07-06-03: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CRITERIA:

   (1)   The commission shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed comprehensive plan amendment and make a recommendation regarding the same to the board. The commission and the board shall determine whether the proposed amendment meets the requirements of the local land use planning act, Idaho Code title 67, chapter 65, and is consistent with the comprehensive plan's purposes, goals and policies:

      A.    Is the requested type of growth generally in conformance with the comprehensive plan;

      B.    When considering the surrounding land uses, is the proposed land use more appropriate than the current comprehensive plan designation;

      C.    Is the proposed comprehensive plan amendment compatible with surrounding land uses;

      D.    Do development trends in the general area indicate that the current designation and circumstances have changed since the comprehensive plan was adopted; and

      E.    Will the proposed comprehensive plan amendment impact public services and facilities. What measures will be implemented to mitigate impacts? (Ord. 11-003, 3-16-2011)