Pullman City Zoning Code
17.120 Text
Amendments
Text amendments will be initiated only by application of the Director of Community Development, or motion of the Commission, or motion of the Council.
17.120.010 Purpose.
This Chapter is to describe criteria for considering amendments to the text and any applicable figures, charts, and tables of this Title. Following the adoption of this Title, growth and economic changes may occur or other circumstances may arise that make it necessary to revise this Title. The requirements of this Chapter also apply to future adoption of a new Zoning Code. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).
17.120.015 Initiation.
Text amendments will be initiated only by application of the Director of Community Development, or motion of the Commission, or motion of the Council. (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 03-33 §69, 2003).
17.120.020 Planning Commission and City Council Review.
The Commission will review proposed amendments to the text of this Title and any applicable maps, figures, charts, and tables as provided in PCC 17.180.030. The following questions will be considered by the Commission and Council in reviewing a proposed text amendment:
(1) Is the amendment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan?
(2) Is the amendment reasonable and does it substantially promote the public health, safety, or welfare?
(3) Is the amendment in the best interests of the residents of Pullman; and if so, how?
(4) Has sufficient change in economic, technological, or land use conditions occurred to warrant modification of this text?
(5) Is the amendment necessary to correct an error in this Title, or clarify the meaning or intent of this Title? (Ord. 25-08 §1 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 03-33 §47, 2003; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).