Everett City Zoning Code
19.05 Uses
A. Permitted Uses. The following land uses and uses customarily incidental thereto are permitted within the WRM zone:
1. Public water supply management and conservation, including storage, treatment, pumping, and residual solids management;
19.05.010 Purpose and applicability.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish the uses generally permitted in each zone which are compatible with the purpose of the zone and other uses allowed within the zone. All uses and structures proposed on properties within Everett shall be subject to the permitted uses and other requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.020 General provisions.
A. Land uses which are listed in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 of this chapter shall be permitted subject to the review process listed in the table for a specific use in a particular zone. If a use is not listed, please refer to EMC 19.05.070(B) regarding unlisted uses.
B. Any one or more land uses identified as being allowed within a particular zone may be established on any parcel within that zone, subject to the planning permit required for the use, and compliance with all other applicable requirements of the city of Everett.
C. Where a project is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the use table, the overall project shall be subject to the highest review process (e.g., III is higher than II) for any of the proposed uses.
D. Land uses may be subject to specific use standards set forth in Chapter 19.13 EMC.
E. Land uses are subject to height (Chapter 19.22 EMC), setback (Chapter 19.06 EMC) and/or other requirements in this title.
F. Accessory Uses. See EMC 19.05.065 for accessory use standards. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.030 Uses allowed by zone, overlay, street type or shorelines.
A. Overview. Except for lands covered by water and subject to the Everett shoreline master program, all property within the city is located within a zoning district set forth in Map 3-1 (Chapter 19.03 EMC) and shown in Tables 5-1 through 5-5. In addition to being located within a zoning district, a property may also be located within a zoning overlay. A use that is allowed in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 may be further restricted based on whether the property fronts on a designated street type.
B. Zoning Districts.
1. The land uses listed in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 determine whether a use is allowed in a zoning district. See Chapter 19.03 EMC for the city’s zoning districts map. The zoning districts are located along the horizontal header row, and the uses allowed in the zoning districts are located on the vertical column of Tables 5-1 through 5-5.
2. The watershed resource management zone (not shown in Tables 5-1 through 5-5) applies to city-owned lands located in the city’s Chaplain watershed property. See EMC 19.05.200 for the requirements which apply to properties in the watershed resource management zone.
3. The park and open space zone (not shown in Tables 5-1 through 5-5) applies to city-owned public parks and open space property, in addition to additional public property developed as public parks or managed as open space. See EMC 19.05.210 for the requirements which apply to properties in the park and open space zone.
C. Zoning Overlays.
1. If a property is located within an overlay zone, it may provide for additional restrictions or exceptions that might apply to the property. Overlay standards may be found in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 or within specific sections as further outlined below.
3. For airport, port and navy compatibility area, see Chapter 19.17 EMC.
4. For planned development overlays, see Chapter 19.29 EMC.
5. For institutional overlays, see Chapter 19.31 EMC.
D. Street Type Designations.
1. Certain streets within Everett have one of four street types designated: transit-oriented development (“TOD”) street, pedestrian street, connector street and residential mixed-use corridor. See Chapter 19.33 EMC for Street Type Map.
2. A use that is allowed in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 may be further restricted based on whether the property fronts on a designated street type. The restriction based on street type designation could apply to the entire property or to ground floor uses.
3. Corner Lots. For corner lots with more than one street type designation, the most restrictive street type designation applies to that portion of the lot measured fifty feet in depth from the lot line adjoining the designation. See Figure 1 for how to apply this requirement.
Figure 1: Corner Lots
E. Shorelines of the State.
1. All uses, developments and activities proposed on properties under the jurisdiction of the Everett shoreline master program, in addition to being subject to the requirements of this title, shall be subject to the procedures and review criteria for shoreline substantial development permits, variances, and conditional use permits in Chapter 15.03 EMC.
2. All uses, developments and activities in shoreline jurisdiction shall be subject to the development standards and special regulations of this title and the requirements of the shoreline master program, except as follows:
a. When a conflict exists between the shoreline master program and this title, the shoreline master program shall take precedence over this title.
b. Zoning districts shown on Map 3-1 do not include areas waterward of the ordinary high water mark (OHWM). These areas will be subject to the Everett shoreline master program restrictions on uses, developments and activities. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.035 Adaptive reuse of nonresidential buildings.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow for adaptive reuse of nonresidential buildings in residential zones that are functionally obsolete in order to improve the economic feasibility of a property by considering uses that are not otherwise permitted, but which, if properly designed and managed, would not create unacceptable impacts on surrounding properties or the immediate vicinity in general. This process differs from the unlisted use process listed in EMC 19.05.070(B) in that uses that are not specifically authorized in the underlying residential zone may be considered using the process described herein.
B. Procedures. Any request for adaptive reuse of nonresidential buildings shall be reviewed as an administrative use in the neighborhood residential or neighborhood residential-constrained zones; otherwise as a permitted use subject to the standards of this section. If the property is outside a historic overlay zone but listed on a historic register or as a contributing structure in a historic register district, the historical commission shall review the proposal and make a recommendation to the review authority.
C. Circumstances. The city may allow a use in a residential zone that is not specifically allowed in that zone if it is necessary to encourage adaptive reuse of a building under the following circumstances:
1. It is unlikely that the primary building on the subject property could be preserved if only uses permitted in the underlying zone were allowed.
2. Allowing a different use would enhance the character of the building and immediate vicinity.
3. The use would not have a detrimental effect upon surrounding properties or the immediate vicinity.
D. Uses. The following uses may be considered for adaptive reuse of an existing building in a residential zone:
1. Dwelling units. Density based on underlying zoning plus one additional dwelling unit;
3. Libraries;
4. Museums and art galleries;
5. Social services;
6. Public services;
7. Business incubators;
8. Artist studios;
9. Music venues;
10. Cafes and bistros;
11. Live/work units;
12. Bed and breakfasts;
13. Other uses not listed above if determined through the review process to be compatible with surrounding properties and the immediate vicinity.
E. Review Criteria. The following criteria shall be used as the basis for determining compatibility with surrounding uses and approving, denying, or conditionally approving a request to allow the adaptive reuse of a nonresidential building in a residential zone:
1. Evaluation criteria set forth in EMC 15.03.100.
2. The adaptive reuse would promote or aid in the preservation or rehabilitation of the primary building.
3. No significant adverse impacts to public safety.
4. Compliance with building and fire codes.
5. Hours of the day of proposed use or activity.
6. Proposed management and operational procedures to minimize and mitigate potential impacts.
7. Expansions to the primary building shall not exceed ten percent of the existing footprint or five hundred square feet, whichever is greater, and will not detrimentally affect the outside character of the building.
8. Other factors not specified herein that would create adverse impacts to the immediate vicinity.
9. Any proposal that would adversely affect properties in the immediate vicinity shall be denied. The city shall retain the right to revoke a permit issued under this section that fails to comply with any conditions of approval of said permit, or which operates in a manner inconsistent with representations made in the application, pursuant to Chapter 1.20 EMC. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3895-22 § 16, 2022; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(J) (Exh. 3), 2020. Formerly 19.13.030.)
19.05.040 Use of building spaces in the mixed-use zones.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow buildings existing in one of the mixed-use (MU) zones, as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, to be considered for uses that are not permitted on a larger scale, but which, if properly designed and managed, would not create significant adverse impacts on surrounding properties or the area in general. Other spaces, in addition to basements in existing buildings that, due to their location or configuration, are not readily usable for permitted uses, as determined by the planning director, may be considered using the process described herein. This process differs from the unlisted use process listed in EMC 19.05.070(B) in that uses that are not specifically authorized in the MU zones may be considered using the process described herein.
B. Review Process.
1. Any request to allow a use that is not otherwise permitted in the MU zones, as provided by this section, shall be reviewed using Review Process II.
2. Review Criteria. The following criteria shall be used as the basis for approving, denying, or conditionally approving a request to allow the use of a basement space, or other space as provided herein, for a use not otherwise permitted in the MU zones:
a. Traffic generated by the proposed use.
b. Noise generated by the proposed use.
c. Impacts from odor, vibration, dust or other nuisances.
d. Aesthetic character and quality of the proposed use.
e. Public safety impacts.
f. Compliance with building and fire codes.
g. Hours of the day of proposed use or activity.
h. Proposed management and operational procedures to minimize and mitigate potential impacts.
i. Other factors not specified herein that would create a conflict with the uses that are permitted in the MU zones.
3. Action. Any proposal where the use or activity is incompatible with the intent and purpose of the MU zones shall be denied. The city shall retain the right to revoke a permit issued under this section for a use that fails to comply with any conditions of approval of said permit, or which operates in a manner inconsistent with representations made in the application, pursuant to Chapter 1.20 EMC. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.045 Neighborhood commercial.
A. The purpose of this section is to allow small-scale neighborhood commercial uses in residential areas subject to specific development standards to ensure compatibility. Uses identified in subsection (C) of this section are permitted where meeting the criteria in subsection (B) of this section, subject to the standards in subsection (C) of this section.
B. Neighborhood commercial uses are permitted in residential zones in the following areas:
Map 5-1 Areas Eligible for Neighborhood Commercial
1. Corner lots, meaning lots that abut two different and intersecting public streets, within the areas identified in Map 5-1; and
2. In buildings historically used for and built for commercial/residential mixed use, including buildings for which a legal nonconforming use has discontinued or ceased; and
3. Lots abutting the following streets:
a. W Casino Road; and
c. W Mukilteo Boulevard between Sound Avenue and Upland Avenue.
C. Allowed neighborhood commercial uses:
2. The following subcategories of retail sales and service: grocery, specialty food stores (bakery, convenience store, ice cream, candy, deli, butcher/meat market, vegetable, beer/wine/liquor), cobbler/shoe repair, tailor, laundromat, barber, hair salon, bookstore, florist, pet store, pharmacy, or similar;
3. Clinic, except in the area bounded by Hoyt Avenue, Lombard Avenue, 10th Street, and 14th Street;
5. Veterinary clinic or animal day care—limited to small animal;
6. Day care center, commercial (limited to twenty children or adults);
7. Entertainment and recreation—enclosed in building (e.g., theater, fitness facility);
8. Offices; and
9. Other uses not listed above if determined through the review process described in EMC Title 15 to be compatible with surrounding properties and the immediate vicinity.
D. Standards for neighborhood commercial uses; provided, that standards may be modified by the planning director if determined through the review process described in EMC Title 15 to be compatible with surrounding properties and the immediate vicinity:
1. Up to three thousand square feet gross floor area or fifty percent of the gross floor area of the ground floor, whichever is larger;
2. Outdoor use areas are subject to administrative use permit and EMC 19.39.050;
3. See EMC 19.06.020 for reduced setbacks for neighborhood commercial uses;
4. No minimum off-street parking required;
5. Off-street parking prohibited between the building and the street;
6. No drive-through facilities allowed;
7. Hours of operation: limited to six a.m. to eleven p.m.;
8. See Chapter 20.08 EMC for maximum permissible noise levels; and
9. The primary street-facing facade shall have a main entrance door and at least sixty percent of the area transparent windows or doors and the secondary street-facing facade must be twenty-five percent windows or entrance doors. Windows used to meet this standard must allow views from the building to the street and may not be glass block. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025.)
19.05.050 Prohibited uses.
If Tables 5-1 through 5-5 do not indicate a specific review process for a specific use and zone, the use shall not be permitted in that zone. The following uses are prohibited anywhere within the city of Everett:
A. Aggregates extraction.
B. The disassembly, dismantling, or storage of more than five wrecked vehicles as defined in RCW 46.80.010(6) at any one time unless completely contained within an enclosed building.
C. Manufacture of explosives.
D. Stockyards, slaughterhouses, or rendering plants.
E. Petroleum refineries.
F. Sanitary landfills. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.060 Modification of use regulations.
A. Use Regulations That May Be Modified. An applicant may propose, and the planning director may allow, deny or condition using Review Process II, a modification of the special regulations and notes in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 in this chapter.
B. Evaluation Criteria.
1. Any proposal to modify use regulations shall not undermine the intent of the standards. The planning director shall not approve a request for modification unless the proposal provides architectural and urban design elements equivalent or superior to what would likely result from compliance with the use regulations which are proposed to be modified.
2. The planning director shall consider the criteria set forth in EMC 15.03.060 in making a decision. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.065 Accessory uses, facilities and activities.
A. General. Accessory uses, facilities and activities normally associated with a use listed as a permitted use in a zone are permitted as part of that permitted use on the same lot as the principal structure. The accessory use, facility or activity must be clearly secondary to the permitted use. The primary use or activity shall be established before or concurrent with the accessory use or activity. For home occupations as an accessory to a residential use, see EMC 19.13.220.
B. Authority of the Planning Director. The planning director is specifically authorized to determine if a particular accessory use, facility or activity is normally associated with a particular permitted use and if a particular accessory use, facility or activity is clearly secondary to the permitted use.
C. Exceptions and Limitations. This title establishes specific limitations and regulations for some accessory uses and facilities for some uses in some zones. Where applicable, those specific regulations supersede the general statement of subsection (A) of this section. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.067 Home occupations.
Home occupations are permitted in any dwelling unit provided the home occupations comply with EMC 19.13.220. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.068 Temporary uses.
A. User Guide. This section establishes a mechanism whereby the city may, on a short-term basis, permit a use to be conducted that would not otherwise be allowed in the zone in which it is located. This section is intended to permit certain inherently temporary uses, such as community festivals and fresh vegetable stands, that would not be allowed in the zone in which they are proposed, but which, if limited in time and strictly controlled, may be in the best interest of the Everett community.
B. Process for Deciding Upon a Proposed Temporary Use. The city will use the review process as described in Chapter 15.02 EMC, Local Project Review Procedures, to review and decide upon an application for a temporary use permit.
C. Application Information. The applicant shall provide the following information to the planning department:
1. A completed application on the form provided by the planning department, along with all information requested in that form;
2. An irrevocable, signed and notarized statement granting the city permission to summarily abate the temporary use and all physical evidence of that use if it is not removed by the applicant within the period specified as part of the permit, and agreeing to reimburse the city for any expenses incurred by the city in abating the temporary use; and
3. Written permission from the owner of the property upon which the temporary use is proposed to be located authorizing the proponent to use the subject property for the stated purposes and time period.
D. Criteria for Granting a Temporary Use Permit. The city may grant a temporary use permit only if it finds that:
1. The proposed temporary use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in the immediate vicinity; and
2. The proposed temporary use is compatible in terms of location, access, traffic, noise, nuisance, dust control and hours of operation with existing land uses in the immediate vicinity; and
3. The proposed temporary use is not otherwise allowable in the zone in which it is proposed.
E. Dimensional Requirements and Development and Performance Standards. The city shall establish dimensional requirements and development and performance standards as part of the approval of each temporary use permit. The city will use the nature of the proposed use and character of the surrounding area as guides in establishing these requirements and standards.
F. Frequency and Duration of Temporary Use. The city may not grant a temporary use permit to the same user for the same use more frequently than once in every three-hundred-sixty-five-day period. The city may only grant a temporary use permit for a specified period of time, not to exceed sixty days except as otherwise provided in this section. The temporary use permit shall specify a date by which the use shall be terminated.
G. Removal of a Temporary Use. The city shall designate, as part of the temporary use permit, a period following the expiration of the permit within which the temporary use must be terminated and all physical evidence of the use must be removed by the applicant. If the temporary use and all physical evidence of the use are not removed within the time specified, it will constitute a violation of this title. Further, the city is authorized to abate the temporary use in accordance with subsection (C)(2) of this section.
H. Exception to Permit Requirement.
1. Garage Sales. Garage sales shall be limited to two events per year with a maximum duration not to exceed four days per event.
2. Commercial and Industrial Zones. The following temporary uses, when located in commercial and industrial zones for not longer than the time periods specified below, are exempt from the permit requirements of this section:
a. Not to exceed forty-five days:
(1) Christmas tree lots;
b. Not to exceed ten consecutive days:
(1) Amusement rides;
(2) Carnivals and circuses;
(3) Parking lot sales which are ancillary to the indoor sale of the same goods and services.
I. Prohibited on Public Right-of-Way. See EMC 13.30.010 for permit requirements to use public right-of-way. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3895-22 § 11, 2022; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.070 Use table overview.
A. General. Land uses which are listed in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 of this chapter shall be permitted subject to the review process listed in the table for a specific use in a particular zone. If Tables 5-1 through 5-5 do not indicate a specific review process for a specific use and zone, the use shall not be permitted in that zone. If a use is not listed, please refer to subsection (B) of this section regarding unlisted uses. See Chapter 19.33 EMC for street type designations.
B. Unlisted Uses.
1. Similar in Nature and Impact. If a use is not listed but is similar in nature and impact to a use that is listed in Tables 5-1 through 5-5, the planning director may interpret and classify the use (see subsection (E) of this section) and proceed with review in accordance with the criteria outlined in EMC 15.03.030.
2. Not Similar in Nature or Impact. If a use is not listed and cannot be interpreted as similar in nature or similar in impact to a use that is listed in Tables 5-1 through 5-5, the use is deemed prohibited.
C. Special Use Restrictions or Exceptions. In some of the cells contained in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 are special regulations and endnotes. These special regulations and endnotes indicate that there are additional requirements or exceptions that apply to the specific use and/or zone corresponding with that particular cell in Tables 5-1 through 5-5. The special regulations are, in most cases, listed on the page(s) following Tables 5-1 through 5-5 in which the number is listed or provide reference to special regulations contained within the applicable other chapters of this code.
D. Administrative Use and Conditional Use Permit Criteria. Criteria for the evaluation of administrative use and conditional use permits assigned in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 are set forth in Chapter 15.03 EMC.
E. Classification of Uses. Land uses in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 are classified in one of four categories:
Key | Review Process |
|---|---|
P = Permitted | Review Process I (REV I) |
A = Administrative Use—subject to public notice and discretionary approval | Review Process II (REV II) |
C = Conditional Use Permit—subject to hearing and discretionary approval | Review Process III (REV III) |
Cell empty = Prohibited Use | Prohibited |
(Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.080 Table 5-1 (residential use table).
NR-C | NR | UR4 | MU4 | LI-MU | LI | HI | AG | SPECIAL REGULATIONS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RESIDENTIAL USES | |||||||||
P | |||||||||
P | P | P | P5 | P6 | P | 5Allowed if meeting the minimum density requirements set forth in EMC 19.06.100. | |||
A9 | A9 | A | A | A | A | A9 | A9 | See EMC 19.13.260. | |
A9 | A9 | A | A | A | A | A9 | A9 | See EMC 19.13.260. | |
A9 | A9 | A | A | A | A | A9 | A9 | See EMC 19.13.260 | |
A9 | A9 | A | P | P | P | A9 | A9 | See EMC 19.13.190. | |
Family home (day care or adult) | P | P | P | P | P7 | P | 7Permitted only within an existing dwelling unit. | ||
P11 | P | P | P7 | 7Permitted only within an existing dwelling unit. | |||||
A8 | P8 | A8 | 8TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited use on the ground floor. | ||||||
Live/work unit | P12 | P | P | P | A | See EMC 19.13.225 for live/work unit requirements. | |||
The entry of manufactured homes, park models, recreational vehicles or tiny homes in an approved manufactured housing community is allowed. | |||||||||
C | C | C | |||||||
P | P | P | P | P | See EMC 19.13.250 for short-term rental requirements. | ||||
1Reserved.
2Reserved.
3Reserved.
4Reserved.
6Allowed only within Metro Everett.
7Permitted only within an existing dwelling unit.
8TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited use on the ground floor.
9Use prohibited, except that pursuant to RCW 35.21.915, a religious organization may host the homeless on property owned or controlled by the religious organization whether within buildings located on the property or elsewhere on the property outside of buildings, subject to the conditions set forth in EMC 19.13.260 and an administrative use permit.
10Buildings which provide shelter for survivors of domestic violence are allowed as a permitted use in all zones.
11A conditional use permit is required for group housing residential care facilities serving more than six individuals.
12Permitted when meeting the requirements of EMC 19.05.045.
(Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3963-23 § 3 (Exh. 1), 2023; Ord. 3896-22 § 11 (Exh. 1), 2022; Ord. 3895-22 § 12 (Exh. 1), 2022; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.090 Table 5-2 (commercial use table).
NR-C | NR | UR4 | MU4 | LI-MU | LI | HI | AG | SPECIAL REGULATIONS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COMMERCIAL USES | |||||||||
P3 | See EMC 19.13.095 for regulations concerning drive-through facilities. | ||||||||
A4 | P4 | P | P | ||||||
P4 | |||||||||
A | P | P | P | ||||||
P | P | P | |||||||
Automobile and truck service, light; body repair and painting | P4 | P4 | P4 | P8 | See EMC 19.13.140 for light automobile and truck service, body repair and painting. | ||||
P | |||||||||
P9 | P | P9 | 9Permitted only when completely contained within an enclosed building. | ||||||
Impound, storage yard, tow yard | P10 | P10 | P10 | 10Impound, storage and tow yards shall comply with landscaping and screening requirements of Chapter 19.39 EMC. | |||||
P11 | P11 | See EMC 19.13.170. | |||||||
P | P | ||||||||
P1 | P1 | P17 | A17 | 1Permitted only when meeting the requirements of EMC 19.05.045. | |||||
P1 | P1 | P | P | P | P | 1Permitted only when meeting the requirements of EMC 19.05.045. | |||
Entertainment and recreation—enclosed in building (e.g., theater, fitness facility) | P1 | P1 | P12 | P12 | P12 | 1Permitted only when meeting the requirements of EMC 19.05.045. | |||
Entertainment and recreation—not enclosed (e.g., amusement, outdoor arena) | C | A | A | P | C | ||||
P14 | 1Permitted only when meeting the requirements of EMC 19.05.045. | ||||||||
P | P | ||||||||
P1 | P1 | P | P15 | P15 | P15 | 1Permitted only when meeting the requirements of EMC 19.05.045. | |||
Parking, commercial—applicable if principal use | |||||||||
P1 | P1 | P | P20 | P20 | P20 | 1Permitted only when meeting the requirements of EMC 19.05.045. | |||
Storage, commercial—enclosed in building (e.g., mini-storage) | P24 | 21TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited use on the ground floor. | |||||||
Storage, commercial—not enclosed in building (e.g., boat or RV storage) | |||||||||
Veterinary clinic or animal day care—limited to small animal | P1 | P1 | P | P | Outside runs or other outside facilities for animals are not permitted. Buildings shall be constructed so noise from this use is not audible on residentially zoned lots. | ||||
Veterinary clinic or commercial kennels—large animal or commercial kennels | P4 | P | A | Buildings and outside runs shall be placed and constructed so noise from this use is not audible on residentially zoned lots. | |||||
1Permitted only when meeting the requirements of EMC 19.05.045.
2See industrial uses. Alcohol production is allowed as a primary use without the requirement to include a restaurant, retail, or tasting room.
3Drive-through facilities restricted in mixed-use centers. See EMC 19.13.095 for automobile drive through facility requirements.
4Prohibited in mixed-use centers.
5Reserved.
6Reserved.
7Reserved.
8In the HI zone, light vehicle servicing is permitted only in multiple-tenant building or development.
9Permitted only when completely contained within an enclosed building.
10Impound, storage and tow yards shall comply with landscaping and screening requirements of Chapter 19.39 EMC.
11See EMC 19.13.170 for mini-casino regulations, including Map 13-1 indicating where mini-casinos are prohibited.
12 In Metro Everett on TOD or pedestrian streets: Private clubs are a prohibited use on the ground floor.
13Taverns, nightclubs and restaurants with live entertainment prohibited.
14Taverns, nightclubs and restaurants with live, amplified entertainment shall be set back a minimum of one hundred feet from any residential zone.
15Allowed as an accessory use only.
16Reserved.
17In Metro Everett on TOD or pedestrian streets: Clinics, social or human service facilities, or community services are a prohibited use on the ground floor; provided, however, that the following are not considered clinics for the purpose of this restriction: birthing centers, dentists, psychiatrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, optometrists or ophthalmologists.
(a)Government public health agency uses providing clinical services shall be deemed to be a permitted use on the ground floor within the MU or LI1/LI2 zone.
(b)Health events on a property within the MU or LI1/LI2 zone providing clinical health services to the general public, not exceeding three days in duration and occurring not more than once every ninety days, shall be exempt from the prohibition of clinics on the ground floor.
18Reserved.
19Reserved.
20Permitted as an accessory use for those products produced on premises and related products.
21TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited use on the ground floor.
22Reserved.
23Reserved.
24Minimum floor area ratio: 2.0.
(Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 4042-24 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2024; Ord. 3895-22 § 13 (Exh. 2), 2022; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.100 Table 5-3 (industrial use table).
NR-C | NR | UR4 | MU4 | LI-MU | LI | HI | AG | SPECIAL REGULATIONS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INDUSTRIAL USES | (See EMC 19.39.060, Performance regulations—General, regarding requirements to prevent nuisance impacts. | ||||||||
Composting and recycling facilities | P4 | 4Any composting and recycling facility over one acre in size is subject to a conditional use permit. | |||||||
P1 | P | P | |||||||
Heavy industrial, manufacturing, processing, fabrication or assembly | P2 | 2The following facilities are subject to a conditional use permit: (a) batch plant; (b) blast furnace; (c) drop forge; and (d) power generation plant. | |||||||
C | C | C | A | ||||||
A3 | P3 | P | P | Alcohol production and coffee roasters: see EMC 19.13.070. | |||||
P | |||||||||
C | C | A | |||||||
A1 | P | P | |||||||
A3 | P3 | P | P | 3In mixed-use centers: limited to five thousand square feet gross floor area. | |||||
2The following facilities are subject to a conditional use permit: (a) batch plant; (b) blast furnace; (c) drop forge; and (d) power generation plant.
3 In mixed-use centers: limited to five thousand square feet gross floor area.
4Any composting and recycling facility over one acre in size is subject to a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.110 Table 5-4 (public, institutional, quasi-public use table).
USE | NR-C | NR | UR4 | MU4 | LI-MU | LI | HI | AG | SPECIAL REGULATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PUBLIC, INSTITUTIONAL AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES | |||||||||
C | C | C | P | C | |||||
P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
P11 | A1 | P1 | P | 1In Metro Everett on TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited use on the ground floor. | |||||
Government—limited public service (e.g., public works yards, vehicle storage, etc.) | C2 | C2 | P | P | P | 2TOD or pedestrian streets: public works yards or vehicle storage prohibited use. | |||
Government, administrative and service | P11 | P | A | P | A | 11Prohibited in mixed-use centers, except as an accessory use or by development agreement with approval by city council. | |||
Government, correctional facility | C | See EMC 19.13.130 for jails and correctional facilities. | |||||||
C | C | A | A | ||||||
P3 | P3 | P3 | P3 | 3Permitted only by development agreement with approval by city council. | |||||
P11 | P11 | P11 | P11 | P11 | 11Prohibited in mixed-use centers, except as an accessory use or by development agreement with approval by city council. | ||||
Parks, fire stations | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Permitted use if park master plan or capital facility plan approved by Everett city council, otherwise an administrative use. |
Religious facility and places of worship | C | C | C | P1 | C1 | See EMC 19.13.080 for churches, religious facilities and places of worship. 1In Metro Everett on TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited use on the ground floor. | |||
Schools (public and private)—elementary, middle and high schools | C | A | A | P | A | See EMC 19.13.180, Schools | |||
Schools (public and private)—institutions of higher education | C | C | P | A | See EMC 19.13.180, Schools | ||||
P8 | P8 | P8 | P10 | A10 | A | 8Permitted only as an accessory use in permanent supportive housing facilities, transitional housing facilities, and shelters hosted by a religious organization pursuant to RCW 35.21.915. Services provided on site shall be limited to residents of the shelter or housing. | |||
C5 | C | C | |||||||
Solid waste—hazardous waste treatment and storage | A5 | A6 | A6 | 5TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited use. | |||||
Transit station—off-street facility where routes converge for transfers with more than one shelter | A | A | A | A | |||||
C | C | C | A | A | A | A | A | ||
Utilities—minor aboveground facilities | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | See EMC 19.13.020, Aboveground utility and communications facilities. |
Utilities—major aboveground facilities | A | A | A | P | P | P | P | P | See EMC 19.13.020, Aboveground utility and communications facilities. |
1In Metro Everett only on TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited use on the ground floor.
3Permitted by development agreement with approval by city council.
4TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited use on the ground floor.
6Any hazardous waste treatment and storage facility over one acre in size is subject to a conditional use permit.
7Reserved.
8Social services permitted as an accessory use in permanent supportive housing facilities, transitional housing facilities, and shelters hosted by a religious organization pursuant to RCW 35.21.915. Services provided on site shall be limited to residents of the shelter or housing.
9Reserved.
10In Metro Everett on TOD or pedestrian streets: prohibited on the ground floor except as an accessory use to emergency housing, indoor emergency shelters, and outdoor emergency shelters.
11Prohibited in mixed-use centers, except as an accessory use or by development agreement with approval by city council.
(Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3976-23 § 3, 2023; Ord. 3895-22 § 14 (Exh. 3), 2022; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.120 Table 5-5 (miscellaneous use table).
NR-C | NR | UR4 | LI-MU | LI | HI | AG | SPECIAL REGULATIONS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MISCELLANEOUS USES | |||||||||
P2 | P | P | P | See EMC 19.13.040, Adult retail business. | |||||
P2 | P | P | P | See EMC 19.13.050, Adult use business. | |||||
Agriculture, farming or farm use | P | ||||||||
Agriculture, greenhouse or nursery | P2 | P2 | P | P | |||||
Assembly, community center | A | A | A | P | P | A | P | ||
Clubs or lodges (private), or similar uses | P | A | P | 3TOD or pedestrian streets: Private clubs are a prohibited use on the ground floor. | |||||
Marijuana—producer or processor | A | A | A | ||||||
Marijuana—retail | P | P | P | ||||||
P | P | P | P | ||||||
1TOD streets: prohibited use on the ground floor.
2Prohibited in mixed-use centers.
3TOD or pedestrian streets: Private clubs are a prohibited use on the ground floor.
(Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.200 Watershed resource management zone.
A. Permitted Uses. The following land uses and uses customarily incidental thereto are permitted within the WRM zone:
1. Public water supply management and conservation, including storage, treatment, pumping, and residual solids management;
2. Hydroelectric power generation;
3. Forestry management;
4. Biosolids application;
5. Public recreation, where allowed;
6. Wildlife habitat management;
B. Review Process. All permitted uses are allowed as permitted use subject to Review Process I as set forth in Chapter 15.02 EMC.
C. Development Standards. All uses within the WRM zone shall be subject to the policies and requirements of applicable management plans adopted by the Everett city council, the policies and regulations of the shoreline master program, if applicable, and the Everett comprehensive plan. The standards applicable to any structures or improvements to be built or installed on the property shall be as needed to accomplish the purpose of such structures or improvements; provided, that said improvements are compatible with city council adopted land use and management plans for the property, and with other adjoining properties. All uses shall comply with requirements for protection of critical areas set forth in Chapter 19.37 EMC, where applicable. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)
19.05.210 Park and open space zone.
A. Permitted Uses.
1. Public park development uses include any park and recreational activity, including active and passive outdoor recreational activities, trails, open space, cultural activities, park buildings and structures, concessionaires, general park operations and maintenance activities, ranger’s or caretaker’s quarters, other compatible public uses and structures, and uses customarily incidental thereto, and are permitted in accordance with the provisions of EMC Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures.
2. Transportation facilities of statewide significance through a Review Process II land use decision, except that a Review Process I land use decision is required for projects that are categorically exempt under SEPA and a Review Process III land use decision is required for projects in shoreline jurisdiction with a project area greater than one acre.
B. Development Standards.
1. Park and open space development shall comply with the standards of Chapter 19.37 EMC and the Everett shoreline master program, where applicable.
2. Development standards for city-owned park uses shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the parks department and approved by the park commission through the review processes described herein.
3. Development standards for non-city-owned park and open space is subject to Review Process II set forth in EMC Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures. A master site plan can be approved pursuant to this process.
C. Other Review Processes. Park development on property not zoned “park and open space” is subject to the review process and development standards in Tables 5-1 through 5-5 of this chapter. (Ord. 4102-25 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2025; Ord. 3774-20 § 5(E) (Exh. 3), 2020.)