C. Impact on the Natural Environment . To what extent the proposed amendment will result in significant impacts on the natural environment, including but not committed to, water, air, noise, stormwater management, wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, and the natural function of the environment.
D. Community Needs . To what extent the proposed amendment addresses a community need(s) including but not limited to, service delivery, types of services, diversity in development, employment and livability.
E. Development Patterns . To what extent the proposed amendment results in a logical and orderly development pattern and does not constitute spot zoning or standards that conflict with the intent and purpose of the Land Development Ordinance.
F. Public Facilities . To what extent the proposed amendment will result in adequate services that is the responsibility of the Town to its citizens.
G. Consistency with Adopted Plans . Consistency with the adopted plans for land use, transportation, pedestrian and bicycle, utilities, and recreation.
(2) Amendment to the Official Zoning Map . The Official Zoning Map as established in the Land Development Ordinance may be amended in accordance with the following: A. Authority . The Town Board of Commissioners may adopt an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map upon compliance with the provisions of this Article. B. Initiating a Rezoning . An amendment to the Official Zoning Map may be proposed by the Town Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Town staff, the owner, agent or a person with standing of a property. Third-party down-zonings are prohibited. Down-zonings initiated by the Town, or the landowner may be permitted. C. Amendment Process . Upon submittal of an application, such application shall be reviewed by the planning staff, public notifications provided, reviewed by the Planning Board and a recommendation made, after a legislative hearing, then the application shall be approved or denied by the Town Board of Commissioners, after a legislative hearing. All applications shall include a
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