Chapter 17.120 — AMENDMENTS

Sections: 17.120.010 When made. 17.120.020 Initiation. 17.120.030 Public hearings. 17.120.040 Action by city council.

Subject to the approval of the city council, the regulations and districts established by this title, and 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 convenience, necessity, or general welfare require the same by following the procedure set forth in this chapter.

Any such change, amendment, alteration, rezoning, or establishment (singly or collectively referred to herein as an “amendment”) may be initiated by the city council or city clerk, or by verified petition of one (1) or more owners of the property affected by the proposed amendment, which petition shall be filed and accompanied by a fee set by the city council.

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 Section 17.124.010 (Notice required). Any such hearing may be continued from time to time.

After notice has been given as provided in Section 17.124.010 (Notice required), the city council shall at a regular or special meeting or meetings publicly hear and consider the matter. Any such hearing may be continued from time to time. Within sixty (60) days after the conclusion of the hearing, the city council may amend, alter, adopt, or reject the amendment.