Ordinance 2859-05 - Laserfiche WebLink

SECTION 4: Shoreline Environment Designation for Marshlands Section 4 of the Shoreline Master Program, Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2600-02, as amended, and Section III of the Shoreline Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, are hereby amended by the addition of the following: 4.15 Urban Conservancy Agriculture Interim Purpose To provide an interim designation for the Marshlands, a shoreline area that has been identified as having significant tidal restoration potential and that is characterized by diverse property ownership, and floodplains/floodways that have been altered by diking, agricultural activities, transportation facilities, and utility corridors. The interim designation will allow the City, in cooperation with property owners, Ecology, scientists, interested agencies/organizations, and members of the public, to conduct special area planning for the Marshlands. This planning will commence when funding is available and this interim designation shall remain in place and effect until completion of the subarea planning process, delivery of the final subarea plan to the City of Everett City Council, and adoption of a new designation for the Marshlands that recognizes restoration opportunities identified in the final subarea plan, as required by the agreement settling the City of Everett, et al. v. CPSGMHB litigation (Division One Court of Appeals Case Numbers 52262-1-I & 52276-1-I). Area Designated—Urban Conservancy Agriculture Interim All that portion of the Marshlands area within the Everett City limits located south of the north boundary of Lowell Snohomish River Road and east of Lowell Larimer Road, except for those properties specifically designated Urban Conservancy and Shoreline Residential. Management Policies 1. The subarea planning process will result in a subarea plan and/or shoreline use regulations that will be incorporated into the City's comprehensive plan, including the Shoreline Master Program and zoning code as applicable. 2. Public access should be encouraged. 3. Agriculture and associated industry, forest practices, and transportation and utility facilities are permitted. 4. New construction of structures in the floodplain areas should be limited to structures with low flood damage potential. When development is allowed within floodplain areas, necessary measures shall be taken to protect property from damages that could be caused by flooding. New development in floodplain areas should reflect the character of the surrounding area by limiting residential density, providing permanent open space, and maintaining adequate building setbacks from the water to protect shoreline resources. 6