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u=� CITY OF EVERETT lit . ORDINANCE NO. 2973-07 An Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Regulations for Accessory Buildings; Amending Section 4 of Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.04), Section 37 of Ordinance No. 2397-99 (EMC 19.06) as amended, Section 10 of Ordinance No. 2146-96 (EMC 19.07.020) as amended, Section 39.150 of Ordinance No. 1671-89 (EMC 19.39.150.C.2, EMC 19.39.150.C.5, EMC 19.39.150.C.12 AND EMC 19.39.150.D.2) as amended, Repealing Section 16 of Ordinance No. 2307-98 (EMC 19.15.120), and Amending the Local Project Review Procedures, Ordinance No. 2530-01, as amended (EMC 15.16.050 and EMC 15.16.080). WHEREAS, the Everett Zoning Code (EMC Title 19) contains regulations governing the location, size and design of residential accessory buildings; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission initiated a review of the City's zoning regulations for residential accessory buildings; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments were reviewed under the State Environmental Policy Act and a Determination of Nonsignificance was issued; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted three public hearings to review the proposed amendments and to take public testimony and recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the criteria for amending the Zoning Code text as follows: 1. The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett Comprehensive Plan. 2. The proposed amendments bear a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare; and 3. The proposed amendments promote the best long term interests of the Everett community. NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Definition. Section 4of Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended, (EMC 19.4.020) is amended by the addition of the following definition: