(A) Applicability.
(1) Amendments to this zoning code or zoning map may originate with the Planning Commission, City Council, or any legislative body which has adopted this zoning code, the owner of the subject property, or by a person having written authorization from the owner of the subject property.
(2) Regardless of the origin of the proposed amendment, it shall be referred to the Planning Commission for their consideration and action, in such form and accompanied by such information as required by this zoning code. At the time of filing an application, a nonrefundable filing fee is required.
(B) Procedures.
(1) The Planning Commission shall review all zoning text and map amendments for conformance with the city's comprehensive plan.
(2) The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment or change and shall give notice of the time and place of the hearing in accordance with § 154.122
(C) Public Notification for Public Hearings.
(3) Following the public hearing, Planning Commission shall record their findings of fact related to the recommended approval or denial of a proposed zoning text or map amendment. The Commission shall forward their findings and their recommendation to City Council.
(4) City Council shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny the application at a public meeting. It shall take a majority of the entire membership of City Council to override the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 22:2019, passed 6-10-19)