A public hearing shall be held by the city plan commission before recommending any proposed amendment, supplement, change or repeal. Notice shall be given stating the time and place of such hearing, not more than thirty (30) nor less than fifteen (15) days before the hearing, by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the corporate limits of the city. In addition, the following shall be adhered to:
A. The public hearing shall be held according to the procedures established by the city plan commission. Any person may appear and speak in person, or by agent or attorney.
B. The presence of a majority of the members of the plan commission shall constitute a quorum. No action shall be taken by the plan commission unless a quorum is present.
C. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the city plan commission may take action upon any proposed amendment before it in the form of a positive or negative recommendation. Said recommendation shall be forwarded to the city council within a reasonable period of time.
D. The city plan commission may postpone, continue or adjourn from time to time any public hearing upon a majority vote of the members. In such a case, additional information will be received by the plan commission, for review, seven (7) days after such action is taken. Additionally, no further publication of such action need be made. (Ord. 6734, 6-11-2003)