This is a notice required by State law to inform you that the City of Salem is proposing a land use regulation

that may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties.

TO:

ALL CITY OF SALEM PROPERTY OWNERS

SUBJECT: PROPOSED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (Code Amendment Case No. 13-09)

On November 5, 2013, a public hearing before the City of Salem Planning Commission will be held to receive testimony regarding adoption of the Citys proposed new Unified Development Code. What is the Unified Development Code? The Unified Development Code represents the end of a multi-year project to streamline and clarify the Citys existing codes relating to land use and development within the City. The last major update occurred in 1983. This update and reorganization of the Citys zoning and development codes aims to make the code easier to use and understand. The Unified Development Code clarifies development standards; fixes inconsistencies, conflicts, and gaps to reduce confusion and error; simplifies and streamlines processes; makes necessary changes to comply with requirements of State law; and introduces tables and graphics to more simply convey development requirements. The Unified Development Code improves the Citys zoning and development codes in several key ways, for example: Establishes a common-sense framework for which land uses are allowed in different zones. The framework groups uses with common land use impacts and functions together. Provides greater flexibility within overlay zones (those areas with special requirements to achieve a desired community outcome) and makes it easier to find and understand the standards. In those zones where required setbacks from property lines are currently based on bufferyards (landscaped separation areas between different uses), the update establishes a simpler approach based on adjoining zoning, rather than adjoining use. Revises the Industrial Business Campus (IBC) zone to allow a broader range of uses consistent with modern market forces. As an example, the Unified Development Code will expand the types of office uses that can be in the zone. Public Hearing Information: Date/Time: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem.

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State law requires the following statement to be included in this notice: The City has determined that adoption of this ordinance may affect the permissible uses of your property and other properties, and may change the value of your property and other properties. Please note that the proposed Unified Development Code will apply to all property within the City, and not just to your individual property. The Unified Development can be viewed online at http://salemcodecleanup.net. A copy of the Unified Development Code is available for inspection at the Salem Community Development Department, Room 305, Civic Center, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, and is also available for purchase at a cost of $379.00. It is the City of Salems policy to assure that no person shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and source of income, as provided by Salem Revised Code Chapter 97. The City of Salem also fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and related statutes and regulations, in all programs and activities. Accessibility questions/requests? Call 503-588-6173 at least two business days in advance.
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