When a proposed amendment will result in a change of the zoning classification of land, the Planning Commission and the Council shall consider the following factors:
(a) Is the change in classification consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and amendments thereto;
(b) Is the change in classification consistent with the intent and purposes of the Planning and Zoning Code;
(c) Is the change proposed in the amendment necessary due to a change of conditions in affected zoning districts or portions thereof and the nature and extent of the changed conditions;
(d) What the uses of the property will be if the zoning classification is amended and whether the uses are compatible with the permitted and existing uses of property in the surrounding area;
(e) Whether the uses permitted on the property if reclassified will have an adverse environmental or health impact on the surrounding area, such as reduced light, increased noise, or reduced air or water quality;
(f) Whether adequate utility, sewer, water and other required public services currently exist or are available to serve the reclassified property;
(g) The amount of vacant land with the same proposed zoning classification, particularly in the vicinity of the subject property; and special circumstances, if any, that prevent or hinder a substantial part of the vacant land from being developed; and,
(h) The proposed amendment would correct an error in the application of the Planning and Zoning Code as applied to the subject property.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)