A. The City Council may in its sole discretion consider proposed amendments to the text of the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, or the Thoroughfare Plan (for amendments to zoning district boundaries or zoning regulations, see § 3.1.8: Amendment to zoning map or text.
B. If authorized by resolution of Council, the City Manager or a designee may initiate the process to amend the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, or the Thoroughfare Plan.
C. Council may adopt an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, or the Thoroughfare Plan upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission and following a public hearing.
D. Staff will prepare a report addressing the impact of the proposed amendment, including the following considerations:

1. Specific reference to affected goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and the necessity of the proposed amendment to further or enhance the remaining goals and objectives;
2. The effect the amendment will have upon specific properties or, if none, the effect on the overall development or redevelopment of properties in the City including any potential adverse impacts;
3. If the proposed amendment is a Future Land Use Map or Thoroughfare Plan change, the effect the change will have upon abutting properties and the potential changes in the development of the property or the area (for example, potential increased residential density or potential increased supply of commercial land).

See § 1.1.19: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

See Amendment Application Checklist for detailed information.