
of the following actions:
1. require the payment of impact fees, if they were waived;
2. proceed with remedial actions through the Department of Code
ErfereeCompliance, as a violation of the Monroe County Code;
3. take civil court action as authorized by statute, common law, or via
agreement between an applicant and the County; and/or
4. require the sale or rental of the unit(s) to eligible occupants.
Pol601.1.1!
Monroe County shall maintain land Wment MIIMRions Wry
housing and shall evaluate expanding the inclusionary housing requirements to
include or address nonresidential and transient development and redevelopment
based on specific data and analysis.
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Objective 601.2
Monroe County shall adopt programs and policies to encourage housing of various types,
sizes and price ranges to meet the demands of current and future residents[-9-3-
5.O1O(3- )(b)1] [ §163.3177(6)(f)1. and 3, F.S.]
Policy 601.2.1
Public - private partnerships shall be encouraged to improve coordination among
participants involved in housing production. In these efforts, the County will
establish a comprehensive central depository for housing information located at
the Monroe County Housing Authority and Growth Management Division for the
coordination and cooperation among public and private agencies which collect
and use housing data. [9J 5.010(3)(0)1}
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Objective 601.3
By January 1, 1998, Monroe County shall insreasecontinue implementation efforts to
eliminate substandard housing and to preserve, conserve and enhance the existing
housing stock, including historic structures and sites. {9J 5.010(3)(b)2A163.3177(6)(f)1.
and 3, F.S.I
Monroe County wil-lshall - .• . • - _ _ - - .. - - _ :. • -
- . - • - - - - oordinate with other County agencies to
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conditions. Standards for evaluation of the structural condition of the housing
stock are summarized below: [9J 5.010(3)(c)3}
Sound: Most housing units in this category are in good condition
and have no visible defects. However, some structures with slight defects
are also included.
Deteriorating: A housing unit in this category needs more repair
than would be provided in the course of regular maintenance, such as
repainting. A housing unit is classified as deteriorating when its
deficiencies indicate a lack of proper upkeep.
Dilapidated (Substandard): A housing unit in this category
indicates that the unit can no longer provide safe and adequate shelter or is
of inade•uate ori:inal construction s'c u•in' "•ein = construcfe d" o`e
EMA or the Count 's Flood slain
Policy 601.3.2
The County Code Enforcement Compliance Office and Building Department will
enforce building code regulations County ordinances governing the structural
condition of the housing stock, to ensure the provision of safe, decent and sanitary
housing and stabilization of residential neighborhoods. [9J 5.010(3)(c)2 and 1}
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Monroe County win—shall encourage expanded use of U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental rehabilitation ro rams by the
Monroe County Housing Authority
to facilitate increased private reinvestment in housing
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assistance in applications for federal and stateState funding, or provide local
public funds for rehabilitation purposes. [9J 5.010(3)(c)1 and 7]
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Policy 601.3.4
Monroe County shall encourage lidentification and improvement of historically
significant housing • . _ _ _ .. _ . _ - e = :. - - through the
coordination of public information programs (Sce Polieie . -60-1,14 60 )
defining benefits and improvement funding sources. f9-3-5A-1-0(-33(43331
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Objective 601.4
By January 1, 1998, Monroe County shall implernentmaintain efF _ t,. th the
land development regulations which allow d
• - - - - . -. : group homes and foster care facilities licensed
or funded by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. (9J
DOH as well as subsidized housing for elderly residents of the County, to
be located in residential areas as appropriate.
Policy 601.4.1
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall
Rogolationsmaintain land development regulations which permit group homes
and foster care facilities (homes of six or fewer residences which otherwise meet
the definition of Community Residential Home pursuant to §419.001(1)(a), F.S.)
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ServieesDOH in all land use categories which permit residential development
where consistent with other goals, objectives, and policies of this Comprehensive
Plan. {93- 5.O1O(3)(c)6}
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Policy 601.4.2
The County shall identify and evaluate alternative strategies to expand subsidized
housing programs for elderly residents of-in Monroe County through coordination
with the Monroe County Housing Authority, and encourage their development by
private, community -based non - profit, or public entities, as well as public /private
partnerships. f9J 5.010(3)(c)1]
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Objective 601.5
The County shall provide uniform and equitable treatment for persons and businesses
displaced by state and local government programs, consistent with F.S. 421.55. {93-
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Policy 601.5.1
By January 1, 1997May 1, 2015, Monroe County shall adopt uniform relocation
standards for displaced households.49J 5.0-10(3)(c)8}
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