The City Council may amend, supplement or change the text regulations and zoning district lines according to the following procedures:
1. Initiation of amendments. Proposed changes or amendments may be initiated by the City Council, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, or by one or more owners or lessees of property within the area proposed to be changed or affected.
2. Petition. A petition for any change or amendment shall contain a description and/or statement of the present and proposed zoning regulation or district boundary to be applied and the names and addresses of the owner or owners of the property. Such petition shall be filed with the Zoning Enforcement Officer not later than three (3) weeks prior to the meeting at which the petition is to be considered.
3. Fee. A fee, set by the City Council, shall be paid to the City Clerk of the City of Claremont, North Carolina, for each petition for an amendment to cover the costs of advertising and other administrative expenses involved. (Ord. of 12-7-04, No. 37-02; Ord. of 8-7-06, No. 18-06)