(A) Amendments to this chapter may be initiated by the Planning Commission, City Council or by petition of a landowner.
(B) Applications provided by the city must be completed in writing prior to any consideration for an amendment. Fees for zoning amendments are established by resolution of the City Council.
(C) The city may require the applicant to provide plans, maps, surveys, and the like, to ensure proper review and consideration of any proposed amendment to the written provisions of this chapter or zoning district boundaries.
(D) After the filing of an application, or after initiation by the City Council, the Zoning Officer shall set a date for a public hearing. Notice of the hearing for all amendments shall be posted and published at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing. Notice of proposed rezoning shall also be mailed to each property owner within 350 feet of the proposed zoning district boundary amendments.
(E) Upon hearing the request, the Planning Commission shall recommend either approval or denial of the proposed amendment and shall state the reasons for its action.
(F) Within 30 days of the recommendation by the Planning Commission, the City Council shall consider the recommendation and shall approve, deny or modify the request to amend this chapter.
(Ord. 102, passed 7-9-01)