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Generally, reduced setbacks for affordable housing projects are appropriate, because <br />reduced setbacks can increase yield and reduce housing prices. In Indian River County, <br />the small lot subdivision allowances provide for reduced lot sizes, as well as reduced side <br />yards and reduced rear yards setbacks, for affordable housing projects only. The very <br />small lot subdivision concept proposed by AHAC and conceptually approved by the BCC <br />on February 18, 2020 would serve to maintain an appropriate front yard setback but <br />would reduce lot widths to as little as 36 feet. This would provide for the development of <br />more homes and help to reduce overall development costs, while maintaining minimal <br />but acceptable setback distances. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />The county's current parking requirements are appropriate and should be maintained. <br />Through its small lot subdivision allowance, the county provides for appropriate reduced <br />setbacks for affordable housing projects. This small lot subdivision allowance should be <br />maintained. The additional very small lot subdivision allowance should be evaluated <br />further and considered for adoption provided appropriate spacing and setbacks can be <br />achieved while providing for appropriate home size and configurations. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTION: <br />Board of County Commissioners Approval of the AHAC Recommendation <br />Yes [4] No ❑ <br />107 <br />