2018/12/19 Council Agenda Packet

LAND USE CONSOLIDATION(DRAFT) Land Use Designations Everett's generalized land use plan includes six land use designations.The City will consider the following criteria when designating land uses on the comprehensive plan land use map. Residential,Single Family The single family designation is applied to areas presently developed with predominantly single-family dwellings that the City intends to preserve as primarily single family neighborhoods. Home ownership of single family homes, either attached or detached, is predominant in the area. Building heights are typically low, not exceeding two to three stories. Individual yards are common, although alternative forms of housing—like cottage housing with community open space or attached townhouses,would be consistent with this designation. Other dwelling types could be allowed,such as duplexes, accessory dwelling units,and rear yard infill dwellings,with design standards that reinforce the single family character of the neighborhood. Residential densities range from five (5)to fifteen (15) units per gross acre.A range of lot sizes can fit the single family residential designation;smaller lots would be in areas where street grids and alleys are found, and larger lots may be in areas with steeper hillsides and scattered sidewalks. Residential, Multifamily The multifamily designation is applied to areas near public transit facilities or along transit corridors, near employment areas,or between higher intensity uses,such as commercial or industrial development to provide a buffer for single family neighborhoods.This designation is applied to areas that are not disruptive of existing single family neighborhoods and are already developed with a significant amount of multifamily housing. Multifamily areas are supported by a full range of public facilities and services, including transit, pedestrian and bicycle routes, utilities (water,sewer,stormwater),fire,and police.Areas designated for multifamily use will be located so as to avoid or minimize traffic impacts on single-family neighborhoods. Open space and public parks are generally available within walking distance to help meet the needs of the residents of multifamily developments. Building heights can range from townhouse development to taller apartment buildings. Multifamily development should be compatible with,and transition to adjacent single-family neighborhoods using design features to ensure compatibility. Residential densities range from fifteen (15) units per gross acre to unlimited. Densities are typically limited by lot size, building heights, and parking. it Draft(11/21/18) 1 8