Processes
There are two main processes by
which a property owner can change the zoning of a parcel of land: a zoning map
amendment, or a zoning text amendment. See below for explanations of each.
Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
A Zoning Map Amendment (rezoning)
will
rezone
the district classification of a specific geographic area on a zoning map. A
zoning change may address part of a parcel, single parcels or multiple
parcels. An example may be changing a parcel from an office zoning district
(which would permit only offices) to a commercial zoning district (which would
permit offices and businesses).
Time Required
Average time required to complete a rezoning request varies between 60 to 90
days. The petitioner should consult the Planning Department for advice regarding
the feasibility of the intended rezoning, the zoning classification most
appropriate for the intended use and conformance with the adopted Land Use Plan.
Procedure
Petitioner
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Submits Petition for Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) to the City Planning
Department along with a $325 filing fee. Check must be made payable to The City
of Midland.
Click below to fill out the Petition for Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
online. To fill it out, follow the instructions at the top of the first page of
the application form. Adobe Reader is required to view this form.
Planning Department
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Sets a public hearing date for the petition and places a notice of the
hearing in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the
hearing.
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All property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the subject property
are notified of the public hearing by First-Class Mail.
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Prepares a staff report for the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission
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Conducts a public hearing.
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Recommends approval, denial or modified approval to the City Council within
sixty (60) days of the public hearing.
City Council
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Receives the recommendation and proposed ordinance from the Planning
Commission.
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Gives first reading of the proposed ordinance to amend the zoning map, and
sets date for public hearing.
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Places notice of the hearing in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days
prior to the date of the public hearing.
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All property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the subject property
are notified of the public hearing by First-Class Mail.
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Conducts public hearing, and has second reading of the ordinance.
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Approves, approves with modifications, or denies ordinance.
Zoning Text Amendment
A zoning
text amendment
is a change to the text in the Zoning Ordinance. A text change could amend the
list of uses permitted in any zoning district; it could amend the setback
required for a building or be an amendment which changes the size of a permitted
sign.
Time Required
Average minimum time required to complete a request to amend the Zoning
Ordinance is ninety (90) days. The petitioner should consult the Planning Department for advice regarding the
feasibility of the intended amendment and the possible wording for such a
change.
Procedure
Petitioner
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Submits Petition for Zoning Text
Amendment along with a $325 filing fee to
the City Planning Department. Check must be made payable to The City of Midland.
Click below to fill out the Petition for Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
online. To fill it out, follow the instructions at the top of the first page of
the application form. Adobe Reader is required to view this form.
Planning Department
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Sets a public hearing date for the petition and places a notice of the hearing
in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the hearing.
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Prepares a staff report for the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission
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Conducts a public hearing and recommends approval, denial or modified approval
to the Midland City Council within sixty (60) days.
City Council
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Receives the recommendation and proposed ordinance from the Planning Commission.
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Has first reading of the proposed ordinance, and sets date for public hearing.
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Places notice of the hearing in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior
to the date of the public hearing.
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Conducts public hearing, and has second reading of the ordinance.
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Approves or denies ordinance.
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