12-04-2014, 10:31 AM
The rezoning process is simple: file some paperwork (including SMA/CMA, traffic study, archaeology research, etc), pay a fee, notify all other landowners that are "close enough", post a sign. At some point there will be a hearing, at which the public may testify for/against. SUP process is very similar.
Reality is that most requests are denied because they're "inconsistent with" the PCDP (or other planning document), do not fit the "existing land-use pattern", or lack apporpriate infrastructure to meet the desired use (water, sewer, roads, grid power, etc).
Often there are conditions which must be met prior to final approval, and sometimes these conditions are well beyond anyone's immediate control.
Bryson's rezoning is within the "commercial" area designated in the PCDP, but their final approval is also contingent on State constructing a roundabout, and that project was over a year behind schedule before the lava emergency put everything on hold.
Note that adjacent landowners may object to a rezoning simply because it affects their property values; while an SUP may allow alternate uses, it's not an actual "change of zone", so does not affect the local property values.
Practical reality: subject property needs to be in an area designated by the PCDP (or surrounded by existing use that matches the desired use), with full infrastructure and enough road to service the trips-per-day. Owner needs to be well-connected, well-funded, or some combination of both, and very very very patient, especially if County says "sure, just as soon as State fixes the highway".
Reality is that most requests are denied because they're "inconsistent with" the PCDP (or other planning document), do not fit the "existing land-use pattern", or lack apporpriate infrastructure to meet the desired use (water, sewer, roads, grid power, etc).
Often there are conditions which must be met prior to final approval, and sometimes these conditions are well beyond anyone's immediate control.
Bryson's rezoning is within the "commercial" area designated in the PCDP, but their final approval is also contingent on State constructing a roundabout, and that project was over a year behind schedule before the lava emergency put everything on hold.
Note that adjacent landowners may object to a rezoning simply because it affects their property values; while an SUP may allow alternate uses, it's not an actual "change of zone", so does not affect the local property values.
Practical reality: subject property needs to be in an area designated by the PCDP (or surrounded by existing use that matches the desired use), with full infrastructure and enough road to service the trips-per-day. Owner needs to be well-connected, well-funded, or some combination of both, and very very very patient, especially if County says "sure, just as soon as State fixes the highway".