Sec. 30-53. - Application.

Applications for changes of zone shall be filed with the Planning Division upon such forms and accompanied by such data, information and fees as may be required by the Planning Division, to ensure a full presentation of the facts. No application shall be considered by the Planning Commission until the application is determined to be complete and all required fees have been paid to the City.

(1)

A change of zone may be initiated by the Planning Commission, City Council, Director of Community Development, or the owner or authorized agent of the owner of the property for which the application is being made.

(2)

An amendment to provisions of this chapter may be initiated by the Planning Commission, City Council, Director of Community Development, or any person directly affected by the provisions of this chapter.

(3)

The Director of Community Development may request proof or authorization to file an application on behalf of another party.

Sec. 30-54. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1906, § 17, adopted Oct. 25, 2022, repealed § 30-54, which pertained to Development Advisory Board (DAB) review and derived from Prior Code.

Sec. 30-55. - Noticing.

Notice of hearings for area plan shall be as set forth in Division 3, herein.

Sec. 30-56. - Hearing—Planning Commission.

(a)

Upon the filing of a complete application for amendment to the Zoning and Development Code or zoning district map, the application shall be scheduled for hearing before the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council.

(b)

The Planning Commission shall hold at least one public hearing upon the proposal referred to in the application for amendment. If the Planning Commission finds that the proposal substantially promotes the goals of the City's general plan, the Planning Commission shall recommend the change to the City Council. The Planning Commission shall transmit its report in writing to the City Council within 90 days following the public hearing. The report shall set forth the reasons of the Planning Commission recommendations and the consistency of the proposed change to the general plan.

(c)

If the decision of the Planning Commission is to deny an application requesting the change of property from one zone to another, the decision shall be final unless there is an appeal as provided for in Division 5 of this article herein. The Planning Commission shall also have the authority to forward the application to the City Council for consideration.