Ordinance 2718-03 - Laserfiche WebLink

WHEREAS, Staff and the Planning Commission have incorporated many additional changes into the proposed amendments as a result of public testimony; and WHEREAS, The proposed amendments to the Land Division Ordinance ensure that lots created through the subdivision process protect the public health, safety and welfare by requiring sufficient yard area to provide adequate separation between buildings,promote privacy between dwellings, and protect property values; and WHEREAS, The proposed amendments to the Land Division Ordinance are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Comprehensive Plan; bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; and promote the best long term interests of the Everett community; and WHEREAS, The proposed amendments to EMC Title 18 and EMC Title 19 require corresponding amendments to the Local Project Review Procedures Ordinance (EMC Title 15). NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Section 1.F.3 of Ordinance No. 2328-98, as amended by Ordinance No. 2536- 01 (EMC 18.04.080(3)), which reads in part as follows: 3. Alteration"means any alteration of a recorded subdivision or short subdivision or portion thereof, except as provided in RCW 58.17.040(6) and Title 15 of this code, Local Project Review Procedures, that would alter,redesign or eliminate a public street, easement access road, common ownership area(s), greenbelt(s), environmentally sensitive area(s), open space tract(s), and restrictive covenant(s) required by the city to be shown on the face of the final plat or short plat map. is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. "Alteration"means any alteration of a recorded subdivision or short subdivision or portion thereof, except as provided in RCW 58.17.040(6) and Title 15 of this code, Local Project Review Procedures, that would alter, redesign or eliminate a public street, easement access drive, common ownership area(s), greenbelt(s), environmentally sensitive area(s), open space tract(s), and restrictive covenant(s)required by the city to be shown on the face of the final plat or short plat map. Section 2: Section 1.F.33 of Ordinance No. 2328-98, as amended by Ordinance No. 2536-01 (EMC 18.04.080(33)), which reads in part as follows: 33. "Easement access"means a drive-in private ownership utilized principally for providing access to lots, tracts,parcels or sites from an improved public right-of-way. is hereby amended to read as follows: