Within sixty (60) days after the first regular meeting of the Planning Commission after the receipt of the proposed zoning amendment, the Planning Commission shall recommend to the City Council that the amendment be approved as requested, approved with modification, or that the amendment be denied. A public hearing may be held by the Planning Commission for consideration of the proposed amendment. If such a hearing is held, the Planning Commission shall follow the requirements for notification as specified in Section 1117.07 below.
In considering a proposed zoning amendment, the Planning Commission may seek the input and recommendations of outside counsel or consultants procured for that purpose, contingent on funding for such purposes as may be appropriated by City Council.
(Ord. 27-11. Passed 3-14-11.)