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APPENDIX
Regulatory
Barrier Category*
Strategy
Action
Near-Term
(< 24
Months)
Mid-Term
(3 to 5
Years)
Public Sector
Role Participating
Groups Resources
Needed Regulator Community
Development &
Planning Consultant Time x
Promoter Community
Development &
Planning Staff Time,
Consultant Time
(Optional) x
Community
Development &
Staff Time,
Planning, Economic
Consultant Time
Development,
(Optional)
Chamber of
Commerce x
Regulatory
Complete a set of sign standards unique to the
Study Area that reflect the recommendations of
the Strategy and formally adopt a regulating
document to ensure new investment is consistent
Prepare a modified sign standard code for the
with the vision.
Study Area, consistent with the vision.
Work with existing property owners to bring signs
Inconsistent and
along the corridor into compliance with the new
dilapidated appearance
standards.
of building facades, signs
and landscaping.
Prepare an inventory of buildings within the
corridor that have dilapidated building
facades, signs, and landscaping.
The New York Avenue
Corridor Strategy is not a
regulating document
and therefore, its vision is
unprotected and can't
be ensured.
Identify possible funding sources (matching grant
dollars, low interest loans, tax increment financing
dollars, bond dollars, etc.) to encourage private
sector investment and reinvestment.
Identify specific parcels (those within the identified
Opportunity Sites) where existing zoning is
inconsistent with the vision established for the New
Ensure land uses and densities described in the York Avenue Corridor.
Strategy are allowed under existing zoning.
Contact the owners of these parcels and explain
the regulatory disconnect and increase in value
associated with a re-zoning action.
Financier
Promoter Community
Development &
Planning Staff Time
Promoter Community
Development &
Planning Staff Time
Staff Time
Staff Time
Require future zoning changes and specific
use permits to be evaluated using the
Strategy's recommendations to ensure the
request is consistent with the vision. Incorporate the Strategy as a component to the
Comprehensive Plan. Promoter Community
Development &
Planning
Promote land uses that support the Strategy’s
vision and community desires. Until regulations and standards are aligned with the
vision expressed in the Strategy, work with existing
property owners and developers to understand the
vision for the Area and desired land uses. Where
possible complete due diligence to address any
value / market opportunity concerns and offer
appropriate assistance (incentives) to overcome
perceptions of risk. Promoter Community
Development &
Planning
Long-
Term
(5 to 10
Years)
x
x
x
On-Going
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