2025/06/18 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT 2044 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 6/17/2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT Page 50 DD-59 Design Hewitt Avenue to serve a strong visual and functional connection between the river and the harbor, and contain interpretive signage about important people, buildings, and events in Everett’s history. Green Building / Sustainability DD-60 Promote the installation of solar panels, other alternative energy sources, and passive heating and cooling in new construction. DD-61 Use incentives to encourage increased energy efficiency and the use of sustainable building methods and materials, by offering priority permit review, partial building permit fee rebates, press releases and awards.  DD-62 Support the State’s goal of building zero fossil-fuel greenhouse gas emission homes and buildings by 2031.  DD-63 Promote the adaptive reuse of existing buildings recognizing the emission-reduction benefits of retaining existing buildings instead of building new ones. When buildings are demolished, encourage the deconstruction of buildings and reuse of salvageable material.  DD-64 Reduce urban heat island effects through development, building, and infrastructure design. Permit the development of green roofs, green walls, cool roofs, cool pavement, and landscaping tolerant to a range of climate conditions in new developments. DD-65 Encourage site and building designs that make efficient use of water and manage stormwater as a resource. DD-66 Reduce the negative impacts of light pollution by encouraging lighting design and practices that reduce the negative impacts of light pollution, including sky glow, glare, energy waste, impacts to public safety, disruption of ecosystems, and hazards to wildlife. DD-67 Encourage development approaches that will enhance the ability of people, wildlife, natural systems, and property to withstand and recover from a natural disaster or other major disturbance. DD- 68 Limit the health impacts of pollution through site design. Historic Preservation  DD-69 Maintain Everett’s Certified Local Government status and consult the Everett Historical Commission in matters relating to the preservation of the city’s diverse heritage. DD-70 Encourage the preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings, districts, and sites that contribute to the distinctive character and history of Everett’s evolving urban environment, with the implementation of and updates to the historic resources code, project incentives, and educational actions. DD-71 Collaborate with community partners and organizations to promote historic preservation, provide informational resources to property owners, and encourage the use of state and Federal tax incentives.