Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN B. Amending Policies See Introduction, Section VII.I. C. Amending the Land Use Map See Introduction, Section VII.H. VIII. INTERJURISDICTIONAL COORDINATION In this era of the Growth Management Act, it is essential that each jurisdiction be aware of the land use plans and growth policies of its neighbors. In southwest Snohomish County, where the activities within Everett affect the land uses in surrounding communities, and vice versa, it is imperative that Everett coordinate with its neighbors to monitor the amounts and types of land development occurring so the regional impacts of growth and the rate of land consumption are understood. The land use plan designations of Everett's neighbors and the rate and intensities at which they develop will affect the amount of development and the rate at which it occurs in Everett. If land is being developed at lower densities than planned for in Everett, it will add to the growth pressures in neighboring communities. If land is being developed at lower densities than planned for in surrounding communities, it will add to the growth pressures in Everett, and may require the expansion of the county's Urban Growth Area boundaries. The Snohomish County Tomorrow intergovernmental forum is an appropriate setting for all governments in the county to keep apprised of the progress made by one other in realizing the types and quantities of growth called for in their comprehensive plans. Coordination of a common database will simplify each jurisdiction's monitoring of the housing production goals, land consumption rates, vacancy rates, employment center development, park development, and other capital facilities construction. This cooperative effort will help each city, town and the county to understand whether or not its role in the regional growth picture is being fulfilled. LAND USE ELEMENT 68