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• /Cs///z` ORDINANCE NO. 2093 -95 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code by Increasing the Permitted Housing Density in the R-3(L) Zone (Multiple Family Low Density), amending Section 11 of Ordinance No. 1671-89 as amended by Section 13 of Ordinance No. 1848-92 (EMC 19.11). WHEREAS, the R-3(L) Zone (Multiple Family Low Density) currently allows multiple family housing development at a density of 12.1 dwellings per acre; and WHEREAS,the Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan contains implementation measures that call for increasing the permitted density in the R-3(L) Zone to 19.8 dwellings per acre; and WHEREAS, the R-3(L) Zone is the only multiple family zone which does not permit the housing density provided for by the comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 15, 1995 to take public testimony concerning an amendment to the Zoning Code to increase the permitted housing density in the R-3(L) Zone from 12.1 to 19.8 dwellings per acre; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code is necessary to implement with the Everett Comprehensive Plan; bears a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare; and promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett Community. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: