Laserfiche WebLink
EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />Policy 2.6.1 The City shall continue to acquire and develop public park lands to serve the <br />population of the Everett Planning Area, within the financial capabilities of the City, in <br />accordance with the Parks and Recreation Plan. <br />Policy 2.6.2 The City shall continue to require protection and/or enhancement of the open <br />spaces provided by critical areas within new developments, in accordance with Section 37 of the <br />zoning code, as now written or in the future amended. <br />Policy 2.6.3 The City shall coordinate with the Port of Everett, school districts, Snohomish <br />County, and neighboring cities to assure an adequate supply of open space lands to be used for <br />active recreation purposes, passive aesthetic values, and to serve as either focal points for or <br />buffers between land uses, neighborhoods, and communities. <br />Policy 2.6.4 The City shall encourage the use of excess rights-of-way for open space and <br />aesthetic purposes. <br />Policy 2.6.5 The City shall maintain and enhance open space connectivity and corridors to <br />create habitat networks for optimum habitat and biodiversity. <br />Policy 2.6.6 The City shall continue to implement ordinances and action programs that <br />enhance the sense of open space provided on both public and private properties. <br />Policy 2.6.7 The City shall continue to recognize the rights of owners of private property to <br />use their properties in accordance with applicable land use designations and development <br />regulations. <br />Policy 2.6.8 The City shall provide incentives for developers to incorporate public open <br />space and recreation facilities within development proposals. <br />Policy 2.6.9 Recognize the value of utility and other public properties as an important open <br />space resource for the community. <br />Policy 2.6.10 Encourage public and private partnerships to maintain and restore public and <br />privately owned open spaces, such as the Green Everett Partnership 20 -Year Forest Management <br />Plan. <br />Policy 2.6.11 Encourage urban agriculture, including community gardens, pea patches, school <br />gardens, home gardens and urban farms as important community resources that provide open <br />space, as well as improve healthy and local food access, build social connections, and offer <br />recreation, education and economic development opportunities. <br />LAND USE ELEMENT 31 <br />