Chapter 17.146
AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXT AND DISTRICTS
Sections:
17.146.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the method and criteria by which the zoning map, development codes and the text and maps of the comprehensive plan may be amended. (Ord. 17-06 § 8 (part), 2017: Ord. 04-024 § 49, 2004: Ord. 99-008 § 2(D) (part), 1999)
17.146.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all private or city-initiated requests to amend the text, policies or maps that comprise the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 17-06 § 8 (part), 2017: Ord. 04-024 § 49, 2004: Ord. 99-008 § 2(D) (part), 1999)
17.146.030 Procedures.
A. Development code text, plan text, policy or map changes shall be considered as a Type III land use action, subject to the following:
1. Proposed comprehensive plan map amendments shall be considered collectively, once annually, consistent with the following schedule:
a. Between October 1st and October 31st, the director shall accept applications for preapplication conferences on plan amendments.
b. Between November 1st and November 30th, the director shall hold conferences.
c. Between December 1st and December 31st, the director shall accept formal applications.
d. Between January and March the amendment requests shall be heard by the Battle Ground planning commission as provided for in Chapter 2.10 BGMC.
e. Between March and April the planning commission decision on plan amendments shall be forwarded to city council for final consideration.
f. The above time line is advisory only and does not bind the city. However, the director shall make every effort to adhere to these time lines.
2. Site-specific rezone requests shall be considered by the hearing examiner or planning commission and the city council consistent with the requirements for Type III land use action. (Ord. 17-06 § 8 (part), 2017: Ord. 15-04 § 33 (part), 2015: Ord. 06-07 § 11, 2006: Ord. 04-024 § 49, 2004: Ord. 99-008 § 2(D) (part), 1999)
17.146.040 Criteria.
A. Amendment to the comprehensive plan text and comprehensive plan map shall be subject to distinct, different sets of criteria, as set forth in this section.
B. Criteria for Amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Text. Amendments to this text, goals or policies of the comprehensive plan shall be subject to the following criteria:
1. The proposed amendment shall be consistent with the provisions of the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW, or any amendment thereto.
2. The proposed amendment shall be consistent with the provisions of the Clark County community framework plan.
3. The proposed amendment shall be consistent with other appropriate sections of the comprehensive plan and the capital facility plans.
C. Criteria for amendment of the comprehensive plan map shall be subject to the following criteria:
1. The proposed amendment shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan goals, policies and objectives.
2. The amendment shall meet the locational criteria for the proposed designation as set forth in the comprehensive plan.
3. The amendment shall be consistent with the population projections provided by the office of financial management.
4. The amendment shall be consistent with the Clark County community framework plan.
D. Criteria for Amendment of the Zoning Map.
1. The proposed amendment shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan goals, policies and objectives.
2. The amendment shall meet any locational criteria for the proposed district as set forth in the zoning text.
3. The amendment shall be consistent with the population projections provided by the office of financial management as allocated by Clark County.
4. The proposed zoning district is allowed by the plan to zone matrix adopted by the city council. (Ord. 17-06 § 8 (part), 2017: Ord. 15-04 § 33 (part), 2015: Ord. 04-024 § 49, 2004: Ord. 99-008 § 2(D) (part), 1999)