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10/20/2014 Goals and 2 0 1 5 2 0 2 3 H O U S I N G Policies housing. By capitalizing on the variety of options available through the General Plan and Downtown Precise Plan and continuing to maintain an inventory of potential sites, the City will ensure that adequate residentially zoned and mixed-use sites are available to facilitate the development of a variety of housing types. • Market and governmental factors pose constraints to the provision of adequate and affordable housing. These factors tend to disproportionately impact lower- and moderate-income households due to their limited resources for absorbing the costs. Redwood City is committed to removing governmental constraints that might hinder the production of housing. In addition to the density bonuses and flexible development standards already in place, the City proposes revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to encourage a variety of housing types. • To fully meet the community's housing needs, the City must ensure that housing is accessible to all residents, regardless of race, religion, family status, age, or physical disability. Housing Goals and Policies Redwood City's long-term housing goal is to facilitate and encourage housing that fulfills the diverse needs of the community. The Housing Element identifies long-term housing goals and shorter-term policies to r1, , �� address the identified housing needs. The goals and policies area Sustainabiiity Focus implemented through a series of housing programs. Programs identify specific actions the City will undertake toward putting each goal and The Sequoia sempervirens policy into action. seed cone is the Redwood City General Plan The goals, policies, and programs build upon the identified housing sustainability t. This symbol indicates that a needs in the community, constraints confronting the city, and resources policy includes specific available to address the housing needs. This Housing Element will guide attention to reducing Redwood City housing policy through the 2015-2023 planning period. greenhouse gases and Redwood City's housing goals, policies, and programs address the six conserving natural major housing needs identified by State law: resources. • Maintain and preserve the existing affordable housing stock • Assist in the development of affordable housing • identify adequate sites to achieve a variety and diversity of housing • Remove constraints to housing development • Promote equal housing opportunity Page H - 1 4 S Redwood City General Plan RESO. # 15376 MUFF # 301