Upon receipt of a copy of the Planning Commission resolution recommending an amendment or change of zone, the Council shall set the matter for public hearing and give notice of the proposed hearing in the same manner as that required to be given by the Planning Commission. In considering any request for a change of zone, the Council shall satisfy itself that the criteria set forth in this subchapter for Commission consideration on such request are satisfied. If the City Council proposes to adopt an amendment or a change of zone which differs from that recommended by the Planning Commission, or if the Council proposes to deny an amendment or a change of zone which was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, the Council shall refer said matter back to the Commission for a further report and recommendation before taking final action. Failure of the Commission to report within 40 days shall be deemed to be approval of the City Council's proposal.
('64 Code, § 80.09)