7.16.040 Code Text Amendment - CLEANOrdinance 25-06
7.16.040 Code Text Amendment, Avon Municipal Code
7.16.040 Code Text Amendment
The Town Council may amend the text of the Development Code, including the adoption, modification
or replacement of appendices to the Development Code, pursuant to this Section. The purpose of a code
text amendment is to address changed conditions, unintended consequences or changes in public policy,
to advance the general welfare of the Town.
(a) Review Procedures. Applications to amend the text of the Development Code shall follow the general
review procedures set forth in Section 7.16.020, General procedures and requirements. Applications
to amend the text of the Development Code may be initiated by the Town Council, any property owner
within the Town or any registered elector within the Town.
(b) Review Authority. The PZC shall review applications to amend the text of the Development Code and
shall provide a recommendation to the Town Council after conducting a public hearing. The Town
Council shall render the final decision on an application to amend the text of the Development Code
after conducting a public hearing. Amendments to the text of the Development Code shall be
approved by ordinance of the Town Council.
(c) Review Criteria. The PZC and Town Council shall use the following review criteria as the basis for
recommendations and decisions on applications to amend the text of the Development Code:
(1) The text amendment promotes or supports the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon
community;
(2) The text amendment promotes, supports, or implements the goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan;
(3) The text amendment promotes, supports, or implements the purposes stated in this
Development Code; or
(4) The text amendment is necessary or desirable to respond to changed conditions, new planning
concepts or other social or economic conditions.