Ordinance 2095-95 - Laserfiche WebLink

• 5. Compatibility of the proposed use or building to surrounding properties, especially as it relates to size,height, location and setback of buildings. 6. The number, size and location of signs and lighting, especially as they relate to more sensitive land uses. 7. The landscaping,buffering and screening of parking, loading and storage areas. 8. The generation of nuisance irritants such as noise, smoke, odor,glare,visual blight or other undesirable environmental impacts. 9. Consistency with the goals and policies of the Everett general plan and the purpose of the zone in which it is located. 10. Consistency with the environmental policies as stipulated in the city's SEPA ordinance. 11. Compliance with other provisions of this title,other city, state and federal regulations. B. Maximum Amount of Expansion. A nonconforming use or building shall not be permitted to expand by more than twenty-five percent of the land area or gross floor area developed to the nonconforming use or building at the time that such use or building became nonconforming. is hereby amended to read: Expansion of nonconforming use or building. A. Where this chapter provides for the change of a nonconforming use or the expansion of a nonconforming use or building,the following evaluation criteria shall be considered in the evaluation of such proposal: 1. The impact of traffic generated by the proposed use on the surrounding area,pedestrian circulation and public safety,and the proposal's ability to mitigate potential impacts. 2. The site has sufficient area to provide for off-street parking, landscaping and screening from adjacent uses. 3. Provides a service to the general area. 4. The adequacy of streets, utilities and public services to accommodate the proposed use. 5. Compatibility of the proposed use or building to surrounding properties,especially as it relates to size,height, location and setback of buildings. 6. The number, size and location of signs and lighting,especially as they relate to more sensitive land uses. 7. The landscaping,buffering and screening of parking, loading and storage areas.