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The Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the following criteria in reviewing a proposed map amendment:

A. Was the existing zone for the property adopted in error?

B. Has there been a change of character in the area including, but not limited to: the installation of public facilities or new utilities; other approved zone changes; new growth trends; deterioration of existing development; or the need for development transitions?

C. Is there a need for the proposed zoning within the area or community?

D. Is the proposed zoning classification compatible with the surrounding area or uses; will there be adverse impacts; and/or can any adverse impacts be mitigated?

E. Will benefits be derived by the community or area by granting the proposed zoning?

F. Are adequate facilities available to serve development for the type and scope of development suggested by the proposed zoning classification? If utilities are not available, can they be reasonably extended?

G. Does the application conform with the provisions of the Moab General Plan, the Land Use Code, and applicable agreements with affected governmental entities? (Ord. 08-03 (part), 2008)