Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 15. Amend the zoning code to require new development projects that involve demolition of habitable single-family homes that are affordable to low and moderate -income households to include an equivalent number of equally priced housing units, either on the development site or elsewhere in the community. 16. Conduct a study to consider the reduction of parking requirements in high density residential strategy areas. C. Examples of Specific Potential Zoning Code Changes The following are examples of specific zoning code amendments that could be used to implement many of the housing objectives and policies of the Housing Element. 1. Eliminate provisions for duplexes in the R-1 zone. 2. Revise the standards for accessory dwellings and "infill dwellings" as defined in the zoning code to also allow such units in detached buildings, subject to design guidelines. 3. Establish an administrative permit review process (not a rezone process) to allow for single family attached (townhouse) development in single family zones, at a density higher than permitted for single family detached, subject to design guidelines and provided that each dwelling can be individually owned by the resident (such as in a condominium). 4. Update the design standards/guidelines for all multiple family housing and make changes to the development standards that would allow for realization of permitted densities (parking, building height, open space, etc.), yet ensure quality design and compatibility of scale and character with surrounding uses. 5. Provide for a "design departure" process whereby applicants can depart from current requirements (such as setbacks and, perhaps, building height) for residential development. The process could utilize a "design review board" made up of Everett residents actively involved in relevant design fields. 6. Reduce parking ratio requirements for accessory dwelling units, senior housing, multiple family housing near transit, and residential uses in mixed use developments. Lower parking ratio requirements for developments near transit that provide bicycle facilities. 7. Update development standards to require minimum floor area ratios and minimum density standards for housing developments in multiple family zones. 8. Create incentives for the assembly of land in areas planned for high density housing to encourage a more efficient development pattern and discourage over -building on small lots. HOUSING ELEMENT 34