(A) The regulations set forth in the text of this chapter and the Zoning District Map may be amended upon application by any person or party, or by the Zoning Board and City Council. The chapter shall only be amended when the proposed change promotes the public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the residents of the city.
(B) No zoning text amendment or Zoning District Map amendment shall be considered except after a public hearing has been conducted by the Zoning Board as provided in § 10.99.
(C) The Zoning Board shall prepare a record of the findings of fact and decision in each case from the evidence presented at the public hearing. The Board shall use the following standards when considering amendments to the chapter:
(1) The suitability of the subject property for uses authorized by the existing zoning;
(2) The suitability of the subject property for uses authorized by the proposed zoning;
(3) The existing land uses of nearby property;
(4) Existing zoning of nearby property;
(5) Whether the petitioned zoning change is in the best interest of the general public or is it solely for the benefit of the petitioner.
(D) After the public hearing, the City Council shall approve or deny the proposed amendment. All decisions of the City Council are final, and are subject to review by the courts of the state.
(Ord. 443, passed 5-19-86; Am. Ord. 871-A, passed 6-10-19)