20.08.020 Development to Be Linked to Rezoning

A. Since the purpose of zoning regulations is to promote the general welfare, safety, health, convenience and economic prosperity of the residents of the city, rezoning of property should further this purpose. As rezoning of property itself does nothings to promote these goals, the achievement of proposed development upon which rezoning is based is of prime importance to the city to justify the actual rezoning requested. B. It is to the advantage of an applicant for rezoning to gain City acceptance of a development concept for property which is the subject of a zoning application. Acceptance of a development concept with rezoning approval should only occur when in accordance with policies and guidelines outlined in the city's adopted master plan respecting the need and desires of residents in the immediate area. C. Therefore, in order to associate projected development with a rezoning application, Pleasant View City requires that a concept development plan showing an applicant’s general development proposals be submitted as part of a rezoning application for all proposed developments. D. With this information, the city can more readily determine whether a rezoning application would be in conformance with the city adopted master plan, its goals and policies and be compatible with surrounding land use and zoning and can better assess the impact of the proposed development on existing public infrastructure along with the attitudes of property owners and residents of the impacted area. The intent herein is to enhance flexibility and facilitate ease of acceptance in the city's response to rezoning requests. (Ord.2013-2, dated 5/28/13)