Nephi City Zoning Code

The planning commission or legislative body may initiate proposals for change or modification of any chapter or regulation of this title as necessity may arise.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

Any person desiring to initiate a change in this title or the zoning map shall submit a petition to the administrator explaining the request and the reasons therefor. The petition shall be accompanied by an amendment petition fee in an amount determined by resolution of the legislative body.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

The planning commission shall review the petition and certify its recommendations to the legislative body within forty five (45) days of receipt of the petition. The planning commission shall recommend adoption of proposed amendments only where it finds that the proposed amendment is in accordance with the city general plan, or that changed conditions make the proposed amendment necessary to fulfill the purposes of this title.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

Before any amendment or change shall be passed by the legislative body, a public hearing shall be held by the legislative body. Reasonable notice of such hearing shall be given. At least eight (8) days prior to the hearing, all property owners within five hundred feet (500') of the area under consideration shall be notified by mail of the time and place of the hearing, except in the case of a general update of this title. After the required hearing on the proposed amendment, the legislative body may adopt or reject such amendment. 

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021

Concurrence by the legislative body in an unfavorable recommendation shall constitute a denial of the application, and no public hearing shall be held, unless one is specifically requested by the applicant. If the legislative body determines the proposed amendment to be desirable despite the planning commission's unfavorable recommendation, a public hearing shall be held. Resubmission of an application for the same amendment shall not be allowed for a period of twelve (12) months.

HISTORY:

Ord. 6-05-07, 6-6-2007; amd. Ord. 09-21-2021-A, 9-21-2021