Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN services, to name a few, are frequently not welcomed by the neighborhoods near where such uses may be proposed. Naval Station Everett, while not the typical "hard to site" facility, is a use the City recognizes as an "essential public facility." As such, this facility merits special consideration and protection from the potential impacts of incompatible land uses. The following policies shall apply to the siting of "other land uses" or "hard to site facilities": Policy 2.10.1 The City shall coordinate with the State of Washington, Snohomish County, and other likely proponents of "hard to site facilities" to the extent possible in order to understand the types of facilities needed or planned for the Everett area, the land use requirements, and potential impacts of such facilities so potential sites can be identified by both the Land Use Element and Capital Facilities Element. Policy 2.10.2 "Hard to site" facilities shall be located so as to provide the necessary service to the intended users of the facility with the least impact on surrounding land uses. Only sites that are located so as to promote compatibility with other existing or planned land uses shall be allowed for such uses. Policy 2.10.3 The impacts of "hard to site" facilities shall be reviewed in accordance with the review process specified by the City's zoning code, SEPA ordinance, and other applicable ordinances of the City that promote land use compatibility and mitigation of potential adverse impacts caused by the siting and operation of such facilities. Policy 2.10.4 Land uses that meet the description of "essential public facilities" which serve a countywide, regional or statewide need shall not be permitted in Everett unless the proponent demonstrates that other communities have accepted a fair share of essential public facilities. Policy 2.10.5 Protect Naval Station Everett from the development of incompatible land uses on adjacent properties and in the vicinity of this military installation. 2.11 Specific Geographic Areas Land Use Policies The City, from time to time, has studied specific areas and adopted plans and programs for various neighborhoods and districts within the city. These studies have been used as a basis for capital improvement planning, zoning code standards, review and conditioning of land use permits, and allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds. These studies, as they relate to the Land Use Element, should continue to be used as resources for future action plans. In addition to the areas that have been studied in the past, the following areas are of special concern, and a general description of the issues, goals and potential land use activities is included herein. These areas may require further study and, in some instances, very detailed special review before assigning a permanent land use designation. The Land Use Map has designated land uses for the entire planning area. Land use designations and related policies of the Land Use Element shall apply to the areas described in the following section until such time that further studies conducted in conjunction with updates to the comprehensive plan provide a basis for changing land use designations or policies. Policy 2.11.1 Shorelines. See Section 2.12 for Shoreline Land Use Policies. LAND USE ELEMENT 37