Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-7-10
COMPLIANCE—SUBMISSIONS (Evanston Housing Regulations)
Operative Text
(A) Inclusionary Housing Application. The applicant will submit an inclusionary housing application, provided by the Department, concurrent with submitting a zoning analysis application. The application is a preliminary proposal of how the applicant will fulfill the requirements of this Chapter. 1. The zoning analysis will not be deemed complete until the Department has marked the inclusionary housing application as compliant. 2. The application fee and detailed requirements are stipulated in the policies and procedures. (B) Inclusionary Housing Plan. The applicant will submit an inclusionary housing plan, provided by the Department, concurrent with submitting a building permit application. The plan is the applicant's final commitment to fulfill the requirements of this Chapter. 1. The building permit application will not be deemed complete until the Department has approved the inclusionary housing plan. 2. The plan fee and detailed requirements are stipulated in the policies and procedures. (C) Annual Rental Compliance Report. The inclusionary housing provider, or its designee, will submit an annual rental compliance report to the Department or the contracted agency as stipulated in the policies and procedures. (D) Majority Affordable Development. A majority affordable development will comply with the requirements and will benefit from the incentives of this Chapter unless otherwise stipulated in the policies and procedures.
Under Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-7-10, developers seeking to build housing subject to Evanston's inclusionary housing rules must submit specific documentation at two key stages: an inclusionary housing application alongside the zoning analysis, and an inclusionary housing plan alongside the building permit application. Neither the zoning analysis nor the building permit application is considered complete until the relevant inclusionary housing document has been reviewed and approved by the Department. Additionally, once a project is occupied, the housing provider must submit an annual rental compliance report to the Department or a contracted agency.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers working under Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-7-10 generally ensure that inclusionary housing applications are submitted at the same time as zoning analysis applications, and that inclusionary housing plans accompany building permit applications—since approvals at each stage are contingent on the Department clearing these documents. Compliant operators also track annual rental compliance reporting obligations and submit those reports to the Department or its contracted agency as required by the applicable policies and procedures. Majority affordable developments should review whether any special stipulations in the policies and procedures affect their obligations or available incentives under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-7-10 establishes a framework that requires developers to formally commit to fulfilling inclusionary housing obligations before construction can proceed, which is intended to protect the availability of affordable units in covered developments. Tenants residing in inclusionary units may find it useful to know that their housing provider is required to submit annual rental compliance reports, creating an ongoing record of compliance with the Chapter's requirements. Those who believe a housing provider may not be meeting its obligations under § 5-7-10 can explore options such as contacting the Evanston Department or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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