19C.10.065 GMA Periodic Update-Review and Evaluation of Council Initiated Amendments.
A. During a required GMA periodic update, the Planning and Public Works Department shall evaluate Council-initiated amendments based upon the following:
1. Is there a community or countywide need for the proposed amendment? If so, what is that need?
2. Is the infrastructure available to support the requested amendment, such as sewer, water, roads, schools, fire support?
3. Would the requested amendment provide public benefits? If so, what sorts of public benefits?
4. Are there physical constraints on the property?
5. Are there environmental constraints, such as noise, access, traffic, hazard areas on or adjacent to the proposed amendment?
6. What types of land use or activities are located on the property?
7. What types of land use or activities are located on neighboring properties?
8. Is the proposed amendment consistent with all applicable state and local planning policies?
B. UGA amendments shall be evaluated based upon criteria listed in PCC 19C.10.060 C.
C. Comprehensive Plan amendments for Planned Communities shall be evaluated based upon PCC 19C.10.060 D.
D. Planning and Public Works shall forward the amendments to the Planning Commission with their recommendation, as part of the larger update proposal.