02-B Comprehensive Plan - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

CITY OF PARIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Appendix C- Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS Text Amendments Before making any recommendation or decision on a proposed amendment to the text of the zoning or subdivision regulations, the Planning Commission must first hold a public hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to allow both sides to express their views on the proposed amendment. Just as a decision on rezoning request must be based on the best interests of the entire communitv, and not just the interests of a particular person or group of persons, amendments to the text of the zoning and subdivision regulations must also be based on the best interests of the entire community. The following are factors that are appropriate for consideration of proposed text amendments: 1. Whether the amendment is consistent with the intent and purpose of the zoning regulations and the specific article, section or subsection proposed to be amended. 2. What the impact will be on the areas that are most likely to be directly affected by the amendment. 3. Whether the proposed amendment is made necessary because of changed or changing conditions in the areas and zoning districts affected, or in the area of jurisdiction of such changed or changing conditions. 4. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and recommendations of the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Special Use Permits The granting of a special use permit requires a case-by-case approach. The zoning ordinance sets forth conditions that must be met before a special use may be granted. The district regulations also may establish additional conditions. The recommendation to grant a special use permit should be made to the City Council only after the Planning Commission has found all the standards as set forth in the zoning regulations have been met. Appropriate factors for consideration of a special use permit application include: _ 1. The location and size of the proposed use in relation to the site and to adjacent sites and uses of property; and the nature and intensity of operations proposed thereon. 2. Accessibility of the property to police, fire, refuse collection and other municipal services; adequacy of ingress and egress to and within the site; traffic flow and control; and the adequacy of off-street parking and loading areas. 3. Utilities and services, including water, sewer, drainage, gas, and electricity, with particular reference to location, availability, capacity and compatibility. 4. The location, nature, and height of buildings, walls, fences, and other improvements; their relation to adjacent property and uses; and the need for S:U8288\WPMnal rcpun 2-01.doc 92 BWR