[Ord. No. 843, 2-23-2023]
The Board of Aldermen may, from time to time, amend, supplement,
change, modify or repeal such regulations, restrictions and boundaries
contained in this Title whenever the public necessity, convenience
or general welfare requires; provided, such amendment, change, supplement,
modification or repeal, shall have first been submitted to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for its review and report as to the compatibility
with the Comprehensive Plan.
[Ord. No. 843, 2-23-2023]
A. A proposal
for an amendment or change of zoning may be initiated by:
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission.
3. Owners of property affected.
[Ord. No. 843, 2-23-2023]
A. A proposal
for an amendment made under Section 430.020(A)(3) above, must be filed
with the City, on approved forms, at least five (5) days prior to
any regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B. A filing
fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) shall be submitted
with the application and the applicant, which shall cover all costs
of required publication and mailed notifications.
[Ord. No. 843, 2-23-2023]
A. Upon receipt of a valid proposal for an amendment as outlined in Sections
420.020 and
420.030 above, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall set a date for a public hearing. A notice of the hearing must be mailed to any property owner within two hundred (200) feet of the affected property. A published notice of the hearings shall appear twice, in the official newspaper of the City, at least fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing. Such notice shall include at least the following information:
1. Time and place of hearing.
3. The legal description of the property.
4. Approximate location by street address.
[Ord. No. 843, 2-23-2023]
Upon receipt of the recommendation of the Zoning Commission,
and after public hearing, duly published and notices properly given,
the Board of Aldermen may approve or deny the amendment with a majority
vote. If the Board of Aldermen vote to approve the amendment, an ordinance
will be placed on the next regularly scheduled Board of Aldermen meeting
agenda for passage.