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RENTAL HOUSING <br />1. THERE ISA NEED FOR MORE DIVERSITY IN THE TYPES/SIZES OF HOUSING UNITS BEING PRODUCED <br />a. Encourage the creation of a diverse housing stock <br />L Review development codes to reduce/remove regulatory barriers to allow alternative <br />housing types that foster affordability such as: <br />1. Micro homes / efficiency dwelling units <br />2. Accessory dwelling units - with specific criteria for approval such as the primary <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 />4. Zero -lot line homes <br />5. Courtyard homes <br />6. Industrial (pre -fab) housing that meets construction codes — with design standards <br />that will ensure the home is compatible with the surrounding area. <br />7. Housing designed for persons with special needs <br />The Development Code shall establish criteria that ensures alternative housing is <br />appropriately located. <br />2. THE CITY'S AGING HOUSING STOCK AND OLDER NEIGHBORHOODS NEED TO BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD <br />CONDITION. <br />a. Reduce costs of renovating older homes while ensuring that modern safety concerns are addressed. <br />Review development code regulations applicable to non -conforming residential structures <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 />i. Establish an inspection program that establishes periodic inspections and appropriate <br />responses to complaints from residents <br />ii. Consider adoption of an incentive program to encourage the renovation of small, older <br />residential rental property; incentives might include fee rebates upon the unit passing final <br />inspection. <br />3. HOUSING 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 />i. Define parameters for establishing Location Efficient Areas & review development codes to <br />ensure they encourage affordable / workforce development therein. <br />A & WF Housing Policy 5 Adopted July 2014 <br />Amended March 2017, June 2018 & May 2019 <br />