Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Implementation 1. When reviewing capital facility and utility projects in residential neighborhoods, retaining privacy, minimizing traffic and avoiding adverse environmental impacts shall be primary considerations. 2. Utilities constructed in residential neighborhoods shall be designed and constructed in a manner consistent with the character of the area. Where actual design of a structure cannot be modified (e.g., above -ground vaults, power poles), appropriate buffer/screening measures shall be required as a condition of development. 3. When possible, the City shall minimize encroachment on view and solar access of existing residences by new utility facility construction or improvement. 4. Compliance with critical area regulations. 5. Require that utility locations be shown on site plans for new developments to ensure they do not conflict with landscaping or other development standards. Require that the facilities be placed on site when they would conflict with standards for development in the right-of-way. Goal 6.11 Conservation Promote conservation of utility resources in order to extend the life and capacity of existing systems. Objective 6.11.1 The City shall promote and encourage conservation of resources to delay the need for additional sources. Conservation measures shall be designed to increase the reliability of delivery of such utility resources. Policy 6.11.1 The City shall facilitate the conversion to cost-effective and environmentally sensitive alternative technologies and energy sources. Policy 6.11.2 The City shall set target goals and timelines for reduction of electric energy consumption within City -owned facilities, and implement measures to achieve those goals. C. Utility Summaries 1. Gas Natural gas service is provided to the city through franchise by Puget Sound Energy. PSE is regulated by the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. New natural gas customers are served either as new development occurs, or when a fuel conversion is requested. In either case, service is extended upon demand on a case-by-case basis according to approved tariffs. Increased system capacity may be required as demand for natural gas increases and population growth continues. System reinforcements can be accomplished by such methods as up -rating the operating pressure of an existing system, extending a new line, or looping an existing system to improve pressure. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 39