SECTION 4.12  REFERRAL OF ZONING ORDINANCES TO PLANNING COMMISSION.
   (A)   Each ordinance or resolution establishing, amending, revising, changing or repealing zoning classifications, districts, uses, or regulations shall be referred to the Planning Commission prior to passage. Within thirty-one days of such referral the Planning Commission shall cause such ordinance or resolution to be returned to the Clerk of Council together with the written recommendations of the majority of the members of such commission unless said time is extended by Council.
   (B)   Affirmative votes of at least four members of Council shall be required to adopt an ordinance concurring with the recommendation of the Planning Commission as per section 4.06 of the Charter.
   (C)   Affirmative votes of at least four members of Council shall be required to adopt an ordinance that modifies the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
   (D)   If any ordinance receives fewer votes than set forth in sections (B) or (C) above, the recommendation of the Planning Commission shall be considered rejected. Council may at its option refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for further consideration and recommendation.
(Amendments approved 11-7-2000; Amendments approved 8-7-2017)