Sec.18-119jj-19. Application approval process

(a) Developers may be required to pay a processing fee.

(b) Applications shall be approved or disapproved by the Commissioner based on but not limited to the following:

(1) Housing need and marketability;

(2) Any needs outlined in the Five Year Housing Advisory Plan;

(3) Site control and suitability;

(4) Plans and specifications in accordance with the Commissioner's design standards;

(5) Financial information on projected cost of development and management;

(6) The apparent capability of the developer to plan, complete and manage the affordable housing development;

(7) Local support; and

(8) Execution of a cooperation agreement.

(c) If an application is disapproved, the developer shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the disapproval.

(d) If an application is approved, the Commissioner shall notify the developer, in writing, that the affordable housing development may proceed and inform the developer of the contents and terms of the contract(s) for state financial assistance to be entered into with the developer.

(Effective April 20, 1990)