Council hears Everett 2044 ‘housekeeping’ amendments, debate centers on inclusionary zoning changes Planning staff presented housekeeping corrections to Everett’s 2044 update, including clarifications to middle housing rules, a proposed inclusionary zoning requirement of 20% affordable units in light-rail station areas, and a fee-in-lieu option with different rates for ownership and rental products.

Everett's city council is making significant changes to its 2044 plan, including a bold proposal for 20% affordable housing near future light-rail stations!

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Planning Commission opens public hearing on critical areas update; staff to study larger buffers after WDFW comments The commission opened a public hearing on Nov. 18 for a periodic update to the critical areas regulations. Staff described a proposed increase in some stream buffers from 50 to 100 feet, summarized Department of Fish & Wildlife recommendations for a site-potential-tree-height approach (potentially larger buffers), and scheduled additional outreach and a Jan. 6 follow-up.

Everett's Planning Commission is diving deep into critical areas regulations, with potential stream buffer increases that could reshape urban landscapes and protect wildlife—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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