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9 <br /> a. Based upon changed circumstances, including new and updated information, new <br /> technology,project and program implementation; and <br /> b. That the assumptions of which these revisions are based are new and updated <br /> information, implementation of plan programs and additional citizen input; and <br /> c. That the changes, refinement and clarification of the revised and new policies based <br /> upon more and better information that promotes a more desirable growth pattern for the <br /> community; and <br /> d. That the policy changes are consistent and not in conflict with existing plan policies.; and <br /> WHEREAS,based upon these findings the City Council concludes that the proposed <br /> amendments of the Comprehensive Plan: <br /> a. Are consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan; and <br /> b. Are justified in that conditions have changed thorough policy implementation,new <br /> developments and growth; and the addition of new, improved and updated information; <br /> and <br /> c. Are in the best interest of the citizens of Everett and the Everett Planning Area: <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br /> Section 1: Approval. <br /> Section 8 of Ordinance No. 2021-94, as amended, is hereby amended by adopting in accordance <br /> with the State of Washington Growth Management Act, the 2006 Downtown Plan as a sub-area <br /> plan of the comprehensive plan for the City of Everett,which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1; and <br /> includes the following amendments to comprehensive plan Land Use Map, which is attached <br /> hereto as Exhibit 2. <br /> Section 2: Validity <br /> Should any section, subsection,paragraph, sentence, clause or phase set forth in this ordinance or <br /> in Exhibits 1 and 2 or its application to any person or situation be declared unconstitutional or <br /> invalid for any reason, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this <br /> Ordinance or Exhibits 1 and 2 or its application to any person or situation. The City Council of <br /> the City of Everett hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and Exhibit I and <br /> each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that <br /> any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses,phrases or portions be declared invalid <br /> or unconstitutional. <br /> Section 3: Purpose <br /> It is expressly the purpose of this Ordinance to provide for and promote the health, safety and <br /> welfare of the general public and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular <br /> 3 3 3 <br />