A. Amendments to this chapter other than those resulting from amendments to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code shall become effective only after a public hearing held pursuant to public notice. A brief summary setting forth the principal provisions of the proposed amendment and a reference to the place where copies of the proposed amendment may be secured or examined shall be incorporated in the public notice. The public notice shall be published by the City in a paper of general circulation in the City once a week for two successive weeks; provided, however, that the last publication shall be not less than seven days before the proposed public hearing.
B. In the case of an amendment other than that prepared by the Planning Commission or its representatives, Council shall submit each such amendment to the Planning Commission for recommendations at least 30 days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing on such proposed amendment.
C. At its annual organizational meeting, the Planning Commission shall review this chapter to determine the advisability of recommending revisions or amendments in the light of changing standards and technological advances.
D. At least 30 days prior to the hearing on the amendment, the municipality shall submit the proposed amendment to the County Planning Agency for recommendations.
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E. Within 30 days after adoption, the governing body shall forward a certified copy of any amendment to the County Planning Agency.
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16. Editor's Note: Added during codification (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Part 2).
17. Editor's Note: Added during codification (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Part 2).