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Clerk 05/07/2003
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AN ORDINANCE relating to three development projects; adopting provisions for approval of three low-impact development and Built Green demonstration projects, in accordance with K.C.C. 21A.55.010; amending Ordinance 2281, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 9.04.050 and adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 21A.55.
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PREAMBLE:
The creation of livable communities and the availability of affordable housing is a regional vision shared by the Growth Management Act, countywide planning policies, and the King County Comprehensive Plan. Concerns relative to creating safe, healthy and diverse communities include the desirability of sustainable growth, the affordability of housing at all income levels, and the efficiency of the development review process as it affects project affordability.
Comprehensive Plan Polices U-447, U-448 and U-449 support testing new models by exploring alternative land development, flexible development standards, and construction techniques; home ownership methods; and development of projects with shared common areas, open space and community facilities. Comprehensive Plan Policy U-407 also encourages land use and investment strategies that stimulate mixed-use and mixed-income developments as a way to integrate neighborhoods and increase housing choices. The development of innovative, affordable demonstration projects can encourage new housing and neighborhood models that will meet the changing needs of individuals and families.
King County wishes to foster innovative design and development techniques that will demonstrate that the impact of development can be reduced while maintaining housing affordability and that changes to the development regulations and building practices will lead to an innovative approach to land development, storm water management and increased construction of affordable housing. The county also wishes to promote the use of recycled material, more efficient use of water re...

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