3.6.2. APPLICABILITY

   The following applications are processed in accordance with the requirements of this section:

   A.   Re-adoption of or amendment to the General Plan ;

   B.   Adoption of or amendment to specific plans , such as, but not limited to sub-regional, area, and neighborhood plans;

   C.   Adoption of or amendment to the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan ; and,

   D.   Adoption of or amendment to redevelopment plans.

3.6.3. INITIATION

   A.   General Plan

   The re-adoption of the General Plan may only be initiated by the Mayor and Council. Amendments to the adopted General Plan may be initiated by the Mayor and Council or privately initiated by the owner of the property for which the amendment is sought. Notice of initiation must be provided in conformance with A.R.S. §9-461.06.

   B.   Redevelopment Plans

   Prior to initiating the creation of a redevelopment plan, the Mayor and Council must approve a resolution declaring that the subject area is subject to redevelopment in accordance with A.R.S. §36-1479. Amendments to an adopted redevelopment plan may be initiated by the Mayor and Council or privately initiated by the owner of the property for which a plan amendment is sought.

   C.   Specific and MS&R Plans

   The creation of a specific plan shall only be initiated by the Mayor and Council. Amendments to a specific plan or the MS&R Plan may be initiated by the Mayor and Council or privately initiated by the owner of property for which an amendment is sought.

3.6.4. PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REQUIRED

   For site specific, privately initiated plan amendments , a pre-application conference with City staff is required to review requirements for the proposal in accordance with Section 3.2.1 and other applicable policies and regulations.

3.6.5. PUBLIC OUTREACH AND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

   A.   Re-Adoption of the General Plan

   Public outreach for the re-adoption of the General Plan shall be conducted in accordance with state statute and adopted City policies.

   B.   Plan Amendments

      1.   A neighborhood meeting in accordance with Section 3.2.2 is required for privately initiated, site specific plan amendments . Mailed notice of the neighborhood meeting in accordance with Section 3.2.2 and 3.2.4 is required. Exception: A neighborhood meeting is not required for City -initiated amendments to the General Plan .

      2.   For Concurrent Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications, a representative of PDSD staff shall attend the Neighborhood Meeting to provide an overview of the Concurrent Plan Amendment and Rezoning process and the area and/or neighborhood plans affected.

      3.   Exception: A neighborhood meeting is not required for City -initiated amendments to the General Plan .

(Am. Ord. 11729, 2/19/2020)

3.6.6. APPLICATION

   A.   Applicants of privately-initiated plan amendments requests are required to submit an application to the PDSD. See the Administrative Manual for the plan amendment application submittal requirements. Applications are reviewed for completeness in accordance with Section 3.2.3.A.

   B.   Applications must be in conformance with the General Plan , applicable specific plans , the UDC , other pertinent codes and regulations.

   C.   Applications for an amendment to a specific plan within two years of the date of adoption of the specific plan may not be processed unless the Mayor and Council consent to the application.

3.6.7. STAFF REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION

   City staff shall review each application to determine, to the extent applicable, compliance with the General Plan , specific plans , the UDC , and any other code or regulation that may pertain to the application. When appropriate, City staff may request comments from other agencies, committees or advisory boards. Staff shall prepare and submit a report and recommendation to the Planning Commission and shall make copies available to the public prior to the public hearing.