Ordinance 2021-94 - Laserfiche WebLink

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT allowed by the Land Use Element of the Policy 5.1.11 Continue to provide anell comprehensive plan. adequate supply of high quality water and be prepared to supply new industry. I Policy 5.1.3 Encourage a variety of employers who need a wide range of job skills Policy 5.1.12 Recognize tourism potential to locate in Everett to improve job op- by supporting tourism development and by portunities in the community. planning transportation systems and land uses for the tourist. Policy 5.1.4 Treat industrial lands as a I critical and limited resource and protect this Policy 5.1.13 Coordinate with the Capital resource with land use policies. Facilities Element to ensure that there is adequate funding of infrastructure improve- Policy 5.1.5 Monitor the economy to ments that support economic development. determine strengths, weaknesses, trends and opportunities and assist with identification of B. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 1 new industries appropriate to Everett's (CBD) DEVELOPMENT resources and the community's vision. Goal I Policy 5.1.6 Improve the permit review process for all developments to assure ease in 5.2 To make the Central Business District establishing businesses. an active, economically viable place to live, shop, conduct business and government and Policy 5.1.7 Provide incentives for mixed enjoy cultural events. ilk uses in designated mixed use corridors and activity centers. Objectives Policy 5.1.8 Work with the Port of Everett Objective 5.2.1 To increase the numbers of 1 and private business to retain industrial land employees and residents in the CBD. area as well as increase industrial land area I through wetland mitigation and banking. Objective 5.2.2 To promote the success of downtown which will result in increased Policy 5.1.9 Invest in infrastructure im- property values, sales, and business activity. provements that provide sufficient utility capacity, transportation facilities, and public Central Business District Policies services necessary to support economic 1 development and job growth and develop- The City should: ment of an adequate supply of affordable housing. Policy 5.2.1 Develop specific plans and 111 designs for improved infrastructure, parking, Policy 5.1.10 Analyze economic develop- ment needs and continue to work with other and transportation links to the region to I assure access for employees, visitors and agencies and private enterprise to develop shoppers. incentives for our region's business needs. 41111 I ED-14