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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LONDON, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS
ORDINANCE NO. 186-96
PRELIMINARY UNIT
PART TWO - ADMINISTRATION CODE
PART FOUR - TRAFFIC CODE
PART SIX - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART EIGHT - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
PART TEN - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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1246.03 AMENDMENTS TO OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; APPLICATIONS.
   An application to amend that requests a zoning change, also known as an amendment to the Official Zoning Map (adopted as part of this Zoning Code by Section 1248.03), shall contain at least the following information:
   (a)   The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
   (b)   The proposed amending ordinance, approved as to form by the Law Director;
   (c)   A statement of the reasons for the proposed amendment;
   (d)   The present use;
   (e)   The present zoning district;
   (f)   The proposed use;
   (g)   The proposed zoning district;
   (h)   A vicinity map at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet that shows at least 1,000 feet in all directions from the property and locates property lines, thoroughfares and existing and proposed zoning;
   (i)   A list of owners of property (and their mailing addresses) that has any lot line located within 200 feet of any property line of the parcel proposed to be rezoned, and any other persons (as determined by the Zoning Administrator) who may have a substantial interest in the case; and
   (j)   A fee, as established by Council.
(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92.)
1246.04 AMENDMENTS TO ZONING CODE TEXT; APPLICATIONS.
   Applications for amendments proposing to change, supplement, correct and/or repeal any portion of this Zoning Code, other than the Official Zoning Map, shall contain at least the following information:
   (a)   The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
   (b)   The existing wording and the proposed amending wording, approved as to form by the Law Director;
   (c)   A statement of the reason for the proposed amendment; and
   (d)   A fee, as established by Council.
(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92.)
1246.045 FEE WAIVER FOR AMENDMENTS INITIATED BY COUNCIL.
   The fee charged for amendments to the Zoning Code text shall be waived for amendments initiated by the Council.
(Res. 191-00. Passed 9-21-00.)
1246.05 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
   (a)   Upon receipt of an application to amend this Zoning Code by changing, supplementing, correcting and/or repealing any portion thereof, the Planning Commission shall schedule a public hearing. Said hearing shall be held not more than seventy-five days nor less than one Planning Commission meeting from the date of filing of the application with the Zoning Administrator.
   (b)   Notice of the public hearing provided for in subsection (a) hereof shall be given by at least one publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the City area. Said notice shall be published at least ten days before the date of the required hearing. The published notice shall set forth the time and place of the public hearing, a general description of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code and a statement to Council for a final decision. Also, before the Planning Commission holds a public hearing, written notice of the meeting shall be sent to all owners of property that has any lot line located within 200 feet of the proposed zoning change. Notice shall be sent by the Zoning Administrator by first class mail at least ten days before the public hearing and shall be sent to owners of such properties as they appear on the County Auditor's current tax list or the Treasurer's mailing list, and to such other persons as may be specified by the Planning Commission. The failure of the United States Postal Service to deliver the notification as provided in this subsection shall not invalidate any such amendment. The notice shall contain the same information as required of notices published in newspapers.
(Ord. 123-94. Passed 4-21-94; Ord. 189-02. Passed 2-6-03; Ord. 201-05. Passed 11-18-05.)
1246.06 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO OHIO DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION.
   Before any zoning amendment is approved affecting any land within 300 feet of the centerline of an existing State route or of a proposed new route for which changes are proposed (as described in the certification to local officials by the Ohio Director of Transportation), or within a radius of 500 feet from the point of intersection of such centerline with any public road or highway, the Commission shall give notice, by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), to the Director.
   The Commission may proceed as required by law. However, Council shall not approve the amendment for 120 days from the date the notice is received by the Director.
   If the Director notifies the City that the Director shall proceed to acquire the land needed, the City shall refuse to approve the rezoning. If the Director notifies the City that acquisition at this time is not in the public interest, or upon the expiration of the 120-day period (or any extension of the period agreed upon by the Director and the property owner), Council shall proceed as required by law.
(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92.)
1246.07 RECOMMENDATION BY PLANNING COMMISSION.
   Within forty-five days from the end of the public hearing as required in Section 1246.05 (unless delayed by the submission to the Ohio Director of Transportation), the Planning Commission shall transmit its recommendation to Council. The Planning Commission may recommend that the amendment be granted as requested, granted with modifications or denied. The written decision of the Planning Commission shall indicate the specific reasons upon which the recommendation is based. A recommendation initiated by the Planning Commission is not required to have a written decision or specific reasons.
(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92; Ord. 190-02. Passed 2-6-03.)
1246.08 PUBLIC HEARING BY COUNCIL; NOTICES.
   (a)   Upon receipt of the recommendation from the Planning Commission, Council shall schedule a public hearing. Such hearing shall be held not more than forty days after the receipt of the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
   (b)   Notice of the public hearing provided in subsection (a) hereof shall be given by Council by at least one publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the City area. Such notice shall be published at least thirty days before the date of the required hearing. The published notice shall set forth the time and place of the public hearing and a summary of the proposed amendment.
   (c)   Written notice of the hearing shall be sent by first class mail by the Clerk of Council, at least twenty days before the day of the public hearing. The written notice shall be sent to all owners of any property that has any lot line located within 200 feet of any property line of the proposed parcel to be rezoned or redistricted at the addresses of such owners appearing on the County Auditor's current tax list or the Treasurer's mailing list, and to such other list or lists that may be specified by Council.
   The failure of the United States Postal Service to deliver the notification, as provided in this subsection, shall not invalidate any such amendment. The notice shall contain the same information as required of notices published in newspapers, as specified in subsection (b) hereof.
(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92.)
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