An amendment initiated by all owners or lessees of property or a developer with an option or a signed purchase contact on such property within the area proposed to be changed or affected by said amendment shall be submitted and reviewed according to the following:
(a) Discussion with Planning and Zoning Commission. Prior to submitting an application for an amendment to the Zoning Code, the applicant may appear before the Planning and Zoning Commission to informally discuss the proposed amendment. However, no action shall be taken at such a meeting and no discussions, opinions, suggestions, or recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be relied upon by the applicant to indicate subsequent approval or disapproval of the proposed amendment.
(b) Submission Requirements. An application for a zoning amendment may be obtained in Village Hall The application for amendments to both the Zoning Code text and the Official Zoning Map shall be in such form and contain such information as shall be prescribed from time to time by the Zoning Administrator. The application shall also include the application fee and the information listed below:
(1) The name, address and phone number of the applicant and the property owner if other than the applicant;
(2) A statement of the reason(s) for the proposed amendment;
(3) A statement on the ways in which the proposed amendment relates to the adopted plans and policies of the Village;
(4) Amendments to the Official Zoning Map adopted as part of this Zoning Code shall contain the following additional information:
A. Legal description of the parcel(s) to be rezoned, drawn by an Ohio registered/licensed surveyor;
B. Present use and zoning district;
C. Proposed use and zoning district;
D. A vicinity map at a scale approved by the Zoning Administrator showing property lines, thoroughfares, and such other items as the Zoning Administrator may require;
E. The names, addresses, and lot numbers of the owners of property within a radius of 1000 feet from the parcel or parcels of land proposed to be reclassified as well as a list of all owners of property directly across the street from the parcel or parcels to be rezoned; and,
F. Photographs of the subject property and adjacent properties.
(c) Review for Completeness. The Zoning Administrator shall review the submitted application for completeness and compliance with the applicable submission requirements within ten (10) days of receipt of such application. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Zoning Administrator shall notify the applicant of the deficiencies and place the application on hold until complete. When the application is determined complete and the application fee has been paid, the Zoning Administrator shall officially accept the application for consideration.
(d) Transmittal to the Planning and Zoning Commission. After the filing of a completed application by an owner, lessee of property or developer with an option or a signed purchase contract on such property, the Zoning Administrator shall transmit the application to the Planning and Zoning Commission to begin the adoption process specified in this Chapter.
(Ord. 2011-14. Passed 4-9-12.)