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124-527: Mountlake Terrace is a suburban city in Snohomish County, Washington , United States. It lies on the southern border of the county, adjacent to Shoreline and Lynnwood , and is 13 miles (21 km) north of Seattle . The city had a population of 19,909 people counted in the 2010 census . Mountlake Terrace was founded in 1949 by real estate developers on the site of a disused airfield , intending to provide low-cost housing for veterans. Within five years,

248-645: A bond issue in 1961 to fund construction of a permanent city hall, which opened in October 1962 with 17,800 square feet (1,650 m) of space for the city government, police department, and fire department . In 1964, Mountlake Terrace approved a bond issue solely for parks, which was later used to construct the Recreation Pavilion in 1968. Interstate 5 opened on February 3, 1965, providing faster access from bedroom communities in Snohomish County to Seattle. On

372-402: A council–manager government and elected five councilmembers, including the wife of an anti-incorporation leader. The new city council convened the following day and appointed hardware store owner Gilbert "Gil" Geiser as the first mayor of Mountlake Terrace. Geiser loaned $ 5 (equivalent to $ 45 in 2023 dollars) to the city government to file an incorporation charter with the state government, which

496-501: A disc golf course. It is located adjacent to the Recreation Pavilion and straddles the boundary between the Town Center and Cedar Terrace neighborhood along a section of Lyon Creek. The west side of the Town Center is home to Veterans Memorial Park, a forested area near Interstate 5 with hiking trails and a playground. The city government's former golf course was converted into Ballinger Park in 2013, located on 42 acres (17 ha) on

620-681: A major homeport in Everett that opened in 1994. Snohomish County is part of the Puget Sound region of Western Washington , bordered to the south by King County , to the west by Puget Sound and other inland waters, to the north by Skagit County , and to the east by the Chelan County at the crest of the Cascade Range . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has

744-442: A term limit of three terms. The county executive is Dave Somers , a Democrat . Somers is a former Snohomish County Councilmember and took office as county executive on January 4, 2016, having won the seat from incumbent and fellow Democrat John Lovick. The county executive seat was chartered in the 1979. The first county executive was conservative Democrat Willis Tucker of Snohomish from 1980 to 1992. Following Tucker,

868-581: A Republican since George H. W. Bush in 1988 . The county's primary elections were historically held in June, but were moved to August in 2008. In the years since, turnout has been under 45% except for 2020; during odd-numbered years with municipal and local races, turnout has been under 27%. Snohomish County is one of the most-populous counties in the United States without a four-year, baccalaureate degree -granting institution. Columbia College offers AA all

992-500: A closed elementary school that was also leased to a private school , but was determined to be too small to serve the community. The library building, located adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park, was opened on July 29, 1988, at a cost of $ 1.6 million (equivalent to $ 3.56 million in 2023 dollars). The city's public schools are part of the Edmonds School District , which serves most of South Snohomish County, including

1116-479: A contract signed by Mountlake Terrace with Fire District 1 in 2005. The city's inmates are sent to jails operated by Snohomish County or the City of Lynnwood, which also has a municipal court for Mountlake Terrace's police cases. The countywide Sno-Isle Libraries system oversees Mountlake Terrace's library , while the Edmonds School District operates public schools in the city. At the federal level, Mountlake Terrace

1240-440: A dedicated Mountlake Terrace edition from 1958 to 2009; it was owned by The Everett Herald and later folded into a regional newspaper before ceasing publication in 2012. MLTnews , a local blog , was founded in 2009 and acquired by My Edmonds News in 2012. The city's public library has been managed by the regional Sno-Isle Libraries system since it was annexed in 1985. The former city-operated library had opened in 1976 at

1364-626: A disputed meaning with unclear origins. Indian agent Dr. Charles M. Buchanan, who spent 21 years with the Tulalips , once said that he had "never met an Indian who could give a meaning to the word Snohomish". Chief William Shelton , the last hereditary tribal chief of the Snohomish tribe, claimed that it meant "lowland people", a name associated with the tribe's location on the waters of the Puget Sound ; other scholars have claimed "a style of union among them", "the braves", or "Sleeping Waters". The name

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1488-453: A downtown revitalization plan with mixed-use buildings in the 2000s, with hopes of growing beyond a bedroom community for Seattle commuters. Mountlake Terrace station , a major bus hub, opened in 2009 and is also served by Link light rail service, which began in 2024. The city has several parks , including access to Lake Ballinger , and hosts an annual summer festival that is part of Seafair . The southwestern region of Snohomish County

1612-433: A family was $ 77,479. Males had a median income of $ 56,152 versus $ 41,621 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 30,635. About 5.9% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 census , there were 606,024 people, 224,852 households, and 157,846 families residing in the county. The population density

1736-670: A geographical district that is redrawn every 10 years. As of 2023 , its members are: The judicial branch of the county government is divided between two courts: the Superior Court and District Court. The number of judges in each court is set by the state legislature as recommended by a panel of judges and analysis of the courts. The Superior Court has 17 judges elected to four-year terms and primarily handle major cases, including those that involve felonies and juveniles, as well as some civil cases. The District Court has nine judges that handle infractions, small claims, and domestic violence; it

1860-517: A local firefighter , began organizing an incorporation campaign in 1953 after waiting a day for the sheriff to respond to an attempted burglary at his home. He first proposed an annexation into Edmonds at a city council meeting in June 1953, where he was rejected by the mayor but approached by a city councilmember who suggested incorporating as a separate city. An incorporation committee was formed by McMahan and other residents, including two attorneys, and collected 650 signatures for their petition to

1984-502: A local planning commission, once recorded in a registry of deeds, is generally deemed to have created the parcels of land identified on the plat itself. The problem of testamentary division of property was identified by the SCPEA in the footnote to the definition of subdivision, but not fully clarified by it. In some jurisdictions, a testamentary division of property does not constitute a legal subdivision for purposes of separate conveyancing of

2108-403: A master street plan; (4) provisions for approval of all public improvements by the planning commission; (5) control of private subdivision of land; and (6) provisions for the creation of regional planning commissions. The SCPEA included the following definition: "Subdivision" means the division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, plats, sites, or other divisions of land for

2232-496: A more affluent population demanded larger and more widely spaced houses coupled with the increase of car usage for which terraced streets were unsuitable. Subdivisions were often produced by either local authorities (more recently, housing associations ) or by private developers. The former tended to be a means of producing public housing leading to monotenure estates full of council houses often known as "council estates". The latter can refer to higher end tract housing for

2356-546: A municipal system serving the city of Everett; Island Transit , which connects Camano Island to Stanwood and Everett; and Skagit Transit , which operates an inter-county route from Everett to Mount Vernon . The regional Link light rail system was extended into Snohomish County with the opening of the Lynnwood Link Extension on August 30, 2024, which includes stations in Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood on

2480-533: A permanent water and sewer system. The early homes in the neighborhood were renovated and expanded with financial assistance from the Federal Housing Administration , which also encouraged neighborhood improvements. In 1955, the city annexed 150 acres (61 ha), bringing its population to over 5,400, opened its own post office , and established a police department with five full-time personnel. The Edmonds School District built several schools for

2604-442: A result, one shopping center took 20 months to reopen and the other was closed permanently. The city government opposed the construction of a strip club in the 1990s and debated a comprehensive rezoning of the town center to support traditional retail and commercial uses. Mountlake Terrace rebuilt its high school in 1991 and opened a variety of recreational facilities by the end of the decade, including an indoor ice-skating rink and

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2728-475: A section of the multi-use Interurban Trail , alongside plans for two casinos. The city government began planning for a redeveloped town center in the early 2000s, passing zoning regulations to spur the construction of mixed-use residential and commercial. The town center plan, which was adopted in 2007, allowed for building heights of up to seven stories, encouraged architectural variety, and required smaller setbacks from sidewalks. The changes were dependent on

2852-419: A station at Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, was approved by voters in 2008 and opened in 2024. The light rail extension triggered an update to the town center in 2019 that would allow for building heights of 12 stories and encouraging walkable development with smaller blocks . A strip of land along Interstate 5 near the transit center, including the former Evergreen Elementary School, is being redeveloped into

2976-617: A subdivision. The intention is to cover all subdivision of land where the immediate or ultimate purpose is that of selling the lots or building on them. The object of inserting a definition in the text of the act is to avoid the inclusion, within the planning commission's control, of such cases as a testator 's dividing his property amongst his children, partners' dividing firm property amongst themselves on dissolution, or cases of that nature. A subdivision does not need to be sold, in whole or in part, for its resulting pieces to be considered separate parcels of land. A subdivision plat approved by

3100-441: A three-building housing complex with 600 apartments and retail space that will open in stages from 2020 to 2026. The city hall building was permanently closed on July 18, 2009, a year after a ceiling collapse in the city council chambers revealed structural issues and hidden asbestos . The city government temporarily relocated to various office spaces in the city before moving into an interim city hall at an office park. The building

3224-500: A total square area of approximately 2,196 square miles (5,690 km ), of which 2,087 square miles (5,410 km ) is land and 109 square miles (280 km ), or 5.0%, is water. It is the 13th largest county in Washington by land area and is larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island . The county's surface is covered by plains and rolling hills in the west, where the majority of settlements are, and mountainous terrain in

3348-522: A two-year degree online or on campus from Edmonds College, students can continue their studies for a bachelor's degree from Central Washington University-Lynnwood in Snoqualmie Hall, a shared building on the Edmonds CC campus. Residents receive much of their information from Seattle-based media, the most prominent of which include The Seattle Times and regional TV news stations. The Everett Herald

3472-429: Is Umpqua Bank , which absorbed Sterling Bank and its Mountlake Terrace-based subsidiary Golf Savings Bank. Mountlake Terrace's businesses had $ 223 million in total taxable retail sales in 2016, growing by 46 percent over a five-year period. The city has several shopping centers that are concentrated in neighborhood centers and the Town Center area, which is proposed to become a mixed-use district. The Town Center

3596-463: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington . With a population of 827,957 as of the 2020 census , it is the third-most populous county in Washington, after nearby King and Pierce counties, and the 72nd-most populous in the United States. The county seat and largest city is Everett . The county forms part of the Seattle metropolitan area , which also includes King and Pierce counties to

3720-481: Is also part of the Snohomish County Council 's 4th district, which also includes Brier, northern Bothell, and Mill Creek. Mountlake Terrace has an annual festival, known as Tour de Terrace, that is staged during the last weekend of July as part of the regional Seafair . It includes a parade, live music, a 5K run , vehicle shows, a carnival, and a fireworks display. The festival was established in 1993 by

3844-613: Is also used for the Snohomish River , which runs through part of the county, and the City of Snohomish , the former county seat that was renamed after the formation of the county. The current spelling of the name was adopted by the Surveyor General of Washington Territory in 1857, with earlier documents and accounts using alternative spellings. John Work of the Hudson's Bay Company recorded

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3968-512: Is appointed by the city council to act as chief administrator of the city government and appoints the executives of city departments and programs. The city council also selects one of its members to serve as mayor , a largely ceremonial role that includes presiding over council meetings, for a two-year term. Jeff Niten has served as the city manager of Mountlake Terrace since his appointment in April 2023. Councilmember and realtor Kyoko Matsumoto Wright

4092-428: Is based out of a city hall that opened in 2021 as part of a new civic campus in downtown, adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park. An interim city hall at an office park near Interstate 5 opened in 2008 after the previous city hall suffered a sudden roof collapse. Other municipal services are provided from regional entities, including firefighting and emergency medical services from South County Fire , which inherited

4216-567: Is classified as forestland, which is predominantly located in the eastern portions. These forests are dominated by conifer species such as Douglas firs , hemlocks , and cedars , with pockets of deciduous species in logged areas. As of the 2020 census , there were 827,957 people, 306,828 households, and 211,519 families residing in the county. The population density was 396.8 people per square mile (153.2 people/km ). There were 321,523 housing units at an average density of 146.4 units per square mile (56.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of

4340-486: Is connected to nearby areas by roads (including Interstate 5 ), railways, and transit systems. The county government is led by a five-member county council and chief executive elected by voters to four-year terms. "Snohomish" comes from the name of the largest Native American tribe in the area when settlers arrived in the 19th century. The name is spelled Sduhubš (Sdoh-doh-hohbsh) in the Lushootseed language and has

4464-449: Is divided into four geographical divisions. Snohomish County has been a reliably Democratic county in recent presidential elections (albeit to a lesser degree than neighboring King County and Seattle ). It has voted Democratic all but four times since 1932, with those four occasions being national Republican landslides in which the GOP candidate won over 400 electoral votes. It has not voted for

4588-548: Is heavily influenced by maritime systems, pushed by prevailing westerly winds but dampened by the Olympic Mountains . The mean monthly temperatures for the county range from 20 to 40 °F (−7 to 4 °C) during the winter and 55 to 65 °F (13 to 18 °C) in the summer. The record highest temperatures were set during a June 2021 heat wave , with highs of up to 109 °F (43 °C) recorded in several areas. Annual precipitation ranges from 35 inches (89 cm) in

4712-578: Is home to several major retailers and restaurants, including the Diamond Knot Brewpub and Double DD Meats, among the oldest surviving businesses in the city. Several office parks and industrial buildings are located on the 220th Street Southwest corridor northwest of the Town Center, including the Premera headquarters and other healthcare employers. Mountlake Terrace is the seventh largest city in Snohomish County by population, with 21,286 residents as of

4836-427: Is largely funded by property , sales , and utility taxes. It employs approximately 192 people who are organized into several departments that are overseen by the city manager and city council. Mountlake Terrace provides its own municipal services, including animal control , building inspection, zoning , public works, parks and recreation, tap water , sewage treatment , and a police department . The city government

4960-512: Is on the southern border of the county, beyond which lies the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park in King County . The city limits are generally defined to the west by Hall Creek and the Interurban Trail , separating it from Edmonds ; to the north by 212th Street Southwest and Lynnwood ; and to the east by 39th Avenue West and Brier . According to the United States Census Bureau ,

5084-485: Is part of the 1st congressional district , represented by Democrat Suzan DelBene . The district encompasses parts of Snohomish and King counties between Arlington and Bellevue that generally lie east of Interstate 5. The city had previously been part of the 2nd congressional district until 2022. At the state level, Mountlake Terrace is part of the 32nd legislative district , which also includes Lynnwood, Shoreline , Woodway , and portions of Edmonds and Seattle. The city

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5208-1170: Is provided by Amtrak , which has two lines operating within Snohomish County: Amtrak Cascades between Seattle and Vancouver , British Columbia , stopping in Edmonds, Everett, and Stanwood station ; and the Empire Builder between Seattle and Chicago , Illinois , stopping in Edmonds and Everett. Intercity bus service is provided by Greyhound Lines and Northwestern Trailways from Everett Station. Snohomish County has one major airport: Paine Field , otherwise known as Snohomish County Airport, which has had passenger service since March 2019. There are three smaller public airports that are open to general aviation : Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington , Darrington Municipal Airport in Darrington , and Harvey Field in Snohomish . The county also has several private airports, including

5332-688: Is served by several public transit systems that connect to each other at regional hubs, including Everett Station and Lynnwood Transit Center . The primary provider is Community Transit , which operates local service within the county (apart from the city of Everett ) and commuter service to the Boeing Everett Factory and Downtown Seattle . Sound Transit , a regional transit agency, provides light rail , commuter rail , and express bus services that connect to regional destinations in Seattle and Bellevue . Other providers include Everett Transit ,

5456-470: Is the county's most popular daily newspaper, while weekly newspapers such as the Snohomish County Tribune , Stanwood Camano News and Edmonds Beacon serve their respective communities. The county is part of the Seattle broadcast television market and is served by several regional television news stations, including KOMO , KING , KIRO , KCTS , and KCPQ . Local radio stations based in

5580-629: Is the legislatively appointed leader of the University Center of North Puget Sound , which offers 25 bachelor's and master's degrees through Western Washington University, Washington State University, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, Hope International University, and the University of Washington Bothell. Edmonds College and Central Washington University have worked together since 1975 to provide higher education in Snohomish County. After earning

5704-514: The 1 Line . The project was approved in a 2008 ballot measure and began construction in 2019. An extension to Everett with six or seven stations was approved in the regional Sound Transit 3 ballot measure in 2016 and is expected to open between 2037 and 2041. Community Transit operates a bus rapid transit network called Swift with three lines as of 2024 : the Blue Line , which opened in 2009 from Everett to Shoreline along State Route 99;

5828-491: The 2020 U.S. census . The city grew to a population of over 16,000 within 15 years of incorporating, but has remained mostly stable since then, with a jump in the 1980s and a small decline in the 2000s that resulted in school closures. The area was originally developed with single-family homes , but newer buildings include multi-family housing and denser residential development. As of the 2010 U.S. census , there were 19,909 people, 8,192 households, and 4,891 families living in

5952-803: The Civilian Conservation Corps developed wilderness and recreational areas around several work camps. During World War II , the county had several shipyards and airplane factories established to supply the United States Armed Forces. Several existing and new airfields were converted into military use, which would continue beyond the war. A post-war population boom brought new suburban development to Snohomish County, where bedroom communities were built alongside new highways to Seattle. In 1967, Boeing began construction of an aircraft assembly plant —the world's largest building—in Everett for its Boeing 747 program. The U.S. Navy located

6076-919: The Frontier Airpark and Green Valley Airfield in Granite Falls. The Martha Lake Airport in Martha Lake was a former private airport that was closed in 2000 and was converted into a county park that opened in 2010. Snohomish County is also connected to adjacent counties by two ferry routes operated by Washington State Ferries . The Edmonds–Kingston ferry carries SR 104 between Edmonds and Kingston in Kitsap County . The Mukilteo–Clinton ferry carries SR 525 from Mukilteo to Clinton on Whidbey Island . 48°02′N 121°43′W  /  48.04°N 121.71°W  / 48.04; -121.71 Subdivision (land) Subdivisions may also be for

6200-763: The Green Line from the Boeing Everett Factory to Bothell via Airport Road and State Route 527 ; and the Orange Line in Lynnwood and Mill Creek, which opened in 2024. A fourth line, the Gold Line , is planned to open by 2029 and connect Everett to Marysville and Smokey Point . Sound Transit also runs four daily Sounder commuter trains at peak hours between Everett Station and King Street Station in Seattle, stopping at Mukilteo and Edmonds . Intercity rail service

6324-621: The Salish Sea , including the Stillaguamish and Snohomish (fed by the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers). These rivers form several valleys used for agriculture that occasionally flood during major weather events, such as atmospheric rivers . The lowland areas of western Snohomish County generally has a temperate Mediterranean climate similar to the rest of the central Puget Sound region with dry summers and wet winters. The county's weather

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6448-556: The middle class and even upper middle class . In the Philippines , subdivisions are areas of land that have been subdivided into individual residential plots. Whereas some subdivisions comprise exclusive gated communities , others are merely demarcations denoting a specific neighborhood . Some subdivisions may conduct autonomous security, or provide basic services such as water and refuse management . Most subdivisions are governed by associations made up of members who are residents of

6572-437: The "subdivided" parcels. Furthermore, the SCPEA's definition leaves ambiguous the notion of 'building development' and whether the identification of multiple construction sites on a single parcel of land constitutes a subdivision subject to the review and approval authority of the planning commission. Interpretations of this vary among American jurisdictions. Subdivision developers may use an architect's services only once, with

6696-551: The 19th century as a means of addressing the expansion of cities into surrounding farmland. While this method of property identification was useful for purposes of conveyancing , it did not address the overall impacts of expansion and the need for a comprehensive approach to planning communities. In the 1920s, the Coolidge administration formed the Advisory Committee on City Planning and Zoning , which undertook as its first task

6820-620: The Arts Advisory Commission. Mountlake Terrace is home to several bronze sculptures , including a pair of black bears cast in bronze at the library and a firefighter statue at a fire station . The Arts Advisory Commission and Friends of the Arts sponsors an annual juried art show , named Arts of the Terrace, which was founded in 1978. The competition typically receives hundreds of entries and includes cash prizes. The city's lone movie theater

6944-421: The Mountlake Terrace is the Recreation Pavilion, which opened on November 26, 1968, and includes several swimming pools , a lazy river , racquetball courts, and an indoor gymnasium. The facility was renovated in 2003 and has been the subject of replacement or expansion plans that were not realized. Terrace Creek Park is the city's largest, at 60 acres (24 ha), and includes hiking trails , open fields, and

7068-848: The St Pius X Catholic School. Mountlake Terrace is located 13 miles (21 km) north of Downtown Seattle on Interstate 5 , which has interchanges at State Route 104 (244th Street Southwest), 236th Street Southwest, and 220th Street Southwest. State Route 104 is a major highway that connects the city to Lake Forest Park and Edmonds , where it continues via a state ferry to the Kitsap Peninsula . The city's western boundary also reaches State Route 99 , which continues south to Seattle and north to Everett. Mountlake Terrace also has several major north–south arterial streets that continue into Lynnwood and Shoreline. Snohomish County, Washington Snohomish County ( / s n oʊ ˈ h oʊ m ɪ ʃ / )

7192-442: The U.S. Census and Puget Sound Regional Council , with most belonging to the professional services sector. Mountlake Terrace's employers attract commuters from around the region, with about 11 percent of workers living in Seattle and 7 percent from Everett. The largest employer in the city Terrace is health insurance firm Premera Blue Cross , which has over 2,400 employees at its Mountlake Terrace headquarters. Another major employer

7316-427: The age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.11. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 25.3% under

7440-407: The age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.1% were non-families, and 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age was 37.1 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 66,300 and the median income for

7564-407: The age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13. In the county, 27.4% of the population was under

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7688-461: The age of 18, 8.5% was from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 53,060, and the median income for a family was $ 60,726. Males had a median income of $ 43,293 versus $ 31,386 for females. The per capita income for

7812-460: The age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females, age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 47,238, and the median income for a family was $ 52,117. Males had a median income of $ 37,421 versus $ 28,796 for females. The per capita income for

7936-461: The area to become Seattle mayor . The Nile Shrine of Seattle purchased 135 acres (55 ha) on the east side of the lake in 1927, building a clubhouse and later a private golf course . An interurban railway between Everett and Seattle opened in 1910, improving access from the farms to various markets. Many of these small farms failed during the Great Depression and were affected by

8060-485: The city commute to other areas for employment, including 37.0 percent to Seattle , 6.9 percent to Lynnwood , 6.0 percent to Everett , and 5.8 percent to Bellevue . Only 3.2 percent of Mountlake Terrace residents work within the city limits. Over 67 percent of workers commute in single-occupant vehicles, while 13 percent take public transportation and 12 percent use carpools . The city had 1,404 registered businesses with 6,993 total jobs, according to 2012 estimates by

8184-493: The city government ahead of a 40th anniversary celebration and is run by volunteers with support from the city. In 2017, the Tour de Terrace and its associated events in July attracted 70,000 visitors. The city government adopted a percent for art program in the 1980s, funding arts projects from community groups and individuals for city projects. The municipal art collection is maintained by

8308-404: The city government signed agreements with the sewer districts of Edmonds and Ronald (now part of Shoreline ) to form a "Little Metro " and share treatment facilities. The city also placed restrictions on relocated homes from Seattle later that year, following a surge of those displaced from the construction of Interstate 5 , a major regional freeway that would later reach Mountlake Terrace. In

8432-526: The city has a total area of 4.16 square miles (10.77 km), of which 4.06 sq mi (10.52 km) is land and 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km) is water. The city sits on a plateau that is elevated from the surrounding landscape, with views of the Olympic and Cascade mountains. The Mountlake Terrace's elevation ranges from 263 to 528 feet (80 to 161 m) above sea level, with an average altitude of 440 feet (130 m). The southwestern portion of

8556-814: The city includes the 100-acre (40 ha) Lake Ballinger , which is fed by Hall Creek from Lynnwood and discharges into McAleer Creek towards Lake Washington . Other portions of Mountlake Terrace lie in the watersheds of Lyon Creek and Swamp Creek, which both drain into Lake Washington. Mountlake Terrace is divided into six designated neighborhoods for use in city planning : the Town Center, Cascade View (formerly North Terrace), Cedar Terrace (formerly East Terrace), Gateway, Lake Ballinger, and Melody Hill. As of 2018, Mountlake Terrace has an estimated workforce population of 12,251 people, of which 11,753 are employed. The largest sectors of employment are educational and health services, at 26 percent, followed by professional services (12.9%) and retail (12.3%). The majority of workers in

8680-437: The city was $ 21,566. About 5.8% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those aged 65 and older. Mountlake Terrace is a noncharter incorporated code city with a council–manager form of government. The city council meets twice a month and has seven part-time members who are elected at-large in staggered four-year terms. The city manager

8804-411: The city. The population density was 4,903.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,893.3/km). There were 8,602 housing units at an average density of 2,118.7 per square mile (818.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 71.7% White, 4.3% African American, 1.1% Native American, 11.2% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, 4.9% from other races, and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.5% of

8928-614: The city. The former high school building had an unusual circular gymnasium , named the "Hawk Dome", which had floor-to-ceiling windows . The nearest post-secondary education institutions are Edmonds College , a community college in Lynnwood, and the University of Washington at Bothell . Mountlake Terrace is also home to three private schools : the Brighton Evergreen School, the Cedar Park Christian School , and

9052-483: The city. The population density was 5,036.7 people per square mile (1,946.0/km). There were 8,217 housing units at an average density of 2,032.6 per square mile (785.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 77.70% White, 2.52% Black, 1.08% Native American, 10.64% Asian, 0.58% Pacific Islander, 2.61% from other races, and 4.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.65% of the population. There were 7,962 households, out of which 32.8% had children under

9176-441: The closure of some local schools and the post office. The number of housing units increased significantly through the construction of apartments and condominiums , but the average occupancy per household decreased. The city government had a budget deficit of $ 420,000 in 1979 (equivalent to $ 1.42 million in 2023 dollars) due to declines in revenue and its small sales tax base. Fluke moved its headquarters in Everett in 1981 and

9300-597: The closure of the interurban in 1939, following the completion of Highway 99 . The area remained home to chicken and mink farms well into the 1950s, while areas to the south underwent suburban development. A landing field was built on the north side of the King–Snohomish county line by the federal government for use during World War II . It was abandoned after the war, despite plans to expand it for civilian aviation, and acquired by real estate developers Albert LaPierre and Jack Peterson in 1949. LaPierre and Peterson named

9424-427: The community had grown to over 5,000 people and was incorporated as a city in 1954 to provide municipal services. An industrial park was developed at the northwest corner of the city, which was connected by Interstate 5 after it opened in 1965. Mountlake Terrace originally had several small shopping centers that declined due to the local economy and a pair of arsons in 1990. The city government began developing

9548-548: The construction of the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center , a major bus hub that opened in 2007 with a parking garage . The first major project to use the new town center plan, a five-story apartment building with shops, was approved in 2010 and opened in 2013 as Arbor Village. Two more buildings were completed later in the decade, along with reconstruction of the city's main street (56th Avenue West). An extension of Link light rail along Interstate 5, including

9672-409: The county government. The county commissioners scheduled an incorporation ballot measure and a concurrent city council election for November 23, 1954. An anti-incorporation bloc was formed by Mountlake Terrace residents who were opposed to increased taxes and potential costs that were previously covered by the county government. The vote ended 517–483 in favor of incorporating as a third-class city with

9796-457: The county include KKXA , KRKO , KSER , and KWYZ . There are also smaller local publications, with significant online presences: My Edmonds News , My Everett News , The Mountlake Terrace News , News of Mill Creek , Mill Creek View, Lynnwood Today and Lynnwood Times. The county has been used as a filming location for several movies and television series since the mid-20th century. Snohomish County has five major routes that connect

9920-631: The county seat to Everett, amid controversy and allegations of illegal votes. After two years of litigation between the cities of Snohomish and Everett, the county seat was officially relocated to Everett in December 1896. One of the first county censuses was taken in 1862 by Sheriff Salem A. Woods. Early important pioneers in the Snohomish County region included E. F. Cady of Snohomish, Emory C. Ferguson of Snohomish and Isaac Cathcart . The early economy of Snohomish County relied on natural resources, namely timber and mining, alongside agriculture. The region

10044-529: The county to the other counties and other areas. There are three major north–south routes: Interstate 5 , State Route 9 , and State Route 99 . The only complete east–west route is U.S. Route 2 . The countywide numbered street grid originates in Everett and was implemented beginning in the 1970s during the rollout of the 911 emergency phone number system. By the late 1990s, some roads had reverted to their historical names—either officially or by using commemorative signs—due to local backlash. Snohomish County

10168-631: The county was $ 23,417. About 4.9% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. Snohomish County is a home rule charter county with three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. The county government's powers and structure is defined by a charter that is updated every 10 years with amendments that are presented to voters for approval. The county executive and council seats are partisan positions with four-year terms; other positions elected by voters are generally non-partisan . Most county offices have

10292-571: The county was 66.1% white, 12.3% Asian, 3.54% black or African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.6% Pacific Islander, 5.4% other races, and 10.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 11.6% of the population. As of the 2010 census , there were 713,335 people, 268,325 households, and 182,282 families residing in the county. The population density was 341.8 people per square mile (132.0 people/km ). There were 286,659 housing units at an average density of 137.3 units per square mile (53.0 units/km ). The racial makeup of

10416-427: The county was 78.4% white, 8.9% Asian, 2.5% black or African American, 1.4% Indigenous, 0.4% Pacific islander, 3.8% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 9.0% of the population. In terms of ethnicity, 20.3% reported German ancestry, 12.6% Irish , 12.2% English , 8.2% Norwegian , and 3.6% American heritage. Of the 268,325 households, 35.2% had children under

10540-420: The early 1960s, a new industrial park was developed in Mountlake Terrace that attracted several companies, including electronics firm John Fluke Corporation , who moved 325 employees from Seattle in 1960. Several retailers and other small businesses opened at Mountlake Terrace's shopping centers, including a pair facing each other at the intersection of 232nd Street Southwest and 56th Avenue West. The city passed

10664-470: The east by Chelan County , to the south by King County , and to the west by Kitsap and Island counties. Snohomish County was created out of Island County on January 14, 1861, and is named for the indigenous Snohomish people . It includes the Tulalip Indian Reservation , which was established by the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty , which relocated several indigenous Coast Salish groups to

10788-612: The east. The Cascade Range passes through the eastern part of the county and is largely protected from development as part of the Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest . The mountain range includes the highest point in Snohomish County: Glacier Peak , at 10,541 feet (3,212.90 m) above sea level . Several major rivers originate in the Cascades and flow west towards Puget Sound and other parts of

10912-500: The growing city, including Mountlake Terrace High School , which opened in September 1960. Mountlake Terrace's population increased by 50 percent within its first five years of incorporating and doubled between 1950 and 1960. LaPierre and Peterson donated land for the construction of several churches, including the St. Pius X Catholic Church, which held its first mass on June 22, 1955. In 1958,

11036-568: The largest group and occupied an area from present-day Warm Beach to Shoreline , while Stillaguamish lived in the Stillaguamish River basin. The region was first charted and named by European explorers in the late 18th century, beginning with Captain George Vancouver and his British expedition. Vancouver arrived in Puget Sound and Port Gardner Bay on June 4, 1792, landing near present-day Everett . The Treaty of Point Elliott

11160-643: The late 1990s that travels between Seattle and Everett on the former interurban railway route. The privately owned Olympicview Ice Arena in Mountlake Terrace is home to the Washington Huskies college hockey team, the Seattle Totems junior hockey program, and other skating groups. Mountlake Terrace is served by regional newspapers and television broadcasters as part of the Seattle-area media market. A local weekly newspaper, named The Enterprise , published

11284-542: The name "Sinnahmis" in 1824, while the Wilkes Expedition of 1841 used "Tuxpam" to describe the Snohomish River . The same river was named "Sinahomis" by Captain Henry Kellett in 1847, and was accepted by the U.S. government for several years. Snohomish County was originally inhabited by several Coast Salish groups, predominantly settled along the western coastline and near the region's rivers. The Snohomish were

11408-413: The neighboring cities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Woodway. The district has 41 total schools and an enrollment of over 21,000 students in 2018–19. Mountlake Terrace has five schools that are operated by the district: one high school , one middle school , and three elementary schools . Mountlake Terrace High School was opened in 1960 and rebuilt in 1991 at the same campus, located in the northeast corner of

11532-417: The next county executive was Democrat Bob Drewel from 1992 to 2004, followed by Democrat Aaron Reardon from 2004 to 2013. Reardon resigned on May 31, 2013, amid a series of political scandals , and was replaced by former Snohomish County Sheriff and state legislator John Lovick for the remainder of his term. The county council has five members who are elected to four-year terms, each representing

11656-446: The north and east of their initial subdivision, later adding larger homes that remained in an affordable price range for young families. A small shopping center opened on the south side of the county line, followed by a second in the modern-day Town Center in June 1954 with the area's first supermarket . Mountlake Terrace remained an unincorporated area that was reliant on the county government for services, which were unable to cope with

11780-407: The north end of Lake Ballinger. The park includes a boat launch , a fishing pier , swimming areas, sports fields, and Edmount Island . The Nile Shrine had built their own golf course on the east side of the lake in 1968 and opened it to the public in 1996, which drew people from the municipal course. The park is adjacent to the Interurban Trail , an inter-city hiking and cycling trail developed in

11904-484: The owners. The homes were initially priced at a minimum of $ 4,999 (equivalent to $ 51,000 in 2023 dollars) and sold quickly, requiring expansion beyond the initial subdivision . Mountlake Terrace was one of the first large-scale suburban developments in the Pacific Northwest , becoming the second-largest residential area in Snohomish County with 5,000 people by 1954. LaPierre and Peterson developed additional areas to

12028-502: The planning and construction of public streets and public roads, and the placement of public utilities. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, subdivisions are usually areas of land that have been zoned for a particular type of residential development, often called a housing estate . They can vary enormously in character, density, and socioeconomic value. They have existed for well over a century, but became prevalent after World War II , as

12152-441: The population. There were 8,192 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

12276-487: The property "Mountlake Terrace" for its plateau-like setting with views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier , and sought to develop a low-income bedroom community for returning veterans. Construction on the first 250 homes began in June 1949, using a simple 20-by-30-foot (6.1 by 9.1 m) floorplan with two bedrooms and basic amenities. The cinderblock homes were built in an assembly line , taking several weeks to complete and leaving landscaping and interior painting to

12400-502: The publication of The Standard State Zoning Enabling Act in 1926, model enabling legislation for use by state legislatures . This was followed by publication of the Standard City Planning Enabling Act (SCPEA) in 1928. The SCPEA covered six subjects: (1) the organization and power of planning commissions, which was directed to prepare and adopt a master plan; (2) the content of the master plan; (3) provisions for

12524-460: The purpose of commercial or industrial development, and the results vary from retail shopping malls with independently owned out parcels to industrial parks . In the United States, the creation of a subdivision was often the first step toward the creation of a new incorporated township or city . Contemporary notions of subdivisions rely on the Lot and Block survey system , which became widely used in

12648-424: The purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development. It includes resubdivision and, when appropriate to the context, relates to the process of subdividing or to the land or territory subdivided. Attached to this definition was the following footnote: for the purpose of sale or of building development : Every division of a piece of land into two or more lots, parcels or parts is, of course,

12772-488: The reservation. The county seat was originally at the city of Snohomish until an 1897 election moved it to Everett. Since the mid-20th century, areas of Snohomish County have developed into an aerospace manufacturing center, largely due to the presence of Boeing in Everett, as well as bedroom communities for workers in Seattle . Snohomish County now has 18 incorporated cities and 2 towns with their own local governments, in addition to developed unincorporated areas . It

12896-427: The rest of the tract houses using the same master template: the resulting houses all look similar as in the above photograph of Markham, Ontario. The overall purpose of a subdivision is to create an environment conducive to overall development and sustained growth, with development defined as: … the design work of lot layout, the construction of drainage structures, the construction of buildings or public use areas,

13020-487: The rising population of the area. The telephone system used a party line shared between 10 homes, the water mains and septic tanks were prone to failure, and the community lacked protection due to their distance from the nearest sheriff's precinct. LaPierre and Peterson funded construction of a local fire station and provided a police radio to link community volunteers with the county sheriff in Everett, but response times for emergencies remained long. Patrick McMahan,

13144-438: The same day, the adjacent area of Brier voted to be incorporated as a city, in part to prevent an annexation by Mountlake Terrace. The two cities later settled a dispute over sewer services that would allow Brier to use Mountlake Terrace's system. The completion of the Boeing Everett Factory spurred continued population growth in the region, with Mountlake Terrace nearly doubling to over 16,000 residents by 1970. The prosperity

13268-425: The south. The county's western portion, facing Puget Sound and other inland waters of the Salish Sea , is home to the majority of its population and major cities. The eastern portion is rugged and includes portions of the Cascade Range , with few settlements along major rivers and most of it designated as part of Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest . Snohomish County is bound to the north by Skagit County , to

13392-695: The southwest corner of the original subdivision with 14 homes and several small business was proposed for a hotel and commercial development that was later put on hold because of planning complications. The site was later revived in the late 1980s as Gateway Place, an office and retail complex that began construction in 1989. Despite repeated decreases in spending, the city's budget had a $ 1.3 million deficit (equivalent to $ 2.78 million in 2023 dollars) in 1989 due to increased administrative costs. A pair of arson fires in downtown Mountlake Terrace destroyed two shopping centers and caused $ 3 million in damage (equivalent to $ 6.18 million in 2023 dollars). As

13516-485: The subdivision. In the Philippines, subdivisions are also known as villages or barangays . In Alberta , subdivision is the dividing of a single parcel of land into two or more parcels, each to be given a separate title. Subdivision is also used for existing lot line adjustments. Notwithstanding a few exceptional circumstances, subdivision approval and endorsement by the local municipality must always be received before

13640-505: The way up to a Master's in Business along with other Associate and bachelor's degrees. Everett Community College and Edmonds College provide academic transfer degrees, career training and basic education in Snohomish County. Together, the two serve more than 40,000 people annually. About 40 percent of all high school graduates in Snohomish County begin their college education at Edmonds or Everett community college . Everett Community College

13764-473: The west to 180 inches (460 cm) in the upper elevations of the Cascades; the majority of the region's precipitation falls between October and March. The county's lowlands also has an average annual snowfall ranging from 10 to 20 inches (25 to 51 cm). The Puget Sound Convergence Zone , a known meteorological phenomenon, runs through southwestern Snohomish County and causes narrow bands of precipitation. Approximately 68 percent of land in Snohomish County

13888-433: Was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 20,362 people, 7,962 households, and 5,016 families living in

14012-621: Was 290 people per square mile (110 people/km ). There were 236,205 housing units at an average density of 113 units per square mile (44 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 85.6% White , 1.7% Black or African American , 1.4% Native American , 5.8% Asian , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 1.9% from other races , and 3.4% from two or more races. 4.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.2% were of German , 10.0% English , 8.8% Irish , 8.4% Norwegian and 6.6% United States or American ancestry. There were 224,852 households, out of which 37.3% had children under

14136-468: Was appointed as mayor in December 2018 to finish the term of the late Jerry Smith. The city council also appoints citizens to serve on seven advisory boards : the Arts Advisory Commission, Civil Service Commission, Community Policing Advisory Board, Neighborhood Parks Improvement Subcommittee, Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission, and Salary Commission. The city government had an annual operating budget of $ 29 million in 2017 that

14260-533: Was built for Regal Cinemas in 1994 and re-branded as a Cinebarre in 2009. Mountlake Terrace has 18 public parks with 262 acres (106 ha) of open space that is maintained by the city government. The city also partners with the Edmonds School District and privately owned recreation spaces to host events and activities for residents. The public and private parks have a total of 14 baseball fields, 13 soccer fields, 19 playgrounds , 15 tennis courts , and 4 indoor basketball courts . The main community center in

14384-481: Was connected by railroads at the end of the 19th century, which also created new towns that experienced major population booms as emigrants arrived from other parts of the United States. The county was among the largest New Deal aid beneficiaries in Washington due to its troubled economy during the Great Depression ; the Works Progress Administration built major projects around Snohomish County, while

14508-400: Was demolished in 2010 and funding for a new city hall at the site was approved by voters in 2017 as the centerpiece of a civic campus adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park. The new city hall opened in September 2021 and cost $ 12.5 million to construct. Mountlake Terrace is in southwestern Snohomish County, approximately 14 miles (23 km) north of Downtown Seattle on Interstate 5 . It

14632-415: Was issued on November 29 and delivered the following day. City manager Evan Peterson was hired from Bellevue and initially conducted city business from his car before renting an empty two-bedroom house to act as an interim city hall . Within a few years of incorporating, the city government had rebuilt most of Mountlake Terrace's original roads, added 14 miles (23 km) of sidewalks, and begun work on

14756-570: Was later replaced by Blue Cross , which moved from Seattle and became the largest employer in the city. The city government continued to encourage development of its industrial center on the northwest side of Interstate 5, including improvements to a freeway interchange and special zoning initiatives. The freeway project also included funding from the state government to improve city parks and sports fields as compensation for lost land at an elementary school in Melody Hill. A 18-acre (7.3 ha) site at

14880-614: Was originally inhabited by the Snohomish people , who primarily settled along the Puget Sound and used inland areas for seasonal hunting and foraging . In 1862, Puget Mill Company acquired 17,000 acres (6,900 ha) in the newly-formed county, including the thickly-forested plateau where modern-day Mountlake Terrace sits and the adjacent Lake McAleer . The land was logged by 1900 and was later subdivided into 10-acre (4.0 ha) chicken ranches , which were sold to farmers. Judge Richard A. Ballinger purchased Lake McAleer in 1901 and renamed it to Lake Ballinger for his father, later leaving

15004-488: Was permanently moved to Cadyville, later Snohomish , following an election on July 8. Residents north of the Snohomish River later proposed to be moved into Skagit County due to difficult travel to the county seat at Snohomish. After the incorporation of the city of Everett in 1893, the city's leaders attempted to move the county seat from Snohomish. A countywide general election on November 6, 1894, chose to relocate

15128-478: Was short-lived, however, as Boeing announced major layoffs after the collapse of the supersonic transport program , which caused a local recession. The city government had hoped to develop a standalone town center, but local businesses were unable to compete with the Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, which opened in 1979 and drew away shoppers. Mountlake Terrace's population declined slightly in the 1970s, resulting in

15252-492: Was signed at present-day Mukilteo on January 22, 1855, marking the cession of Coast Salish territories in the Puget Sound lowlands. The Tulalip Indian Reservation was established to house the remaining tribes, including the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, and Skykomish. Snohomish County was created out of Island County 's mainland areas and the northernmost portion of King County on January 14, 1861. The separation from Island County

15376-504: Was the result of a petition by settlers to the territorial legislature that cited the difficulty of travel to Coupeville on Whidbey Island , the county seat at the time. The new county was the first in Washington to have its boundaries defined by a land survey rather than natural boundaries. The territorial legislature designated Mukilteo , the area's largest settlement, as the temporary county seat in January 1861. The county government

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