Housing

Promote residential infill development on vacant lots that have public utilities

Identify and market village-owned surplus lots that are best suited for residential development​​

Work with the County Treasurer to identify and acquire vacant, tax delinquent lots that may be suitable for residential development

Continue to support policies and initiatives to promote the development of small lots​

Develop a "how to" guide for residents who may be interested in developing Accessory Dwelling Units

Undertake a development code audit to ensure the goals of promoting infill and affordable housing are achievable

Review existing zoning requirements that may inadvertently add costs to housing developments or reduce usefulness of the land, such as excessive parking requirements, minimum lot sizes or setbacks.

Amend zoning and subdivision regulations to actively support "missing middle" housing types to encourage housing diversity.  Missing middle housing refers to three and four unit buildings that were commonly constructed and provided another housing option. 

Explore state and local programs that assist developers to lower the cost of new housing construction

Explore establishing a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) District on undeveloped land within the Urban Service Boundary, including the Glass Farm.  Click here for more information about a CRA district. 

Encourage preservation and upkeep of existing housing stock

Explore low interest financing or state and county sources to assist low- and moderate income homeowners to repair and upgrade their homes

Proactively enforce property maintenance codes to prevent existing housing from going into disrepair.

Explore additional partnerships with local housing developers and real estate professionals to create additional housing

Engage the Home Builders Assoc​iation of Dayton to assist in marketing potential sites to interested homebuilders

Develop a Request For Proposals (RFP) process to gauge interest from local developers to develop the Glass Farm site

Actively market the village as a community that desires some new housing development, consistent with the village's growth policies and commitment to sustainability

Explore housing programs and initiatives that will retain and attract diverse residents to the village

Continue to work with the YS Chamber to market the village to prospective residents​

Educate potential buyers about available programs that can reduce the cost of buying in the village such as the Ohio Housing Finance Agency's Grants for Grads or Downpayment Assistance Program.