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an increase in capacity demand to the Metropolitan Disposal System. The SAC fee is assessed per residential unit, including multifamily. SAC fees for businesses and other types of structures are prorated based on the estimated potential capacity of wastewater demand a building's occupants may require. Some multifamily dwellings of four or more units can also receive discounts 0nthe SAC, ranging from 20Y6for 8'typic8|'multifamily apartment building without individual laundry facilities, to 40% for publicly owned or publicly subsidized multifamily properties with no individual laundry facilities, garbage disposals, or dishwashers. Local governments may waive, add to, or pass the SAC fee along to developers but, regard|eoo, remain obligated for the payment made to the Council. The SAC system is acomplex structure governed hvstate statutes and administrative procedures. As a result, it is both politically and financially challenging to leverage SAC to promote affordable housing. Through outreach and engagement in 2015, the Council will determine if there is 8 viable opportunity to promote affordable housing production through its handling ofSAC. Council actions tQleverage the Sewer Availability Charge structure tQexpand affordable housing * Collaboratively explore opportunities to promote affordable housing production through its handling 0fSAC, and, ifany are identified, include those inthe Sewer Availability Charge Procedure Manual. Transit- Oriented Development Transit -oriented deve|oprnentO-O[A is walkable, moderate- to high -density development served by frequent transit. TO[} includes a mix of housing, retail, and employment choices designed to allow people to live and work with less or no dependence on a personal car. Existing Council policy provides aframework for the Council to play a leadership role across sectors and political subdivisions inthe planning and implementation 0fTOOthroughout the region. In 2014,the Council created aTransit Oriented [}eve|oprnent(TOO) office within Metro Transit to support and lead local and regional efforts to foster TOD. The Council has 8nimportant stake inmaximizing the potential0fTOOalong existing and proposed transit corridors and ensuring this development provides opportunities for people of all income |eve|o, naceo, ethnicitieo, and abilities. Ensuring sites are available for affordable housing development in station areas and other efficiently located sites requires intentional land acquisition strategies and resources. The Council also acknowledges the many existing single-family neighborhoods near tr8nSitvv8ySand high -frequency bus routes, some of which offer affordable options for low- and moderate -income households. In cases where important housing options are 8treal risk 0flosing their affordability due t0transit investments, the Council will focus efforts on preserving affordability and maintaining choice. HOUSING POLICY PLAN Three: Council Policies and Roles to Expand Viable Housing Options