§ 36-600. Planning commission recommendations.

(a)

Scope of examination. In reviewing any application for an amendment to this chapter, the planning commission shall identify and evaluate all factors relevant to the application, and shall report its findings in full along with its recommendations for disposition of the application, to the city council within a period of 60 days. The matters to be considered by the planning commission shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

(1)

What, if any, identifiable conditions related to the application have changed which justify the proposed amendment?

(2)

What are the precedents and the possible effects of such precedent which might result from the approval or denial of the petition?

(3)

What is the impact of the amendment on the ability of the city and other governmental agencies to provide adequate public services and facilities, and/or programs that might reasonably be required in the future if the proposed amendment is adopted?

(4)

Does the petitioned district change adversely affect environmental conditions, or the value of the surrounding property?

(5)

Does the petitioned district change generally comply with the adopted city master plan?

(6)

The ability of the property in question to be put to a reasonable economic use in the zoning district in which it is presently located.

(b)

Findings of fact. All findings of fact shall be made a part of the public records of the meetings of the planning commission. The planning commission shall transmit its findings of fact and a summary of comments received at the public hearing to the city council.

(c)

Outside agency review. In determining the findings of fact mentioned in subsection (b) of this section, the planning commission may solicit information and testimony from officials of, but not limited to, the following agencies:

(1)

The county health department;

(2)

The county road commission;

(3)

The county drain commission; and

(4)

Any school district affected.

(Code 1991, § 19-476; Ord. No. 83, § 20.06, 4-16-1984; Ord. No. 83.4, 2-15-1989)