Chapter 17.80
AMENDMENTS

Sections:

17.80.010    Establishment and change of zones—Initiation of action.

17.80.020    Change in zoning map—Who may initiate action.

17.80.030    Requirements for petition to change the zoning map.

17.80.040    Amendment to zoning title.

17.80.010 Establishment and change of zones—Initiation of action.

A change of zone or the establishment of a zone in an unclassified zone may be initiated by the planning commission, or pursuant to a petition filed as provided in this chapter. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))

17.80.020 Change in zoning map—Who may initiate action.

Any citizen of the county or owner of property in the county may petition the planning commission in person or in writing to initiate, on its own motion, action to change the zoning map. The property owners in the county may petition the planning commission in writing for a change of the zoning map for property under their ownership. The planning commission shall give due consideration to any and all such requests and if it deems advisable may hold a formal public hearing to further consider the proposed change of the zoning map. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))

17.80.030 Requirements for petition to change the zoning map.

Petition to change the zoning map shall include:

A.    Date existing zoning became effective;

B.    Changed conditions alleged to warrant the change in zoning;

C.    Facts to justify the change on the basis of advancing the public welfare;

D.    Effect the change will have on adjacent property and upon the comprehensive development plan;

E.    Such other information which the planning commission may deem necessary. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))

17.80.040 Amendment to zoning title.

An amendment to the zoning title may be adopted, amended, or supplemented by resolution adopted by the board of county commissioners upon recommendation of or with the concurrence of the planning commission, following a public hearing by the planning commission. (Ord. O-01-05 § 2 (part))