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. S CITY OF EVERETT OVERVIEW OF MULTIPLE FAMILY DESIGN GUIDELINES 1. Review process is staff administered so no additional processing time is required. No public hearing is required as part of the design review. Public notification is not required unless required by another process such as SEPA or shoreline permit. 2. Guidelines are divided into two parts: a) first part provides guidelines for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Identifies measures to enhance site and building safety for residents and make less attractive to criminals, based upon design principles recognized to reduce criminal opportunity. b) second part contains guidelines regarding parking location, vehicular access, landscaping, corner lots, sloping sites, and established neighborhoods. 3. No specific architectural style is required. No minimum roof pitch is required. Colors are not regulated. Building materials are regulated only to the extent that non-durable materials which require high maintenance are prohibited, and mirrored windows are prohibited for residential use. 4. CPTED principles are based on premises of: Natural Surveillance. Criminal activity can be reduced when an area is being observed by residents or neighbors and the offender perceives risk of being reported by observers. Natural Access Control. Criminal trespass can be reduced by defining separation between public, semi-public, semi-private, and private spaces,through the use of walkways, landscaping, gates, etc. This can make potential offenders perceive a risk entering a space where they may be observed or challenged. Territorial Reinforcement. Physical design can extend the sphere territorial influence and reinforce territorial behavior by residents beyond the doors of their dwelling, which serves to deter would-be offenders. Maintenance. Well maintained sites send the message that the property is cared for, owned and observed, and that crime will not be tolerated. Properties designed to incorporate the CPTED premises stated above and properly maintained are likely to be safer and more livable for residents, more attractive to surrounding neighborhoods, and easier for the Police Department to serve.