Chapter 17.76 — AMENDMENTS TO ZONING CODE

Sections:

• 17.76.010 Purpose.

• 17.76.020 Initiation of amendments by city.

• 17.76.030 Initiation of amendments by individual.

• 17.76.040 Notice of public hearing.

• 17.76.050 Public hearing.

• 17.76.060 Decision by council.

• 17.76.070 Time limitations and challenges.

The Wasco Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 731, passed August 5, 2025.

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The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for the amendment of this zoning ordinance and zoning maps. Amendments to this ordinance may be initiated by the city council on its own motion, the planning director or by the application of any interested person. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

The city council or planning director may at any time and in any form deemed appropriate by the council initiate an amendment to any portion of this chapter. An amendment may be any of the following types:

A. An amendment to the text of this chapter not changing regulations or standards affecting the use of any property.

• B. An amendment to the text of this chapter changing regulations or standards affecting the use of property.

• C. Amendment to the official zoning maps reclassifying property from one district to another, including applying a combining district to, or removing a combining (overlay) district from, property. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

A. A property owner, his/her authorized representative, or any other interested person may initiate an amendment to the official zoning map to reclassify property from one district to another by submitting an application to the planning director.

B. An application for a reclassification of property shall include all information deemed necessary by the director.

• C. The application shall be accompanied by the fee established by the city council. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

Notice of public hearing shall follow the requirements of Section 17.74.020. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

An amendment to the text of this zoning code changing regulations or standards affecting the use of any property or on an amendment to the official zoning maps reclassifying property from one district to another shall require a

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public hearing before the planning commission and then before the city council at a time and place in accordance with the public notice.

Hearing procedure shall follow Section 17.74.040(A) and (B); however, the city council may establish additional

rules for the conduct of such hearings. The name and address of each witness shall be recorded and made a part of the permanent files. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

A. The city council may approve the proposed amendment by ordinance or deny by order following the close of the public hearing. Notice of the council decision shall be made within thirty-five days thereafter by ordinance. The decision shall be final.

B. Where the amendment was initiated by an interested person pursuant to Section 17.76.030, written notice of the decision shall be given by mail within seven days after the date of the decision to the applicant and any person filing a written request for notice of the decision. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

Any action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul any decisions made pursuant to this chapter, or concerning any of the proceedings, acts, or determinations taken, done, or made prior to such decision, or to determine the reasonableness, legality, or validity or any condition attached thereto, shall not be maintained by any person unless the action or proceeding is commenced within thirty days after the date of decision, and the legislative body is served within sixty days after the date of the decision. Thereafter, all persons are barred from any such action or proceeding or any defense of invalidity or unreasonableness of that decision or of these proceedings, acts, or determinations. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).