The Planning Commission and its staff shall perform the following duties, in accordance with Section 7.03 of the Charter of the Municipality of Canfield and the Ohio Revised Code:
(a) Prepare the Zoning Ordinance, and continuously review such Ordinance for the purpose of recommending official Map and/or text changes or amendments considered necessary and appropriate to update this Ordinance to promote the best interest of the public in general.
(b) Maintain an up-to-date copy of the text and Map on permanent display in the Municipal offices.
(c) May require public hearings concerning matters that come before the Commission.
(d) May initiate an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance text and/or Zoning Map, only if the amendment can be justified on one of the following grounds:
(1) The change is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan;
(2) There has been a substantial and significant change in area conditions;
(3) There is a need for additional land in the zoning district classification being requested for a change, and the minimum size requirements for zoning districts, specified in Section 1139.01 have been met; or
(4) There is an error in the Zoning Ordinance.