§ 3.2.2. Standards for rezoning actions.

(A)

The most restrictive residential zoning district that is applicable given existing development patterns and typical lot sizes shall be applied to those areas identified as "stable" and "stabilization" on the Residential Neighborhood Categorization Map. Requests for rezonings to a different zoning designation, other than Community Facilities, Open Space, Open Space and Recreation, or Conservation shall be denied. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(B)

Rezoning to AC (Automotive Commercial) to accommodate auto dealerships shall not be permitted west of I-95. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(C)

Zoning changes that would result in strip commercial development shall be avoided. Where strip commercial developments or zoning currently exists along an arterial street, consideration should be given to increasing the depth of the commercial zoning in order to provide for better project design. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(D)

That the rezoning shall result in allowing land uses which are deemed compatible with adjacent and nearby land use both existing and proposed; or that if an incompatibility may occur, that sufficient regulations exist to properly mitigate adverse impacts from the new use. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(E)

Remaining, isolated infill lots within the coastal planning area shall be developed under zoning which is identical or similar to the zoning of adjacent properties; and, the resulting development shall be of a design and intensity which is similar to the adjacent development. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]