In evaluating text or map amendments, the following factors shall be considered, not one of which shall be controlling.
(A) Text or map amendments.
(1) The proposed amendment shall not be detrimental to the orderly development of the county.
(2) The proposed amendment shall not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the county.
(B) Map amendments. In addition to the above criteria, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall also make findings on map amendments with respect to the following:
(1) Whether the request is consistent with existing uses of property within the general area of the property in question;
(2) Whether the request is consistent with the zoning classifications of property within the general area of the property in question;
(3) The suitability of the property in question for the uses permitted under the existing zoning classification;
(4) The suitability of the property in question for the uses permitted under the proposed zoning classification;
(5) The trend of development, if any, in the general area of the property in question, including changes, if any, which may have taken place since the property in question was placed in its present zoning classification;
(6) The length of time the property has been vacant as zoned, considered in the context of the land development in the area surrounding the subject property;
(7) The proposed map amendment is within one and one-half miles of a municipality with an adopted comprehensive plan;
(8) The relative gain to the public as compared to the hardship imposed upon the individual property owner; and
(9) The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan.
(Prior Code, 7 TCC 1-26(e))