A proposed amendment to an element of the General Plan may be initiated in the following manner only:
(a) By the adoption of a resolution of the Planning Commission setting the matter for study and hearing; or
(b) By the adoption of a resolution of the Council requesting the Planning Commission to set the matter for hearing, report, and recommendation:
(1) Upon its own motion; or
(2) Upon the acceptance of a petition filed pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of this chapter.
In all cases where an amendment to the General Plan is initiated, the Council or Planning Commission shall designate the area and/or subjects to be studied.
(§ 1, Ord. 436-NS, eff. April 25, 1974)