3.4.12 Amendments to the Text of the Comprehensive Plan

Applications submitted by a private individual or entity shall first be considered for appropriateness and priority by the Joint City-County Planning Committee (JCCPC) on an annual basis.

1. Staff shall provide the JCCPC with a preliminary analysis for each application;

2. Staff shall set annual deadlines for application submittals.

3. Fees shall be paid upon application submittal. Notification fees can be refunded upon request of the applicant if the applicant withdraws the application within two weeks from the date the JCCPC has provided final comment on the application.

The following criteria, as applicable, shall be addressed by the applicant:

1. The proposed amendment corrects an error or meets the challenge of some changing condition, trend or fact;

2. The proposed amendment is in response to changes in state law;

3. The proposed amendment constitutes a substantial benefit to Durham as a whole and is not solely for the good or benefit of a particular landowner or owners at a particular point in time;

4. The proposed amendment is consistent with other identified Plan policies and adopted area plans; and

5. The impact of the proposed amendment with regard to:

a. Established property or proposed development in the vicinity of the proposed amendment;

b. Existing or future land use patterns;

c. Existing or planned public services and facilities;

d. Existing or planned roadways;

e. The natural environment, including air, water, noise, stormwater management, wildlife and vegetation; and

f. Other policies of the Comprehensive Plan .