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2005 General Plan - City Of Ventura

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C H A P T E R 3Policy 2.11 Evaluate adoption of aninclusionary housing ordinance asa means of integrating affordableunits within new residentialdevelopment: 1) Requireaffordable units to be provided onor off-site, with allowance forpayment of an in-lieu fee at thediscretion of the <strong>City</strong>; 2) Evaluatethe financial impact of inclusionaryrequirements on development, andassess incentive-based alternativestrategies for provision ofaffordable housing.Policy 2.12Facilitate the provision of secondunits as a means of providingaffordable rental housing inexisting neighborhoods. Ensurecompatibility with the primary unitand surrounding neighborhood.Policy 2.13 Encourage the production ofhousing that meets the needs of alleconomic segments, includinglower, moderate, and abovemoderate-income households, toachieve a balanced community.Policy 2.14 Promote and facilitate nontraditionalhousing types andoptions, including co-housing,assisted living facilities, live-workspaces, and artist lofts.Policy 2.15 Direct <strong>City</strong>-controlled housingfunds towards programs thataddress the needs of very lowandlow-income households.Policy 2.16 Prioritize affordable housingopportunities and assistance forpublic service employees.Policy 2.17 Annually monitor the <strong>City</strong>’sprogress in meeting its housingneeds for all income levels.Goal 3Provide adequate housing sites throughappropriate land use and zoning designationsto accommodate the <strong>City</strong>’s share of theregional housing needs.Policy 3.1Policy 3.2Maintain an up-to-date inventory ofvacant and underutilized parcelsand provide to interesteddevelopers in conjunction withinformation on availabledevelopment incentives. Withinredevelopment project areas,provide assistance in landassembly in support of affordablehousing.Implement smart growth principlesby rewarding quality infill projectsthat utilize existing infrastructure.<strong>2005</strong> <strong>Ventura</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>3-30August 8, <strong>2005</strong>

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