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Draft 2.0 Land Use Element <br />^ Low- and Medium-Densityprojects which propose densities greater than <br />the average shown in Table 2-3 should be zoned PUD and contain. <br />sufficient public amenities to justify the higher density Examples of <br />amenities which might qualify a project for density bonus include the <br />provision of affordable housing; and dedication and/or improvement of <br />parkland, open space, and/or trails beyond the standard reduirements. <br />^ Low- and Medium-Density yrojects zoned PUD may exceed the <br />maximum density shown in Table 2-3 on portions of the site, as long as <br />the overall density for the entire site does not exceed the overall <br />maximum permitted Housing with increased densities on portions of the <br />parcel shall be sited to minimize potential adverse impacts on adjacent, <br />developed properties. <br />^ The number of units allowed on parcels zoned PUD shall be consistent <br />with the underlying General Plan Map designation (plus a possible <br />25 percent density bonus for the provision of significant affordable <br />housing, multiplied by the number of gross developable acres in the <br />parcel unless otherwise determined by a s_ye~plan. Gross Developable <br />Acres shall include all~rivately owned acreage within a parcel and shall <br />exclude all publicly owned facilities (fig.. City-owned parks, flood control <br />channels, and uublic school sites) or such sites planned to be purchased <br />by a public a~ncy. Acreage to be devoted to publicly owned facilities <br />dedicated as part of a project ~~. roadway rights-of--way, parks, and trails) <br />shall be included as "gross developable acres" unless such acreage is <br />rendered undevelopable by other General Plan provisions. <br />^ The maximum density of properties designated as High-Density <br />Residential or Mixed-Use shall be determined on a case-by-case basis <br />based on site characteristics, amenities, and affordable housing <br />incorporated into the development. <br />^ The calculation of residential units based on "gross developable acres" and <br />General Plan denser shall be rounded down to the whole unit if under <br />0.9 and rounded up where 0.9 and over. <br />Industrial, Commercial and Office <br />Policy 9~: Preserve the character of the Downtown while improving its retail and <br />residential viability and preserving the traditions of its small-town character. <br />LU element 082107 redline 2-30 <br />