(A) The Council, prior to adopting, revising, or rejecting the amendment as recommended by the Commission, shall conduct at least one public hearing using notice procedures as set forth in § 154.188. The Council shall not hold a public hearing, give notice of proposed hearing, nor take action upon the amendment until a recommendation has been received from the Commission.
(B) If 40% or more of the property owners within 300 feet of the subject property and any additional lands designated by the Commission pursuant to § 154.188 protest against the proposed amendment, such amendment shall become effective only if three-fourths of the entire Council votes in favor of the amendment.
(C) Upon adopting the proposed amendment, the Council shall find that the following facts, where applicable, when submitted with the application and presented to them establish that the amendment:
(1) Will generally conform with the Comprehensive Plan;
(2) Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services; and
(3) Will be in accordance with the welfare of the general public.
(D) Upon approval of an amendment, the Council shall pass an ordinance making said amendment part of this chapter.
(Ord. 56, passed 11-1-1999)