Whenever public necessity, convenience and general welfare require, a modification of the General Plan, a specific plan, or the zoning boundaries established by this Title, the classification of permitted or conditionally permitted uses, or other provisions of this Title, such changes may be undertaken in one of the following methods:

   A.   A General Plan Amendment;

   B.   A Specific Plan Amendment;

   C.   A Precise Plan Amendment;

   D.   A Zone Map Change; and

   E.   A Zone Text Amendment. (Ord. 1629, 11-16-2021)

The City Council is authorized to approve amendments listed in Section 15-27-1, subject to the process set forth in Chapter 28 of this Title. (Ord. 1629, 11-16-2021)

   A.   General: Before any amendment is approved, the City Council shall make the following findings:

      1.   The amendment must be consistent with the General Plan.

      2.   The amendment is necessary to serve the public health, safety, and general welfare.

   B.   Zone Changes: The City Council shall make the following additional findings for zone changes:

      1.   There are changed conditions since the existing zoning became effective to warrant other or additional zoning.

      2.   The benefits of the proposed change of zone will clearly outweigh any potential adverse effects to adjoining property or the area. (Ord. 1629, 11-16-2021)