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FIGURE 5. IN FILL . BEFORE STABLE USES TO REMAIN REDEVELOPABLE .SUPERBLDCK" REDEVELOPABLE AND -UNDERTILlZEO LOTS AFTER . NEW INFILL WITH TRADITIONAL BLOCK-AND-LOT PATTERN I~ J~fu II~].':. ..........,. 0.." ': ,'" _~ .,', , -' '. .'.: ,. C,-, -. ...." .. " " c ,__;:_.. '.dn.>' _'_ '-., Development of vacant and underused sites and repair and renovation of older. structures strengthens existing urban areas. This is accomplished through innovative approaches to building codes as well as zoning regulations. . STIMULATING INFILL AND REHABILITATION ACTIVITY Adjust minimum lot-size and setback requirements to reflect the small- est practical lots in the neighborhood. Increase allowable densities in infill locations to promote economically viable projects that will ad,d vitality to the neighborhood. This may require relief from parking requirements in order to avoid the need for variances. Expedite development review. Streamline review and permitting proce- dures for infill projects below a specified size threshold for projects in com- pliance with New Urbanist design standards. Delegate review to staff where legally permissible. Change. parking require111.ents. Reduce or eliminate on-site parking requirements for small-lot infill projects, allowing parking demand to be fully or partially satisfied by on-street, shared, or remote parking (Figure 6). Revise building codes. Revise building codes to remove provisions that require rehabilitation of older buildings to current standards except when Chapter 1. New Urbanist Essentials 19 Established neigllborhoods benefit when vacant and undentsed parcels are replaced by development that brings positive actiuity and "eyes on the street." Subdivision ~f large lots can allow a traditional block and lot pattern to be established, with new buildings fronting directly 011 the street and a renewed focus on the public realm. FIGURE 6. ON-SITE PARKING GARAGE-FREE FRONT YIELDS ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING AND PEDESTRIAN COMFORT e ...""> ~ CURB CUT OISPLACES REDUIRED GARAGE ADDS ON.STREET PARKING CONSTRUCTION COSTS On-site parking requirements add sigl1~ficant construction costs, which pose a problem for the deLlelopers of small infill projects. lA/hen placed in front, on- site parking also makes streets less livable. Curb cuts displace oil-street parA.'ing, and dri"ueways remOL'e landscaping and 'windows from the pedestrian environment.