§ 17.86

The purpose of this section is to provide a uniform procedure for amending the text of this title or the boundaries of the Zoning Map prescribed in this title. This title may be amended by changing the boundaries of districts or by changing any other provision thereof whenever the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare require such amendment by following the procedure set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Applications for amendment to this title shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 17.70.

B.

An amendment or change to the boundaries of a zone district on the Zoning Map (zone change) may only be filed by a property owner or authorized agent of land that is affected by the proposed amendment, or by the director, city council, or planning commission.

C.

An amendment or change to the text of this title (text amendment) may only be initiated by the director, city council, or the planning commission. The planning commission may initiate such an amendment or change upon a written request to the director with application fee by an interested person.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Before a zone change or text amendment may be approved, all the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 17.70:

1.

The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title.

2.

The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.

3.

The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the city.

The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.

B.

A zone change or text amendment may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one (1) or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A notice of decision of a zone change or text amendment shall be processed consistent with Chapter 17.70.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The decision of the city council regarding a zone change or text amendment is final.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.86.060 - Life of permits and extensions of time.

A zone change or text amendment is final upon its effective date and does not expire.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A zone change or text amendment may not be revoked, except by filing a new application in accordance with Chapter 17.70.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.88 - GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS