After reviewing any planning commission recommendations concerning a proposed amendment, the city council may amend, supplement, or change by ordinance any of the provisions herein.
(Ord. 18 § 1, 1994; Ord. 45 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2001-248 § 46)
Amendments to the text of this title may be initiated by the city council, the planning commission, city staff, or petition submitted by a person with standing.
(Ord. 18 § 1, 1994; Ord. 45 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2023-656 § 12)
Amendments to the text to this title may be made if all the following findings are made:
A.
The amendment is consistent with the purposes of the comprehensive plan;
B.
The amendment is consistent with the purpose of this title;
C.
There have been significant changes in the circumstances to warrant a change;
D.
The benefit or cost to the public health, safety and welfare is sufficient to warrant the action.
(Ord. 18 § 1, 1994; Ord. 45 § 1, 1994)
The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed amendment meets the conditions of the required findings above.
(Ord. 18 § 1, 1994; Ord. 45 § 1, 1994)