(A) In deciding whether to adopt a proposed amendment to this chapter, the central issue before the Board of Commissioners is whether the proposed amendment advances the public health, safety, or welfare. All other issues are irrelevant, and all information related to other issues at the public hearing may be declared irrelevant (by the Mayor), and may be excluded.
(B) In particular, when considering proposed minor map amendments.
(1) The Board of Commissioners shall not consider any representations made by the petitioner that if the change is granted, then the rezoned property will be used for only one of the possible range of uses permitted in the requested classification. Rather, the Board of Commissioners shall consider whether the entire range of permitted uses in the requested classification is more appropriate than the range of uses in the existing classification. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the fact that the petitioner may indicate that the use will likely be of a certain nature will not invalidate the Board’s decision.
(2) The Board of Commissioners shall not regard as controlling any advantages or disadvantages to the individual requesting the change, but rather, shall consider the impact of the proposed change on the public at large.
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001)