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3 <br /> 9. The proposed amendments to the Zoning Code will allow for retail sales of certain used <br /> merchandise in a manner that is consistent with the intent of the B-3 zone and the <br /> regulations pertaining to retail streets to reinforce an active retail environment and <br /> pedestrian friendly streetscape. <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council concludes the following: <br /> 1. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code is consistent with the Everett Downtown <br /> Plan, a subarea plan of the City of Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan; <br /> and <br /> 2. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code bears a substantial relation to the public <br /> health, safety and welfare; and <br /> 3. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code promotes the best long-term interests of <br /> the Everett community. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT ORDAINS the following: <br /> Section 1. Special Regulation No. 66 of Table 5.2 of Ordinance No. 1671-89 as amended by <br /> Section 36 of Ordinance No. 2397-99, as amended by Section 2 of Ordinance No. 2923-06 <br /> (EMC 19.05),which reads as follows: <br /> (66) Parking lots are not permitted in areas designated as retail streets by Map 22-2,unless located <br /> behind the building. The following uses,whether specifically listed or not in Table 5.2, shall be <br /> prohibited on the ground floor in areas designated as retail streets by Map 22-2: Food banks, tattoo <br /> parlors,blood or plasma donor centers,body piercing, churches,pawnshops, secondhand stores, <br /> places of assembly,teen clubs,private clubs, fraternal organizations, social service facilities. <br /> Be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: <br /> (66) Parking lots are not permitted in areas designated as retail streets by Map 22-2,unless located <br /> behind the building. The following uses, whether specifically listed or not in Table 5.2, shall be <br /> prohibited on the ground floor in areas designated as retail streets by Map 22-2: Food banks,tattoo <br /> parlors,blood or plasma donor centers,body piercing, churches,pawnshops, secondhand stores, <br /> thrift stores,junk stores,places of assembly,teen clubs,private clubs, fraternal organizations, <br /> social service facilities; except that secondhand stores, antique stores and antique malls may be <br /> located on the ground floor in the areas on Hewitt Avenue identified in Map 22-2(a),if such store <br /> or mall is open for business a minimum of 5 days per week for a minimum of 8 hours per day and <br /> has a prominent window display of merchandise consistent with EMC 19.22.020.D.8.e. <br /> 9 <br />