Ordinance 2021-94 - Laserfiche WebLink

IEVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN URBAN DESIGN AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT le7. Install state and city flags at major city older housing stock, preservation of buildings. neighborhood patterns, and the marking of important sites. I8. Identify the visual character of desig- nated gateways on public and private Objective 6.2.4 Encourage downtown • property. revitalization strategies that recognize and capitalize on the historic traditions of 9. Encourage pedestrian and transit-ori- Everett. Ensure that significant and I ented developments with greater emphasis representative structures are retained to on sidewalk improvements, interconnected provide a link with Everett's past and a sense trails, and bicycle facilities. of continuity. I H. HISTORIC/CULTURAL Objective 6.2.5 Promote cooperative RESOURCES efforts among the schools, parks, libraries, museums, neighborhoods and other in- A. Goal terested groups in planning interpretive displays, classes, and celebrations relating to 1 6.2 Identify and build on Everett's historical the history of Everett. assets and unique heritage as a significant focus in neighborhood, downtown, tourism, C. Policies and economic development programs. These assets should be broadly interpreted to Policy 6.2.1 Encourage traditional grid ilb include not just structures, but also land- street patterns and other historic street marks, archaeological sites, views, and the patterns in historic neighborhoods. connection between the river and the bay. Policy 6.2.2 Continue research, identifi- B. Objectives cation, and inventory of historic and pre- historic resources. I Objective 6.2.1 Identify historic patterns, landmarks, structures, neighborhoods, Policy 6.2.3 Retain street names that natural vistas, and archaeological sites that relate to Everett's history. I give Everett its special character and are crucial in defining a distinct city image. Policy 6.2.4 Establish Historic Overlay Districts and design guidelines to preserve I Objective 6.2.2 Utilize the expertise of distinct neighborhoods and districts. the Everett Historical Commission in matters that relate to the preservation of Everett's Policy 6.2.5 reate special incentives for 1 heritage and ways to retain a sense of the developers to rehabilitate historic structures past as the city grows and changes. and encourage use of existing incentives I such as tax credits and special valuation. Objective 6.2.3 Encourage the retention of the significant historical and cultural 410 resources which foster community identity and pride. This may include revitalization of 1 UD-5