A Comprehensive Plan and development regulations that are reviewed and updated as appropriate, in order to respond to changes in community needs and to ensure progress toward accomplishing the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. An application process where any proponent may formally request a Comprehensive Plan or development regulation change from the City. A docketing system to track and list requested changes. Public notice of requested changes, with opportunity for the submission of written comments. Other relevant documents Council receives the staff report prior to the meeting in which the request is to be considered.
Council considers the request.
Proponent is allowed to make a presentation. Appropriate City staff are present as subject matter experts. Refer request to the Planning Commission for further review and recommendation to the City Council, where the request and Planning Commission recommendation are reviewed prior to a public hearing to be held by the City Council. Defer further City Council consideration for one or more years to allow the City further time to evaluate the impact of the request on the existing Comprehensive Plan or regulations. Reject the request.