Title
CASE NO. ZCA-2024-0017. A request from Los Alamos County, Community Development Department, for the Planning and Zoning Commission to make recommendation to County Council to amend Chapter 16, “County of Los Alamos Development Code”. The amendment will fix text typos, errors, redundant language, and add text omitted.
Applicant
Paul Andrus, Los Alamos County Community Development Director
Case Manager
Jane Mathews, Senior Planner
Possible Action
In accordance with Section 16-69(b)(5) the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make one of the following recommendations based on the decision criteria applicable:
1. Recommendation of approval of the development application as presented.
2. Recommendation of approval of the development application with conditions. In granting conditional approval, the Planning and Zoning Commission may only recommend such conditions as are reasonably necessary to meet the approval criteria of the specific procedures.
3. Recommendation of denial of the application.
4. If the Planning and Zoning Commission is unable to arrive at a recommendation, the proposed development application shall be forwarded without recommendation to the County Council for consideration.
Decision Criteria
a. The request substantially conforms to the intent and policies of the comprehensive plan and other adopted county policies and plans.
b. The proposed change will not result in land use inconsistent with the purpose of the district or incompatible with a use allowed in the underlying zone district.
c. The proposed change will clarify existing language, remove redundant or inconsistent language, or simplify the understanding and implementation of the Code.
d. The proposed amendment promotes public health, safety, and welfare.
Attachments
A - Application and Ordinance #02-363
B - Public Notice
C - Staff Report