Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-56
Approval of Assisted Housing Replacement Plan
Operative Text
In addition to the requirements set forth in the Municipal Code, any owner, as a condition to receiving a demolition or building permit for the purpose of demolishing, disposing of, or converting Assisted Housing Units, must: A. Submit to the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare (the Director) an Assisted Housing Replacement Plan which specifies the number of units to be converted, identifies specific Replacement Units for each unit proposed to be converted, and sets a timetable for Conversion, completion of Replacement Units and relocation. B. Identify sources of available subsidy and financing that are sufficient to produce and operate the Replacement Units at the same level of Affordability as the original assisted units which are being replaced; ensures that all displaced individuals and families shall be given the option of being housed in the Replacement Units; and includes a method for ensuring that the Replacement Units shall remain at the same or greater Affordability as the Assisted Housing Units that they replace, including limits on rents increases in that such limits shall be consistent with the Assisted Housing Units being replaced. C. Provide other relevant information as required by the Director. The Director shall require an owner to provide financial or other guarantees, such as certifications in order to ensure timely compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance as set forth in section 146-57 , below. The Director shall not approve an Assisted Housing Replacement Plan unless it is in compliance with this Ordinance as it may be amended from time to time. No City official shall approve a building permit, a demolition permit, or other development permit for the Conversion of Assisted Housing Units until such time as an Assisted Housing Replacement Plan has been approved by the Director. Any Assisted Housing Units ordered demolished by the Health Director or the City's Building Official because of damage caused by civil commotion, natural disaster, or as required by Charter, federal regulations or State statutes shall not be subject to the terms of this article. Changes to an approved Housing Replacement Plan shall be required to undergo the same review, and be subject to the same requirements, as original approval of that plan. The Director shall publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Stamford a notice of intent to approve an Assisted Housing Replacement Plan thirty (30) days before approving such a plan.
Section 146-56 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 establishes that before any demolition, disposal, or conversion of Assisted Housing Units can proceed, an owner must obtain approval of an Assisted Housing Replacement Plan from the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare. The plan must identify specific replacement units, secure sufficient subsidy and financing to maintain the same level of affordability, and guarantee that displaced residents have the option to move into those replacement units. No building or demolition permit may be issued until the Director approves the plan, and the Director must publish a public notice at least 30 days before granting that approval. Units ordered demolished due to natural disaster, civil commotion, or by mandate of federal or state law are exempt from these requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers subject to § 146-56 of Stamford Code ch. 146 who intend to demolish, dispose of, or convert Assisted Housing Units generally prepare a comprehensive Assisted Housing Replacement Plan well in advance of applying for any permit. A compliant plan typically identifies specific replacement units on a one-for-one basis, documents funding sources sufficient to sustain the same affordability levels, establishes a relocation timetable, and includes mechanisms—such as rent-increase limits—to preserve long-term affordability. Operators also account for the Director's authority to require financial guarantees or certifications, and for the mandatory 30-day public notice period before plan approval, both of which can affect project timelines. Any subsequent changes to an approved plan must go through the same full review process as the original submission.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 146-56 of Stamford Code ch. 146, tenants living in Assisted Housing Units that are slated for demolition or conversion have a right to be offered housing in the Replacement Units identified in the approved plan, at the same or greater level of affordability. The required 30-day public notice period before the Director approves a Replacement Plan provides an opportunity for tenants and community members to become aware of and respond to proposed conversions. Tenants who believe a conversion is proceeding without an approved plan, or that the plan does not meet the ordinance's requirements, may consider raising the issue with the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Stamford's assisted housing rules.
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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