§ 14.2. Community development and general services department review.

The community development and general services department, upon receiving an application for rezoning (whether initiated by the city council or third party) or a request for conditional use permit, shall do the following:

1.

Consult with other departments of the city to fully evaluate the impact of any zoning change or conditional use upon public facilities and services including, but not limited to, schools, drainage, traffic and related facilities.

2.

Conduct a site review of property and surrounding area.

3.

Review each application with reference to its appropriateness and effect on existing land use and its compliance with policy and map provisions of the comprehensive plan.

4.

Report its findings and recommendation to the planning commission and city council, which report shall be a matter of public record.

The community development and general services department's report may recommend amendments to the applicant's request which would reduce the land area for which the application is made, change the district requested to a less intensive or lower density than requested or, recommend such additional conditions regarding the location, character and other features of the application which may be deemed advisable so that the purpose of this ordinance will be served, health, public safety, aesthetics and general welfare secured.

(Ord. of 4-28-2008)