[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:
1. 
The Board of Aldermen.
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.
2. 
The proposed change.
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.