503 Criteria for Approval of Dutch John General Plan and Ordinance Amendments
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Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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In considering a proposed amendment to the Dutch John General Plan, or this Ordinance, the applicant shall identify, and the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council may consider the following factors, among others:
1) The effect of the proposed amendment on the character of the surrounding area;
2) Consistency with the goals and policies of the Dutch John General Plan;
3) Consistency and compatibility with the uses of nearby and adjoining properties;
4) The suitability of the properties for the uses requested;
5) The environmental effect of the proposed amendment or use request, and at their discretion may require an Environmental Impact Assessment, and/or a Critical Area Assessment;
6) Whether a change in the use proposed for the affected properties will unduly affect the uses or proposed uses for nearby and adjoining properties; and
7) The overall community welfare, and benefit of the proposed amendment.
502 Procedures for Amending the Dutch John General Plan or this Ordinance · 504 Effect of a General Plan or Ordinance Amendment