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ORDINANCE NO. 3066-08 An Ordinance Amending Paragraph J of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2973-07 (EMC 19.07.020.J), as amended, Pertaining to the Permitted Height of Buildings that are Accessory to Residential Uses WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2973-07, which substantially amended the regulations governing residential accessory buildings; and WHEREAS, Paragraph J of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2973-07 contains different regulations for the permitted height of accessory buildings, depending on whether lots have or do not have alley access; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of Ordinance No. 2973-07, it has become apparent that the impacts of the height of accessory buildings are similar, regardless of whether or not a lot has alley access; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 4, 2008 to consider public testimony concerning the proposed amendments to the regulations for accessory buildings and has recommended that the City Council amend the regulations pertaining to the permitted height of accessory buildings; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan; 2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; and 3. The proposed amendment promotes the best long term interests of the Everett community. NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Paragraph J of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2973-07, which reads as follows: J. Accessory buildings shall not exceed 15 feet in height except as follows: