The following shall be the procedure for amending this chapter or rezoning:
(A) Time for action. The County Board shall take action on the proposed amendment following receipt of the recommendations by the Planning Commission so as to comply with M.S. § 15.99, as it may be amended from time to time. Should the Planning Commission fail to provide findings and a recommendation in a timely manner, the Board shall take action so as to comply with M.S. § 15.99, as it may be amended from time to time.
(B) Findings of fact. Before adopting an ordinance to amend the zoning code or denying the petition for amendment the Board shall examine the hearing record and any other relevant information or reports. The Board shall adopt a resolution stating its reasons for approval or denial. To approve an application the Board shall find as follows:
(1) The amendment is in conformance with the comprehensive plan;
(2) The amendment is not in conflict with any other official controls; and
(3) The amendment will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare.
(C) Amendments to the chapter shall be adopted by ordinance. Changes in district boundaries shall be by ordinance. Following passage of the ordinance, the Department shall make appropriate changes on the zoning map.
(D) Notice to applicant. The Department shall send written notice of the County Board action to the applicant.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)