In reviewing the proposed zoning amendment and making its recommendation to Council, the Planning Commission shall consider the following factors:
(a) Whether the proposed change is consistent with the established land use pattern in the surrounding area.
(b) Whether the proposed change would alter the population density pattern and thereby adversely impact public facilities such as schools, utilities, streets.
(c) Whether the existing district patterns are logically drawn in relation to existing conditions on the property proposed for change.
(d) Whether changed or changing conditions make adoption of the proposed amendment necessary.
(e) Whether the proposed change is out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood or City and existing zoning patterns.
(f) Whether the proposed change would be likely to have an adverse effect on the existing natural environment.
(g) The relationship of the proposed amendment to the purposes and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan with appropriate consideration as to whether the proposed change will further the purposes and objectives of this and other ordinances, codes and regulations of the City of Chillicothe.
(Ord. 27-11. Passed 3-14-11.)