In reviewing and making decisions on proposed zoning map amendments, use changes, and nonconforming uses the Planning Commission shall consider at least the following factors:
A. CONSISTENCY WITH PLANNING & ZONING. Consistency of the proposed rezoning with the Comprehensive Plan and the stated purpose of Findlay's Planning & Zoning Ordinance per Chapter 1101.02 Purpose;
B. EXISTING USES. Existing land uses within the general vicinity of the subject property;
C. EXISTING ZONING. The zoning classifications of properties within the general vicinity of the subject property;
D. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS. The physical suitability of the subject property for the uses permitted under the existing and proposed zoning classifications;
E. EFFECT FROM CHANGE. The extent to which rezoning will positively or detrimentally affect properties within the vicinity of the subject property;
F. ERRORS AND/OR INCONSISTENCIES. Whether the proposed amendment corrects an error or inconsistency in the Zoning Ordinance or meets the challenge of a changing condition;
G. UTILITIES & SERVICES. Whether the City and other service providers will be able to provide sufficient public safety, transportation, and utility facilities and services to the subject property, while maintaining sufficient levels of service to existing development; and
H. IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT. Whether the proposed rezoning will have significant adverse impacts on the natural environment, including air, water, noise, storm water management, wildlife and vegetation.
(Ord. 2017-039. Passed 5-16-17.)