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LU-I: Adopt land use and zoning designations as set forth in Figure I I. The three designations are further described below. Urban Residential - The Urban Residential designation will be one of the key areas in the city for dense, multi-family residential development, as well as mixed-use projects just UR outside the Urban Mixed area. The designation combines existing multi-family designations UR into one, plus minor amounts of lower-density designations at the edge of Metro Everett. Building heights overall will not be as tall as those in the Urban Mixed area to act as a UR transition and help preserve the existing scale and character of the residential neighborhoods surrounding Metro Everett. Mid- to high-density residential buildings would be allowed, and the opportunity for mixed-use buildings with office, neighborhood business and other light commercial uses to serve the local community would be allowed on streets designated as Residential Mixed-Use Corridor. The Urban Residential designation would prohibit industrial and manufacturing uses, in addition to other incompatible uses, such as vehicle related businesses, park-and-ride lots, and adult use businesses, which could generate nuisances and potential negative impacts. The Urban Residential area includes boundaries of two existing historic overlays: the Norton-Grand and Riverside Overlays. Urban Mixed - The Urban Mixed designation is where the greatest heights and redevelopment will occur. It is home to Everett Station and future home of the northernmost LINK light rail station. It contains the County campus and City Hall, numerous cultural, economic, and social opportunities, and an eclectic mix of historic and um contemporary buildings that help create a diverse and unique urban fabric. The Urban Mixed designation, with its access to services and transit, is situated to be the best area in the city to accommodate a significant portion of the city's projected growth. The designation combines the existing central business district (B-3) with segments of numerous neighboring zones, including portions of the Everett Station C-2 ES zone. The Urban Mixed designation has been extended into areas where medical or office uses have established the predominant land use pattern in current multi-family zones. The Urban Mixed designation will support a mix of residential and non-residential uses. Design standards will ensure quality urban development and a connection between public spaces and building facades on the ground floor. Near 1-5, this designation would allow more highway-oriented commercial uses, such as drive-up restaurants and gas stations. Chapter 4,Land Use 8 August 29,2018