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b. The planning director will review and decide upon an application for a minor modification. If the planning director determines that notice to contiguous property owners should be provided regarding the minor changes,the planning director may require the proposed modification to be reviewed using Review Process II set forth in EMC 15.02. c. The planning director may approve a minor modification only if he or she finds that: i. The change is necessary because natural features of the subject property not foreseen by the applicant or by the city prior to approval of the development agreement;and ii. The change will not result in reducing the landscaped area, buffering areas or the amount of open space on the project required by the development agreement;and iii. The change will not result in increasing the residential density or gross floor area of the project as approved by the development agreement;and iv. The change will not result in any structure,or vehicular circulation or parking area which will adversely affect abutting property or public right-of-way,or conflict with any provisions of the development agreement or Title 19;and v. The planning director determines that the change will not increase any adverse impacts or undesirable effects of the project and that the change in no way significantly alters the project. 2. Major Modifications The applicant may seek a modification to the approved site plan that does not meet all of the requirements of subsection A of this section by submitting an application which will be reviewed by the city using the procedures set forth in this section as if it were an application for a new development agreement. 15.03.300 Unified Development Code Amendment. This section establishes the mechanism and criteria to amend the Unified Development Code, including amendments to the zoning maps. A. Area-Wide Rezones 1. Description.An area-wide rezone is to change the zoning classification that is not site-specific. 2. Who May Initiate.Only the city may initiate area-wide rezones;the area-wide rezone may be initiated by the city council,mayor or designee. 3. Review Process.An area-wide rezone is considered by Review Process V.See EMC 15.02 for procedures. 4. Criteria.The city may decide to approve a proposal to rezone land only if it finds that: a. The proposal is consistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan;and c. The proposal bears a substantial relation to public health,safety or welfare; and d. The proposal promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community. B. Site-Specific Rezones 1. Description.A site-specific rezone is to change the zoning classification of a specific property or properties. 2. Who May Initiate.Site specific rezones may be initiated by the city or all property owners in the requested rezone area. 3. Review Process. a. If the rezone includes an application to amend the Comprehensive Plan,the site-specific rezone is considered by Review Process V.See EMC 15.02 for procedures. b. If the rezone does not require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan,the site-specific rezone is considered by Review Process IIIB.See EMC 15.02 for procedures. 4. Criteria.The review authority may approve an application for a site-specific rezone if it finds that: a. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan;and b. The proposed rezone bears a substantial relation to public health,safety or welfare;and the proposed rezone promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community;and Ch.15.03 Land Use Decisions 7 City Council Action(11/04/2020)