An application for an amendment initiated by an applicant shall be submitted and reviewed according to the following:
(a) Discussion with Planning Commission. Prior to submitting an application for an amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code, the applicant may appear before the Planning Commission to informally discuss the proposed amendment. However, no action shall be taken at such a meeting, and no discussions, opinions, suggestions, or recommendations of the Planning Commission shall be relied upon by the applicant to indicate subsequent approval or disapproval of the proposed amendment.
(b) Submission Requirements. An application form provided by the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall be submitted and shall contain at least the following information:
(1) The name, address and phone number of the applicant and the property owner if other than the applicant;
(2) A statement of the reason for the proposed amendment;
(3) A statement on the ways in which the proposed amendment relates to the Master Plan;
(4) The payment of the application fee as established by Council.
(5) Amendments to the Zoning Map adopted as part of this Planning and Zoning Code shall contain the following additional information:
A. Legal description of the parcel to be rezoned, drawn by a registered surveyor;
B. Present use and zoning district;
C. Proposed zoning district;
D. A vicinity map at a scale approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer showing property lines, thoroughfares, existing and proposed zoning, and such other items as the Zoning Enforcement Officer may require;
E. A list of all property owners immediately adjacent to, adjoining, abutting, or directly across the street from the property for which the amendment is proposed including their addresses and permanent parcel number as shown upon the County Auditor's current tax list;
(c) Review for Completeness. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall review the submitted application to determine compliance with the submission requirements. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall notify the applicant within ten days of receiving such application of the deficiencies and place the application on hold until complete. When the application is deemed complete and the application fee has been paid, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall officially accept the application for consideration of the action requested on the date such determination is made.
(d) Referral to City Departments and Planning Commission. After an application is determined complete, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall forward the application to the appropriate City departments for review and comment. Any reports or comments shall be returned to the Zoning Enforcement Officer within ten days from the date the application is deemed complete. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall then transmit the application, along with any recommendations or comments, to the Planning Commission to begin the adoption process set forth in Sections 1236.05 through 1236.08.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)