The provisions of this chapter may be amended to reclassify zones, to alter the boundaries of districts, to impose regulations not heretofore imposed, and to remove or modify any regulation heretofore imposed pursuant to the provisions of Title 7 of the Government Code of the State.

The amendments authorized by the provisions of Section 9-2.1601 of this article may be initiated by the Council, the Commission, City Staff, or any property owner.

Any property owner desiring to amend the provisions of this chapter may file an application with the Commission, upon the payment of the filing fee required by the provisions of Article 22 of this chapter; provided, however, the Commission may not accept any application requesting an amendment where the Council or the Commission has taken final action on a previous application for the same, or substantially similar, amendment within six months, unless the property owner can show changed conditions.

Applications for amendments of this chapter shall contain the information requested by the Commission or its authorized representatives. The accuracy of all information, maps, and lists submitted shall be the responsibility of the applicant.