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HomeMy WebLinkAbout004_ZoneMapAmendmentZMA ZONE MAP AMENDMENT CHECKLIST ZONE MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION PROCEDURE A Zone Map Amendment (ZMA), requests a change of zoning to an existing parcel or as part of an annexation to a property that requires a zoning designation. If the rezone is part of an annexation, this handout provides details for the application requirements required to rezone a property. ZMA APPLICATION CHECKLIST 1.Complete and signed development review application form A1. 2.All materials must be a JPEG or PDF. No individual files will be accepted that are larger than 20 MB. Files that are larger must be broken down into smaller files. Ensure that layers are flattened. 3.The digital copies must be separated into two categories: Documents and Plans. a.The Documents folder should include items such as application forms, narrative, response to City comments, supplemental documents, technical reports, easements, legal documents, etc. b.The Plans folder should include items such as site plans, civil plans, landscape plans, photometric plans, elevations, etc. All drawing files must be drawn and formatted for a 24” x 36” sheet file or 11” x 17” sheet file. Plan pages shall be properly oriented in landscape mode. 4.Naming protocol. Each individual document or plan sheet must have a proper name and date. For example a document might be labeled “CONR application 04-01-2021”. 5.Complete and signed property adjoiners certificate form N1 and materials. 6.Project narrative including a detailed response to the following: a.Is the new zoning designed in accordance with the growth policy? How? b.Will the new zoning secure safety from fire and other dangers? How? c.Will the new zoning promote public health, safety and welfare? How? d.Will the new zoning facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements? How? e.Will the new zoning provide reasonable provision of adequate light and air? How? f.Will the new zoning have an effect on motorize and non-motorized transportation systems? How? g.Does the new zoning promote compatible urban growth? How? h.Does the new zoning promote the character of the district? How? i.Does the new zoning address the affected area’s peculiar suitability for particular uses? How? j.Was the new zoning adopted with a view of conserving the values of buildings? How? k.How does the new zoning encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area? How? Zone Map Amendment Page 1 of 2 Revision Date: June 2021 ZMA MINIMUM NARRATIVE STANDARD As an amendment is a legislative action, the Commission has broad latitude to determine a policy direction. The burden of proof that the application should be approved lies with the applicant. A zone map amendment must be in accordance with the growth policy (criteria A) and be designed to secure safety from fire and other dangers (criteria B), promote public health, public safety, and general welfare (criteria C), and facilitate the provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements (criteria D). Therefore, to approve a zone map amendment the Commission must find Criteria A-D are met. In addition, the Commission must also consider criteria E-K, and may find the zone map amendment to be positive, neutral, or negative with regards to these criteria. To approve the zone map amendment, the Commission must find the positive outcomes of the amendment outweigh negative outcomes for criteria E-K. In determining whether the criteria are met, the City considers the entire body of regulations for land development. Standards which prevent or mitigated negative impacts are incorporated throughout the entire municipal code but are principally in Chapter 38, Unified Development Code. The information, or argument, is necessary to make a decision. Statements supporting the application must identify goals and objectives of the Growth Policy advanced by the proposed change. Conclusory statements are not arguments for a proposed change. Your argument is critical to the success or failure of your application. Please refer to example findings to help inform your analysis. Be aware your application will be analyzed against spot zoning and is a primary component of the public review. You may wish to comment to ensure your request is successful and defensible.