10-3-9 AMENDMENTS TO CODE AND ZONING MAP

AUTHORITY: The Town Board may from time to time amend, supplement or repeal the provisions and regulations of this title and the Zone District Map of Randolph. No change to the text of this title which affects a portion, or all of the real property regulated by this title and no rezoning of a specific parcel of real property by a change in zoning classification resulting in a change to the Zone District Map shall be valid unless approved by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions set forth herein, except that an application for amending an approved specially planned area plan shall be processed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 5 of this title. INITIATION OF AMENDMENTS: Any amendments to the text of this title or the Zone District Map may be initiated in the following ways: 1. By a motion of the Town Board; 2. Upon the request of the Planning Commission, through a motion by Town Board, 3. By a motion from the Mayor; or 4. Upon request of a property owner within the area to be rezoned or area affected by the change in Code Text. AMENDMENT PROCEDURES: A. Amendment to Text of Code: Whenever an amendment to the text of this title is initiated, such amendment shall be accomplished in the following manner: 1. A completed application shall be submitted to the City. 2. A copy of the proposed amendment shall be delivered to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation. 3. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall either recommend approval, approval with modifications, or deny the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission shall then deliver its recommendation to the Town Board. 4. The Town Board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment. Following the public hearing, the Town Board shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny the amendment. B. Amendment to Zone District Map (Rezoning): 1. Petition by a private landowner: An application for an amendment to the Zone District Map shall be submitted to the City that has been completed with the following: a. An accurate map, or other sufficient legal descriptions b. Names and addresses of all owners of real property within the area to be rezoned, along with authorized signatures of each owner, or by a duly authorized representative of each owner. c. A description of the proposed nature of the amendment. 2. Motion by the Town Board, or Mayor: When the Town Board or Mayor initiates the action of a zone change, an application shall be prepared that contains the following: a. An accurate map or other sufficient legal descriptions. b. Names and addresses of all owners of real property within the area to be rezoned. c. The proposed nature of the amendment. C. Planning Commission Review of an Amendment: The Planning Commission shall review the proposed amendment and make a recommendation to the Town Board. In order to recommend an approval of the amendment to the Town Board, the following criteria must have been met. 1. The Amendment complies with the goals of the General Plan. 2. The amendment is compatible with adjacent land uses and will not be overly burdensome on the local community. 3. The amendment does not adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 4. If applicable, the specific development plan is in compliance with all applicable standards and criteria for approval as described in Chapter 5 of this Title. Prior to making a final recommendation to the Town Board, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to allow for public comment regarding the proposed amendment. D. Town Board Review of an Amendment: The Planning Commission’s recommendation shall be delivered to the Town Board, and a public hearing shall be held regarding the proposed amendment. Following the public hearing, the Town Board shall either approve or deny the amendment. In order to approve the following criteria must be met. 1. The Amendment complies with the goals of the General Plan. 2. The amendment is compatible with adjacent land uses and will not be overly burdensome on the local community. 3. The amendment does not adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 4. The specific development plan is in compliance with all applicable standards and criteria for approval as described in Chapter 5 of this Title. E. Implementation of Approved Amendments: All amendments to the text of this title and to the Zone District Map shall be authorized by ordinance, in the manner prescribed by Utah State Law.