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A. Applicability. This section applies to development activities and uses within the Navy compatibility area (“NCA”), as set forth in Map 17-2.

B. Uses and Development Approvals Within the Navy Compatibility Area (NCA).

1. All properties located within the NCA shall be permitted to have the same uses as permitted in the underlying zoning district subject to the requirements of the underlying use zone and the requirements of this section.

2. The city shall provide notice of permit applications to Naval Station Everett for new development activities within the NCA, and shall allow Naval Station Everett to submit comments to the department regarding the proposal, including those related to potential adverse impacts on Navy operations,

3. The city shall consider comments provided by Naval Station Everett, and where necessary, apply such conditions of approval to mitigate potential impacts to Navy operations or to provide measures to mitigate impacts created by port operations and other activities within the NCA.

4. Applicants for development within the NCA are encouraged to work cooperatively with Naval Station Everett in the design of proposed buildings or land development proposals in order to address design elements that will promote compatibility with Navy operations and to mutually benefit both parties.

C. Additional Standards for Development in the Navy Compatibility Area.

1. Security Setbacks. New facilities, including buildings, parking, storage areas and public access trails, are not permitted within fifty feet of Naval Station Everett. Roads and driving aisles are permitted within this fifty-foot setback.

2. Outdoor Storage of Bulk Materials. Bulk materials cannot be located in required security setbacks from Naval Station Everett set forth in subsection (C)(1) of this section.

3. Landscaping. Landscaping on property adjacent to Naval Station Everett shall be maintained between eighteen inches and six feet above grade to allow visibility of the required security setback areas set forth in subsection (C)(1) of this section.

4. Required Coordination. Any development that is on a lot within two hundred feet of Naval Station Everett or has frontage on the shoreline shall coordinate with Naval Station Everett on security and public safety issues. A comprehensive security and public safety plan must be submitted to the city at time of land use permit review. Naval Station Everett shall be provided at least fifteen days to review and comment on the plan. The planning director is authorized to establish conditions that address potential security impacts upon Naval Station Everett.

5. Electromagnetic Radiation. Any business within one-fourth mile (one thousand three hundred twenty feet) of Naval Station Everett that generates electromagnetic radiation (EMR) shall coordinate with Naval Station Everett. An EMR frequency spectrum plan must be submitted to the city at time of land use permit review. Naval Station Everett shall be provided at least fifteen days to review and comment on the plan. The planning director is authorized to establish conditions that address potential EMR impacts to Naval Station Everett.

6. Marine Traffic. Any development that generates marine traffic in the Everett Harbor must coordinate with Naval Station Everett. A port operations plan must be submitted to the city at time of land use permit review. Naval Station Everett shall be provided at least fifteen days to review and comment on the plan. The planning director is authorized to establish conditions that address potential impacts from marine traffic on Naval Station Everett.

7. Windows. All windows on north facing facades within one hundred feet of Naval Station Everett shall be translucent (does not allow views to Naval Station Everett). (Ord. 3774-20 § 7 (Exh. 5), 2020.)