A site-specific rezone does not always require an amendment to the city's Comprehensive Plan. Site-specific rezones may be considered when they are already authorized by the Comprehensive Plan, when changes are needed to existing conditions or concomitant zoning agreements, or when institutional reclassification and master plan development are proposed. These institutional processes support flexible dimensional standards, help identify suitable locations for hospitals and government uses and encourage comprehensive long-term master planning.
A Comprehensive Plan Map amendment changes the long-term vision for how land should be used, while a site-specific rezone changes the zoning regulations that determine what types of buildings and activities are allowed on a specific property.
For Comprehensive Plan Map amendments, applicants must meet with staff and obtain an intake application letter from the city's Community Development Department. Map amendments may include a site-specific rezone application, and applicants can submit both a site-specific Comprehensive Plan amendment and a rezone together to streamline the review process.
The Future Land Use Map designation and zoning district are available for properties of interest to understand existing classifications and potential paths for application.
Apply for this permit online at MyBuildingPermit. When entering your Application Information, choose the following:
- Application type: Land Use
- Project type: Nonresidential or Multifamily Residential
- Activity type: Rezone
- Scope of work: Rezone
Required Documents
The documents listed below are the minimum necessary to proceed with the application process. If you believe that a required submittal document does not apply to your project, please upload the Document Waiver Form in place of the required document.
- Bill To Form
- Basic Site Plan
- SEPA Environmental Checklist
- Rezone Application
- Rezone Narrative
- The application narrative shall specify how the proposal addresses the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the Decision Criteria of LUC 20.30A.140. For site-specific rezone map changes, the narrative must also include a summary comparison of the existing zoning regulations. For rezone proposals that include amendments to an existing Concomitant Zoning Agreement (CZA), the narrative will require a complete assessment of the original ordinance and accompanying file number(s) with the proposed changes to the CZA. Zoning map exhibits and graphics are encouraged.
- Subarea Map
- Per the COB Comprehensive Plan the city has been organized into Subareas which include specific comprehensive plan policies applicable to the designated area. A subarea map should demonstrate which subarea the subject parcel is located in. This map aides in the review of the proposed rezone as the comprehensive plan policies are reviewed against the rezone has to be consistent with comp plan policies
- Title Report (Report dated 90 days or less prior to application)
- A Title Report is a document prepared by a title company that provides a comprehensive overview of a property’s ownership history, legal encumbrances, and any liens or judgments attached to the property. This document is necessary for verifying ownership and confirming the legal establishment of lot lines, easements, and restrictions that may affect the property.
For assistance with electronic plan submittals, refer to Requirements for Electronic Plans