The current general plan was adopted after careful study, significant public input, and several review hearings by both the planning commission and the city council The general plan may be amended by the city council by following the same procedure for the original adoption. Specifically, the steps are as follows:
A. Review Process:
1. Application: Application is submitted to the planning commission.
2. Planning Commission Review: After appropriate public notice consistent with section 10-1-8
of this title, the planning commission shall hold a public hearing and they shall make a recommendation on the proposed amendment to the city council
3. City Council Review: After public notice consistent with section 10-1-8
of the title, the city council shall hold a public hearing. The city council may adopt, amend or reject the proposed amendment.
B. Standards For Review: No general plan amendment shall be approved unless the planning commission finds that the amendment meets the following standards and conditions:
1. Meets a recognized and demonstrated need in the community;
2. Will not create an “island” or “peninsula” zoning district or otherwise constitute “spot zoning”;
3. Will not have a material adverse effect on established uses on contiguous properties;
4. Will not result in an over intensive use of the land or excessive depletion of natural resources;
5. Will not have a material adverse effect on community capital improvement programs;
6. Will not require a level of community facilities and services greater than that which is available;
7. Will not result in undue traffic congestion and traffic hazards;
8. Will not cause significant air, odor, water, light or noise pollution;
9. Will not otherwise be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the present or future inhabitants of the city.
C. City Initiated Amendment: Any amendment or revision of the general plan initiated by the city shall contain all of the mandatory elements required by Utah Code Annotated section 10-9a-403. (Ord. 2012.04, 1-18-2012; amd. 2014 Code; Ord. 2024.01A, 1-17-2024)