An amendment to the text of this [zoning] title or to a zoning map may be initiated by the city council, by the planning commission, or by a property owner. A property owner may initiate a request for an amendment to this title by filing an application with the zoning official, using forms prescribed by PMC 17.10.120.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997)
Before final action is taken on a proposed amendment, the planning commission shall hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of PMC 16.08.360. Within ninety days of the public hearing the planning commission shall make a recommendation to the city council to accept or deny the proposed amendment.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997)
The city may amend this [zoning] ordinance when it finds that any of the following applies:
A. 
Such amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan and is not detrimental to the public welfare;
B. 
Change in economic, technological or environmental conditions has occurred to warrant modification of this ordinance;
C. 
It is found that an amendment is necessary to correct an error in this ordinance;
D. 
It is found that an amendment is necessary to clarify the meaning or intent of this ordinance;
E. 
It is found that an amendment is necessary to provide for a use(s) that was not previously addressed by this ordinance; or
F. 
Those amendments as deemed necessary by the city council to provide for the health, safety and general welfare.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997)
The city council may, by ordinance, amend any portion of the text of this [zoning] title or amend the zoning map, subsequent to a public hearing by the planning commission.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997)
An action or ruling by the city council pursuant to this ordinance may be appealed to the superior court within fifteen days after the council has made its decision. Written notice of appeal shall be filed with the superior court clerk. If the appeal is not filed with the superior court clerk within the fifteen day period, the decision of the city council is final.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997)
The city clerk/treasurer shall maintain records of amendments to this title [zoning regulations and map] in a form convenient for use by the public.
(Ord. 747 § 1 (part), 1997)