The council may amend the provisions of this code for the public health, safety, convenience, general welfare and the aesthetic harmony of the city.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

Upon receipt in proper form of a Development Code amendment application, or upon initiation by the director, commission, or council, and following review by the department, public hearings shall be set before the commission and council. Notice of the hearings shall be given in a manner consistent with chapter 9.56 (Hearings and Appeals).

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

The commission shall make a written recommendation to the council on the proposed amendment whether to approve, approve in modified form, or deny, based upon the findings contained in section 9.52.025.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

Upon receipt of the commission's recommendation, the council may approve, approve in modified form, or deny the proposed amendment based upon the findings contained in section 9.52.025.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

An amendment to this code may be approved only if all of the following findings are made:

(a)

That the proposed amendment is consistent with the general plan.

(b)

That the proposed amendment is internally consistent with this code.

(c)

That the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)

All applications shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this code, including the procedures located in the following chapters:

(a)

Chapter 9.55 Applications and Fees.

(b)

Chapter 9.56 Hearings and Appeals.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1—4, 10-19-98)