Chapter 17.74
AMENDMENTS
Sections:
17.74.020 Initiation of Amendment
17.74.030 Application Filing and Processing
17.74.040 Commission Action on Amendment
17.74.050 Council Action on Amendment
17.74.010 Purpose
This chapter provides procedures for the amendment of the General Plan, the official Zoning Map, and this Zoning Ordinance whenever the Council determines that public necessity, convenience, and general welfare require the amendment.
17.74.020 Initiation of Amendment
An amendment may be initiated by the Council, the Commission, the Director, or by application from one or more owners of real property.
17.74.030 Application Filing and Processing
A. Application requirements. If initiated by a property owner, the application for an amendment shall be prepared, filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 17.60 (Permit Application Filing and Processing).
B. Evaluation of proposal. The Zoning Administrator shall review, investigate, and analyze an application for an amendment and shall prepare a written report, with recommendations, for review by the Commission.
17.74.040 Commission Action on Amendment
A. Notice and hearing. After the filing and initial processing of a proposed amendment in compliance with Chapter 17.60 (Permit Application Filing and Processing), the Commission shall conduct one or more public hearings regarding the amendment. Notice of the public hearings shall be given, and the hearings shall be conducted in compliance with Chapter 17.78 (Public Hearings).
B. Recommendation. Within 90 days after beginning the public hearing process, the Commission shall recommend, to the Council, that the proposed amendment be granted as requested, modified, or disapproved. In addition, the Commission shall be required to transmit a written report to the Council which shall include:
1. A list of the persons who testified at the public hearings;
2. A summary of the facts provided at the public hearings;
3. A resolution containing the findings of the Commission; and
4. Copies of any maps or text language which identifies the nature of any changes.
17.74.050 Council Action on Amendment
A. Public hearing. Upon receipt of the recommendation of the Commission, the Council shall hold one or more public hearings in the same manner as provided in Subsection 17.74.040.A (Notice and hearing).
B. Council action. Within 90 days after beginning the public hearing process, the Council shall decide to grant as requested, modify, or disapprove the proposed amendment.