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I .. elP416/ .7 J CITY OF EVERETT ORDINANCE NO. 2990-07 An Ordinance Amending Section 36 of Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended,pertaining to the Sign Regulations of the Zoning Code (EMC Chapter 19.36) WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following: 1. The regulations for on-premise signs are codified in the Zoning Code (EMC Chapter 19.36); and 2. It is necessary from time to time to consider amendments to the regulations of the Zoning Code to improve the administration and enforcement of zoning regulations; and 3. The City Council initiated amendments to specific sign regulations and asked that City staff and the Planning Commission review amendments pertaining to prohibited signs, temporary signs, and portable signs; and 4. The City issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance under SEPA addressing the impacts of the proposed changes to sign regulations; and 5. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 3, 2007, to consider amendments to EMC Chapter 19.36 (Signs), and recommends that the City Council approve amendments pertaining to the definition of"sign," and regulations for prohibited signs, portable signs and temporary signs; and 6. The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable policies of the Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan; bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; and promote the best long-term interests of the Everett community. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 4.020 of Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.04.020), definition of"sign," which currently reads as follows: "Sign" means any device, structure, fixture, placard, painted surface, awning, banner or balloon using graphics, lights, symbols and/or written copy designed