§ 1500-25-070. Zoning Code Amendment

A.

Purpose. A Zoning Code Amendment is a discretionary action that enables the County to change the text of this Code and/or the zoning map where required for the public necessity, convenience, and/or general welfare.

B.

Applicability. The procedures in this chapter shall apply to all proposed Zoning Code Amendments. A request for Zoning Code Amendment may be made by:

1.

A property owner or owners of a parcel proposed to be rezoned or upon which an amendment to the Zoning Code text would apply;

2.

Motion of the Board of Supervisors; or

3.

Recommendation by the Director.

C.

Approving Authority. The Planning Commission shall recommend, and the Board of Supervisors shall approve or deny an application for a Zoning Code Amendment consistent with the requirements of Table 1500-23-1. When a Zoning Code Amendment is submitted in conjunction with an application for another approval, permit, or entitlement under this Zoning Code, it shall be heard and acted upon at the same time as that application. Entitlements approved in conjunction with a Zoning Code Amendment that cannot be approved without the amendment shall not be effective until the amendment is effective.

D.

Zoning Map. Amendments to the zoning map may be accomplished by an ordinance for a parcel or parcels of land adopting a map the Board of Supervisors deems appropriate.

E.

Required Findings. The Approving Authority shall make all of the following findings to approve a Zoning Code Amendment. The inability to make one or more of the findings is grounds for denial of an application:

1.

The Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;

2.

The Zoning Code Amendment promotes the growth of the County in an orderly manner; and

3.

Approval of the Zoning Code Amendment will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the area, or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the area or to the general welfare of the County.