18.91.050 Staff review.

   A.   Staff report. The planning division shall prepare a report on the rezoning request which, at a minimum:

      1.   Discusses and determines the extent to which the proposed rezoning is in compliance with both the land use intensity categories of the land use plan, Section 18.89.030A, and plan policies, Section 18.89.040(B).

      2.   Assesses the site analysis (when required) or rezoning impact statement;

      3.   Analyzes the expected impact of the proposed development on the site and surroundings, including but, not limited to, the expected impact on endangered or threatened species of plants and animals;

      4.   Contains a departmental recommendation to the planning and zoning commission;

      5.   Includes the comments and standard conditions of other affected county departments and public agencies, including any applicable county review committees;

      6.   Recommends special conditions which would place density, design or use restrictions on the use of the proposed zone.

      7.   If applicable, evaluates the conformance of the rezoning request to the performance standards of Chapter 18.67 (Buffer Overlay Zone).

   B.   Availability of report.

      1.   The staff report shall be available for public inspection fifteen days prior to the date of commission public hearing;

      2.   The applicant shall be provided an opportunity to discuss staff recommendations prior to public availability of the report.

(Ord. 2001-103 § 1 (part), 2001; Ord. 1998-51 § 5, 1998; Ord. 1994-11 § 3 (part), 1994; Ord. 1993-12 § 1 (part), 1993; Ord. 1992-96 § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1992-18 § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1985-141 § 1 (part), 1985)