§ 19.34.010. Purpose.

(a)

An amendment to any element of the General Plan may, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter, be made whenever the public necessity, general welfare, changing urban socio-economic development, or good planning practice justifies such action.

(b)

A proceeding for a General Plan amendment may be initiated:

(1)

By the council through the adoption of a motion, describing the General Plan element affected and the nature of the amendment proposed, directing the commission to hold a public hearing thereon;

(2)

By the commission on its own through the adoption of a motion describing the General Plan element affected and the nature of the amendment proposed by at least three of the authorized number of the commission; or

(3)

By filing with the commission a General Plan amendment application.

(Ord. No. 934-2015, § 19.34.010, 7-20-2015)