Item C: Multi Unit Property Tax Exemption Program

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1.4 Prominent entry facing the public street; 1.5 Number of units by which the minimum density is exceeded or the percent of housing units having three or more bedrooms (to encourage families); 1.6 Number of available ADA accessible units that exceed the required standard; 1.7 Responsiveness to neighborhood character and safety in respect to height, mass, architectural detail, landscaping and open space; 1.8 Number of units designed for home ownership; and 1.9 Solicitation of comments from the relevant neighborhood association. 2. Compliance with Local Law. The proposed project must be, at the time of completion of construction, in conformance with all local plans and planning regulations which are applicable at the time the application is approved. 3. Local Standards. The proposed project must comply with the following additional standards: of the Proposed Project Site. 3.1 Utilization of Historic Structure or Potential Historic Structure 3.1.1 Removal. No exemption shall be granted for any property where an historic structure or potential historic structure has been demolished or removed from the property within the two years immediately preceding the date of application for the exemption. This restriction shall be waived if the owner of the property gave notice of the intent to demolish or move the structure to the Eugene Historic Review Board at least 60 days before the owner's application for a demolition or moving permit from the City. Justification for Elimination of Existing Housing. 3.1.2 No exemption shall be granted for any property on which any housing unit has been demolished or removed from the property within the two years immediately preceding the date of application for the exemption. This restriction shall be waived if the proposed project increases the number of dwelling units by 50% from what previously existed or if it replaces the old dwelling units by significantly larger dwelling units that will accommodate families. 4. Public Benefit Beyond the Period of Exemption. The owner must demonstrate that one or more of the public benefits described in the application will extend beyond the period of the tax exemption. 5. Project Would Not be Built Without Exemption. The owner must demonstrate that construction of the housing would not be financially feasible without the benefit of the tax exemption.