(A) Basis for approval or denial. The City Council approves such lawful zone changes or amendments that are not detrimental to substantial protection of public health, safety, and general welfare. The City Council will base its final approval or denial on the following criteria:
(1) Consistency with the intent and purpose of this subchapter;
(2) Compliance with the city growth policy plan, as amended;
(3) Impacts to abutting properties or the permitted uses thereof; and
(4) Compatibility with prevailing uses in the area. No zone change will result in spot zoning.
(B) Protest. A zone change or amendment may not become effective except upon a favorable vote of two-thirds of the present and voting members of the City Council if a protest against a change is signed by the owners of 25% or more of:
(1) The area of lots included in any proposed change; or
(2) Those lots 150 feet from a lot included in a proposed change.
(2015 Code, § 11-25-5) (Ord. 454, passed 6-19-2000)