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Policy 2.1.3 Strongly discourage the conversion of residential areas to nonresidential uses. Discourage the <br /> encroachment of commercial uses into residential zones,except in the following circumstances: <br /> (a) consider allowing a very limited amount of small scale,compatible neighborhood retail uses within walking <br /> distance of all homes in a neighborhood_,that serve and enhance the neighborhoods in which such use-is located, <br /> and which arc spaced at!cast one quarter to one half mile from any existing commercial zone or other <br /> neighborhood retail use. Ensure that noise and traffic impacts of commercial activities do not negatively-affect <br /> adjoining residential areas. <br /> (b) a limited amount of small scale office or retail uses in mixed use buildings in multiple family zones;,if such <br /> development provides new and affordable housing units in conjunction with the nonresidential office or retail use. <br /> (c) home occupations as a subordinate and clearly accessory use to the permitted residential use;,—as <br /> regulated by the zoning code,and limit or restrict nen resident traffic related to home occupations in residential <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> (d) conversion of residentially designated properties to commercial use may be permitted for the <br /> redevelopment of existing commercial uses where(i)the-redevelopment is necessary to preserve the economic <br /> viability of an existing commercial use that seFves the community;(ii)the commercial redevelopment is part of a <br /> unified commercial development that includes coordinated architectural design,site and parking layout, <br /> landscaping,access,-drainage,and utilities;and-(iii)the-redevelopment includes elements that addre-s potential <br /> impacts on adjacent residential uses. <br /> (e) when the commercial development includes a substantial mix of residential use with affordable housing <br /> along with the nonresidential uses. <br /> (f) when a property is split by a boundary between commercial and residential zoning. <br /> Policy 2.1.4 Continue to encourage the development of higher density housing for a wide variety of <br /> transportation corridors. <br /> Policy 2.1.5 Improve the pedestrian system and public transportation system serving each neighborhood. <br /> Policy 2.1.6 Promote beautification and maintenance of all residential neighborhoods to improve <br /> neighborhood character. <br /> Policy 2.1.74 Promote high-density residential use in well designed,mixed-use commercial developments in <br /> and around the downtown,near transportation facilities,and other appropriate locations where a mix of uses will <br /> promote a more efficient use of land and support of transportation facilities,compatible with surrounding <br /> neighborhoods. . <br /> Policy 2.1.85 Promote development of neighborhood parks and use of existing public school recreational <br /> facilities for year round use by the residents of Everett's neighborhoods. <br /> Policy 2.1.9 Encourage well designed infill development and redevelopment in established residential <br /> areas that protects and enhances neighborhood character. <br /> Policy 2.1.10 Develop standards and review procedures to address public safety concerns in the land use <br /> permitting proce-s for all developments. <br /> Policy 2.1.6 Hospitals and many clinics in Everett have located in residential areas eitherprior to any <br /> zoning regulations or under previous zoning codes. Protect established residential neighborhoods from further <br /> LAND USE ELEMENT,2019 Amendment 17 <br /> Exhibit 1 -Page 17 <br /> 83 <br />