(A) Before any amendment is adopted, the Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing after proper notice has been issued. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission shall adopt findings and recommendations on the proposed amendment as soon as practical. The City Clerk may forward the application to the City Council without a recommendation from the Planning Commission only if it is deemed necessary to ensure compliance with state mandated deadlines for application review.
(B) The City Council may hold a public hearing on the amendment if deemed necessary by the City Clerk. After consideration of the Planning Commission recommendation and hearing, the Council may adopt the amendment or any part thereof in such form as it deems advisable.
(C) Approval of an amendment shall require a majority vote of all members of the City Council.