A proposal for amendment to the official zoning map may originate with the Planning Commission, the Fiscal Court, any other governmental body, the owner of the subject property, or by a person having written authorization from the owner of the subject property. A proposal for amendment to the text of this chapter may originate with any person or governmental body. Regardless of the origin of the proposed amendment an application must be filed with the Planning Commission requesting the proposed amendment in such form and accompanied by such information as required by this chapter and the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may require the prior submission of a development plan prepared in accordance with §§ 154.225 through 154.231, which when approved by the Commission, shall be followed. At the time of filing an application, a non-returnable filing fee shall be paid according to the schedule of fees; however, there shall be no filing fee for an amendment requested by the Fiscal Court, the Planning Commission or any governmental agency. Upon the filing of an application for a map amendment by a governmental body, the Planning Commission shall promptly notify the owner of the subject property by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested.
(Ord. passed 1-11-2005)