Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9 § 9.14
COMBINATION OF METHODS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY HOUSING (Bloomington Housing Opportunity and Preservation Ordinance)
Operative Text
The developer of a development may propose to use any combination of methods in §§ 9.07 to 9.13 to meet the requirements of § 9.06 . Said proposal must: (a) Be described in the affordable housing plan submitted to the city pursuant to § 9.32 ; (b) Meet the requirements of this chapter and the opportunity housing guidelines; (c) Demonstrate the provision of substantially the same or greater level of affordability and quantity of affordable housing as required pursuant to § 9.06 ; and (d) Be approved by the City Council. (Ord. 2019-16 , passed 2-25-2019)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 9.14 allows a developer to combine multiple compliance methods—drawn from §§ 9.07 through 9.13—to satisfy the affordable housing requirements set out in § 9.06. Any such combined approach must be documented in an affordable housing plan, must meet all applicable chapter requirements and opportunity housing guidelines, and must deliver at least as much affordability and affordable housing quantity as a single-method approach would. The combined proposal is not effective unless the City Council formally approves it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9.14, operators and developers who wish to blend compliance strategies from §§ 9.07–9.13 must prepare a detailed affordable housing plan for city submission as outlined in § 9.32. The plan should clearly demonstrate that the combined methods collectively meet or exceed the affordability levels and unit counts required by § 9.06, and that all opportunity housing guidelines are satisfied. City Council approval is a required step before the combined approach is considered valid, so developers generally account for that review timeline in their project planning.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9.14 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances establishes that any developer using a combination of affordable housing methods must still deliver at least the same level of affordability and number of affordable units that § 9.06 requires—the flexibility to combine methods cannot be used to reduce housing access. Tenants and community members can review the affordable housing plan submitted under § 9.32, which is a public-facing document describing how the developer intends to meet these obligations. Those with concerns about whether a combined proposal genuinely meets the affordability standard may contact the City of Bloomington directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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