A. Purpose. The purpose of a UDO text amendment (text amendment) is to allow for a means to amend the text of this UDO.
B. Application. A text amendment shall be reviewed by the Director and PB and be approved in a public hearing by the CC. A text amendment shall meet all applicable common application procedures defined in 3.4.1: Development Review Procedures.
C. Review Process. A text amendment shall occur through a public hearing process and shall be reviewed by the Planning and Development Department for consistency with the regulations of this UDO and any other relevant City ordinances and adopted plans as defined in Section 3.4.1: Development Review Procedures. A staff report by the Planning and Development Department shall be provided to the PB and CC.
D. Planning Board Public Meeting.
1. Criteria. The PB will review the proposed request in a public meeting.
2. Decision. The PB shall vote to recommend approval of the request to CC or vote to recommend denial of the request to CC. A brief statement describing whether the action is consistent or inconsistent with approved plans.
E. City Council Public Hearing.
1. Criteria. The CC will review the proposed request under legislative discretion, taking into consideration all relevant comments from City staff and the PB.
2. Decision. The CC shall vote for approval of the request or vote to deny the request. The CC may add additional requirement or modify proposed language with consent of the applicant.
a. The CC may approve the text amendment as requested, adopt a revised amendment, or deny the amendment.
b. A brief statement describing whether the action is consistent or inconsistent with approved plans.
F. Effect. Any changes to the UDO text shall be made as soon as possible after approval of the application by CC.