The text of this chapter may be amended from time to time in whole or in part by mayor and council under the provisions of section 86-366. Such an amendment may be proposed when public necessity, general welfare or sound zoning practice justify such action by mayor and council. In ruling on any application for a text amendment, city council shall act in the best interest of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare. In so doing, the council shall consider one or more of the following factors as may be relevant to the application; such consideration may be based on reports prepared by the city or its agents:

(1)

Relationship to the purposes of the ordinance. The city shall determine whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the purpose and intent of this chapter as stated in article I.

(2)

Relationship to the comprehensive plan. The city shall determine whether the proposal is compatible with the City of Jonesboro Comprehensive Plan.

(3)

Impact of trends and changing conditions. The city shall assess the necessity of the proposed amendment in addressing new trends or changing conditions essential to implementation of the comprehensive plan.

(4)

Impact on the public interest. The city shall determine whether the proposed amendment reasonably promotes the public health, safety, morality and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 05-08, § 2(12.15), 8-15-2005)