[Comp. Ords. 1995, § 15.331; Ord.
No. 91, 12-5-1977; Ord. No. 95, 5-7-1979]
Amendments to this chapter may be initiated by the Village Council
on its own motion or, in the manner and pursuant to the procedure
hereinafter set forth, may be initiated by any person filing an application
therefor with the Village Council. The Planning Commission may, at
its discretion, also initiate amendments to this chapter and recommend
the same to the Village Council for adoption.
[Comp. Ords. 1995, § 15.332; Ord.
No. 91, 12-5-1977; Ord. No. 95, 5-7-1979; Ord. No. 148, § I, 5-7-2007]
(a)
Filing of petitions. All petitions for amendments to this chapter
shall be in writing, signed and filed in triplicate with the Village
Clerk for presentation to the Village Council.
(b)
Required information. All petitions for amendments to this chapter,
without limiting the right to file additional material, shall contain
the following:
(1)
The petitioner's name, address and interest in the petition
as well as the name, address and interest of every person having a
legal or equitable interest in the land.
(2)
The nature and effect of the proposed amendment.
(3)
If the proposed amendment would require a change in the Zoning
Map, a fully dimensioned map showing the land which would be affected
by the proposed amendment, a legal description of such land, the present
zoning classification of the land, the zoning classification of all
abutting districts, all public and private right-of-way and easements
bounding and intersecting the land under consideration shall be prepared.
(4)
If the proposed amendment would require a change in the Zoning
Map, the names and addresses of the owners, according to the current
tax roll, of all land within 300 feet of the perimeter of the area
to be changed by the proposed amendment.
(5)
The alleged error in this chapter which would be corrected by
the proposed amendment, with a detailed explanation of such alleged
error and detailed reasons why the proposed amendment will correct
the same.
(6)
The changed or changing conditions in the area or in the municipality
which make the proposed amendment reasonably necessary to the promotion
of the public health, safety and general welfare.
(7)
All other circumstances, factors and reasons which the applicant
offers in support of the proposed amendment.
(c)
Referral to Planning Commission. The Village Council, upon receipt
of the petition to amend, after having it examined and approved as
to form and content by the Village Clerk, shall refer the same to
the Village Planning Commission for study and report.
(d)
Public hearing notification. The notification of a public hearing
shall be made as required by Public Act No. 110 of 2006 (MCL 125.3101
et seq.) The Village Clerk shall publish a notice in a newspaper of
general circulation within the Village, according to the following:
(e)
Publication of adopted amendments. The Village Clerk shall take action
to publish notice of adoption in a newspaper of general circulation
in the Village within 15 days of adoption of an amendment to this
chapter by the Village Council.
[Comp. Ords. 1995, § 15.333; Ord.
No. 91, 12-5-1977; Ord. No. 95, 5-7-1979]
The Planning Commission shall, from time to time, at intervals
of not more than one year, examine the provisions of this chapter
and the locations of district boundary lines and shall submit a written
report to the Village Council recommending changes and amendments,
if any, which are desirable in the interest of the public health,
safety and general welfare.
