Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Objective 2.7 Establish land use patterns that encourage the efficient utilization of land, energy resources, transportation facilities, public infrastructure, and the economic provision of public services, and that further the goals of the other elements of the comprehensive plan. Objective 2.8 Reinforce, maintain and enhance the desirable qualities of Everett's neighborhoods. Objective 2.9 Improve the stability, value, and physical appearance of blighted areas. Objective 2.10 Provide guidance to be used in the development of ordinances, projects and action programs that promote the long term stability and best interests of the Everett community. Objective 2.11 Provide sufficient land area of varying land use intensities to accommodate a population level that achieves a balance between supporting additional economic and job growth, preservation of existing neighborhood quality, ability of the City to provide adequate services and facilities, enhancement of community image, promoting affordable housing, and anticipating land use needs created by demographic changes within the Everett community. Objective 2.12 Population Growth Objective. The Land Use Element of the Everett Comprehensive Plan shall provide adequate land area and land use densities to accommodate by 2035 a population of approximately 165,000 within the city limits (of 2015) and 50,000 in the unincorporated MUGA. The Land Use Element shall provide adequate land area and land use intensities within the Everett Planning Area to accommodate an overall population level of 215,000. Everett's 2035 population target within the city limits (of 2015) is 143,000. Objective 2.13 Economic Growth Objective: The Land Use Element of the Everett Comprehensive Plan shall provide adequate land area and land use intensities to accommodate 145,000 jobs within the city limits (of 2015), and approximately 8,300 in the unincorporated MUGA, by 2035. The Land Use Element shall provide adequate land area and land use intensities within the Everett Planning Area to accommodate an overall employment level of 153,300. Everett's 2035 employment target within the city limits (of 2015) is 140,000. Objective 2.14 Inter jurisdictional Cooperation Objective: The City of Everett will participate in the Population and Employment Reconciliation and Monitoring Process with Snohomish County Tomorrow, other cities in Snohomish County, and Snohomish County. It is recognized that not all comprehensive plans will be adopted at the same time, so there is the need to review and monitor the comprehensive plan holding capacities over time and, at least initially, on an annual basis. The purpose of the process will be to adjust the population and employment targets based upon adopted local plan preferences. Objective 2.15 Closely coordinate planning efforts with other city departments to ensure that the community's interests represented by each department are considered in long-range planning decisions. LAND USE ELEMENT 20