04.050 Procedures for Amending the Lehi City Development Code and Lehi City Zoning District Map

A. The text of this Code and the Lehi City Zoning District Map may be amended from time to time, consistent with the adopted Lehi City General Plan. B. The Planning Division shall prepare a report of the findings of the Reviewing Departments within 21 days and not less than seven days prior to the meeting with the Planning Commission indicating whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the Elements of the General Plan, the effect of the proposed amendment on the existing goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan, and listing any revisions to this Code that would be needed to implement the proposed amendment. Following the required public hearing, the Commission shall file a recommendation with the City Council recommending approval, modification or disapproval of the proposed Development Code or Zoning District Map amendment. The City Council shall consider the proposed amendment and the recommendation of the Commission pursuant to the procedures established by this Code and the Utah Code and shall provide the required notice for a public meeting. The City Council may approve the amendment, revise and approve the proposed amendment, or reject the proposed amendment. If the City Council approves the proposed amendment as submitted or as revised, the City Council shall adopt the amendment by ordinance and in accordance with all procedures established by law. C. The Commission may recommend, and the City Council may attach such conditions to the approval of an application for Development Code amendment or Zoning District Map amendment as are necessary to implement the General Plan and carry out the intent of this Code. All conditions shall be expressly stated in the approving ordinance. Section 04.060. Criteria for Approval. No amendment to this Code or the Zoning District Map may be recommended for approval by the Planning Commission nor approved by the City Council unless such amendment or conditions thereto are consistent with the General Plan. In considering a Code or Zoning District Map amendment, the applicant shall identify, and the City Staff, Reviewing Departments, Commission, and the City Council will 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 General Plan; 3. consistency and compatibility of the proposed zone with the General Plan land uses of nearby and adjoining properties; 4. the suitability of the properties for the uses requested and their suitability for the existing uses identified by the General Plan; 5. whether a change in the uses allowed for the affected properties will unduly affect the uses, or proposed uses for nearby and adjoining properties; 6. the gain to the public health, safety and welfare from the existing classification to the proposed amendment; and 7. the overall community benefit of the proposed amendment. Section 04.070. Effect of an Amendment to the Lehi City Development Code and Zoning District Map. An amendment to the Lehi City Development Code or Zoning District Map shall not authorize the development of land. After an amendment has been approved by the City Council, no development shall occur until the required development permits and licenses have been issued by the City.