(a) No such amendment or change shall become effective unless the proposed amendment or change is first considered for its approval, disapproval or recommendation by the Planning Commission. Immediately after the adoption of a resolution by Council or the filing of an application by at least one owner or lessee of property, such resolution or application shall be transmitted to the Commission. The Commission shall be allowed a reasonable time, to be not less than 30 days after referral or submittal, for consideration and report.
(b) The Planning Commission shall prepare and recommend to the Council legislation on amendments to the Zoning Code.
(c) Upon the direction of Council and the adoption of the resolution to amend, supplement, or change existing boundaries or zoning regulations, the Clerk of Council shall certify the resolution to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation within 30 days after such certification.
(d) Failure of the Commission to report within 60 days after receipt of such resolution shall be construed as no action of the proposed amendment, supplement or change. Council may proceed to take final action on the proposed change or amendment submitted.
(Ord. 11-07. Passed 7-18-07.)