Kalispell City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 27
29 AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES
§ 27.29.010 Initiation and Amendment.
(1)
The City Council may, after consideration by and on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, amend, supplement, or change the text of this Zoning Ordinance and the official zoning map. An amendment, supplement, or change may be initiated as specified in § 76-25-304(1)(b), MCA. Application shall be made to the Planning Department on the appropriate application form and payment of the appropriate application fee specified by the City Council.
(Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010; amd. Ord. 1950, 5-4-2026; Ord. 1950, 5-4-2026)
§ 27.29.020 Review of Proposed Amendment.
The review process and criteria for a proposed amendment detailed in § 76-25-304, MCA, shall be followed.
(Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010; amd. Ord. 1702, 11-7-2011; Ord. 1950, 5-4-2026)
§ 27.29.030 Hearing for Amendment.
The Planning Commission shall hold public hearings on the matters referred to it at which parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard.
(1)
Pursuant to § 76-25-304(2)(a), public notice and participation shall be provided in accordance with the City's adopted public participation plan.
(2)
After such hearing or hearings, the Planning Commission will make reports and recommendations on said petition or initiation to the City Council.
(3)
Based on the results of the Planning Commission hearing, the staff report and the findings of the Planning Commission, the City Council shall by ordinance render a decision to grant, amend or deny the requested amendment.
(Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010; amd. Ord. 1771, 6-6-2016; Ord. 1950, 5-4-2026)
