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Draft Ordinance Language February 9, 2026 13.2 Remedies The City may pursue any remedy available under law or equity to enforce this ordinance, including specific performance, injunctive relief, monetary damages, or civil penalties. Remedies are cumulative and not exclusive. 13.3 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Civil penalties and damages collected under this ordinance shall be deposited in the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund and used exclusively for affordable housing programs and initiatives. 14. ADMINISTRATION 14.1 Guidelines and Procedures The City Administrator may adopt administrative guidelines and procedures to implement this ordinance, subject to approval by the City Council. Guidelines shall be published and made available to developers and the public. 14.2 Annual Evaluation The City Administrator or designee shall provide an annual report to the City Council by October 1 of each year evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of this ordinance, including the number of affordable units created, compliance rates, and recommendations for amendments. 14.3 Periodic Review The City Council shall review this ordinance at least every five years to ensure it remains responsive to local housing needs, market conditions, and regional housing goals. Amendments may be adopted following public hearing as required by state law. 15. SEVERABILITY If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining portions shall remain valid and in force. The City Council declares that it would have passed each provision independently. 16. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon publication as required by law. Applications submitted prior to the effective date are not subject to these requirements unless the applicant voluntarily elects to comply to receive available incentives. Page 8 of 8