07-06-05: ZONING AMENDMENT CRITERIA:

   (1)   The commission shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed zoning amendment and make a recommendation regarding the same to the board. The presiding party shall make its review in terms of the following standards and shall find adequate evidence regarding the following criteria when evaluating the proposed zoning district boundary amendment:

      A.    Is the proposed zone change generally consistent with the comprehensive plan;

      B.    When considering the surrounding land uses, is the proposed zone change more appropriate than the current zoning designation;

      C.    Is the proposed zoning map amendment compatible with surrounding land uses;

      D.    Will the proposed zoning map amendment negatively affect the character of the area? What measures will be implemented to mitigate impacts?

      E.    Will adequate facilities and services including sewer, water, drainage, irrigation and utilities be provided to accommodate the proposed zoning map amendment;

      F.    Does legal access to the subject property for the zoning map amendment exist or will it exist at the time of development;

      G.    Does the proposed zoning map amendment require public street improvements in order to provide adequate access to and from the subject property to minimize undue interference with existing or future traffic patterns created by the proposed development? What measures have been taken to mitigate road improvements or traffic impacts; and

      H.    Will the proposed zoning map amendment impact essential public services and facilities, such as schools, police, fire and emergency medical services? What measures will be implemented to mitigate impacts? (Ord. 16-007, 6-20-2016)