The Town Board may, from time to time, on its own motion, or
on recommendation of the Planning Board, amend, supplement or repeal
the regulations and provisions of this chapter after public notice
and hearings as provided by the Town Law.
Every such proposed amendment or change whether initiated by
the Town Board or by petition shall be referred to the Planning Board
for report thereon. Referral to the Planning Board shall be made 30
days before the public hearing hereinafter provided for. If the Planning
Board shall fail to submit such report, it shall be deemed that the
Planning Board has approved the proposed amendment or change.
The Town Board, by resolution adopted at a stated meeting, shall
fix the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed amendments
and shall cause notice to be given as follows:
A. Public notice by publishing a notice at least 10 days in advance
of such hearing in the official newspaper of the Town. Such notice
shall state the general nature of the proposed amendment in such reasonable
detail as will give adequate notice of its contents, and shall name
the place or places where copies of the proposed amendment may be
examined.
(1) A written notice of any proposed change or amendment affecting property
within 500 feet of the boundary of any state park shall be given to
the regional state park commission having jurisdiction over such state
facility at least 10 days prior to the date of such public hearing.
(2) A written notice of any proposed change or amendment affecting property
within 500 feet of the boundary of any village, town, or county shall
be given to the clerk of such municipality at least 10 days prior
to the date of such hearing.
B. Public hearing. The hearing shall be held at the stated time and
place by the Town Board and shall include within its proceedings:
(1) The proposed change, amendment or supplement, either in complete
or summary form.
(2) An opportunity for all interested persons to be heard in a manner
prescribed by the Town Board.