Planning
The Planning Department promotes the community’s vision to accommodate quality growth, consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Code. The department includes Long Range and Land Use Planning, and Historic Preservation.
The planning department is almost always working on at least one project that would amend the city’s development regulations, also known as the Unified Development Code. See below for information about three that are currently underway:
- Proposed Multifamily Tax Exemption Ordinance https://www.everettwa.gov/agendacenter/viewfile/item/15311?fileid=87077
- Proposed Special Connection Charge Reduction for Affordable Housing Ordinance https://www.everettwa.gov/agendacenter/viewfile/item/15313?fileid=87118
- Proposed Park Impact Fee Waiver for Affordable Housing Ordinance
Accessory Dwelling Units
The City recently adopted Ordinance 3963-23 expanding the availability of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the city. To find out more information, select this link.
Land Use Hearings Scheduled:
- A land use hearing was held on June 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. for a height modification and unit lot land division request on Rainier Drive. Select this link to view more information.
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Notice of Public Hearing & Determination of Non-Significance
The proposed code amendment would allow redeveloped K-12 schools to exceed the underlying maximum building height limit on a case-by-case basis subject to public notice, public hearing, and consistent with specific criteria for the decision-making body. Additional Info... -
Everett 2044 Public Participation Plan
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City of Everett launches update to comprehensive plan, Everett: 2044, planning our future together
The City of Everett launched its periodic update to the comprehensive plan which represents the City’s vision for the next 20 years and sets goals, policies and plans for growth and development. Community invited to participate. Read on...
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Everett 2044 Public Participation Plan
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Contact Us
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Planning
Yorik Stevens-Wajda
Email
DirectorPermit Services Planning Staff
Physical Address
3200 Cedar Street, 2nd Floor
Everett, WA 98201Office/Phone hours (except holidays)
M, W, Th | 8 a.m.-noon & 1 to 3 p.m.
Phone: 425-257-8810
Email: planning@everettwa.govPlanning Administration
Physical Address
2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 8A
Everett, WA 98201Office/Phone hours (except holidays)
Mon-Fri | 8 a.m.-noon & 1 to 5 p.m.
Phone: 425-257-8731Permit Counter in person visits by appointment only
Cedar Street Lobby hours for permit submittal drop-box/pick-up
Mon – Fri | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Except holidays