4.0. HRSR 01-30-1996 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(c) Specific Plan to Meet Identified Housing Needs • Guide the type and location of development to achieve an orderly development pattern consistent with the semi-rural character of the community. • Encourage a mix in housing opportunities in terms of costs and size while encouraging a high degree of architectural and site planning integrity. • Adhere to an assessment policy for the extension of water and sewer lines to accommodate new development. The policy shall provide for equitable assessment of the improvement costs while protecting the city's taxpayers and financial commitment. • Upgrade as necessary, local streets to a design standard that is consistent with surrounding conditions or city standard. • Require that all developers provide roads and utilities to city specifications before the city assumes ownership and maintenance responsibilities. • Require developers of new residential areas to either dedicate a park or playground site, or make a payment in lieu of dedication to the city's park improvement fund. • Restrict inappropriate alteration of significant natural contours and soils. • Preserve natural systems through acquisition, dedication, or easements. • Require that development plans demonstrate a compatibility with natural features and systems. • Preserve through purchase, easement, dedication, or other instrument, public access to wetlands, lakeshore, or other natural preservation areas. • Update zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations to ensure appropriate development of residential land throughout the city. • Maintain a rural density within the undeveloped areas of the urban service district to allow for efficient extension of municipal services. (d) Target Areas None (e) Administrative Capacity to Implement Housing Plan