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ORDINANCE Page 2 of 6 <br />---------GMA, MPP, CPP CONSISTENCY---------------- <br />H. The amendments contained in this ordinance maintain consistency with the GMA and are <br />consistent with the GMA planning goals; and <br />I. The amendments contained in this ordinance are consistent with and supportive of the <br />multicounty planning policies in VISION 2050; and <br />J. The amendments contained in this ordinance are consistent with and supportive of the <br />countywide planning policies; and <br />K. The amendments contained in this ordinance are consistent with and supportive of goals, <br />objectives, and policies in the city’s comprehensive plan; and <br />--------COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES-------------- <br />L. This ordinance is consistent with and supportive of goals, policies, and implementation strategies <br />in the Everett Comprehensive Plan, including: <br />1. Policy LU-2.4.1 Encourage redevelopment of Everett's metropolitan center with an <br />intensive mix of governmental, financial, and professional services; cultural activities; <br />high density housing; appropriate industrial uses; and retail and service businesses in a <br />compact, pedestrian-and transit-oriented downtown setting. <br />2. Goal UD-8.6 Downtown Everett should be the cultural center of the city, with a rich <br />concentration of commercial enterprises, civic uses, historic structures, residential <br />development, and public spaces. <br />3. Objective UD-8.6.1 To strengthen the retail base by concentrating shops and services in <br />selected areas. <br />4. Policy UD-8.6.1 Consider amendments to the City’s land use code, as necessary, to <br />improve standards that reinforce pedestrian-friendly development in downtown, <br />especially in areas designated as retail streets. <br />--------CITY CRITERIA-------------- <br />M. The City Council considered the factors in EMC 15.03.300(C) in reviewing the proposed <br />development regulation text amendments in this ordinance; and <br />N. The City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the city’s development regulations <br />(unified development code) contained in this ordinance are consistent with the Everett <br />comprehensive plan, bear a substantial relation to public health, safety and welfare, and promote <br />the best long-term interests of the Everett community. <br />A. ------------CITY COUNCIL PROCESS-----------