9-6-3 AMENDMENTS TO ZONE DISTRICT MAP

The Zone District Map may be amended as provided in this section. The required fee for zone change applications to cover the cost of processing and review is indicated in the Consolidated Fee Schedule that is available by request at Town hall or on the Town website. A. Review Process: 1. Planning Commission: The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Planning Commission with documentation as prescribed in chapter 4 of this title, "Submittal Requirements". Within a reasonable time after receiving the proposed amendment, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment, and shall forward a recommendation to the Town Council for approval, modification and approval, or denial of the proposed zone amendment by following the procedures described by Utah Code Annotated § 10-9a-502 a n d § 10-9a-503. 2. Town Council: Following the Planning Commission public hearing, the Town Council shall also convene a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed amendment. Once a recommendation is forwarded from the Planning Commission to the Town Council, the Council shall reject, or adopt the proposed amendment either as proposed by the Planning Commission or after making any revision that the Town Council considers appropriate. B. Standards For Review: The Planning Commission and Town Council shall consider whether the proposed amendment meets the following standards and conditions: 1. Addresses a recognized and demonstrated need in the community; 2. Will be compatible with the character of the neighborhood and surrounding structures in use, scale, mass and circulation; 3. Will not result in an over intensive use of the land or excessive depletion of natural resources; 4. Will not have a material adverse effect on community capital improvement programs; 5. Will not require a level of community facilities and services greater than that which is available; or will be made available; 6. Will not result in undue traffic congestion and traffic hazards; 7. Will not cause significant air, odor, water, light or noise pollution; 8. Will not otherwise be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the present or future inhabitants of the Town. (ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008)