1125.02 PETITION BY LANDOWNERS.
   (a)   Applications for a text amendment to this Planning and Zoning Code or for the rezoning of land to a different District shall be filed with the Clerk of Council with a non-refundable filing fee and a deposit of to reimburse the City for any expense incurred in the review process in such amounts as may established by City Council. The Finance Director may request an additional deposit at any time when the deposit is depleted.
   (b)   Applications for rezoning shall be made on forms provided by the Building Commissioner and shall include eighteen (18) copies of the following information, at a minimum:
      (1)   A letter containing a full and complete statement, signed by a principal of the corporation or partnership or an individual requesting rezoning, including:
         A.   The location of the property to be rezoned;
         B.   The present use of the property;
         C.   The proposed use of the property;
         D.    A general statement regarding the type of building to be constructed, including its height and square footage;
         E.   A statement regarding the identity of the Applicant, and the Applicant's interest in the property.
      (2)   A proposed Site Development Plan locating the building and improvements intended to be developed if the zoning is approved. Printed on the Site Development Plan shall be a "box score" listing:
         A.   All of the Zoning Code requirements for the proposed use;
         B.   The actual dimensions shown on the Site Development Plan; and
         C.    The amount of any variance requested.
      (3)   A legal description of the property, which description shall include all easements or other restrictions on the use of the land.
      (4)   Proof of each business entity's registration with the Ohio Secretary of State or equivalent registration if the entity was formed in a different state or country.
   (c)   Applications for text amendments to this Zoning Code, not including rezoning, shall be made on forms provided by the Building Commissioner and shall include eighteen (18) copies of the following information, at a minimum:
      (1)   A letter containing a full and complete statement, signed by a principal of the corporation or partnership or an individual requesting the text amendment, including:
         A.   The full text of the relevant code section(s) clearly showing the requested amendment.
         B.   An explanation of the reason for the requested amendment.
      (2)   Proof of each business entity's registration with the Ohio Secretary of State or equivalent registration if the entity was formed in a different state or country. (Ord. 2020-124. Passed 11-4-20.)