7. Amendments.
   The town council may from time to time amend the terms of this ordinance, but the amendment shall not become effective unless it shall have been proposed by or shall have been submitted to the planning board for review and recommendation. The planning board shall have a period of time, not to exceed ninety (90) days within which to submit its recommendation in a report. If the planning board fails to submit a report within the specified time, it shall be deemed to have approved the amendment. Amendments become effective after the town council conducts a public hearing and approval by the board in accordance with G.S. 160D-601. Planning board and town council review and statements shall be provided for each amendment in accordance with G.S. 160D-604 and G.S. 160D-605, respectively.
(Ord. No. 2020-11, 12-1-20)