(A) Purpose and scope. This section sets out the procedures to be followed in reviewing and considering a text change to this chapter or an amendment to the zoning map with the exception of a map amendment to a planned unit development, which shall be subject to the procedures in this subchapter, Application Reviews and Procedures.
(B) Initiation of proceedings. Proceedings for the amendment of the text of this chapter or the zoning map shall be initiated by one of the following:
(1) An owner of property or an authorized representative of an owner;
(2) Recommendation of the Planning Commission; or
(3) Action of the City Council.
(C) Application. In addition to the common review procedures and requirements, applications for changes to the text of this chapter or the Zoning Map shall also include the following:
(1) The name of the applicant;
(2) A narrative explaining the requested modification and the reasons why the changes are supported by the Comprehensive Plan;
(3) The legal description of all real property proposed for change, if applicable;
(4) The existing and proposed land use and zoning designations for all properties proposed for change, if applicable;
(5) A map of the properties to be modified to a different zoning designation, showing the addresses and zoning designations for the subject properties and the adjacent properties, if applicable;
(6) The location of the proposed text to be added, amended, or deleted in this chapter, if applicable; and
(7) The proposed text to be added, amended or deleted.
(D) Review.
(1) Before any amendment is adopted, the Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing after proper notice has been issued. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission shall adopt findings and recommendations on the proposed amendment as soon as practical.
(2) The City Council shall hold a public hearing on the amendment. After consideration of the Planning Commission recommendation and hearing, the City Council may adopt the amendment or any part thereof in such form as it deems advisable. The amendment requires the approval of a majority of all the members of the City Council.
(E) Approval criteria. Recommendations and decisions on zoning amendments shall be based on consideration of the following criteria:
(1) Whether the proposed amendment corrects an error in the original text or map; or
(2) Whether the proposed amendment addresses needs arising from a changing condition, trend, or fact affecting the subject property and surrounding area; or
(3) Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with achieving the goals and objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-16)