The text and/or map of this title may be amended to better implement the city of Colville comprehensive plan or protect the health, safety, and welfare of local residents.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997; Ord. 1278 NS § 5, 2002)
A. 
An amendment to the text of this title or to make a change in or addition to the zoning map by altering district boundaries may be initiated by the council, commission, or by application of a property owner or contract purchaser or their authorized agent.
B. 
An application by a property owner or their authorized agent for an amendment to this title shall be filed with the administrative official on forms provided by the city. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposed development plans, including a site plan and building elevations, along with their site-specific zone change application. If development plans are submitted along with a site-specific zone change application and approved, proposed development by a property owner or their authorized agent should substantially adhere to the approved plans. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as established by resolution of the city council.
C. 
Attached to any proposed amendment or supplement shall be an explanation and justification for the proposed change. Additionally, a request for a zone boundary change or zone change shall be accompanied by an accurate map showing the affected property and all other properties 300 feet in all directions from the property lines. A complete list of all owners of record of all property on the map shall also be submitted.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997; Ord. 1746 NS, 1/13/2026)
A. 
A site-specific zone map or text amendment shall be subject to a Type IV review consistent with CMC § 17.108.120.
B. 
An amendment to the comprehensive plan and/or area-wide development regulation shall be subject to a Type V review consistent with CMC § 17.108.130.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997; Ord. 1324 NS § 10, 2004)
A. 
Whenever there is a proposed rezoning being reviewed where public hearing is advertised and held, if after hearing testimony and considering the facts involved, the commission finds that a more restrictive zone classification than that requested and advertised or that a rezoning of less land than that advertised would be in the public interest and constitute good zoning practice, the commission may recommend the more restrictive zone or smaller land area without readvertising and rehearing. For the purpose of this provision, the single-family suburban district (R-1-S) shall be interpreted as being the most restrictive zone district.
B. 
The commission shall not recommend approval of or the city council approve an amendment to the comprehensive plan or any implementing ordinance or regulation unless it first makes the following findings and conclusions:
1. 
The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent and goals of the Colville comprehensive plan and meets the requirements and intent of the Colville Municipal Code, including the type and intensity of development, and the protection of critical resources areas.
2. 
The proposed amendment is consistent with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
3. 
The city and other responsible agencies and special districts will be able to supply the development resulting from the amended comprehensive plan or implementing ordinance with adequate roads and streets for access and circulation, water supply, storm drainage, sanitary sewage disposal, emergency services, and environmental protection.
4. 
The amendment adequately mitigates impacts identified through the SEPA review process, if applicable.
5. 
The amendment is beneficial to the public health, safety, and welfare, and is in the public interest.
(Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997)