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K. The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and mixed use developments. In Indian River County, the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies areas appropriate for residential development and the appropriate density for those areas. The objective of the FLUM is to create a land use pattern that situates residential development in close proximity to schools, health care facilities, employment centers, and major roadways. Policy 1.9 of the housing element provides support of development near transportation hubs, major development centers, and mixed use developments. The policy reads as follows: Policy 1.9: The county shall support housing development near transportation hubs, major employment center, and mixed use development by expediting the permit process for these types of housing projects. ANALYSIS: In Indian River County, the future land use map is an important tool in establishing appropriate locations for residential development. Generally, the map provides for residential development to be located near compatible land uses, existing neighborhoods, and proximate to public transportation, major employment centers, and community services. Ideally, affordable housing projects should be located near employment centers and transportation hubs for additional savings in terms of transportation cost and travel time. For that reason, the county supports locating affordable housing developments near transportation hubs, major employment centers and mixed use developments by expediting the permit process for these types of housing projects. RECOMMENDATION: The county should maintain housing element policy 1.9 for support of residential developments to be located near transportation hubs, employment centers, and mixed use developments by expediting permit review for these types of developments. At its next Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) review, the county will examine its land use policies and land use designations to determine if such policies and designations are appropriate for encouraging development near transportation hubs and major employment centers and consistent with a recent AHAC recommendation will evaluate the need for additional multi -family allowances (either through increased multi -family zoning or increased allowances for multi -family housing in other zoning districts). Solutions will be reviewed with the County Attorney to consider any potential legal issues and proposed to the BCC. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION: Board of County Commissioners Approval of the AHAC Recommendation Yes [4] No ❑ FXommunity Development\SHIP\AHAC\ANNUAL INCENTIVE REPORT AND LHAP REVISIONS\2020 Incentives 25 Report\BCC Item - Incentives Report\AHAC 2020 report v6 - 12-1-20 BCC Review.doc