This section sets forth criteria for amendments to adopted plans and land use regulations.
(A) An amendment to land use regulations (i.e., the zoning, subdivision or annexation ordinances) must be consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Transportation System Plan, including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
(B) An amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan or Transportation System Plan must be consistent with applicable statewide planning goals and administrative rules.
(C) An amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan or implementing land use regulations which significantly affects a transportation facility shall assure that allowed land uses are consistent with the function, capacity and level of service of the facility identified in the Transportation System Plan. This shall be accomplished by one of the following:
(1) Limiting allowed land uses to be consistent with the planned function of the transportation facility;
(2) Amending the Transportation System Plan or Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to ensure that existing, improved or new transportation facilities are adequate to support the proposed land uses consistent with the requirement of the Transportation Planning Rule; or
(3) Altering land use designations, densities or design requirements to reduce demand for automobile travel and meet travel needs through other modes.
(D) A plan or land use regulation amendment significantly affects a transportation facility if it:
(1) Changes the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility;
(2) Changes standards implementing a functional classification system;
(3) Allows types or levels of land use that would result in levels of travel or access that are inconsistent with the functional classification of a transportation facility; or
(4) Would reduce the level of service of the facility below the minimum acceptable level identified in the Transportation System Plan.
(Ord. 2009-01, passed - -2009)