The Village Council may, from time to time, on recommendation from the Planning Commission, on its own motion, or on petition amend, supplement, modify or change this chapter in accordance with the authority of Ohio R.C. Chapter 713, in accordance with the following procedural outline.
(A) All amendment proposals not originating with the Planning Commission shall be referred by the Village Council to the Planning Commission for a recommendation before any action is taken.
(B) The Planning Commission shall study the proposed ordinance amendment and make written recommendation to the Village Council for approval, conditional approval, or disapproval. In the course of such study, the Planning Commission may hold public information meetings on the proposed amendment.
(C) On receipt of the Planning Commission's recommendation, the Village Council shall hold a public hearing thereon per the provisions of Ohio R.C. Chapter 713, provided, that such hearing need not be held if the Village Council concurs with Planning Commission recommendations for disapproval.
(D) In case a protest against a proposed amendment, supplement, or change be presented, duly signed by the owners of 20% or more of the frontage proposed to be altered, or by the owners of 20% or more of the frontage immediately in the rear thereof, or by the owners of 20% of the frontage directly opposite the frontage proposed to be altered, such amendment shall not be passed except by a 3/4 vote of the Village Council.
(1995 Code, § 153.240) (Ord. 68-15, passed 8-22-1968)