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Gifford Nei hborhood Plan 2014 <br /> • The WGIC overlay regulations should sufficiently address potential conflicts between residents and IG zoned properties situated <br /> between 43`d Avenue and 58th Avenue. <br /> • Generally, Gifford's existing land use and zoning pattern, along with County regulations, allow for and should result in <br /> compatible development and redevelopment. <br /> • No changes to the existing zoning pattern in Gifford are needed at this time. <br /> • The special community contact procedure used by County is effective, needs to be maintained, and needs to continue to be made <br /> available to any new interested party desiring contact. <br /> Housing <br /> While Gifford contains a range of housing conditions, the best conditions are in West Gifford, where most houses are newer. In <br /> contrast, some of the worst housing in the County is located in East Gifford, where many houses are in extremely poor condition. <br /> Not only are structures in poor condition, but junk and debris in some yards negatively affects community appearance. <br /> Generally, poor housing conditions and abandoned housing units adversely affect quality of life and levels of investment in <br /> surrounding property. In such conditions, property values do not appreciate. Based on information provided by the Property <br /> Appraiser's Office, the average assessed value of residential property in East Gifford is less than the average assessed value of <br /> residences in other parts of Gifford. Improving the condition of housing in Gifford, especially East Gifford, will improve property <br /> values and facilitate investment in Gifford properties. <br /> ➢ Issues and Problems <br /> The major housing issues associated with poor housing conditions are absentee landlords, abandoned housing units, housing units <br /> needing major rehabilitation, and low rates of home ownership. In Gifford, most of the poor housing conditions are associated with <br /> rental housing units. Rental housing accounts for most of the sub-standard housing, dilapidated housing, and housing with junk/debris <br /> in East Gifford. <br /> Another cause of poor housing conditions in Gifford is low income. Because of the number of low income households, many <br /> residents live in substandard conditions or pay an excessive portion of their income for housing. <br /> ti <br /> h <br /> n <br /> Community Development Indian River County 47 <br />