A. 
Amendments to the text of this title or zoning amendments to the city’s zoning map shall be applied for and processed according to the provisions of Title 19.
B. 
In order to grant a zoning code text amendment, the following findings must be made:
1. 
The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan; and
2. 
The amendment supports and/or enhances the public health, safety or welfare; and
3. 
The amendment is not contrary to the best interest of the citizens and property owners of the city of Poulsbo.
C. 
In order to grant a zoning map amendment, the following findings must be made:
1. 
The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan land use map.
2. 
The amendment is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
3. 
The amendment is warranted because of changed circumstances, a mistake, or because of a need for additional property in the proposed zoning district.
4. 
The subject property is suitable for development in general conformance with zoning standards under the proposed zoning district.
(Ord. 2003-10 § 1 (Exh. A, X(B)), 2003. Formerly 18.92.020; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)
A. 
Comprehensive plan amendments shall be applied for and processed as Type IV permits and according to the provisions of Title 19. The Poulsbo comprehensive plan includes policies and narrative guidance on amending the comprehensive plan.
B. 
In order to grant a comprehensive plan text or map amendment, one of the following must apply:
1. 
The amendment is warranted due to an error in the initial adoption of the city comprehensive plan.
2. 
The amendment is based on a change of conditions or circumstances from the initial adoption of the city comprehensive plan.
3. 
The amendment is based on new information that was not available at the time of the initial adoption of the city comprehensive plan.
4. 
The amendment is based on a change in the population allocation assigned to the city by Kitsap County.
(Ord. 2003-10 § 1 (Exh. A, X(C)), 2003. Formerly 18.92.030; Ord. 2013-04 § 2 (Exh. A (part)), 2013)