Part 20.30J Amendments to the Text of the Land Use Code

20.30J.110 Scope.

This Part 20.30J establishes the procedure and criteria that the City will use in deciding upon an amendment to the text of the Land Use Code.

20.30J.115 Applicability.

This part applies to each amendment to the text of the Land Use Code.

20.30J.120 Purpose.

An amendment to the text of the Land Use Code is a mechanism by which the City may bring its land use and development regulations into conformity with the Comprehensive Plan or respond to changing conditions or needs of the City.

20.30J.125 Who may initiate.

A.    The City Council, the Planning Commission or the Director of Planning and Community Development, with the concurrence of either body, may initiate an amendment to the text of the Land Use Code.

B.    Although the Planning Commission is generally the advisory body for land use amendments as set forth in LUC 20.30J.130, the City Council may amend the text of the Land Use Code without prior review or recommendation from the Planning Commission, provided a public hearing is held by the City Council and a finding of necessity is made. (Ord. 5790, 12-3-07, § 8)

20.30J.130 Applicable procedure.

The City will process an amendment to the text of the Land Use Code using Process IV, LUC 20.35.400 et seq. The Planning Commission is generally the advisory body and the Director of Planning and Community Development is the applicable Department Director. (Ord. 5790, 12-3-07, § 9)

20.30J.135 Decision criteria.

The City may approve or approve with modifications a proposal to amend the text of the Land Use Code if:

A.    The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and

B.    The amendment enhances the public health, safety or welfare; and

C.    The amendment is not contrary to the best interest of the citizens and property owners of the City of Bellevue. (Ord. 5481, 10-20-03, § 11)