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• ORDINANCE NO. 610-79 An Ordinance establishing Steep Slope Zoning Regulations and Amending Ordinance 3572; and declaring an emergency. WHEREAS, on May 23, 1979, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the adoption of an amendment to the Special Property Use Section of the Everett Zoning Code EMC 19.58; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Everett after hearing the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission of the City of Everett has determined that said Special Property Use Amendments should be made, and WHEREAS, on December 21, 1978,Ordinance #568-78 was passed which requires reconsideration of the zoning in the Lowell area within six months; WHEREAS, said six month period of time shall expire on June 21, 1979; NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Everett does ordain: Section 1: That the Everett Municipal Code 19.58 shall be amended as follows: IC. The following types of uses shall be considered under this section: 6: Steep Slope and Hillside Development Activities. Including any type proposed development which will result in the grading, clearing, removal or addition of more than 300 cubic yards of material on any steep slope or hillside, here defined as one of 15% or more. A Special Property Use permit shall not be required for any proposed development which must obtain rezone, subdivision, short subdivision or shoreline management substantial development permit from the City. However, all proposed development occurring on steep slopes and hillsides shall require submission of a site plan and shall conform to the following standards and criteria to the greatest extent possible and appropriate in substantially the order set out below: a. The site plan shall include the following where appropriate: 1) A detailed description of the physical features of the site, including identification of surface and subsurface soil types, topography in 5 foot contours, existing vegetation, streams and drainage ways, and any other pertinent data specifically requested by the City. 2) Proposed access, parking, and basic internal vehicle/ pedestrian circulation system.