What if a property owner wants to do something on his or her property that is not allowed by the current zoning designation? How can he or she get it changed?
The process begins with the owner or a prospective purchaser submitting an application for a Zone Change and filing fee to the Planning Department. All applicants are encouraged to first meet with staff to make sure that they understand the information required for a submittal and the potential issues they may face. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to meet with neighboring owners prior to filing the application, especially if the change appears to be controversial. This allows the applicant to consider incorporating the concerns of neighbors in order to find out how best to mitigate the impact of their proposed development. From the submittal date, it will take four to six weeks until the Planning Commission public hearing. Staff will research the request to determine the previous history relating to the site, the character of surrounding uses and zoning, the infrastructure available and consistency of the request with relevant Comprehensive Plan policies. If the requested zone
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