Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. A checklist tool so that municipalities can identify and evaluate which of the code recommendations are best suited for their individual zoning code updates. One example to refer to is from the WI League of Municipalities, click here for more information. The evaluation tool checklist shall include criteria that would let municipalities know the intended goal of implementation for each recommendation, including which of the recommendations will help to reduce housing costs, and/or increase housing supply. The checklist shall also include criteria that would indicate if the zoning code update would help to bring forward specific housing from the DEFINITION section below (missing middle, small format, workforce, affordable, accessory dwelling units, small format housing, etc.). B. Model Code Language. The best practices guide shall include model residential zoning code language that will allow for a wide variety of housing types including single family, townhomes, multifamily (both small multi-family units, upto 10 units, and larger multi-family 21 units and up), and help to reduce the cost of housing and development, and increase the supply of housing units. A discussion of by right zoning vs. conditional use permitting shall be included in the RFP response and how that decision will impact/limit municipalities’ ability to solve the housing crisis and bring forward more housing. The following shall be considered for inclusion in the guide: A. Lot sizes B. Floor area ratio C. Setback requirements D. Parking requirements E. Lot lines, including zero lot lines F. Street widths G. Alley ways H. Small format housing – 600 SF -1,000 SF I. Accessory dwelling units J. Number of housing units per lot K. Multi-family of a varying sizes L. Multi-family caps M. Height limits, define height definition N. Development by right vs. conditional use
