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10 responsible for carrying out the recommendations, how they will get done, and what are the budget implications of each of them. Ms. Daugherty reviewed the priorities of the Housing Strategy. Immediate Priorities (One Year) 1. Marketing: Market the image of the City and City schools to homebuyers, realtors and major employers. 2. Partnerships: Build community and stren~hen the housing stock through partnerships with non-profits and private foundations. 3. Marketing Vacant Land: Encourage the development of privately owned vacant properties for housing development. Land-use, Zoning, and Other Code Changes: Study the Land-Use plan, Zoning Ordinance and other codes for consistency with Housing Strategy goals. Implement changes where necessary. Ms. Damon said that information meetings have been held with neighborhoods Concerning Priority 4, but no decisions have been made. A discussion was held about the appropriateness of allowing, accessory apartments in R-1 zones. Mr. Tim Supler, Planning Commission member, said he feels the proposal to allow accessory apartments is counter to the goal of increasing home ownership. Mr. Marshall Slayton, Planning Commission member, said that the Planning Commission is also looking at the possibility of changing zoning and setback requirements to allow expansion of existing homes. 5. Code Enforcement: Protect and enhance existing neighborhoods through aggressive code enforcement. Mr. Cox asked for information on whether the City can restrict what people can have on their front porches. Mrl Gouldman said he would research the matter, but did not think Council could regulate this except perhaps in historic preservation zones. Mr. O'Connell noted that staff is exploring what the City can legally require generally. Ms. Richards asked that stafflook at the issue of how to deal with chronic code offenders. 6. Tax Relief: Explore tax relief for rehabilitation to enhance existing neighborhoods and relief for elderly and disabled homeowners to maintain homeownership and affordability. Mr. Cox asked if incentives could be provided to property owners to encourage them to demolish dilapidated homes and rebuild. Mr. Toscano asked if there is an easier way administratively to provide tax relief such as giving grants. 7. City Employee Incentives: Explore incentives for City employees such as firefighters and teachers to encourage homeownership in the City. Three-Year priorities 8. Marketing Plan: Develop a long-range housing marketing plan for the City.