15.03.300 Unified development code amendment.
This section establishes the mechanism and criteria to amend the unified development code, including amendments to the zoning maps.
A. Area-Wide Rezones.
1. Description. An area-wide rezone is to change the zoning classification that is not site-specific.
2. Who May Initiate. Only the city may initiate area-wide rezones; the area-wide rezone may be initiated by the city council, mayor or designee.
3. Review Process. An area-wide rezone is considered by Review Process V. See Chapter 15.02 for procedures.
4. Criteria. The city may decide to approve a proposal to rezone land only if it finds that:
a. The proposal is consistent with the Everett comprehensive plan; and
b. The proposal bears a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare; and
c. The proposal promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community.
B. Site-Specific Rezones.
1. Description. A site-specific rezone is to change the zoning classification of a specific property or properties.
2. Who May Initiate. Site specific rezones may be initiated by the city or all property owners in the requested rezone area.
3. Review Process.
a. If the rezone includes an application to amend the comprehensive plan, the site-specific rezone is considered by Review Process V. See Chapter 15.02 for procedures.
b. If the rezone does not require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, the site-specific rezone is considered by Review Process IIIB. See Chapter 15.02 for procedures.
4. Criteria. The review authority may approve an application for a site-specific rezone if it finds that:
a. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Everett comprehensive plan; and
b. The proposed rezone bears a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare; and the proposed rezone promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community; and
c. The proposed rezone mitigates any adverse impact(s) upon existing or anticipated land uses in the immediate vicinity of the subject property.
d. If a comprehensive plan amendment is required in order to satisfy subsection (4)(a) of this section, approval of the comprehensive plan amendment is required prior to or concurrently with the granting of an approval on the rezone.
5. Development Agreements. In some circumstances, in order to demonstrate the criteria for approval are met, the city may determine that a development agreement authorized pursuant to Chapter 36.70B RCW and Section 15.03.200 is necessary.
C. Unified Development Code Text Amendments.
1. Description. Amendment of the text of the unified development code.
2. Who May Initiate. Amendments to the text of the unified development code may be initiated by the city council, mayor or designee, or planning commission.
3. Review Process. Amendments are considered by Review Process V. See Chapter 15.02 for procedures.
4. Criteria. The city may amend the text of the unified development code if it finds that:
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett comprehensive plan; and
b. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare; and
c. The proposed amendment promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community. (Ord. 3774-20 § 3 (Exh. 2), 2020.)