(A) Every proposed amendment, supplement, change, modification or repeal of this ordinance shall be referred to the Planning Board for its recommendation and written report to the Board of Aldermen.
(B) The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning amendments and no proposed zoning amendment will receive favorable recommendation unless:
(1) The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories;
(2) There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of an individual or small group;
(3) There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change (when a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved);
(4) There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change; or
(5) The proposed change is in accord with any land use plan and sound planning principles.
(Ord. passed 11-2-2011; Ord. passed 7-1-2021)