AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Receive comments 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. No action required
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.
The Planning & Zoning Board and the Planning & Development Services staff recommend approving the ordinance adopting the Reasonable Accommodation Policy.
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