17.08.020 Legislative Zone Changes and Plan Amendments Criteria.
A. Legislative zone or plan changes may be approved if
1. The effects of the change will not be unreasonably harmful or incompatible with existing uses on the surrounding area; and
2. Public facilities will be used efficiently; and
3. No unnecessary tax burden on the general public or adjacent land owners will result.
B. Legislative zone or plan changes may be approved if subsection (A) above is met and one or more of the following, as applicable, are met:
1. A mistake or omission was made in the original zone or plan designation.
2. There is not an adequate amount of land designated as suitable for specific uses.
C. The hearing body shall consider factors pertinent to the preservation and promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare, including, but not limited to
1. The character of the area involved;
2. It’s peculiar suitability for particular uses;
3. Conservation of property values; and
4. The direction of building development.