18.76.020 Application.
A. An application for an amendment to any portion of the text of this title shall be made by filing a written request with the planning department. The application shall request the planning commission review the proposed change in this title. The application shall specifically state the proposed change and the rationale for the change including how the change would further the goals and objectives and better implement the comprehensive plan. The application shall also include the fee as established by resolution by city council.
B. An application for an amendment to the official land use map to change a district designation or boundary shall contain:
1. A description of the land area to be redesignated, the requested new designation, along with the existing designation of the area proposed for redesignation and of the areas on all adjacent sides of the area proposed for redesignation;
2. A written statement of justification for the redesignation setting out the facts that show that the redesignation proposed is consistent with the comprehensive plan and furthers its goals and objectives, and showing that one (1) or more of the following conditions exist:
a. Changing area conditions;
b. Error in original land use designation;
c. Demonstrated suitability of the area for the uses that would be authorized as principal and conditional uses under the new designation and the compatibility of the potential new uses with established uses within the existing district and property abutting the area proposed for redesignation;
3. A description of the structures and uses within three hundred (300) feet of the boundary of the proposed area of change, in all directions, and the effects of the potential uses upon the adjacent areas;
4. The fee as established by resolution of the city council.
C. A request by the city council, the planning commission or the manager for an amendment to the text or map need not meet the fee or content requirements of subsections A and B of this section but must clearly describe the amendment requested. [Ord. 01-05 § 8.]