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~ . ~~,~i <br />. ~'_ ~,! <br />~ a~ ~. <br />Q,~Q=~• <br /> <br />PROPOSED POLICIES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN, 2000 <br />NEIGHBORHOODS/HOUSING <br />OBJECTIVES: <br />1. To improve the quality, appearance and maintenance of <br />housing in neighborhoods. <br />2. To minimize land use and traffic intrusions that <br />adversely impact established neighborhoods. <br />3. To continue the well-maintained residential character <br />of existing neighborhoods. <br /> <br />POLICIES: <br />1. Adopt and enforce a housing code to assure the maintenance <br />of the existing housing stock. <br />2. Pursue and encourage housing rehabilitation programs. <br />3. Continue to make rental assistance available to residents <br />through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority <br />Section 8 Program. <br />4. Space group homes in residential districts <br />not less than 1/2 mile between homes. <br />5. Eliminate zoning code violations and nuisance conditions <br />that adversely affect neighborhoods. <br />6. Maintain the single-family character of the existing <br />residential neighborhoods and discourage redevelopment <br />that may be considered a change in use unless irreversible <br />blight can be demonstrated. <br />7. Allow the remodeling of existing residential structures <br />and accessory uses without adversely affecting the character <br />of the neighborhood or substantially reducing required <br />open space. <br />• <br />