The Planning Commission and Village Council shall, at minimum, consider the following before taking action on any proposed amendment.
(A) Compatibility with the basic intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
(B) Consistency with the goals and objectives and future land use map of the Master Plan, including any sub-area or corridor studies.
(C) The requested amendment will correct an error in current appropriate documentation.
(D) The requested amendment will resolve an inequitable situation created by the Zoning Ordinance and does not grant special privileges.
(E) The requested amendment will not result in unlawful exclusionary zoning.
(F) There is documentation from village staff or the Zoning Board of Appeals indicating problems and conflicts in implementation or interpretation of specific sections of the ordinance.
(G) The requested amendment will address changes in state legislation, other village ordinances, or federal regulations.
(H) The requested amendment will resolve potential legal issues or administrative problems with
the Zoning Ordinance, based on recent case law or opinions rendered by the Attorney General of the State of Michigan.
(Ord. 253, passed 12-19-2005, § 13.05)