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ORDINANCE NO. 2719-03 two .101 AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2530-01, the City of Everett s 'ermit Processing Procedures Ordinance (Title 15 EMC), to be consistent with amendments to the City's Land Division Ordinance (Title 18 EMC). WHEREAS, The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2536-01 establishing procedures for processing of land use applications in the City of Everett and amending and updating the City of Everett Land Division Ordinance; and WHEREAS, It is necessary to periodically review and amend ordinances and development standards to ensure that their intent and purpose are being adequately implemented; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission, at the request of City staff, has initiated the review and update of the City's Land Division Ordinance and related standards of the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission held public workshops and public hearings on September 24, 2002; January 21, 2003; March 18, 2003; April 1, 2003; and July 1, 2003 to review staff recommended changes to the Land Division Ordinance and Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission considered testimony at each public workshop from citizens, surveyors, builders, realtors and the Master Builders Association of King-Snohomish County related to the proposed amendments to the City's Land Division Ordinance and Zoning Code; and WHEREAS,The Planning Commission asked staff to consider and respond to concerns raised through the public participation process; and 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 and Zoning Code 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: