A. Procedure: This development code, and the zoning map adopted as a part thereof, may be amended from time to time by the city council, but all proposed amendments must first be submitted to the planning commission for its recommendation. The procedure to be followed in amending the development code and map shall be as set forth below.
1. Written Petition Required; City Initiated Amendments Permitted:
a. Any person seeking an amendment of the development code or zoning map shall submit to the planning commission a written petition designating the change desired and the reasons therefor, and shall pay a nonrefundable filing fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council.
b. Amendments to the development code and map may also be initiated by action of the planning commission or upon request of the city council.
2. Planning Commission To Make Recommendation: Upon receipt of the petition, the planning commission shall consider the request and shall submit its recommendations with respect thereto to the city council. (Ord. 97-7-8-8, 7-8-1997)
3. Public Hearing Required; Notice Published:
a. No amendment to the map or development code may be adopted by the city council unless and until the planning commission shall have conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment. Reasonable notice of the public hearing shall be given at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated section 10-9a-205, as amended.
b. No material change in or departure from an amendment recommended by the planning commission following the hearing shall be made unless such proposed change or departure shall have been first resubmitted to the planning commission for its consideration and recommendation with respect thereto. (Ord. 06-7, 4-25-2006, eff. 5-16-2006)
4. Amendments Adopted By Ordinance; Public Notice Required: All amendments to the development code and map shall be adopted, published or posted and recorded in accordance with the applicable provisions of Utah Code Annotated section 10-3-701 et seq.
B. Intent With Respect To Amendments: All amendments to this development code shall be made in accordance with the comprehensive plan of land use. It is hereby declared to be public policy that this development code shall not be amended unless it can be shown that changed or changing conditions make the proposed amendment reasonably necessary to the promotion of the purposes of this development code. (Ord. 97-7-8-8, 7-8-1997)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also subsection 2-1-6E of this code. |