(A) In accordance with I .C. 36-7-4-602, the legislative body may amend or partially repeal the text of this chapter or they may amend the zoning maps of this chapter as follows:
(1) The legislative body or the Plan Commission may initiate a proposal to amend or partially repeal the text according to the procedure of I.C. 36-7-4-602(b) and I.C. 36-7-4-607 and according to the Commission Rules and Procedures.
(2) The legislative body, Plan Commission, or at least 50% of the affected property owners may initiate a petition to change the zoning maps according to the procedure of I.C. 36-7-4-602(c) and I.C. 36-7-4-608 and according to the Commission rules.
(B) In its review of the text and zone map amendments, the legislative body and the Plan Commission shall pay reasonable regard to:
(1) The most recently adopted Comprehensive Plan;
(2) Current conditions and the character of structure and uses in each district;
(3) The most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted;
(4) The conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and
(5) Responsible development and growth.
(Ord. passed - - )