This Section sets forth procedures for reviewing proposed amendments to the texts and maps of the Creede Comprehensive Plan. The amendment process is established in order to provide flexibility in response to changing circumstances, to reflect changes in public policy and to advance the general welfare of the City.
(a) Review procedures. Applications to amend the Creede Comprehensive Plan shall follow the general review procedures set forth in §9-3-20, General Procedures and Requirements. Applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan may be initiated by the Board of Trustees, any registered voter of the City of Creede or any property owner in the City of Creede.
(b) Review authority. The PZC shall review applications for amendments to the Creede Comprehensive Plan and shall provide a recommendation to the Board of Trustees after conducting a public hearing. The Board of Trustees shall render the final decision on an application to amend the Creede Comprehensive Plan after conducting a public hearing. Amendments to the Creede Comprehensive Plan shall be approved by ordinance of the Board of Trustees.
(c) Review criteria. The PZC and Board of Trustees shall use the following review criteria as the basis for recommendations and decisions on applications to amend the Creede Comprehensive Development Plan:
(1) The surrounding area is compatible with the land use proposed in the plan amendment or the proposed land use provides an essential public benefit and other locations are not feasible or practical;
(2) Transportation services and infrastructure have adequate current capacity, or planned capacity, to serve potential traffic demands of the land use proposed in the plan amendment;
(3) Public services and facilities have adequate current capacity, or planned capacity, to serve the land use proposed in the plan amendment;
(4) The proposed land use in the plan amendment will result in a better location or form of development for the City, even if the current plan designation is still considered appropriate;
(5) Strict adherence to the current plan would result in a situation neither intended nor in keeping with other key elements and policies of the plan;
(6) The proposed plan amendment will promote the purposes stated in this Development Code; and
(7) The proposed plan amendment will promote the health, safety or welfare of the Creede Community and will be consistent with the general goals and policies of the Creede Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 395 §3, 2016)