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a. Major exterior remodels include all remodels within a three-year period whose value exceeds fifty percent of the value of the existing structure, as determined by the city of Everett valuation methods. All standards that do not involve repositioning the building or reconfiguring site development, as determined by the city, shall apply to major exterior remodels. b. Minor exterior remodels include all remodels within a three-year period with a value of fifty percent of the building valuation or less, as determined by the city of Everett valuation methods. For minor exterior remodels, the requirement is only that the proposed improvements meet the standards and/or guidelines and do not lead to further nonconformance with the standards. For example, if a property owner decides to replace a building facade's siding, then the siding shall meet the applicable exterior building material standards, but elements such as building modulation would not be required. c. The standards herein do not apply to remodels that do not change the exterior appearance of the building. However, if a project involves both exterior and interior improvements,then the project valuation shall include both exterior and interior improvements. d. The Planning Director may allow modification of design and development standards specified in Subsections D.2 through D.10 of this Section to permit a design that meets the intent of this chapter and provides a superior design treatment than could be achieved if those standards were strictly applied. The Director's review of proposed modifications under this Section shall be governed by the procedures established in Title 15 for Review Process II. Section 3. That portion of Section 12 of Ordinance No. 3099-08 (EMC 19.31A.040) which reads as follows: Design Standards. The design standards of this section shall apply to all development within the BMU zone. Encouraged standards are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged to promote the desired pedestrian-friendly character of Broadway. Required standards are mandatory and shall be provided in the design of site development and buildings within the Broadway mixed use zone. is hereby amended to read as follows: Design Standards. The design standards of this section shall apply to all development within the BMU zone. Encouraged standards are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged to promote the desired pedestrian-friendly character of Broadway. Required standards are mandatory and shall be provided in the design of site development and buildings within the Broadway mixed use zone. The Planning Director may allow modification of design standards in Subsections A through U of this Section to permit a design that meets the intent of this chapter and provides a superior design treatment than could be achieved if those standards were strictly applied. The Director's review of proposed modifications under this Section shall be governed by the procedures established in Title 15 for Review Process II. Page 3 of 12