Ordinance 2397-99 - Laserfiche WebLink

Relationship to other regulations and requirements. All uses and development authorized by this chapter shall comply with all other regulations and requirements of the Everett Municipal Code or any other local, state or federal agency that has jurisdiction by law over land uses and development authorized by this chapter. Where a conflict exists between this chapter and other regulations, the more stringent requirements shall apply. If the requirements of any section of this Title conflict with any other section,the more restrictive requirement shall apply. If, in the opinion of the planning director, neither section is more restrictive, the planning director shall determine how to apply the code. Section 11: Section 2.080 of Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended(EMC 19.02.080), which reads as follows: Land use. A. No building, structure or property shall hereafter be used and no building or part thereof shall be built, enlarged, demolished or moved except in conformity with the provisions of this title for the zone in which it is located. B. No lot, yard, off-street parking or loading area, or other open space shall hereafter be reduced below the minimum requirements of this title.No existing lot, yard, off-street parking or loading area or other open space less than the minimum required by this title shall be further reduced unless specifically authorized by an approval granted under one of the review processes described in this title. C. Specific vs. General. Wherever a use is both specifically listed and generally implied in the use-standards table, the more specific regulations shall supersede the general regulations. D. Listed vs. Unlisted Uses. 1. Land uses which are listed in the use-standards table shall be permitted subject to the review processes, standards and regulations specified in this title. If a use is not listed specifically or generally in the use-standards table, it shall be considered to be a prohibited use. 2. If a proposed use is not specifically listed in the use-standards table, an applicant may request, from the planning director an interpretation as to whether or not such use is to be a permitted use. The planning director, using Review Process IIB, shall determine whether it closely resembles another listed use. This process shall only be possible when the request is related to a specific lot for which the notification requirements for Review Process IIB can be used to notify surrounding property owners. Any use which is determined not to fit in any of the zone shall not be permitted. In determining whether a proposed use closely resembles a use expressly authorized in the applicable zoning district(s), the planning director shall determine whether the proposed use meets the following criteria: