(A) Zoning regulations, restrictions, and boundaries may periodically be amended or repealed.
(B) Where the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment is to change a zoning classification, the County Commissioners shall make findings of fact that address the following matters:
(1) The report and recommendations of the Planning Commission;
(2) Population change in the area to be affected by the proposed change;
(3) Availability of public facilities such as police and fire protection, and water and sewerage to serve the area;
(4) Present and future transportation patterns in the area;
(5) Compatibility with existing and proposed development of the area;
(6) The relationship of the proposed change to the adopted Comprehensive Plan for the county; and
(7) Whether there has been a convincing demonstration that the proposed rezoning would be appropriate and logical for the subject property.
(Ord. —, passed 5-13-1997; Am. Ord. —, passed 8-8-2000; Am. Ord. —, passed 4-30-2002; Am. Res. 2013-1, passed 1-22-2013)