2008 Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Inclusionary Zoning Model Regulations

This report highlights the challenges low-income families face in accessing affordable housing and recommends a model inclusionary housing ordinance. The model legislation implements inclusionary zoning, which encourages or requires developers to include a percentage of affordable units in their developments, creating affordable housing without relying heavily on public subsidies. It discusses the different implications of mandatory versus voluntary policy, the legal basis of inclusionary zoning in Pennsylvania, and its applicability, and administration. Finally, the document includes model regulations.