Chapter 1A Zoning Code

Sec. 12.32

pter 1A | 13-73 c. Time to Act i. the Planning commission shall act within 75 days of the filing of a complete, verified application for a proposed Zone change, except as otherwise provided in this Subsection. this time limit may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant and the Planning commission. ii. the Planning commission may withhold action on an application relating to land located within an area in which the city Planning commission is conducting a general survey or study, for a period of up to 180 days from the date the application was filed. the Planning commission shall provide written notice of this decision to the applicant, advising of the study and the postponement. iii. if the Director determines that the application is inconsistent with the General Plan, the Planning commission may withhold action on the application for a period of up to 180 days with the applicant’s consent. this time limit may be extended for two additional 3-month periods by mutual consent of the applicant and the Planning commission. iv. if the Planning commission fails to act on an initiation within the time allowed by this Subdivision, the Planning commission shall be deemed to have approved the ordinance. 4. City Council Action (On Both City and Applicant initiated Zone Changes) a. After the Planning commission has made its report and recommendation, or after the time for it to act has expired, the council may consider the matter. b. if the Planning commission recommends approval of the proposed Zone change, the council shall act within 90 days of receipt of the Planning commission recommendation. this time limit may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant and the council. c. the council may approve or disapprove the proposed Zone change. d. As part of any proposed Zone change, the city council may: i. impose a Special Zoning classification pursuant to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) Sec. 12.32 G. (Special Zoning Classifications) if the parcel is zoned