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<br />lIJ <br /> <br />I ;" ~ <br />, ' <br />;'~ i <br />jj,"", <br /> <br />j <br />f {" i, <br />uJ <br /> <br />, ,- 7A <br />'f?ad~ 16 <br />J II <br /> <br />HOUSING <br /> <br />Action 8..1.1: Second Units <br />Second units offer an additional source of affordable housing to <br />homeowners and the community. Redwood City's Zoning Ordinance <br />establishes development standards for second units on lots in <br />residential areas with an existing single-family use. The development of <br />this important housing type should be facilitated, while ensuring <br />compatibility with and limited impact on existing neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Objectives: <br />. Review and consider revising development standards for second <br />units to facilitate the development of more second units in R4 <br />and R5 neighborhoods, including allowing units to be built over <br />detached garages and decreased setbacks. Also explore form- <br />based approval options. <br />. Establish a protocol and monitoring system to accurately track <br />the number of second units constructed in the City, including <br />second units that are attached, or built at the same time as the <br />primary house. These two types of units are currently not <br />identifiable under the City's current tracking system. <br /> <br />Timeframe: Complete study on impact of revised standards <br />by 2010. Finalize tracking system for new <br />second units by 2011. <br />Responsible Agency: Community Development Services Department- <br />Planning Division and Housing Division; <br />Redwood City Redevelopment Agency <br />Funding Sources: Departmental Budget <br /> <br />Action 11..12; Alternative Howdng A.f'odeL'i <br />There are a variety of alternative housing models that help support <br />affordable housing choice. Efficiency units provide an affordable option <br />for singles and seniors, and should be encouraged. In addition, <br />Redwood City is home to two floating communities, composed of <br />floating homes, houseboats, and other Iiveaboards at Docktown Marina <br />and Pete's Harbor. New marinas allow for this housing type by retaining <br />a certain number of slips for Iiveaboards. <br /> <br />Objectives: <br />. Facilitate the development of alternative housing models suited <br />to the community housing needs through the provision of <br />flexible zoning regulations. <br />. Encourage efficiency units in rental housing to accommodate <br />seniors and individuals who work in Redwood City. <br />. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance existing floating <br />communities in Redwood City. Establish a set of floating <br /> <br />... <br /> <br />I_~~ <br /> <br />I[ <br /> <br /> <br />~MWtI."""",*~~.....(."II~ <br />