§ 34-204. Standards for considering zoning decisions

The planning commission shall consider the following when considering an amendment to this article or a zoning map:

(1) The existing land uses and zoning classification of nearby property;

(2) The suitability of the subject property for the zoned purposes;

(3) The extent to which the property values of the subject property are diminished by the particular zoning restrictions;

(4) The extent to which the destruction of property values of the subject property promotes the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the public;

(5) The relative gain to the public, as compared to the hardship imposed upon the individual property owner;

(6) Whether the subject property has a reasonable economic use as currently zoned;

(7) The length of time the property has been vacant as zoned, considered in the context of land development in the area in the vicinity of the property;

(8) Whether the proposed zoning will be a use that is suitable in view of the use and development of adjacent and nearby property;

(9) Whether the proposed zoning will adversely affect the existing use or usability of adjacent or nearby property;

(10) Whether the zoning proposal is in conformity with the policies and intent of the comprehensive plan;

(11) 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;

(12) 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.

(Ord. of 7-20-1994, § 11.04)