A. Initiation: Amendments to this title may be initiated by adoption of a motion by the commission or the board, or by the filing of an application with the administrator by any person.
B. Application Requirements: Applications for amendments to this title submitted by any person shall contain at least the following information:
1. Name, address and phone number of applicant;
2. Proposed amendment;
3. Present land use;
4. Present zoning district and proposed zoning district;
5. Proposed use;
6. A vicinity map at a scale approved by the administrator showing property lines, thoroughfares, existing and proposed zoning and such other items as the administrator may require;
7. In the case of a proposed amendment involving a zoning district boundary change, a list of the names and mailing addresses of all property owners and purchasers of record within the land being considered, and within three hundred feet (300') of the external boundaries of the land being considered, and any additional area that may be impacted by the proposed change as determined by the commission. When the land being considered is located in a wellhead protection area, the name and address and mailing label(s) shall be provided for all affected potable water source owners;
8. A statement of the extent and nature of the proposed amendment. Such statement shall include information on the effects of any proposed zone change upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services, including school districts, within the planning jurisdiction, and a cost/benefit analysis of the impacts to residents and taxpayers of Blaine County. When the land being considered is located in a wellhead protection area, the applicant shall include a statement addressing how potable water source(s) will be affected by the proposed zone change;
9. Written agency comment shall be solicited and the request documented for input from Idaho department of environmental quality and, in addition, written comment from any other appropriate agency, including, but not limited to, owners of public water systems located within the wellhead protection area, if this is determined by the administrator to be necessary;
10. A statement of all facts bearing upon the determination that the proposed amendment is in accordance with the comprehensive plan. Such statement shall include a discussion of the manner in which the proposed amendment reflects the goals of, and takes into account the relevant factors in the comprehensive plan in light of the present factual circumstances surrounding the proposed amendment;
11. The application must be accompanied by a filing fee as provided by resolution or ordinance of the board. Advertising and notice costs hereunder are at the expense of the applicant, including the costs of any additional advertisements required by the administrator.
C. Review By Administrator; Cost: The administrator shall review all text and map amendment applications for consistency with this title and the county comprehensive plan. The administrator may refer such application to the county engineer for technical review. Cost of such review shall be borne by the applicant and shall be paid prior to public hearing. (Ord. 2006-13, 10-26-2006; Ord. 98-3, 4-13-1998; Ord. 93-6, 7-19-1993; Ord. 77-5, 3-28-1977, eff. 4-7-1977)