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It is the policy of the Boise Neighborhood Association to preserve existing single family structures, increase home ownership opportunities and maintain the diversity of the neighborhood.

Boise has historically been a neighborhood of affordable single family homes. Large portions of the neighborhood have been converted to uses that do not support the residential and commercial character of the neighborhood. While we support the higher density in the Albina Community Plan, the Boise Neighborhood Association (BNA) believes that it is important to preserve the single-family character of the neighborhood.

The BNA therefore adopts the following policy, applicable to all zones, which seeks to preserve single family residences, promote home ownership and ensure that new multi- family construction is developed in a manner that both enhances the livability of the neighborhood and reflects the historic architectural flavor of Boise:

1. Single family houses shall be preserved and restored where possible. The demolition of structurally sound single family houses shall be opposed.
2. BNA's goal is to increase the owner occupancy rare to at least 60% and to increase the economic diversity of the neighborhood. A higher owner occupancy rate will promote stability in Boise by increasing the number of residents holding a vested interest in the long-term livability of the neighborhood. Economic diversity as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, helps to create a vital neighborhood able to attract and support an array of businesses which provide essential goods, services and jobs for all neighborhood residents. In order to minimize potential displacement of low income residents who currently reside in Boise, subsidized owner occupied housing is specifically encouraged.

Rental developments which call for a mix of income levels within a single project are encouraged with a goal of no more than 50% of the units targeted for below 50% of Median Family Income.

3. County owned lots east of Williams-shall first be considered for green spaces. Subsequently, in the disposition of county owned lots to non-profit residential developers preference shall be to those who will develop the lots into owner occupied housing and who are financially and technically able to initiate construction within one year and complete construction within two years.
4. In the Mississippi Avenue Historic District, historic design standards for new development and restoration of existing structures shall be strictly followed to preserve the historic architectural flavor of the District.

   Development which call for a mix of income levels within a single project are specifically encouraged.

5. Property owners shall maintain properties with building code requirements and eliminate eyesore that detract from the appearance of Boise.
6. Good neighbor agreements will be sought from all non-profits developing housing in Boise. These agreements will commit to meet neighborhood design standards, and will set standards for property management and oversight in the case of rental property.
7. Prior to any development, the design of the project shall be submitted for review by the Boise Land Use Committee.
8. This policy will be reviewed and changes made, if any, one year from its adoption.