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ORDINANCE NO.076 -95 An Ordinance Relating to the Zoning Code Regulations for Signs, Including Political Signs, and Amending Section 4.020(P) of Ordinance No. 1671-89 [EMC 19.04.020(P)], Section 36.030(K) of Ordinance No. 1671-89 [EMC 19.30.030(K)], Section 36.130 of Ordinance No. 1671-89 [EMC 19.36.130], Chapter 36 of Ordinance No. 1671-89 [EMC 19.36], and Section 36.120(B) of Ordinance No. 1671-89 [EMC 19.36.120(B)] WHEREAS,the City did adopt Ordinance#1671-89 establishing a new Zoning Code which became effective on January 13, 1990; and WHEREAS, said Ordinance established regulations for political signs and other signs; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Washington State Supreme Court recently made a decision affecting the regulation of political signs necessitating a change to Everett's regulations; and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the proposed revision to the zoning code regulations for political signs are consistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan; bear a substantial relationship to the public health, safety and welfare; and promote the best long-term interests of the Everett community. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 4.020(P) of Ordinance #1671-89, as amended(EMC 19.04.020(P)), definition of"Political Sign," which reads: "Political sign" means any sign intended to promote an individual or an issue on an election ballot to be voted upon by the general electorate. is hereby amended to read: "Political sign" means any sign intended to express political beliefs, or to promote an individual or an issue on an election ballot. Section 2: Section 36.030(K) of Ordinance#1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.36.030(K)),which reads: