Zoning 603 Procedures and Review Standards for Land Use Ordinance Amendment Applications
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1) The procedures for the review of a Land Use Ordinance Amendment Application are identified by Chapter 10 and Chapter 15, Administrative Manual.
2) In considering a Land Use Ordinance Amendment Application, the Commission in formulating a recommendation, and the BOCC in deciding a Land Use Ordinance Amendment Application shall consider the following factors, among others:
a) The effect of the proposed amendment on the overall well-being of the County.
b) The effect of the proposed amendment on the public health, welfare, and safety.
c) The effect of the proposed amendment on the interests of the County, and its residents.
d) The ability of the County, and other service providers, as applicable, to provide all infrastructure, facilities, and services required by the proposed uses and activities allowed by the proposed amendment.
e) Compatibility of the proposed uses with nearby and adjoining properties.
f) The suitability of the properties for the uses and activities proposed.
g) The effect of the proposed amendment on the existing goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, and listing any other revisions to the County’s Land Use Ordinances, and any other Ordinances required to implement the amendment.
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