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ORDINANCE NO. 3167-09 An Ordinance related to Zoning Code design standards, amends Titles 15 and 19 EMC as provided in Section 5 of this Ordinance. WHEREAS, the Zoning Code contains several sections that contain standards and guidelines pertaining to the design of buildings, sites or other improvements to property; and WHEREAS, occasionally it is necessary to seek the professional services of a licensed architect or other licensed design professional to assist in the review of plans for a project that is subject to the design standards and guidelines of the zoning code; and WHEREAS, in 2006 the City adopted new design standards for the B-3 zone; and WHEREAS, in 2008 the City established the Broadway Mixed Use (BMU) zone which includes design standards and guidelines; and WHEREAS, most sections of the Zoning Code that include design standards and guidelines provide the opportunity for an applicant to propose alternative design measures to those stated in the Code; and WHEREAS, the B-3 zone and BMU amendments do not include the opportunity for an applicant to propose an alternative approach to the design measures stated in the Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 18, 2009, and adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments in this ordinance: 1. Are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Comprehensive Plan; 2. Bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; 3. Promote the best long term interests of the Everett community. NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: Section 1: Chapter 2 of Ordinance No. 1671-89 (EMC Chapter 19.02), as amended, is hereby amended by the addition of the following, which shall be codified as EMC 19.02.090: Page 1 of 12