An amendment initiated by at least one owner or lessee of property or a developer with an option or a signed purchase contact on such property within the area proposed to be changed or affected by said amendment shall submit an application according to the following:
(a) Discussion with Planning Commission. Prior to submitting an application for an amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code, the applicant may appear before the Planning Commission to informally discuss the proposed amendment. However, no action shall be taken at such a meeting and no discussions, opinions, suggestions, or recommendations of the Planning Commission shall be relied upon by the applicant to indicate subsequent approval or disapproval of the proposed amendment.
(b) Submission Requirements.
An application for amendment to the Zoning Code text and/or the Zone Map shall be in such form and contain such information as shall be prescribed from time to time by the Chief Building Official. The application shall also include the application fee and the information listed below:
(1) The name, address and phone number of the applicant and the property owner if other than the applicant;
(2) A statement of the reason(s) for the proposed amendment;
(3) A statement on the ways in which the proposed amendment relates to the adopted plans and policies of the Village;
(4) Additional information, including:
A. Legal description of the parcel(s) to be rezoned, drawn by an Ohio registered/licensed surveyor;
B. Present use and zoning district;
C. Proposed use and zoning district;
D. A vicinity map at a scale approved by the Chief Building Official showing property lines, thoroughfares, and such other items as the Chief Building Official may require;
E. Photographs of the subject property and adjacent properties.
(c) Acceptance of Application and Transmittal to Planning Commission. The Chief Building Official shall review the submitted application for completeness in accordance with Section 1113.02. When the application is determined complete, the Chief Building Official shall officially accept the application for consideration and transmit the application to the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2016-07-24. Passed 8-3-16.)