§ 21.34.040. Planning Commission review criteria and findings.

The Planning Commission shall not recommend the adoption of a proposed zoning map amendment unless it finds that the adoption of the amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the interest of the applicant. The Planning Commission may recommend the adoption of an amendment changing the zoning classification of the property to a more restrictive district than that requested by the applicant. For sectional and comprehensive zoning map amendments the Planning Commission shall make written findings based upon the evidence presented to it in each specific case that the amendment is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. For local map amendments, the Planning Commission shall make findings based upon the evidence presented to it in each specific case with respect to the following matters:

A.

Existing uses and zoning classification of properties within the general area of the property that is the subject of the application.

B.

The suitability of the property in question to the uses permitted under the existing zoning classification compared to the uses permitted under the proposed zoning classification.

C.

The trend of development in the general area, including any changes in zoning classification of the subject property or other properties in the area and the compatibility with existing and proposed development for the area.

D.

Whether there has been a substantial change in the character of the neighborhood where the property is located or that there was a mistake in the existing zoning classification.

E.

The availability of public facilities, present and future transportation patterns.

F.

The relationship of the proposed amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan and its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. O-1-04 Revised (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. O-31-14 Amended, § I, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. O-26-12 Amended, § I, 2-11-2013)