Ordinance 3666-19 - Laserfiche WebLink

Objective 2.15.20 Include adaptive management tools where appropriate in both regulatory approaches and project specific land use actions to respond to new information and evolving science. General Policies for Critical Areas Land Use Policies Policy 2.153.1 Critical area maps adopted by the City provide general information regarding the location and classification of specific critical areas. Require that site specific review be completed and that critical areas be classified and delineated in conjunction with any development proposal on or adjacent to any critical area. Policies for Earth Resources Policy 2.135.2 Geologically Hazardous Areas. Because there are areas in Everett which are susceptible to landslide,seismic and erosion hazards,the City should: a) Use best available science to identify and generally map geologically hazardous areas,and consider best available science in the development of policies and regulations applicable to these areas. b) Require geotechnical analysis for land use activities(development proposals)within or adjacent to such areas to determine the extent of hazard, identify potential impacts of the proposal, and identify necessary mitigation measures to eliminate significant hazards. c) Prohibit or strictly limit development in areas in which significant hazard cannot be avoided. d) Adopt building codes,construction standards,zoning requirements, inspection,monitoring and enforcement procedures that assure protection of life, property and critical areas. e) Establish seasonal limitations on land use activities, including clearing and grading,adjacent to critical areas as necessary to protect those areas. Policy 2.i3}5.3 Steep Slopes. Because the potential for landslides,erosion and drainage impacts increases when development occurs on or adjacent to steep slopes,tThe City shall adopt regulations for development of steep slopes which lessen the risk and prevent the occurrence of such problems. Policy 2.153.4 Erosion. Because erosion can result from cl aring and development activities on any site, regardless of slope or soil type,tThe City should require careful and effective erosion control measures during and after construction. Best Management Practices(BMP's)to control erosion should be required. Development shall not be permitted on high or severe erosion hazard areas when such development would significantly increase the risk of slope failure. Policy 2.135.5 Vegetation. Because vegetation helps to stabilize soil and control erosion,and the-Fe-RI-eV-al-9f vegetation can have a significant effect on the stability of slopes,tThe City shall prohibit or restrict clearing of vegetation in areas that are susceptible to landslide and erosion and encourage the revegetation of cleared areas. Policy 2.135.6 Ravines. - .- - - . _ -- . • verett arc difficult to access and hazardous for building,they remain undeveloped. These ravines ar as arc a complex combination of steep slopes,geologically open space,and aesthetic benefits. The City should protect these ravine areas for each of the important functions they provide. Policy 2.135.7 Habitat areas. Because the ravine and steep slope areas provide valuable habitat for wildlife, the City should preserve these habitat areas. These ar as also provide wildlife corridors and may provide -- _ _ -- . . . . . important habitat functions such as str ams,shorelines,wetlands and forest areas. The City should map and protect existing open space and wildlife corridors and provide incentives LAND USE ELEMENT, 2019 Amendment 40 Exhibit 1 -Page 40