Chapter 18.46
AMENDMENTS
Sections:
18.46.020 Authority and application.
18.46.010 Purpose.
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. 2001-248 § 46; Ord. 45 § 1, 1994; Ord. 18 § 1, 1994).
18.46.020 Authority and application.
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. 2023-656 § 12; Ord. 45 § 1, 1994; Ord. 18 § 1, 1994).
18.46.030 Required findings.
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. 45 § 1, 1994; Ord. 18 § 1, 1994).
18.46.040 Burden of proof.
The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed amendment meets the conditions of the required findings above. (Ord. 45 § 1, 1994; Ord. 18 § 1, 1994).