7.A.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 10/29/2013
- Co-Submitter:
- Kimberly Sharp, AICP
- From:
- Kimberly Sharp, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Manager
- Department:
- Planning & Development Services
Co-Submitter:
TITLE:
Regional Plan Discussion #9 - Neighborhoods, Housing & Urban Conservation
DESIRED OUTCOME:
Staff will present a brief background of data, public comment input and policies for Ch. XIII - Neighborhoods, Housing and Urban Conservation of the Flagstaff Regional Plan. Council may wish to open the discussion for public comment at this time, followed by discussion on any concerns regarding this chapter or policies to put on the 'Policy Parking Lot' list for further Council discussion, debate and decision in November and December.
INFORMATION:
Neighborhoods, Housing and Urban Conservation are two Arizona State Statute required elements, or chapters, enabling a community to address:
- Housing: Standards and programs for the elimination of substandard dwelling conditions, for the improvement of housing quality, variety and afford ability and for the provision of adequate sites for housing. This element shall contain an identification and analysis of existing and fore casted housing needs. This element shall be designed to make equal provision for the housing needs of all segments of the community, regardless of race, color, creed or economic level.
- Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization: includes a component that identifies city programs that promote home ownership, that provide assistance for improving the appearance of neighborhoods and that promote maintenance of both commercial and residential buildings in the neighborhoods. Also, a component that identifies city programs that provide for the safety and security of neighborhoods.
- (Urban) Conservation, rehabilitation and redevelopment: plans and programs for:
Please see the attached power point presentation for background information and goal/policy language.
- Housing: Standards and programs for the elimination of substandard dwelling conditions, for the improvement of housing quality, variety and afford ability and for the provision of adequate sites for housing. This element shall contain an identification and analysis of existing and fore casted housing needs. This element shall be designed to make equal provision for the housing needs of all segments of the community, regardless of race, color, creed or economic level.
- Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization: includes a component that identifies city programs that promote home ownership, that provide assistance for improving the appearance of neighborhoods and that promote maintenance of both commercial and residential buildings in the neighborhoods. Also, a component that identifies city programs that provide for the safety and security of neighborhoods.
- (Urban) Conservation, rehabilitation and redevelopment: plans and programs for:
- The elimination of slums and blighted areas
- Community redevelopment, including housing sites, business and industrial sites and public building sites.
- Other purposes authorized by law.
Please see the attached power point presentation for background information and goal/policy language.