In deciding whether to approve an amendment to the official zoning map of the city, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council shall consider the following factors:
(A) Conformance of the proposed map amendment with the City Land Use Plan Map and the text of the Comprehensive Plan;
(B) Compatibility of the proposed map amendment with surrounding zoning patterns;
(C) Compatibility of the proposed map amendment and the range of uses permitted in the requested zoning classification with existing and future adjacent and area land uses;
(D) Impact of the proposed map amendment on area streets and thoroughfares; and
(E) Other factors which advance the public health, safety and welfare and the specific purposes stated in section 9-4-2. (Ord. No. 97-82, § 1, passed 8-14-1997)