Chapter 17.10
ZONING MAP AND ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS
Sections:
17.10.200 Initiation of amendments.
17.10.300 Major and minor amendments.
17.10.500 Conditions of approval.
17.10.600 Record of amendments.
17.10.100 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards and procedures for major and minor amendments to this code or the Central Point city zoning map (zoning map), herein referred to as “map or text amendments.” (Ord. 1989 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1874 §3(part), 2006).
17.10.200 Initiation of amendments.
A proposed amendment to the code or zoning map may be initiated by either:
A. A resolution by the planning commission to the city council;
B. A resolution of intent by the city council; or for zoning map amendments;
C. An application by one or more property owners (zoning map amendments only), or their agents, of property affected by the proposed amendment. The amendment shall be accompanied by a legal description of the property or properties affected; proposed findings of facts supporting the proposed amendment, justifying the same and addressing the substantive standards for such an amendment as required by this chapter and by the Land Conservation and Development Commission of the state. (Ord. 1989 §1(part), 2014).
17.10.300 Major and minor amendments.
There are two types of map and text amendments:
A. Major Amendments. Major amendments are legislative policy decisions that establish by law general policies and regulations for future land use decisions, such as revisions to the zoning and land division ordinance that have widespread and significant impact beyond the immediate area. Major amendments are reviewed using the Type IV procedure in Section 17.05.500.
B. Minor Amendments. Minor amendments are those that involve the application of adopted policy to a specific development application, and not the adoption of new policy (i.e., major amendments). Minor amendments shall follow the Type III procedure, as set forth in Section 17.05.400. The approval authority shall be the city council after review and recommendation by the planning commission. (Ord. 1989 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1874 §3(part), 2006).
17.10.400 Approval criteria.
A recommendation or a decision to approve, approve with conditions or to deny an application for a text or map amendment shall be based on written findings and conclusions that address the following criteria:
A. Approval of the request is consistent with the applicable statewide planning goals (major amendments only);
B. Approval of the request is consistent with the Central Point comprehensive plan (major and minor amendments);
C. If a zoning map amendment, findings demonstrating that adequate public services and transportation networks to serve the property are either available, or identified for construction in the city’s public facilities master plans (major and minor amendments); and
D. The amendment complies with OAR 660-012-0060 of the Transportation Planning Rule. (Ord. 1989 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1874 §3(part), 2006. Formerly 17.10.300(B)).
17.10.500 Conditions of approval.
A. Major amendment decisions may only be approved or denied.
B. Minor amendment decisions may be for denial, approval, or approval with conditions. Conditions shall be based on applicable regulations and factual evidence in the record. (Ord. 1989 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1874 §3(part), 2006. Formerly 17.10.400).
17.10.600 Record of amendments.
The city recorder shall maintain a record of amendments to the text of this code and the zoning map in a format convenient for public use. (Ord. 1989 §1(part), 2014; Ord. 1874 §3(part), 2006. Formerly 17.10.500).