Ordinance 3666-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

Policy 2.1.3 Strongly discourage the conversion of residential areas to nonresidential uses. Discourage the encroachment of commercial uses into residential zones,except in the following circumstances: (a) consider allowing a very limited amount of small scale,compatible neighborhood retail uses within walking distance of all homes in a neighborhood_,that serve and enhance the neighborhoods in which such use is located, and which arc spaced at least one quarter to one half mile from any existing commercial zone or other neighborhood retail use. Ensure that noise and traffic impacts of commercial activities do not negatively affect adjoining residential arcus. (b) a limited amount of small scale office or retail uses in mixed use buildings in multiple family zones;,if such development provides new and affordable housing units in conjunction with the nonresidential office or retail use. (c) home occupations as a subordinate and clearly accessory use to the permitted residential use jos regulated by the zoning code,and limit or restrict non resident traffic related to home occupations in residential hborhoods. (d) conversion of residentially designated properties to commercial use may be permitted for the redevelopment of existing commercial uses where(i)the redevelopment is necc-sary to preserve the economic viability of an existing commercial use that serves the community;(ii)the commercial redevelopment is part of a unified commercial development that includes coordinated architectural design,site and parking layout, landscaping,access,drainage,and utilities;and(iii)the redevelopment includes elements that address potential impacts on adjacent residential uses. (e) when the commercial development includes a substantial mix of residential use with affordable housing along with the nonresidential uses. (f) when a property is split by a boundary between commercial and residential zoning. transportation corridors. Policy 2.1.5 Improve the pedestrian system and public transportation system serving each neighborhood. Policy 2.1.6 Promote b autification and maintenance of all residential neighborhoods to improve neighborhood character. Policy 2.1.74 Promote high-density residential use in well designed, mixed-use commercial developments in and around the downtown, near transportation facilities,and other appropriate locations where a mix of uses will promote a more efficient use of land and support of transportation facilities,compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. Policy 2.1.8s Promote development of neighborhood parks and use of existing public school recreational facilities for year round use by the residents of Everett's neighborhoods. Policy 2.1.9 Encourage well designed infill development and redevelopment in established residential- areas esidentialareas that protects and enhances neighborhood character. Policy 2.1.10 Develop standards and review procedures to address public safety concerns in the land use permitting process for all developments. Policy 2.1.6 Hospitals and many clinics in Everett have located in residential areas either prior to any zoning regulations or under previous zoning codes. Protect established residential neighborhoods from further LAND USE ELEMENT, 2019 Amendment i7 Exhibit 1 -Page 17