The Territory is located west of 37th Avenue SE and south of State Street area and designated in the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan as “Multi-Family Residential.” Zoning of the Territory if annexed would be RM1 and RM2 (Multiple Family Residential). The RM1 and RM2 zone districts generally allow residential uses, bed and breakfast establishments, residential care facilities (except homeless shelters), playgrounds and parks, public buildings, community or neighborhood club buildings, and child/adult care homes. RM1 zoning designation allows a maximum density of 14 dwelling units per acre, assuming an allowance for public utilities and infrastructure. RM2 zoning designation allows a maximum density of 28 dwelling units per acre, assuming an allowance for public utilities and infrastructure. A complete description of uses in the RM1 and RM2 zone district is available in Salem Revised Code (SRC) Chapter 148.

If annexed, the Territory is estimated to have the fiscal impact of creating an annual deficit to the City’s General Fund (in year 2005 dollars) of $209 based on development with an average density of 11 dwelling units per acre for RM1 and $472 for RM2 with development with an average density of 18 dwelling units per acre.

Adequate public facilities exist to serve the Territory, in accordance with the city’s adopted budget, master plans, Capital Improvement Plan and urban growth management process as set forth in SRC Chapter 66.

Additional information regarding the proposed annexation and zoning is available for public review at the Salem City Hall, Department of Community Development, Room 305, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, Oregon and on the City’s web site www.cityofsalem.net.

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