In making a decision on proposed text or map amendments to the zoning code, the following guidelines may be considered by the Planning Commission and Village Council:
(a) Text Amendment. The proposed amendment would:
(1) Clarify the intent of the code;
(2) Correct an error in the code;
(3) Address changes to State legislation, recent case law or opinions from the Attorney General of the State of Ohio;
(4) Affect the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and the Vision: Yellow Springs and Miami Township document;
(5) Promote compliance with changes in other County, State or Federal regulations;
(6) In the event the amendment would add a use to a district, that use would be fully consistent with the purpose of the district and the character of the range of uses provided for within the district;
(7) Not create incompatible land uses within a zoning district;
(8) Be supported by the findings of reports, studies, or other documentation on functional requirements, contemporary building practices, environmental requirements and similar technical items;
(9) If applicable, be consistent with the Village’s ability to provide adequate public facilities and services; and
(10) Be consistent with the Village’s desire to promote the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare of the community.
(b) Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning). The rezoning and the uses permitted in the proposed district:
(1) Are consistent with the goals, policies and future land use map of the Comprehensive Development Plan and the Vision: Yellow Springs and Miami Township document; or, if conditions have changed significantly since the plan was adopted, is consistent with recent development trends in the area;
(2) Are compatible with the site's physical, geological, hydrological and other environmental features;
(3) Are compatible with surrounding uses in terms of land suitability, impacts on the community, density, potential influence on property values and traffic impacts;
(4) Can be accommodated on the subject property, considering existing or planned infrastructure including roads, sanitary sewers, storm sewer, water, sidewalks, and road lighting; and
(5) Do not result in a spot zone.
(Ord. 2013-19. Passed 9-16-13.)