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. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

A.

Applications for amendment to this title shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 18.70.

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 city council or planning commission.

C.

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

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018; Ord. No. 503-20, § 2(Atts. 2, 4), 10-27-2020)

A.

Before a zone change or text amendment may be approved, all of the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 18.70:

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;

4.

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 or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

A notice of decision of a zone change or text amendment shall be processed consistent with Chapter 18.70.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

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

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

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

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

A zone change or text amendment may not be revoked, except by filing a new application in accordance with Chapter 18.70.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

Subsequent development permits associated with a zone change or text amendment shall be submitted, reviewed, and processed consistent with Chapter 18.70.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)