§ 18-10-131. Housing for the elderly of moderate means.  


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  • Housing for the elderly of moderate means shall consist of rental dwelling units only and shall comply with all of the following requirements.
    (1) The property shall be encumbered by a recorded deed restriction that:
    (i) requires the units to be occupied by individuals who are 62 years of age or older;
    (ii) requires that at least 60% of the units be occupied by individuals with an income that does not exceed 60% of the median income adjusted for household size for the Baltimore Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined and published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
    (iii) requires that the remaining units be occupied by individuals with an income that does not exceed 80% of the median income adjusted for household size for the Baltimore Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined and published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
    (2) The project shall be located on a lot that abuts a minor arterial or higher classification road, with vehicular traffic access from that road.
    (3) Maximum density shall be 22 dwelling units per acre, not to exceed 60 dwelling units in R2 zoning districts or 120 dwelling units in R5 zoning districts.
    (4) The floor area of each dwelling unit shall be limited to 1,000 square feet.
    (5) Maximum coverage by structures and parking may not exceed 65% of the gross area of the lot.
    (6) In R2 and R5 zoning districts, the site shall be located in a priority funding area.
    (7) The following bulk regulations apply:
    Minimum setbacks for principal structures:
    Front lot line
    30 feet
    Side lot line
    25 feet
    Corner side lot line
    30 feet
    Rear lot line
    30 feet
    Minimum setbacks for accessory structures:
    Side and rear lot lines
    10 feet
    Corner side lot line
    15 feet
    Maximum height limitations:
    Principal structures
    55 feet
    Accessory structures
    20 feet
    Public water and sewer
    Required
    (8) The developer shall establish the allowable maximum rental rates for the rental units and Anne Arundel County or its designee shall confirm that the amount of the rental rates is appropriate.
    (9) The deed restrictions contained in this section shall be enforceable by the County or its designee.
    (Bill No. 77-07; Bill No. 8-15; Bill No. 44-15; Bill No. 75-16; Bill No. 83-16; Bill No. 17-17; Bill No. 67-17; Bill No. 97-19; Bill No. 16-20)