This section of the Code establishes standards for Land Use Code amendments and rezoning.

Land Use Code Amendments may be initiated by the County or by persons who are residents of, or own property in, San Miguel County subject to compliance with the following standard. Refer to Sections 3-6 and 4-6 for procedures and submission contents.

5-1802A.

Land Use Code Amendments shall be drafted in a form consistent with the organizational format and style of the code.

Rezoning may be initiated by the County or by persons who are residents of, or own property in, San Miguel County subject to compliance with the standards in this section. Refer to Sections 3-6 and 4-6 for procedures and submission contents.

5-1803A.

The Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners shall approve or disapprove rezoning on the basis of whether the proposed rezoning:

I.

Meets any applicable sections of the Land Use Code;

II.

Is consistent with the San Miguel County Comprehensive Development Plan;

III.

Is compatible with surrounding Zone Districts and land uses, considering existing land, neighborhood characteristics, and community character, with the understanding that different densities and intensity of uses are not in and of themselves incompatible;

IV.

Would not result in unsupportable demands on public facilities, and would not exceed the capacity of such public facilities, including but not limited to transportation facilities, sewage facilities, water supply, parks, drainage, school and emergency medical facilities;

V.

Would not result in significant adverse impacts on the natural environment;

VI.

Would not be in conflict with the public interest; and

VII.

Would help achieve the Land Use Policies, as set forth in Article 2 of this Land Use Code.

5-1803B.

The Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners shall also consider whether conditions affecting the subject parcel have changed or whether the surrounding neighborhood supports the proposed amendment.

5-1803C.

The Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners shall also consider the effect of the proposed amendment on traffic generation and road safety.