(A) A text amendment or rezoning may be adopted only after the Village Council has conducted a legislative public hearing on the proposed amendment, at which parties interested in the proposed amendment shall have an opportunity to be heard. Notice of the hearing shall be provided and the legislative public hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Section 4.1 of this Ordinance and as required by this Ordinance;
(B) Before acting on any proposed amendment, the Village Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, the report and recommendation submitted by the Village Planner and the comments made at the public hearing;
(C) Upon reviewing such information, the Village Council may:
(1) Adopt the proposed amendment by Ordinance;
(2) Reject the proposed amendment;
(3) Refer the proposed amendment back to the Planning and Zoning Board or a committee of the Village Council for further consideration.
(D) At the time of any action to either approve or deny the Village Council shall make a statement on if the proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Long Range Plan.
(Ord. 21-12, passed 07-27-2021)