Ordinance 2328-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

preservation of environmentally sensitive areas and the required buffers, and to achieve density as anticipated by existing zoning, the following criteria shall be followed : a) The project design and grading shall follow good engineering practices, and consideration shall be given to protection of slope stability, prevention of erosion and structural suitability for future building sites, driveways, and public streets; b) Building sites, driveways, and public streets shall not be located on fill unless approved by the City based on information provided to the City by the applicant in a geotechnical report; c) Grading shall be done in such a manner as to minimize the need for rockeries and retaining walls along lot lines, streets, and exterior boundaries of the project; and d) Clearing and grading limits shall be established so as to not impact environmentally sensitive areas, the required buffers, and adjacent properties. 2. Divisions of Land for Non-Conforming Existing Structures: a) When divisions or revisions of land are submitted proposing the creation of new lots with existing structures that are nonconforming, the existing structures shall comply with all Everett Zoning Code requirements including, but not limited to, such things as setbacks, parking requirements, and height standards; provided, however, nothing shall prohibit the division of such land as long as the division does not make the structures more nonconforming. b) Exception: If the lots cannot meet zoning code and lot density requirements and the structure(s) is a legal nonconforming structure, the applicant may apply for an administrative variance from the Everett Zoning Code lot density requirements using Review Process II as defined in Ordinance No. 2136-96, as amended. A variance from lot density may be granted only if the existing legal nonconforming structure meets the following minimum standards: i) The nonconforming structure shall be a single family dwelling in a single family zone; ii) The structures shall comply with the City's Uniform Housing Code Ordinance, as amended. The City shall require, at the applicant's expense, an inspection and a report from an independent housing inspector to determine compliance with Uniform Housing Code requirements. This report shall be submitted with the short subdivision application; iii) All lots and existing structures shall meet minimum fire safety and public utility standards as defined by the City; 53