(A) This chapter, including the map, may be amended, but all proposed amendments shall be submitted first to: The Planning Commission for its recommendations, which recommendations shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for the consideration of the Commission within 45 days.
(B) (1) For the purpose of establishing and maintaining a sound, stable and desirable development within the county, it is declared to be public policy that amendments shall not be made to this chapter and map except to promote more fully the objectives and purposes of this chapter or correct manifest errors. Any person seeking an amendment to this chapter or map shall submit to the County Zoning Administrator a written petition designating the change desired, the reasons therefor and wherein the proposed amendment would further serve the interest of the public and promote the objectives and purposes of the chapter, together with appropriate fee outlined in fee schedule. The County Zoning Administrator shall, in turn, transmit the petition to the Planning Commission. Upon the receipt of the petition, the Planning Commission shall call a public hearing before submitting recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
(2) Before recommending an amendment to this chapter, it must be shown that such amendment is:
(a) Reasonably necessary;
(b) Is in the interest of the public; and
(c) And is in harmony with the objectives and purposes of this chapter.
(C) Failure on the part of the Planning Commission to make recommendations within 45 days shall be deemed to constitute approval of such proposed amendment unless a longer period is granted by the Board of County Commissioners. The fee required shall not be returnable.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024)