Ordinance 3617-18 - Laserfiche WebLink

WHEREAS, the proposed regulations will not create a probable significant adverse environmental impact under the City's SEPA policies, EMC Chapter 20.04; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments will ensure the titles of the EMC will be consistent with development regulations adopted to implement the Metro Everett Subarea Plan, Chapter 19, Metro Everett Uses and Chapter 20, Metro Everett and Core Residential Area Development Standards; and WHEREAS,the proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett general plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments bear a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments promote the best long term interests of the Everett community. NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: [Proposed changes are shown with a vertical bar in the left hand margin; words struck through are proposed for deletion; words that are underlined are proposed additions.] Section 1. Section 16 of Ordinance 1736-90, as amended, (Administration and Personnel, Planning Commission, Planning Commission appeals, EMC 2.20.160), is hereby repealed. Section 2. Section 17 of Ordinance 1736-90, as amended (Administration and Personnel, Planning Commission, Planning Commission Design review, EMC 2.20.170), is hereby repealed. Section 3. Section 7 of Ordinance 2347-98, as amended (Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption, EMC 3.78.070.D), is amended to read as follows: 3.78.070 Tax exemption for multifamily housing in residential targeted areas. D. Project Eligibility. A proposed project must meet the following requirements for consideration for a property tax exemption: 1. Location.The project must be located within the residential targeted area as designated pursuant to Section 3.78.150. 2. Tenant Displacement—Building Code Deficiency. a. Tenant Displacement. If the property proposed to be rehabilitated is not vacant prior to application, an applicant must provide each existing tenant housing of comparable size, quality, and price and a reasonable opportunity to relocate. b. Building Code Deficiency. Existing dwelling units proposed for rehabilitation must fail to comply with one or more requirements of the State Building Code as adopted by the city or the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the city as each are set forth in EMC Title 16. 3. Size.The project must include a minimum of: EMC Titles 2,3,8, 13, 16, 18, 19,20 and 46 Consistency Amendments(Metro Everett) Page 2 of 53 8/29/18