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ORDINANCE NO. 3598-18 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code (EMC Title 19, as amen • /i*//ild. Wilma Definition of"Clinic," and Repealing Sections 2, 4 and 5 of Ordinanc • 2708-03,Amending Ordinance No. 2397-99 (as amended), and Prohib E-4/H -SETT Clinics in the B-3 (Central Business District) Zone. WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following: 1. Under current federal case law, local zoning regulations may not treat facilities that provide services for disabled persons, including persons recovering from opiate addiction, differently than they treat services for non-disabled persons; 2. Staff has identified zoning code amendments that would update City regulations consistent with Federal law pertaining to opiate substitution treatment facilities and make it clear that such facilities are permitted in any zone in which clinics are allowed; 3. In the course of their deliberations, the planning Commission and City Council have examined whether medical clinics are an appropriate use in the B-3 zone under the City's zoning code. 4. Council believes it is prudent to prohibit all clinics in the B-3 zone until it has had an opportunity to receive additional information from staff and input from stakeholders. WHEREAS, the City Council concludes the following: 1. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code is consistent with the Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan; 2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare; 3. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code provides for the best long-term interests of the Everett community. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 4 of Ordinance No. 1671-89, as amended by Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2708-03 (EMC 19.4.020), definition of"Clinic,"which reads as follows: "Clinic" means a building or portion of a building containing an office or offices of medical doctors, dentists, psychiatrists, chiropractors, physical therapists and other members of the