Ordinance 2146-96 - Laserfiche WebLink

• WHEREAS, the Land Use Element and the Housing Element of the City of Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan call for amendments to the development standards in single family zones to allow smaller lots in single family zones, and to allow duplexes in the R-1 (Single Family Low Density) zone; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has conducted public workshops and hearings to consider amendments to a variety of zoning code standards related to higher residential densities and the public has repeatedly stated that higher densities will be acceptable to existing neighborhoods only if design standards or guidelines are established which ensure quality development and compatibility with existing neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Regulatory Review Committee recommended that the Planning Commission approve the amendments to the minimum lot area requirements of single family zones, and to allow duplexes in the R-1 Zone; and WHEREAS, the Regulatory Review Committee also recommended that new development standards be applied to single family dwellings on small lots and to duplexes; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held Public Workshops and Public Hearings to consider the recommendations of the Regulatory Review Committee on February 14, 1995; May 16, 1995; and March 5, 1996; and did consider public testimony concerning the proposed changes to the single family zoning regulations, and has recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the Zoning Code, with some modifications to the changes recommended by the Regulatory Review Committee; and WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a public hearing to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds: 1. The proposed amendments to the Single Family Zoning regulations are consistent with and implement the policies of the Everett Comprehensive Plan; 2. The proposed amendments to the Single Family Zoning regulations bear a substantial relationship to the public health, safety and welfare; and 3. The proposed amendments to the Single Family Zoning regulations promote the best long- term interests of the Everett community; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section entitled "Use-Standards Table," Pages 7-01, 7-02, 7-03 and 7-04 of Ordinance #1671-89, as amended by Section 4 of Ordinance #1729-90, and Sections 4, 5 and 6 of Ordinance #1848-92, is hereby eliminated.