When a
rezoning application applies only to specific property, the
Commission considers the following factors when making its
recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
- Whether or not the
current district classification of the property to be
rezoned is valid and the suitability of the subject property
for the uses to which it has been restricted under the
existing zoning classification.
- Whether there is a
need for additional land zoned for the purpose requested.
- The character and
zoning of nearby property.
- Master Plan future
land use designations.
- The extent to which
the proposed use will detrimentally or positively affect
nearby property.
- The length of time
the subject property has remained vacant as zoned.
- Recommendations of
the County's professional staff.
- The availability and
adequacy of required public and community facilities,
utilities, and services to serve the proposed use.
These may include but are not limited to sanitary and storm
sewers, water, electrical service, police and fire
protection, schools, parks and recreation facilities, roads,
libraries, solid waste collection and disposal, and others,
as applicable.
- The extent to which
the proposed use would adversely affect the capacity or
safety of that portion of the street network influenced by
the use, or present parking problems in the vicinity of the
property.
- The environmental
impacts that the proposed use will generate including, but
not limited to, excessive storm water runoff, water
pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, excessive
nighttime lighting, or other environmental harm.
- The ability of the
applicant to satisfy any requirements applicable to the
specific use imposed pursuant to these Regulations and other
applicable County ordinances.
Ordinance Text Amendments
When a
proposed amendment would result in a change in the text of the
Zoning Ordinance, the Commission is to consider the following
criteria when making its' recommendation.
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Whether such a change is
consistent with the intent and the purpose of the ordinance
and the goals and policies of the Master Plan;
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Whether the change is the
result of an error or omission in the original text;
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The areas that are most
likely to be directly affected by such change and the likely
effects; and
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The changes in physical,
social or economic conditions or development practices that
justify the proposed change.
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