Specifications include, but are not limited to: The final scope of the project will be determined after the appointment of a steering committee and the selection of a consultant. The potential areas of focus identified below are tentative and may be reprioritized to meet the timeframe, budget, and terms of the grant award subject to the received proposal and further negotiation: • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Chapter 170-24. o In depth review of existing ADU definitions, ordinances, policies, processes and fee structures to ensure consistency with intent and evaluate overall effectiveness of implementation • Housing Opportunity Zone: RSA 79-E:4-c o Evaluate the feasibility of creating “Opportunity Zones” under the provisions of RSA 79-E:4-c, Housing Opportunity Zone, to incentivize the construction of income/rent restricted ADUs in residential districts and multi-unit projects that strikes a balance benefitting both City and developer; • Transfer of Development Rights (TDR): Chapter 170-27.2. o In depth review of existing TDR definitions, ordinances, policies, and processes to ensure consistency with intent and evaluate overall effectiveness of implementation o Evaluate current unit size restrictions and fee schedule to ensure that outcomes are consistent with expectations o Review opportunities to preserve affordability for units created by density bonuses that can then be sold to qualified buyers. • Additional Density and Affordability Opportunities o Review of Dover’s Zoning Districts to identify new opportunities for increased density and infill development By Right or Conditional Use Permit o Consider creation of new overlay districts and regulations that encourage development of units at varied price points or otherwise define “Attainable Housing” in land use guidance
