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Draft Ordinance Language February 9, 2026 This ordinance applies to the following development types: a. New multifamily residential developments creating 20 or more dwelling units; b. Mixed -use developments with a residential component of 20 or more dwelling units; c. Substantial rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing buildings containing 20 or more dwelling units; d. Conversion of non-residential buildings to residential use creating 20 or more dwelling units. 4.2 Calculation of Units For phased developments, the affordable housing requirement shall be calculated based on the total number of units in all phases. Affordable units shall be provided proportionately across phases. When calculating the number of affordable units required, any fraction of 0.5 or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number; fractions less than 0.5 shall be rounded down. 5. AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT 5.1 Percentage Requirements Developments subject to this ordinance shall provide affordable housing units according to the following standards: Affordability Level Very Low Income Low Income Workforce Housing Income Target 50% AMI 60% AMI 80% AMI Minimum % of Units 5% 7.5% 10% Developers may choose any one of the three affordability options listed above. For ownership housing (condominiums, townhomes/twin homes, duplexes, triplexes, rowhouses, and four-plexes), at least 10% of units shall be affordable to households at or below 110% of AMI. 5.2 NOAH Replacement Requirements If a development demolishes or converts NOAH units, the new development must replace those units at a minimum rate of 20% of total units affordable at 60% AMI, in addition to meeting the standard inclusionary requirement. Replacement units shall be comparable in bedroom size to the demolished units. 6. INTEGRATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS 6.1 On -Site Location Page 3 of 8