(A)
Within 60 days of application for an amendment to the text of this chapter, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing.
(B) Notice indicating the time, date and place of the hearing, and the nature of the proposed amendment shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the city, not more than 30 days, nor less than 15 days before the hearing date.
(C) At the same time, a copy of the notice shall be sent by first class mail to the applicant.
(D) At the hearing, any interested party may appear and testify, either in person or by duly authorized agent or attorney.
(E) The Planning Commission shall prepare an advisory report, responsive to the following standards:
(1) The proposed amendment is consistent with the general purposes of this chapter;
(2) The peculiar circumstances engendering the amendment request are applicable to many tracts and, therefore, that a variation would not be a more appropriate remedy than an amendment; and
(3) The amendment, if granted, will not substantially impair implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including the Official Map.
(F) The advisory report shall be submitted to the City Council within 30 days following the conclusion of the public hearing.
(Ord. 2009-21, § 18.5-4-42, passed 10-5-2009; Ord. 2017-09, passed 5-1-2017)