Ordinance 2678-03 - Laserfiche WebLink

• 3. An emergency does exist to protect the public health, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Findings of Fact. The "WHEREAS" provisions above shall constitute findings of fact and are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 2. Moratorium Established. Except as expressly provided herein, a moratorium is hereby established on the initiation or operation of new drug and alcohol treatment facilities as a principal land use or an accessory use to any existing use. Establishing such facilities is prohibited during the moratorium except as provided herein. No new applications for building permits or land use applications, or any other permits or approvals including, but not limited to, business license, associated with such facilities shall be accepted during the effective period of this moratorium, no pending applications shall be processed further during the effective period of this moratorium, and no permits shall be issued or approvals granted during the effective period of this moratorium. Section 3. Term. The moratorium established by this Ordinance shall terminate six months after passage unless earlier repealed or renewed according to law. Section 4. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstances, be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be pre-empt by state of federal law or regulations, such decision or pre- emption shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application of other persons or circumstances. 3