Ordinance 3830-21 - Laserfiche WebLink

V. The City Council considered the factors in EMC 15.03.400 in reviewing the proposed comprehensive plan policy amendments in this ordinance; and W. The City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the city's development regulations (unified development code) contained in this ordinance are consistent with the Everett comprehensive plan, bears a substantial relation to public health, safety and welfare, and promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: Section 1. Section 4 of Ordinance 3543-17 (the City of Everett Comprehensive Plan Parks and Recreation element) is amended as indicated in Exhibit 1, with strikeout text deleted, and underlined text added. Section 2. Section 3 of Ordinance 3543-17 (the City of Everett Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities and Utilities element) is amended as indicated in Exhibit 2, with strikeout text deleted, and underlined text added. Section 3. A new Chapter 19.53 is added to Title 19 EMC as follows: CHAPTER 19.53 PARKS IMPACT FEES Sections: 19.53.010 Authority and Purpose 19.53.020 Findings 19.53.030 Definitions 19.53.040 Parks Impact Fee Assessment 19.53.050 Use of Parks Impact Fees 19.53.060 Parks Impact Fee Formula 19.53.070 Annual Parks Impact Fee Updates 19.53.080 Individual Projects Parks Impact Fee Adjustments 19.53.090 Credits 19.53.100 Appeals 19.53.110 Exemptions 19.53.120 Residential Impact Fee Deferral 19.53.130 Refunds 19.53.140 Authority Unimpaired 19.53.010 Authority and Purpose. A. Authority.The City of Everett's impact fee financing program has been developed pursuant to the city of Everett's policy powers, the Growth Management Act as codified in Chapter 36.70A of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). B. Purpose.The purposes of this chapter are: 1. Maintain an impact fee program, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, for the joint public ra ORDINANCE Page 3 of 14