18.175.040 Planning and zoning commission action.
A. Hearing. The planning and zoning commission shall conduct a public hearing in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 18.140 MCC, Common Procedures.
B. Recommendation to Council. Following the public hearing, the planning and zoning commission shall make a written recommendation on the adoption or amendment of the zoning map and/or code. The director shall promptly transmit to the city council the planning and zoning commission’s written recommendation, together with any maps, charts, studies, or other materials, including any environmental analysis, if required.
C. Findings. The planning and zoning commission shall make the following findings in their recommendation to the city council:
1. The amendment is consistent with the general plan;
2. Any change in district boundaries is necessary to achieve the balance of land uses desired by the city, consistent with the general plan, and to increase the inventory of land within a given zoning district; and
3. The amendment will promote the growth of the city in an orderly manner and protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare. [Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 509.04.]