Borough Council may, from time to time, amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal this Zoning Ordinance, including the Zoning Map. No such amendment, supplement, change, modification or repeal shall become effective until after a public hearing is held pursuant to public notice, as defined herein, at which time the parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard.
(a) In the event that any amendment to be considered at such public hearing was not prepared by the Borough Planning Commission, each such amendment shall be submitted by Borough Council to the Borough Planning Commission at least thirty days prior to the date set for the public hearing thereon to provide the Borough Planning Commission the opportunity to submit recommendations.
(b) A copy of the proposed amendment shall be sent to the Allegheny County Planning Commission for review and comment at least thirty days prior to the date set for the public hearing thereon. If the County Planning Commission fails to provide comments within the required thirty day review period, Borough Council may act on the amendment without their recommendation.
(c) In the case where a proposed amendment involves the rezoning of property, a minimum of five public notices shall be posted on and around the affected property for a minimum of seven days prior to the date of the public hearing.
(d) If, after the public hearing on any proposed amendment, the proposed amendment is changed substantially or is revised to include land not previously affected by the proposed amendment, Borough Council shall hold another public hearing, pursuant to public notice, before proceeding to vote on such revised amendment.
(e) The Borough may offer a mediation option as an aid in completing proceedings authorized by this Article. In exercising such an option, the Borough and the mediating parties shall meet the stipulations and follow the procedures set forth in Section 1309.13(c).
(f) Within thirty days after enactment, a certified copy of the amendment to this Ordinance shall be forwarded to the Allegheny County Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2843. Passed 11-20-89.)