A text amendment to the comprehensive plan, or an amendment to the zoning code or map or the comprehensive plan map, may be initiated by:

A.

A resolution request by the city commission;

B.

An official proposal by the planning commission;

C.

An application to the planning division; or

D.

A Legislative request by the planning division.

All requests for amendment or change in this title shall be referred to the planning commission.

(Ord. No. 18-1009, § 1(Exh. A), 7-3-2019)

Applications shall be reviewed pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 17.50.

(Ord. No. 18-1009, § 1(Exh. A), 7-3-2019)

The criteria for comprehensive plan amendment or text or map amendment in the zoning code are set forth as follows:

A.

The proposal shall be consistent with the applicable goals and policies of the comprehensive plan;

B.

That public facilities and services (water, sewer, storm drainage, transportation, schools, police and fire protection) are presently capable of supporting the uses allowed by the zone or plan amendment, or can be made available prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy. Service shall be sufficient to support the range of uses and development allowed by the zone or plan amendment;

C.

The land uses authorized by the proposal are consistent with the existing or planned function, capacity and level of service of the transportation system serving the proposed zoning district or plan amendment; and

D.

Statewide planning goals shall be addressed if the comprehensive plan does not contain specific policies or provisions which control the amendment.

(Ord. No. 18-1009, § 1(Exh. A), 7-3-2019)

Upon annexation into the city, the property shall be rezoned from county zoning to the corresponding city zoning designation as identified in Table 17.06.030, provided the criteria for a zone change can be met.

(Ord. No. 18-1009, § 1(Exh. A), 7-3-2019)

If the planning commission finds that the request or application for an amendment, or change, complies with the criteria of OCMC 17.68.020, it shall forward its findings and recommendation to the city commission for action thereon by that body.

(Ord. No. 18-1009, § 1(Exh. A), 7-3-2019)

In granting a change in zoning classification to any property, the commission may attach such conditions and requirements to the zone change as the commission deems necessary in the public interest and such conditions and restrictions shall thereafter apply to the zone change or map amendment.

(Ord. No. 18-1009, § 1(Exh. A), 7-3-2019)