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Exhibit E opportunities for effectively designed in fill, redevelopment, and mixed use while considering impacts of increased residential density on historic, existing and future neighborhoods. A. 14 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. To the extent this policy applies to commercial lands, this package of amendments creates opportunities for, and removes barriers to, higher density housing and mixed use opportunities by allowing housing on the ground floor in the C -2 Community Commercial zone, and one and two residential units in commercial buildings within the C -3 Major Commercial zone, consistent with these policies. The city's multi - family development standards will continue to apply to buildings that are entirely residential, thus ensuring that building and site design are considerations. Housing Type and Tenure Policies A.19 Encourage residential developments in or near downtown core areas in both cities. Consistent with this policy, the amendments provide for more opportunities for residential development in and near the downtown core area of Eugene, by allowing housing on the ground floor in the C -2 Community Commercial zone, and by allowing one and two residential units in commercial buildings within the C -3 Major Commercial zone. Design and Mixed Use Policies A.22 Expand opportunities for a mix of uses in newly developing areas and existing neighborhoods through local zoning and development regulations. The purpose of these amendments is to facilitate desired mixed use development for downtown, along transit corridors and in commercial areas, including allowing more opportunities for housing in commercial areas, consistent with this policy. A.23 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. To the extent this policy applies, the amendments are consistent as the existing applicable site, landscape and design standards will remain. Furthermore, these amendments do not allow for increased density or intensity of development, and are intended to apply within more urban settings, thereby minimizing impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. Economic Element 8.14 Continue efforts to keep the Eugene and Springfield central business districts as vital centers of the metropolitan area. Findings - 7