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§ 8.3B. Amendments to Text of Ordinance or Zone District Map (Rezoning)
1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide a means for amending the text of this Ordinance or making an amendment to the Zone District Map (Rezone).
2. Authority. The City Commission may adopt an ordinance amending the text of this Ordinance or amending the Zone District Map (Rezone) upon compliance with the provisions of this section.
3. Initiation.
a) Amendment to the Text of This Ordinance. A petition to amend the text of this Ordinance may be initiated by the City Commission, the Planning Commission, City staff, an owner of property in the City, or a citizen of the City.
b) Amendment to Zone District Map. A petition to amend the Zone District Map (Rezoning) may be initiated by the City Commission, the Planning Commission, City staff, or pursuant to § A-8.1A: Authority to File Applications.

     Zone District Map Amendments
        (Includes PUD)
 
4. Procedures. The procedures and requirements for a rezoning shall comply with the requirements of § 8.1: General Provisions.
5. Standards. The advisability of amending the text of this Ordinance or making an amendment to the Zone District Map (Rezoning) is a matter committed to the legislative discretion of the City Commission and is not controlled by any one factor. In considering a Zone District Map (Rezoning) amendment, the City Commission may adopt a change for only part of the area requested or for a less intense zone district than requested by the applicant. In determining whether to adopt or disapprove the proposed amendment, the City Commission shall consider the following factors:
a) Consistent With Comprehensive Plan. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
b) Changed Conditions. Whether and the extent to which there are changed conditions that require an amendment.
c) Community Need. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment addresses a demonstrated community need.
d) Compatible With Surrounding Uses. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment is compatible with existing and proposed uses surrounding the subject land, and is the appropriate zone district for the land, or the proposed amendment to the text of this Ordinance will maintain or improve compatibility among uses and will ensure efficient development within the City.
e) Development Patterns. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in a logical and orderly development pattern.