Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MPP -H-2: Achieve and sustain — through preservation, rehabilitation, and new development — a sufficient supply of housing to meet the needs of low-income, moderate -income, middle- income, and special needs individuals and households that is equitably and rationally distributed throughout the region. MPP -H-3: Promote homeownership opportunities for low-income, moderate -income, and middle-income families and individuals. Jobs -housing balance: MPP -H-4: Develop and provide a range of housing choices for workers at all income levels throughout the region in a manner that promotes accessibility to jobs and provides opportunities to live in proximity to work. Centers housing: MPP -H-5: Expand the supply and range of housing, including affordable units, in centers throughout the region. MPP -H-6: Recognize and give regional funding priority to transportation facilities, infrastructure, and services that explicitly advance the development of housing in designated regional growth centers. Give additional priority to projects and services that advance affordable housing. Best housing practices: MPP -H-7: Encourage jurisdictions to review and streamline development standards and regulations to advance their public benefit, provide flexibility, and minimize additional costs to housing. MPP -H-8: Encourage the use of innovative techniques to provide a broader range of housing types for all income levels and housing needs. MPP -H-9: Encourage interjurisdictional cooperative efforts and public-private partnerships to advance the provision of affordable and special needs housing. C. Snohomish Countywide Planning Policies The Countywide Planning Policies were updated by the Snohomish County Council in 2011 to be consistent with Vision 2040, and to express a regional vision for Snohomish County and help measure consistency of local plans. Housing Goal Snohomish County and its cities will promote an affordable lifestyle where residents have access to safe, affordable, and diverse housing options near their jobs and transportation options. HO -1 The county and cities shall support the principle that fair and equal access to housing is available to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, familial status, source of income, or disability. HOUSING ELEMENT