The city council may by ordinance at any time, on its own motion or petition, or upon the recommendations by the planning and zoning commission, amend, supplement or change the regulations or districts herein or subsequently established; provided, however, that a public hearing shall first be held in relation thereto, after one publication of notice of the time, place and purpose of such hearing, in an official newspaper, at least fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing.
The City Planner is granted authority to perform additional notice to inform neighboring property owners, lessees, utility providers, or others that may be affected of the public hearing. This additional notice is not subject to the fifteen (15) day requirement, may take any form, and is completely discretionary. Additional notice, or lack thereof, shall not be grounds for appeal. (1960 Compilation § 26-115; amd. Ord. 86-5; Ord. 87-3; Ord. 2022-23, 12-20-2022)
If there is a protest against any change signed by the owners of twenty percent (20%) or more of the area of the lots included in the proposed change, or of those immediately adjacent within a distance of one hundred forty feet (140'), the amendment shall not become effective except upon the affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of all the members of the city council. In determining the one hundred forty feet (140'), the width of any intervening street or alley shall not be included. The provisions for public hearings and notice apply to all changes or amendments. (1960 Compilation § 26-115; amd. Ord. 86-5; Ord. 87-3)
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