Board of Supervisors Email Address: BOCS@pwcgov.org

Planning Office Email Address: ClerkPC@pwcva.gov

Title: Opposition to AfDU Ordinance: Does Not Promote Smart Growth

Hello,

I am writing you to voice my concerns and opposition to the AfDU ordinance. This proposed ordinance represent a significant change to county zoning rules that will erode government transparency and accountability for land use decisions. This zoning ordinance will remove county residents (and the BOCS) from the rezoning process and transfer control of land use decisions to an unelected group of planning staff. Furthermore, it does not promote smart growth or encourage environmentally sustainable development. There are no provisions in the ordinance that limit bonus density to areas with sufficient access to public transportation. The AfDU Ordinance is structured in a way that will harm the environment, worsen traffic congestion, increase school overcrowding and negatively impact county finances. Unfortunately, this proposal does not include adequate guardrails to promote responsible development that is congruent with county goals. Please evaluate alternative solutions to promote affordable housing and smart growth by using incentive zoning that provides density bonuses for developments in close proximity (walking distance) to public transportation.

Best regards,

(Your name)