The Village Council, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Chapter, may amend the text of this Ordinance and rezone property (that is, amend the classifications of property appearing on the Official Zoning Map). The purpose of this Chapter is to provide the procedures for doing so. The purpose is not to relieve particular hardships, nor to confer special privileges or rights on any person, but only to make adjustments to the text of this Ordinance and to the Official Zoning Map that are necessary in light of changed conditions, adopted plans or changes in public policy, or that are necessary to advance the general welfare of the Village and are in furtherance of Section 1.2 of this Ordinance.
Under no circumstances shall the Village Council adopt such amendments, supplements or changes that would cause this Ordinance to violate any state or federal laws. All amendments related to such state and federal laws must be filed with the appropriate government agencies when required.
(A) Process for Text Amendments and Rezonings
