[HISTORY: Adopted 10-14-2020 by Ord. No. 20-08. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The Housing Committee will seek options to make Kittery more
affordable by researching and advancing policies and initiatives that
will result in an increase in affordable housing supply for a wide
array of residents. The Committee will also recommend the use of the
housing reserve funds according to Title 3, and approved policies
and procedures.
The Committee may:
A.
Assess annually the affordability of Kittery housing and identify
trends and barriers to achieving a broad housing supply that is accessible
to those whose income is at or below the median area income;
B.
Develop recommendations and propose ordinances, policies, projects
and objectives to increase the number of affordable housing units
available in Kittery;
C.
Propose policies, for adoption by the Town Council, for the appropriation
of housing reserve funds to support the creation, rehabilitation,
and retention of affordable housing;
D.
Recommend to the Council the allocation of housing reserve funds
in accordance with the establishment of the fund and approved policies;
E.
Provide education and information regarding the affordability of
housing in Kittery; and
F.
Collaborate with surrounding communities and the state on regional
and statewide affordable housing efforts.
A.
Upon adoption of this chapter, the Town Council will appoint the
existing members of the Housing Working Group will become members
of the Committee, with all terms to expire December 31, 2021.
B.
Thereafter, the Committee consists of one Town Councilors, one representative
from each of the following: Planning Board and Economic Development
Committee; the Town Manager (or designee); two representatives with
affordable and/or market-rate housing development experience in the
region, and citizen members. Except if appointed as a representative
of the Council, Planning Board, and Town employees, all members are
appointed for three-year terms. The members representing housing development
are not required to be citizens of Kittery.
