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Adams County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

80 AMENDMENTS

§ 17.80.010 Establishment and change of zones-Initiation of action.

A change of zone or the establishment of a zone in an unclassified zone may be initiated by the planning commission, or pursuant to a petition filed as provided in this chapter.
(Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part); Ord. O-02-25 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 17.80.020 Change in zoning map-Who may initiate action.

Any resident of the county or owner of property in the county may petition the planning commission in person or in writing to initiate action to change the zoning map. The review authority shall give due consideration to any and all such requests and any petition will follow the Type III land use process per Chapter 17.94.
(Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part); Ord. O-02-25 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 17.80.030 Requirements for petition to change the zoning map.

Petition to change the zoning map (rezone) shall include:
A. 
Date existing zoning became effective;
B. 
Changed conditions alleged to warrant the change in zoning;
C. 
Facts to justify the change on the basis of advancing the public welfare;
D. 
Effect the change will have on adjacent property and upon the comprehensive plan;
E. 
Such other information which the planning commission may deem necessary.
(Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part); Ord. O-02-25 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 17.80.040 Amendment criteria.

A. 
Following an open record public hearing, an amendment to the zoning title or map may be recommended by the hearing examiner to be adopted, amended, or supplemented by resolution based on the following criteria:
1. 
The proposal is aligned with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan;
2. 
The effect of the proposal will not be materially detrimental on the surrounding properties;
3. 
Conditions should be imposed in order to mitigate any adverse impacts from the proposal;
B. 
The hearing examiner’s recommendation to approve, approve with modifications and/or conditions, or reject the petition based on its findings shall be forwarded to the board of county commissioners for final action.
(Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part); Ord. O-02-25 § 1 (Exh. A))

§ 17.80.050 Appeal of recommendation.

Any recommendation of the hearing examiner regarding a petition for reclassification of property may be appealed by a party of record in accordance with the procedure in Chapter 17.94.
(Ord. O-02-25 § 1 (Exh. A))