Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN improvement of existing commercial areas, especially in proximity to public transportation facilities. Policy 2.2.1 Strongly discourage the spread of commercial zoning and uses into residential neighborhoods. Instead, strongly encourage the more intensive utilization of existing commercial areas for commercial purposes, mixed residential use, and public activities. (See Residential Policy 2.1.3) Policy 2.2.2 Discourage speculative rezoning and require proposed new commercial designations to be based upon a binding plan that integrates well with and improves the surrounding commercial area and adjoining neighborhoods. Policy 2.2.3 Require new commercial development to be pedestrian friendly, and transit - oriented in areas served by public transit. Policy 2.2.4 Adopt standards to promote well designed commercial developments and proper maintenance of commercial properties to improve and reinforce the quality and character of the City's commercial districts and surrounding neighborhoods. Policy 2.2.5 Commercial uses and developments should be designed so as to minimize the impacts upon surrounding land uses, especially residential areas. Policy 2.2.6 Identify on the Land Use Map appropriate areas in which to apply the following commercial land use designations: (a) Central Business District: An area containing the downtown core and surrounding areas that are appropriate for a wide variety of commercial, residential, and community oriented public uses, and that reinforce the high density mix of uses within buildings, and the pedestrian orientation desirable for Everett's downtown. (See Urban Center Land Use Policies.) (b) Mixed Use Commercial -Multiple Family Corridors: Areas where businesses are oriented to the shopping and service needs of the Everett community and surrounding areas of Snohomish County, and in which new development and redevelopment is encouraged to include housing and other supportive services and uses. (c) Neighborhood Shopping: Compact shopping districts located in close proximity to residential areas, containing small scale buildings and businesses that are oriented to, and provide for, the day to day consumer needs of the immediately surrounding residential neighborhoods. (d) Waterfront Commercial: Water -oriented districts that create or reinforce a distinct character associated with the shoreline location, and that combine commercial activities with recreational activities or promote a high level of public contact with the Everett's shoreline. (e) Community Business: Areas where businesses are oriented to the shopping and service needs of the Everett community and surrounding areas of Snohomish County. LAND USE ELEMENT 23