§ 16-27.011. Policy of council regarding amendments.

It is the policy of the council regarding proposed amendments that favorable action shall be taken only upon making the following findings:

(1)

Accord with comprehensive development plans: The proposed amendment is in accord with all of the comprehensive development plans as adopted by the council and currently in effect.

(2)

Conformity with intent statement, general purposes: The proposed amendment is in accord with the general purpose set forth in section 16-01.003, and with intent statements set forth in district regulations and elsewhere in the ordinance, as adopted by council and currently in effect.

(3)

Public necessity, convenience, general welfare, good zoning practices: The proposed amendment is justified on grounds of public necessity, public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice.

(4)

The proposed amendment is in accord with the policy, purpose and intent set forth in section 10-2033 of the City of Atlanta Tree Ordinance.

(Code 1977, § 16-27.011; Ord. No. 1999-79, § 2, 11-9-99)