Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective 8.4.7 To use the city's and the region's transit system to help support the pattern and character of development in Everett's neighborhoods and centers. The City shall: Policy 8.4.1 Work with the state DOT to preserve the large stands of evergreen and deciduous trees that abut Interstate 5 within the city limits whenever construction work occurs along the freeway. Policy 8.4.2 Designate "Gateway Arterial Streets" which can, over time, be upgraded to include features such as street trees, special lighting, broad sidewalks, banners and planted medians that will produce visually appealing linear corridors into the city. (Possible candidates: Everett, Pacific, Hewitt, North Broadway to Broadway & 41 st, 112th, Evergreen Way, Everett Mall Way and 19th Avenue SE.) Orientation of commercial development to pedestrian, bicycle, and transit corridors. Special streetscape treatment of designated gateway entrances. Policy 8.4.3 Require development along each of the gateway arterials to be consistent with an adopted design plan that includes guidelines and incentives intended to project a more pedestrian -friendly character for the community. Policy 8.4.4 Construct a system of pathways, trails and sidewalks with informational signage among the City's neighborhoods and arterials and along important scenic and natural areas. Policy 8.4.5 Encourage Hewitt Avenue to serve a strong visual and functional connection between the river and the harbor, and contain interpretive signage about important people, buildings, and events in Everett's history. Policy 8.4.6 Establish a "Street Tree Matching Program" that would offer financial support to neighborhood groups and commercial areas that organize and collect funds for planting trees along public rights-of-way, in a manner consistent with the city's budgetary constraints and maintenance requirements. URBAN DESIGN AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT 14