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17. Both Springfield and Eugene have adopted smaller minimum lot size requirements to <br /> allow increased density in low-density residentially designated areas. Even so, density in <br /> low-density residentially designated areas does not routinely achieve the higher range of <br /> low-density zoning (near 10 units/gross acre) due to the current market and the area <br /> requirements for other site improvements such as streets. <br /> <br />18. Offering incentives (e.g., reduced parking requirements, tax abatements) for increased <br /> density has not been completely successful in this metro area. In areas where some <br /> increase in density is proposed, there can be neighborhood opposition. <br /> <br />Policies <br /> <br />A.9 Establish density ranges in local zoning and development regulations that are consistent <br /> with the broad density categories of this plan. <br /> <br /> Low density: Through 10 dwelling units per gross acre (could translate up to <br /> 14.28 units per net acre depending on each jurisdictions implementation measures <br /> and land use and development codes) <br /> <br /> Medium density: Over 10 through 20 dwelling units per gross acre (could <br /> translate to over 14.28 units per net acre through 28.56 units per net acre <br /> depending on each jurisdictions implementation measures and land use and <br /> development codes) <br /> <br /> High density: Over 20 dwelling units per gross acre (could translate to over 28.56 <br /> units per net acre depending on each jurisdiction's implementation measures and <br /> land use and development codes) <br /> <br />A. 10 Promote higher residential density inside the UGB that utilizes existing infrastructure, <br /> improves the efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserves rural resource <br /> lands outside the UGB. <br /> <br />A. 11 Generally locate higher density residential development near employment or commercial <br /> services, in proximity to major transportation systems or within transportation-efficient <br /> nodes. <br /> <br />A. 12 Coordinate higher density residential development with the provision of adequate <br /> infrastructure and services, open space, and other urban amenities. <br /> <br />A. 13 Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more <br /> opportunities for effectively designed in-fill, redevelopment, and mixed use while <br /> considering impacts of increased residential density on historic, existing and future <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> <br />A. 14 Review local zoning and development regulations periodically to remove barriers to <br /> higher density housing and to make provision for a full range of housing options. <br /> <br /> III-A-7 <br /> <br /> <br />