17.74.020 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Zone Change – Review Criteria.
An amendment to the official zoning map may be authorized, provided that the proposal satisfies all relevant requirements of this ordinance, and also provided that the applicant demonstrates the following:
A. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan;
B. The proposed amendment is orderly and timely, considering the pattern of development in the area, surrounding land uses, and any changes which may have occurred in the neighborhood or community to warrant the proposed amendment;
C. Utilities and services can be efficiently provided to serve the proposed uses or other potential uses in the proposed zoning district.
When the proposed amendment concerns needed housing (as defined in the McMinnville Comprehensive Plan and state statute), criterion “B” shall not apply to the rezoning of land designated for residential use on the plan map.
In addition, the housing policies of the McMinnville Comprehensive Plan shall be given added emphasis and the other policies contained in the plan shall not be used to:
1. Exclude needed housing;
2. Unnecessarily decrease densities; or
3. Allow special conditions to be attached which would have the effect of discouraging needed housing through unreasonable cost or delay. (Ord. 4242 §3, 1983; Ord. 4221 §4, 1982; Ord. 4128 (part), 1981; Ord. 3380 (part), 1968).