[Amended by Ord. No. 2000-18]
A. Any proposed amendment originating with or received
by the Township Council shall first be referred to the Planning Board
for review, investigation and recommendation. The Planning Board shall
cause such investigation to be made as it deems necessary, and for
this purpose may require the submission of all pertinent data and
information by any person concerned.
B. The Planning Board shall have 35 days for consideration
of the proposed amendment, in which time the Planning Board shall
submit its recommendation to the Township Council.
After receiving the recommendation of the Planning
Board on any proposed amendment, and before taking any action thereon,
the Township Council shall hold a public hearing on such proposed
amendment, at which all parties in interest and citizens shall be
given the opportunity to be heard. Any action taken by the Township
Council shall be in accordance with the applicable state statutes.
In the case of a petition protesting against
any proposed amendment to the Zoning Map that would change the district
designation of a lot or area of land, signed by the owners of 20%
or more of the area of properties included within such area designated
for district change, or of the lots or areas of lands to the rear
and sides thereof and opposite thereto and extending 100 feet therefrom,
exclusive of street space, such amendment shall not become effective
except by the favorable vote of two-thirds of the Township Council.