Ordinance 2718-03 - Laserfiche WebLink

Section 7: Section 7.F.2.b of Ordinance No. 2328-98, as amended by Ordinance No. 2536-01 (EMC 18.28.070.B), which reads in part as follows: b. Exception. If the lots cannot meet zoning code and lot density requirements and the structure(s) is a legal nonconforming structure, the applicant may apply for an administrative variance from the Everett Zoning Code lot density requirements using Review Process II as defined in Title 15 of this code, Local Project Review Procedures. A variance from lot density may be granted only if the existing legal nonconforming structure meets the following minimum standards: 1. The nonconforming structure shall be a single-family dwelling in a single-family zone; 2. The structures shall comply with the city's Uniform Housing Code ordinance, as amended. The city shall require, at the applicant's expense, an inspection and a report from an independent housing inspector to determine compliance with Uniform Housing Code requirements. This report shall be submitted with the short subdivision application; 3. All lots and existing structures shall meet minimum fire safety and public utility standards as defined by the city; 4. All lots and existing structures shall provide for adequate off-street parking,private yard area as defined in the design and development provisions of this chapter, and adequate setbacks of existing structures from new proposed lot lines as determined by the city; and 5. All lots must have full frontage on a public street. The use of easement access, panhandle lot or alley frontage is not permitted. is hereby amended to read as follows: b. Exception. If the lots cannot meet zoning code and lot area requirements and the structures are legal nonconforming structures, the applicant may apply for an administrative variance from the Everett Zoning Code lot area, dimensional and setback requirements using Review Process II as defined in Title 15 of this code, Local Project Review Procedures. The Director shall use the criteria in Subsection 18.32.010.B as a basis for reviewing all such variance requests. Section 8: Section 7 or Ordinance No. 2328-98, as amended by Ordinance No. 2536-01, is hereby amended by the addition of the following subsection: Encroachments and Gaps Whenever an encroachment or gap is disclosed by a survey during the City's review of a land division action or boundary line adjustment (BLA), the applicant shall either(a) remove the encroachment or(b)resolve the encroachment or gap through an appropriate conveyance such as a quit claim deed, or other device acceptable to the City and disclose the same on the face of the final plat or short plat map. Once all requirements of the City's zoning and land division codes are met, the resolution shall be disclosed on the face of the final map approving the application.