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RH <br />ENTAL OUSING <br /> <br />1.T/ <br /> <br />HERE IS A NEED FOR MORE DIVERSITY IN THE TYPESSIZES OF HOUSING UNITS BEING PRODUCED <br />a.Encourage the creation of a diverse housing stock <br /> <br />i.Review development codes to reduce/remove regulatory barriers to allow alternative <br /> <br />housing types that foster affordability such as: <br />1.Micro homes / efficiency dwelling units <br /> <br />2.Accessory dwelling units - with specific criteria for approval such as the primary <br /> <br />dwelling must be the homestead of the homeowner and the house and accessory <br />dwelling unit combined must still be able to comply with any applicable occupancy <br />limits. <br />3.Mixed use buildings <br /> <br />4.Zero-lot line homes <br /> <br />5.Courtyard homes <br /> <br />6.Industrial (pre-fab) housing that meets construction codes – with design standards <br /> <br />that will ensure the home is compatible with the surrounding area. <br />7.Housing designed for persons with special needs <br /> <br />The Development Code shall establish criteria that ensures alternative housing is <br />appropriately located. <br /> <br />2.THECITY’SAGINGHOUSINGSTOCKANDOLDERNEIGHBORHOODSNEEDTOBEMAINTAINEDINGOOD <br /> <br /> <br />CONDITION. <br /> <br />a.Reduce costs of renovating older homes while ensuring that modern safety concerns are addressed. <br /> <br />i.Review development code regulations applicable to non-conforming residential structures <br /> <br />regarding repairs and modifications, reconstruction after destruction, and non-conforming <br />moved structures to ensure that the standards provide maximum flexibility while not <br />compromising safety. <br />b.Ensure that aging rental units remain in compliance with safety codes. <br /> <br />i.Establish an inspection program that establishes periodic inspections and appropriate <br /> <br />responses to complaints from residents <br />ii.Consider adoption of an incentive program to encourage the renovation of small, older <br /> <br />residential rental property; incentives might include fee rebates upon the unit passing final <br />inspection. <br />3.H() <br /> <br />OUSING COSTS OTHER THAN RENT PAYMENTS CAN CREATE A BURDEN FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS <br />a.Reduce transportation costs through development of housing in Location Efficient Areas (LEA). <br /> <br />i.Define parameters for establishing Location Efficient Areas & review development codes to <br /> <br />ensure they encourage affordable / workforce development therein. <br />A & WF Housing Policy 5 Adopted July 2014; Amended March 2017 <br /> <br />