Chapter 20.90
REZONES
Sections:
20.90.005 Rezones and authority to grant.
20.90.010 Zoning for annexing or unzoned properties.
20.90.015 Required findings to grant.
20.90.020 Conditions on rezone approvals.
20.90.025 Hearing examiner decision required.
20.90.001 Scope and purpose.
The intent of this chapter is to detail the procedures and responsibilities of the hearing examiner and/or planning commission and city council in the processing and consideration of amendments of the zoning map. (Ord. 3051 § 16, 2013; Ord. 2268 § 73, 1991; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).
20.90.005 Rezones and authority to grant.
Upon the filing of a proper application for rezone, pursuant to this title, the city council shall have the authority to amend the zoning map established in PMC 20.05.035. (Ord. 2268 § 74, 1991; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).
20.90.010 Zoning for annexing or unzoned properties.
The zoning of properties proposed for annexation to the city, or area-wide rezones considered as part of a city-initiated planning program, or rezones associated with amendments to the future land use map shall be considered by the city council following review and recommendation by the planning commission. (Ord. 3051 § 17, 2013; Ord. 2478 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2268 § 75, 1991; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).
20.90.015 Required findings to grant.
Each determination granting a rezone shall be supported by written findings and conclusions showing specifically wherein all of the following conditions exist:
(1) That the proposed amendment to the zoning map is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan;
(2) That the proposed amendment to the zoning map is consistent with the scope and purpose of this title and the description and purpose of the zone classification applied for;
(3) That there are changed conditions since the previous zoning became effective to warrant the proposed amendment to the zoning map;
(4) That the proposed amendment to the zoning map will be in the interest of furtherance of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare, and will not adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood, nor be injurious to other properties in the vicinity in which the subject property is located. (Ord. 2268 § 76, 1991; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).
20.90.020 Conditions on rezone approvals.
The hearing examiner shall have the authority to impose conditions and safeguards as it deems necessary to protect or enhance the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding area, and to ensure that the rezone fully meets the findings set forth in PMC 20.90.010. (Ord. 2478 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2268 § 77, 1991; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).
20.90.025 Hearing examiner decision required.
Before the city council may approve an ordinance giving effect to a rezone approved by the hearing examiner, it must first receive the decision on such application from the hearing examiner. Before the hearing examiner acts to make a decision on such application, he/she shall conduct a duly noticed open record public hearing pursuant to Chapter 20.12 PMC. Said recommendation shall be based upon the required findings set forth in PMC 20.90.010. (Ord. 2478 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2268 § 78, 1991; Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).
20.90.035 Ordinance required.
Action under this chapter which amends the official zoning map shall require the adoption of an ordinance by the city council pursuant to the municipal code and state law. (Ord. 2147 Exh. A, 1987).