A proposal for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance may originate
with the Planning Commission, Legislative Body, and any other government
body, the owner of the subject property or by a person having written
authorization from the owner of the subject property. Regardless of
the origin of the proposed amendment, an application must be filed
with the Planning Commission at least 21 days prior to the first Tuesday
of the following month requesting the proposed amendment, accompanied
by such information as required by this Zoning Ordinance and in such
form as established by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission
may require the submission of further information subsequent to the
filing of an application as provided by the Zoning Ordinance. At the
time of the filing of the application, a nonreturnable filing fee
shall be paid according to the schedule of fees as established herein.
Upon the filing of an application for a Zoning Map amendment by a
governmental body, the Planning Commission shall promptly notify the
owner of the subject property by registered mail. Regardless of the
origin of a proposed Zoning Map amendment, the owners of all property
adjoining the subject property shall be notified by registered mail.
Upon the filing of an application for an amendment to this chapter
the Planning Commission shall study and review the application as
provided in this chapter and the bylaws of the Henderson City-County
Planning Commission.
Before voting upon any proposed amendment, notice of the time,
place and reason for holding a public hearing shall be given as required
by KRS Chapter 424 and KRS 100.212 and 100.211.
After notice of the public hearing as provided hereinabove,
the Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing on
the proposed amendment.