Chapter 11.200
AMENDMENTS
Sections:
11.200.020 Initiation of amendment.
11.200.040 Action of review authority.
11.200.010 Purpose.
The text and/or map of this title and the provisions of the Ritzville Comprehensive Plan may be amended to better implement the intent and vision of the Ritzville Comprehensive Plan or protect the health, safety, and welfare of city residents. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.05.051, 2001).
11.200.020 Initiation of amendment.
A. An amendment or supplement to this title may be initiated by any owner of affected property (in the case of a zone change), or any citizen of Ritzville in the case of other amendments.
B. The planning commission or city council may initiate an amendment to this title at any time.
C. Any proposed amendment shall be presented on forms and in the format prescribed by the commission. Attached to any proposed amendment or supplement shall be an explanation and justification for the proposed change.
D. A request for a zone boundary change or zone change shall be accompanied by an accurate map at a scale not larger than one inch equals 200 feet showing the affected property and 300 feet in all directions from the property lines. A complete list of all owners of property on the map shall also be submitted. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.05.052, 2001).
11.200.030 Review process.
An amendment shall be subject to a Type III review consistent with RCC 11.245.090. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.05.053, 2001).
11.200.040 Action of review authority.
A. The planning commission shall not recommend approval and the council shall not approve an amendment to the comprehensive plan or any implementing ordinance or regulation unless it first makes the following findings and conclusions:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent and goals of the Ritzville Comprehensive Plan and meets the requirements and intent of this title.
2. The city and other responsible agencies and special districts will be able to supply the development resulting from the amended comprehensive plan or implementing ordinance with adequate roads and streets for access and circulation, water supply, storm drainage, sanitary sewage disposal, emergency services, and environmental protection.
3. The amendment adequately mitigates impacts identified through the SEPA review process, if applicable.
4. The amendment is beneficial to the public health, safety, and welfare, and is in the public interest. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.05.054, 2001).