In considering an amendment to the text or the zoning maps, the planning commission and county court shall determine the following:
A. That the proposed change is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
B. That the level of development in other locations has reached the point whereby additional land is needed for the proposed use(s), and that the area of the proposed change can best meet such needs.
C. That adequate rural services are available and will not be overburdened.
D. That amendments to the text or zoning map which significantly affect 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 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.
A text or zoning map 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 what 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. 125, 6-20-2000)