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19.29.050 Modification of development standards.
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A. The city, using the planned development overlay, may allow the following development standards to be modified:

1. Building setbacks;

2. Height of building or structure;

3. Required off-street parking spaces;

4. Landscaping requirements;

5. Sign requirements;

6. Standards specified in the special regulations or footnotes of the use tables (Chapter 19.05 EMC);

7. Lot size;

8. Lot width;

9. Design and development standards contained in this title;

10. Residential increase of up to fifteen percent greater than the density would be allowed pursuant to Chapter 19.06 EMC without the planned development overlay if:

a. The design quality of the development offsets the impact of the increase in density; and

b. The increase in density is compatible with existing uses in the immediate vicinity of the subject property.

B. Standards which may not be modified or altered are:

1. Shoreline regulations when the property is located in an area under the jurisdiction of the Everett shoreline master program;

2. Standards pertaining to development in critical areas or floodplains;

3. Regulations pertaining to nonconforming uses.

C. Basis for Approval of Alternative Development Standards. Approval of alternative development standards using the planned development overlay differs from the variance procedure described in Chapter 19.41 EMC in that rather than being based upon a hardship or unusual circumstance related to a specific property, the approval of alternative development standards proposed by a planned development shall be based upon the quality of the development plan and the criteria listed in this subsection. In evaluating a planned development which proposes to modify the development standards of the underlying use zone, the city shall consider and base its findings upon the ability of the proposal to satisfy the following criteria:

1. The quality of the proposed development and its compatibility with surrounding properties, especially related to:

a. Landscaping and buffering of buildings, parking, loading and storage areas;

b. Public safety;

c. Site access, on-site circulation and off-street parking;

d. Light and shadow impacts;

e. Number, size and location of signs;

f. Generation of nuisance irritants such as noise, smoke, dust, odor, glare, vibration or other undesirable impacts;

g. Architectural design of buildings and harmonious use of materials;

2. The unique characteristics of the subject property;

3. The unique characteristics of the proposed use(s);

4. The arrangement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to various uses within or adjacent to the planned development;

5. Visual impact of the planned development upon the surrounding area;

6. Public improvements proposed in connection with the planned development;

7. Preservation of unique natural features of the property;

8. The public benefit derived by allowing the proposed alteration of development standards. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(Q) (Exh. 3), 2020.)