Ordinance 3619-18 - Laserfiche WebLink

WHEREAS, the City Council held public hearings on August 1St 8th15th and 29th, 2018 to consider public input; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the titles of the EMC are consistent with goals in the Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the requirements set forth in Chapter 58.17 RCW for delegating approval of final plats; and 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 Title 15 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 will ensure Title 15 of the EMC will be consistent with new off-street parking, loading and access regulations (Chapter 34) city-wide; 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. Subsection 4.A of Chapter 1 of Ordinance 2530-01, (EMC 15.04.040), is amended to read as follows: 15.04.040 Special circumstances. The City has determined that the following permits present special circumstances that warrant a different review process than that provided in RCW 36.706.060 et seq: EMC Title 15 Local Project Review Amendments Page 2 of 12 8/29/18