Planning
The Planning Department promotes the community’s vision to accommodate quality growth, consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The department includes Long Range and Land Use Planning, and Historic Preservation.
Learn more about the ongoing update to the City's Comprehensive Plan - Everett 2044 and get involved: everettwa.gov\2044.
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:
Everett Housing Authority Park District Project
The Park District, located in the Delta Neighborhood, has commonly been known as Baker Heights. This 12-acre site, vacant since 2019, is envisioned by the Everett Housing Authority (EvHA) for redevelopment into a mixed-use and mixed-income community.
Specific Amendment Requests
The city has extended the deadline to submit applications for specific Everett 2044 Comprehensive Plan and/or development regulation amendments.
Land Use Hearings Scheduled:
- A variance hearing is scheduled on June 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. for an expansion along a nonconforming setback on Olive Street. Select this link to view more information.
- A land use hearing is scheduled on June 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. for a nonconforming use expansion located on Pecks Drive. Select this link to view more information.
- A land use hearing is scheduled 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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Virtual Everett 2044 Open House June 8
Join us virtually on June 8 at 5:30 pm to learn about the Comprehensive Plan Update. Read on... -
Everett 2044 Open House June 13
Join us on June 13 at 4 pm at Everett Community College - Henry M. Jackson Conference Center to learn about the Comprehensive Plan Update. Read on... -
Application Deadline Extended for Comprehensive Plan and/or Development Regulations Amendments
Extended to June 12, 2023, at 12 p.m. Read on...
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Virtual Everett 2044 Open House June 8
Join us virtually on June 8 at 5:30 pm to learn about the Comprehensive Plan Update. Read on... -
Everett 2044 Open House June 13
Join us on June 13 at 4 pm at Everett Community College - Henry M. Jackson Conference Center to learn about the Comprehensive Plan Update. Read on... -
Notice of Application
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Notice of Application
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Application Deadline Extended for Comprehensive Plan and/or Development Regulations Amendments
Extended to June 12, 2023, at 12 p.m. Read on... -
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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