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• zonin or a char a in the character of the nei hborhood to such an 9 9 9 extent that no reasonable use of the property can be made.38 4. A rezoning may be denied because it would violate the comprehensive plan.ss 5. Not every rezoning which is consistent with the comprehensive plan must be approved. Where the existing zoning is also consistent with the plan, a rezoning may be denied.ao 6. The refusal to rezone to a use consistent with the comprehensive plan is simply evidence that the action may be arbitrary. Even if the existing zoning is not consistent with the plan, the city can overcome this evidence of arbitrariness by presenting evidence supporting rational reasons for the denial.a' 7. Traffic concerns, which are supported by facts in the record, is a reasonable basis for denying a rezoning.az 8. When considering a rezoning request, the city council may consider • the potential impact from the zoning requested, not the particular proposal.as 9. A downzoning of property to a less intense and less valuable zoning designator will be overturned if the rezoning does not substantially advance legitimate public interests or denies an owner economically viable use of the property. The court will also examine the economic impact on the property, the extent to which the rezoning has interfered with investment backed expectations, and the character of the governmental action.aa 10. Spot zoning of property will be overturned if it creates a small island of non-conforming use within a larger zoned district and dramatically reduces the value of either the rezoned land or the surrounding land.as VI. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS. The state law authorizes cities to adopt regulations governing the subdivision of land. These will generally contain standards for the size of lots and the locations and configuration of public streets. C_J 7