Ordinance 2978-07 - Laserfiche WebLink

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN B. Housing Preservation and Neighborhood Character Objective 4.2 The City shall preserve and enhance the value and character of its neighborhoods by improving and extending the life of existing housing stock. Policy 4.2.1 The City shall initiate a strong and proactive housing code enforcement program in order to reduce the amount of substandard housing, promote renovation of homes in need of repair and rehabilitation, and preserve available housing stock. Policy 4.2.2 The City shall update the housing conditions survey at intervals of approximately every five to seven years to measure the progress made in rehabilitation efforts, and to identify areas with the greatest need for rehabilitation. Policy 4.2.3 The City shall closely coordinate the housing enforcement program with the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) to encourage the repair and rehabilitation of lower income owner-occupied and rental housing. Policy 4.2.4 Avoid the demolition or relocation of housing in siting new public facilities. C. Housing Affordability Objective 4.3 The City shall increase access to affordable housing by instituting a variety of programs increasing the supply of housing while maintaining the character of existing neighborhoods. Policy 4.3.1 The City shall consider providing incentives to housing developers and homebuilders in return for providing housing that is affordable to lower and moderate income households. Policy 4.3.2 The City shall consider inclusionary housing programs along with affordable housing incentives as necessary to promote affordable housing in the Everett Planning Area. Policy 4.3.3 The City shall evaluate existing land use regulations to identify measures that could increase the supply of affordable housing throughout the entire Everett Planning Area. Examples of potential code revisions include more liberal allowance of duplexes and single family attached dwellings, rear yard infill dwellings, as appropriate. Policy 4.3.4 The City shall coordinate with Snohomish County and other cities within the county to ensure that enough housing is provided to meet the needs of the projected population levels and household incomes within the county for the next twenty years and beyond. Policy 4.3.5 The City should establish a priority permit procedure for affordable housing developments. Policy 4.3.6 The City shall consider a variety of infrastructure funding alternatives in order to identify measures that minimize the costs of housing production. HOUSING ELEMENT 11