The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the Town Council concerning each proposed zoning amendment. The Planning Board, at its discretion, may hold a public hearing if deemed necessary by the Planning Board. Otherwise, the Planning Board will send its recommendation directly to the Town Council, who shall hold a public hearing for every proposed zoning amendment. The recommendation to Town Council shall include a written statement that evaluates whether the amendment is consistent with the Town of Valdese's Land Use Action Plan and any other adopted plan that exist and is applicable. (Ord. of 1/10/05; Ord. of 6/26/06; Ord. of 12/6/10; Ord. of 6/28/21)