1. Affordable housing actions. Take steps to provide affordable housing opportunities for Sebago residents.
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A. Accessory apartments. In growth districts, allow accessory apartments of up to 600 square feet without an increase in the minimum lot size requirement. B. Multi-family homes. Allow for the conversion of larger, single-family homes on conforming lots to multi-family homes in growth areas, with minimal additional lot area provided that structural character is maintained, and septic systems are adequate for increased flows.
C. Education and information. Designate the town office as an information center relative to existing affordable housing and organizations and agencies that provide housing assistance for qualified families.
D. Housing Committee. Establish a housing committee or designate another committee to monitor the availability of affordable housing opportunities in Sebago and recommend actions the Town can take, if any, to support the availability of such housing. E.
Affordable housing density bonus. Consider a density bonus for affordable units in proposed subdivisions, particularly in growth areas.
F. Individual mobile homes. manufactured housing. Continue to allow individual mobile homes and manufactured housing throughout the community.
G. Mobile home parks. Allow mobile home parks in the Village District (see page 23) and include mobile home park standards in a Land Use Ordinance.
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Planning Board/Town/ 2007
Planning Board/Town/ 2007
Board of Selectmen/ 2006 and Ongoing
Board of Selectmen/ 2007
Planning Board/2006
Town/Ongoing
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2. Elderly housing. Help older citizens to maintain and stay in their homes. |
A. Elderly housing facilities. In growth areas, allow for elderly housing facilities, such as residential and assisted care housing.
B. Elderly support services. Continue to support organizations that allow elderly persons to remain in their own home.
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Town/2007
Town/Ongoing |