(A) After receiving the recommendation and report of the Township Planning Commission, the Township Board may hold additional public hearings if it wishes. If the Township Board holds a public hearing on the proposed zoning amendment it shall publish a notice not more than 15 or less than 5 days prior to the hearing. If the Township Board proposes changes to the amendment as received from the Planning Commission, the Township Board shall refer the recommendation back to the Planning Commission along with a deadline for the Planning Commission’s comments to be sent back to the Township Board.
(B) If the Township Board receives a request by certified mail from a property owner regarding an amendment, it shall hold a hearing, with the Planning Commission in attendance, to discuss the property owner’s concerns. Such a hearing shall not be a general public hearing. The Township Board may limit public input to the property owner requesting the hearing.
(C) Adoption of the zoning ordinance amendment requires approval of a majority of the membership of the Township Board.
(Ord. § 30.03, passed 5-22-1997)