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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM SUMMARY:

Consider a request to amend  the Unified Development Code of Griffin at Article 2, Interpretations and Definitions, to enact a new Section 203, Reasonable Accommodations Policy establishing a process for persons with disabilities to request reasonable accommodation from land use, zoning, and development regulations in order to have an equal opportunity to enjoy housing.  Director of Planning & Development Services Toussaint Kirk will address.   Approved


SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OR CONCERNS:

It is a violation of the Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988 (FHAA) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) for a local government to deny or refuse to make reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities due to zoning and other land use regulations that create “barriers” to equal opportunity.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

The Planning & Zoning Board  and the Planning & Development Services staff recommend approving the ordinance adopting the Reasonable Accommodation Policy.   

 

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FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.  

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Amendment_UDC_Sec.203_112514.docxReasonable Accommodation Policy Ordinance
HUD_DOJ_Statement.pdfDepartment of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) & Department of Justice (DOJ) Statement
Submitted by:

 Meeting Date:

Toussaint M Kirk, Planning & Development Director

12/9/2014

Reviewed by:

 
Kenny L. Smith, City Manager