City of Falls Church Council SUPPORTS both SB1011 Affordable Dwelling Unit legislation as outlined in the attachment. In addition, the City Council fully SUPPORTS the current version of SB932, with incorporation of SB1256, regarding the localities Comprehensive Plan may include accessory dwelling units as well as tiny homes. The need for housing type choices, supply and affordable as well as accessible if a vital need in the Commonwealth as well as our locality. The needs are outlined in the attachment. The current version of SB932 is a balanced approach of specifying in the Comprehensive Plan the long term development for such items as housing and affordability while allowing the locality to develop its own program design and ordinance, with full community engagement, as one size does not fit all. We are grateful for the Senators openness to collaborate with localities and amend the legislation to facilitate the desired outcome for all.
City of Falls Church Council SUPPORTS both SB1011 Affordable Dwelling Unit legislation as outlined in the attachment. In addition, the City Council fully SUPPORTS the current version of SB932, with incorporation of SB1256, regarding the localities Comprehensive Plan may include accessory dwelling units as well as tiny homes. The need for housing type choices, supply and affordable as well as accessible if a vital need in the Commonwealth as well as our locality. The needs are outlined in the attachment. The current version of SB932 is a balanced approach of specifying in the Comprehensive Plan the long term development for such items as housing and affordability while allowing the locality to develop its own program design and ordinance, with full community engagement, as one size does not fit all. We are grateful for the Senators openness to collaborate with localities and amend the legislation to facilitate the desired outcome for all.