(A) General. After receipt of the Planning Commission’s recommendation on a proposed amendment, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposal in compliance with § 155.408.100 (Public Hearings); except that, no hearing is required for recommendations of denial in accordance with § 155.432.050(C) (Denial).
(B) Approval or denial. The City Council may approve, approve with modification or deny the proposed amendment based upon the findings specified in § 155.432.070 (Findings for Approval).
(C) Finality of action. The action by the City Council is final and conclusive.
(D) Referral to Planning Commission. If the City Council proposes to adopt a substantial modification to an amendment not previously considered by the Planning Commission, the proposed modification must be first referred to the Planning Commission for its recommendation before action is taken by the City Council.
(E) Failure to report. The failure of the Planning Commission to report back to the City Council within 40 days after the reference, or within the time set by the City Council, will be treated as a recommendation of approval.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)