§ 7.3.5. Standards and factors governing review of proposed amendments to the official zoning map.

The following standards and factors are found to be relevant to the exercise of the county's zoning powers and shall govern the review of all proposed amendments to the official zoning map:

A.

Whether the zoning proposal is in conformity with the policy and intent of the comprehensive plan.

B.

Whether the zoning proposal will permit a use that is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and nearby property or properties.

C.

Whether the property to be affected by the zoning proposal has a reasonable economic use as currently zoned.

D.

Whether the zoning proposal will adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property or properties.

E.

Whether there are other existing or changing conditions affecting the use and development of the property which give supporting grounds for either approval or disapproval of the zoning proposal.

F.

Whether the zoning proposal will adversely affect historic buildings, sites, districts, or archaeological resources.

G.

Whether the zoning proposal will result in a use which will or could cause an excessive or burdensome use of existing streets, transportation facilities, utilities, or schools.

H.

Whether the zoning proposal adversely impacts the environment or surrounding natural resources.

( Ord. No. 15-06 , 8-25-2015)