(A) In case of a written protest against any change in zoning, signed by the owners of 20% or more either of the area of the lots or land included in such proposed change, or of the lots or land immediately adjoining the same and extending 200 feet therefrom, such amendment shall not become effective, except by the favorable vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the City Council.
(B) A vote of at least three-fourths of all the members of the City Council is also required to overrule a recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission that the proposed amendment, supplement or change be denied. (Note: a mandatory three-fourths vote by the City Council is required to overrule a “denial” by the Planning and Zoning Commission; if the three-fourths vote is not evident, the “denial” shall stand.)
(C) At the option of the applicant, his or her request for a change in zoning shall be heard by the full City Council.
(Ord. 2016-07, passed 8-9-2016)