(a) Within forty-five (45) days after the first regular meeting of the Planning Commission after the receipt of the proposed amendment, the Planning Commission shall consider the proposed amendment and, if applicable, the proposed Development Plan for the rezoned area. If necessary, the Planning Commission may consider the amendment and the Development Plan at more than one meeting.
(b) Upon conclusion of its deliberations, the Planning Commission shall recommend to the Village Council that the amendment be approved as requested, or it may recommend that the amendment be denied, or recommend modifications. If the Planning Commission recommends the rezoning of land to a commercial or an industrial use, the recommendation shall include a recommended Development Plan for the rezoning.
(c) A public hearing may be held at the discretion of the Planning Commission. If a public hearing is to be held, notice of the time, place and purpose of such hearing shall be given by:
(1) Publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Municipality; the publication shall be not less than ten days prior to the date of the hearing; and
(2) Where the proposed amendment is to effect a change in the District Map, written notice of the hearing shall be mailed by the Secretary of the Commission, by first-class mail, at least five days prior to the date of such hearing, to the owners of all property within 200 feet or adjoining property. The failure of delivery of such notice shall not invalidate the proceedings or findings of the Commission.
(Ord. 01-128. Passed 9-20-01.)