Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN completed and that critical areas be classified and delineated in conjunction with any development proposal on or adjacent to any critical area. Policies for Earth Resources Policy 2.15.2 Geologically Hazardous Areas. Because there are areas in Everett which are susceptible to landslide, seismic and erosion hazards, the City should: a) Use best available science to identify and generally map geologically hazardous areas, and consider best available science in the development of policies and regulations applicable to these areas. b) Require geotechnical analysis for land use activities (development proposals) within or adjacent to such areas to determine the extent of hazard, identify potential impacts of the proposal, and identify necessary mitigation measures to eliminate significant hazards. c) Prohibit or strictly limit development in areas in which significant hazard cannot be avoided. d) Adopt building codes, construction standards, zoning requirements, inspection, monitoring and enforcement procedures that assure protection of life, property and critical areas. e) Establish seasonal limitations on land use activities, including clearing and grading, adjacent to critical areas as necessary to protect those areas. Policy 2.15.3 Steep Slopes. Because the potential for landslides, erosion and drainage impacts increases when development occurs on or adjacent to steep slopes, the City shall adopt regulations for development of steep slopes which lessen the risk and prevent the occurrence of such problems. Policy 2.15.4 Erosion. Because erosion can result from clearing and development activities on any site, regardless of slope or soil type, the City should require careful and effective erosion control measures during and after construction. Best Management Practices (BMP's) to control erosion should be required. Development shall not be permitted on high or severe erosion hazard areas when such development would significantly increase the risk of slope failure. Policy 2.15.5 Ve etg ation. Because vegetation helps to stabilize soil and control erosion, and the removal of vegetation can have a significant effect on the stability of slopes, the City shall prohibit or restrict clearing of vegetation in areas that are susceptible to landslide and erosion and encourage the revegetation of cleared areas. Policy 2.15.6 Ravines. Because many of the ravine areas in Everett are difficult to access and hazardous for building, they remain undeveloped. These ravines areas are a complex combination of steep slopes, geologically hazardous formations, stream systems, springs, and forests that provide valuable habitat for fish and wildlife, open space, and aesthetic benefits. The City should protect these ravine areas for each of the important functions they provide. LAND USE ELEMENT 49