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1. The proposed development regulation amendments are consistent with the Everett <br />comprehensive plan; <br />2. The proposed development regulation amendments bear a substantial relation to public <br />health, safety or welfare; <br />3. The proposed development regulation amendments promote the best long-term <br />interests of the Everett community <br />P. On January 14, 2026, the Everett City Council held a public hearing, after proper notice, and <br />considered public comment and the entire record related to the amendments contained in this <br />ordinance. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br />Section 1. EMC 14.16.430 is hereby amended as follows, with strikeout text deleted and underlined text <br />added. <br />14.16.430 Single and multiple metered services—Regulations and charges. <br />A. Residential dwelling units – Separate meters required. Each residential dwelling unit (as <br />defined by the current edition of the International Residential Code for one- and two- unit <br />dwellings) shall require a separate metered service. The required permit(s) shall be obtained, <br />and a separate metered service shall be installed to each dwelling unit. Each meter shall be <br />charged for water service independently and shall remain liable for a lien for water charges as <br />provided in Section 14.16.850. <br />1. Where multiple existing dwelling units share a single metered service, separation of <br />the service and installation of a separate metered service to each dwelling unit may be <br />required at the discretion of Public Works. <br />2. At the discretion of Public Works, a single shared water service and meter may be <br />permitted for a new dwelling unit being added within or attached to an existing one-unit <br />dwelling, provided both units remain under single ownership. <br />B. Commercial structures – Single metered service. Commercial structures (as defined by the <br />current edition of the International Building Code, including multi-family structures with three <br />or more dwelling units) shall provide a single metered service per structure, sized per the <br />current edition of the Uniform Plumbing code. <br />1. Multiple metered services may be permitted for separate non-residential tenant <br />spaces within a commercial structure at the discretion of Public Works. <br />Section 2. EMC 19.03.030 is hereby amended as follows, with strikeout text deleted and underlined text <br />added.