Dorris Municipal Code Ch. 18.38 Amendments

Sections:

• 18.38.010
• When made.
• 18.38.020
• Initiation.
• 18.38.030
• Public hearings.
• 18.38.040
• Action by city council.

Subject to the approval of the city council, the districts established by this title, or the boundaries thereof, may be changed, amended or altered, or any provision thereof may be changed, altered or amended, and any property within the city may be rezoned, reclassified or established whenever the public necessity or convenience or the general welfare require the same by following the procedure set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

Any such change, amendment, alteration, rezoning or establishment (singly or collec- tively referred to herein as an “amendment”) may be initiated by: A. The verified petition of one or more owners of the property affected by the pro- posed amendment, which petition shall be filed and accompanied by a fee set by the city coun- cil; or resolution of intention by the city coun- cil. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

The city council shall hold a public hearing on any proposed amendment and shall give notice of the time and place of the hearings, as set forth in Chapter 18.30. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

A. Following the aforesaid hearing, the city council shall make a report of its findings and recommendations with respect to the proposed amendment and shall file with the city clerk an attested copy of such report within sixty (60) days after the completion of the hearing. Fail- ure of the city council so to report within the period shall be deemed to be denial by the city council of the proposed amendment. B. Upon filing of such report by the city council or upon the expiration of the sixty (60) days as aforesaid and after notice has been given as provided in Chapter 18.30, the city council shall at a regular or special meeting or meetings publicly hear and consider the matter. Within ninety (90) days after the conclusion of the hearing, the city council may amend, alter, adopt or reject the amendment. The city council may also refer the matter back to staff to obtain information. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

179-62 (Revised 8-11) 179-62 (Revised 8-11)