An amendment initiated by all owners or lessees of property or a developer with an option or a signed purchase contract on such property within the area proposed to be changed or affected by said amendment shall be submitted and reviewed according to the following:
(a) Discussion with Planning Commission. Prior to submitting an application for an amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code, the applicant may appear before the Planning Commission to informally discuss the proposed amendment. However, no action shall be taken at such a meeting and no discussions, opinions, suggestions, or recommendations of the Planning Commission shall be relied upon by the applicant to indicate subsequent approval or disapproval of the proposed amendment.
(b) Submission Requirements. An application for a zoning amendment may be obtained in Village Hall The application for amendments to both the Planning and Zoning Code text and the Official Zoning Map shall be in such form and contain such information as shall be prescribed from time to time by the Building Inspector. The application shall also include the application fee and the information listed below:
(1) The name, address and phone number of the applicant and the property owner, if other than the applicant;
(2) A statement of the reason(s) for the proposed amendment;
(3) A statement on the ways in which the proposed amendment relates to the adopted plans and policies of the Village;
(4) Amendments to the Official Zoning Map adopted as part of this Planning and Zoning Code shall contain the following additional information:
A. Legal description of the parcel(s) to be rezoned, drawn by an Ohio registered/licensed surveyor;
B. Present use and zoning district;
C. Proposed use and zoning district;
D. A vicinity map at a scale approved by the Building Inspector showing property lines, thoroughfares, and such other items as the Building Inspector may require;
E. The names, addresses, and lot numbers of the owners of property contiguous to and directly across the street from the parcel or parcels of land proposed for rezoning; and,
F. Photographs of the subject property and adjacent properties.
(c) Review for Completeness. The Building Inspector shall review the submitted application for completeness and compliance with the applicable submission requirements. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Building Inspector shall notify the applicant of the deficiencies and place the application on hold until complete. When the application is determined complete and the application fee has been paid, the Building Inspector shall officially accept the application for consideration.
(d) Transmittal to the Planning Commission. After the filing of a completed application by all owners, lessees of property, or developer with an option or a signed purchase contract on such property, the Building Inspector shall transmit the application to the Planning Commission to begin the adoption process specified in this Chapter.
(Ord. 2012-21. Passed 7-11-12.)
(Ord. 2012-21. Passed 7-11-12.)