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10. Develop vehicular gateways that provide access to Auburn into well-signed, attractive, and prominent entry points. 11. Establish sign controls that reduce sign clutter, and strive for a long-term outcome where attractive buildings, thoughtful sign design, and vegetation dominate the landscape rather than poorly placed and designed signs. 12. Establish parking standards that limit the overall number of spaces, allowing for landscaping and site layout to soften the visual impact of large parking lots. 13. Create incentives for good community

design by allowing increased height, density, intensity, and other standards. 14. Ensure harmonious transition between land uses and zoning designations through the use of setbacks, vegetation, building orientation, and architectural design. 15. Employ “crime prevention through environmental design” when designing communities and development proposals. 16. Support efforts and programs such as neighborhood watch, national night out, and other activities that bring residents together.

Land Use Action Plan

Lead

Partners

Short Term (2016–2018)

Update city zoning and development regulations to be consistent with the Core Plan and Land Use Policy Element. Update the city zoning and development regulations to be consistent with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System requirements.

City Council, Planning Commission, Mayor’s Office, City Attorney City Council, Planning Commission, Mayor’s Office, City Attorney Mayor's Office, CDPW - Public Works, Downtown Association, Chamber of Commerce, Business and Property Owners Transportation, Business, MIT, and Property Owners City Council, Planning Commission, Mayor’s Office, CDPW - Public Works, City Attorney Mayor's Office, Parks, Utility Providers Mayor's Office, State Department of

CDPW - Community Development

CDPW - Community Development CDPW - Public Works

Implement the recommendations for the Main Street Urban Design Plan.

CDPW - Community Development

CDPW - Community Development CDPW - Public Works

Prepare and Auburn Way South Corridor Improvement Plan.

Identify specific population and employment targets for downtown Auburn and its designation as a Regional Growth Center in VISION 2040. Develop a connectivity strategy that lays the foundation for joining commercial, residential and recreational areas. Update the City's Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Climate Action Plan Develop a Sustainability Element of the Comprehensive Plan Continue ongoing support to the City's Neighborhoods program and utilize the program to strengthen relationships between neighborhoods and the City.

CDPW - Community Development

CDPW - Community Development CDPW - Public Works CDPW - Environmental Services CDPW - Environmental Services

All City Departments

All City Departments

CORE PLAN

Mayor’s Office

All City Departments

Moderate Term (2019–2025)

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