Chapter 23.146 — Zoning Amendments

The purpose of a zoning amendment is to allow modification to any provisions of this code, including the adoption of new regulations or deletion of existing regulations, or to change the zoning designation on any parcel(s).

(Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 1.16.010); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

The types of zoning amendments are listed as follows:

• A. A map amendment has the effect of rezoning property from one zoning district to another.

• B. A zoning text amendment may modify any standard, requirement, or procedure applicable to the use and development of land within the city.

• C. An unincorporated property within the city's sphere of influence may be prezoned to the zoning district that would apply upon annexation to the city.

(Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 1.16.020); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

An application for a zoning amendment shall be filed in accordance with RCMC § 23.110.040 (Application requirements). (Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

Zoning amendments are a discretionary decision by the council pursuant to RCMC § 23.104.030 (Recommending and approval authority).

(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

A public hearing and hearing notice shall be required for review and processing of a zoning amendment in accordance with the following:

• A. Public Hearing Notice. A notice for public hearing shall be provided for pursuant to RCMC § 23.110.120 (Notice of public hearing).

• B. Public Hearing Procedure. A public hearing shall be held pursuant to RCMC § 23.110.130 (Public hearing procedures). (Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

The notice of decision shall be issued pursuant to RCMC § 23.110.140 (Notice of decision). (Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

The council may approve or approve with conditions an application for a zoning amendment after finding all of the following. If the council does not make all of these findings, the zoning amendment shall not be approved.

• A. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan.

• B. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city.

• C. The amendment has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of CEQA.

• D. If a map amendment, the site is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provisions of utilities) for the requested zoning designations and anticipated land uses/development.

• E. If a text amendment, the amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of this zoning code. (Formerly 23.146.040; Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 1.16.040); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

Zoning amendments shall not be conditioned for approval. (Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

Zoning amendments are not subject to appeal. (Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

Zoning amendments shall not expire.

(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

Proposed changes to zoning amendments following final action shall be processed as a new application. (Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

The department shall maintain a record of amendments to the text of this code and the land use districts map in a format convenient for public use.

(Formerly 23.146.050; Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 1.16.050); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

• A. Purpose. An unincorporated property within the city's sphere of influence may be prezoned to the zoning district that would apply upon annexation to the city.

• B. Initiation and Processing. A prezoning shall be initiated, processed, and approved or disapproved in the same manner as provided for other amendments by this chapter.

• C. Application of Official Zoning Designations. Upon the effective date of annexation, the zoning designation established by prezoning shall become the official zoning for the property and shall be so designated on the zoning map.

• (Formerly 23.146.060; Ord. 27-2008 § 1 (Exh. A § 1.16.060); Ord. 12-2011 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))