Council Communication

First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Ashland Municipal Code, Land Use Ordinance, Regarding Minimum Densities in Multi-Family Zoning Districts
Meeting Date:	November 17, 2004		Primary Staff Contact:	John McLaughlin, 552-2043 mac@ashland.or.us
Department:	Community Development		Secondary Staff Contact:	Brandon Goldman, 552-2076 goldmanb@ashland.or.us
Contributing Departments:	Legal
Approval:	Gino Grimaldi

Statement: The City Council, at their November 2, 2004 meeting, held a public hearing on establishing minimum density standards in multi-family zoning districts. The Council deliberated the merits, and directed staff to bring back the final version of the ordinance for first reading. The ordinance is essentially the same as reviewed by the Council at the previous meeting, with the clarification regarding replacement of single family homes due to "fire or natural hazards."
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Background: The previous council communication from the November 2, 2004 public hearing is attached, as well as the Staff Report prepared for this item. All other background information regarding this action was presented to the Council at the previous public hearing and is available in the Planning Department.
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Related City Policies: This item originated from the City's Affordable Housing Action Plan, and is supported by numerous Comprehensive Plan goals and policies.
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Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Council adopt the proposed ordinance as submitted.
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Potential Motions: Move to pass the ordinance to second reading.
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Attachments: •   Proposed ordinance •   November 2, 2004 Council Communication •   Staff Report

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