Ordinance 3666-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

Landscaping: A"see through buffer"meeting the requirements of Type II landscaping as described in the zoning code shall be planted along the Hardeson Road frontage within or adjacent to the Merrill and Ring Landscape Category D,as described in the zoning code,shall apply to interior lot lines. As an alternative to these standards,the property owner may propose a master landscaping plan for Planning Director approval for all lots within the subject ar a that provides a landscaping tr atment equivalent or superior to the requirements described herein. Policy 2.3.11 Adult use businesses,as defined by the Zoning Code,arc considered compatible with all of the industrial land use designations as designated on the Land Use Map,provided that they meet the location criteria of the Zoning Code. Non industrial land uses that arc specifically permitted in industrial zones by the Zoning with the industrial land use designations of the Comprehensive Plan. If this policy is inconsistent with any other Industrial Land Use Policy,then this policy shall control. 2.4 Metro Everett Land Use Policies Consistent with the Vision 2040 Regional Growth Strategy,the area identified on Figure 2 is considered the regionally designated Everett growth center/Metropolitan Center.This area comprises ares in which the City has previously developed the Broadway Mixed Use Zone(2008)and the Metro Everett Plan(2018).The Metro Everett Plan addresses population,housing and employment targets, policies and potential land use regulations for the ar a,as well as all other relevant items consistent with the PSRC Regional Center Plans Checklist. The Metro Everett area is expected to experience significant growth and redevelopment.Although the arca has been called out as a land use designation under the commercial land use policies,itMetro Everett is and will continue to be a mixed-use district.The Metro Everett policies encourage(i)redevelopment with a wide variety of office,governmental, retail,professional service,and residential uses;(ii)a vibrant,people oriented,compact and walkable setting;(iii)an emphasis on increasing the residential composition of the center and(iv)improving the public transportation system serving the center. Policy 2.4.1 Encourage redevelopment of Everett's metropolitan center with an intensive mix of governmental,financial,and professional services;cultural activities;high density housing;appropriate industrial uses;and retail and service businesses in a compact, pedestrian-and transit-oriented downtown setting. Policy 2.4.2 Encourage preservation of historic buildings,along with development of new buildings and public open spaces,with an emphasis on pedestrian orientation and activity at the street level. Policy 2.4.3 Promote the timely extension of regional high capacity light rail transit to the Everett center. Policy 2.4.43 Emphasize access to the center with alternative forms of transportation to the automobile, and discourage auto related land uses such as auto sales,drive-up windows at banks and restaurants,and large parking lots. Provide amenities to make walking, bicycling,and transit use safe,inviting,and convenient. Policy 2.4.45 Develop a comprehensive parking program dealing with supply of off-street parking and enforcement of on-street parking to retain street parking for customers and patrons of businesses,to prevent impacts to surrounding residential neighborhoods,and to promote the efficient use of public transportation facilities. and surrounding the center. Provide zoning and infrastructure capable of accommodating a population of 15,000 to 20,000 residents. Policy 2.4.7 Encourage public and private investment in urban design amenities,quality public gathering spaces,arts and cultural facilities. LAND USE ELEMENT, 2019 Amendment 21 Exhibit 1 -Page 21