Zoning Amendment Application

ZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION

This Zoning Amendment Application is submitted by Applicant Name: whose mailing address is . Owner Name (if different): Owner Address: .

Property Location/Address: Parcel / Tax ID Number:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Applicant is the legal owner or authorized agent for the property identified above and seeks approval of a zoning amendment to alter existing zoning classification or zoning ordinance language that affects the subject property;

WHEREAS, the requested amendment consists of a proposed to the zoning regulations and may necessitate review by planning staff, public notice, and public hearing; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant submits this application together with required exhibits, statements of justification, and certifications as set forth herein, and requests that the appropriate municipal body consider the application pursuant to applicable local ordinance and procedural requirements;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Applicant submits this application and agrees to comply with the conditions and acknowledgements contained in this form and any subsequent conditions imposed by the governing body as a condition of approval.

1. APPLICATION DATA

Map Amendment / Rezoning Text Amendment Other:

2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT

3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION & PARCEL INFORMATION

4. JUSTIFICATION & CONSISTENCY

Provide a written justification demonstrating how the proposed amendment is consistent with the adopted land use plan, serves the public health, safety and welfare, and the specific public benefits to be achieved:

5. ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS

The Applicant attests that the following required exhibits are submitted with this application (check all that apply):

Cover Letter describing request
Site Plan / Survey
Legal Description
Maps and Aerial Exhibits
List of Adjacent Property Owners / Mailing Labels
Other Exhibits:

6. PROCEDURE, FEES, AND NOTICE

The Applicant acknowledges that processing of this application requires review by municipal staff, payment of any applicable fees, public notice, and that additional studies may be required. Fees are non-refundable once application review has commenced. The Applicant is responsible for costs associated with required notices, mailed notices, and reproduction of maps and exhibits.

Fee Paid Fee Pending / To Be Invoiced

7. CERTIFICATIONS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS

By signing below, the Applicant and Owner certify and acknowledge the following:

(a) The information provided in this application and the attachments is true and complete to the best of the signatory's knowledge; false statements made herein constitute grounds for denial or revocation of any approval granted as a result of this application.
(b) The Applicant consents to entry upon the subject property by municipal officials and authorized agents for purposes of inspection in connection with this application and any resulting approvals.
(c) Approval of a zoning amendment does not constitute authorization to commence construction or change land use until all required permits and approvals have been obtained.

I acknowledge and accept the certifications and acknowledgements above.

8. LEGAL PROVISIONS

Governing Law: This application and any approvals issued in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws and ordinances of the applicable jurisdiction, and any action challenging an approval shall be brought in the appropriate state or local court.

Entire Agreement: This application, together with the exhibits and written materials submitted herewith, constitutes the entire submission and understanding between the Applicant and the municipal authority with respect to the requested amendment and supersedes all prior understandings and communications, whether written or oral.

Severability: If any provision of this application or any condition of approval is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Notices: All notices required or permitted under this application shall be given in writing and delivered to the addresses provided herein; notice shall be effective upon personal delivery or three days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party to be notified.

Amendments and Waiver: No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this application shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.

Counterparts: This application may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

9. CONTACT FOR NOTICE AND CORRESPONDENCE

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