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EMC Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures Page 55 of 94 The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 4031-24, passed May 22, 2024. The hearing examiner’s decision shall constitute the city’s final decision. Any appeal of the city’s final decision may only be made to Snohomish County superior court in accordance with Chapter 36.70 RCW. The burden of proof on appeal shall be on the appellant. D. Additional Requirements for Applications Requesting Modification of Standards for Outdoor Emergency Shelter. 1. The applicant may apply for an administrative use permit that applies standards that differ from those in Section 19.08.200 only where the applicant submits a description of the standard to be modified and demonstrates how the modification would result in a safe outdoor emergency shelter under the specific circumstances of the application. Such requests shall be reviewed by the city’s planning director. The planning director shall make a decision regarding the issuance of a permit and modification of standards. 2. Notice of the request for modification of standards shall be provided with a ten-day comment period to any person who, prior to the rendering of the decision on the permit, made a written request for notice or submitted substantial comments on the application for the permit. 3. The planning director shall issue findings following the notice comment period. Within three business days of rendering the written decision, copies shall be mailed to the applicant and all who have requested notice to the planning director. An appeal of the planning director’s decision may be to the hearing examiner in accordance with EMC 15.02.600(D)(2). 4. In considering whether the modification should be granted, the city shall first consider the effects on the health and safety of residents and the community. The burden of proof shall be on the applicant. (Ord. 3895-22 § 3, 2022; Ord. 3774-20 § 3 (Exh. 2), 2020.)