(a) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall act on proposed amendments presented to it within a reasonable time. The owner or agent shall be advised as to the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission by letter.
(b) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment. Nothing in this section shall prevent the Commission from granting a continuance of the public hearing.
(c) At least one (1) notice of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s public hearing shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled public hearing date on the website of the City of Canal Winchester. Such notice shall include the time and place of the public hearing, the nature of the proposed amendment, and a statement that after the conclusion of such public hearing the matter will be referred to Council for further determination.
(d) Action by Planning and Zoning Commission. Within thirty-five (35) days of the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the application and forward one of the following recommendations to Council: (1) Recommend the proposed amendment be approved as requested; (2) Recommend a modification of the proposed amendment; or (3) Recommend the proposed amendment not be approved.
(e) Upon Receipt of the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, Council shall schedule a public hearing within sixty (60) days of said receipt. Nothing in this section shall prevent Council from continuing said public hearing.
(f) At least one (1) notice of Council’s public hearing shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled public hearing date on the website of the City of Canal Winchester. Such notice shall include the time and place of the public hearing, the nature of the proposed amendment, and a summary of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation.
(g) Within forty-five (45) days after the public hearing, Council shall adopt or deny the recommendation, or adopt a modification thereof. To adopt the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, a majority vote of the full membership of Council is required. To reverse or modify the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, a vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the full membership of Council is required.
(Ord. 23-005. Passed 2-6-23.)