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EVERETT <br /> WASHINGTON <br /> ORDINANCE NO. 3895-22 <br /> An ORDINANCE AMENDING the Everett Municipal Code to bring it into conformity with recently <br /> enacted changes in state housing laws, amending EMC chapters 15.02 Land Use and Project Review <br /> Procedures, 19.04 Definitions, 19.05 Uses, 19.08 Residential Uses and Development Standards, 19.13 <br /> Specific Use Standards, and 19.34 Parking, Loading and Access Requirements. <br /> WHEREAS, <br /> A. Washington State passed several legislative changes to housing-related laws in 2021 including <br /> Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1220 (HB 1220); and <br /> B. HB 1220 prohibits a city from excluding transitional housing or permanent supportive housing in <br /> any zones in which residential dwelling units or hotels are allowed and prohibits a city from <br /> excluding indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing in any zones in which <br /> hotels are allowed with an exception related to proximity to transit; and <br /> C. Sections 3,4, and 5 of HB 1220 related to Emergency Shelters and Housing—Local Planning and <br /> Development became effective September 30, 2021; and <br /> D. Amendments are necessary for the city's development regulations to be consistent with HB <br /> 1220; and <br /> E. Amendments to the city's development regulations and procedural provisions are included to <br /> improve clarity, consistency, and usability. <br /> F. This ordinance is consistent with and supportive of goals, policies, and implementation <br /> strategies in the Everett Comprehensive Plan, including: <br /> a. Policy 4.8.8—Support local and regional efforts to prevent homelessness and provide a <br /> range of housing options and support efforts to move homeless persons and families to <br /> long term financial independence. <br /> b. Policy 4.8.12—Ensure the zoning code provides opportunities for specific types of special <br /> needs housing such as, but not limited to, adult family homes, assisted living facilities, <br /> senior citizen housing, supportive housing and temporary shelter housing. Continually <br /> monitor and update definitions of existing housing types and add new types of housing for <br /> the special needs population as necessary. <br /> c. Implementing Measure 13— Identify zones within the city suitable for the placement of <br /> emergency shelter facilities. <br /> ORDINANCE 3895-22 <br /> Page 1 of 22 <br />