A. Initiation of Hearings. Hearings may be initiated in the following manner:
1. Council. The council may instruct the commission to set the matter for hearing;
2. Commission. The commission may initiate hearings; or
3. Property Owner. The property owner may file an application for a development agreement.
B. Owner's Request. An owner(s) of real property may request and apply through the director to enter into a development agreement provided the following:
1. The development agreement, if approved, would be in the best interests of the city;
2. The status of the applicant as an owner of the property is established to the satisfaction of the director;
3. The application is made on forms approved, and contains all information required, by the director; and
4. The application is accompanied by all lawfully required documents, materials, and information.
(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)