County initiated map amendments are amendments to the official zoning map that are not proposed for specific parcels by the landowners of the parcels. Rather, the amendments are generally countywide in nature. These legislative actions usually occur when a new zone classification is created, when the board of county commissioners has adopted an amendment to the land use maps in the comprehensive plan, or when it is determined that the existing zone classification is out of character with the surrounding area. Such action shall occur in accordance with the procedures set forth in RCW 36.70. County initiated map amendments may only be initiated by the board of county commissioners or the planning commission. (Ord. 2005-02 (part))