The purpose of this section is to provide standards and regulations for amendments to the zoning code and official zoning map in accordance with Idaho Code, § 67-6509.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 13.1, 1-9-2017)

An amendment to the text of this chapter, or to the official zoning map, may be initiated by the board, by the planning and zoning commission, or by a property owner. A property owner may initiate a request for an amendment by filing an application and fee with the zoning official using forms prescribed by the planning and building services department. If a comprehensive plan amendment and a zone change are filed jointly, the fee shall be only the cost of the comprehensive plan amendment. The application shall be submitted at least 28 calendar days prior to the meeting of the planning and zoning commission at which it will be considered, pursuant to the hearing procedures of the administrative procedures section of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 13.2, 1-9-2017)

The planning and zoning commission shall hold a public hearing on every requested change in zoning district boundaries in accordance with chapter 110.48. Its recommendations on each requested zone change shall be transmitted to the board. No zone change shall be accomplished other than by ordinance duly passed by the board. The county recorder shall maintain records of amendments to this chapter in a form convenient for use by the public.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 13.3, 1-9-2017)

(a)

The planning and zoning commission shall evaluate a requested amendment to a zoning district to determine the nature and extent of the requested change. If it is in accord with the adopted county comprehensive plan, the board may recommend, and the board may adopt or reject the requested change.

(b)

If the requested change is not in accordance with the adopted comprehensive plan, the planning and zoning commission may either recommend denial of the request or recommend to the board an appropriate amendment to the plan. The board may adopt or reject the amendment under the procedures provided in Idaho Code, § 67-6509. After the plan is amended, the zoning map may be amended in conformity therewith.

(c)

The planning and zoning commission may require, or permit as a condition of rezoning, that a written commitment concerning the use or development of the subject parcel is submitted in accordance with county ordinances, and in accordance with the development agreements provisions of Idaho Code, § 67-6511A.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 13.4, 1-9-2017)