The following action shall be taken by the applicant for an amendment to the text of this ordinance or any map adopted hereunder.
(a) Initiation of Amendment.
(1) Proposed changes or amendments to the ordinance text may be initiated by City Council.
(2) Proposed changes or amendments to the zoning district map may be initiated by City Council, the Newton Falls Planning Commission, or by petition of any property owner with a property interest in the parcel of property being petitioned for a map change in accordance with the following procedures.
(b) Application. An application for any change or amendment to the text or map of this ordinance shall contain a description and/or statement of the present zoning regulations or district boundary to be changed and the names and addresses of the owner or owners of the property. Such application shall be filed with the City of Newton Falls no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled public hearing date set by the Newton Falls Planning Commission.
(c) Fees. When a proposed amendment is initiated by an individual or parties other than the City Council or the Newton Falls Planning Commission, a fee shall be paid for each application for administrative and advertising expenses as set forth in the following table.
(1) Rezoning.
A. From any district to R-1, or R-2, district only - $200.00.
B. From any district to R-M, R-MHP, any commercial or industrial district - $400.00.
C. Non-refundable, includes all advertising, legal, & administrative review related costs
(2) Use Permitted Upon Review.
A. For only those listed as such in these Regulations - $100.00.
B. Non-refundable, includes all advertising, legal, & administrative review related costs.
(3) Street Dedication and/or Vacancy.
A. All street dedications and Vacancies - $100.00.
B. Non-refundable, includes all advertising, legal, & administrative review related costs.
(4) Site Plan Review.
A. All site plan reviews - $150.00.
B. Non-refundable.
(5) Administrative Appeal.
A. From either the Zoning Code or the Subdivision Regulations - $100.00.
B. Refundable only if the appeal is upheld in favor of the appellant.
(6) Variance.
A. From either the Zoning Code or the Subdivision Regulations - $100.00.
B. Refundable only if decision is made that a variance was not required in this case.