Ordinance 3269-12 - Laserfiche WebLink

the planning director as needed to provide for the reasonable accommodation of mixed-use and commercial development encouraged by the comprehensive plan. When multiple-family housing is proposed to be added as a later phase to an existing multiple-family development which does not meet the requirements contained herein, the requirements contained herein shall apply, but may be modified by the planning director as needed to provide for continuity between the existing and proposed phases of development. Section 12: Ordinance 1671-89, as amended, is hereby amended by the addition of the following chapter, Chapter 31B, establishing additional standards and guidelines for the E- 1(Evergreen Way) and MUO (Mixed Use Overlay) zones, which shall read as follows: 31B.010 E-1 (Evergreen Way) Zone and MUO (Mixed Use Overlay) Zone. Two zones are hereby established by this chapter of the Zoning Code. The E-1 Zone applies as the underlying Use Zone within the entire commercial corridor. The MUO is an overlay established in the areas surrounding the Swift Bus Rapid Transit stations. The E-1 regulations apply to the entire corridor, as indicated on the Zoning Map. The MUO applies an additional set of design and development standards as an overlay to the E-1 use zone in those areas designated with the MUO symbol on the Zoning Map, and may limit certain uses that are otherwise permitted in the E-1 zone. This chapter describes standards for both the underlying E-1 zone and the Mixed Use Overlay zone. 31B.015 Applicability. The design and development standards and guidelines herein apply to new construction and remodeling activities in the E-1 and MUO zones, with the following exceptions: A. Major exterior remodels include all remodels within a three-year period whose value exceeds fifty percent of the value of the existing structure, at the time of the initial remodeling, as determined by city of Everett valuation methods. All standards that do not involve repositioning the building or reconfiguring site development, as determined by the city, shall apply to major exterior remodels. B. Minor exterior remodels include all remodels within a three-year period with a value of fifty percent of the building valuation or less, as determined by the city of Everett valuation methods. For minor exterior remodels, only the proposed improvements shall meet the standards and/or guidelines of this chapter, and shall not create a greater nonconformance unless approved by the City, when it is infeasible for the remodel to comply with these standards. (For example, if a property owner decides to replace a building facade's siding, then the siding shall meet the applicable exterior building materials standards, but elements such as building modulation would not be required.) C. The standards and guidelines do not apply to remodels that do not change the exterior appearance of the building and site. However, if a project involves both exterior and interior improvements, then the project valuation shall include both exterior and interior improvements. 16