14.08.060 Decisional criteria for plan amendment proposals.
In consideration that the comprehensive plan was developed and adopted after significant study and public participation, the principles, goals, objectives and policies contained therein shall be granted substantial weight when considering any proposed amendment. Therefore, the burden of proof for justifying a proposed amendment rests with the applicant, who must demonstrate that the request complies with all of the following decisional criteria:
A. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare; and
B. The proposed plan amendment will further and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan, except for the policy being amended, and the County-Wide Planning Policies for King County; and
C. The proposed plan amendment is consistent with the city’s plans, policies and regulations for providing community facilities, including, but not limited to, utilities, transportation, parks, or schools, concurrent with development; and
D. If the request is to change the land use designation of a specific property on the comprehensive plan land use map, the applicant must also demonstrate either of the following:
1. The existing land use designation was clearly made in error due to an oversight; or
2. There has been a change in circumstances and the proposal would better achieve the comprehensive plan goals and policies than the existing comprehensive plan section. (Ord. 975-05 § 6).