(A) Application.
(1) This chapter may be amended whenever the public necessity and the general welfare require the amendment by following the procedure specified in this section.
(2) Proceedings for amendment of this chapter shall be initiated by:
(a) A petition of the affected property owners. For purposes of this section, affected property owners shall refer to owners of the property specified on the application;
(b) A recommendation of the Planning Commission; and/or
(c) Action of the City Council.
(3) An application for an amendment shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator.
(B) Public hearing. Written notice of the public hearing shall be sent to all property owners or residents within 300 feet of the property. The public hearing shall be given at least 10 days notice in advance by publishing a notice in the official newspaper of the area. The notice shall describe the particular amendment and shall contain a description thereof.
(C) Authorization. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make a report of its findings and recommendations on the proposed amendment and shall file a copy with the City Clerk/Treasurer within 30 days after the hearing. If no report or recommendation is transmitted by the Planning Commission within 30 days after the hearing, the City Council may take action without awaiting the recommendation. Upon the filing of the report or recommendation, the City Council may hold the public hearings upon the amendment as it deems advisable. After the conclusion of the hearings, if any, the City Council may adopt the amendment or any part thereof in the form as it deems advisable. The amendment shall be effective only if at least 4/5 of all the members of the Council concur in its passage.
(D) Fees. To defray administrative costs of processing requests for an amendment to this chapter, a fee shall be paid by the petitioner.
(Ord. 106, passed 3-13-1995)