(A) (1) Within 40 days after the conclusion of the public hearing thereon, the Council shall by resolution make its findings and determination whether or not to adopt the amendment.
(2) In matters initiated by verified application, failure of the Council to adopt such a resolution within the 40-day period shall be deemed to constitute a denial.
(B) The action of the Council on such matters shall be final; provided that, no change shall be made in any amendment proposed by the Planning Commission until the proposed change has been referred to the Planning Commission for a report and a copy of the report has been filed with the Council; provided that, failure of the Planning Commission to report within 40 days shall be deemed to be approval of the proposed change.
(Prior Code, § 17.02.120) (Ord. 352, passed - -1973)