(a) Preliminary Action by Planning and Zoning Commission. An application for a Planned Unit Development permit shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. A public hearing shall be held on each such application. After such hearing, the Commission shall determine whether the proposal conforms to the criteria set forth in this Chapter and shall issue a recommendation to Council and may recommend the inclusion of such conditions of approval as are in its judgment necessary to ensure conformity to such criteria and regulations. In so doing, the Commission may, in its description, recommend submission of the final development plan in stages, corresponding to different units or elements of the development. It may do so only upon evidence assuring completion of the entire development in accordance with the preliminary development plan and stage development schedule.
(b) Council Action. After the Planning and Zoning Commission has issued a recommendation to Council, the application will be referred to City Council. Council will hold a public hearing. After this hearing, and if approved by Council, the Planned Unit Development permit shall be issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.