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Instructions to reader:This is a new chapter in Tile 15 of the Everett Municipal Code. For a summary of the effect of this chapter from current standards,please visit the Rethink Zoning Library at https://everettwa.gov/2453/Rethink- Zoninn-Library. Chapter 15.03 Land Use Decisions, Criteria and Authority Table of Contents CHAPTER 15.03 LAND USE DECISIONS,CRITERIA AND AUTHORITY 1 15.03.010 INTRODUCTION AND USER GUIDE 1 15.03.030 UNLISTED USES 1 15.03.040 LAND USE PROJECT REVIEW AND CONSISTENCY. 1 15.03.060 MODIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 2 15.03.100 ADMINISTRATIVE USE. 3 15.03.120 CONDITIONAL USE. 4 15.03.140 VARIANCES. 5 15.03.200 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS 5 15.03.300 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 7 15.03.400 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS 8 15.03.010 Introduction and User Guide. The purpose of this chapter,in conjunction with EMC 15.01 and EMC 15.02,is to implement requirements in Chapter 36.70E RCW, Local Project Review.Together,these three chapters are collectively referred to as the"Local Project Review Procedures".In addition to the Local Project Review requirements,this chapter addresses who may apply for certain land use decisions,the criteria for land use decisions and the authority for those decisions. 15.03.030 Unlisted Uses If a proposed use is not specifically listed in the use table(EMC 19.05)in a specific zone,the planning director may promulgate an interpretation as to whether or not such use is to be a permitted use,pursuant to Section 19.05.070.The planning director shall determine whether the proposed use meets the following criteria: A. The use resembles or is of the same basic nature as a use or uses expressly authorized in the applicable zoning district or districts in terms of the following: 1. The activities involved in or equipment or materials employed in the use; 2. The effects of the use on the surrounding area,such as traffic impacts, noise,dust,odors,vibrations, lighting and glare,and aesthetic appearance. B. The use is consistent with the stated purpose of the applicable district or districts. C. The use is compatible with the goals and policies of the Everett comprehensive plan. 15.03.040 Land Use Project Review and Consistency. A. The review of a proposed project's consistency with applicable development regulations,and the adopted comprehensive plan shall serve as the starting point for project review. Land use permit review shall not reanalyze these land use planning decisions in making a permit decision. B. The planning director or his/her designee("director")may determine through the local project review process that existing requirements including mitigation measures in applicable development regulations and plans and other applicable laws provide adequate mitigation for some or all of the project's specific adverse environmental impacts. Ch.15.03 Land Use Decisions 1 City Council Action(11/04/2020)