2025/06/18 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT 2044 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 6/17/2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT Page 42 Style / character / scale The style, character, and scale of Everett’s residential areas are influenced by the natural landscape and how and when each section of the city was developed. The physical, social, cultural, and environmental qualities that differentiate each of the areas create their sense of place. It is desired to maintain and enhance the positive qualities and sense of place in each pattern area. Pre-1940 This is Everett’s oldest section of residential development, and some of the densest neighborhoods, containing homes ranging from pre- 1900 to the current era. The street grid is well connected, and blocks are short, supporting a highly walkable environment. This area has a variety of pre-zoning non-conforming lot sizes, prevalent alleyways, many large historic homes, and a mix of residential types and non-residential uses blended within the historic fabric. Mid-century Expansion This area contains a general mix of residential styles, though mid-century homes are common. These post-war homes frequently emphasize garages, and though alleyways exist throughout, though to a lesser extent, they are used less than in other areas. The street grid begins to shift in this area, and blocks become longer, limiting more direct walkable routes. Post War Subdivisions These areas were primarily developed during the post-war period and are characterized by the prevalence of garages, curvilinear streets, and cul-de-sac development. The street pattern limits direct routes but lends itself to a sense of privacy and security within neighborhoods. Houses tend to be ranch, colonial revival, midcentury modern, or more contemporary building styles, often with garages more prominently situated at the front of the structure and facing the street, as alleys are rare. Homes are typically 1–1.5 stories in height. Suburban This area is comprised of big blocks with cul-de-sacs, long curvilinear streets in subdivisions that have limited entrances. In some cases, blocks are 3-4 times the size of blocks in compact, historic areas. While there are some historic homes interspersed in this area, much of the development is post-war. Some residents benefit from large, nearly rural lots. Some blocks have been developed as Planned Residential Developments, with new, similar-styled, closely developed homes. This area has some flag lot and pipe stem development to make use of space within extremely deep blocks. This area tends to be auto- oriented due to its less-connected streets.