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ORDINANCE NO. <br />An Ordinance Amending the Everett Zoning Code, Ordinance No. 1671- <br />89, as amended (EMC Title 19), to authorize upper story wall signs for <br />limited usage in the B-3 Zone (Central Business. District). <br />WHERAS, the City of Everett Zoning Code contains regulations for signage in the B-3, Central <br />Business District Zone; and <br />WHERAS, the City of Everett Zoning Code contains regulations for signage in the B-3, Central <br />Business District Zone; and <br />WHERAS, it is necessary from time to time to update zoning regulations to provide clarification <br />or create additional standards related to specific uses; and <br />WHERAS, the City received a request to amend sign code regulations for the B-3, Central <br />Business District Zone to allow for signs at the top of buildings for limited usage; and <br />\VHERAS, the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code will provide for increased wayfinding <br />for tourist and economic activity; and <br />WHERAS, the Planning Commission held a public workshop on June 17 and July 15, 2014 to <br />discuss and consider potential amendments to the Zoning Code related to upper story wall signs; <br />and <br />WHERAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 2, 2014 and has <br />recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendment to the zoning regulations <br />for upper story wall signage; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following: <br />1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett <br />Management Comprehensive Plan; and <br />2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety and <br />welfare bf the Everett community; and <br />3. The proposed amendment promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett <br />community. <br />6 <br />