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City of Arden Hills – 20430 Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br /> <br />Approved: September 28, 201809 Amended: December 12, 2016 <br />7-15 <br />In order to advance the policies and ideas identified in this chapter, the following implementation <br />strategies could be used: <br />o Review City codes to consider and encourage a range of housing opportunities and <br />innovative site design. <br />o Pursue grants or other opportunities that promote the construction of affordable housing. <br />o Explore the adoption of rental regulations to ensure the functionality and maintenance of <br />rental properties. <br />o Explore the adoption of an administrative fine program to deter ongoing nuisance and <br />property maintenance issues. <br />o Promote the use of high quality materials in new housing construction to minimize long- <br />term deterioration of the housing stock. <br />o Ensure safety, livability and durability of the housing stock through enforcement of the <br />Minnesota State Building Code, which includes educating property owners and residents <br />on housing and property maintenance codes. <br />o Develop regulations that prohibit the construction of housing that is not compatible with the <br />scale of the existing neighborhood. <br />o Develop standards for protecting lakes, wetlands, trees, and other open spaces during <br />redevelopments and infill projects. <br />o Establish architectural/design guidelines for new developments and redevelopments. <br />o Identify programs, policies, and strategies that encourage aging in place for senior citizens. <br /> <br />The above strategies should not be considered all-inclusive. New opportunities and strategies <br />should be identified to further advance the City’s housing goal and policies.