To make any amendment to this Zoning Code, either to the text or to the map, the following procedure shall be followed. If any given use is not permitted in a given zoning district by the provisions of this ordinance, it may not be permitted by any agency unless the Zoning Code is amended according to the amendment procedure.
(A) Filing the applications. All applications for amendments to this chapter shall be filed in writing with the city.
(B) Contents of applications. Without in any way limiting the right of file additional material, no application for amendment to this chapter will be considered unless it contains:
(1) At least the applicant's name, address, and interest in the application, and the name, address, and interest of every person, firm, corporation or political subdivision represented by the applicant in the application.
(2) The description of the proposed amendment.
(3) A plat showing the land area which would be affected by the proposed amendment, the present zoning classification of the area and of all abutting properties, all public and private rights-of- way and easements bounding and intersecting the designated area and abutting properties.
(4) The error in the ordinance that would be corrected by the proposed amendment or changed or changing conditions in the applicable area or in the city generally that make the proposed amendment reasonably necessary to the promotion of the public health, safety, or general welfare.
(C) Review by Planning and Zoning Commission.
(1) Upon receipt of an application for an amendment, properly and completely made as herein set forth, the Planning and Zoning Commission which, after examination of the application may require, if considered necessary, that the applicant furnish additional information of a pertinent and reasonable nature.
(2) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing on the proposed amendment. At least 15 days before the hearing one notice shall be published in a paper of general circulation in the city, stating the time, place and purpose of the hearing.
(3) Following the public hearing, and after due consideration of the proposed amendments the Planning and Zoning Commission shall forward written notice of its findings and recommendations concerning the application to the City Council along with the application. Such findings and recommendations must be submitted to the Council within 90 days after receipt of the application by the Commission.
(D) Action by City Council.
(1) The Council shall hold at least one public hearing as required by KRS 100.530 before amendment of this chapter. At least 15 days but not more than 30 days before the hearing, two notices shall be published in the paper of general circulation in the city, stating the time, place, and purpose of the hearing.
(2) Within 90 days after receipt of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations and findings concerning the application along with the application, the City Council shall act on such application following the required public hearing. If disapproved by the Commission, the amendment may be adopted only by a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council.
(Ord. 71-09, passed 9-7-71)
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