The purpose of this chapter is to establish the type of action, contents of a complete application, and criteria for approval for site rezones. A site rezone is a change in the zoning classification of a property or properties, but shall not include area-wide rezones or a change to the comprehensive plan map, the regulations for which are provided under Title 19, Administration of Land Development Regulations.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

A site rezone is a quasi-judicial process and shall be processed according to the procedures established for Type III land use decisions set forth in Chapter [19.10,] Land Use Administrative Procedures.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

A.

A site rezone proposal may be initiated by the city council, the planning commission, or by application of a property owner or his authorized agent.

B.

A land owner or authorized agent desiring a site rezone shall file an application containing the following:

1.

Legal description of the property;

2.

Size of property (in acreage or square feet);

3.

Consent of property owner, if submitted by an authorized agent;

4.

Present improvements on property;

5.

White Salmon comprehensive land use plan, land use designation, current zone classification, and desired zone classification;

6.

The administrator may determine that a site plan is required. The site plan shall include:

A.

Location of existing and proposed buildings, structures, accesses, off-street parking and loading spaces, and landscaping;

B.

Topography, existing and proposed;

C.

Mechanical roof facilities, if subject property is so oriented as to become part of the view from adjacent properties;

D.

Architectural perspective, layout, and all elevations drawn without exaggeration, except where noted, including locations, area and design of signs, and all landscaping;

7.

A statement explaining how the desired zone classification is consistent with the White Salmon comprehensive land use plan;

8.

A statement explaining why the proposed zoning classification and allowed uses are suitable for the property and why the existing zoning classification and allowed uses are no longer suitable for the property; and

9.

Application fee as established in Chapter [19.10,] Land Development Permit Application and Appeal Fees.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

In order for a site rezone request to be approved, the council must find that:

A.

The proposal is consistent with the White Salmon comprehensive land use plan goals, policies, and map;

B.

The proposal is consistent with the purposes of the zoning ordinance;

C.

The proposal is consistent with the purpose of the proposed zone district;

D.

The subject property is suitable for the uses allowed under the proposed zone district;

E.

The proposed zone change and associated uses are compatible with neighboring land uses; and

F.

The proposal will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety or welfare of the city.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

Upon the effective date of the adoption by ordinance of a site rezone, the official zoning map of the city shall so be amended.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)

No application for a site rezone shall be considered within ninety days of denial of the same request, unless in the opinion of the city council new evidence or circumstances warrant reconsideration within that time.

(Ord. No. 2012-11-905, 11-26-2012)