Chapter 18.80
AMENDMENTS
Sections:
18.80.030 Application procedure.
18.80.040 Planning commission review.
18.80.050 City council review.
18.80.010 Generally.
Whenever public necessity, convenience and general welfare require the provisions of this title may be amended by amending the text of the title or by amending the zoning map. (Ord. 84-335 § 17.01, 1984)
18.80.020 Initiation.
Amendments to this title may be initiated by:
A. The verified application of one or more owners of property within the corporate boundaries of Asotin; or
B. The adoption of a motion of the city council requesting the planning commission to set the matter for hearing and recommendation; or
C. A motion of the planning commission. (Ord. 84-335 § 17.02, 1984)
18.80.030 Application procedure.
The application for an amendment to this title shall present a completed application form and required information to the clerk-treasurer. The clerk-treasurer shall review the application for completeness and transmit the application to the building official. The building official shall review the application for compliance with this title and any other applicable codes and ordinances. The building official shall transmit the application to the planning commission. (Ord. 84-335 § 17.03, 1984)
18.80.040 Planning commission review.
A. Upon receipt of the application or motion for amendment the planning commission shall set the date, time and place for public hearing on the action:
1. Notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearing shall be given by at least one publication in the local newspaper 10 days prior to the hearing;
2. The applicant for an amendment to this title shall notify all adjacent property owners of record within 400 feet of the site of any change in the zoning map by mail at least 10 days prior to the public hearing, postage prepaid.
B. Prior to the hearing, the planning commission shall conduct an investigation on the matters involved in the amendment. At the public hearing the planning commission shall review the proposed amendment, take public testimony and issue a recommendation for denial or acceptance of the amendment to the city council. The decision of the planning commission shall be accompanied by written findings of fact. (Ord. 84-335 § 17.04, 1984)
18.80.050 City council review.
Upon receipt of the planning commission recommendations and findings of fact, the city council shall review the proposed amendment and planning commission recommendations and make a decision on the amendment. The city council may decide to:
A. Deny the amendment; or
B. Refer the matter back to the planning commission for further review to be returned to the council within 60 days; or
C. Approve the amendment by making a motion to adopt the amendment. (Ord. 84-335 § 17.05, 1984)
18.80.060 Appeal.
The final decision of the city council shall be subject to review only by superior court. (Ord. 84-335 § 17.06, 1984)