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implementation measures and land use and development codes.) High density: Over 20 dwelling units per gross acre (could translate to over 28.56 units per net acre depending on each jurisdictions implementation measures and land use and development codes) (Policy A.9) The amendments are consistent with Metro Plan density policies. The city's zoning provisions in the Eugene Code allow significantly higher densities in the R -3 and R -4 zones than are required by Metro Plan Policy A.9 and the proposed amendments do not change the zoning of any property. As noted under the finding related to Goal 10, as a result of the proposed amendments, the city will continue to meet assumed average densities in the RLS, and thus comply with the 28.56 dwelling units per net acre that is set by Metro Plan Policy A.9. Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for effectively designed in fill, redevelopment, and mixed use while considering impacts of increased residential density on historic, existing and future neighborhoods. (Policy A.13) The amendments will continue to provide opportunities for additional high- density development but will better ensure that site design will preserve the character of the existing neighborhoods, directly implementing this policy. Review local zoning and development regulations periodically to remove barriers to higher density housing and to make provision for a full range of housing options. (Policy A.14) This policy recognizes that the city's ability to predict the ultimate impact of land use regulations on housing density and options at the time of land use regulations are adopted or amended is imperfect. It simply requires that the city assess and correct, on a periodic basis, any land use regulations that prove to be a barrier to housing density or providing a full range of housing options. While this policy discourages adoption of a land use regulation that on its face would be a barrier to achieving desired housing density or housing options, the evidence in the record does not support such a conclusion about these amendments. Furthermore, the amendments specifically include the provision of more flexibility in how open space and bicycle parking are provided in multi - family developments, thus removing potential barriers to higher density housing. Reduce impacts of higher- density residential and mixed -use development on surrounding uses by considering site, landscape, and architectural design standards or guidelines in local zoning and development regulations. (Policy A.23) The amendments support this policy by establishing development standards that reduce the impacts of higher- density residential on surrounding uses by addressing building mass and scale, landscaping and paving. These standards will lessen the impacts of high density infill on surrounding uses, as compared to development currently allowed. E. Environmental Design Element Findings of Consistency (CA 11 -2) 7 of 11