Lacey City Zoning Code
16.96 Amendments
and Rezones
16.96.010 Amendments in land use cases.
Whenever public necessity, convenience or general welfare requires, the provisions of this title or the zoning map may be amended in conjunction with individual land use applications in accordance with the following procedures:
A. Amendments--Initiation. Amendments of the text of this title or the zoning map may be initiated in such cases by:
1. A verified application of one or more owners of property which is proposed to be reclassified, filed with the community and economic development department;
2. The adoption of a motion by the city council requesting the hearings examiner or planning commission to set the matter for hearing and recommendation;
3. A recommendation by the planning commission to the city council; or
4. Initiation of an amendment through the joint planning process between the city of Lacey and Thurston County.
B. Amendments or Rezones--Process. All amendments or rezones shall be processed in accordance with Section 1C.060 of the City of Lacey Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards.
C. Amendments--Reference to City Council. The hearings examiner or planning commission’s recommendation shall be presented for city council consideration in accordance with Section 1C.060 of the City of Lacey Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards. (Ord. 1539 §135, 2019; Ord. 1192 §202, 2002; Ord. 1035 §29, 1996; Ord. 1024 §51, 1995; Ord. 618 §12, 1981; Ord. 583, 1980).
16.96.020 Amendments of general application.
Whenever public necessity, convenience or general welfare requires, the provisions of this title or the zoning map may be amended in those instances not involving individual land use applications after recommendation by the planning commission to the city council according to the process in Section 1C.060 of the City of Lacey Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards. (Ord. 1192 §203, 2002; Ord. 618 §13, 1981; Ord. 583, 1980).