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Aboair ORDINANCE NO. 2310-98 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance #1671-89, as amended by Section 10 of Ordinance #2146-96 (EMC 19.07.020), Zoning Code Regulations for Buildings which are Accessory to Single Family Uses. WHEREAS, the City of Everett established a new Zoning Code in 1989, with the adoption of Ordinance #1671-89; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Code includes regulations regulating the size, height and location of accessory buildings on lots in single family zones; and WHEREAS, the City has periodically amended the Zoning Code regulations pertaining to accessory buildings; and WHEREAS, the maximum size permitted for a detached accessory building in the R-S, R-1 and R-2 zones is 15% of the lot area, or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less; and WHEREAS, EMC Section 19.41.170 allows the Planning Commission to initiate amendments to the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, a citizen has asked the Planning Commission to consider possible changes to the Zoning Code regulations to allow for larger accessory buildings in the R-S, R-1 and R-2 zones; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held two public workshops and two public hearings to consider public input concerning possible amendments related to the size, design, location, and height of accessory buildings; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council amend the regulations for detached accessory buildings in the R-S, R-1 and R-2 zones; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code: 1) are consistent with the Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan; 2) bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; and 3) promote the best long term interests of the Everett Community.