Sep 22, 2026Board meeting
Burlington Planning Commission And City Council Ordinance Committee Draft Minutes
The collaborative working group meeting focused on inclusionary zoning policy discussions. Key agenda items included staff presentations on large project thresholds for off-site and payment-in-lieu options, the reconfiguration of payment-in-lieu fees using construction cost indices, and potential tenure flexibility in large projects. Additionally, the group discussed home ownership opportunities at 100% area median income and reviewed feedback regarding permanently affordable housing mechanisms. The meeting also included public forums where stakeholders shared concerns regarding project feasibility, neighborhood gentrification, and the need for data-driven thresholds for inclusionary zoning requirements.