18A.30.060 Decision criteria for rezone requests – Comprehensive plan.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate each rezone request. A zoning map amendment shall only be approved if the Council concludes that at minimum the proposal complies with subsections (A) through (C) of this section. To be considered are whether:
A. The rezone is consistent with either the comprehensive plan including the Plan’s Future Land Use Map as described in LMC 18A.30.070 or with a concurrently approved amendment to the plan.
B. The rezone will maintain the public health, safety, or welfare.
C. The rezone is consistent with other development regulations that implement the comprehensive plan.
D. The rezone will result in a district that is compatible with adjoining zoning districts; this may include providing a transition zone between potentially incompatible designations.
E. Public facilities and services existing and planned for the area are adequate and likely to be available to serve potential development allowed by the proposed zone. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]