(a) Ordinance amendments to this Chapter may be made upon petition of any interested party according to the provisions of Sec. 62.23, Wis. Stats. Such petitions shall include all necessary data required by Secs. 13-2-53 and 13-2-70(b). The Land Use Permit shall not be issued until a Letter of Map Revision is issued by FEMA for the proposed changes.
(b) The proposed amendment shall be referred to the Plan Commission for a public hearing and recommendation to the Village Board. The amendment and notice of public hearing shall be submitted to the Department's regional office for review prior to the hearing. The amendment procedure shall comply with the provisions of Sec. 62.23, Wis. Stats.
(c) No amendments shall become effective until reviewed and approved by the Department.
(d) All persons petitioning for a map amendment that obstructs flow causing any increase in the regional flood height shall obtain flooding easements or other appropriate legal arrangements from all adversely affected property owners and notify local units of government before the amendment can be approved by the Village Board.