Regulation Update Strategies
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Strategy #1
Update the City’s zoning use regulations to clarify and enable innovative housing types such as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), townhouses, and cottage-style developments.
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Strategy #2
Update off-street parking regulations for consistency with Housing Needs Assement (part of the Housing Action Plan) and the 2021 Downtown and Housing Subarea Plan.
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Strategy #3
Adjust zoning development standards to reduce barriers for additional housing types and to ensure any new development of additional housing types is integrated appropriately.
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Strategy #4
Update the zoning code to accommodate permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency shelters, and indoor emergency housing.
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Strategy #5
Review and ensure code enforcement does not displace residents.
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Strategy #6
Evaluate potential building code amendments to provide more feasability for mixed use development, small aprtments, and rehabilitation of older buildings.
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Strategy #7
Evaluate revisions to sidewalk requirements and policy to better meet the needs of the community while considering flexibility for new development.
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Strategy #8
Audit and streamline permitting processes for development in th Critical Resources Area (CRA) Ovelay Zone.
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Strategy #9
Create materials for deveopment guidance & outreach following code updates.