1. An amendment to the comprehensive plan policies;

2. An amendment to the comprehensive plan land use map (which requires a simultaneous rezone);

3. An amendment to the development regulations.

1. A petition must be submitted on or before the last business day of March, except that a city-initiated petition is not subject to this deadline.

2. A petition for a rezone or map amendment may be considered only once between each comprehensive plan periodic update unless the applicant demonstrates a substantial change in circumstances. A petition for the same property may not be considered in consecutive years.

1. A petition must be filed with the department on forms provided by the department.

2. A petition must be filed with all fees required by the adopted fee schedule.

3. A city-initiated petition does not require a written petition or fees.

1. A detailed statement of what is proposed to be changed and why;

2. A statement of anticipated impacts to be caused by the change, including geographic area affected and issues presented;

3. A demonstration of why the proposal is needed;

4. A statement of how the amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan’s vision and goals.

1. The land use designation criteria in the comprehensive plan; and

2. Approval criteria for map amendments and rezones. (Ord. 2992 § 1 (Att. A), 2016)