An amendment initiated by the owners or lessees of property or a developer with an option or a signed purchase contact on such property within the area proposed to be changed or affected by said amendment shall be submitted and reviewed according to the following:
(a) Discussion with Planning Commission. Prior to submitting an application for an amendment to the Development Code, the applicant may appear before the Planning Commission to informally discuss the proposed amendment. However, no action shall be taken at such a meeting and no discussions, opinions, suggestions, or recommendations of the Planning Commission shall be relied upon by the applicant to indicate subsequent approval or disapproval of the proposed amendment.
(b) Submission Requirements. An application for a zoning amendment may be obtained in City Hall The application for amendments to both the Development Code text and the Zoning Map shall be in such form and contain such information as shall be prescribed from time to time by the Zoning Administrator. The application shall also include the application fee, as set forth in the schedule of fees. For additional submission requirements, see Chapter 1137, Submission Requirements.
(c) Review for Completeness. The Zoning Administrator shall review the submitted application for completeness and compliance with the applicable submission requirements within ten (10) days of receipt of such application. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant of the deficiencies and place the application on hold until complete. When the application is determined complete and the application fee has been paid, the Zoning Administrator shall officially accept the application for consideration.
(d) Transmittal to the Law Director & the Planning Commission. Upon receipt of such an application, the Zoning Administrator shall submit the proposal to the Director of Law who shall prepare an ordinance for submission to Council. After the introduction of the ordinance to Council, such ordinance shall be transmitted to the Planning Commission by the Clerk of Council.