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Example: Under the current fee structure, an SDU is charged slightly less than a standard single- family dwelling. SDUs are typically smaller in size having less impact on sanitary and storm infrastructure than a typical single-family residence. Restructuring of the SDCs can better recognize the reduced impacts of SDUs and result in an increase in the frequency that they occur. The additional dwelling unit is accommodated without additional land demand. Timing: Systems Development Charges (SDC) costs are currently under review (2016). SDCs for each type of system (e.g. transportation, wastewater, stormwater, parks) will be reviewed separately over the next few years. ➢ Efficiency Gained: 84 dwelling units of Low Density Residential.4 3. R-2 Medium Densitv Residential Zone Code Amendments Applicability: Increase the minimum density required in the R-2 zone. Applies to land zoned R-2 Medium Density Residential or that is designated Medium Density Residential and could be rezoned to R-2. Assumptions: The R-2 zone allows a minimum density of 10 dwellings per net acre.' Review of the average densities seen on Low Density Residential land in the 2012 residential land supply analysis showed that single-family detached housing is the lowest density housing type seen on Medium Density Residential land at 7.9 dwellings per net acre. Increasing the required minimum density would raise the average density of lower density homes (e.g. single-family detached homes), thereby increasing the overall average density seen in Medium Density Residential. Analysis: Average Density Needed Using the Envision Eugene Land Sufficiency Model to test what average density would be needed on Medium Density Residential land to accommodate the remaining medium density need of 614 dwellings, the City found the average needed to be 15.4 dwellings per net acre.' This can be achieved when the average density of the lower density housing types is increased. When single-family detached housing is increased from 7.9 to 12.8 dwellings per net acre on medium density land, the overall average density seen on medium density land increases to 15.4 dwellings per net acre. Again, using the Envision Eugene Land Sufficiency Model, when an average of 15.4 dwellings per net acre is assumed on medium density residential land, the projected capacity on vacant and partially vacant MDR land is estimated to increase by about 630 dwellings. The City also identified some exemptions to the new density to allow smaller vacant or partially vacant lots to develop with single-family detached at the lower densities we are currently 'Changes in SDCs would clearly boost the number of SDUs seen in LDR annually. However, this efficiency measure is not necessary to meet the City's residential needs as there is a surplus in LDR excess of the 84 dwellings gained. 5 "Net" density is the number of units per acre excluding non -buildable land such as land for roads. See Eugene Code Chapter 9 for definition. ' For more information on the analysis associated with this measure, see the Technical Support portion of public record. Residential Land Supply Study I Final Part IV — Page 7