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*44 ORDINANCE NO. 2657-02 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code (Ordinance No. 1671-89, 1849-92, and 2397-99 as amended, Title 19 EMC)related to "Housekeeping"Items WHEREAS, the City did adopt Ordinance No.1671-89 establishing a new Zoning Code which became effective on January 13, 1990; and WHEREAS,periodic changes to the Zoning Code are required to correct errors, simplify existing code provisions or to make the code internally consistent; WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are housekeeping in nature, involve no substantive or policy matters, and will correct spelling, format, typographical, and other errors; and WHEREAS, new definitions are needed for some of the existing and proposed new terms used in the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public workshop and public hearing to gather public testimony and review the standards and regulations related to the"housekeeping" items; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed revisions to the Zoning Code are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett general plan,bear a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare and promote the best long-term interests of the Everett community; NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 4.020 (C) of Ordinance No.1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.04.020 (C)), is hereby amended by the addition of the following Definition: "Consumer Services"means a business or occupation which is performed primarily off site and can include services such as: pest control, chimney sweep, carpet cleaners, contractors,janitorial, and landscaping. Only those support activities, such as office work, and storage of equipment, is conducted at the business location. Section 2. Section 4.020(D) of Ordinance No.1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.04.020((D)), definition of "Directional sign"which reads: