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ORDINANCE NO.2756
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18.81 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS AND ZONING CHANGES"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 18.81 ofthe Moses LakeMunicipal Code entitled "Amendmentsand Zone Changes" is
amended as follows:
18.81.010 Amendments and Zoning Change Procedures:The regulations,classifications,orzone boundary
lines may be amended by ordinance in the following manner:
A.The Planning Commission,upon receiptofan amendment or zone change request, orafter
a motion of itsownshall investigate the merits ofthe request. Staffshall set a public hearing
date at which time the request can be considered.
B.Following the hearing, the Planning Commission shall forward its recommendation and
findings to the City Council.
C. After receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City Council may
consider the request.Ifthe CityCouncilfinds the amendment is inthe publicinterest, benefits
the public welfare of the community,and is consistent with the city General Plan, it shall so
amend this title.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on February 24,2015.
W.Roberf Taylor, Fina
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Katharine L.Kenison, City-Attorney
Dick Deane,Mayor