Product No.: MIT009
Date Published: 06/2006
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This implementation tool informs municipalities about inclusionary zoning, explains the contents of an IZ ordinance, provides case study examples and list additional resources for further research and information. Municipalities across the country, and in parts of the Delaware Valley have used a tool called inclusionary zoning (IZ) to provide a stock of affordable housing options for their citizens. With inclusionary zoning, either through a mandatory or optional ordinance, developers provide a percentage of affordable units. In exchange the municipality provides non-monetary entitlements, giving developers a fair return on their investment. This implementation tool educates municipalities about inclusionary zoning, explains how to write an IZ ordinance, includes case studies, and lists additional resources.Geographic Area Covered: Nine-county Delaware Valley region, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties in New Jersey.
Key Words: inclusionary zoning (IZ), exclusionary zoning, affordable housing, workforce housing, development incentives, Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), Cherry Hill Township New Jersey
Staff Contact(s)
- Karin A. Morris, AICP (kmorris@dvrpc.org)
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