Chapel Hill Review

The Chapel Hill Town Council convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at Chapel Hill Town Hall to discuss various important matters. The meeting featured discussions on the allocation of funds for community development, affordable housing initiatives, and updates on the Town's Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO).

During the meeting, the Affordable Housing and Community Connections staff presented an overview of the recommended plan for the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Funds. Regarding this, they stated, "2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Funds."

Furthermore, the staff also presented a plan for the use of local affordable housing funds. As part of this presentation, they mentioned, "Affordable Housing Funding Plan." After thorough discussions and public comments, the Council unanimously approved the $1.66 million plan to support five affordable housing projects.

In addition to the housing initiatives, the Planning staff provided an update on the efforts to rewrite the Town's Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO). They highlighted ongoing community engagement efforts and a racial equity assessment of the current LUMO. The staff emphasized the importance of the new LUMO in promoting housing development, including support for affordable housing. Regarding this update, the Planning staff stated, "Rewriting Our Rules - A LUMO Update."

The Council is scheduled to vote on the 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Funds plan in June and will continue to receive updates on the LUMO in the upcoming months. Community members interested in learning more about the LUMO updates can find additional information on the Town's website.