Zone Amendment Process
Description
Proposing a use for a parcel of land that is not currently permitted under the current zoning ordinance (see §9-7 of the Town Code for permitted uses in each zone). For example, your property is currently zoned for single-family residential, but you want to put in a restaurant.
Required Permits & Approvals
- General Plan Amendment (if proposed zone is not allowed by General Plan Map)
- Planning Commission Review & Recommendation
- Town Council Adoption by Ordinance
Submittal Requirements
- Application Form
- Zone Amendment Fee ($1,000)
- Development Report
- Aera Map
- Referral Packet
Review Process
- Completed Application Submitted
- Town Staff Review
- Distribution of Public Notice
- Planning Commission Public Hearing
- Planning Commission Recommendation
- Town Council Public Hearing
- Adoption by Ordinance
Standards for Review
- Addresses a recognized and demonstrated need in the community
- Will be compatible with the character of the neighborhood
- Will not result in an over intensive use of the land or excessive depletion of natural resources
- Will not have a material adverse effect on community capital improvement programs
- Will not require a level of community facilities and services greater than that which is available; or will be made available
- Will not result in undue traffic congestion and traffic hazards
- Will not cause significant air, odor, water, light or noise pollution
- Will not otherwise be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the present or future inhabitants of the town