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6 <br /> Incentives and Options Chart <br /> Action Item Description <br /> 1. Streamline the Reduce the number of options and increase the lot threshold required for greater <br /> Subdivision scrutiny. <br /> Processes <br /> The most comprehensive review occurs at 20 units at which point there are 5 types of <br /> major subdivisions. <br /> 2. Increase Density Allow a greater density for those projects which contain housing for low-to moderate- <br /> Bonus income households.To date, a developer has never pursued this policy. <br /> Current policy generally allows for 25% more density where at least 40%of units are <br /> affordable. This bonus is not available in the protected watershed. <br /> Current bonus is authorized by special legislation, and thus alterations to this bonus <br /> would likely require additional special legislation. <br /> 3. Government Similar to previous economic development efforts, staff may examine and identify <br /> Initiated Rezonings areas well suited for affordable housing and initiate pre-zonings to accommodate that <br /> use. <br /> 4. Alter Approval Allow for more subdivision processes to occur with administrative review versus board <br /> Authority to review which require public hearings. <br /> Expedite Subdivision <br /> Process Assess the existing development review process, specifically related to residential <br /> development, including schedules, review times, and fees to determine if there are any <br /> excessive requirements or measures impacting housing affordability. <br /> 5. Expedite Review Create a shorter timeframe for staff and board reviews of approvals. <br /> Time for <br /> Subdivisions and <br /> Rezonings <br /> 6. Reduce Allow for reduced, refunded, or waived fees or maintenance guarantees. <br /> Development Fees <br /> 7. Alter Development Alter standards for affordable housing projects. Standards include road construction <br /> Standards Specific to requirements; dimensional standards; recreation and open space requirements; flag <br /> Affordable Housing lot prohibitions; access to roadways; landscaping; stream buffers; and traffic impact <br /> Projects improvements. May require special legislation. <br /> 8. Alter Development Alter standards for all residential development. Standards include road construction <br /> Standards Applicable requirements; dimensional standards; recreation and open space requirements; flag <br /> to All Development lot prohibitions; access to roadways; landscaping; stream buffers; and traffic impact <br /> improvements. <br /> 9. Utilize Development Use development agreements for particular affordable housing projects. Engage with <br /> Agreements individual developers or create a general policy to exchange vested rights in long term <br /> projects for several considerations including the provision of affordable housing. <br /> 10. Expand Accessory Allow for the expanded use of ADUs.There are limitations due to existing water and <br /> Dwelling Units sewer capacity and well/septic requirements. <br /> 11. Amend WASMPBA Increase access to public water and sewer service to allow more dense development. <br /> to Increase Access to <br /> Public Water and <br /> Sewer Service <br />