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1 EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT bwith a mix of commercial uses and multiple VI. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS family housing. I The effectiveness of any comprehensive 17. Waterfront Commercial. (4.5 on the planning effort can be measured by the degree Land Use Map). This designation is applied to to which its goals are recognized and its I limited portions of the Everett shoreline which policies are implemented. Implementation have a unique shoreline character and which requires a commitment of both public and provide for increased public access to and private investment. The private sector fi- I enjoyment of the shoreline, or which provide nances and implements most of the for uses that are supportive of other water development that occurs in the city. However, dependent and water related uses. as private investment in development projects occurs, a public investment must be made in 18. Heavy Industry. (5.1 on the Land Use order to provide such developments with I Map). This designation is applied to areas utility systems, streets, police and fire presently zoned or suited for heavy manu- protection, and other services. Decisions on facturing and industrial activities. the specific location and timing of a development project are traditionally initiated 19. Maritime Services. (5.2 on the Land by the private sector and will continue to be. Use Map). This designation is applied to Through necessity, the city must be involved I shoreline areas presently used or suited for with the coordination between private de- water dependent and water related industrial, velopment and public facilities and services. commercial and service activities, including P portions of property owned by the Port of Adoption of a land use plan is the first step in Everett, and other waterfront properties with a series of commitments that the City must access to water-borne methods of trans- make to achieve the vision and goals of the portation. community. Adopting the plan commits the city to future actions such as spending public 20. Light Industry. (5.3 on the Land Use dollars on capital facilities and public services, I Map). This designation is applied to areas and revising codes and regulations. In adop- presently suited for light industrial activity ting the comprehensive plan, the city near the Central Business District, Paine Field, acknowledges that future growth in the I and in southwest Everett. community will require increased public services and capital expenditures. Land use I 21. Office and Industrial Park. (5.4 on the regulations must be evaluated and revised. Land Use Map). This designation is applied to areas suited for large parcel, campus style The policies of the Land Use Element can be II office and/or industrial development. implemented through a variety of methods. Below are listed a number of tools the City 22. Agricultural. (6.1 on the Land Use can use to further the goals and objectives of I Map). This designation has been applied to all the Land Use Element. land within the Snohomish River floodplain or flood fringe which is presently zoned for A. Zoning Man: The City intends to adopt AID agricultural uses. a new zoning map concurrent with the adoption of the comprehensive plan. While the Growth Management Act requires that Idevelopment regulations be revised to i LU-61